First time trying this restaurant and it is soo good! It really is a hidden filipino food gem! Loved the different food concept like their Sisig Taco. We also ordered the traditional foods too like Bistek Pinoy, Kaldereta Pork, Chicharon, Lumpiang Shanghai, Pancit and then Sago't Gulaman and Avocado shakes to drink. The service here is good, but there were a few times where we had to get up to find our server for questions lol. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is very cute, their restaurant has two rooms for dine in and we loved the decor showcasing the Philippines![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also had a customer photo wall which was very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would come back, 10/10. read more

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I'd give it 3.5 stars. My Filipino girlfriend took me here for apparently the second time but I didn't remember the first experience. I ordered the goat kaldereta and my girlfriend ordered the bistek Pinoy. Both dishes had tender, flavorful meat in a tasty sauce. Mine had olives, carrots, and potatoes. I also ordered garlic rice for mine instead of white rice. The rice was cooked well and had a nice flavor. Where this place lost all their points is the portions were painfully small. Mine was $23 for a tiny plate of goat and they were literally maybe four or five chunks of meat with bone inside. Some of the pieces were tiny. I ate the entire dish and was still fairly hungry. My girlfriend's dish was all meat so it was a little more bang for your buck so if I ever I came back, I would order that dish most likely. I often go to a place down the road with her called Tito rad and order a similar goat dish... It's definitely more meat and more food overall for about 16 or $17. So although the food here was very tasty and tiny portions at higher prices definitely took away from the meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and ambience was fine. Everything was clean, etc. etc..[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cuisine: 6 Service: 5 Decor: 5 Value: 8 Overall: 6 It's a fine restaurant depending on what you order. We like their BBQ Pork skewers a lot, but was somewhat disappointed that they did not have a combo skewer plate with chicken too. We wanted to try both, but we already ordered so much food. It was the same price for two skewers of either pork or chicken, so we asked the owner if it was possible to do one each in order for us to try more of the menu. She was very rigid on not fulfilling our request, and somewhat unfriendly considering how easy it was for her to make the substitution. I guess they are not in the business of making their customers happy. Anyway, other than a decent Pork Sisig, the other three dishes were all somewhat disappointing. The Sotanghon Guisado tasted like a Chinese takeout lo mein, while the Palabok was bland. However, the worst dish was definitely the Adobo Chicken, which lacked flavor and was overcooked. Honestly, their BBQ Pork skewers were tasty enough for me to want to go back, but I'm not sure if I will anytime soon because of the owner's poor attitude towards a simple request. read more

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I was at this Filipino restaurant a good while back with a group having mostly been to the Filipino places in Woodside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff here is friendly and the space is plenty large enough for big groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In terms of the food in general, I would say that it was a bit less spiced compared to some other Filipino places such as Tito Rad's or some of the spots in Woodside but that might be just regional differences or something. To drink I had a "Barley Drink" as listed on the menu for $5.99 which turned out to be made with I believe mung beans. The drink was barely sweetened with a light floral and nutty flavor and was refreshing throughout the meal helping a lot with the richness of the various dishes. Our only small plate were the Sisig Tacos for $12.99 consisting of crunchy shells filled with pork or chicken sisig topped with lemon mayo. We chose pork and it was tasty though it was greasy as the crunchy shells were a bit wet which was especially the case for the areas topped with said sisig. The the sisig itself, the bite I had was very tasty with a good mix of texture and the lemon mayo helped reduce the richness and spiciness. This was overall good and I can see why others like it. My favorite of the main dishes was something I've had before which was the Ginataang Langka for $14.99 consisting of green jackfruit with shrimp in coconut milk. I like virtually everything cooked ginataang style and this was no exception with the large pieces of jackfruit having an almost meaty texture. The small shrimp in there added some nice texture and the coconut milk wasn't too sweet or rich with a bit of heat being a particularly good version of this dish. I would recommend it heavily. My next favorite was something else I've had before which was the Inihaw Na Bangus for $19.99 or grilled boneless milkfish stuffed with onions and tomatoes which also came with a small slaw on the side. The fish was well grilled and was very tender as it should be for this type of fish with the spicy vinegar cutting through the slight fattiness. This was a very tasty version and again, I would recommend this. The unique dish I've never had before was Chami for $15.99 consisting of sauteed egg noodles with pork and vegetables which was listed as sweet and spicy. The noodles had a good chew to them and the bit of pork in them were fine with a light mixture of vegetables. In terms of flavor, it was a tad light for my liking but overall, it went nicely with the other dishes but I wouldn't recommend it as your only main and just as a dish to split. The more generic grub was a bit worse. The Adobo Chicken for $15.99 was fine. There were plenty pieces of tender chicken though I felt the dish could have used a bit more vinegar as it was a bit more salty than sour which was unfortunate. This was OK. The Crispy Pork Kare-Kare for $17.99 was alright. As per some of the other dishes, the dish was a bit less spiced than usual which didn't really work as well here as it became a bit too peanutty compared to other places. The meat in there was well portioned though I felt they were a bit chewy also. I wouldn't really recommend this much. The rest of the people ate the Sizzling Pusit for $15.99 or squid sisig with peppers, onions, and special sauce. As I'm allergic to cephalopods, I couldn't partake and the people seemed to think the flavor was good which I'm not surprised that because the pork sisig was good but they found the squid a bit too chewy. I wish they got the bangus one instead and I don't really see that as often but oh well. In terms of rice, it can be ordered individually for $3.25 though I believe most main dishes come with it and you can pay a buck more for garlic rice/sinangag. I wouldn't really recommend the latter as I found the garlic rice to be light on garlic having when I felt like just small pieces of roasted garlic in there compared to many other places also using garlic oil to flavor. The food here is different than many other Filipino places and in some ways it works, and in some ways it definitely doesn't. This is lighter grub which was odd for me to think afterwards because the first dish we had was rich and well flavored while the rest of the dishes were a bit light in terms of spices. It wasn't my personal preference but I can see why others enjoy this place and there were certainly some good dishes among everything we ordered. 3.3 read more

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A small but great spot for Filipino food. I came here with a large group for an event and they were able to hook us up to the tv so we could play a video; we then had dinner (served buffet style), and then did karaoke. The food was great, and very tasty. The staff were incredibly friendly and were able to make accommodation for someone in our group who cannot eat gluten. The staff also kinda joined us for karaoke (they were singing along with us). 11/10 recommend read more

Lahi - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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This Queens Blvd. Filipino cafe serves consistently tasty and artery-clogging renditions of all the cuisines classics, along with some fusion-ey twists like the crunchy shelled "sissig tacos" appetizer. Standouts include my personal go to order of the dark, vinegar braised Bistek Pinoy, the soft falling apart tender meat sopping up the sauce like a delicious, interspersed with rings lightly fried red onion always accompanied by the houses delicious garlic rice for a slight uncharge, as well as the famed crispy deep fried pork delight known as Bicol express, the shards of well crisped pork belly tossed in a deliciously sweet and spicy sauce of coconut milk, chili and shrimp paste. Of course any Fillpino spot is going to be judged on the quality of it's lumpia, and happily the ones here are greasy crunchy perfection on the outside and unctuous fatty pork (or chicken) goodness within. A deft hand with the deep fryer is consistently indicated across the menu but particularly where the other apps are concerned, as, in addition to the previously mentioned sissig tacos and lumpias, the fired shrimp and calamari are both worth ordering. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Room is pleasant with decorations and artwork referencing the archipelago nation, where most of the patrons on any given time will likely hail from, and the staff is professional and efficient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Happily, in keeping with its Queens location and the general culinary culture of the borough, prices have remained reasonable even in our increasingly inflation racked times. read more

Lahi - Take out Bistek Pinoy & fried shrimp - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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I'm not an expert on Filipino food but I certainly like this place. When we walked in they seated us right away and gave us menus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was small and simple with some artwork decorating the walls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My sister who has been here before ordered for us. We got lumpia, sisig, a shrimp squash dish, fish and garlic rice. Everything was tasty and seasoned perfectly. I recommend this place for good food in general. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This was my first time trying Filipino food, I came here with a large group for an event (they have a great event space in the back) and they accommodated us really well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a TV to play a video and project a few things, they had a karaoke machine, which was fun[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. They served us food in a buffet style, everything was so flavorful, I unfortunately don't know the name of anything.. but there was this spring roll with meat on the inside and that was great. The service was really sweet, the waiters were all very attentive. There was a participant in the crowd who was gluten free so they brought her a dish out to accommodate her dietary restrictions! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant looks small but they've added another side to have more seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was friendly. We went for lunch on a Sunday so it wasn't rushed. Food was tasty. Not sure if it was authentically flavored but we enjoyed it. read more

Lahi - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

There's nothing quite like homemade Filipino food--it feels as though I'm being served by my Filipino friend's mother. The eggs and beef were cooked to perfection, and the lechon was both crispy and tender. The garlic rice is a must-try. The service was prompt and friendly. I'll definitely be returning, Lahi! read more

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Comfort food that makes you feel like home :) It was American Filipino day and I happen to be in New York during this time. I came with the Fam, was always curious if there a difference between NY and Cali or was it all the same. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant didn't look to big from the outside but once you get in you'll realize its pretty big.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Greeted with smiles all around, very welcoming. We had a table right away, our server was helpful when we had questions. Once the order was placed, it didn't take long at all. The food was delicious and had there own flavor to each dishes. The difference in my opinion is the sauce, the sytle was there own which makes it great. I'll be back ;) read more

I was craving Filipino food for dinner tonight so I came here to get their pork lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) and Sisig baboy (Filipino minced pork dish over rice). Filipino cuisine is also known for their garlic rice so of course I had to get that with the sisig! read more

This restaurant is definitely one I would go back to for a good Filipino family meal. Everything tastes so home cooked and delicious. Seeing local Filipino customers dining in as well, assured me that this is the place to be for an authentic Filipino meal. The food was flavorful. The garlic rice is the must get and I highly recommend. No matter what dish you try, you must get an order of garlic rice. It is so worth the extra $1 for it. The rice porridge with tripe was delicious. The tripe was tender and easy to eat. The pork sinigang was tangy and savory. There were lots of vegetables. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Lahi - Pork Sinigang - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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I've been coming to Lahi pretty often since it's conveniently close to my apartment. One of the main reasons I keep returning is the great food selection -- there's always something satisfying to enjoy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is consistently good, and the overall ambience is pleasant and relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not a high-end spot, so don't expect anything fancy, but if you're after great food in a casual setting, Lahi delivers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Best Filipino restaurant ever! I go food shopping in Elmhurst very often and saw this place is on the way. I decided to try and this place is one of my favorite restaurant since. Food is great and server are friendly, happy and polite. The restaurant actually expands to another room and has bigger space and table. When the restaurant is busy, you will hardly see the server because they are running around doing stuff. I love Dasilog (brunch menu), Deep fried milk fish with garlic rice and fried egg. Tosilog (brunch menu), Sweet red pork with garlic rice and fried egg. Bistek Pinoy, beef sauteed with onion Sisig Bangus, chopped crispy milkfish with onion and seasoned. my favorite desserts are Halo and Leche Flan. read more

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We've always driven past Lahi but never took the time to check it out, and I'm so glad we finally did! As a party of 4, we were seated rather quickly on a Friday evening (around 7:15pm), but the restaurant did fill up a bit shortly after. The space is a bit on the smaller side, but gives a home-y vibe. Between the 4 of us, we initially decided on the pork lumpia, chicken adobo, sisig bangus, lechon kawali, and palabok. Unfortunately, they were out of the palabok and chicken adobo, so we subbed with the adobo pork and held off on another noodle. Garlic rice is a must, and it comes with each of the entrees for an additional $1. I was honestly really pleasantly surprised by each dish. The lumpia was super crispy & tasty, and I could snack on these all day long! 12 sounds like a lot until you start eating - I could finish a plate of these myself (I think). The sisig bangus came out sizzling, and it was so fragrant! Adding the lemon in gave it that extra acidity that tied the whole dish together so well. This was really delicious, and definitely a highlight for me. Lechon kawali and adobo pork were both good, but nothing to write home about. The adobo was a little saltier than I expected, and I almost wish it had just a little more vinegar. We decided to add on two more dishes after a while, because the 4 alone didn't seem to be quite enough. After looking through some yelp reviews, we decided on the bihon and the sisig pork. The bihon was quite large portion wise, and really tasty in my opinion. It looks like such a simple dish, but the flavors are well balanced. Sisig pork was one of my faves - I enjoyed this a bit more than the sisig bangus, because I loooove the extra flavor from the fat. The staff is really kind, and they were quite apologetic when they notified us that they were out of some items. Service was paced well - we never had to wait too long for any of our dishes. Prices are reasonable - total came out to $123 after tax and tip. Overall, worth a visit, and I'd come back! Highly recommend getting a sisig and lumpia! read more

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Very happy with the amount of milkfish and veggies they gave in this soup their kare kare also tastes great from my memory read more

Lahi - Bangus Sinigang - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Overpriced. Poor quality. Inattentive staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I should have left when the messy sticky table wasn't wiped down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely not going back. read more

Ordered to take out and it was delicious! Would definitely come back in the future to sit in or order out!

Came here twice! Local Filipino restaurant in Elmhurst. They have a decent selection of food & a good amount of seating as well. - The first time I went, I got the Lechon Kawali and Pork Sisig Tacos. Yhe lechon was super fatty and flavorful and went well with the rice and sauce (4.5/5). The sisig tacos were good, I felt like there was too much flavors going on though but still super tasty (4/5). - The second time I went I got the Pork Sisig Hot Plate and Chicken Adobo. The pork was good but some parts were very tender which, over time, my jaws started to hurt from chewing (3.5/5). The chicken adobo took a while to come out as well. The flavor was good but I found the chicken to be a bit dry (3/5). Overall, this place is pretty good and the prices are not bad. I would come back to try the halo halo because they ran out of the ube ice cream when I went. The food is a bit greasy but tasty! read more

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Customer service was good. Clean resto and bathroom was okay. Food tasted so good specially the bistik, it was so tender and flavorful as well as the pancit. Although the Leche flan wasnt that smooth and silky. But over all i got satisfied and full. read more

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Small little place that serves authentic filipino food. My friend and I were craving filipino food so we made the drive to queens and we weren't disappointed! Everything came out sizzling hot and full of flavor. We ordered: - BBQ Pork or Chicken - Garlic Rice - Chicken Sisig Plate Definitely recommend coming here if you've never tried filipino food or you're just in the sudden mood for it! read more

Lahi - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

We were craving for Filipino food while we're in queens so we decided to try this place. Reasonable pricing, friendly staff, and food was very flavorful. Would come back again! read more

Lahi - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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We wanted to try a Filipino spot in Queens and found this on Yelp. Close proximity to Elmhurst train station and easy to spot on Queens Boulevard. This review is for take out only. Their phone number wasn't working so I ordered through the website (had to set up an account). Easy process and the food was ready by the estimated time. Got a few staple items per other review recommendations. Sisig chicken - this was my favorite dish. I love the combination of flavors and cut up chicken with onions. So fragrant. Adobo Chicken - classic, must-order. It was yummy and I loved drizzling the sauce on the rice. Kare-Kare - I loved the tender, big oxtail and appreciated the amount of meat in this meal. I didn't enjoy the peanut sauce and could do without it. But the meat was cooked really well. Tokwa - fried tofu in a soy sauce and vinegar dressing. It's a pungent bite at first and can be a tad salty. Three entrees and one appetizer was a total of $53. A bit pricey for the portion size and order amount. Similar to Thai food pricing and portions. The location is good and the flavors of the food were satisfying. read more

Before COVID-19: This might be one of my hidden gems in Elmhurst for Filipino cuisine. It's out of the way from Little Manila's restaurant scene. The trek there from anywhere outside of the area can be annoying with only local trains around the area, but the deliciousness that is the lechon kawali was a win. The presentation of the food was nice. We also got a sizzling pork sisig plate. The spot was clean and the staff were super energetic and accommodating with singing in between services. It feels like you're visiting a family or a friend's house. The portion was big and we were full with only two dishes. The place is a homey mom-and-pop feel. When in Queens, come to Lahi for authentic Filipino food! Price is decent and reasonable for the location. Bathroom available. Accepts cash and card. Take out available. We did dine before covid hit. Mangaon ta! read more

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After many delicious meals and a number of outings, I feel safe in declaring Lahi as one of the better Filipino establishments in the borough. While an overwhelming majority of them are located in Woodside (#1), they have chosen Elmhurst as their homebase, along Queens Blvd with a slew of other Southeast Asian businesses. As with many eateries in the area, it's small. We're talking only a few tables small. I've managed to eat here solo many times, but group dining always had to be arranged ahead of time. Pre-pandemic, they might be able to sit 15 to 20 folks, even if the latter sounds impossibly cramped given the tiny dining area. Naturally, the food shines and in a big way. I wouldn't consider it super cheap per se or big on portions, but the presentation is on point. Things I would recommend ordering for all curious palates: * Pork BBQ Skewers: Succulent, juicy, and even a little sweet. * Any of the "log" breakfast sets: tocilog, tapsilog, dasilog etc. * Lechon Kawali: They might serve the best one I've had so far. Don't forget the liver sauce. * Sisig Baboy + Sisig Bangus: At the same damn time. * Gingataang Langka: Jackfruit + shrimp in coconut milk broth? This is a must have. * Garlic Rice: This should be the default rice out of all of them. * Halo Halo: I'm not the biggest fan of HH, but I did appreciate their massive version. Not overly sweet, but particularly clutch during summer time. And then there are a number of other solid items ranging from pancit bihon to crispy pata. I haven't had as good of luck with their kare kare, dinuguan, or their semi-laughable sisi tacos. I am sure I caught them on a bad day, will certainly give it another shot during a future visit. Lastly, the service is good. They've been polite and sweet on the phone for takeout orders and have indulged me whenever I've come with a large group. To cap off any good meal here, I'd always recommend finishing it off with a lovely avocado shake. __________ (#1) Little Manila. It's really a thing. read more

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never order from this restaurant. they will rob your for the meat they put in the soup! we ordered 3 times from them and every time we always get at least 4 to 5 pieces pork for the amout of $18.99! so disappointing. read more

Lahi - 3 pcs pork, very little veggies. At least they were sooo generous in giving enough soup. WOW! ‍ - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

WOW. Came here with two friends, one of whom is filipino so she was able to recommend the best dishes and dessert. The Milk Bihon (a bit on the salty side as there was a lot of sauce added) and Inihaw were average. Kalderetang Baka and Bistek Pinoy blew me away, both seemed to have spanish inspired flavors and were very flavorful. And for the dessert, what my cultured friend had described as merely "fried bananas" turned to be one of the best desserts I've ever had. Total came out to be just under $100 excluding tax. Worth it for the amount of food we ordered. Highly recommend! read more

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Lahi is a small Filipino restaurant in Elmhurst. The food was good but it's not as good as my favorite Filipino restaurant. The way the food was presented was very nice. My friend and I had the kare kare, sizzling chicken sisig, beef stew and halo halo. Each entree comes with rice. The kare kare is mild and goes great with rice. The oxtail in it was very good. The chicken sisig was good with a kick of lime juice, but I prefer the pork version better. I enjoyed the beef stew the most. It tastes a bit like the American beef stew with carrots and potatoes. It was really flavorful. The halo halo is huge! I suggest sharing it. It has all sort of things in it, some ube ice cream, a piece of flan, jelly, and red beans. It was good at first but it was too much as time went on and too liquidy. read more

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I did receive a refund today for the calamari, thank you. A few days Later but better late than never ! read more

This is a slightly newer and medium sized Filipino restaurant. The place is not fancy but it is clean and modern. We ordered several dishes to share: chicken adobo, lumpia shanghai, beef kaldereta, and chami noodles. Everything was very authentic. I felt that the lumpia was the best quality out of everything. They were super crispy and came to the table freshly fried. The other dishes were great as well. However, what prevents me from giving this place 5 stars is that I have been to other Filipino restaurants with bigger portions and slightly more flavorful dishes. The portions here are average size and the food was a tiny bit more bland than other restaurants. For example, their chicken adobo was light on the soy sauce and vinegar. Still an excellent choice for those who are the mood for some Filipino cuisine. read more

Lahi - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Loved it here. It was my first time trying Filipino food. Usually Filipino cuisine is so heavy with pork that I haven't been able to try any. This place had a variety!! The sizzling chicken was decent. It was a tad too crispy. The lime juice on top was a great way to add more flavor to the dish. I got the beef stew, which was packed with flavor. The portions of the food was massive. Our server was so sweet in telling us not to get the tacos because it was prepared the same way as the sizzling meat. We then got the halo halo icecream which we never had before. Let me break this down. It's icecream on top of shaved ice and all the way on the bottom is all kinds of jellies. Me and my friend was eating it like ordinary icecream. Top to bottom. Our server walked over again and broke down how to properly eat it. So you're given a long spoon. The point is to dig all the way down to gather all the jellies along with the icecream on top. That way you get to try all the flavors at once. When the ice starts to melt, it becomes this sweet creamy liquid which you can just inhale honestly. But we had a lot of food and were done. Loved the flavors and I'd be back to try more dishes. read more

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Oh Queens, you've done it again. I find myself venturing into the borough whenever I'm looking to grub on really authentic food with a large group at a low price point. Lahi fits the bill perfectly. We had several Filipinas in the group who attested to the authenticity of the dishes. It tasted like home. As a Southeast Asian myself, I felt this way too. As you'd be able to tell from the photos I've posted, our groups' eyes are bigger than our stomachs, so we ordered a lot. Here are some of the highlights: Camaron Rebosado: Large pieces of shrimp battered and served with a side of hot sauce. Hard to go wrong with deep fried food. Delicious Escabeche Tilapia: Crispy tilapia served in a sweet onion red sauce. The fish was very fresh and crispy. Sauce tasted great with garlic rice. Ginatang Sitaw: shrimp, string beans and squash in coconut milk. I've had this dish elsewhere, but it's never tasted as good as the one made here. Pancit: stir fried egg noodles and vermicelli on a sizzling plate. This dish could've used an extra kick, so we added hot sauce and that did the trick. We washed down our food with avocado shakes and finished with some turon and leche flan. I think their savory dishes are stronger than their desserts, but I try to leave room for dessert whenever possible and leaving the restaurant with the taste of delicious flan in your mouth is not a bad way to live. One thing I'd be mindful of is to confirm how many dishes you've ordered in total, particularly if you're with a larger group. We ended up with additional orders of items like avocado shakes and garlic rice that we did not ask for, and ended up with too much food left over. read more

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We had the sisig, pinakbet, kare kare, and some appetizers. Great location, very convenient to get to, and the indoor part of the restaurant itself is spaced adequately. There are outdoor dining options if you would like. The service is great. During the evenings, most tables are generally filled up. Restrooms and overall interiors are generally clean and tidy. I also noticed some reviewers mentioning 'authentic'. As an avid filipino-restaurant go-er, it all depends on the region where people are from/used to. I think the food on Lahi's menu is generally what we expect in terms of offerings, but given that we have had experienced this cuisine genre in various forms (fusion, fast food, regional, and even by price levels), they offer a consistent variety. In addition, their flavors were really great. Most tables ordered that similar appetizer: sisig tacos. That seemed to be mostly photographed too! It is a wonderfully presented and will not disappoint in the delicious category! read more

We had sisig Baboy and stuffed and grilled bangus. Perhaps we were starving but everything was really very good. Only halfway in, we thought the bangus was a bit bitter from such immense grilled, pretty much charred flavor that permeated even the sofrito inside. But fear not, filipino soy sauce cut with vinegar and prolly a toss of sugar really elevates everything. Sisig was on point as was the garlic rice, I assume since I'm not allowed any. From my recollection, this spot has The Best garlic rice. This one or Renee's. Mango drink for the win- I did hav 2 sips and it was sweet, cold w a splash of milk cream. read more

Lahi - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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I've never had Philippine food before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I came here with a couple of friends and two of them were philippino so I just followed there recommendations. I ordered the lechon kawali which was like a fried pork belly dish with rice. The pork was super crispy, but wasn't really seasoned. I think that is because you are supposed to eat it with the sauce which was pretty sweet which isnt my cup of tea. My philippino friends also felt like the food here wasn't the greatest and that their mom can make the dishes better and cheaper. In terms of price it was around 15 dollars for each dish which is decently expensive in that area. I also ordered the halo halo cause my friends talked about it a lot. They really enjoyed it, but again I wasn't a fan. I may just not be big on philippino food, but based on what others thought about it I felt the food was OK overall. Lahi for dinner time on a weekend was pretty much empty so you should have trouble finding a seat. I think most of their business is through takeout, at least during the weekdays. read more

Lahi - Halo Halo - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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This place is cozy. I walked in and noticed a New York Times article hanging on their wall. This was the second time dining here. Both times I went there was a lot of people eating here. The second time I went was with a Filipino. He suggested food for us to eat. We ate a few dishes which he said is somewhat authentic and his mom makes these dishes. I wouldn't know what is considered authentic. I did see quite a few people eating halo halo as a meal. It looks quite filling and I would never know that a dessert can be a meal in itself. We ordered garlic rice for our meal, the lumpia pork, the bbq chicken on skewers, the lechon kawaii, and last but not least the turon. Who doesn't like fried stuff?? I definitely like it so I chowed down on it. I may return to try the other items on the menu. read more

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This is one of the best Filipino restaurants I ever got to try in Queens! I love that their menu is authentic Filipino--something most people grew up with and definitely has that warmth of homecooked food. But they also have impressive twists that elevate classic Filipino dishes like the sisig tacos (which is a must-order!!!) and their take on Bicol Express with pork belly. My mouth is still watering just thinking of those two dishes alone! read more

Lahi - a table with a variety of food items - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Lahi is the new kid on the block. Its on Queens Blvd so there are quite a few blocks. If you find out how many, I would really like to know. Message or compliment your king! Lahi is a small corner spot that is often packed (-good sign). It also helps that there are not a lot of tables. I was surprised by how quickly we sat as there were quite a few large Filipino families before us. Bangas Sisig. What did you call me?! Sizzling Milkfish Platter! You're lucky I like fried fish topped with tons of chopped onions, long peppers, and seasoning. The Lechon Kawali is always a crowd favorite. Crispy pork belly for the uninitiated. Both dishes go very well with the garlic rice, I would recommend asking for the sweet and sour sauce that usually comes with their calamari dish for the lechon dish. The vinegar helps cut through the oil and fat. The lemon on the bangus also helps when added to the heavy homecooking. We added two fried eggs to the sisig so I spread lemon around them and the rest onto my rice and lechon. Happy Eating! read more

Lahi - Bangus sisig #weats - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Food is well prepared. Their sisig are both good - either pork or the fish. They make excellent crispy pata. The crispy pork in dinuguan sauce (black like squid ink) is also very good. This is true Philippine home cooking! Not greasy read more

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