I was in the mood for some Filipino food and did a quick yelp in Google search to see what was around. Slightly out of the way was Kainan Sa Kanto but based on the reviews, I wanted to go and check it out. So very glad I did! Tucked away in a small shopping strip, this is a restaurant/market/bakery. They have a few different plate options and considering it was on the smaller side, I was shocked by how many options they had. All the typical Filipino options honestly. I got the Pancit and the pork belly + a pack of their Ube Pan de Sal. It was all so delicious. I've gone back twice already and keep trying different sides + always getting the pork belly haha. Check this place out, you won't be disappointed!! read more

I was craving some Filipino food and this local casual spot popped up on Yelp. It's Filipino fast-food style with the display of warm fresh food laid out on the counter. I got them for takeout. It was irresistible to grab just one protein and ended up with BBQ meat skewers, Lechon Kawali, , and Pork Adobo. I had a nice side of steamed veggies and it helped compliment my heavy meal with rice. I found it to be very delicious and gave myself plenty for leftovers!!! They have catering options available and the sizes are shown up on their walls with pricing. They also have a vast selection of pastries for their bakery items!! PS They accept payments through Zelle!!! read more

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Came across this place cause my Mom was in town and was craving a Filipino breakfast. Not a lot of Filipino restaurants are open before 9am to serve any so this was a nice find! This place is small, but cozy and reminded me of places in the Philippines. Tita Margie was super sweet and let us try some things before ordering. They serve all sorts of silog here which is nice. The tocino though was too tough and too thick for my liking but the longanisa was good and I was able to add lumpia as a side. Nice to know there's a place we can go to early morning for these cravings. Will be back to try other foods. They also sell catering and frozen lumpia by the dozens as well as other snack favs. Definitely worth the try! They're open everyday at 7am. read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Tocilog- Tocino with eggs over easy on top of garlic rice. - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

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My first visit and my last! Right before I entered the restaurant I saw someone come in and leave right away. There were no menu descriptions or signs or pricing readily available. It was a bit strange that I was the only customer. Literally should have taken all these signs to leave. I decided to stay to just give it a try but little did I know this experience would turn sour. I ordered breakfast, assuming it was a silog. A silog is sinanag (garlic rice) + itlog (fried egg) + meat of your choice. I chose daing (fried milkfish) and added and paid extra for additional longanisa sausage. The staff person puts my order together then charges me, bags it up, and says thank you. Not the nicest person I ever met, but they did their job. I waited for a minute and assumed they would be frying up my egg, but no. I asked if she put the egg inside (because maybe I missed it), but no. The person said egg would be an extra item! I probably should have left, but I was craving Filipino breakfast so bad! I still ordered a fried egg, waited, paid extra, and left. The longanisa was surprisingly larger than most, the daing fish was smaller than most, garlic rice was plentiful than most, and the basic fried egg that I paid extra for still haunts me! The meal did satisfy my Filipino breakfast craving, but I ridiculously paid more than I intended! read more

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No frill Filipino fast food that's crammed inside a Filipino grocery store. There isn't much indoor dining space, as there are canned foods stacked everywhere. The food is just okay--nothing too memorable. Service was decent, but not overtly friendly. read more

Kainan sa Kanto is a "Turo Turo" (translation: point point) style Filipino restaurant. That means that the food is laid out like a fast food Chinese restaurant and you simply point at what you want. You can get lechon, tocino, Filipino BBQ, garlic rice, adobo, turon, and and all the classic, crowd pleasing Filipino staples at a pretty reasonable price and you take it to go. It's not intended to be a dine in restaurant in any way, but that's what it is. The food is reasonably priced, and they're open promptly at 7am, which is perfect if I want to pick up a lunch before work. Incidentally, this is why I come here: I come here at 7am before work for phone orders for catering for work potlucks. (Note: I order 1-2 days ahead). Today, I got a half tray of pancit bihon for $55. I've ordered lumpia Shanghai from here and it was also popular (though I'd recommend that you get your own sweet chili sauce from your local Asian market as the sauce isn't great from here). If you are looking for made to order Filipino food to dine in with friends, then this is not it. I believe food is cooked mostly in the morning, so your miles may vary depending on when you come in; however my experience for Filipino breakfast and lunch is pretty reliable and it's pretty convenient for my catering needs. read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

9/19/24 Picking up food for auntie. While in town, I am missing the food from Kainan sa Kanto. As usual, Jose is there to greet me & said "See you next time" as I was leaving. Got some fried milkfish (bangus), veggies (green beans & cabocha combo and an order of pansit for auntie as requested. I bought beefsteak for Hubby. Theirs is usually good. The food wasn't looking particularly fresh as it is later in the day but I am hoping it's still as good as I remember it to be. There's still a lot of selection to choose from, the usual dinuguan, adobo, nenudo, ampalaya, embutido, bbq pork & chicken, etc. Only 2 turon but I resisted the purchase lol Will see when we eat the beefsteak later when we get home read more

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I ordered the unhealthy stuff. lol Sisig & lechon kawali with garlic rice. Everything was delicious & they had many options. However, I was disappointed they didn't have the most basic soup dishes like tinola or sinigang. I needed that to help with the greasy things I ordered. Fair prices. The little store was jam packed with Filipino goodies everywhere. The auntie wasn't smiling much, but it's ok the food is delicious so I'll definitely be back. read more

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I'm not sure what to say about this place. As some reviews mention, this is a "point at the food that's displayed" place. No descriptions. No prices. My Pinoy friend helped me find my favorite dish...pancit bihon. But apparently none was left except for some in one styrofoam cup container. OK. I ordered that. My friend ordered the lumpia and rice. We both had coconut water to drink. When we were leaving we grabbed a small bag of pandesal and a little flan we saw in the refrigerator. Total... over $80. Now, did the drink and the pandesal and flan raise the price by $40? Maybe. I told my friend while we were walking out of Kainan Sa Kanto, I know this isn't Bacolod, but, I wish they gave the prices for each thing we ordered BEFORE we ordered. I don't like surprises, and this was not street food prices. read more

Nice to know this place is local when I have cravings for fried pork belly. Normally the one at grocery stores can be tough but the lechon here was fatty, soft, crispy and meaty. I was happy. Came in on a Friday around 5:15pm? Was scared of slim picking but they still had a lot to offer. Their sisig has onions and bell peppers if you like that go for it. The turon was not as bad as it may look. The plantain was sweet and medium soft/firm. They have some seating but for the most part I think people just grab and go. It's nice they offer baked goods and even some grocery items. I prefer these mom and pop places b/c it's like someone's recipes etc. Every place is slightly different and you just look for which place you prefer. read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Lechon sushi and turon - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

Ok, if you are in the general area of Lakewood and craving for sone filipino food. This is a good spot. It's small, quaint and seating is kind of limited. I mean there are tables, but some of the tables were used for the baked goods that they sell. Its a mini store and fast food store. So if you are dining in with a group of four. You're good. If not, order to go and take your food home, to a local park or the beach area which is not far. Items are limited, but fir this type of store its good. You got your basic food choices which seems to be made in a daily basis and you get to choose from a mini buffet bar. Like I said, if you craving for quick filipino food and need it quick this is the spot. Flavor is good and the staff is always cheerful. Tip: Bathrooms are for staff and owners only. read more

A place of comfort and reminiscing especially for Filipinos Delicious Pinoy Food Mouthwatering Delicacies Has favorite Filipino groceries A place you will love read more

First and last. Very expensive meal $17+ for a disgusting breakfast. Doesn't show cost of any meal- breakfast, combo. Doesn't give you a breakdown of your meal $52+ for 2 meals (a breakfast, plus a disappointing small pieces of liempo and a Diet Coke. Tapa was loaded with oil, corned beef seems old, garlic rice but never tasted any garlic on it, fried bangus loaded with flour. Condiments in a bottle - vinegar, soy sauce, patis, etc were filty. Place was dirty, poor ventilation (came out smelling like you cooked the food coz the smell stayed on your clothes. Service disappointing as well. You will regret coming to this place. read more

I usually have a craving to eat pork belly and this place always hits the spot! I am glad I live so close to a Filipino restaurant! I love to eat pancit and adobo from here as well. Customer service is good and it always smells so good once I walk in! Definitely recommend if you don't want to drive to west Long Beach or Carson area for Filipino food, this spot hits :) read more

More of like a 3.5 to me. I saw a review suggesting this place is better than Pinoy Pinay down the street (which I've frequented since I was a kid), but I don't feel the same way. The food just isn't as fresh, and way too pricy for the portions. However, they do have a lot of options to choose from and the flavors were good, nothing special. I feel like they'd be 5x better if the food was actually hot, but even sitting under warmers the food was kind of cold, and we dined in immediately after ordering. What we ordered: Two combo 2's, which comes with rice and two entrees. We did pancit, pork sisig, and bangus. We also got 10pc lumpia (45¢ per piece) and a chicken empanada. All the food had good flavor. I see a lot of reviews related to catering that praise the taste of the food which I totally agree with, however the difference in freshness is my issue. Bangus barely had any meat on it. Lumpia was cold as hell but surprisingly still very crispy. Empanada was good but nothing special. Total price came out to $38 for everything, which I feel like I could pay the same price for two people at a buffet in the area, or pay less at Pinoy Pinay. You could even pay this much and get way more food at Gerry's Grill. read more

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Good food tasty small place but looks clean lots of Filipino delicacies.. Service are good very polite read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Yummy - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

Super great food, quick service, and lots of options! The food tasted pretty fresh when I came around 12PM on a Wednesday. It was warm, soft, and had really good authentic flavor. Good seating and feels clean, but wish there was more space in case I came in a larger group. The menu is also a bit confusing, so it would be great if there was a more prominent and clearer signage with menu options and pricing. There was also not any signage for the food on display, so it would be helpful to know the names of the food. Overall, great place if you're looking for delicious authentic Filipino food. read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Combination plate - garlic rice and sisig + extra bistec - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

LOVE THIS PLACE for all things Filipino! They also open super early which is great if you've got an early gathering. Call ahead to place an order on the phone for parties! read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - 100 piece Shanghai, 1/2 tray lechon kawali - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

Kainan Sa Kanto on Del Amo Blvd. in Lakewood is a hidden gem serving up delicious Filipino fare that will remind you of your Lola's or Ate's cooking. The star of the show here is definitely the lechon. The crispy skin gives way to perfectly tender meat, making it an absolute must-try. Every bite is a flavor explosion! They have a great selection of other dishes too. The pancit was another favorite, with a savory and satisfying taste. The chicken adobo was classically delicious, and the bbq skewers offered a delightful sweet and salty balance. For the more adventurous eaters, I recommend trying the cow tripe with peanut sauce kari kari. It was surprisingly tasty and well-prepared. No Filipino meal is complete without dessert, and Kainan Sa Kanto doesn't disappoint. Their turon, those amazing sweet egg rolls filled with plantains, are simply divine. And to cool off after a satisfying meal, their halo halo is the perfect way to end your visit. Overall, Kainan Sa Kanto is a fantastic restaurant that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere along with incredible homemade Filipino food. I highly recommend checking it out! This review was written by me. Yelp can lie all they want about me using AI for my reviews which is absolute nonsense. read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Place is delicious and staff is great! Salamat po will come back here again! Definitely recommend

Delish food ...good service Kainan sa Kanto" usually brings to mind a simple, comforting, Filipino food spot--the kind of place you find on a street corner serving home-style dishes, affordable meals, and relaxed vibes. read more

Paid so much money for dried out chicken and pork skewers. It was in the morning, so they can't have been that old, but definitely overcooked. It was hard to get the meat off of the stick because it was so dry. The garlic rice was delicious so maybe pick a different side to go with your rice read more

Just picked up an order of lumpia, the lumpia has no meat inside. It's just taste like the egg roll pastry wrap. Wtf are you serving. I will never buy from this place again. Wack, def deserve this 1 star. read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Meatless lumpia. - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

Small shop that opens early at 7 am and the food are freshly cooked delicious Filipino dishes.

Food is great and all staff is friendly. Owner was very friendly and attentive. Food is very traditional. If you have not tried it, be ready to get a flavorful experiency. The place is small giving a friendly and homely feeling. Aside of being a restaurant, it also has some typical products for sale. read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

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I had a Friendsmas & quickly needed some Turon! I decided to call & order ahead of time to get 10 pieces of their freshly made Turon. Their Turon was $1.29 per piece including tax. It came out to be $14.13. Their Turon was packed with deliciousness. Crispy on the outside & the inside of the Turon had some jackfruit. Best Turon I've ever tasted. They also do catering which is a plus. Can't wait to try their other Filipino dishes! read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Turon - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

When I walk in here it's like feels like everyone in here are family. Much love to my Tito's in here for the good food to help me feel back home. Get the beef kaldareta and chicken adobo those never miss ! A plate is somewhat pricey but you get what you pay for. Will always be back to support. Maraming Salamat sa lahat ng pagkain !!!!!! read more

Rude service from a lady . Walked in there got treated like she didn't want me there. All the food looks dry . I just got off work I didn't need all of that . I still bought the food but I Won't be coming back there. I'll take a drive to Long Beach island pacific . read more

I had the saddest lumpias I've ever eaten in my life from here that I ordered for Christmas. They barely had any meat inside but it looked like a normal sized lumpia. It was mostly wrapper! I actually thought some of the lumpias didn't have any meat inside, but that's probably because they were also overcooked! I wish I took photos but they had to be thrown out because barely anyone ate the lumpia, which never happens at a Filipino party. I ordered lumpia from here for Thanksgiving and they were perfect and everyone loved them. So whoever made the lumpia for Christmas this year was being really stingy with the meat. It was like eating greasy, deep fried lumpia wrapper. Hopefully that was just a one off and they don't continue to make their lumpia that way. read more

Entrees are tasty. Prices are reasonable considering food ingredients have increased. The pork asado, corned beef , & cheese buns were yummy. However, put them in the icebox,, if not eaten the same day. Takeout catering was efficient & courteous, even during the holidays. They also sell some filipino groceries. Few tables. Casual, cozy restaurant- deli in Lakewood. read more

Came here to say for a quick bite. The food was bland and dry. I was really hoping for the best when I came here but left disappointed. The cashier was rude and in a rush. I would not return. read more

I spent $40 for 4 small containers. I've been to other places that have more for less money. The food was okay. The sig-sig and Lechon meat were pretty tough. I'm going to stick to the Carson area for my food. read more

Disgusting!! there was a hair on my food!! I threw it right away!! Completely desperate for Filipino food. the food didn't look fresh at all . Never again . This place needs better people working there . Old lady has no manners . I'll take business somewhere else read more

Love the lumpia's ! We always cater a tray for parties & they always have them ready to go! Affordable & delicious

Best lumpiang shanghai ever! We brought it for Thanksgiving potluck and it was gone in 60 seconds! Jk! It was wiped out by guests fast though...they just kept on eating it, even before dinner proper started, because it was very tasty and crunchy. We will order this again. read more

The ambiance isn't the best but I ordered a tray of pansit and beef caldereta and it was a huge hit!

The lady giving the food is so rude. And they don't give enough amount of food and she's rushing all the customers to tell her what food they want. Food is not even good. read more

Excellent customer service and the food was absolutely delicious! I ordered in advance and it was ready at the time that I asked for. I ordered the bistek and turon this time. The beef in the bistek was tender and the turon was crunchy even the day after. I have had their other entrees the last few weeks at family parties that I have attended and they were highly recommended. I will most definitely order from this business again! read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

Very fine & nice folks, with authentic amazing Filipino home-style tasties! We're very accommodating for my last minute order-to-go!!

Literally translates to "Diner at the Corner" this place is on the corner of the building. A very small corner. Its your typical one stop shop point to go restaurant. They do have more than just want are in the warmers, like we asked if they had pancit and they did. The low prices is probably what keeps this place here. The food, its OK. I don't know for sure but I do think some of these dishes were cooked in the morning and just sit in the warmer all day. So depending on when you order your meal might not be at its best. I get it, it probably serves the needs of many locals or local filipinos trying to find a taste of home, but this don't taste like my home. Overall, the food was OK, its hard to say there's a favorite that they specialize in, so that'll have you coming and trying stuff out until you've tasted everything. read more

Kainan Sa Kanto - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, California

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