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    Kapit Bahay

    3.0 (227 reviews)
    InexpensiveFilipino
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Kare-kare
    Dixie M.

    $15 Kare-kare. No meat, only pig insides. How could you charge this much for trash? No flavor of peanut butter, mostly flour and food coloring. Many years ago, it was good. This is unacceptable! Parang pagkain ng baboy. This is what people in the Philippines feed their pigs. Left over from what they didn't sell the day before and dressed as a new dish the next day.

    Horrible Halo Halo. 7.50 all ice. Cheap with ingredients.

    Ordered a halo halo. This is what I got. Cup with ice, hardly any ingredients to make it a halo halo. 7.50 for ice and suger. Cheap on ingredients and they didn't even fill up the cup. Picture is the halo halo uneaten. If this is what the store is representing as Halo halo, they a ripping off their customers and giving the dessert a bad rep. Please treat you like customers better Kapit. This is not acceptable.

    Adobo isn't supposed to be thick like this
    Krista L.

    I was so happy to find a Filipino restaurant nearby. I wanted to like it but it was so disappointing. The adobo didn't look or taste like adobo and everything was so expensive! I spent $45 total for 2 (not so large) entrees and a tiny medium sinigang. I don't think it's Filipinos that make it bc it doesn't taste anything like Filipino. I won't be coming back. And the adobo was so salty! I threw it in the trash

    Sunmee P.

    The people who work here are so sweet. There's so many options to choose from and you can't go wrong with any of them. The food was really fresh and flavorful. I want to come here for every meal

    Nonnie T.

    I would love to give Kapit Bahay 5 stars. We have been coming here since the early mid-2000s until we moved to Inland Empire. Our last visit this weekend, however, gripped my usual expectations of comforting satisfaction. We got the Corned Beef, Kare², Tinola, and different brands of Hopia. What surprised me was the pugnacious taste of the Corned Beef - it's at the edge of spoilage. Maybe I was just being over reactive so I kept quiet. The Kare-Kare's meat (tripe) were not soft. It was not sufficiently simmered that it could be easily chewed and swallowed, but the sauce and vegies are one thumb up. I hope they simmer the meat longer because this savory dish would end up in the trash. The Chicken Tinola is good. One complain is: there is only 3 very small bite-size pieces in it that the ala carte price would seem too expensive. I wish Kapit Bahay can make the adjustments, bring back the quality.

    Longanisa and Lumpia
    Gladys P.

    Wow, so disappointed. I wanted to support this Filipino store but seriously? Ordered longanisa (2 small pieces) and lumpia (she said one order was 6 pcs but she was nice and gave me 7). Then she charges me $13.50 because she considers that a 2-entree item! Didn't even get any rice!Probably not going to come back.

    25 pcs /50 pcs of lumpia in a small tray, perfect for potluck
    Gen G.

    This place is wonderful for quick Filipino food to-gos. The set-up is cafeteria style where the dishes are freshly pre-made in chafing trays, all you have to do is point which ones you're buying and they'll scoop up and pack it for you. The place looks crowded as one area is the cafeteria and the other section is a combination of grocery shelves and dining area, but still a great hole in the wall in this part of Orange County for Filipino goods and meals. I come here for my classic favorites - Lechon Kawali, Lumpiang Shanghai and Kare Kare. I ordered 2 trays of lumpia for our office Christmas potluck 50 pcs is $28.50 and 25 pcs is $15. They allow over-the-phone orders where they would send you a text link of an invoice and you can pay online before pick-up. The people there are friendly too.

    Pitiful portions like this on several BBQ sticks. :(

    HORRIBLY STINGY PORTIONS! For many years, we've always ordered their catered BBQ sticks because they ARE honestly good! These past 3 times (even after requesting more meat to be placed onto the sticks!) we received SEVERAL sticks that were LITERALLY 3 INCHES of meat on them...2 bites worth! Ha! They used to be fair with their portions. Sadly that is not the case anymore. Time to order from somewhere else.

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    Excellent home made Filipino Food. Very nice people and understanding. Great Halo Halo.

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    Delicious food, friendly service and a lot of food products to choose from, like snacks and ingredients.

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    The Original Barrio Fiesta of Manila

    The Original Barrio Fiesta of Manila

    3.7
    (253 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    I find that the service here is a lot better than a lot of Filipino a la carte restaurant. The…read morewait staff are attentive and at some point proactive. The restaurant is clean and does not have smell. Kare-kare - I remember, back in the days, BF kare-kare was served bland so you can use the bagoong to add umami to the dish. Now, you cannot add bagoong anymore because it will make the dish too salty. Don't get me wrong - it was very good, but I'd rather add my personal flavor with bagoong to the dish. Crispy Pata - was perfect! The meat and the skin were soft and crispy, and NOT salty. Highly recommended. Lumpiang Shanghai - very good too. There was a member of our party that is not Filipino and doesn't eat shrimp because she hates the fishy taste and was surprised that there is shrimp in the lumpia and love it anyway. It was crispy and was perfect with the sweet and sour sauce. Chop Suey - it's good but has too much sauce that it's soupy. We also ordered Sinigang and pansit, unfortunately, I didn't try them (overwhelming) so, I can't review them. Overall, we had a good experience at this particular Barrio Fiesta! Thank you to my niece for taking us here!!

    We don't get to eat Filipino meals often so when we come here, it's a FEAST. It doesn't matter if…read morethere are 2, 4, or 6 of us--we're getting a whole meal and leftovers for days. -crispy pata - absolute must. It's so tender and delicious with mang tomas -sisig - my kid loved this. It's crispy and tastes so good with the onions -sinigang - my husband's favorite. It's super sour, in a good way -bangus - my kids loved this Service is quick. The food came out so fast. The titos are all super nice and sweet. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and fun.

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    Tony’s Barbecue

    Tony’s Barbecue

    4.5
    (204 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Service is friendly and good is good!…read more The restaurant is tucked in a shopping center that's not visibly seen u less you're looking for it.

    * Who: partner & I * What: random late lunch…read more* When: Saturday a little past noon * Why: hungry after apartment touring * Space/Decor: in a small plaza that had plenty of parking when we arrived. Average space in the sense it's rectangular & like any mom/pop hole in the wall. You step in, tables to your right going all the way back, & left front side has cash register, sweets display, & water dispenser while the rest of the left was the kitchen. Menu was straightforward but could benefit from having a description in case you're not familiar (like my BF). * Service: the reason I'm docking by 1 star. The lady was nice, but not very attentive, & it wasn't like it was busy. We needed to ask or follow up on 2-3 things. My BF was eyeing some dessert when we were first ordering but she didn't try to sell it to us ‍ * Food: surprisingly good as it was both our first time there. He got the adobo bowl & the chicken was tender/juicy & pretty much fell off the bone. I got the tocino plate & the meat was flavorful with just the right amount of garlic in the rice. We also got one chicken skewer & one pork skewer, which was a bit smaller than I'm used to but the smoky flavor & tenderness was spot on. My only issue was the portion compared to the price. * Final Thoughts: mom/pop Filipino food that is great on flavor but leaves something to be desired with customer service. Would recommend & will return again for the food. * Final Grade: B+ or 8.5/10

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    My friend and I ordered two different meals - Pork Skewer and Chicken Inasal so you see the two different proteins
    My friend and I ordered two different meals - Pork Skewer and Chicken Inasal so you see the two different proteins
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    MJ's Pinoy Fiesta

    MJ's Pinoy Fiesta

    4.1
    (374 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    MJs Pinoy Fiesta is my usual "go to" whenever I want to pick up Filipino food to bring to my…read moreelderly parents but this past weekend I hosted a Filipino Boodle Fight for 20 of my non-Filipino friends. I wanted my friends to experience several Filipino dishes kamayan style. The Boodle Fight was a hit! Thank you to the gal at MJs Pinoy Fiesta who helped me order the proper size trays of food to feed everyone with plenty of leftovers for them to bring home. They loved every dish on the table. I ordered the following trays of food from MJs Pinoy Fiesta that everyone found delicious: Chicken Adobo, Lumpia, Beef Tapa, Lechon Kawali, Fried Marinated Bangus. Thank you again MJs Pinoy Fiesta!

    This fast food place offers a wider variety of options compared to other spots we usually visit,…read morewhich is a nice plus. However, taste still matters most--some of the dishes were really good, while others could use a bit more flavor, especially seasoning. They also have desserts and snacks, though the selection isn't very extensive. The service was just okay. The girl who assisted us didn't seem very welcoming--she could definitely benefit from being more friendly and approachable, as it felt like she wasn't too interested in helping. The ambiance is what you'd expect from a typical fast food restaurant--spacious with good parking available. We might give it another try once their new location opens.

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    Chicken Adobo
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    Mekeni Pinoy's Pride

    Mekeni Pinoy's Pride

    3.6
    (611 reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    A good spot for Filipino food that's good for take out or dining in. There's a decent amount of…read moreparking available and this location has all indoor seating. The workers were friendly and the food took about 25min to be ready from the time that we ordered. I've only ever had to go from here but I am told that the portions are larger if you're dining in. We ordered sinigang and kare kare. Both came in a very large portion size and the two dishes were enough for 4-5 people. The flavors were good and they tasted even better the next day. They gave plenty of meat in both dishes. It was a good experience over all and I would like to dine in next time to get the full experience.

    TLDR: It's an overpriced buffet for $25 given the options. If they'd drop the price to..... $20,…read morebut more realistically $23, it MIGHT be worth it. I also feel that the place would be better if they included all the staple Filipino breakfast items (Pandesal, Corned beef, Filipino hotdog, bangus). The taste is arguably 4 stars, but the price point drops the overall feeling to 3-3.5 stars. Food Tocino - It's fine. It tasted kind of store bought, but I think it's good enough to get a few times. Longganisa - It's just.... bad. They were trying to go for the sweet style longganisa, but it missed the spot completely. Beef Tapa - Probably the best option from the viands made available. It's the right blend of saltiness and sourness. The beef also had a good texture. Garlic Rice - I'm glad they didn't mess up one of the cornerstones of Filipino breakfast. It could've been better, but the general quality of the food here was already low enough that it made this one of the better items. Pancit Guisado - Dry, filled with starch filled lobster balls, and could generally use some more stuff in it. I regret getting this and should've eaten more garlic rice Fried Shrimp - I'm glad it's easy to peel, but the shrimp itself is generally flavorless. Egg - I was scared that these mass produced eggs may not have had a runny yolk, but I'm glad to see enough liquid to praise it Tokwa't baboy - The bronze medalist of the meal. The fried tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The pork belly is on the drier end, but it's small enough that it's not hard to eat. Nilaga - Good. Probably my favorite bite. It's seasoned well, the beef is soft, and there's a good amount of vegetables. Champorado - Decent. Shame that I didn't see the milk when I was getting it. Maybe they ran out, maybe they were refilling it as I was getting. Buko Pandan - Very good. Is it store bought? Maybe. It doesn't matter, still good. Service: You pay first before you're assigned a table. There are a lot of staff who are there to keep the tables clean and to mix the food every now and then to prevent the tray from drying out. Ambiance: Bright, spacious, and inviting. A very good place to have Sunday breakfast / brunch.

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    TV and sound system and mic
    TV and sound system and mic
    Sizzling Sisig
    Sizzling Sisig
    Guinataang Bilo-Bilo in the foreground

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    Guinataang Bilo-Bilo in the foreground

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