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    Inda + Mely

    4.4 (127 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Mango sticky rice
    Kyla J.

    Inda + Mely is a really fun modern take on Filipino cuisine, and I appreciate what they're doing with the menu. It feels like a thoughtful way to introduce Filipino flavors to a broader audience while still keeping the heart of the dishes recognizable. We came around 5 PM on a Friday and were surprisingly the only ones there for the entire hour we stayed, which made for a quiet, relaxed dinner. The space itself is very cute and cozy, with a warm atmosphere that feels inviting for a casual date night or dinner with friends. Parking is something to keep in mind. They have a very small lot on the side of the building with maybe 4 spots total, so I can imagine parking could be tricky during busier hours if those fill up. I was genuinely excited by the menu because there were so many creative options that sounded amazing. We ordered the kilaw lamang dagat, garlic butter sugpo, bistek tagalog, sisig carbonara, and mango sticky rice. Kilaw lamang dagat - Think Filipino-style ceviche. This was one of my favorites of the night. The seafood tasted fresh, and the coconut milk and lemongrass really came through beautifully without overpowering the dish. Super refreshing and well balanced. Garlic butter sugpo - Came with 5 large prawns that were cooked really well, tender and not overdone at all. The garlic butter sauce was rich and flavorful, though it leaned a bit saltier than I personally prefer. Still a solid dish. Bistek tagalog - Easily our favorite of everything we ordered. The beef was cooked beautifully, tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and satisfying. It came with fries, which honestly deserve their own mention because they were insanely crispy. We kept talking about how good the fries were long after dinner. Sisig carbonara - I know this seems to be one of their more popular dishes, but this one just wasn't for me. The portion is huge, so definitely shareable, but personally I didn't think the creamy pasta paired that well with the sisig flavors. Not a bad dish, just not something I'd order again. Mango sticky rice - A nice way to end the meal. Classic and comforting, though they add chocolate syrup on top, which made it sweeter than I expected. If you have a strong sweet tooth, you'll probably love it. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and love seeing Filipino food presented in a fresh, modern way. Not every dish was a hit for me, but the creativity, atmosphere, and standout dishes definitely make this worth trying.

    Kare Kare- Kare (Ox Tail, brisket and Tripe)
    Marlon J.

    Probably one of the best Filipino spots here in the bay... absolutely loved the kare kare.. I do wish there was just a little bit more meat for the price but overall amazing. I also love how the owner has pictures of her and her family in the Philippines. The place is cute

    Menu
    Calvin C.

    The food was good, but minus one star due to limited options for people seeking a diet low in saturated fats. The menu descriptions don't show the cooking methods. So if you are not familiar with Filipino food, you can unknowingly order foods that are deep fried or sopping with oil. Although they do have photographs, it's hard to tell the cooking method from the pictures. For example, they have an Okoy Salad listed as "shrimp + green papaya + rice powder". This is their only salad listing. We ordered it and were surprised to find that it was shrimp with deep fried items on a bed of greens. Another example was the Chili Garlic Chicken, listed as "annatto + peanuts + Chili + Aromatics". It was chicken that was breaded and appeared to be wok fried. Aside from the unhealthiness of the oil, the food was good. The Bistek Tagalog is slices of ribeye, served with French fries. Also good was the garlic fried rice, which comes in a very large bowl which easily serves four people. We visited on a Sunday around 7:30pm and were seated quickly. The servers were very friendly. The restaurant has their own parking lot.

    Sisig fries
    Jennifer L.

    We had a great weekend lunch with our family here. The lumpia and tortang talong were my faves. I also enjoyed the kare kare although it doesn't have a strong peanut flavor which is probably why I liked it. I thought the interior is bright and welcoming. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

    Kare-Kare
    David K.

    Inda + Mely serves a contemporary, creative take on Filipino cuisine in a small, modernly-decorated restaurant space in San Bruno. For someone less familiar with Filipino food, much of the menu is almost unrecognizable, but the friendly staff was helpful with recommendations. To start, the Okoy Salad was a bed of greens topped with a crispy "bird's nest" fritter made of shredded papaya/carrots and a whole shrimp, fried in a rice powder batter, served with a vinegar dressing on the side. One of my favorite dishes was the Cebuchon Sinigang. Sinigang is typically a sour meat and vegetable soup, but Inda + Mely's "deconstructed" version came with crispy cebuchon pork belly served with sautéed vegetables (green beans, eggplant, okra, tomatoes, potatoes) and an acidic mango tamarind sauce. The best part of this dish was the chunks of pork belly, which had a nice balance of lean meat, fat, and crispy skin. Continuing on, the Laing was taro greens stewed with coconut milk and dried fish, topped with slices of pork shoulder; and the Sisig Carbonara was spaghetti in a heavy cream sauce, topped with crispy bits of chicharron and lechon (pork skin and belly). Both of these dishes were rather heavy but extremely flavorful. Finally, another highlight dish was the Kare-Kare, a stew of super tender oxtail, brisket, and tripe in a curry-like spiced peanut sauce, served with green beans, eggplant, and Shanghai bok choy. The best part was the unctuous, mildly spiced peanut sauce, which went perfectly with a side of beautifully yellow-tinged Garlic Fried Rice. Overall, the food here was delicious, creative, and beautifully-presented in a clean, modern setting with friendly service.

    Menu
    Rocky Mark J.

    We needed a hearty meal after picking up folks at SFO. This was near the airport and very convenient. There's a parking lot next to the restaurant with room for about 6 cars. Very friendly and attentive staff. The owner Raquel was there to assist us and she was friendly. We asked about the history of the restaurant, as the walls have photos of the family history. Food is very tasty, my favorite is the laing. The lechon with the pinakbet is really tasty. We were also pleasantly surprised with the Turon Baklava. If we're in the area, will definitely return.

    First & last time here
    Maria L.

    We were hugely disappointed with our Sunday lunch experience here. The interior of the resto is warm and clean, the lady server was friendly however it's the food quality that sadly let us down. We ordered Kare-Kare ($37): bland and tasteless, helped slightly with a dash of shrimp paste (bagoong). The single piece of oxtail was tough as was the green bean topping. The sauce is FAR from the great kare-kare we've grown to love. The other big disappointment is the Pakbet con Lechon ($24). Both its pumpkin and okra were tough/hard to eat. The skin of the liempo was crispy at best but we really couldn't enjoy the meal with the sorry state of the veggies. Their longanisa spring roll ($20) has a crispy rice paper texture but the longanisa was a bit undercooked. Great tasting sauce though! The owner was focused solely on entertaining 1 table only and didn't bother checking/ touching base with the rest of the customers (4 out of 12 tables were occupied) There's a lot of better-tasting Filipino restaurants in the area that I'll return to. Some have faster service than the others. Not sure if this is a one-time off-day here but this first dining experience here will be our last.

    Bistek Tagalog
    Kay d.

    Cute interior, interesting menu, but execution fell short. Bistek Tagalog was labeled ribeye but way too tough. Fries took up half the plate--crunchy with mayo, nothing special. Cebuchon with the wrong buro was better but still just okay. Smoked fish rice tasted more like plain garlic rice. All in: $96. Strong aesthetics, mid flavors, value didn't quite deliver.

    Beef Kaldereta
    Muriel T.

    First and foremost, the Cebuchon Sinigang is truly out of the norm--an original, never-before-seen dish that brilliantly blends Cebuchon with traditional Sinigang. Instead of the usual broth, it features a tangy, slightly sweet, tomato-based purée. It looked amazing and tasted even better. The flavors worked exceptionally well and were a very pleasant surprise. If recipes could be patented, this one definitely should be. The Beef Kaldereta was also excellent. It stayed close to the traditional version but was elevated by the addition of a Bleu potato purée at the bottom, which made the dish stand out. We originally ordered the Seafood Kaldereta but received the Beef instead. While that was a small service hiccup, we accepted it--and ended up really enjoying the dish--so it became an acceptable mistake. The restaurant itself had great décor and thoughtful table arrangements that elevated the overall experience. While the building looked older, it didn't feel run-down at all; everything was clean and appeared newly renovated. Parking can be a bit challenging due to the small lot, so street parking may be necessary. Overall, it was a great experience, and we will definitely be coming back.

    Sinagang with bone marrow. Garlic rice. Sisig.
    Joanna D.

    The food was fantastic! Had a flavor twist with the sisig & sinagang. The sinagang came with a bone marrow & it was great! The garlic rice was delicious as well & we end it with Turon Baklava with ice cream. Very flavorful & tasty with the banana chips, biscoff bits & pistachio. Definitely would come back here again. Service was fast but that's because we went on a Friday lunch so there wasn't much people but it was nice. The interior designs are very instagramable. I like the bamboo chairs & wall arts.

    Update: We finally made it back, this time for breakfast, and I just had to update my review because it was every bit as good as our first visit! We ordered the tocilog and adobo ribs. We also got an extra plate of the tortang talong with crab because we had to try it. My husband said their tocino is now one of his favorites, and that's saying a lot because he almost always orders tocilog whenever we go out for Filipino breakfast. I also loved the garlic rice. It was nicely seasoned and not greasy. I was so happy that their adobo wasn't sweet. It tasted like the adobo I grew up with. It would've been a perfect 10 if the meat had been just a little more tender, the kind that falls off the bone, but the flavor was delicious. Our favorite was the tortang talong with crab. It was cooked perfectly and was absolutely delicious. The combination of the eggplant and crab was amazing! We also had the chance to chat with EJ, who gave us excellent service. During our first visit we wanted to try the turon, but it was sold out. When he told us they had it that morning, how could we resist? It's never too early for dessert, right? I'm so glad we ordered it. It was incredible. The delicate, flaky layers and the explosion of flavors made it a perfect 10. I used to bake, so I can appreciate how much work goes into making something like that. Before we left, we loved everything so much that we ordered the longanisa and bangus to go so we could try those too. We'll definitely be back, and next time we're bringing the rest of our crew. I also want to applaud the staff. Both times we've visited, the service has been warm, friendly, and outstanding.

    The beautiful owner and me
    Jolens V.

    The food is very good and creative. It is delicious and the portions are generous. The ingredients are well sourced and very fresh. The service is excellent. Its like visiting a Titas house in the Philippines. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. I'm so happy we met her . She told us the story of their restaurant and it was very interesting and entertaining. The place is nicely decorated and organized. The restroom is very clean and nice smelling. . I recommend visiting them and experiencing their hospitality. .,

    Kat Z.

    Came here on a Wednesday evening g~6:30p and were seated right away. This is a small family business and it's decorated very cute with lots of green. The ladies were all so friendly, patiently answering my questions about their cuisine and dishes. I don't eat a lot of Filipino food, so this is all new and exciting for me. We ordered the garlic rice, cebuchon sinigang, and kare kare -- all of which were really yummy. The pork with the mango sinigang sauce was so tender and the beef kare kare was great too. The ladies checked in on us and shared the family history behind the dishes. You could tell they really cared and wanted you to feel their sense of home. All of this for 75 (pre tip) and enough for two for the next day! Great sizes.

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    I'm looking to order a full tray of pansit bihon do you sell that?

    We have different noodles at INDA + MELY We dont have Pancit Bihon We have sisig carbonara,… 

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    Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Braised beef noodles with wide noodles

    Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles

    4.1(284 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    Very good noodle spot. Everything was flavorful, filling and fresh. If you're dining in at a table,…read moreyou order off of a QR code and everyone at that table can order amongst themselves with their own phone and it adds onto one order which was nice. My party came a little after opening and the place filled up pretty good after. Definitely recommend if you're up to try different types of soups with pulled noodles. Oil spill noodles were great!

    Came here for some authentic Chinese food and noodles! I got their braised beef soup with wide…read morenoodles, lamb skewers, string beans, and pan fried dumplings. String beans with my favorite, super flavorful and came with a generous amount. Lamb skewers (came with 2) were grilled and seasoned perfectly. Pan fried dumplings were crispy on the outside, had a bit of soup inside, and were dipped with a side of vinegar. Braised beef noodles were okay, soup was a little bland but came with beef, choy, and noodles. I liked that they had so many noodle options. It was a bit busy when I came in, but they seated us pretty quickly. You order via QR code. Service was kind of slow, they were in a lunch rush so we had to wait a while when we asked for the check and boxes. Otherwise they were still super friendly and helpful. Would definitely stop by again when I'm craving some authentic Chinese plates.

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    Hing Lung - Clay pot rice

    Hing Lung

    3.4(406 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    this place got lung in the name because those 2 bad boys will be working overtime!!! ungodly…read moreamounts of oil and wok hei will be skedaddling down your throat and you WILL like it. you will like it so much you won't even notice the 15% service charge they add to your check (i was gonna take off one star for that but hey hustlers gon hustle) in bum nowhere of san bruno. random plaza. look for the line of judgy ai yis. or the tormented pensive dishwasher aunty in a wrinkled plastic apron, squatting outside, on her break, listening to croony sleazy chinese music on 1500000 decibels. service is fast, using paper signup sheet got the braised beef wonton mein, salty fish fried rice, century egg congee, + sugar ball thing: congee is culturally correct of course. perfect texture, not too salty, great eggs, green onions on top, super comforting and homey and yum. douse in white pepper and dip your you tiao in it. UGHHH yes bro fried rice is GOOD i haven't stuffed that in my mouth since like 5 yrs of age. i love the little salty pieces and also the yummy rice and all the oily fish. wonton mein is delicious. super tender beef, bouncy firm noodles, msg laden soup. wontons are too small but cooked well and very flavorful. sugar ball is COLD and sugary and fried. idk it wasn't my thing. it has a custardy dough center that tastes nasty to me also everything is lowkey overpriced but i would say it's generally worth it. HAIL HONG KONG AND GUANGZHOU!!!

    Disappointed! Wrong Item Given…read more I ordered the 牛利酥 (Fried dough with sweet crispy), but the restaurant gave me 油條(Crispy fried dough) instead. These are two completely different items. What makes this more disappointing is that this is not the first time this has happened. I specifically ordered the 牛利酥, yet I received the wrong item again. I hope the restaurant can pay more attention to customers' orders and make sure the correct items are given. I would really appreciate better accuracy in the future.

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    Kevin’s Noodle House - Pho with meatballs

    Kevin’s Noodle House

    4.2(166 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    rain or shine this place is always busy! their service is fast paced and they have a good amount of…read moreseating available. the restaurant will be packed at capacity at times but that's how you know they have good food! their menu is pretty large and they have many vietnamese food options, from banh mi, to vermicelli bowls, to appetizers and pho! their broth is amazing, super flavorful and has a lot of great depth. i drank every sip of the soup from my bowl, and i even craved more even though i was absolutely stuffed. the noodles portion is generous and i would definitely recommend this place! parking is quite chaotic but it is irving street, so paid parking is a must and you might have to park far.

    I'm only here from hearing tons of reviews on the best pho in the (south) City. It was pretty empty…read morewhen I went on a Saturday around 6PM. Service was fast, and I received my pho orders within minutes of giving the server my order. I ordered a large beef pho and a medium beef pho. The prices are fair, the portions are big, and the food is a good baseline. They do include everything as described in the menu, but they do tend to put more tendon/tripe than steak. The pho tastes like the pho from grocery stores (not a bad thing), the broth was a perfect savory and sweet, and the sides of bean sprouts, basil, and lemon are plentiful. Overall a solid pho place, parking can be a little tough during peak times. A good place for large parties too given how big the restaurant is and how they can move tables together.

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    Laka  - Chow mein (@joeynht)

    Laka

    4.0(171 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Came to Laka for dinner and while it seems like they've done a 180 pivot from their original fare,…read moreI was pleasantly surprised to find that they offer breakfast all day. Words to my heart, you know. Despite being sold out on some of the items we wanted to try, we still really enjoyed what we did order. Portions were generous and not too pricy. Also, despite being late, their Chinese deli was still pretty fresh. The order of roast pork we had was well seasoned and featured that airy crispy skin to be completely envious of. That alone is a huge plus because we don't have a lot of places in the peninsula to pick up these items, especially compared to the city. The fish porridge was complete comfort. Texture was good and there was plenty of fish to go around. The pork noodles were deeply savory but the pops of pickled vegetables against the silky rice noodles also really hit the spot. The only dish that was a bit meh to me were the potstickers. The filling was a bit mushy and I'm not the biggest fan if the deep fried style. Pan fried is the king for me. Definitely keeping Laka as an option whenever I really need that comfort Chinese food fix.

    This restaurant serves delicious and filling food like the Hainan chicken plate and preserved egg…read morecongee, beautifully presented with crispy peanuts and ginger oil condiments. While the congee felt overpriced and many Tuesday evening items were sold out, the great taste makes it worth a return visit. Roast pork is apparently their signature item.

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    Yuanbao Jiaozi - House special Beef Noodle Soup

    Yuanbao Jiaozi

    4.3(413 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
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    Hella good spot for dumplings and noodles…read more The dumplings were good- the skin was chewy and the filling was flavorful and plentiful. For potstickers the outside was browned well which added a little bit more bite to it. I liked both kinds, different textures on both. Pork shrimp chive egg filling and napa cabbage pork filling are the faves for us. For the dumplings you can have soup as well, which was clear and refreshing with the seaweed. The soup option tradeoff gives you two less dumplings. Still good imo. The pickled cabbage beef noodle soup was good. The noodles were chewy and the broth was very savory. I liked that the beef came in two variations, one sliced style and one in chunks. Both were good, tender. The spicy sauce added another taste to the soup, very flavorful. The tea was good, lots of different options. It does cost though. Good chrysanthemum puer combo.

    I came to Yuanbao mainly for the soup dumplings, and while I thought they were good, the beef…read morenoodle soup is where this place really shines. The noodles were incredibly fresh with the perfect texture, and the broth had so much depth and flavor. You can really tell that time and care went into cooking it. The beef was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the broth and noodles. The atmosphere is another highlight. The restaurant has a cozy, authentic feel that genuinely makes you feel like you've stepped into a restaurant somewhere in Asia. It's a cute and comfortable spot that would be great for bringing the family or enjoying a casual meal with friends. Another big plus: parking is super easy! There's a free parking lot right out front, which makes stopping by especially convenient. Overall, I'd definitely come back -- especially for that beef noodle soup! If you're visiting Yuanbao, don't overlook it.

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    Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao

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    Dumplings in soup

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    Tasty Place

    Tasty Place

    4.0(319 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Really enjoyed this place. The fish we had was very delicious and the fish and chives dumplings…read morewere great. I've never had fish and chive dumplings before. Service was prompt and there was no wait. Theres parallel parking in front but its usually filled. Theres a lot behind the store and parking in the next street. The surrounded area is residential so you should be able to find a spot after some hunting.

    We had not planned on eating here but last-minute decided to dine here given this was our only…read moreoption in the vicinity. But I'm not upset at all about this impromptu decision as we had a great meal here. Our table of 6 ordered a variety of dishes and everything was delicious. the most notable items for me were the spicy wontons and fish in chili oil. The dishes were spicy but not so much so that you couldn't enjoy the actual flavors of the dish. For those that like the Szechuan tingling feeling, the chicken in explosive chilis was also quite good. We had also given the string beans, green onion pancake, and pork and shrimp dumplings a shot and all of them hit the spot. I'm usually a huge fan of braised beef noodle soup so decided to get that here too. It wasn't the same as if I had gotten this dish at a Taiwanese restaurant; compared to the strong flavors of the other dishes, this one was pretty mild. So it's something I would skip next time I come, but every other dish was on point. Our waitress was also great at taking care of us, bring out our food quickly and helping us to clear the other plates. Even after we finished our meal and overstayed our welcome by continuing to chat, the staff didn't make us feel rushed to leave.

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    Tasty Place - Pan Fried Dumpling

    Pan Fried Dumpling

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    Inda + Mely - filipino - Updated September 2026

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