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Ate here today for lunch and dinner by myself after work as a temporary summer substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 361 Q. I had ordered and ate the deep fried pork belly as an appetizer, sisig pork as an entree and halo halo for dessert and to go with a side of garlic rice that it had tasted really good, delicious and amazing. The service there was also attentive, super fast and pleasant. I couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)
I've had Filipino food before at a few other Filipino restaurants and it was pretty good so recently, I was craving their food again. I came across this place in Queens which had good reviews. However, I was extremely disappointed by the food. The yelp reviews said the Palabok Overload was good, but even though it had a little bit of everything, it tasted so plain to me. There are thick noodles below all the toppings and you're supposed to mix the shrimp sauce into the noodles. But even with the mixing, the noodles unfortunately still tasted flavorless. The calamari were also limp, not crispy. We also ordered the pork sisig which came sizzling hot on a plate. The pork sisig was slightly too salty, but manageable when eating it together with the garlic rice. The third dish we ordered was the Laing which was taro leaves sautéed in coconut milk. It was something different so I wanted to try it out, but it didn't taste good to me at all. I couldn't eat more than 2 bites. My bf didn't like it either. Maybe it's an acquired taste? We ended up taking it home to not waste food, but then sadly, we ended up tossing it out which I'm not too happy about. I hate wasting food! Also FYI, even though the Laing is listed under "Vegetable" dishes, it actually came with slices of pork on top. The staff was super friendly and attentive, but the food was unfortunately below average. Maybe their other dishes are better? After we got seated, more people came and it was a full house. It seems to have some popularity especially with Filipinos, but the food here just wasn't for me.
The intestines in the barbecue platter were quite savory; the pork had a great sauce but was somewhat salty; needed to be complemented by the dip as well as the rice. The bam-i had an alluring aroma and a bevy of different textures; definitely needed some acidity from the lemon to balance the heaviness. The lechon belly was extremely crunchy; fried well, it needed the vinegar to cut through the fat. The taro leaves were delicious and but eventually felt quite filling, given the thickness of the coconut milk. Expected a hearty meal; indubitably needed a long walk afterwards.
Food was great! The kamayan costed us 50 per person (4 people) without tax and tip. I think it's a pretty good deal for the amount of food you get. We ended up taking two full containers to go for our next meal. You have to book this in advanced so the wait was very minimal, just for set up. Ordered a sisig on top and it's always my go to, this restaurant makes it the best. The interior of this place is very small, so it would be best to call in advance.
I recently I recently stopped in to try this place after our family recommended it. First impression, bustling and busy with us having to wait for about 25 minutes ( a good sign no doubt!) When they did call us to come sit, the server Marvin was very nice and he quickly took our orders and was trying to make sure he helped everyone seated. We ordered the lumpia, palobok, the chicken skins, Sigsig and halo-halo. Marvin did forget to put in the Sigsig, but we were also unable to wait so we could try it. The food was good overall, the flavors were there. If I am in back in Woodside Queens, maybe I would try this place again because they had plenty on their menu that I would like to order. I would also call ahead to see if there was a wait. This is on street parking as well.
I had the pleasure of trying this spot tonight with my cousin and I can honestly say its the best Filipino food I have had in the area. My cousin loves this place too and she recently moved here a few years ago from the Philippines and this spot reminds us of home! We had the lechon kawali, kare kare with garlic rice, pancit bihon and iscrambol. Everything was a 10/10. My favorite was the kare kare, one of my favorite Filipino dishes. It was so rich and authentic! I am also happy to report that there are a lot of tofu options for vegetarians. I can't wait to come back and try other items, especially their silogs for breakfast and sinigang! Service was really fast because it wasn't too busy and everyone is polite. 100% will be back
Food was delicious! Starting from our Chicharon Bulaklak, to the pork adobo which had some banging was so fall off the meat (no bones). The pansit palabok had lumpia on top and the sauce so delicious. You can have it as a complete meal. We also ordered the pork chops with their special sauce. It was not a Filipino dish if I may say so, but delicious as well. I certainly would like to go back!
Went there with a group of my Filipino friends to celebrate one of their bdays. One of them said to me that there are a bunch of Filipino restaurants in the area, but he thought Kalye Bistro was the best one (in the area). The seating area of the restaurant is pretty small, yet very cozy. One can pretty much see it all (minus the kitchen) at first glance upon entry. We reserved a table for 5 and were surprised by the largest table in the place. The food; I should start by saying that I have NO background of what traditional Filipino food is/should be. Heard about it plenty over the yrs, but this was my first time trying how Filipinos actually eat. My friends ordered everything. The only thing I chose was my beverage, Calamansi Juice... I liked it, could have guessed it was like "Kumquat juice"? I was very surprised by my friends telling me that there are NO Filipino sodas (pop). OK, back to the food... I felt it was all very good! Can't say that I did not like a single thing ordered. My favorite was the Fried Chicken skin... said jokingly that's almost like cheating! How could you go wrong with the best part of a chicken + frying it?! Everything, for me, had a touch of foreign (in a good way). Guess the only thing that could have been out of my westerner's comfort zone was a "shrimp paste" that came with a dish which was reminiscent of curry (with fried pork chunk, yum!). The soup they ordered was quite tasty (although for me it did not provide the "comfort food feel that it did for my friends). Our server was very nice and attentive. I felt it was very good value for what you pay.
The pork sisig was very fatty, savory, and went perfect with rice and a glass of calamansi juice! The lumpia was a STAND OUT! Please get it. The filling was perfectly juicy and salted. The lechon was unfortunately a little too fatty and the skin not crispy enough- you can do without. Service and ambiance was great! I went on a Thursday afternoon and we had the place to ourselves. It was small so I could see it filling up.
I was here with one of the other groups I am part of around a month ago. We shared a bunch of dishes and enjoyed it. The portion sizes are slightly smaller compared to some other spots but I would say the flavor of at least a few of the dishes were better. To drink I had their melon juice which is cantaloupe juice. They uniquely combine theirs with milk which I wasn't expecting but it worked pretty well and the price was pretty reasonable though I would say that outside of the many pieces of melon on top, there wasn't enough cantaloupe flavor otherwise (maybe a better mix of melon and milk would work better.) Soon arriving were the "Shanghai" or rather Lumpia Shanghai ($12) consisting of crispy eggrolls with pork and vegetable with sweet and sour sauce. They were smaller than most almost looking like mini lumpia but surprisingly well flavored. Maybe because they were thinner but I found them less oily than other spots and I could taste the filling better. From the appetizer section also was the Lechon Kawali (same price/$12) or deep fried pork belly. Similarly well prepared, they had a perfectly nice fry also not being too oily with a good crunch and some softness and they are one of the better ones I've had in recent memory. All of the main dishes below came with rice. We substituted most with garlic rice/sinangag which is reasonably only a buck more and it was pretty good. I prefer it being cooked more with the garlic oil but there was a reasonable amount of fried garlic on top and it was still well flavored. They also uniquely have Binagoongan/bagoong rice or rice cooked in shrimp paste which I presume is also a dollar more as it's the same price as the garlic rice on the menu. I was very tempted to order it as an extra. Soon arriving was one of the main dishes; Palabok Overload ($13) with rice noodles with shrimp sauce, crushed pork rinds, hard boiled eggs. This was one of the larger dishes we got and pretty reasonable for the price. I couldn't have much of it as I believe there is some squid in there but the noodle I tried was a bit gummy and the sauce was tad too sweet. It was alright in short. A bit better was the Pork Sisig ($15) or chopped pig face with bagnet (fried pork belly,) lemon and an egg on a sizzling platter. The mix of pork was nice and perfectly cooked though but it definitely could have been a bit more spicy and more seasoned compared to other spots. Rounding out or pork centric meal was the Crispy Pata ($19) or deep fried pork knuckle served with a dipping sauce. As with every other fried dish, it was perfectly fried and of course very meaty. This was the best pata I've had in recent memory though I wasn't surprised with the other pork dishes being perfectly cooked. This is a little home style Filipino spot that definitely satisfied our cravings. It wasn't the best Filipino food I've had but in particular they really do know how to fry pork well and the fact of the majority of the dishes we had were among the best I've had of their type kind of inflates rating even if the prices could be a bit lower compared to the portion sizes. Very solid little spot. Mid 4.
Once or twice a year, my foodie friends and I love to go to a Filipino restaurant to order mostly pork dishes. We call this our annual (or if we're feeling extra piggish, semi-annual) "Porktastic" dinner! In past years, we've gone to Ihawan, Tito Rad's and Kusina Pinoy Bistro. This time, Porktastic was held at Kalye Bistro! Even though the restaurant is small, they were able to accommodate my party of 14! Thank you! Reservations recommended for large parties, as we took up most of the restaurant. MENU (shared by 4 ppl): ~ Lumpia Shanghai: good but they were on the small side. ~ Lechon Kawali: these were delicious; skin was perfectly crispy. ~ Pork Sisig: this was very good but we've had better. ~ Crispy Pata: this is probably our fave dish of the night. Get this! ~ Palabok Overload: our token noodle dish to offset our all pork dinner! lol ~ Garlic Rice: $1 more for garlic rice vs plain rice. Worth it! In general, portion sizes were smaller than your typical Filipino restaurant. Service and Hospitality were fantastic! Their attention to detail were greatly appreciated, and made our Porktastic dinner a hit! Thank you!
Really good Filipino food located right by Red Ribbon and Jollibee haha. The lechon was really nice and crispy but my favorite was the palabok overload. Super umami taste with all the toppings egg, lumpia, shrimp, pork floss. Definitely want to come back and try the sisig! read more
3 years ago
Delicious food, delicious service. As many of the reviews have said, the palabok overload is more on the wet side, but really tasty still. The food is pretty authentic across the board. The waiters are very patient and accommodating with everyone, as people of all ages and backgrounds would come piling in on a Friday night. Given the popularity, I hope this cozy restaurant can expand! read more
2 years ago
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Ordered the kare kare bagnet for myself! It came with a side of regular rice. I liked how it had veggies in it, but some pieces of the meat are a bit dry since it's deep fried. It's definitely a bit on the rich side and the portion size is large so I had leftovers for another meal. My friends got the sigsig which was also pretty good, but I really liked the bagnet express my friend got! We also got the halo halo for dessert which was tasty and not too sweet. The staff were nice as well. Definitely recommend stopping by :) read more
2 years ago
They don't care about you unless you're their kind. Very bad attitude from staff, they don't acknowledge you unless you speak Filipino read more
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Dropped in for a quick dinner - the space is on the cozy side. We got the tokwat isaw, kare kare, and dinuguan. It was my first time having tokwat isaw but I love intestine and it was delicious! The kare kare was also flavorful and very comforting. My favorite Filipino dish is dinuguan and I felt that Kalye's dinuguan was on the lighter side of the flavor spectrum - perhaps may be a good option for people trying dinuguan for the first time. read more
4 years ago
We just stumbled across this amazing Filipino place that opened on the 19th of August 2022! It has a super cute outdoor setup and the inside looks nice too. Oh boy is the food delicious! We shared the Shanghai lumpia as an appetizer and got the BBQ platter with 2 pork, 2 beef and 2 chicken skewers and Bagnet Express and garlic rice. The star in my humble opinion was the Bagnet Express, which basically is spicy bitesize pork belly with crispy skin, coconut milk and shrimp paste! It was so good that I licked the plate clean. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back very soon! read more
Place was pretty hip but was a bit disappointed when I found out that the kitchen closes at 10 pm even though the restaurant is open till 11. I tried their iskrambol and it was pretty good, however the puto bungbong wasn't as good as it looked. Seemed to be lacking something ( but I just can't seem to figure out what) I'm pretty excited to try their menu next time I'm in the area. But for now, this is my rating. Plus points - the servers and staff were all very friendly and chill! read more
2 years ago
What a discovery at Woodside! Kalye Bistro is a small Pinoy resto. A few seats but comfy, 2 servers and a chef. The food was great - Filipino staples as they should be, flavorful, generous portions for sharing. Prices are also affordable compared to many of the trendier pinoy and Asian restaurants in nyc. read more
2 years ago
I have been here a few times. I cannot complain. Delish Filipino cuisine with presentation to boot. This time, night, I believe we were the last to leave. I was a bit disappointed because the food were just too salty, especially the pansit. I guess they think it has to be eaten with rice. But my experience, pansit is a meal in itself. It is hardly an "ulam" or a viand to go with rice. It was just too salty. I guess next time you place an order, you can say to go slow on sodium. It was dark with soy sauce and they probably added more salt. The same with sinigang which you normally dash with patis or fish sauce. The pares was likewise very salty. The sisig was ok. read more
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3 years ago
Small but cozy, tucked away Filipino restaurant with a great ambiance, and fairly priced amazing Filipino food! Good service, food is better than the usual suspects for Filipino food. It's a BYOB establishment which makes it better! The only two downsides: slippery floor, and no ice bucket to chill our wines. read more
I feel compelled to piggyback on my husband's "first to review," because I really like this place and think it deserves a lot of love. I'm by no means an expert when it comes to Filipino cuisine, but I think I've tasted enough of it by now to know when it's delicious, and the dishes we had at Kalye Bistro were definitely delicious. Our server was very kind and attentive as well. It's a welcome addition to the neighborhood! read more
Drove to Woodside to checkout the Filipino food scene and we were not disappointed. Started at Kalye, then on to a local market then Red Ribbon bakery our final stop. The food at Kalye was very good and the service was great. While I'm not a Philippine cuisine aficionado I will say that most of what we had was fresh and flavorful. We also had a common holiday dessert that consisted of glutinous black rice, condensed milk, coconut and shredded cheese that was outstanding! We will be back in a couple of weeks to check out a new street food spot. read more
2 years ago
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3 years ago
This restaurant doesn't have bigger space compare to other filipino restaurants in Woodside but this definity has some fun vibes. Food is on spot. I love the creamyness of the Kare Kare Bagnet sauce and the perfectly cooked veggies. Also, pork sisig is moist and not dry which I like. I'm excited to try the dessert next time. I highly recommend this place. I read more
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This is easily one of the best Fili spots in Queens. I love the Pares, creamy salty and a bit sweet of course paired by garlic rice. Sisig packed with flavors! Amazing!! The kare kare is super creamy and the umami so good, other restaurants in the area has it but I have to say they make it the best in Kalye Bistro. The pork belly is so good, im trying the kare kare with Oxtail next time I hope it doesn't disappoint with the bone and meat ratio. Its byob too, will bring drinks next time! read more
3 years ago
!!!!!!! Whatever they are cooking up here, you can trust it is GOOD. The ingredients, the flavors, the spices are like melodious in your mouth. Even the one dish I didn't care for, I still thought was impeccable. Know what I mean? I've been here three times now and it's just awesome. I even had a fight with my boyfriend here and the food just really kept me straight. We're fine now. Probably has something to do with the chicken skin. It's magical. Anyway, 10/10. Try everything. Trust. read more
3 years ago
Food was pretty good. The BBQ platter and the beef stew with bone marrow are a must. Everything was pretty affordable with good portion sizes read more
3 years ago
It was an absolutely horrendous experience. This review is long overdue, but it needs to be said. Who in their right mind would put lechon kawali (fried pork belly) in sinigang (a sour stew with pork)? If you ran out of stewed pork, it would have been better to simply cancel the order instead of substituting it with something that does not belong in that dish, all just to make money. The dish was excessively greasy and completely inedible. Never again. read more
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Delicious food, pleasant staff, FREEZING restaurant! We enjoyed our order. Unfortunately, it's so cold that we and other patrons resorted to wearing coats and scarves inside the restaurant. The food also chilled quickly and the meat became tough. We will return in the summer. Pares - Well-balanced flavors, served with a fat side of bone marrow Bangus Sisig - Nice texture and flavor Bagnet Kare Kare - On the sweeter side, bagnet is crispy Bicol Express - Objectively good but if you're Bicolano, it's not going to hit the spot read more
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I was pleasantly suprised, we were supposed to go to Jollibee but i saw this nearby and I am just so happy of this new discovery. While we were there a tv show was featuring them. i kid you not, everything is so tasty! Brings me back to my hometown! For me this is more than 5/5 rating!!! Will be back again! read more
4 years ago
The food never disappoint you. Staff are are very welcoming and ambiance is great. It's by far the best filipino food place in queens. MUST VISIT PLACE!!! read more
4 years ago
The food are well prepared and authentic filipino dish. The pork bbq is so good and the owner are so nice. read more
3 years ago
First time having Filipino food, and it was so good. We got a few appetizers, 2 mains, and a dessert. Everything was so flavorful and their portions are huge. I especially loved the sizzling sisig. Their iskrambol was so yummy, not too sweet, and it tasted like strawberry milk smoothie. Def coming back! read more
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39-06 64th St
Woodside, NY 11377
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