Update: December 6, 2025 Today and every weekend they serve arroz caldo ( rice porridge with chicken). I hope next time, they'll put boneless chicken. Also, tokwa/baboy (tofu/pork) marinated in vinegar and soy sauce, jalapeno sugar and pepper. Tofu is fried and pork is fried lechon kawali. It's delicious. Service is great and clean well lighted place. Lots of parking. read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - Chicken Arroz Caldo and Tokwa/Baboy - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

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We've been coming to Kainan for years and it's always been our favorite Filipino restaurant for the value and the flavors. The old couple that used to be there were always so friendly and helpful when ordering. They sold the restaurant last year to a younger couple who modernized the restaurant while keeping some of the same flavors. However, we were surprised to see new ownership on our most recent visit. We decided to give it a shot and had a pretty disappointing experience. We came at 5:30pm and pretty much all the food was sold out already. We usually get pork adobo, beef caldereta, chayote, lumpia Shanghai, and pinakbet but they either were sold out or didn't offer any of it. More than half the items they had were sold out which is pretty bad. How does a Filipino restaurant run out of pork adobo! With that said we still ordered food hoping for the best but it wasn't up to previous standards. The tocino only had a few pieces of meat and the garlic rice was very mushy with no garlic flavor at all. The lechon kawali seemed fresh but the fried skin had a mushy texture. Pork sinigang wasn't bad but seemed to be missing some depth to the soup. They wouldn't let us order the sinigang as an entree combo item, which we've always done, so we had to order a whole big bowl of it. The guy explaining things also didn't have the best attitude and seemed flustered while prepping the rice and food to send out. Food took a long time to come out as well. Plus, they have this weird air freshener blowing some strong incense smell that was pretty overpowering. Just overall disappointed with the changes and overall vibe of the restaurant and probably won't come back for the unforeseeable future. read more

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This was my first time having authentic filo food! The staff was very friendly and welcoming. He provided lots of good guidance and help with what to order. The shop had open seating options and many places to choose from. read more

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Yummy Filipino food here! The problem is there are too many delicious choices so if you're like me with indecision... don't worry the owners will help you. We settled on 2 dishes + rice for each of us. I got the adobo chicken + beef and potato. The hubs got adobo pork + mixed veggie dish with bitter melon/ string beans/ eggplant. You get a jumbo scoop of rice (YES!). Wow wow wow it's so delicious, you can drizzle the sauce on your rice... yummm. I also got the tiny ube steamed rice cakes. Perfect ending to a delicious lunch. We'll be back for the tocino, sisig, and the halo halo and super friendly service. This place rocks on many levels. read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - Ube Puto - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

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It's been seven years since my last time at this Filipino restaurant, as well as I am extremely happy to say that everything I had was delicious and well-seasoned. It is truly pleasing when a restaurant steadily maintains its quality over many years even with a a change of ownership. I consumed the entire Beef Kare-Kare and the whole Kaldereta for this meal. Kaldereta was savory, tasty, and creamy, making it the ultimate comfort food. The Beef Kare-Kare possessed intense flavor where it could stand on its own, even without bagoong (shrimp paste) They don't have the usual bagoong for this dish due to the ban (eye roll), they only have alamang (another version of shrimp paste) to offer. Another thing that was a pleasant surprise was the larger range of Filipino desserts. Many customary favorites, like halo-halo and leche flan, and countless other sweet treats have been greatly improved. It is a fine way to conclude a large meal. Visiting again after all these years makes me completely glad. For anybody who haven't been back like me, this is your chance to visit them again. Make sure to check their Facebook page for for their daily menu and for what Filipino dessert they have available for the day. read more

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Conrado is the new owner & operator of this Fine Filipino Dining spot, hidden in Plano! My wife & I dined in for an early dinner; Conrado operates the store; solo in the afternoon, dishes are prepped & precut in the morning. He has his 3 cute kids there, after school & they are very well behaved little ones, doing their homework. The service is awesome, Conrado took over the restaurant @ Dec of last year & has turned it in a productive & lucrative business. Overall, it's a hidden gem of old school Filipino authentic dishes that's made fresh & served hot! We had the sisig, dinuguan, beef soup & beef & vegetable mix. Real yummy & can't wait to come back! You're doing an AWESOME job Conrado! & you have a beautiful family! See you back soon pare read more

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Love, love, love this Filipino place! It's a hidden gem in Plano that serves authentic Filipino food. We ordered the pork and beef combo, milkfish, spring rolls, pork vermicelli, and halo-halo -- and everything was delicious! The vermicelli was perfectly stir-fried and well-seasoned, and the halo-halo had all the traditional toppings -- creamy, flavorful, and so satisfying. Everything tasted homemade, which made the meal even better. The food did take a little while to come out, but it was definitely worth the wait. I'll absolutely be coming back whenever I'm craving Filipino food again! read more

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Friendly service, enough seating, eating areas and restrooms were clean. Food was very delicious and the portions were good for the price. Highly recommend! read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I have been coming to and ordering from this place for years and always trusted them, but the recent ownership changes really show. I placed a big catering order for pick up weeks in advance for Christmas Eve pickup at 3 p.m. because I was throwing a 6 p.m. dinner party and I thought that was ample time. When I arrived, nothing was ready and there were lots of people just standing around waiting on their orders. No one could tell me when my orders would actually be done, which was incredibly stressful with a party clock ticking. I finally got my order right before 6, rushed home, and guests were already arriving as we walked in the door. When I left, there were still people waiting on their orders. The previous owners handled large orders so much better and I honestly miss them. The food might still be fine for a casual night, but I would not recommend this place for catering or any time sensitive big orders. read more

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The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The pancit really reminded me of home full of flavor and cooked just right. It's always special when a dish brings back memories like that. I'll definitely be coming back again and recommending this place! read more

Delicious Filipino food with authentic flavors and excellent service. --highly recommended

Im Filipino and this is a filipino restaurant ... went on a rainy saturday afternoon but this place does not dissappoint , their combo meals are pretty reasonAble price .. you can eat in or get your food to go. Im too lazy to cook and this place will definitely satisfy your filipino food cravings .. they are under new management .. i like the fact that they serve it in real plates versus styrofoam.. the place is very clean.. and the servers are very nice. My definitly go to place for my food cravings . By the way they have great desserts .. from kutsinta , puto and cassava .. i was too excited to eat it i forgot photos. I have to come back and try their ..silog menu read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - Pakbet - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I miss the times when this place was run by an older couple. Food was consistently newly cooked and hot, delicious and was also price fairly. It was my to go to spot for Filipino cuisine. Now under a new management, flavors are good, but the food was cold when served. The oil on the pork adobo was almost congealing not long after we started eating. The new offerings of silog tasted good, however was served with plain rice instead of fried rice (their menu said fried rice). I know the new management is still trying to figure things out, but I feel like some things like food being cold when you get it is not acceptable. I might try it again after a couple of more months to see if it improves, but would probably steer away from it for the meantime. read more

It was quiet and kind of bare but the food was good. I will probably try it again if we are ever in this part of town next time.

For the second time around , again rice out this time uncooked. Got the three combo, Pork barbecue uncooked. Master the serving before you served. Disappointed twice. read more

Considering trying Filipino food give this place a try the food was tasteful and delicious also try the different dishes and options from their menu .....Service was great staff was personable.... it must try for something different In Plano. read more

Great business so happy I found it during my travel through Plano! The Lechon is awesome. So tasty and juicy

3.5* Nice owners - it is a hole in the wall in the Plano area. It is cafeteria style when you order, and the food options change, and are on a rotation, so there's not a set menu to choose from! You get your own water and bus your own tray when you are done. I had high hopes because of the reviews, and unfortunately, the food fell a bit short. Ordered the specials - 2 meat and 1 veggie and 1 meat and 2 veggie option specials from the menu. The meat was tasty, but felt super oily when I ate it, as there was a layer of oil for all the meats that were ordered. The mixed vegetables was my favorite, but the jackfruit vegetable option was my least favorite, and I would recommend not ordering it. The flavor was lacking for the jackfruit dish and the texture consistency was super off putting to eat. I would be willing to go back to try other items on the menu because the owners were really kind, but would probably order their drinks, so I did see a big family group come in and order drinks for everyone and leave. read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - 2 meat and 1 veggie option on top and 2 veggie and 1 meat option on bottom - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Cute mom and pops place. Service is not fast but it is understandable. It's family working together to provide good filipino dishes. People love it and don't mind the slow service. They are very friendly and nice. Portion is generous. I can't seem to be able to finish my meal. Desserts on weekend are wonderful. They make different dishes daily depending on what ingredients mami found at the market. Lechon kawali and lumpia worth the wait. My husband tried it once when i ordered to go for him and my son, and he asked for that meal for his birthday. Definitely give them a shot, support the small neighborhood businesses. read more

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10/10 service and food! Will be coming back here when coming to Texas! They will go out of their way to check in to see if the food is good and will serve top quality food! Best Filipino restaurant ever! read more

Under new ownership and the entree and dessert options are delicious. I just wish they were open a little later during the week so that I can pick up dinner. read more

My first time having Filipino food - I was a little bit lost because there is no clear labeling as to what everything is. One of the clients kindly helped us describe everything. The owners are nice but struggled with English. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - Bitter melon, kare kare, menudo, pork adobo, and some noodle/vegetable dish - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

This little mom and pop shop, like many Filipino eateries here, has a bunch of premade dishes. You can order various meat or vegetable dishes and you're charged by how many (cafeteria style). You can also order special items off a menu. They also have lumpia and sisig (which is available on request). The place is quite spacious and can fit quite a few people inside. The food is very tasty. The one knock is their lumpia. It really should be fried to order. It was way too salty and not at all crunchy. This is one of the very few places serving halo halo in the DFW area. I've never had halo halo before and it was awesome. I would describe it as a crunchy, icy cereal with sweet red beans, jelly and fruity things, topped with ube ice cream. It was unlike anything else I've ever tasted and all the textures and variety of flavors really popped in my mouth. The owners are very sweet and they will spend time explaining the food if you've never had Filipino food before. I came for the halo halo and I'll be coming back for the food, too. read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - White rice, lumpia, pork adobo/pork belly, chayote with shrimp - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

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The food ordered are really good, the owners are friendly , service was quick and the ambiance of the place is real nice. I cant give a 5star coz i was craving for halo halo but they dont have it today........Definitely will go back to this place read more

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Terrific beef steak and pansit. Counter service. Nice and family owned. I highly recommend read more

Kare Kare and dinuguan are my favorites here. Awesome service and very clean inside the restaurant

They say everything is big in Texas not here, they are very stingy when it comes to food portions lol. Its kinda pathetic. The food is nothing to brag about and nothing spectacular in taste. I'm from So Cal so I have high expectations when it comes to Filipino food. You need a lot to work on guys you should rethink your food and process. read more

Terrible service when I tried to come here. Tried calling about ordering some lechon ahead of time for the day after, the lady interrupted me, said "WE DONT HAVE ANY MORE TODAY" and hung up on me before I could say it was for the following day. Tried calling the next day after they are supposed to be open, the phone rang for a while and then it sounded like someone picked up and then immediately hung up. Wanted to bring some friends to try Filipino food but guess not. Disappointed. read more

I never knew this was here. I popped in on a weekday lunch and got kare kare and pork adobo takeout and both were excellent. I'll be back to try more stuff. read more

Food is cold ! Not worthed to drive that far . Lechon belly is also cold . I will not go back there .

This mom and pop small restaurant reminds me of home. Im glad it did not go big box like Inihaw did when they added grocery items, here it seems they are just content with being a restaurant and thats great. There are some hidden items not on the menu posted above their store so if you are filipino they might have what you need. We tried the Lumpia at 65 cents a piece. Its crispy on the outside, soft in the inside. The adobo had the best amount of sourness to not overpower the pork. The pancit had some chicken and vegetables in it and had more ingredianrs than just pancit, which I like. Operators were friendly too. Ill certainly be back! read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - Pork Adobo on top, Pancit on bottom - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

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A great stop to try out authentic Filipino food! The elderly couple working at front were super sweet. Service can be slow but wait is manageable. They even have halo halo which is a Filipino desert I always wanted to try! Everything was good as expected! read more

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Excellent Filipino restaurant in Plano. The owner is very friendly and serviceable. The store is very up to date, clean and well air conditioned. The food is very tasty, portions are big and enough to share. I went with Filipino friends and they all loved it. Definitely coming back to try other dishes! read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

Simple, good home-cooked meals. Nothing fancy; just tried and true Filipino flavors. Service is warm and great. They will accommodate you as necessary. It is so easy to be a regular there especially if you have Filipino food cravings. read more

Rude lady yelled at me saying she's not ready and still "preparing herself" when I asked her how the food is sold to go... it was 15 minutes after opening and I wasn't asking her to hurry. Just asked how they sell the food to go. But she seemed angry. So I just left. We can both have a better day read more

So I ordered a few things here to try. I tried the Dinuguan and a spoonful of it took me right to my childhood and I almost cried mama! Then I tried the kare kare and it's just as good as I would eat it in the Philippines. They even took the time to separate the beef and the sauce so it taste better. I ate that kare kare and my legs start to shake from all that goodness!! Now at this time I'm super stoked I tried the dessert and the dessert Sapin Sapin is good but I had better. Overall the food is awesome! The place is clean and the staff are old and that's what makes this food good...it's made by ancient Filipinos. read more

Racist lady at counter, been here before was fire first 2 times. This time the lady was so rude, essentially yelled at me for using the restroom waited in line just for her to tell me the food that's sitting in front of me was no good and I couldn't have the dish I wanted, but then family came in and she was so kind to them.never again. read more

I am Vietnamese but grew up in an area with lots of Filipino cuisine. Filipino cuisine is hard to come by but I'm so glad I found Kainan Sa Laguna and that it's only 10 minutes from where I live now! I absolutely love their pork adobo and halo halo. The owners are so friendly and sweet, I enjoy coming here for lunch. read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - Halo halo! Yum! - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

I'm a complete novice to Philippino food, so please take it easy on my review. Since it's not too far from where I live, so I decided to give it a try. This is a no-drill, mom-and-pop business serving home cooking food. The menu includes a few combos, which is good for those like me that don't know what exactly to get but want to try different items. It's cafeteria style, so you get your food quick. I ordered a two-item combo: the beef and fish. The beef was very tender and flavorful. It was like braised beef with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. The sauce was not too greasy or rich, and it didn't taste like too exotic. The fish is a bit fishy or maybe more than a bit. It was spicy with a slight sourness and coconut taste. In fact, I like the sauce more ham the fish. I mixed the sauce with the steam rice. It was very delicious! The service was fine. The owner (I think he is) is very friendly. He took time to introduce the food to me, so I go to know what I was getting. I'll come back again to try other items. If I'm bold enough, I may try their dinuguan - pork in pig blood. No kidding! read more

Kainan Sa Laguna - Combo meal - beef, mackerel tail, house soup - Filipino Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Best place for Filipino food on Plano. Food is authentic and very tasty. staff are very hospitable. Price is very reasonable.