Came on a busy Sunday around 12 pm. Understandably there was a line but it went quickly. You order and pay, and are given a number for your table. Keep this in mind if you get here at a busy time so you can keep an eye out for an open table. We were able to snag a table and enjoyed the vibe. The food and drink came out as ready and all was great. Turon latte- yum. Light caramel flavor but nice Makulay latte- very cute presentation and yummy yellow cake flavor B,E.C my partner loved it. It was full of meat and on a fluffy egg patty Bistec frites- pretty bomb in a type of Demi-glacé sauce with onions. The sauce was rich and flavorful. The steak was tender. The fries were great, tastes just like a McDonald's fry Black truffle ensaymada-light cheese and warm flavors. I'm half Filipino and am so glad there are more and more fil-am spots opening in the city. The restaurant is very cute with a great vibe and an indoor/outdoor space. I'm excited to come back and try more things. read more

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Updating the review since the new location and cafe have opened on H st. Have been a few times now and tried a good amount of what's available so far. Everything has been great, some things I'm sure they're still tweaking as it's only been open a couple weeks. For flavored lattes, the pandan is my favorite so far. champorado and turon are also great, subtle flavor from both but fine with me as I don't like my coffee sweet. For pastries, have tried the truffle ensaymada and peach mango tart. The ensaymada isn't as fluffy as the traditional stuff, but it hit the spot - mostly cheese flavor, didn't get all that much truffle coming through. The tart was nice and bright, not too sweet, I think the compote was a little runny and the tart itself could be more buttery/soft but it was good overall. For food - the brisket egg and cheese is great. brisket is sliced thin, flavors are wonderful, the laminated bun can fall apart a bit. Wish the souffle egg was a little thicker. The silog was great (I've had the tapa - super flavorful) - make sure to ask for a side of spicy vinegar for it! And the chori burger is similar to the old pogi one, great tasting tocino patty and atsara to balance the fat and fluffy ube bun. Fries are nice and the hash brown is too (add it to your sandwiches!) Can't wait for the tasting menu upstairs to begin service read more

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First and foremost this place is GOOD. I respect and appreciate the modern twist on traditional PI cuisine. I in my life had never had duck adobo but I did here, at first glance the serving size was disappointing but after eating it, the meal was filling and yummy delicious. We also had the tocino (pork belly) it was cooked well and had good flavor but wasn't the best...now don't get me wrong it was good too. Try the deserts!! They are great I recommend the mango and peach pastry. Most love and I mean LOVE the Black Truffle Ensaymada, not me. It's a little sweet and a little "meaty". As for the service can you say GREAT!! I can it was great. And fellas reading this don't. Go crushing on the cute lady with the tattoos!! Okay back to the food!! This place is very good and I am happy to see another good place repping food from the PI! I can't wait for the full restaurant to open. I will be back again and again for sure. Tip: They get busy around lunch time so go early may be 10:30 or 11am to order lunch. And yea they serve breakfast too. There are about twenty tables in the place now and the noise level is low to medium. read more

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I'm already a longtime fan/supporter of chef Paolo Dungca's work so it's no surprise that I enjoyed Hiraya as well. First of all, the cafe itself is beautiful. It does get quite crowded and the line can be long. The seating is first come, first served. When it's nice out, they leave the garage-style doors open. -If you were a fan of Pogi Boy, you will enjoy the chori burger, served on an ube bun. -I tried a longanisa bowl for brunch and it was tasty and filling. The heirloom rice served with the dishes make it a bit more elevated. -Ukoy was a good portion size. -The dish I would recommend the least is the bistek because of the price to size ratio. -The coffee & bakery menu is so unique and delightful! I've tried the ube and makulay lattes (means colorful in Tagalog and it is cake and brown butter flavored colored with rainbow sprinkles), and both were yummy. -I think the bakery items are genius! Peach mango is Jollibee inspired, and the buko pie was a favorite too. Excited to keep coming back and trying their new items, as well as the when the second floor restaurant opens! read more

Hiraya Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hiraya is one of my favorite places on H St. The menu has a wide variety of options, as the Ube Horchata is my favorite item. The service and ambiance is great, and it's natural light makes it a perfect place to work and study during the morning. read more

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Came for dinner and went to the restaurant side this time. Amazing!!!! I always love coming here. Every dish is so unique and delicious. The flavors are wild. The black rice was probably my favorite, I've never had rice like this before. The steak was cooked perfectly! Our friends got the pork and it was fatty! Juicy and delicious. Wow. What a meal! read more

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The decor and architecture feels like back at home! The service was really helpful, friendly, and attentive. We had a lot to order and they were on point with our order. We came around lunch time, around late 1ish (is that lunch time?). Their lunch menu closes at 3PM, so I think we came at the wrong time because some orders were out of stock. We ordered Tocino, Egg & Cheese sandwich, and Brisket sandwiches, along side with the Ube Latte and Champorado latte. (I wasn't able to take a picture of all the orders). I got the Tocino breakfast and sipped the Ube Latte and Champorado latte. Both Latte's were really good! You can taste the Ube and the Champorado is like drinking a hot chocolate. I thought the Tocino didn't taste like Tocino, but my bf disagrees. AND, I mainly got fat and not much meat... I would recommend anyone to try this spot if you not have already done so. Prices are a bit high, so I would come here occassionally. read more

Hiraya Cafe - Tocino - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went here on a Sunday morning to have brunch. Seating is limited if you have a large party so just be mindful of that inside. We were able to snag seats though with the help of a server who noticed we were looking for seats. Food was good, I enjoyed what I ordered and the service was even better. Had some unique items on the menu that I'd definitely come back for to try. I recommend this spot! read more

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Hiraya lured me across town to see if this was hip or hype. First, the space feels relaxing. Pick your place in the cafe: the front with natural sunlight and plants or the back towards the open kitchen and more seating and tables. I read that they get rather busy on the weekends. I happened to have come on a rare Monday when they were open on the week of Thanksgiving, so it was slow. Not a bad thing for me, wanting to enjoy lunch and read a book in solitude. You order at the counter, take a number to your seat, and pick up your own utensils, napkins, and water. I got the tapa and turon latte. I agree with a previous reviewer that the prices are high, but I feel the portion size for the tapa was good enough. I loved the flavor of the smokey, marinated short rib on top of a gracious helping of garlic rice. Count 'em, nine pieces of short rib. Some pieces were a bit chewy, but manageable to eat. The sunny side up egg, sliced green onions, and pickled papaya added color to a wonderful dish. The latte presentation was quaint - large cup with a tiny golden spoon on top of a small plate. I did not use the spoon. The drink was enjoyed slow with my book. Hiraya is quite a ways down H, but I would love to take friends here if they're willing to make the trip. The chori burger is next for me! read more

Hiraya Cafe - Turon latte with Tapa - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I will definitely come back if I'm around DC. There are so many delicious options that I haven't tried yet. I love the presentation of all the food except for the Ube Chori Burger; I was just a bit disappointed with the finger marks all around the bun (I couldn't find a good angle to take a photo). However, the taste is amazingly delicious. All the food we ordered was fantastic. The cafe is cozy, and even the restroom is pretty and clean. read more

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**this review is for the cafe only, I haven't visited the restaurant upstairs so it may be different** I really want to like this place, mostly because I live so close by and my favorite coffee shop is now closed, but I wasn't terribly impressed. I went on a Saturday morning at 9 and ordered a couple pastries and some lattes, and it took close to 10 minutes to get the lattes, despite there being only a handful of customers there. The pastries were good, but I have a hard time justifying spending close to $10 on a single pastry. The cafe itself is lovely inside, lots of plants to give it a jungle-y vibe, but they were also playing club-appropriate songs at 9 am on a weekend. I love a good brunch, I enjoy the club, but that felt off for a cafe. Overall I really want to like this place, and like I mentioned initially, this review is for the cafe only so maybe I'd like the restaurant better, but it was just not it for me. read more

came here on a saturday night! I'm rarely on h street, but I know there's a wide array of food options to choose from so this time I decided to get hiraya. the tocino came highly recommended so I opted to get that while my sister got the tapa. tbt portion sizes are best for one person and definitely not to be shared if you're hungry lol but we enjoyed our dishes. if you're not a fan of the greasiness of pork belly, I would stay away from this dish. it was nice, but I would have enjoyed more pork and slightly more flavor from this dish and the tapa. the ambiance is inviting and the service was great! the seating is first come, first serve so expect limited seating during busy times! read more

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I wouldn't go here for the coffee... it's a bit overpriced. I would come here for the food! The ambiance was really nice except the random loud motorcycles but that's not their fault just a fw. You have to order at the front cashier, they'll direct you where to sit and serve your food once you have ordered it. read more

Hiraya Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

YALL!!!! If you are in between the long list of breakfast options in DC, put this on the top of the must-go-to! The food is amazing !! The service is quick and the ambiance is a vibe ! The DJ is amazing, I feel like im at finally at a day party that I can talk at! I jammed and dance with every bite ! This one is a must!! I'll be back every time im in DC ! read more

Hiraya Cafe - Top: SWEET PORK SAUSAGE RICE BOWL (LONGSILOG) Middle: BLACK TRUFFLE ENSAYMADA Bottom: SOY GARLIC BEEF RICE BOWL (TAPSILOG) - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was part of the group of AAPI ladies from the City Girls Who Walk group that had a meetup here! There were about 10 of us and the organizer called ahead to ask if there were reservations. While there are no reservations as it's more counter/café style, they did offer a catering option for upstairs but it would cost around $150. Good option if you have a large group and don't want to struggle to find seating, though I'm not sure how many people it is for $150. We had 10 girls in our group and planned to order at Hiraya and walk over to Union Market for seating. We got different drinks with most getting lattes. I ordered an iced Turon latte with oat milk and while it was tasty, I couldn't taste Turon flavors at all - it had a hint of a brown sugar flavor but no caramel-y banana taste. A few people ordered the ube latte and found it underwhelming as well, and same for the pandan latte. For the flavored lattes I would recommend asking for extra flavoring and hopefully you'll be able to taste it! They sell whole coffee beans from the Philippines with the cutest packaging! I bought a bag to try at home and I'll report back. I ordered the Chori Burger: "double pork chorizo patties & atsara on ube bao bụn served with fries". It was $16 and you could add an egg for $2. Two other girls tried it and liked it more than their Tocino and Tapa dishes. I'd say definitely get the Chori burger! It was delicious, beautiful, and wowed everyone with its purple color (it was giving rainbow party from SpongeBob lol). While I will definitely be back to support and because the food was delicious, there are some things to note: - seating is limited, I've only been on a Sunday morning at 11 AM and it was super full, definitely would recommend coming at a less busy time - when you order a drink, they make them pretty quickly and set them at the counter by the register so keep an eye out for your drink - it can be hard to hear when it's busy so make sure to listen for your order number and keep your number as visible as you can read more

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We were able to grab seats but it was pretty busy so it might be hard. Everything was good but a bit too expensive for the quality in my opinion. The food was good but nothing spectacular. I did really like the adobo, unique sauce and yummy soft duck! The rice is quite nice as well. 4/5 The tapa tasted like korean galbi which is good but not very unique. Could be juicier. 3.5/5 You can't taste the Pandan in the latte but it was nutty and decent. 3/5 We also got the turon which I kinda liked cause it taste mostly of coffee but has a slight taste of the caramalized banana 4/5 read more

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Chef Paolo created a different approach to authentic Filipino dishes. Do not expect a typical approach like your usual Tapsilog, Longsilog, or other classic breakfast plates. We went here for breakfast, and I was pleasantly surprised by how they've reimagined some Filipino favorites while still keeping that familiar, comforting vibe. They have enough food choices to keep things interesting without feeling overwhelming. Next time, I definitely want to try the Crispy Mushroom breakfast--it sounds unique and delicious. I did try the Ube Latte, and it was really good--creamy, slightly sweet, and just the right hint of ube flavor. It's a nice twist on your usual morning coffee. If you're looking for something different from the usual Filipino breakfast joints, give this place a shot. It's refreshing to see someone putting a creative spin on traditional dishes without losing the essence of Filipino flavors. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

We just happened to beat the rush on Sunday brunch. The line got pretty long and tables were all taken since the cafe is pretty small. They had a combo deal; $35 for a rice bowl, pastry and a non alcoholic drink. I had their tocino with heirloom black garlic rice, it was really good. They brought out the spiced vinegar after I asked for it, don't forget to ask for it! So good read more

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Visiting from out of town! love the atmosphere! would visit again for dinner. Ube lattes were our favorite read more

Hiraya Cafe - LONGGANISA - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A great meal for brunch! The waiter was kind and patient and we were seated rather quickly. I LOVED my ube latte, which was a tasty, yet not to sweet, mixture of ube and coffee flavours. The breakfast dish I got was very filling with the meat and rice but so worth for the price it was. The vibes here are casual but definitely felt aesthetically pleasing too. It was a little trip to get here via Metro but I'd say it's worth it and would recommend for particular Filipino food cravings. read more

Hiraya Cafe - Breakfast Sausage with egg, veggies, rice - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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pros: -yummy silog (homemade longganisa) -beautiful interior -friendly service -lots of seating cons: -none read more

Hiraya Cafe - silog - longganisa - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Not just a cafe. It's an experience! The natural wood decor and live plants against a wall of windows brings the outside in. The space feels naturally warm and welcoming. Staff are friendly and efficient. Everything from cocktails to lattes to food is prepared fresh, tastes uniquely delicious and is beautifully presented. And the prices are reasonable. That's hard to find in DC! read more

Hiraya Cafe - MAKULAY LATTE - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food is delicious and creative. I've gone to both the cafe and the restaurant (for a tasting collective meal which was 5 courses). I'll have to try the restaurant again on an a la carte basis. Everything was gorgeous and tasty. Very thoughtful and creative cuisine. The lattes were ok though they sound amazing. Who wouldn't love rainbow sprinkles on coffee?! I wanted more pandan flavor but it got a bit overpowered by the espresso. The hot cake brûlée was insane. The ube butter is gorgeous and tasty. The hot cake itself is rich and satisfying. Paired with the berries is a decadent delight I'll certainly be back for. Service in the restaurant is friendly but spotty in the cafe. It's a bustling spot with high energy feel and cool spot for something different. Cafe has pretty tight seating but upstairs is more open. read more

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Went here on a Sunday morning at 11:30 - there were still tables available which was my main concern (no reservations). Coffee was awesome, and the fun colored lattes were an added benefit. Meal was delish - I tried the ube burger and my friend got a breakfast hash. The burger was a bit greasy, and probably wouldn't get it again but it was a fun experience! I feel the more classic filipino options would be better. Definitely on the pricier side (everything is tho) but loved the coffee and it was something different to try read more

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Hiraya was so nice, we ate there twice. I had this Filipino restaurant on H St. bookmarked before we visited DC two weeks ago and then I found out that we were staying within walking distance of it--score! My husband and I walked over twice for breakfast here during our stay and both times we were the first seated customers of the day since we arrived soon after they opened. The decor definitely had the Filipino touch, complete with barrel men (IYKYK!). On our first visit, I had the Makulay Latte and the Ricotta Calamansi Toast, while my husband had the Longganisa Filipino breakfast. The latte is one of their well-known drinks with its rainbow colors and is described as an homage to birthday cake with yellow cake and brown butter flavors; it does taste like a party in your mouth, but not too sweet. The ricotta toast was definitely cheesy, but the calamansi-infused jam gave it a nice balance. I tasted my husband's breakfast, which is a traditional Filipino meal with garlic fried rice, longganisa, and a fried egg. He added two additional eggs to his meal for more protein. This was also a winner and if you've never had it, you should order it. Then we both shared the ube Basque cheesecake. Did we have room in our stomachs for this? Not really, but that didn't stop us. It was so good and it's another item you should definitely get if you have not experienced ube. On our second visit, I had the Turon latte with terrific banana and brown sugar flavors plus the Hiraya Granola bowl. The bowl is a very generous portion with candied walnuts, fresh fruit, and yogurt; I needed something on the healthier side this time after having eaten out for three days on vacation. Breakfast and lunch is served from 8am to 3pm and then dinner is from 5pm-9pm with a different menu. If you do want dinner, you need to make reservations. I thoroughly enjoyed our visits to Hiraya. As Filipinos, it's always nice to visit restaurants that serve the food we know and do it well. read more

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Absolutely loved my visit to Hiraya! Came with some friends during the day to do a little coworking and enjoying some of the delicious drinks and food they have to offer. I know that if I lived closer to them, I would be spending money there nearly every single day! What we tried: Iced Pandan Latte - I loved this. I like my coffee not too sweet, and this was perfect! Makulay Latte - a gorgeous drink that was tasty as well. Definitely on the sweet side, but they can adjust that for you. Chori Burger - double pork chorizo patties & atsara (pickled papaya and vegetable slaw) on ube bao bun served w/ fries.... ummmm YUM! So good! I loved this so much. The bun was fun, but the patties themselves were 10/10. Longganisa plate - Hiraya housemade sweet & garlicky pork sausage with garlic fried rice. This was really tasty, but definitely get a breathmint afterward, because that garlic is no joke!! The person working behind the counter was so kind and helpful with walking me thru the menu for my first visit, and our food came out hot and fast. Definitely recommend! read more

Hiraya Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A super cute and aesthetic cafe with lots of Filipino pride and flavor. I loved all the decor and the portraits in the bathroom made me smile. The coffee and pastry list is exceptional. Think matcha blondies beautifully packaged up for a beloved friend ... as well as black truffle ensaymadas, adobo brownies, yema donuts, choconut cupcakes, and calamansi muffins. I literally wanted to bring everything home with me. I settled for the ube basque cheesecake and it was perfect, not too sweet, which is the highest compliment an Asian person could ever give a dessert. My pandan latte and my pandan tea were great. It gave me life on a cold rainy, day and the green latte art was the serotonin boost I needed. I had the beef tapa rice bowl as my main. I loved the black forbidden rice, the atchara, and the perfectly fried egg, but I found the meat a bit chewy and flavorless. This is one of my favorite Filipino comfort foods so I was a bit disappointed. I did steal a bite of the homemade longanisa and it was totally worth all the longanisa burps afterwards. I'm excited to come back for the full dinner experience and hopefully that fifth star! read more

Hiruaya is this cute place! I live the location and the fact that it's a perfect place to work from. Their matcha is recreating and it's calming in there. read more

Hiraya Cafe - xo - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here for brunch and ordered the Filipino breakfast. The short ribs were so flavorful and garlicky! But the star of the meal for me was the Ube horchata. The most flavorful drink I had in a while, it tasted like I was drinking a Cinnamon Toast Crunch drink. Do not go here without trying this! read more

Is it your Mama's or Lola's food? No. But it sure was still tasty! I've gone a handful of times and enjoyed each experience. The place has a very chill vibe, playing songs in Tagalog or featuring Filipino artists (at least the times that I've been) over the sound system. Seating can be limited depending on how busy it gets. It is also a bit of a self-serve type of place. You order at the counter, café drinks, pastries and entrees, find a spot. Before sitting down, don't forget to grab your own plates, napkins, utensils, water bottle and glasses. The lattes were very Instagram worthy, but we agreed that it lacked a little oomph in the flavor (I'm looking at you ube AND champorado latte). We loved the Chori-Burger. Salty and flavorful which was complimented by the slightly sweet ube bun. The tocino bowl took a Filipino staple and elevated it with the plating. While I am happy to see the Filipino scene continue to explode in the DMV, my wallet sure is not. Prices are on the higher side which will make this a special occasion kind of place. read more

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This is our first breakfast while visiting DC during Cherry Blossom Festival. Aesthetic was pleasing, a modern take on a traditional Filipino decor. Our dishes were served in warm bowls. I opted for "Longganisa" which came in with heirloom rice, fried egg and atchara. Achara is pickled unripe papaya, usually julienned and served to counteract the richness of fried fatty meat. The longganisa was lean and savory, but I would have preferred it with a nicely done garlic fried rice. I had a taste of "Tapa" and the bit I got was chewy, with more fat to meat ratio. Their barista was skilled in his craft. My ube latte was so pretty in lilac, white and deep purple; the ube flavor was muted though, while the calamansi iced tea was most refreshing. I just have a question, why serve a dry and almost stale ensaymada? It kinda dampened the desire to try other pastries. read more

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Such an adorable little spot! Great for pick up or dining in. There's a little cafe counter if you just want coffee and/or a pastry. There's one little table thats outdoor but the rest is indoor. Loved the ube chai with a shot of espresso! And the matcha cupcake was delicious! Great service! Will definitely be back! read more

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The food tries to be high-end. However, the taste really falls flat. a lot of the dishes felt very overpriced. The food combinations didn't stand out in the way that I wanted it to. They have a three course option for $35 which is what you would be getting as a restaurant week deal so try that next time you come. The service was really good as a waiters were always attentive, and it was pretty crowded on a Saturday night when we went read more

STELLAR service and inventive flavors - truly a gem here. This place does it all: * comforting lattes - my faves are the makulay (brown butter cake) or turon (caramelized banana); the coffee has such rich flavor. I'd come back just for the lattes alone. Ube Horchata is elite too * delicious snacks - shrimp toast (super satisfying crisp) and mushroom sisig ; * elevated entrees - fried chicken with CAVIAR?!? (crunchy fried skin, juicy tender thigh with slightly tangy/citrusy dipping sauce), lechon buns (tender, flavorful pork belly wrapped in pillow soft bun) * tempting desserts and pastries - ube cupcake, guava cheese danish * cocktails - I guzzled down the UBBBB in 5 minutes flat. the gulaman cocktail (samalamig ni pablo) was of note as well As good as the food is though, the only other thing better are the vibes - they treat you like family here. I love coming here with my laptop during the day to relax or get some work done, especially when it's sunny and warm out and the garage doors are open to let the breeze in. Absolutely unmatched. Upstairs is cozy - it wasn't too loud and I could enjoy a mellow, intimate conversation with company. Shoutout to Chef Paolo, Jeremy, and Alex - I always feel taken care of when I'm here read more

Hiraya Cafe - MAKULAY LATTE with a side of laptop - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is delicious. I highly recommend this place. My favorite item is the steak frites. The service is great, the servers are really nice. The ambiance is great it feels like you are transported to a modern bistro in the Philippines. I really like their coffee drinks too. I highly recommend this if you are ever in the area. read more

Hiraya Cafe - Ube cheeecake and ube flan cupcake - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was amazing here. My friend who is half Filipino, stated that the food reminded her of her Lola's comfort food. The meat fell right of the bone with the L.A. cut soy-garlic marinated short ribs served w/ heirloom garlic fried rice, fried egg, & pickled papaya. The Tocino (pork belly) was perfectly crunchy and tender. The Makulay Latte was great! It was a bit sweet for my taste but it definitely was a nice warmth on a cold day. Check it out for sure! Great unplanned dinner or even breakfast spot for sure. read more

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Hiraya is such a delight for anyone with a sweet tooth. I went to enjoy their ube french toast, which was so rich and really had the perfect ube flavor in every bite. I also ordered their champorado, which was disappointing and tasted mostly like milk. I do want to go back and try some of their other drinks and their savory food options. Love the vibe and it is a good workspace too! read more

Hiraya Cafe - Ube french toast - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've been wanting to come to Hiraya for some time. When I entered a server was quick to show me to a table even if I was waiting for my friend. He explained that I would need to order from the register and the food would be brought to my table. All the food on the menu sounded delicious. I ended up going for the Topsilog and Ube Horchata. I enjoyed the drink more than the food. The meat was a little tough to cut. The interior of the cafe and the music playing in the background was nice. Will definitely come again for sunset hours. I really wanted to try the adobo wings and the lumpia. I think the only downside is that it's not located in the best neighborhood. But there is an uncovered parking lot nearby which is very convenient if you cannot find good street parking. To pay you just need to scan the QR Code on one of the signs. read more

Hiraya Cafe - Topsilog Breakfast Plate - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wow. Just wow. Came here with friends on a Friday night and we were all blown away. Shout out to our server Ally for her patience with our group and our numerous questions! Service was fantastic. I don't eat cheese though I'm okay with dairy in moderation and mention this upfront mostly because if I don't, I find they add cheese they could've held (e.g. on top of dishes, etc.) - and they went ahead and brought out alternatives after double checking with me. When I ordered the oysters, they gave me one with the cream sauce it typically comes in and one dairy-free that I believe came with pickled veggies. I tried both and have to say that the one with pickled veggies on it was the winner (both were good)! Cassava was also nice but not my favorite of all the dishes. They also brought us an extra serving of porridge with shellfish when the food came out to apologize for the wait (we actually thought it was okay, though we were starting to wonder about our food - just hadn't asked yet - I do like that they pre-empted us). This was hands down the best porridge I've ever had (and I love porridge) - it was salty but not overpoweringly so, VERY flavorful and tasty - we were still talking about it at the end of the night! We shared a 1/2 duck and the sarsiado (fried fish). The duck was good, tender, though the part on the bone was surprisingly a bit drier. I'm used to being able to pick meat off the bone so was surprised when I couldn't. The fish was SO good we all went back for thirds, and cleaned it up in no time. It's not spelled out on the menu (thankfully Ally pointed it out to us), but the mains come with garlic rice, artichoke hearts, eggplant. I think there was one more side that was absolutely delicious but I can't recall unfortunately! All paired very well with the main courses. We dined on the second floor restaurant, which was nice. Though there were a lot of people, it was easy to hold a conversation without having to strain to hear your friends. Note: the café food menu isn't available upstairs. Go check out Hiraya now! I'd definitely come back. read more

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Very modern take on Filipino food without losing the essence of Filipino flavors. I've had their sweet pork sausage (longganisa) & wild mushroom & both were definitely worth having again. Service is great & the workers are very friendly. Despite the higher price on food & beverage options, the owner is transparent about why (there's a disclaimer that they pay their employees well with benefits!). As a Filipina myself, I highly support Hiraya and will always be back! read more

Hiraya Cafe - WILD MUSHROOM - VEGETARIAN - Filipino Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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