I was really excited to try this newer locally owned restaurant! I enjoyed the Filipino chicken. My friend got the Filipino pork belly and lumpia and really liked both. There isn't a ton of seating inside, as it is a smaller restaurant, but it is definitely still worth trying! read more

Little Manila - Filipino Chicken - Filipino Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Great food and will be back for more! We loved the Bicol express, pansit, lumpia, chicken adobo and pork belly. So happy to have a Filipino place in Charlottesville! Pretty fast service for how big our order was and it was cute inside too :) read more

As a Filipino, I was super excited that we found their food truck on our recent visit to Charlottesville. They serve Filipino comfort food and its absolutely delicious. Family owned business with warm and friendly service. I ordered their barbecue chicken (chicken adobo) with rice and lumpia. Husband ordered the pork belly tacos with mango salsa and lumpia. The food came out after a few minutes and was hot. It smelled so good my mouth was salivating as we were driving to our picnic spot. The food was so delicious. The lumpia was crispy and flavorful. The adobo chicken was packed with flavor. The portion was generous, I was definitely full after my meal. Whether you're new to Filipino food or a pro, Little Manila is worth a visit. read more

Little Manila - Lumpia and adobo chicken - Filipino Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Caught Little Manila's food truck during my recent visit to my old stomping grounds. I remember being so excited to see Filipino food being offered in Cville during my time at UVA. So proud to see that they have now expanded and have a storefront at Dairy Market (located on Grady near the Irish Pub). The food is so yummy and they give decent portions as well! I ordered the grilled chicken adobo this time and couldn't even finish all the pancit because I was stuffed! Always happy to support Filipino small businesses - can't wait to try other dishes when I'm back on grounds. read more

Little Manila - Grilled Chicken Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Normally I love this place, but every once in a while the pancit is wayyyy too salty. Tonight was one of those nights. Over seasoning food makes it inedible...under seasoning it allows a person to either eat it like it is or add seasoning. Always err to the under. read more

Not quite like my mom's Filipino food, but reasonably priced at $20 for two tasty meals of decent portions. The pork belly BBQ was delicious - very fatty with a good balance of sweet and salty; this came with rice and a side of lumpia (6 pieces) - you can substitute rice for pancit for an extra charge if you'd like. The lumpia is the traditional lumpia shanghai version aka ground meat with vegetables - it was crunchy and not overly greasy and came with sweet chili dipping sauce. I was disappointed as other reviewers have noted about the pancit - it was not very seasoned and didn't have as many vegetables (cabbage, carrots, onions etc) that I expected. Overall, it definitely filled the craving for Filipino food! read more

Little Manila - Pork belly BBQ with rice and lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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What a delightful surprise! I was so excited to hear that Little Manila would be coming by MSC UVA, a staple in Cville (and a soon-to-be vendor at the Cville Dairy Market). The owner is friendly, the food is delicious, and the service is quick and efficient. Seeing this truck brings a smile to my face. I ordered pork belly bbq (woww!), which comes with a ton of lumpia (Filipino egg rolls) and a bundle of white rice. The bbq was soft and fatty, covered generously in sauce. So delicious... and the pancit is vegetarian, full of soft vegetables (carrots, cabbage, onion). You must go! read more

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The best Filipino food in all of Charlottesville hands down! I actually don't know if there are any other businesses serving filipino food besides this one but Little Manila have been here for years and their friendly service and delicious food have been very consistent. Crunchy lumpia, flavorful pancit and an Asian fusion mix of adobo tacos with mango salsa are to die for! The picture shown below is from their new location at the dairy market called Manila Street and they are just as spectacular as their food truck!! Pro tip: at the dairy market I would arrive 1-2 hrs before they close because they serve kainan style (buffet style). The best food is gone 1-2 hrs before they close also because they are wiped clean out by hungry customers! Right now (7/2021) they close 9pm Sunday through Thursday and Friday Saturday 10pm. Get it while it's fresh and hot!! Another Pro Tip: at their dairy market location, check out their Instagram and Facebook page for weekly specials! Sometimes they have lechon kawali (MY FAVORITE) and fried Filipino Carioca (fried sweet rice balls) (ANOTHER FAVORITE) so be on the lookout!! @manilastreetcville read more

Little Manila - Chicken BBQ , chop suey and lumpia . (Sorry if it's messy I dug in before the picture was taken) - Filipino Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This is the single reason I wake up at 11:45am on Saturdays to bring my hungover self to the farmers market. I really just live for their pancit. It's such a simple dish that's a staple to many asian cultures but the Filipino version does it just right. When I'm eating meat I also get their pork belly and lumpia (egg rolls). My boyfriend loves their pork belly and I'm thankful they give a generous amount so I don't mind sharing. I don't even like egg rolls but I always somehow eat all of the six tiny lumpias. Also, the pork belly actually comes with rice which may be a better balance than panscit since the pork belly is already very salty. read more

So bomb! This dish is the BBQ pork belly plate ($12). It's such a delight to eat. The meat is sweet and savory, with the perfect ratio of fat to tender pork. It comes with some delicious lumpia which is filled with veggies and fried to be crispy on the outside. You can replace the rice with pancit, which is a noodle dish. That is also delicious, but sticking to my Caribbean roots, I gotta have rice with my meal! I got this from the food truck, but this business is opening a location in the dairy market. Follow their insta for information on their daily whereabouts. 10/10 on the pork, I'll be back! read more

Little Manila - Filipino Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

If you want Filipino food in Charlottesville, there's no better choice. I was commuting home on a Saturday evening when I spotted their food truck, on the corner of Long St. and Rt. 250. In an empty lot, amongst a pack of numerous other offerings from various other food trucks, the lettering read "LITTLE MANILA". I noticed the sheen of the gloss black paint covering the truck flicker from my view, sitting there at the adjacent stoplight, the sun beaming through my windshield as it was setting. Was this meant to be? Hmm... I thought, "well how bad could it be?" and proceeded to pull into the gravel parking lot behind the trucks. I believe they have been limited to just the mobile restaurant for a few months (due to COVID-19) and the friendly cashier that took my order remarked they were only serving 1-2 days per week currently, mainly on weekends. I ordered my chicken BBQ w/ rice and Pancit (out of lumpia ‍, I arrived quite late that day) and it took an entire 2 mins for the cook to prepare, and they sent me on my way. Feeling the weight of the bag they handed me, I realized that I had received a massive amount of food for the crisp $10 bill I exchanged the cashier earlier. I rejoiced immediately at my luck. Somehow I waited until I got home to devour it; the scent emanating from the package, endlessly tempting me during the ride. In hindsight, I was glad I waited until I got home (the food was still piping hot and just as good) because this was an utterly delightful experience. I got to savor and enjoy the flavors that were somewhat familiar, as I had eaten Filipino food prior to this, but none like this. This was delicious from the first bite of chicken, to the last bite of pancit w/ a bit of the red sauce. Outstanding. I was full and completely satisfied with the meal I got, and the folks preparing/serving it were lovely to encounter. 9 out of 10, not would, but WILL do it again. Support your local food businesses folks! Ps. I'll be back soon to try the lumpia for that extra point :) read more

Little Manila - I was the last one they served that day - Filipino Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Craving Filipino food in cville? Definitely @littlemanilacville is the go to for that!! Little Manila is a food truck serving up delicious Filipino food. They post their weekly schedule on their Instagram page and I've mostly gotten food from them when they are located at the Thursday Autumn Nights Market at IX Park from 4 pm to 7 pm (also next week is the LAST Autumn Nights Market of the season so be sure to check it out before then)!schedule on their Instagram account! in aalso swrvivewyre al they I usually order the Filipino bbq platter with adobo, but recently I found out you could order a half adobo and half pork belly platter - Truly life changing. The platter comes with half marinated and grilled adobo chicken, half pork belly, pancit, and a side of lumpia. I definitely prefer getting the platter with both meats and with a bed of pancit instead of rice as the textures in my opinion work really well together. The flavors are just yum!! The meats are very succulent and tender; the lumpia has the a good ratio of shell to filling, with a very satisfying crunch when biting into them (even when I don't order the platter, I'll still definitely get the lumpia); and the platter comes with a very generous serving of pancit, which is always a delightful accompaniment. read more

The lumpia were very good! I just wish the noodles had more flavor, and instead of one giant serving, it would be nice if it came with another side that replaced some of the pancit. read more

Little Manila - Filipino Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

$10 for 2 tacos filled with meat and some egg roll looking things, this is my first time eating Filipino food and it will be my last. I was expected something that was packed with flavor and spices but It was just unseasoned (as far as I can taste) chicken meat with a salsa on it (salsa was good) . Customer service was okay. read more

Little Manila - Chicken taco - Filipino Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I stopped here with a group of friends on a whim today & we were not disappointed! I never have had Filipino food before, but the smells coming out of the truck were so enticing I knew it was going to be delicious. (The truck is also very clean & seems well maintained.) The gentleman who happened to be working today was super friendly & very helpful with patiently describing each item on the menu & making recommendations. Since it was very cold, he had us wait in our car until our food was ready. In less than 10 minutes, the four of us had our lunch. I ordered a combo #2, which includes the Filipino barbecue, 5 lumpia with chili sauce, atchara, & rice. The pork was lean & perfectly cooked with great flavor, tender enough to cut with a plastic fork. The atchara was awesome & full of fresh ginger. The lumpia were crispy & not greasy at all. There was enough sauce & atchara to add to the rice so no bite was dry or lacking flavor. The portion size was perfect. I really enjoyed this & am eager to try the pancit. The menu is short & simple, so it's not difficult to make a choice you'll be happy with. There is even a combo #3, which includes a full size portion of everything, is under $15, & could easily be shared by two people. This business has an Instagram & a Twitter you can follow to see their specials & extended hours or early closings. I am under the impression that they are open every day during the week for lunch from 11-2. I am planning on stopping at this truck regularly for delicious, cheap eats. read more

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The only place in town to satisfy your filipino cravings, and they are still going strong with their truck during COVID times! They post their locations every day and it's always around town, so you can definitely find a location convenient for you! You must try their lumpia and pancit, and for meat lovers, their pork belly. Everything is jammed pack full of flavor, but if that weren't enough, their side sauces will definitely do the trick. Huge portions, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Gotta try their tacos next time! read more

I had no idea Charlottesville had Filipino food until a co-worker spotted the truck and told me about it! I finally had the chance to try some today, and I was not disappointed. I got the pancit/lumpia combo and split with my friend who got the barbecue/lumpia combo. Both were delicious! Nice sized portions, reasonable price point, and friendly service! Hours and days of operation are limited, and it's a food truck, so they are at various locations. Follow them on Twitter or like them on Facebook to keep track of when they're open and where they'll be. I like that they offer different things on different days so you can try other foods. Can't wait to go back and try some adobo. read more

I had the pancit, chicken caldereta, pork belly, and lumpia - all were complete slappery! I went to go pick up the rest of our food from a different food stall and when I came back, my two year old had finished all the lumpia. read more

This place is so delicious!! You could throw a dart at the menu and not go wrong. Highly recommend the lumpia and pansit, my personal favorites! This is also a family-run restaurant with super friendly service. We'll be back soon! read more

I would not have thought that there was going to be a Filipino food joint in Charlottesville, but here we are. As a Filipino who grew up with a lot of my people's cuisine, I can say that Little Manila is spot on. They have some of the traditional pancit and lumpia, but also introduce some fusion flavors in their menu with their pork belly and chicken adobo tacos. Very flavorful and decent portions with great prices. It was a bit of a reminder of home that satisfied some of those cravings. read more

The food is very authentic and delicious, just like home cooked Thank you for opening a permanent spot in Dairy Market!!!! I will definitely be a regular custome read more

They now have a stall within Dairy Market. I absolutely love Filipino food and I am so grateful we can get it here in Cville. I tried the chicken maldoreta (sp?) and BBQ chicken--I preferred the BBQ but both were tasty. The BBQ marinade contains brown sugar, but it wasn't too sweet. They were served on a bed of pancit (stir fried rice noodles). I asked for the stir-fried vegetables to be added (this was a separate dish, presumably for vegetarians, since there wasn't much else for those of that persuasion). I took note that everything seemed to be glistening with a liberal coating of oil--I believe this was done to lock in the moisture of the foods, particularly the vegetables. Everything did taste perfectly fresh, even when it took twenty minutes to get it home to eat. I will be back to try the Adobo next! BTW, if you want very good chicken adobo, try the recipe by Melissa Miranda on Bon Appetit. It is life-changing. read more

I would give more stars if I could. I have an addiction, and I need help. I love the pork belly. Yes, love. Its sweet marinade is a perfect balance with the rice or pansit. The first time I tried Little Manila it was ok, and wasn't sure if I even liked it because of the fattiness of the pork, but then I began to crave it and I haven't looked back. My coworkers make fun of my foodie addiction to the pork belly. I look forward to it all week and countdown by the minute on "Little Manila Day." Yes, I keep a secret stash of cash in my wallet for it. I keep an extra $10 at my desk.... I wear their T-shirt, and Little Manila would be my last meal, given the the choice. read more

First time I've eaten here and I really enjoyed it! I've had lumpia and pancit many times, made by neighbors and friends from the Phillipines. The portions are huge! I had the pork belly bbq with pancit and it was very good! I think the pancit was some of the best I've had, but it was a bit too salty. The taste though was really really great! The pork belly bbq was fantastic! I liked the lumpia lots but they needed to be a bit crispier, some of mine were real nice and crispy and others were a bit mushy and oily. The guys on the truck are very nice and I will definitely go here again!! So glad to see you guys in town! read more

I find filipino cuisine difficult to find so I was ecstatic when I came across this food truck at the UVA Farmers Market . The food is authentic and super delicious! The portions are also HUGE and despite it probably being able to last two meals...I ate mine all in one sitting. I tried their marinated pork belly which is braised and caramelized (YUM!). I believe the traditional name for the dish is Humba? Whatever the name, it was great! If you're in the mood for something healthy, this is definitely not the dish for you. Each piece of meat had a small amount of fat and it was absolutely delicious! You have the option to sub rice with rice noodles which I plan on doing the next time I stop by. read more

Their lumpia is so delicious. As a partner of a Filipino living in Charlottesville, I know that we need and appreciate Little Manila here in such a small city. He loves the Lola (Tagalong for "grandmother") who spins magic with her lumpia, pancit, and other delights. I myself so enjoy the flavorful lumpia, the chicken adobo, and the tocino during the Saturday morning farmer's markets. Yum! read more

Got dinner there a couple weekends ago. And pot belly taco were great. Can't wait to eat there again!

Little Manila never disappoints when I go to get something to eat. Really awesome food, great customer service and really good prices. Cant go wrong with some awesome Filipino Food. Been a fan of Little Manila since it opened. read more

Super freaking amazing food. I no longer have to wait for them at the market on Saturday to get my fix. Lumpia. Mmm! Pancit...amazing. Great food. Great value! My favorite lunch spot! Super friendly service and it's quick! read more

Cheap and delicious food all the time. I'm a big fan of the pork lumpia--so crispy and flavorful! I've also had the pancit before but found it a bit salty for my taste. Good in moderation, but with their larger portion (which is appreciated!) it might be a better to-share kind of dish along with 10 lumpia. I've always experienced friendly service at their booth at the Farmers Market and on Hospital Drive. read more

I really love and appreciate Little Manila, most especially as a Filipino living in Charlottesville who misses Filipino food a whole lot. What I appreciate about this food truck is how present they are at many of the festivals and farmers markets in the area. I also like their smaller, and more simple menu, because they can focus on making each of their dishes extremely well. During the Saturday farmers market, they usually serve A version of a Filipino breakfast dish called Tocino, which is essentially Filipino bacon over rice. Sometimes they even offer to serve it with a fried egg on top, which is traditional for most Filipino breakfasts. They usually include five pieces of lumpia, which is a fried meat roll, usually pork, served with a sweet chili sauce. When they are serving lunch, they often serve a wide array of meat options, either pork belly or chicken adobo served on a bed of either fried rice or pancit, which is basically lo mein except with skinnier rice noodles (pancit bihon). I would love for them for venture into making some Filipino desserts and beverages in order to fill out their menu. read more

Great food, great portions, great people! Love Filipino food, and they don't disappoint!