My husband and I were craving Filipino food and decided to try this gem of an eatery because it had…read moreDinuguan and Lechon Kawali. We each opted for a 2-combo plate and were happy with our choices. While everything was delicious, the star of the meal for us was the smoked fried milk fish (deboned and smoky). Service was welcoming and many of the clientele seem to be regulars given the personnel's interaction with them. Thanks Rose for the food that is lovingly prepared and the friendly staff who added to the ambiance.

Food is good when one is very hungry. We came before…read morelunchtime and yet they didn't have noodles ready. Tocino is good. Beef steak is good, the rice is ok. It's not the best. Like it's still kinda hard- like left over. It's not the newly cooked soft and fluffy kind. I almost choked. lol. But they do give you free soup with the meal! The halo halo is $10 dollars with only 1 scoop of ice cream and it's 1 size only. Pretty pricey. Since Kalesa is in Milpitas this would suffice. Kalesa sell their halo halo for $10 dollars but with 2 scoops of ice cream and it's a pretty big dish and shareable between 2-3 people if you eat it there. Btw, the servers here at Rene don't wear gloves or hair net if it mattered. Taste is a little different today. I told the lady server we were to eat in, but they'd put the food in the to-go container...uh ok. But gave the other family paper plates! We were in the area and don't frequent here much but it's decent toro-toro or like a taqueria kind of an eatery. I wish they would wear an apron or something when handling food. To make it shown how serious they are about sanitation. Or to not put back the unordered or cancelled food back into the tray.

My friends and I have been to Tapsilog Cantina a few times and it is a pretty solid Filipino spot…read more They're a small mom-and-pop restaurant - although they did use AI for their menu (bleh), their previous menu was very... uh. You could tell they had used a word document. I've attached a pic of their old menu (Feb 2026) and the new menu is a bit of an improvement. The important thing is to sort of ignore all the AI-generated images and trust that they will feed you well. Friends have been going here or to their other location for years and it's been delicious! Good portion sizes, in my opinion. They were a lot busier than last time we were here, because of the World Cup finals - so service was a little slower. We did not get the included soup but we were vibing with the unlimited mimosas and didn't mind (otherwise we would have asked). The unlimited mimosas were a good deal - they ask you which juices you'd like and drop it off at your table, and the champagne is self-serve - we went through 2-3 bottles I think! Shanghai lumpias were delicious and piping hot and my friends enjoyed their loco mocos. I enjoyed the chicken fried steak and those two pieces were crispy and perfectly to my tastes!! We've also enjoyed their silog plates in the past and they were delicious, although the only criticism is that I can't tell that there's garlic in the garlic rice. I definitely recommend Tapsilog Cantina and it's one of our go-to brunches in the area!

This place has all their silogs served with pork so if you don't eat much pork, try a different…read moreplace. Food wasn't all great. This is my second time here and I don't remember it being this bad. Their taho is watered down. I'm assuming whoever made this just didn't know how it's supposed to be served. Service was good.

Decided to have something other than tacos or a burger. Came across this mom & pop restaurant that…read moreis near my office. I was hoping to get some Shanghai lumpia, but they wete out. So I went for the Adobo chicken. It was delicious! I got a 1 item plate and comes with a generous portion of white rice. Unfortunately they do not have menus, which is a bummer. As I don't know a whole lot of dishes in Filipino cuisine, and I pretty much just like chicken & beef, I was afraid to pick something i wouldn't like. Everything looked delicious! I need to do research & go back!

This place is perfect for when I am craving pinoy food, don't want to drive far and just want to…read moreeat without any fuss. Depending on the timing, parking can get a little busy but not terrible. It's a turo-turo (cafeteria) style and the portions are pretty decent. They have their usual adobo, lumpia, lechon kawaii, Turon, etc. On a weekday, I'd recommend coming around a little after 11am to ensure get things before they run out. Service is friendly and quick. They are located in an old strip mall in Sunnyvale and the businesses within it can definitely receive the support of the community. The city considers the area underutilized and wants to redevelop it which impacts many of the businesses that have been here for over a decade.

Tina's Kusina is AMAZING!…read more Tina is truly one of the best caterers we've worked with. Her customer service is exceptional--she's incredibly responsive, communicative, fast, and so flexible with our requests. She always makes the ordering process easy and stress-free, which is especially appreciated when coordinating food for a large office. And the food is absolutely delicious! Everything we've ordered has been fresh and always a hit with our team. You can tell there's a lot of care that goes into the food and service. Highly recommend Tina's Kusina for catering. We order from them regularly and they never disappoint.

We hired Tina to cater our family reunion, and they were absolutely fantastic! From start to…read morefinish, the whole process was smooth and stress-free. Booking was super easy, and communication was great -- quick responses, clear updates, and very helpful suggestions about portion sizes (which made planning so much easier). The owner was friendly and accommodating, even offering to make dishes that weren't listed on the menu. The food itself was amazing. We ordered a variety of Filipino dishes, and everyone kept asking who made the food because it was so good. You can really tell it's cooked with care and authentic flavor. She even delivered the food herself, which shows how much pride she takes in her work. They have a great selection of Filipino favorites but also offers other cuisines, so there's something for everyone. I'd definitely recommend them for any gathering -- we'll be ordering again for sure!

Toppings has always been a fave for decades. It is the only Pilipino restaurant in the Bay Area…read morethat serves sizzling plates with java rice. So glad that this branch serves it just like original. Tonight we had the NY steak served on the trademark sizzling plate with java rice, atchara (pickled carrots) & topped with gravy. Comfort food! Service is friendly & attentive. It's like eating with old friends. The dining room is simple & very casual. Tables are easily moved to accommodate groups / families.

The food was disappointing. One star for the lumpia Shanghai, but their #1 best seller missed so…read moremany marks (pictures uploaded). This was waaay too salty. The container of pork was unappetizing and there were large chunks of fat attached like they didn't even try to attempt to trim it, not to mention the bits of fat floating in the soup. $3 for extra veggies: looked like a couple more daikon radishes and half of a tomato. I felt like I was taking a teaspoon of fish sauce with each spoonful of the soup, even on rice (heated up a quick Trader Joe's brown rice because this doesn't even include a small side of rice with such a large portion of soup). I would have rather have half the amount of meat and a free side of rice. I don't know how this wouldn't turn people off who aren't familiar with Filipino food. It looked so unhealthy and tasted incredibly too salty.

I don't know of Hanian chicken places in the area, but Chicken Meets Rice consistently makes…read moredelicious chicken! I always opt for the dark meat with skin on. Plus their sauces taste great! I like that they let you choose 2 options. I also enjoy how they use persian cucumbers instead of regular cucumbers. The rice itself is also delicious because it's flavored with chicken broth! Chicken Meets Rice is a solid spot for a balanced meal. While I've only tried this place through DoorDash, it seems that this place receives many to-go orders.

Chicken and rice dishes--whether Hainan chicken, khao man gai, or similar variations--are some of…read moremy favourite meals, so after moving nearby, I knew I had to give this spot a try. I ordered the 50/50 plate with both poached and grilled chicken. The poached chicken was soft and paired really well with the ginger-scallion sauce. The grilled chicken, however, was quite dry. I also found the chicken rice less fragrant than what I'm used to and a little dry as well, although the soup was good. The portion also felt smaller than expected for the price. Overall, there were both pros and cons, but it's still worth trying. I'd likely come back for the convenience when I'm craving chicken and rice but don't want to travel too far.

Super cute Filipino/asian store! With all the big stores like Seafood City and Island Pacific, I…read morehope they survive and thrive for a long time. They have a small produce section and I found malunggay! Also got green mangoes (about bit pricey). Everything was super fresh. Definitely would be back!

I like supporting this small business in Sunnyvale. They are conveniently located next to one of my…read morefavorite hole in the wall Pinoy restaurant, Clarita's. They have all the *fresh* produce needed to make your homemade tinola, arroz caldo, singigang, adobo-they got it all. They tend to regularly have stuff I can't find at even Seafood city such as green baby mangoes, malunggay (moringa in English), and calamansi! I usually call ahead to confirm before I make the drive out. It's also a very well maintained/ clean store. They have their snacks, random filipino knick knacks (barrel man, mini parol, etc.). Leading up to the holidays, they will have those gigantic stars to celebrate Christmas in Filipino style. Many of these small stores are hard to come by these days as many are closing up shop so please visit this place for your Pinoy needs.

Tokyo Central had a surprisingly wide selection of Japanese snacks, specialty items, and premade…read moremeals. The produce section was not as extensive as those at other Asian markets, but it was still adequate. However, the store carried many unique candies and snacks that I have not seen elsewhere. Notably, sakura flavored products were especially common during my visit. There were two large sections dedicated to premade meals, including rice bowls, hand rolls, onigiri, and sushi. The rolls seemed overly heavy on the rice, with relatively little fish filling. The prices also felt somewhat high for the portion sizes. However, the store offers a 20 percent discount on sushi and bento boxes daily after 6 PM. I ordered the nigiri combination, which included salmon, tuna, and scallop. The scallop was plump, and the tuna was sliced thickly. The salmon was slightly thin but still rich and fatty. Overall, the fish quality was good. The sushi rice was above average, with a distinct vinegar flavor despite being refrigerated. The total cost for the eight pieces was close to restaurant pricing, though the convenience factor partly justified it. I would rate this market a 3.5 out of 5 but rounded up for the good sushi rice. I would recommend shopping elsewhere for produce, but this is a good place for snacks and premade meals, especially after 6 PM.

Tokyo Central as replaced the former Marukai Market in Cupertino. I didn't realize it initially but…read morethe iconic Don Quixote chain in Japan is the parent company, which explains why their private label Jonetz products are featured in the store. The store is clean and popular, with all sorts of Japanese items. There's Andersen bakery items, food to-go, big variety of Japanese soft drinks, and a rotation of weekly features with goods from different parts of Japan. Great location with very good adjacent stores like Izumi Matcha, Daiso, Curry Hyuga, Hui Lau Shan dessert, etc.

Finally got to try Ginger Cafe at their new location in Sunnyvale on El Camino (near Bernardo), and…read morethey did not disappoint! Their new location is attached to Asian Street Cafe - same owner and same building. Wasn't sure what to expect when we walked in but Ginger Cafe is definitely nicer than expected (Asian Street Cafe is more of a takeout/kiosk order place). There were high ceilings, lots of spacious tables not close together, and great relaxing decor. Hubby and I went on a date night and ordered chicken fried rice (huge portion and good "wok hei" taste - IYKYK!), Shaking Beef (so tender and yummy, but just a wee bit too salty), and Roasted garlic and basil fish filet (probably our favorite! Great seasonings!). Service was wonderful- our waitress was so sweet! Pricing was on the higher side but worth it for the high quality. We can't wait to return to try other menu items!

From start to finish...everything about this place is top!!!…read moreThe atmosphere sets a relaxing mood and food is so delicious and full of fresh flavours to put you in taste bud Heaven!!!! The service is amazing...so friendly and helpful with making suggestions and coordinating entrees and appetizers to enhance your dining experience. Ginger Cafe gets !!!

Taking a star away soley because the manager seemed like a d1ck…read more.. Old korean guy. Might be a language barrier, but that really isnt an excuse for the prices. Servers were all awesome, and I wouldve eaten here again, if not for the fact that the manager basically told me I couldnt get a refill on banchan to go, on my $120 meal... So did he expect me to just eat the samgyupsal I had just the meat alone? We'll never know, because Im never coming back. After he tells me this, he then proceeds to peek behind the kitchen curtain giving me the stinkeye multiple times, AND told his server to not give me the refill. Honestly, weird hill to die on for him, otherwise this wouldve been a 4/5 review and they wouldve landed a regular customer. Food 5/5 Meat was fresh and the sauces and sides were all good, I now know why it was a pretty dead even match with Gooyi Gooyi their neighbor. I did notice though that they dont refill your banchan on your own, you'd have to ask for it, as opposed to other similar *neighboring* restaurants who just automatically do it for you. Small thing, just nitpicking at this point. Service 3/5 2 korean ladies, 1 younger and 1 older were great, and I hope they continue to get great tips for their awesome service in the future! They alone wouldve been a 5/5, if not for this stingy manager experience I had. Made sure to tip in cash so the korean ladies get 100% of it, and the manager 0. Ambience 4/5 Typical family owned korean bbq place, nothing fancy, but not dirty either. Overall, if you like seafood this could be the place for you, just make sure to not ask for banchan to-go on your $120 meal, or risk the wrath of the old cranky manager lmao I'd just stick to gooyigooyi right beside them.

Ladies are very hospitable. Two sides to the restaurant. One side has grills and hoods for sucking…read moreup all the smoke if you decide to grill your meat at the table. Be careful as not all menu items have prices listed. Always best to ask if you don't see the price posted. Cheese corn was yummy. At just under $15, I think this is standard. Fried chicken was tasty. It was just fried without the extra sauce. Not bad. It was piping hot and cooked to order. Skin was crispy. Pieces were small, which I appreciated for wings. Super large chicken parts gross me out as they're pumped full of hormones, so I prefer smaller pieces anyway. These were the perfect size. It would be nice to try their grilled meat since they had grilling stations and vents at the tables. I just didn't feel like doing the work today. All together, not a bad experience. Located in a plaza. Parking lot is small and often times full.