Gabriela is one of my favorite restaurants in Cincinnati. But tonight with a friend, we got to try…read moretheir kamayan event and had an unforgettable meal. The event had 10 of us and was eating with our hands off banana leaves. We reserved our tickets in advance for a seafood menu and it was creative and flavorful (especially the Caesar salad and dessert). The seafood and fruit were delicious, my favorite being the bangus fish. We were in a semi private room in Factory 52 and there was entertainment for lunar new year. Service was attentive and explained the meal throughly. I look forward to their next event!

This place was my go-to when my friends and I all came to the Gatherall for dinner. I never had it…read morebefore the menu switched over unfortunately, but even so I really enjoyed my rice and salad bowls I was getting from here. The pork is fantastic, and the bowls had so many toppings that I had something for every bite. This last time I ordered though, I was sorely disappointed. I got a rice bowl and decided to try their fried tofu. The tofu was great, but I only received about 3 pieces of it. My bowl was missing half the toppings I ordered, and was filled almost exclusively with rice. My friend had brought it back for me, so I didn't get a chance to go ask if the ran out of certain toppings or what might have happened. All in all I was super disappointed with this purchase, as the meal was almost $18 for mostly rice. It's prevented me from going back and trying it again for fear of another dinner like this. Maybe one day I'll give it another shot and it'll be better.

We were looking for a good spot on the West Side that was not a chain. Christine's hit the spot!…read more The service was amazing - very attentive. Rhea was fantastic! The food was excellent. Highly recommend the chili and meatloaf. One of the best meatloafs around. My mother had the pot roast - fantastic. My husband had the chicken chorizo- he'd order again. My kids highly recommend the chicken tenders and grilled cheese. If on the West Side don't miss this one.

We really like the food that we usually order. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I ordered…read morethe eggrolls and they were very tasty. 8 rolls for less than $15 was reasonable. The sauce adds a spicy kick. My wife was very happy with her taco salad. The restaurant seemed to be clean and well maintained. We usually order our meals to go, nice establishment.

Aloha! Great Food!!…read more This is the closest thing to food from home. Uncle came out and greeted me to see how everything was and I said great. I was almost full til he came out with dessert. You cant say no that! I'm in Ohio for work for a month and I'll definitely be coming back. Mahalo!!!!

Kealoha's Kitchen on Main St. in Covington is worth a visit. I ordered Kaluha Pork that came with…read morerice and added a side of the potato macaroni salad. When I asked about the size of the plate, they offered the Keike (kids) plate. How nice was that! I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. The chef/owner is from Oahu and knows his stuff. Super nice people. Highly recommend. 40

First time trying Filipino food here in Louisville…read more Came here to try halo halo and got dinner as well. It's a very small dining space inside maybe 4 tables so looks like this is more of a takeout spot. Service was very friendly but food took a little while to come out and we didn't get water until half way through the meal. Sigsig: fried pork belly with onions, peppers and mayo sauce and served with jasmine rice. Delicious overall, the pork was nice and crispy and minced, but the purple onions really added a harsh bite like they were added raw. The dish waseven better with some vinegar and soy sauce sprinkled on top. Portion was pretty generous but the $18 price was a little bit high. Halo halo: came in a big plastic cup, initial presentation was just OK. First time trying it and it was pretty good. Was skeptical about a shaved ice desert but they really made it sweet with lots of co densed milk and it had a few amount of mix-ins like jelly candy and a good amount of chopped coconut. Would have liked to see more ube. It's a very unique desert. Again, a little steep at $10 for shaved ice in my opinion. Overall, pretty good spot to try some Filipino dishes

My friend is Filipino and he enjoyed the authenticity of the food. Come here for authentic Filipino…read morefood! The food was well rounded and filling, I would come back here for sure. My favorite part was the ube turon (dessert). The lumpia wrapper and ube filling was brilliant - effective, simple, and hits the spot. My only regret was not getting more. My friends and I struggled to find a place with karaoke in Kentucky and we hit the jackpot here - they were nice enough to lend us their karaoke machine! 5 stars all around, come here when it's not busy and ask to sing to Golden by Kpop demon hunters on the machine!

Come with me to The Empanada's Box! Nestled in the heart of Covington, this small restaurant brings…read morebig flavors to the city! Buenos Aires native, Diego Nunez, opened the Covington location in June of 2022 & he's bringing us Argentine style empanadas with a delicious twist, including authentic flavors from around the world. He & his team have curated 16 varieties of empanadas that you can either have hot & ready or you can get them frozen to take home for a family dinner, a special event, or just a late night snack! I got the Chips & Salsa, Esquites, and Chicago, Buenos Aires & Banana Empanadas. Everything is hot & fresh, the bold flavors hit bite after bite & I could eat their Chimichurri on anything! The service was excellent as well, everyone was so kind & welcoming! My favorite bites were the Buenos Aires Empanada & the Esquites. I highly recommend! Have you tried them yet? Let me know what I should order next!! @theempanadasbox 212 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 https://www.theempanadasbox.com/home Instagram & TikTok: @biteswithmissb #biteswithmissb #empanadas #covington #foodiereviews #smallbusinesssupport

The best empanadas in town! I just wish you guys would bring back the larger flavor menu (Lebanon…read moreand Cincy chili especially). I used to get two or three eight-packs a month for dinner, now I just get a couple empanadas every couple months for lunch, because there just aren't enough flavors for me to make an eight-pack anymore.

Great variety and delicious Filipino food in Sharonville! They are closed Monday and Tuesday, but…read moregreat for lunch and apparently have a thriving catering side. Easy parking lot and Chris makes you feel at home--lumpia is fire, and they have a lot of Filipino classics (Adobo!) and desserts. I know where I'm going for catering my next work or home party!

I am impressed and happy to find a very good Filipino restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio…read more It is the best KariKari I ever had. The peanut butter does not overwhelm the dish. It is not like eating peanut butter sandwich. I've been traveling to Ohio since September, 2025. I wish I discovered this restaurant sooner. At least, I have something to look forward to the next time I'm in Cincinnati

I came here with a few of my coworkers and we threw down here. 4 people all together!!!…read more I should have take a picture of the table because our table was covered with food. Each person had about 3 entrees from the menu and everyone loved what they got. The owner came to our table out of curiosity because he said he's never seen a group like us order so much food and EAT ALL OF IT! Lol!!! We're from Seattle and we throw down! He was such a good person. He reminded me of my uncle or elder. He was talking to us about the history of chicken and where it originated from along with the sago dessert. Super informational. I love the history of cultures and how food brings everyone together and he did that. This place made me feel like I was at my uncles house. Very family friendly feel. If you haven't been here yet, ya'll better come through!!!! This place is the $hit hands down!

Food was so good, we had garlic sesame, fried chicken, BBQ pork, garlic butter rice, Pickled…read moreJulianne cut vegetables. Rotisserie Roast Duck, side of Garlic Butter Rice, Bok Choy with King Oyster Mushrooms, and pickled vegetables. Duck had a lot of bones (be careful). Food was so good we got fried chicken and pickled vegetables to take home. You set anywhere, menus are at the table along with plastic dinnerware and napkins. They bring a corked, large bottle of water with paper cups. They have beer, wine, and pop. Service was great, we didn't wait long for our food. Quiet Atmosphere.

When is she around ? I've looked for a schedule. None. Hit or miss. I'm not going down there…read moreevery weekend anymore to find her.

The lumpia here was great!!! It's like a Filipino egg roll but meatier with a sweet dipping sauce.read more

I went to the Gatherall for a Yelp event and saw Nice Nice as soon as I walked in the door…read more Immediately, I remembered reading articles by local food writers saying that "You have to try the garlic noodles!" So after my event, I ordered some from the lovely young man to take home. I don't eat noodle dishes on a regular basis, but OMG, these are pure comfort! I agree with others that the addition of shrimp would be lovely. I am looking forward to going back to try more of the menu.

I didn't think I like this type of cuisine, but Nice Nice changed my mind for the better! Chef Mapi…read morewas super welcoming and happy to give recommendations and descriptions of any dishes. I got the famous Garlic Noodles, and they're famous for a reason. Lightly dressed in soy sauce and tossed with loads of butter and parmesan. It tastes like an Asian carbonara in a way. And they pack the containers full. You'll definitely have leftovers! The Bam-i noodles were just as good, filled with various sautéed Asian vegetables. Lastly, the popcorn chicken is very well seasoned and perfectly poppable. It's not really spicy like the description may imply, so it's great for kids!

Quan Hapa in OTR was exactly what we needed, especially with this rainy weather. We tried the…read morelemongrass chili shrimp garlic noodles and the chicken katsu garlic noodles, and both were sooo good. The staff was really friendly and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Definitely one of those cozy spots that just hits different on a gloomy day

I'm so glad theyre open early because the Vietnamese iced coffee gives me life. The garlic edamame…read morehas literal chunks of parmesan garlic pieces. need I say more? I can, because the chicken katsu garlic noodles on builds on that dreamy idea. So yum. I'm only bummed that adding tofu or chicken to the garlic noodles is an extra $7!!?! kinda cray. Service is always great, and the vibes are good