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!

First time at Manila Mart after having heard about it so many times and let's just say I'm…read morepleasantly surprised! I will say prepare a budget cause there's a lot to get, I ended up spending around $40 for everything I got. Let's start with the beef lumpia. It was crispy and tasted pretty good. I'm a sucker for spice so I would've loved it to be a little spicier or maybe offer some chili oil on the side. Next is the star of the show, the lechon kawaii bowl. The pork is so tender and perfectly crispy! I added garlic rice instead of the usual which was a great addition. I asked to try their vinegar sauce which comes with garlic and jalapeño in it which I found to be amazing. Lastly, the taro milk tea is heavenly, I'm still thinking about it!!! The service was friendly and because it was my first time they even offered me a coupon for the next time I come back and I will definitely be back! Plenty of indoor seating as well with a whole market inside where you can find an assortment of Filipino food, snacks, drinks, and desserts.

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!

Since moving from Hawaii, I've been searching for comfort food for those occasions when I miss…read morehome. Filipino food is one of those comfort foods so of course what do I look for my first time visiting Baltimore? I happened to be in this neighborhood so decided to give this place a try. Luckily they weren't busy when we arrived so everything came out quickly. The Shanghai lumpia is on the smaller side, which is excellent for a taste teaser but if you're used to the bigger style you may be disappointed. The flavor was good, and the vinegar and sili added a nice hot and sour kick. The pork BBQ stick was marinated well and was my favorite. My wife actually liked it with the pinakbet more than the kawali, which I didn't mind cause it left more for me lol. The pinakbet was a hit for both of us as we haven't found many veggie dishes at the other Filipino restaurants that were fresh and crunchy. Most other places tend to go with the soupier veggie dishes (sinigang mostly, which is also good but I was feeling crunchy) so it was refreshing to have this. Ampalaya for the win! The only disappointment was the pork Adobo. Don't get me wrong, it was really good. It's just not the type we're used to which is Ilokano style (a little drier and crunchy with a lot more vinegar sour taste) so not a ding, more of a different taste preference. The only negative (not to us, but definitely to folks not used to it) is the lack of decor and the kind of... dinginess to the restaurant. Some of the best places in Hawaii have similar but scare those new to Filipino food. I could see having a hard time bringing newbies to this restaurant and convincing them that the food is good if they walk in and see the interior. All in all, my wife and I loved the place. We'll definitely be back if we're in the area again. So far, it's the best Filipino food we've had since moving to the DMV!

The food, service and ambiance are all amazing! Chef Maria…read morecurates delicious Filipino favorites and it is a beloved staple in Howard County and the DMV area!

The food is so good that it makes it hard to decide what to get! Everything on the menu is…read moreterrific, and it's worth multiple visits to try it all.

The food was excellent, great service. We took the food to go. No doubt it's now at the top of my…read morelist of places to eat

THIS PLACE IS SO FREAKING GOOD. To be honest, I'm not a big pork fan, but I saw an article in…read moreBethesda magazine and wanted to try their Lechon Belly sandwich. Just faaaaannnnnttttasssiiiicccc. I'm big on bread and it was so soft. It was served on a toasted roll along with big pieces of pork with a skin that was so crispy and crackling to complement the juicy meat. The portions were huge, which surprised me. Everything is such small portions these days but it was worth the cost. You have a choice between fries and chips. The chips were not home made so I opted for the fries. They also gave me a side of sauce, which almost tasted like Big Mac sauce? The arugula also adds on to the taste. My biggest regret was not getting two! A tip is you can call ahead and place your order. If you're in a rush, just call ahead. It looked like a nice sit down establishment as well.

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

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.

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.

Everything here is so good! Me and my friends enjoyed the lumpia the most. I love how crispy they…read moreare and the filling inside is great along with the sweet chili dipping sauce. The pork sisig was delicious! I love the crispiness and the saltiness with the sour. The halo halo was also amazing. The banana and other fruit toppings were chef's kiss. The buko panda was also so flavorful and filled with lots of jelly! The servers are all very friendly and there is a lot of seating inside. I can see why this place is loved by so many people!