Really enjoyed our visit to Kamayan's new, bigger location right next door! The space feels so much more open and comfortable, with better spacing for the plates and the cabana-style chairs are SO comfy, such a nice touch. They even offered us a complimentary drink for the wait, which was such a thoughtful gesture and definitely appreciated. And the food? Tasty as always. The stars of the night were definitely the Sizzling Sisig and the Bistek, that Bistek was so good!!! Great food, better ambiance, and a really thoughtful experience overall. Can't wait to go back! read more

Kamayan Atl - Tolang and Bistek - Filipino Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Kamayan ATL is an absolute gem--and one of the best dining experiences we've had in the Atlanta area. It's easy to see why it's Michelin Recommended. The recognition is thoroughly deserved. Every dish we tried showcased the rich, comforting flavors of Filipino cuisine, prepared with exceptional care and quality. Our favorite was the Eggplant Coconut Curry, which was simply outstanding. We also loved the Pork Lumpia (spring rolls), Chicharrones (crispy fried chicken skins), Pancit Bihon-Canton (noodles), Bistek Baryo (beef), and the Lechon Kawali (braised pork belly). Honestly, there wasn't a single disappointing dish on the table. Don't skip the fresh juices. They're incredibly refreshing, and the Calamansi juice is an absolute must-order. For three people, we spent $127 before tip for two appetizers, one noodle dish, three entrées, two fresh juices, and water (no alcohol). Considering the quality of the food and the overall experience, we thought it offered excellent value. If you're looking for authentic Filipino comfort food, Kamayan ATL belongs at the top of your list. We left thoroughly impressed and already looking forward to our next visit read more

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This restaurant was so fun and full of good energy and great service from all of the staff. The decor makes you feel like you are in the islands. This was our first time here and we had great recommendations from our server but the shrimp and the ube crème brûlée were our two favorites. Also the fresh juices were great. I got a lime juice that was so refreshing. read more

Didn't have a resy, had to wait ~20 mins. Food was delicious and super flavorful, a little too salty at times. Their juices are also super fresh and is a nice palate cleanse in between bites. Service was quick and attentive despite a packed restaurant read more

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I made reservations for a birthday dinner for a group unfamiliar with Filipino food to introduce the cuisine. Upon entering we were greeted with a friendly host. The restaurant was packed out and even with reservations had to wait 30mins to get seated. Inside is cute and cozy but can get loud. We ordered family style as thats truly the only way to enjoy Filipino food. We ordered: Pork lumpia 3/5 Crispy palabok 3/5 Laing 5/5 Ginataang talong 5/5 Crispy pata 4/5 Beef Kare kare 4/5 Sizzling sisig 5/5 We also got an assortment of juices and desserts. Overall, Kamayan represents Filipino food well and I can see many cultures enjoying their rendition. read more

Kamayan Atl - Laing- highly recommended - Filipino Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Service was fast and friendly. I got recommendations from a nice lady sitting at the counter. She knew it was my first time there and recommended what I was pretty much going to order so I took that as a great sign. Sesig seemed a little small but was flavorful. It was very spicy for me but It was an addictive spice. To accompany this, I got an order of their stir fried green webs which had a sweet and savory flavor with a small hint of spice. Highly addictive. I liked these more than the Sesig. I don't mean that as a bad thing, but I'd go back just for these! Ambiance is loud. Lots of people crammed into a smaller space that is optimally situated to accept as many people as possible. Very organized and well oiled. The use of the radios among the loud crowd might not make this a good "date night spot" if you're wanting to talk or if you're fine with your discussion getting lost in the noise. The decorations are very islands inspired. Well worth the experience overall! read more

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I always pass this restaurant & usually they are always packed. I'm so happy I was able to come during slower times. When you walk in it smells soo good, and they have the cutest filipino decor everywhere. They place isn't particularly huge. I would recommend maybe getting a reservation just incase they get busy. Service: If you are expecting 5star service, Don't. Come here with good food in mind. Sit, eat, and go home. They weren't rude, but deff wouldn't say it was your Georgia southern hospitality. Nobody greeted us for a good 10 minutes. 4 people saw us just standing in the waiting area. There was a server on the phone who ignored us completely until she was done. I would've liked some acknowledgement. I feel like we weren't greeted at all actually, which is whatever I've been to many asian restaurants like this tbh. I am only mentioning this because I know us southern folks would probably be a little caught off guard. The food was incredible that it makes up for the lackluster service. Our actual server was fine. I think bc of language barrier he didn't really make small talk, but I appreciated the food recs. The food also came out in lightning speed. I was very shocked that the chicken adobo came out in under 10 minutes. Appetizers: We got the BBQ chicken satay which was slightly burned, but so much flavors! I wish I had more sauce they put on the skewers it was so good! We also ordered the chicken chicharron, but I don't think the server caught that so he never put it in. It's Ok tho. We ordered enough food. Entree: We got the Chicken Adobo, and It reminded me of my mom's soy egg stew. Very hearty, but Salty with a capital S! It was still good, but deff needed the rice to eat with it. I wouldn't recommend this dish if you have high blood pressure, but it is VERY hearty, rich and worth to try. The Lechon Kawali was sooo good! It didn't have that gamy pork smell. I don't normally order pork for the smell. You can definitely taste the spices of the pork. It was so good. I didn't really care for the sauce too much. It was just a little on the sweeter side. I was expecting the red fish sauce, but they gave me a green sweet sauce. Dessert: We got the Ube flan, which I did not know it was gonna come with a Ube cake. I love the flan part. It was very rich, but I wish there was more flan to cake ratio. The cake wasn't bad it was just a little dry. The Creme Brulee with Ube jam was good, but I think it would taste better without the Ube jam. It was a little dry almost like red bean paste rather than a jam. It didn't taste bad, I was just expecting a more lighter consistency to match the crème brûlée. Price point: The food was slightly on the pricer side, but it wasn't too bad. Pretty average for ATL restaurants in this economy. The Entrees range 20+ for the most part. If you want some affordable options The two Under $20 they have the Lechon sisig tacos for $13 and Sunday Brunch only: for $18 Bangsilog. read more

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First of all in order to even get a reservation here you need to keep an eye on it online and they open reservations approximately 30 days beforehand and that's as far as it goes. So you need to be diligent in the first place to get a reservation and after arriving, I realized why because the place was completely packed even for an early scheduled dinner. It is located in a huge strip mall with a bunch of other restaurants and a lot of shared parking, but it gets full so you have to get lucky to find a spot and luckily parking is free While the website says they welcome walk-ins I can tell you now that on the weekend for dinner dinners good luck This was our first time here and we ordered quite a few items as you can tell from the photos. While the food is good, I will tell you that it is unique while still authentic for example, the crispy Palabok pancit is quite trendy. The lumpia Shanghai was good and you could actually taste the pork. The dessert of the flan combined cake was also good and not overly sweet. The chicken adobo was a bit on the salty side. And frankly, I thought there would be more chicken. The pork barbecue skewers were good, but not sweet and usually Filipino barbecue is supposed to be more on the sweeter side. The Halo halo was unique in the sense that it had some odd fixings on it such as marshmallows and candy that are not part of a special let alone traditional version of this. It also was missing quite a few ingredients that are what I would deem required. For example, no jackfruit and no sweet beans. I have to say, though this place definitely does justice to the Filipino culture and Filipino cuisine overall it is still a great strong restaurant that I would recommend you go to and check out. I have no other comparisons for the area, but this was definitely well worth the visit. The decor is absolutely incredible as well. Truly authentic and pays good homage to the culture and country. Congratulations to these owners and cooks for all that they have accomplished and so happy to be able to patronize Filipino owners. If I'm back in the area, definitely would come back here and try other dishes and I hope that it is all just as delicious as this meal. read more

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Kamayan is SO good! My friend was raving about this place, and I can also tell why it's Michelin recommended. I'm so jealous that Atlanta gets to have restaurants like Kamayan--seriously such a gem. I also crave Filipino food all the time, so this restaurant really hit. My friend told me they're usually quite busy and there is a wait, so get a reservation! However, we were lucky and there was no wait at all on a Friday afternoon. read more

I made reservations in advance and my family of three came for my first visit on Sunday evening. Since I was clueless what to order, I read my fellow Yelper recommendations of the green beans and chicken wings which were tasty. Staff was kind and attentive. Our dishes came out quickly and I appreciated the free rice. The mango juice I ordered was refreshing. I really loved the bistro baryo which had a delicious sauce that came with the tender beef which reminded me of a Taiwanese beef dish my mom makes. Kids enjoyed the churros for dessert. The seating was comfortable and the setting was relaxing and joyful. I am glad to try Filipino food for the first time and found it nourishing and satisfying. read more

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Stopped here for lunch right when I got into Atlanta! It was my first time trying Filipino food family-style, and it was such a cool experience getting to share all the different dishes with friends. Everything we ordered was 10/10--the flavors were all so unique and delicious. ​Service was really fast, too, and they made sure we were taken care of. Plus, the vibe is super cozy and has an island feel. Definitely a great spot to visit. read more

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A few years on from their first brick-and-mortar opening next door, newly expanded Kamayan ATL continues to be a gem for Buford Highway. The Michelin recognition is in everything - from the detailed, personal touches of the decor, the flavors and colors of each entree, and the warm yet attentive service each and every time you walk through the door. The best Filipino restaurant in Atlanta. read more

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Best restaurant in Atlanta! If you're looking for authentic Filipino food, this is the place to go! I can't recommend this place enough. The ube churos were amazing. I was so happy they served the Sisig in a hot plate which gives it a more authentic feel to it. It truly felt like I was eating food from home. The service was amazing and they always made sure we were taken care of despite it being busy. Highly recommend trying this place out! read more

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Finally made it to Kamayan ATL for my first visit and honestly I'm still thinking about it. From the second I opened the door, the aroma of fresh spices hit me. I knew immediately I was in for a flavor explosion! The space is stunning and beautiful but so welcoming. I was meeting friends who were already deep into their meals, so I decided to jump right in with some light bites. First I tried the Veggie Lumpia. Who knew a mix of taro, cabbage, carrots, tofu, and sweet potato could taste this good fried up? Total crunch perfection. Ube Crème Brûlée captured my attention immediately. Everyone knows I'm obsessed with ube, so this was a non-negotiable. I already love a good crème brûlée, but adding ube? Game changer. This is officially my favorite dessert combo ever. They insisted I have Halo Halo Espesyal before I leave. I was stuffed, but they insisted I try their most popular treat. It's a literal party in a glass! Shaved ice topped with flan, ube ice cream, milk, tapioca, coconut jelly, jackfruit, banana, and red mung beans. It's colorful, full of surprises, and so refreshing. I was also so delighted to hear that this Michelin-celebrated restaurant does so much for the local community. I love supporting businesses that give back. Kamayan ATL is officially my new favorite spot. Keep up the amazing work. I'll see you guys again very soon! #KamayanATL #FilipinoFood #AtlantaEats #UbeLover #HaloHalo #MichelinGuide #ATLFoodie #SupportLocalATL #Veggielumpia #AtlantaDining #ashsaidit read more

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Visited this popular Filipino place with an old friend who I haven't met in 3 years. It's was a full house when we visited on a Saturday, just as we expected, but being seated by the window means we had a bit more space and privacy to talk. We got the chicken adobo and sizzling lechón sisig, and both liked the sisig over the chicken leg. The chicken leg was a bit too salty, and tends to tire out after a few bites. The sisig is a nice spicey kick to it and is great with rice. We also got the spring rolls (not pictured) and they were crispy. Overall would greatly recommend is you are craving for yummy Filipino cuisine in Atlanta! read more

Kamayan Atl - Chicken Adobo and Sizzling Lechón Sisig - Filipino Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Loved our experience here! It was my first time trying Filipino food and it did not disappoint. We started with the shrimp spring rolls and the chicken skewers. Both so good, but oh my gosh those skewers were incredible. I got a brunch dish that had milkfish, rice and fruit. It was original and very good! Ended with ube churros, which we enjoyed but wish tasted more like ube. I would love to come back another time to try more items! read more

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Our new favorite Buford Highway go to....maybe all of Atlanta. This is a 5+. We came in for lunch on a Saturday at 130 PM. Place is packed packed packed from the world over. Just awesome. Everything about this restaurant gives off great vibes. The order: App - Pork Skewers. The flavor was great and spicy. Very healthy portion. Entree. Eggplant Coconut - oh my. One of the best issues I've ever had. Delicious! Bean Noodle Vermicelli (menu has another name for it). Outstanding flavor and mix of meets and vegetables and noodles. The noodle flavor just popped when you took a bite. We will be back!!! Excellent. read more

Kamayan Atl - Coconut Eggplant - Filipino Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

It was our first time trying Filipino food. It gets super packed on weekends, so I would recommend doing reservations. We got the green beans, shrimp rolls, garlic prawns, pork leg, adobo chicken, and most of the ube desserts. We enjoyed the green beans and adobo chicken. The flavors were unique on both dishes. The other dishes were fine, but nothing really stood out. The ube charros were amazing, definitely get those. The service was ok, we had to keep asking for everything: silverware, plates, napkins, water. read more

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Went with a friend for an early dinner around 4:45pm. Didn't realize we needed a reservation, but were able to take two seats up at the bar, which was a fun place to sit and watch various dishes come out of the kitchen. Food ordered: -Pancit Bihon Canton noodles - SO DELICIOUS (will be coming back for this one for sure!) -Sisig tacos - good (warning: a little on the spicy side for white folk like me) -Lumpianisa rolls - okay -Ube Flan Cake - wonderful -Crème Brûlée (has ube at the bottom) - very good -calamansi juice - delicious Calamansi juice, half pineapple - delicious The staff was all very friendly and kind, and even tho the restaurant was busy, they operated smoothly and quickly. The restaurant is super cute inside. Someone was having a birthday in the semi-private space on the side and it is making me consider having my birthday there as well. read more

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We used to get Kamayan when it used to be pick up spot. We loved the presentation but felt like the food was always too cold for our liking. Once it opened as a restaurant, they weren't very experienced and food took hours to pick up so we kind of forgotten about the spot but I recently went and they finally got everything straightened out. Food came out fast, service was good, and the food was warm and delicious that I cant wait to go back! Loved their veggie curry dish and my favorite lechon fillappino dish. Will come back for more! read more

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Went here for dinner tonite. Ordered veggie lumpia - nothing spectacular- freshly made but won't recommend. Pork bbq appetizer and vegan Kare kare. Both were well made. Ordered one flan cake. Flan was delish, cake was dry. If I go again, churros may be. Or go to sweet hut next door. Service excellent. Spacing tight between tables. Bathroom was spotless. read more

This restaurant sucks . Seating makes you feel cluster phobic. Food too heavy and greasy. Beef that I tried seemed too much overcooked and old. Do not order any sort of vegetables! It's very mushy yucky and gross taste like hospital cooking for convalescence, read more

We've been coming here and the food never disappoints! Wonderful staff as well; customer service is on point. If you want to try Filipino food this is the spot to go to. The restaurant feels like I'm back home. Keep up the awesome job, Kamayan staff! read more

Green beans - 5/5 delicious. Unique flavors citrusy, sweet and spicy. Really enjoyed Lumpia - 5/5 perfect for what it is. Simple and really well done Vegan noodles - 4/5 really well seasoned. Solid portion. But not something that'll call me back. Shrimp - 2/5 2 only because the flavors were really there. But get this, the shrimp was not deveined. I had to clean shit myself. Really made the experience unpleasant. Ambiance - 5/5 Service - 3/5. They forgot my rice. When I requested for it they just smiled and walked away. Had to ask someone else. One entree dish came out much later than the other. Overall: for something that costs $40 per person. I expected way better service and un cleaned shrimp is just lousiness read more

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A feast for the Gods. No forreal, everything was delicious. And I mean EVERYTHING. Do I have a favorite? Not necessarily. But I will say, mix up your textures. If there's a stew that's really good, add one of the crispier proteins for the most beautiful bite. Like the Bicol express? BOMB! Add a chicharron on top of it?? Life changing. The shrimps were so good and when we had leftover sauce, we poured that right on top of the palabok for a little extra UMPH. We tried almost everything on the menu and i really want to go back to try the rest. As a picky Filipino, it was all authentic. Felt like home. The flavors were amazing and the textures were on point. Seriously, no notes. Since we celebrated a birthday, we got a complimentary ube flan! We also added on other desserts such as the ube churros and crème brûlée with ube halaya at the bottom. FREAKING AMAZING. And our server was so kind, attentive, remembered the family I was with because of the last time they visited. My brother told me that it was a restaurant that was totally my aesthetic and is the kind of place I would open, especially because of all the art on the walls and super cute decorations, but I didn't believe him until I was there and the portrait above our table looked exactly like me LOL. What are the odds? Can't wait to go back to Georgia and eat here again!!!! read more

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I was going to give this place a three because it is so hard to find a time to get a reservation since this place is a popular. In the end, I decided that they can't help the fact that they are such a great place to eat. The food is diverse and authentic. The flavors are full and rich. The service her is impeccable, the team is always there to help you decide your menu selections. During this visit, I enjoyed the flavorful green beans. They were crisp and fresh. The meat dish went very well this the steamed rice, which is unlimited. The fried pork was prepared perfectly and the Chicken Adobo was well paired with the steamed rice since is was a great way to soak up the sauce. If you want a quiet, romantic location, this isn't the place. This place is loud and busy! People are coming and going so make sure you're careful when you get up from your chair. This is now my go to for Filipino food. read more

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Food was really good. We went to there soft opening on there new spot. Service was not on point! Took them forever to get us rice after dropping the entree off. Again, it was there soft opening. Hopefully they work on service. read more

Went there twice - loved the atmosphere. The Calamansi (type of citrus) juice is a must for me! I had it 4 times total (I know.. it's a lot). Also an absolute must and my #1 dish recently - the eggplant curry. If you're a protein bro and resistant to get get vege dishes - trust me you still want this one. Just get some extra wings (which are bangers too). I like the idea of the fried fish but as a seafood snob it was average (usually I hate in seafood). The noodles (one with the bean) was excellent. I tried also two desserts with Ube - flan and crème brûlée. Both so good but brûlée was the winner for me. Service is good - just a bit busy so you'll have to make a reservation most likely for a high demand time and expect rushing waiters. read more

Kamayan Atl - Eggplant curry must have - Filipino Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

This restaurant is in the same plaza as many other popular businesses, but the parking lot is huge so it shouldn't be too hard to find a spot. We made a reservation for 5 people at Kamayan for a Thursday night, and while not as busy as a weekend, it was still very busy. We had a nice booth spot in the smaller room in the back for our group, and we ordered several dishes. I personally lean to giving this place a 3.5/5, but I always prefer rounding up then rounding down. We definitely had some favorite dishes. The kaldereta was definitely the fan favorite of the group. It had such a good spice kick to it, and the tomato stew was so good. The second favorite for me was the Bicol express because I really enjoyed the curry of it. I personally didn't like the laing because I don't like too strong of a coconut flavor, and it was pretty obvious in it. My friends really enjoyed it though and really liked the taro leaves in it. I would the middle dishes were the pompano and lumpia. They weren't bad, but they weren't memorable. The misses for the group were definitely the desserts and the kare kareng. The kare kareng was bland and just didn't have much flavor to it compared to the other dishes. The desserts were disappointing for us. The ube caramel brulee was lacking the ube flavor. The ube flavoring in the churros and the puto personally gave a bit of a playdoh taste to us, so we didn't enjoy it too much or even really finish it. Overall, we probably wouldn't dine in again, but we would definitely get the kaldereta to go! read more

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I've been interested in Filipino food for a long time, specifically sisig. However, I was never brave enough to visit a Filipino restaurant alone. Recently, on a visit to Atlanta, I dined with a friend and his Filipino girlfiend - they suggested we meet at Kamayan. Kamayan is in a bustling plaza on Buford Highway, but there was plenty of parking. There was a large crowd of people outside this venue, and plenty of folks standing around INSIDE too. These were good signs. My friends and I were seated immediately (they had a reservation - I suggest making one, given the crowd there). I happily listened to my friend's GF make recommendations for food (she fully supported me ordering sisig). We ordered a variety of appetizers and we each had our own entree. The apps were OK, nothing really stood out to me. But the sisig was unreal! It came in a cast iron skillet (which was super hot! I received a warning, lol) and it was unmixed. It had a huge spoon in it though which made it easy to stir up. I popped the sisig on some rice and dug in. It was absolutely amazing! I'd have eaten more of it, but I was full from the appetizers and sampling other folk's food. The flavors of sisig were beyond my imaginings. What's even better is the dish, sisig, improved over the course of several days. I reheated it 2 days later and it was even more amazing. I'm definitely going to get Filipino food again, sooner than later. Kamayan itself is a cute space, but seemingly on the small side. I heard they're expanding though. Service was great! The owner came by specifically to speak to my friends. Good all around. Highly recommend. read more

Kamayan Atl - Sis if - Filipino Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

It was a hot day and air conditioning was not working probably in the restaurant. The food was okay, nothing was wrong, but nothing was worth writing home about. We ordered BISTEK BARYO the braised beef slices with Philippine sauce which was quite salty, and LECHON KAWALI which was quite greasy. read more

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Update: We had a reservation on July 7 at 12 p.m. and were seated at our table around 12:05 p.m., but unfortunately, we were never served. We sat there until about 12:22 p.m. and watched as every other table around us was greeted, given water, and began placing their food orders. Meanwhile, no one came over to acknowledge us, offer us water, or even let us know someone would be with us shortly. It's disappointing that every table around us seemed to be attended to except ours. After waiting without any acknowledgment, we decided to leave, and even as we walked out, no one seemed concerned or asked why we were leaving. read more

I've eaten here a few times already, but I knew I'd be back for their Kamayan style feast, so held off on writing a review. Unsurprisingly, it was great! The set menu was chosen to give everyone a taste of the different regions/islands of the Philippines, and we were told a little bit about what Kamayan means. Traditionally, it's meant to be eaten by hand, but we were given gloves, utensiles, plates, and bowls to eat with. I'm glad that I was able to try more of their dishes, especially the eggplant curry, since I personally wouldn't have thought to order that (not a fan of eggplant, but you barely notice it here!). You can taste the coconut, and it made the curry very creamy. Many found it to be their favorite dish, though I still prefer their beef kare kare or Odessa's dinuguan more. Of course, the classic chicken adobo was also served in the feast, and it's still as delicious as ever. The chicken was juicy and tender, the marinade not overly salty either. I didn't take enough photos to put names to the dishes I had, but I do remember having their pork belly, which was a bit inconsistent. Some pieces were overly salty, and some were really dry, but overall, I liked them and would look for it on the menu another time to order it myself. They have many small plates, and while all of them are good, I just LOVE their baguio beans. I would gravitate and order them almost every time. The lumpias (any filling) are also good, but chicharrons are better for sharing and snacking with. The skewers are nice, and if you don't want to order an entree since it's a larger meal, skewers are a good choice. Now... I'm not sure if I would do the feast again ($80/person), but I will definitely be back. I recommend making a reservation though if you don't want to wait ~30 minutes before being seated. read more

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Been wanting to try this spot for so long and finally got around to it! Made a reso via Resy for Sunday lunch. We were seated right away and I loved the bright and lively atmosphere, decor was on point, from the paintings on the walls down to the choices in plates and branded cups. We ordered the fish sauce wings, pork skewers, chicken adobo, and beef kare kare. Came with a big bowl of rice that was more than enough for my husband and I. I enjoyed everything, although my husband's fave was definitely the skewers, super flavorful although too salty for me. I would say my fave was the beef kare kare with tender beef and a delicious peanut curry. Def need to eat everything with plain rice! Wings were good - also crispy and flavorful but would try a different app next time. Chicken adobo was super tender but didn't taste like other adobos we've had. Maybe it was too elevated? Lol For dessert we ordered the ube flan. Overall good but wished the cake was more moist, it was a bit dry. Service was great throughout, I think this restaurant is definitely worth a try if you've been curious! read more

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Food was really good! I do wish we had asked the waiter for his suggestions cause I think we could have ordered something we enjoyed more. We got 3 entrées 1 appetizer and 2 desserts and it was about $110. My favorite thing we got was the Ube flan cake for dessert. Only downside was it was SUPER loud, and super packed. Glad they're keeping busy but it made it so hard to have conversations with the people you were eating with. read more

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I've heard so much about this place and am glad I finally got to try it! I've never been to a Filipino restaurant and this was a great first experience! The service was great and the food came out super quick and was super fresh! The lumpias are a must get, they're so crispy and are the perfect appetizers to share. The fried pork belly omg, what's not to like? It was so flavorful and so perfectly crispy! I had never seen chicken adobo come as a full chicken with the bones before so that surprised me but the meat fell right off the bones! Again, it was so flavorful and so juicy! I also loved the tamarind pork bone soup we got, it was EXTREMELY sour though so if you're not into that I wouldn't get it. I would definitely come here again and try other dishes cause everything was just so fresh and so tasty! Highly recommend the pork belly for sure! read more

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We had a great experience at Kamayan ATL. The food was delicious and service, specifically from our server Ray J, was excellent. This Filipino restaurant gets a solid four stars in my book. For details, keep reading. Kamayan is popular and is known as *the* Filipino restaurant in metro Atlanta. The business started in 2018 as a series of pop-ups around town. After several years, Kamayan's much-awaited brick-and-mortar storefront opened at Buford Highway's Asian Square in December 2022: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmBFv5uCm3/?img_index=1 I've lived in Atlanta since 2000 and can name only two other Filipino restaurants, off the top of my head: Fil-Am Star Cafe and Bakery (opened 2011, closed 2013) and Kuya's Food Express (still open, since 2011). Coincidentally, Fil-Am Star was also in Asian Square, where Mamak is today. Kuya's isn't a full-service restaurant, but instead a food court stall inside City Farmers Market in Duluth. BTW, for long-time Atlantans, who remembers Asiana Garden (Korean, maybe Korean-Chinese) from the early 2000s, located in the same corner of Asian Square where Kamayan is today? Kamayan chef-owners Mia Orino and Carlo Gan were James Beard Awards 2022 semifinalists for "Restaurant and Chef Awards - Emerging Chef." Kamayan was listed in the inaugural Michelin Guide for Atlanta in 2023 and maintained inclusion in 2024. Carlo checked us in and ran front of house during an incredibly busy Saturday evening service. Reservations are recommended. When we visited, walk-in wait times were about 45-60 minutes. Book using Resy. Parties of eight or more must email kamayanatl@gmail.com. Currently, they're not offering Kamayan-style feasts, which you may have seen on social media, during regular business hours. "Kamayan" is Tagalog for "by hand" and refers to a traditional Filipino family-style meal where food is served on banana leaves and eaten with hands. The owners did a nice job designing and decorating the space, giving it a cozy, homey feel. During our visit, it was packed and loud. I saw groups of varying sizes, from couples on dates to families of 10 with kids. Due to the limited space, you will feel squeezed in during peak times. The vibe was fun. Below is a list of what three of us ordered. We got everything that Ray J recommended. Note: There are differences between the restaurant's paper menu, online order menu, and QR code menu: https://order.toasttab.com/order-and-pay/kamayan-atl-5150-buford-highway-northeast/5 Small Plates * Baguio Beans ($9) - wok-fried green beans seasoned with chilis and Philippine lime * Pork Lumpia (5 pieces for $8) - Filipino spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork; served with sweet chili sauce * Veggie Lumpia (4 pieces for $8) - Filipino spring rolls filled with taro, cabbage, carrots, and other vegetables; served with sweet chili sauce or vinegar Entrees * Ginataang Talong ($18) - eggplant coconut curry with green beans and purple cabbage; mild spice * Kare Kareng Baka ($20) - beef peanut stew with bok choy and green beans; served with bagoong (shrimp paste) * Sizzling Sisig ($21) - slow-roasted pork belly, chopped cheek and snout with pate served on a sizzling plate; mild spice * Laing ($19) - taro leaves and pork belly cooked in ginger, coconut milk and spices Desserts * Ube Flan Cake ($5 per slice) - purple yam creme caramel cake * Halo Halo Espesyal ($11) - shaved ice with milk, tapioca pearls, plantains, ice cream, flan, palm jelly, jackfruit, navy beans, coconut jellies, mung beans, purple yam jam * Ube Churros (4 pieces for $5) - purple yam fried dough with purple yam coconut dip * Turon (3 pieces for $7) - plantains with jackfruit wrapped in lumpia wrappers, deep fried and coated with caramelized sugar * Ube Macapuno Cake ($6) Drinks * Gumamela (Hibiscus) Iced Tea ($5) Overall, everything was very flavorful and tasty. My top picks are the Baguio Beans, Pork and Veggie Lumpia, Ginataang Talong (my favorite dish), and Ube Flan Cake. In general, the dishes we had were rich and heavy, especially the entrees. Some were also a bit on the salty side for me, like the Sizzling Sisig and the Laing. They were still delectable, however. The Sizzling Sisig is probably my second-favorite entree while it's the Laing for my wife. She loves how creamy and complex it is. All of the ingredients were fresh and the meats (beef, pork belly) were tender. Portion sizes were generous. Leftovers fed my wife and me for over two more meals. While my favorite dessert was the Ube Flan Cake, it was the Turon for my wife. You can think of them as sweet crispy spring rolls filled with plantains and strips of jackfruit. They were quite yummy. The Halo Halo Espesyal, which I was looking forward to, was just OK, unfortunately. It looked really good, though. Ray J had a terrific attitude and took wonderful care of us. There was another server towards the end who didn't have the same demeanor (instead, stressed) and it felt like we were being rushed to leave. read more

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Yesterday was their 1st day in their new space which is next door to their was old space. Food was excellent-we shared a whole fried Pompeno that was perfect-crisp outside and a moist inside. Pork Lumpia rolls to start. They brought us a nice slice of purple yam cake on flan. Very nice. Service was timely and efficient. Layna D was our server. This is an outstanding year old restaurant on The Buford. Check it out. read more

Awesome birthday meal! Did not know It was BYOB but our fault for not planning that better. Highlights: really quick service, pork lumpia, and AWESOME bicol express. The ube desserts were also very good. Cons: smokey air lots of smoke from kitchen BBQ I will definitely be back for brunch! read more

Ugh there's so many complaints I have unfortunately. This was by far one of the worst experiences I've ever had in a restaurant. I was in Atlanta for a work/birthday trip and found this Filipino place and wanted to try it for my birthday. Worst mistake ever. We made a reservation since it was recommended and we ended up getting there a little earlier and asked if it was okay and the guy who finally came to the front to greet us was just like "uhhhh give me 10 mins" and got someone else. The 2nd person was looking around at the half empty place trying to figure out where to put us which I'm like what was the point of making a reservation when they weren't organized enough to handle it? Idk the whole situation seemed unprofessional We ordered the sinigang ribs $19 (which we were told might be out of stock so he had to go check and then went ahead and put in the order even though I asked to change it to someone else when he came back so I wasn't able to change it which is fine), laing $19, and chicken skewers $12. The sinigang ribs were a soup which I didn't realize at first but still ate it cause that's a waste of food if we didn't. They described it as a sweet and sour soup. Wrong. It was super sour AND super salty. Definitely no sweetness at all. I only ate the pork ribs and didn't bother with the rest :( I didn't try the laing cause I'm not a fan of coconut milk but my partner said this wasnt bad but it didn't look appetizing and was also super salty and heavily spiced. He only ate the meat in this one as well. The chicken skewers were the only good thing but also super salty. These skewers were the only reason why this review is getting 2 stars. We didn't even finish this cause we were out of rice at this point and it was just too salty to finish The first guy we initially saw was the one that took our order and then promptly forgot to give us rice and napkins 2 different times after he told us "let me get you some rice" and after we asked for napkins. Another girl came up to us (probably to see how everything was) but just had a brain fart or something and just stared at us for a solid minute before saying "rice" and walking away. She also didn't get us the rice by the way. This funny experience is also why this is getting 2 stars. There was an older guy there that may have been the owner was the one that finally brought out the rice. This place has good potential but honestly they need to hire new servers and taste their food to make sure it's not so salty that I feel dehydrated after one bite I don't recommend this place after the experience I had on my birthday (or anyway really) read more

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