Filipino restaurant and filipino items grocery store. Tight spacing but gets the need done. Accepts…read morecredit/debit cards. No high chairs. Street parking. See images for further reference.

Went late in an afternoon on a weekend. Hard to find parking. Side streets are your best bet…read more By the time we got there, there wasnt much food left or available. Ordered a couple of items and a fried fish. All cold. Had to ask to get them heated with the rice.Service is not spectacular. A lot of better places in NJ.

A filipino restaurant with a filipino merchandise for grocery on the other side. Parking is limited…read morespace at the back, street parking is also there if you're lucky. Accepts credit/debit card. High chair seen. See images for reference.

I cannot describe how much I love this restaurant. I honestly can't believe I just found out about…read moreit. It can be so easy to drive past it but I'm so thankful we stopped in. The staff were incredibly friendly. It gives authentic Filipino, serving a buffet of food packed with flavors and spices. It's the cutest mom and pop shop! Also, the best way to have authentic food from the Philippines!

Love their matcha and specialty drinks! I've been here multiple times and their drinks are…read moreconsistently the best in the area. Their matcha is perfectly made. Loved the new Pandan cloud matcha that was recently added to their specialty drinks, can't wait to come back and try the blueberry latte and their food items. Def be prepared to wait in line for 15-20 min because they are always busy on the weekends!

Finally got to experience this place after hearing of it for more than 2+ years! I've heard at…read moretimes this Coffee spot can be pretty packed, so I feel like I came on a really good day. First off: Service. I told the employee that this was my first time there, and they were more-than-happy to help me make a decision for my order. Patient and walked me through. Second: The Food. Let's get into it. 1) Cassava Latte ($7.50) - I was so pleasantly suprised at this drink; described as "(i)nspired by the Filipino dessert cake, made with condensed milk and coconut." The first sip, and I was intrigued! It was perfectly sweet, and the perfect mix of that coconut-dessert taste that cassava typically delivers! It tasted genuine, if that's possible. 2) Sinigang Croquette ($5.00) - This was interesting. Described as "Pork and Gabi (taro) shaped into a patty, rolled in Japanese bread crumbs, and deep fried. Served with our in-house sawsawan (dipping sauce)", it hit all the right notes. To be honest? $5.00 for 1 felt a bit steep. I'd pay $7.50 for two, though! 3) Boy Bawang Shio Pan ($7.50) - This was the most curious of all my purchases. Described as an "(i)n-house salt bread rolled in garlic and corn crumbs, filled with roasted garlic butter, topped with corn cheese whip. Inspired by the popular Filipino snack: Boy Bawang. THIS ITEM I SING ITS PRAISES. I am an absolute lover of the Boy Bawang Garlic Flavor Corn Snack --- much more pungent than anything Corn Nuts could ever offer. This Shio Pan absolutely delivered with its roasted garlic flavor! And as soon as you take a few bites ---- you get hit with that roasted garlic butter --- and let me tell you, they are not shy about their filling! Absolute master class --- but it's only for a limited run. You should definitely try! Third: Ambiance - The Cafe is quaint --- and has a seating area that could maybe fit between 18-24 people? It's just along the side of the business, but I managed to get a table for myself. Ayala, you did not disappoint! Can't wait to try your Sisig Flatbread for the next round!

Feeling hungry? This no-frills nurse-owned spot has the cure! Their tasty Bistek (beefsteak) is…read morebistek-ular- so tender and perfect for events or a hearty meal. For lunch or an early dinner, choose from a buffet they handle that usually has Lumpiang Shanghai (little fried pork or beef egg rolls), Diniguan (savory pork dish), and other standards. Take your time in their eatery or grocery and enjoy their warmth (and the macapuno ube ice cream). Service is great and the flavors will heal your cravings! NOTES/TIPS: **Park out back for easy access. Between Tacos Mexican Grill 2 and Anvy Nails. **If you're unable to place a catering order face-to-face, call them at 908-349-8849. They'll call when it's ready for pick up.

Very good selection of hot plate food for combinations plates. The seating is very limited, but…read moredon't let that stop you from taking the food to-go. They have a catering service that include a lechon option. Most of the floor space is dedicated to their food mart. They have a good selection of Filipino food, snacks, noodles, ect. There is street parking. But they have a large parking lot in the back of the building for the shops in this plaza.

A delicious find and a bargain of a Sunday buffet…read more A Filipino restaurant offering all you can eat is unheard of, especially offering over hot 20 dishes including dessert. Classic dishes include pancit, adobo, sinigang, kare-kare, and lechon. They even include dipping sauces on the side. Dessert is included, however if you want to indulge in halo-halo that comes at a separate charge but worth it. Seating area is large and tables are plentiful. There is no table service, but it's not needed or missed at the self service Sunday buffet. The operators are busy hustling food and answering phones but chat with a smile when asked questions. Such good Filipino food, plentiful and at a great price should be bookmarked in your favorites.

The Sunday buffet, now $15, deserves to be in the top shelf of the cultural conversation, like,…read moreairline magazines mention it, something on the level of "now there are super-long lines because when Bourdain and Fieri put aside their feud for 5 minutes they recommended Pamapaguena." Revisited some of the offerings from last time including ground pork and lumpia, and enjoyed some new items including the robust sisig and an enticing fried pork dish.

Easily one of the best Filipino places I've ever been to! We ordered their bagoong fried rice,…read morespamsilog, and lumpiasilog. All were very, very tasty. And the small serving of bagoong she included on the side was awesome! Not too salty and very savory. We loved how everything was served on banana leaves.. a very traditional touch that most other Filipino places don't ever do. Don't get tricked by the location.. you walk in through the glass doors and they're right there, but there was nobody working there! Turns out that that one is just their bakery; the actual restaurant is further towards the back. I had to call twice to confirm their location, and when we finally made it she graciously gave us free calamansi juices for our troubles. Such good service and excellent food .. five stars all the way!

Don't know when this place even opened for it to have closed so fast. This place doesn't actually…read moreexist. Not sure why it hasn't been removed from yelp.

Everything was delicious! I got the Crispy Pork Sisig and was a great portion and flavor!…read more Should have taken a photo before eating haha

We came in first thing in the morning for breakfast- of course we had to try the tapsilog, ube…read morepancakes, and dulce de Leche coffee. I enjoyed the tapsilog but the beef was different than the usual but the rice was good too! The ube pancakes was overloaded with berries! So good! The restaurant is smaller than what I thought it would be but its cozy. The bathroom placement was just different, you have to go through the kitchen BUT the bathroom is so clean! The food was served in paper plates and plastic utensils, which i wish was not the case because the less waste the better for the environment but I get it though the manpower is lacking! I was not informed that there was an extra $1 charge for the whipped cream in my coffee. I wouldve opted out of the whipped cream. The people were nice all throughout but it was just those two things that can be improved on! BUT the Ube pandesal with cheese was sooooo good and unexpected. It seems like cream cheese was used as the filling and they were generous with it too.

If you want great Filipino food & super friendly service, this is the place for you! The food…read morefusions are amazing especially the longanisa chopped cheese fries! The food is always hot, fresh and full of flavor! Overall the vibe is laid back and chill!

(Dined 07/16/23 SU @ 3:00pm): What did the "twelve" represent with this food truck?…read more My friend, the lil' black beast, and I were at Corgi Spirits when I noticed Twelve (Food) Truck. As I approached, I was ecstatic to see that it was a Filipino food truck and proudly wanted to support them and my heritage! I've tried a few back in Los Angeles, but they were very few and far between. Plus, we needed something to soak up all of the spirits we were consuming on this lovely afternoon. Would their truck represent and serve the Filipino community well!? QUICK BIO "You can get an authentic taste of the Philippines from Twelve in New Jersey! They are the first and only Filipino food truck in North east New Jersey. Their brightly colored, Jeepney looking Filipino food truck is affordable, delicious and always popular. They serve freshly fried lumpia (mini pork egg rolls), pancit (chicken with veggie stir fry noodles), BBQ skewer (chicken or pork on a stick) and other traditional Filipino recipes, plus some really innovative/fusion entrees & desserts. Folks can also get their fill with the help of their Catering Service. They'll bring the food, and some friendly staff along too. They promise that Twelve will leave everyone saying 'Salamat!'" PURCHASE 8pc Pork Lumpia ($9.00): Savory snack rolls made of thin crepe pastry skin called "lumpia wrapper" enveloping a mixture of savory fillings such as chopped vegetables and minced pork meat served with a side of sweet & sour chili sauce, these fat finger-shaped morsels were packed with stuffing and flavor and could've eaten more! The only knock was the average price of over $1.00/piece. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=1lYIn7qk0FN9sCpO0o7Okw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Ube Macapuno Pudding ($10.00): The pudding was creamy and thick while the sweet macapuno strings and crumbled goodness added more texture and flavor contrast. A yummy treat indeed, but again a tad on the pricey side. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=xLDBWnmTOwxjB-67Ti7Apw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE A friendly man greeted me as I approached the truck, he quickly took my order, and I patiently waited around for about 10 minutes before my order was ready. All was straightforward and greatly appreciated - thank you! PARKING (FREE) Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever the event was held. In this case, the event took place at Corgi Spirits with plenty of free onsite parking and spots seemingly along the main drag of Distillery Dr. and all nearby streets. Another option was a driving service like a bus, taxi, Lyft (we did this), Uber, or train (the closest light rail station was at Garfield Ave.) - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Your standard self-sufficient food truck with an exterior food menu, separate order and pick up windows, a small area for condiments, napkins, and utensils, no designated seating area except for the distillery itself, and natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while minimal electric street and truck lighting glowed at night. There were no TVs nor any background music except what was playing inside the distillery. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5Pj-V41BcL-hgmJah1Rc9w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I enjoyed Twelve (Food) Truck who provided me with "a taste of the Philippines". My concerns would be their extremely limited menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Yj1siAc3UdV52PFP7NzCNQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and the relatively elevated prices. They covered the basics, but I felt it would be nice if they got a bit more creative and with a fusion spin on it like lechon street tacos, sisig burritos, or simply expanding the menu if the finances allowed for it. I appreciated that Corgi Spirits created a drink https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=uqVKaX8w442My1UezurG2g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw to complement their ube macapuno pudding dish. The food and portion sizes were good, and the service was easy and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $19.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS