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    Luna's Lunpias

    4.6 (281 reviews)
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    Happy hour specials

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    Pork Belly Adobo, macaroni, cucumber salad
    Imma V.

    Great welcoming service the minute I walked in. W ordered take out. The place is kind of small but they did their best to accommodate their guests even seeing them seat a party of 12. The owner helped us understand their catering menu and explained it is made per order based on the request so she couldn't specify the pricing. Ordered the pork adobo which had 4 large pieces of pork belly, great sauce and yummy Mac. Wish there were more protein to the rice ratio, but it was good overall. Rice Krispie was okay, tasted homemade. Lumpia was delicious but expensive. Definitely would come back to try more of everything else.

    Cindy T.

    I am from San Jose and I am always looking around on Yelp or tik tok for Filipino breakfast spots as they are my FAVORITE. I am so glad I found Luna's Lunpias. When we walked in, the staff were so friendly and went over the specials and also let us know what they didn't have for that morning. (Thankfully everything I was planning to order they had all of it)! Drinks: Calamasi Refresher The nice staff member recommended this drink and it was the perfect pairing with our breakfast. I usually stick with drinking water but this was a really good pick! 5/5 Appetizers: Pork lumpia: 5/5, of course we had to get this! Combo plates: Longsilog bowls ~ which came with garlic rice, fried egg, scoop of Mac and cheese. It was super filling and I thought it was never ending witu the amount of longsilog they gave. This dish paired well with their spice vinegar. There were literally no crumbs left. I always love supporting family owned restaurants. Filipino food is my top favorite foods. I can't wait to come back in August!

    Breakfast Musubi
    Christine Z.

    We're not in the Poway area often, but decided to stop by Luna's Lunpias one day while heading north. They are located in a large plaza with plenty of parking. LUMPIAS: Tried both the pork and beef lumpias and while both were good, we all liked the pork ones more since they just had more of a kick to them. Perfectly fried and crispy! BREAKFAST MUSUBI: We wanted to try this and see how well the hashbrown went with the musubi. It was decent but don't think it's something I would get again. It was a bit hard to eat as the whole thing fell apart quickly so we ended up picking at it like a salad. SISIG COMBO PLATE: I was able to get half half garlic fried rice and pancit for my carbs. Nice, crispy pork belly cut into the perfect bite sized pieces. Loved the mango serrano salsa! UBE CHEESECAKE: I wanted the minis but they were out at the time, so I ended up getting the full sized one. It's still not too big so perfect for 1-2 people. Good flavor and not overly sweet! Overall, great Filipino food although pricey for what it is; I got a bit of sticker shock when my total showed up. It's also a bit out of the way, but I'd definitely return to try other menu items if I'm ever passing though the area again. Definitely just a once in a while visit for me anyways because of the cost.

    Sisig Bowl
    Roger P.

    Apparently Luna's Lunpias was voted for Best Filipino Food in San Diego and we had to stop by and try it. We arrived pretty early for dinner so we were the only ones inside. The lot is pretty big with tons of parking spots but I'm not sure how filled up it gets during peak hours. We were greeted by the cashier as we walked in. She passed out the menus and explained the specials and items that weren't in stock at the moment. She also gave some great recommendations and highlighted several of the top hits. Beef/Pork Lunpias: We ordered the 8 piece and got to do half pork and half beef! The lunpias are very crispy but the pork stood out the most. It's way more flavorful and I think something about the oils in the pork make the wrapper look different when fried. These pork lunpias are the best I've had in San Diego! Breakfast Musubi: Spam musubi with egg and a hashbrown in the middle. The hashbrown was super crispy but overall, the musubi tasted pretty average. It also fell apart really easily so we ended up using a fork to finish it. The cashier even recommended the Panko Spam over the Breakfast but we mainly wanted to try it for the hashbrown. Won't be making that mistake next time! Sisig Bowl: Chunks of crispy pork belly mixed with a mango serrano salsa. I also upgraded to garlic fried rice and added an over easy egg. Not the best sisig I've had in San Diego but it was still pretty good. The pork belly could be crispier but I liked the sauce. I'll have to come back and try their other traditional dishes because they look so good! It's a shame that they're located so far inland or else I would be coming more often.

    Crispy fried pork belly with mango serrano salsa, white rice & a scoop of mama's mac salad. Choice of mild or spicy
    Vincent F.

    Food is so good here! My wife filed for divorce and this was still the best day of my life.

    Tapsilog - chicken and beef
    Jane L.

    I ordered the tapsilog and chicken combo plate. It was so flavorful. The rice and ulam complimented each other so well. It came with mac salad and pickled cucumber. The cucumber was very complimenting of the main course or good by itself. I also ordered the Thai tea taho and didn't take a picture of it because I slurped that up so fast. My two favorite things in one! The coconut whipped cream was delicious! The ube tres leches was pretty good too. Luna is super sweet, high energy and makes you feel welcomed. The place is small, but clean and welcoming. There's plenty of parking, but it does share the lot with a couple other businesses.

    Ube Cheesecake (1 Piece)
    Natalie R.

    Really great spot serving tasty and fresh Filipino food! Get here as soon as you can; earlier the better before they sell out of stuff. We came on a Sunday at 430 and all the beef was sold out along with other popular items. You order first then sit down and the will call out your items to be picked up. All of it comes in the take out trays just in case you need to just take it home. Everything was packed with flavor, hot out rhe kitchen and the staff were so friendly. It's a small restaurant but a handful of tables. Really recommended giving it a try we loved everything we got! Ube cheesecake was light and decadent. The platters were all delicious Mac salad hit the spot!

    Daily special - Calamansi chicken rice and pancit. With calamansi soda refresher.
    Marlina L.

    Everything is served with care. The place is cozy, warmth, inviting. The good is absolutely amazing with the right portion and delicious tastes. To top it, Luna and team are naturally friendly. We sure will be back!

    Pancit 1/5
    Maridel S.

    I really wanted to like this place and I hate giving bad reviews for small businesses. but I believe this is the last time I'm ever coming here. Let's first start off with the good: -The lumpia was on point. The flavors were great and they were nice and crisp. I got the veggie and pork both were really good. -The sisig bowl with garlic rice and over easy egg. Although it was a little on the cold side, everything tasted good. The texture was crisp, some of it was a little to hard to chew as the meat part was really dry and it seems to have been sitting a little big. -The bibingka muffin was my favorite thing out of the entire order. -The customer service was good Now onto the bad: -They were out of the 2 things I wanted to really try the loco moco smash and the lechon kawali -The ube cheese cake was just not good, it was runny and I don't know how to explain it. I just didn't like it. Plus it was tiny for the price. -The pancit was just way to garlicky. It was like adding noodles to a dish of garlic and it had a huge wedge of cabbage at the bottom. It was 50% cabbage 50% noodles -The prices were outrageous. Let me give you an example, a small square of rice krispy treat for 4.95. On top of that it wasn't fresh and the texture was like it had way too much butter to the ingredients. All together with a nominal tip was $122 for 2 combo plates, 1 bowl, 2 pc veggie lumpia, 8pc Shanghai lumpia, bibingka muffin, ube cheesecake and Rice Krispie. The restaurant itself was dark and small. Probably more better as a pick up and go but not big enough for big parties. Everything was really pricey, not worth it for the food you get and the quality unfortunately.

    Sesame Huli Huli Chicken!
    Jenna P.

    Friendly people! I'd never experienced Filipino food before and I'm a spicy wuss. We had the pork lumpias, the Sesame Huli Huli Chicken, and the Sisig Bowl. Everything was wonderful, complex flavors, not too salty or sweet. The Mac salad was cooling and there was a Persian cucumber tomato salad side was tart and palate cleansing. Good sized portions too! We will definitely be back.

    Cali-Pino Fries with Chicken tocino
    Rachel G.

    Enjoyed the food and service so much, I went twice in one month! It's a medium sized shop and I've always had the warmest welcome. Their food is Filipino fusion, and I was grateful at how well they described the different foods they had to offer and recommend based off the preferences of the customer. I've had a decent variety from the menu and I have zero complaints - the flavor is amazing no matter what I've tried. The remainder of this review is what I thought of individual items, so bottom line is if you're looking good for innovative and yummy food, I would definitely consider this a must try, hidden gem. Pork lumpia - 4/5, simple and the usual Filipino pork lumpia and still delicious! Panko Span Musubi - 10/5, I don't usually like musubis because I don't really eat seaweed, BUT the sauce and panko crust is to die for!! Cali- pino fries - 4/5, I prefer the smaller fries one usually gets with carne asada fries, but there's a lot of flavors going on and I appreciate the different protein options! Garlic smashed potato loco moco - 7/5, an AMAZING comfort food. I think they sell out of this dish pretty frequently. Not too many flavors going on but definitely still delicious. With the cooler months coming in would prioritize trying this one out Huli huli chicken & sisig tacos - 5/5 & 4/5 respectively, both are good. I personally prefer the former just because I really enjoy huli huli chicken, but you can't go wrong with either! Tapsilog - 4/5, I didn't order this but I tried a little bold of every part of it. The egg was perfectly cooked, the garlic fried rice had great flavor but I don't usually have tapa beef so I don't think I have much of an opinion Turontella - 5/5, a fun twist on the turon desert with some Nutella! Churron - 4.5/5, might be because I overhyped the idea in my head because i love love love churros but I would say the other is slightly better Buko bites - 3.5/5, they were good, but I think I would have liked a little more flavor sheet having a meal with so many flavors Bibingka cornbread muffin - 7/5, a comfort dessert with a good balance of sweetness, moisture and flavor. I wish it was bigger! Ube Vietnamese coffee & calamansi refresher - both 8/10, but for very different vibes. The coffee is creamier and the refresher is lighter & sweet! Hope this helps you decide what to get! I really don't think you can go wrong here.

    Danii V.

    My absolute favorite place for Filipino food. The food is soo good well seasoned and prepared! Customer service is great I love getting to see a family owned restaurant with good customer service and even better food. There's easy parking in front of the restaurant and cool art inside. It is a bit pricey compared to other places which is the only reason I don't order from here more often. But very good food! Totally recommend

    Sisig Combo Plate

    Easy 10/10. Everything we tried was fresh, delicious, and you can tell a lot of care goes into each dish. The staff was also super friendly, and everything was made fresh to order. The sisig combo plate was one of my favorites. The sisig was packed with flavor with the perfect mix of spices. Same goes for the sisig tacos. The cheese on tortilla was a great touch! I especially loved the calamansi flavor that added a nice citrusy kick and balanced out the dish. The loco moco was amazing. The gravy was rich and savory, and every part of the dish worked together perfectly. I've had loco moco at other places where either the patty is great and the gravy is just okay, or the gravy carries the dish. This one was different. Everything came together exactly how a good loco moco should. The salmon bowl honestly surprised me. I was not expecting the salmon to be that good. It was fatty, juicy, and cooked perfectly. The seasoning was great, but the texture and cook on the salmon is what really stood out. The lumpia nachos were BOMB. We actually ended up ordering a second round because of how good they were. The lumpia filling itself was delicious, the sauces paired perfectly, and I loved their choice of chips. It also wasn't too heavy, which made it way too easy to keep eating. The drinks were great too. The ube Vietnamese coffee had the perfect balance of both flavors. You still get the coffee flavor with the sweetness of the ube, and neither one overpowers the other. The calamansi refresher was also light, citrusy, and refreshing. Overall, the food, drinks, and service were all amazing. Every dish felt thoughtfully put together, and everything we ordered hit. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

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    Ask the Community - Luna's Lunpias

    Hi community members, can anyone let me know this pop up location? I want to eat here and support but can't find it /:

    Hi!!!! We have pop ups this week Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week. Check our social media for all times and details

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    Wow! I had no idea Hoorah had food in the evening. I had been there for breakfast, and this…read moresurprised me. My friend and I dropped in after seeing they had a happy hour. Plus, the food sounded delicious. Got there in the nick of time 6 mins before the happy hour ended. Lol! I decided to try the lumpia and the sizzling sissig. The sissig came with an egg in the middle that you mixed up on the sizzling dish to cook it (crispy bits). Talk about fun! There is a lot of tasty food. Can't wait to go back and try something else. They have so much. Ice cream, teas, halo halo...

    I was blessed to celebrate my birthday weekend last week where I celebrated with my extended family…read moreon Saturday, with my Best Friends on Sunday, and with my immediate family on Monday. That Monday, I redeemed my free birthday breakfast at Dennys, met up with my wifey for a couples massage, and ended my evening by eating dinner at Kusina ni Tovi. Being able to chow down at a Filipino restaurant that's near our home was the proverbial icing on my birthday cake. If you're familiar with where Hoorah Breakfast Cafe and Bar is located in Rancho Bernardo, then you'll easily find Kusina ni Tovi because this restaurant can be found in the same spot. It is situated in the same strip mall as Perfect Pizza, RB Sushi, Pho Hoang Express, and it's across from McDonald's. Not sure what's the relationship between the owners of Kusina ni Tovi and Hoorah, but they are run by different people. While Hoorah operates from 7am to 3pm, Kusina's hours are Sun-Thurs 4:30pm to 8pm and Friday-Sat 4:30pm to 9pm. Take advantage of their Happy Hour specials from 4:30pm to 6pm. Open mic and karaoke night occurs on Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 9pm. The dining space is the same as Hoorah's with plenty of seating, distressed laminate flooring, and a brick facade wall. You order from the register and you'll be provided with a number if you're dining in. The young man behind the counter displayed quality customer service and the family who runs Kusina were friendly and kind. There aren't any closeby Filipino food options in the Rancho Bernardo area. For me to get my Filipino food fix on, I either have to drive to Poway, Rancho Peñasquitos, or the North County Filipino food mecca of Mira Mesa. When I found out that Kusina ni Tovi was a Filipino restaurant, I was like a kid in a candy store because Filipino grub is one of my last meal requests when God calls me home. My Filipino family aren't as enamored as me when it comes to Filipino food, but since it was my birthday, I got to choose where we were having dinner. I had to order one of my fave dishes, which was sizzling sisig; we ordered lumpia; ordered chicken bbq skewers; full size of pancit bihon; and you can't eat Filipino without a full size of garlic rice and a side of white rice. The sisig is served on a hot sizzling skillet with minced pork, chicken liver, chopped onion, and fried egg. Combine this mixture of meat yumminess with rice and this birthday boy was one happy dude. Lumpia aka fried spring rolls were too small for my liking, but everyone likes lumpia. The chicken skewers were the stars of our meal because they were cooked perfectly, marinated, hearty, and we devoured these. The pancit bihon is rice noodles with sautéed vegetables, chicken, and shrimp. This was beautifully presented and they aren't stingy with the noodles, chicken, and shrimp. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the dishes we ate at Kusina. I'm thankful to God for allowing me to celebrate another birthday and I'm thankful to the owners of Kusina ni Tovi for opening a Filipino restaurant nearby, so that my Filipino food cravings can be satisfied quickly. I would order everything again, but I definitely want to try their other dishes and their Halo Halo, which is a refreshing and sweet Filipino dessert.

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    Luna's Lunpias - filipino - Updated July 2026

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