My boyfriend tried Paraiso a month ago and hasn't stopped singing praises for how much food you get…read moreand how delicious everything is. As a Filipino who has family that makes restaurant quality food, he is picky with his food but he said the flavors here are pretty close to how his family cooks it. I am always on the hunt for good kare kare and I saw they serve it so I was already super excited to go. We arrived around 1ish pm and we were able to find parking and enter inside where we saw three tables occupied with happy customers enjoying their meals. They have small tables and large tables, but definitely plan ahead as most of these tables seat 2-4 people. They have a section at the left end of the order area where you drop off dirty dishes in bins as well as a condiments section. They were playing some American pop songs that were remixed but it fit the vibe of the place. Additionally, they do have a grocery side which I definitely want to check out next time I'm there. We were greeted warmly by the owner who was cheerful and patient with us. My boyfriend got their longganisa and lumpia and he was asked if he wanted adobo sauce on his rice which I thought was neat! Now, here is where my complaints from as I was not offered the same treatment on my rice, told that they aren't serving kare kare, they don't have labels for the food at front, and some of the food was cold. I got the pork sinigang and dinakdakan which was pretty good and flavorful. They do have pastries, desserts and other offerings as well. It seemed like there are many regulars who come often as the owner would recognize and have friendly conversations with them. He also bid us farewell when we left while he was taking a quick lunch break, and I thought that was really sweet.

Portions are good for someone who doesn't eat a whole lot…read more Service is as expected. Line up and place order. Filipino breakfast is made to order rather than pointing at your 1 or 2 choices. Wait time was about 10-15 min. It was another busy Sunday morning. For 3 orders of breakfast it came up to about $78!! A pricey breakfast!!! Should've gone to Denny's....but we were craving rice and real food. Family friendly. Ample seating as long as people are courteous to leave as soon as they are done eating. This time it was quite smoky in there.

The chicken adobo was disappointing, tough and dry. Obviously not braised in the usual vinegar, bay…read moreleaf and peppercorn mixture. I had to use a knife to remove meat from the bone when it should have pulled off with a fork. Adobo is not fast food, low and slow required.

Great food! We had lumpia, sotanghan, and a dish the chef had created that we ordered off menu. All…read moreof it was wonderful. The man and woman were both pleasant and informative. We will definitely return!

Don't listen to the haters, this place is legit. Some authentic northern Filipino cuisine that I've…read morebeen looking for since I moved to the PNW. I came in right at 11:30 to all the hot fresh food looking soooo good. I ordered the 2 meat plate with a side of pancit. I got the dinuguan and the pork sinigang. Dinuguan had nice chunks of pork meat in it, not just fat. Sinigang was nice and hot and sour. Pancit bihon was flavorful and the noodles were not dry. To the people complaining about the owner being rude, he's not. He kind of has a bit of a harder tone of voice (if you have a Filipino dad or Tito's you know what I mean) not uncommon for Northern Filipinos, but that doesn't mean they're mean! I asked the owner what part of the Philippines they're from and he said he was from Pangasinan, Northern Philippines and I told him my family is also from Northern Philippines. He was quite nice and asked me if I've been here before and I said it was my first time but that everything looked really good. He thanked me for coming in and was very hospitable in the "Tito-way" that I miss from my uncles. You can taste the love in the cooking!

This is our first time here and my experience was very good. I got Beef Mechado, Dinuguan, rice…read morecombo and egg rolls. It was really good. The Dinuguan has lots of meat in it, not just mostly pork fat. The place was not crowded coz we came early, like 11:15 am and Kuya Roger was a really nice fellow. The overall experience was great! We will go back again and again.

Ummm yum!!! The food was so good. The pancit was my favorite. They are very busy! Especially when I…read morearrived with a party of 8 (2 toddlers) on a Sunday brunch ish hour. The service was as good as it gets for a busy brunch place. This is family style food so the portions are pretty big and matches with the price. Ambiance is what you would expect! They have other items for sale to take home as well that I saw at the counter. Would definitely eat here again

We wanted food from the Noodle and Rice food truck, but it was closed. We opted for food from here…read moreversus Burger King. Got pork and chicken adobo, Lechon Kuwali, pansit and Tapsilog. The tapsilog was dry--like eating beef jerky, no sauce, no onions...just dry flavorless meat with rice. The adobos did not have good flavor, one of my coworkers asked if it was even cooked because it was so pale and rice seemed overcooked. Our coworker, from The Philippines was embarrassed by the food and disappointed with her order. The only good part of our order was the lumpia, so two stars is all we can give.

If you're looking for a quick Filipino meal Cebu is the place to go. We were seated right away and…read moreour orders taken. It didn't take long for our food to come either. Food was your typical Filipino food.

Found my new favorite Filipino restaurant. Why didn't this show up in any of my previous searches…read morethese past two years living in WA?!? We tried several options. For appetizers we had lumpia Shanghai. I suggest letting it cool a bit because it came out steaming. We also had calamari which was delicious. Clearly, they take time to cook the dishes. The beef in the Mechado and Kare kare practically melts in your mouth. My son inhaled his inahaw and he is a very picky eater. My daughter enjoyed the calamari, pancit canton (her favorite) and the lechon kawali. We closed it out with cassava (amazing), kalamay, and of course, halo halo. Everything was so good I even decided to try the dinaguan even though I told my wife I'd never eat it again (and hadn't since I was a kid). You do have to pay for bottled waters or other canned/bottled beverages (calamansi is a got to). Regarding the environment, it gets a bit warm since there's no AC, but it reminded me a lot of the Philippines. There are also many cultural pieces in the restaurant. For the service, yes, there was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. And the server taking care of us was helpful and kind. We'll be coming back regularly now that we know it exists.

I decided to drop by here for lunch yesterday after having passed by this restaurant for several…read moremonths now. I'm glad that I did decide to come in for what is one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. I arrived alone at around 1:00 PM. The dining area was about half full and the server had me seated fairly quickly. The server was polite and welcoming and got my order in fairly quickly as well. The menu had plenty of options but was not overloaded to where I needed to review it a few times over to make my decision for what I wanted to eat and drink. My drink only took a couple of minutes to prepare and my meal was prepared about 10 minutes. The food was flavorful and not overly spicy. The portions were plentiful making the price point a great value. My experience at this restaurant was so good that I recommended it to a friend. My friend decided that he wanted to try the restaurant a couple of hours after I had my meal. I came back because I was excited to see what his reaction would and he was as pleased as I was! He loved the food so much he decided to put in a takeout order for his dad who he was going to visit after finishing up at the restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone interested in a welcoming environment and great food. For those who consume alcohol, the restaurant has a full bar and beer available.

Decided to try this place and sadly, we were not the biggest fans. Our server and host was really…read morefriendly, the time it took to get our food wasn't horrible but it was the food itself. We got the lumpia to start and it was okay! Crispy and just pork filling. The pork adobo was not the best, it was salty and overly soupy. The meat was tender though! It wasn't our preference. The sisig wasn't just pork belly, it had probably some pork head (I found a piece of snout) and as much as some Filipinos love that, I do not. I lost my appetite after that. Some people don't mind that though, my mom would've loved it. Pricing: was reasonable Parking: limited Portions: pretty good

Jollibee continues to serve some of the best fast-food fried chicken around. The chicken is…read moreconsistently moist, tender, flavorful, and never overly salty. And don't skip the individually wrapped Peach Mango Pie--it's crispy, sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. This Jollibee is located inside Tacoma Mall, kitty-corner from Nordstrom Rack, with plenty of convenient parking. It can get very busy, so expect about a 10-15 minute wait to place your order and another 10-15 minutes for your food during peak times. The place was clean and organized. The cashier who took our order was polite, patient, and friendly despite the busy dinner rush, making the ordering experience pleasant. On this visit, we ordered the 10-piece Chickenjoy bucket with two sides, gravy, and three Peach Mango Pies. As always, the chicken was juicy and tender with a lightly seasoned, crispy golden crust. Dip each piece in the savory gravy for the full Jollibee experience. It's truly finger-licking good! Despite the wait, the food is well worth it. We'll definitely be back whenever we're craving great fried chicken.

I stopped by the Jollibee just outside Tacoma Mall and ordered the chicken strips with adobo rice…read more The food came out quickly, service was excellent, and the place was busy--clearly a popular spot. The standout was the adobo rice: flavorful, well-seasoned, and genuinely the star of the meal. The chicken strips were solid--crispy and tasty in the same way good fried chicken is from most places. The special sauce was a real win, too: an almost umami Sriracha mayo that elevated everything. I also received a peach mango pie that looked a lot like those McDonald's handheld pies, though I didn't try it this time. One small off note: while I was there, a child from the group ordering behind me climbed onto the ordering/pickup counter with dirty shoes and all. Neither the parent nor the employee seemed bothered by it, but it's the surface where food is handed over, so it felt a bit off-putting. Overall, though, the food and service made for a positive visit. The adobo rice alone is enough to bring me back.

Hidden Gems that i finally visited them. It was worth it to try out. Unfortunately they only open 2…read moredays and short hours. You have to order at the drive thru or online orders and then 10-15min later go back to the same drive thru and pick the order up. They have lots of kinds lumpia. It was fresh and crispy. When foods are ready they will text to you. So easy to communicate with them. Small cozy places you can only drive thru to order but it was unique experience.

We tried Northwest Lumpia for the first time and were seriously impressed. While the exterior of…read morethe building may seem unassuming, the lumpia inside is some of the tastiest I've had. The lumpia come frozen in bags of a dozen, making them easy to store and cook whenever you're ready. We fried them at home and they turned out perfectly crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious - better than many restaurant lumpia we've had. Their vinegar and sweet sauces are also fantastic and pair perfectly with the lumpia. The banana turon were my favorite! The value is excellent for the quality and portion size, and I really appreciated their YouTube videos with clear, easy-to-follow cooking instructions. The process was completely foolproof, even for anyone new to frying lumpia at home. The only downside is their limited hours, which can make planning a bit tricky. That said, once you've stocked up, it's well worth it. Highly recommend if you're craving great lumpia at home--this will definitely be a repeat purchase for us!

A very small place, but the staff were so kind I didn't mind waiting for a table. The tempura undon…read moreand milk tea was very good! I can't wait to try more.

There are places you enter because you are hungry and places you remember because the food was…read moregood. Cube Ramen in Lacey is the second kind. The noodles have bite to them. They hold against the teeth the way good noodles should. The broth comes through, then the pork, and then the marinated egg with its dark, quiet flavor. It is more authentic than the ramen you buy at the Asian grocer and take home to make yourself. There is something different about a bowl made by someone who knows what the bowl is supposed to be. The room was not what you might imagine when you think of ramen. It was somewhere between a teriyaki place and a sandwich shop. The building was full of businesses and the room belonged to the building. There was nothing wrong with that. A man does not need much from a room when he has a good bowl in front of him. The waitresses understand this. They come by often. They look at the table and see what is needed. Water. Another thing. Anything that is not quite right. They take care of it. That matters. It is a good bowl of ramen, and they take good care of you while you eat it.