The service in Kusina Pilipino is GREAT! They have a good selection of groceries, and this without…read moreany doubt is the strong point. I wouldn't worry about Ambiance because this is really a grocery store with some hot food options. The pansit is really good. Buuutttt the chicken adobo is not good at all...so disappointed. My recommendations you can get your groceries here the food is touch and go. This place earns 3 stars overall but really I would say a 4 for the groceries in stock and a 2 for the food...averages out to be a 3.

I've been to Kusina Pilipino 4 times now for lunch, and always the food is lami kaayo delicious,…read moreand I have leftovers for dinner because the portions are big. The usual staple items are there (kaldereta, adobo, menudo etc.), you can get them with rice or noodles, and it tastes just like it does in Philippines. Service is always friendly and prompt. If you ask what something is, staff will be delighted to explain what is in the dish. So, if you are new to food from the Philippines, ask. The hot food bar at the back of the grocery store is a pretty typical setup in Philippines where there is often a fooda shop next to or behind a mini-store.

Food is Meh. They're trying hard to cook Filipino. Not even close. What's with all the oil??? Do…read moreyou just pour half the bottle of cooking oil to your food when you cook it? I don't understand how this restaurant stays open. The worst part of it is it is inside Marley Station. I don't even know why that mall is still open? It's a ghost town!!! Walking in there feels so weird... so morbid...! They need t9 bulldoze that whole place and start fresh.

Coming from Davao, this tastes just like home. The staff, from Luzon, is warm and welcoming. Again,…read morejust like home. If you want authentic Filipino food, try Komida. I recommend the Dinuguan, we took an extra tray home. Yum!

Ok, so the girls have been following Toni on the gram for a while. So we couldn't conceivably leave…read moreMD and go back to OH without eating at Manila Mart. One thing that REALLY irritated me when we went on Monday is that they were closed ... bad on me for not checking their hours So we came back today. Briefly saw Toni come in for literally a minute as we were placing our orders, but she rushed back out. The mart is on the right side, while the cafe is on the left side with casual seating/tables. Order your food at the counter and they bring it to your table when ready. We ordered caldereta, sisig, dinuguan, BBQ pork skewers, fresh lumpia and for the sweets: Milo iskrambol, mango float, ube buchi, and because we spent over $40, I got a FREE mais con yelo! Heck yeah!! Of course, the kids loved all the sweets! They couldn't pick a favorite between all the frozen drinks: "all were sooo good!" Food was all good also! Their dinuguan was ON POINT... almost as good as mine! Will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

This was my first time here and the service was good & smooth! They even offered a great solution…read moreto a mistake I made while ordering! I ordered the sisig bowl & it was a 7/10. I will say that it was spicy. I found it hard to eat the whole bowl all at once. Note that it's also a grocery store but there are tables for you to dine in if you wanted to. Overall, I will be back :)

I've been wanting to try James for a few years now and FINALLY got the chance today!…read more After a long day at work, I called my order in and made the drive to the restaurant. James is a local establishment that features traditional Filipino dishes. My personal favorites are pancit, adobo, and lumpia. The restaurant is located in the back of a shopping center that is currently being renovated. I've come to the shopping center dozens of times, but never realized James was there until a few years ago. The restaurant is so quaint and cozy. I felt like I was in someone's home and they were offering me a nice home cooked meal. The servers were very kind. I bought my own bag for my food (the restaurant charges for bags). My order was ready almost right away. I was handed my food and I proceeded on my way home. I settled on the Canton style pancit. It had chicken, shrimp and deep fried pork belly laid on the top. It originally comes with egg noodles, but I asked to substitute them with rice noodles. The rice noodles were well seasoned- I didn't need any fish sauce, pepper or any other seasonings. The shrimp were baby shrimp, which was fine with me. There were small diced pieces of chicken that were tender and well seasoned. I have to say that I'm not the biggest fan of pork belly. It's a bit on the fatty side, but it does add flavor to the dish. As you can see in my photos, I did eat most of the pork belly pieces. The lumpia was delicious- lightly crispy on the outside, with delicious pork filling on the inside. It came with a sweet & sour-like sauce that was mild and tasty. My meal was delicious and I ate it ALL! As I type this review, I don't feel extremely full and weighed down, which is great! With tip, I paid $24 and some change. I would definitely go back to try some of the other offerings. This is a great spot if you are craving Filipino cuisine that tastes homemade. Solid four gold stars!

Excellent and authentic Filipino food! We got the sisig, pancit, lumpia, and chop suey and all was…read morecooked perfectly. The service was amazing and the food was delicious and fresh. Will return! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for Filipino food in the area!

The food is SO good! I've loved everything I've tried, from the rice to the lumpia to the pork…read morebelly. Delicious, flavorful, and friendly service. The only downside is the last 3 times we've gone out to get their food from the place posted online, they've cancelled last minute. Understandable that things happen, but 3 times in a row we've had to pivot to something else on the fly. Twice they didn't post that they cancelled, we found out in the comments because people were wondering. Overall, great food when you can find them!

summary: awesome Filipino bbq spot (well it's moving because it's a food truck). Generous portion…read moresizes for the protein. Definite try! The food truck itself seems to move quite a bit. I think one of the ways to track where it'll be is to follow its social media. The food is tasty and seems to be cooked on the spot. It sometimes takes ~20 minutes for the food to come out, but it's well worth it. The meat is very tasty and tender and the portion sizes are solid (price ranges from ~15-23 dollars for the main entrees) There's not too many options in the area that serve this type of barbeque, so it's awesome to see some variety. Definitely check it out if you haven't.

This place serves amazing Filipino food! We ordered a bunch of dishes to share among three…read morefriends--lumpia, lechon, pork sisig, and pancit--and everything was flavorful and delicious. The restaurant has a casual, laid-back setup where you order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. While ordering, we had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Javier, who shared the story behind the restaurant. His sister runs the sister restaurant, Gwenie's, and Gwenie is actually their mom! The recipes here are inspired by their family's home cooking, which really comes through in the food. We ended our delightful lunch with desserts from Gwenie's: ube cake, an ice cream cookie, and a mango cream donut. Everything was fantastic! We're so glad we stopped by and got to experience such delicious food and a little piece of their family story. Definitely a place worth visiting!

I was finally able to try this place after hearing so many good things about them on Instagram. We…read moreordered the lechon bowl, pancit, lumpia and pork sisig. Everything was delicious. I really enjoyed the lumpia. It was crispy and loved that it was a longer lumpia rather than a short one. For dessert, we ordered Gwenie's mango donut, ube cake, and sylvana. So happy I shared the desserts with my friends. Less calories for me. Our food was brought to us quickly, less than 5 minutes. The ambiance is fast casual. There were some tables and we arrived at the right time. The place got packed quickly.

I stopped by to purchase Banana Ketchup. Exactly as it sounds, it's ketchup with a strong flavor of…read morebanana! I saw a recipe I wanted to try of an Asian eggplant flattened and dipped in egg and the recipe had the option of drizzling banana ketchup onto it. The store carried this surprising condiment and so much more. The shelves were well-stocked and organized. I received okay service, no one seemed unhappy to see me, but also didn't welcome me either. All other customers were Filipino (and one shopper was so kind telling me about her food) so maybe the staff were curious as to what I wanted? There is a credit card limit here of $10.00 and purchases from the prepared food counter can contribute toward meeting the minimum requirement. Free parking available right outside the store.

Love the hot food bar! Much variety, good portion, and great value…read more It suits asian people taste.

Matthew's Grill - Gaithersburg, MD Authentic Filipino…read moreComfort in the Heart of Montgomery County If you can't visit the Philippines--or if you simply miss authentic Filipino food--a visit to Matthew's Grill will absolutely help set the mood. From the food to the atmosphere to the people (both customers and staff), everything felt wonderfully familiar and welcoming in a Filipino tradition. According to Jimbo (sp?), our greeter and host, Matthe's Grill would be exactly the same as if we were actually there in the Philippines. Born and raised there, and apparently Matthew's cousin, Jimbo's enthusiastic friendliness set the tone for our entire visit. We first heard about Matthew's from an Uber driver who insisted it was the only nearby spot for truly authentic Filipino dishes. Based on our lunch, he wasn't exaggerating. We ordered: Matt's Crispy Pata - a mini mountain of succulent fried pork shanks, bone‑in and beautifully crisp outside and juicy inside. The vinegar dip cut through the pork fat like a flavor katana. Kare Kare - tender oxtail and vegetables in a rich peanut broth. Creamy and rich. CJ's Chicken Wings - reportedly among the top ten in the region, and easy to believe people would make a meal of these alone. Lumpia/Egg Rolls - reminiscent of Mexican taquitos, perfectly fried and addictive. Once you start eating them o it is hard to stop! White Rice - served alongside everything, as it should be. Each dish came with its own sauce or dip to enhance the flavors. I can't personally confirm how authentic each recipe was, but I can say everything was delicious, portions were generous, and we took home more than half for another meal. (We'll be reheating by air‑frying and convection baking--these dishes are far too nuanced and crispy for the microwave!) Service was fast, tables were large and clean (great for families), and complimentary water arrived in big refillable pitchers. Music played at a pleasant background level. The all‑gender restroom is located down the left hallway behind the kitchen--clean and well supplied. Parking is free and plentiful in the shared strip‑mall lot. A note on hours: Matthew's is only open for dine‑in on Thursdays and weekends, though take‑away is available on some other days. It's best to check ahead. We were among the only dine‑in guests on a Friday at lunchtime, but there was a steady stream of customers picking up take‑out orders. If you go, I recommend embracing the Filipino experience. At minimum, it's worth learning how to say "thank you" in Tagalog. We did. Salamat!

First time having Filipino food in MD and did not disappoint! Was seated right away and was asked…read moreif we've ever been before or had Filipino food before. Pretty casual spot with friendly and sociable staff! I enjoyed all the dishes we got. Loved their lumpia Shanghai as always. I liked the amount of flavour and salt their sisig had. Their take on halo halo was quite nice too, and not too icy like others I've had, although the flan was a little too sweet to my liking. After we paid, they gave us a free cup of Buko Pandan to share, which was extremely nice and great! Overall, had a great time here; great hospitality and great food for such decent prices! Would come back again if I was in the area.

Visited from San Francisco and heard this was a great spot for modern Filipino food!…read more The ambiance was clean and did give a Filipino homey vibe. Lots of people doing work and drinking coffee. Makulay Coffee - 4/5 - did not get the amazing colorful visual as seen in the pictures, getting a white and yellow blob lol. Taste was there, reminding me of a brown sugar, vanilla cake. Black truffle ensaymada - 3/5 - Heavy on the black truffle, as it overpowered everything else. Appreciated the this twist in a classic. Ube Chori Burger - 4/5 - Awesome presentation, juicy, saltiness was not overpowering for chorizo. Did remind me of longanisa. Fries were hella good! (5/5) Kare kare - 3/5 - Served deconstructed and flavor was there. On the watery side. Lechon was crispy but dry and not as fresh as expected. Pandan cookie - 5/5 - this was amazing. Soft, packed flavor, truly delectable. Service was a let down with the only cashier being cold by not providing a greeting, making eye contact, or a smile - as if he did not want to be there. There were also flies in the pastry display. My mom ordered black coffee and we had to ask for cream & sugar. They didn't have cream so asked for milk. Aside from the service, would come back to try more coffees and food if in the area.

Hiraya is a decent Filipino restaurant on H Street…read more We tried two drinks and two entrees. The ube latte ($6) was one of the best-looking drinks I've ever seen, decorated with purple swirls, but the turon latte ($6) was no slouch either. Then, we had the tapa ($25) and tocino ($24). Each bowl featured delicious marinated meat (beef and pork, respectively), alongside purple-and-white rice, pickled vegetables, and a gently fried egg. The food was definitely tasty, but above all, they made quite an effort to make each dish look good, and it paid off. I very much enjoyed my meal here.