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    Mabuhay Asian Cafe

    4.8 (19 reviews)
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    Beef with Seasonal Vegetables and Pork with Seasonal Vegetables- both with Garlic Fried Rice.
    Sam H.

    Stumbled across the listing for this gem on Yelp. I've been working my way toward Vegetarianism, so I was hoping this might be a good option. Centrally located in Owensvile, Mo., literally steps away from the main drag. The owner greeted us immediately and answered MANY questions about; ingredients, sourcing of food and options of preparation. He was consistently nice and informative as well as helpful. While there were no vegetarian options on the menu and I did want to try their locally sourced beef so it was suggested that I order their Beef with Seasonal Vegetables and less meat. I did, and forked some off to my husband and held a few pieces for another meal later. I also asked for my choice to be prepared spicy and was asked what level spicy did I favor. A nice touch, I thought. Husband ordered the same but with Pork and no extra spice. You get a choice of plain Jasmine rice or Fried rice with garlic. I'm not a huge rice fan but it was good quality rice, cooked just right. The food was delicious and very fresh tasting, as they source many of their veggies locally. The dish included Taro root which I have never had. To drink was a delicious and delicate orange Pekoe tea with ginger and lightly sweetened with honey. Yum. Their pics on Yelp show a Bloody Mary bar on Sundays but this has changed with liquor license laws on Sundays. Which as everyone who reads my reviews knows, I would normally take a star off for that but I was just so dang impressed with Food quality and service. They have alcohol 6 days a week but not Sunday. After the meal dessert was suggested and as they had some unusual flavors of tropical and Filipino inspired ice creams, we partook of these and got the 3 scoop dish with Coconut, Mango and Parden(I think) of which I had never heard. The dish was served with A crispy coconut flavored cookie and 2 biscotti type things. More than enough for us to share. After our meal, both cooks came out and asked us how we liked our meal. When they saw that I had put some meat aside, I explained that I was not eating too much meat, I was told that I could order vegetables only the next time. Even though the tea was a specialty mix of their own, there were free refills. The tab with 2 full meals, dessert and the drink was $33. Very reasonable in this day and time. The portions are not huge but more than adequate. I only ate a bit of rice and was full and satisfied with just the vegs and small amount of meat that I consumed and dessert of course. So many flavors. We will definitely go back. The restaurant menu lists Filipino influences. I don't know why it wasn't packed. You should check it out.

    Kung Pao chicken dinner plated beautifully
    KC F.

    Owensville is truly lucky to have Mabuhay. This Veteran-owned restaurant is a unique dining experience where you can taste delish food from all over Asia and the pacific. Chef Mandy and her staff are so welcoming and treat you like family from the minute you walk in the door. All of the dishes are made to order with fresh ingredients and you can truly taste the difference. Mandy makes the best lumpia I've ever had and noodles I had yesterday were absolutely delicious!

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    Incredible food. Great service. Beautiful ambiance. I never miss a chance to eat here everytime I'm in STL!!!

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    Thank you Connie! So nice to meet you both. Hope we see you tomorrow!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food, personable staff, cold beer. We are lucky to have this restaurant in the area.

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    Thanks Larry! So happy you enjoyed it.

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    Great restaurant to go to! The food was perfect and the service as well. Highly recommended!

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    Kain Tayo

    Kain Tayo

    4.6(26 reviews)
    100.0 mi

    Yesterday I found another good Filipino restaurant the atmosphere is very authentic except for us…read moreeveryone else is Filipino Filipinos with white black family and friends it feels like a very authentic kind of store I ordered something that tasted like pork in coconut milk, but it was good, it tasted like braised pork, and the appetizer, the spring rolls, were good

    Uber friendly family owned and operated Filipino Restaurant in quaint Trenton, Illinois. Kain Tayo…read moremeans "Let's Eat!", and they make sure you don't go away hungry. It's squeaky clean and has a nice inviting atmosphere in an old building on the main street in Trenton. Expect Randy, one of the owners, to greet you and his Mom to bring the food to your table. I confessed to Randy that I wasn't familiar with Filipino food, so to just bring me something as a newbie to their cuisine. He brought the Adobo Chicken, which is chicken braised in garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, peppercorn and bay leaves along with steamed rice and Lumpiang. The chicken was a very generous portion and silly me, I asked for a knife. I didn't need one as it was as tender as could be. My only wish was that it came with something green, a veggie or something, but there were lots of other dishes that had some green, so it was obviously just the recipe. The rice was also a generous portion and done perfectly. The Lumpiang were very tasty and the chili dipping sauce accented them nicely. While not crowded on a Tuesday at lunchtime, Randy told me they often sell out on weekends, so plan accordingly. This is the kind of place where you go when you want to try something different, but either don't know what, or are afraid to venture out. But do give them a try, and I think you'll go back. I know I will.

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    Manileno

    4.6(59 reviews)
    70.3 miTower Grove South

    We got to try Manileno for Sunday brunch and it was delicious!…read more We had the Pan Demonyo and Shish Kabobs. The Ube bun for the Pan Demonyo was fresh and soft. The slightly sweet bun perfectly paired with the pork meat. The Shish Kabobs were perfectly seasoned and grilled. For drinks we had the Bunko Pandan latte and their strawberry cheesecake latte. Both the drinks were perfectly balanced and wasn't too sweet. We went for a late brunch and ended up missing out on their delicious pastries. Looking forward to being back and trying the rest of their menu. The service was prompt and this place is great for larger groups as well.

    Finally, a Filipino restaurant in Saint Louis!…read more I read about this place, went to bed and the next day, we came for dinner because I was THAT excited and the reviews have been great. We've only tried the restaurant side but one of these days, I will try their cafe and the many offerings. They were busy when we came, had a huge party but they were able to seat us right away. The place was lovely with space to lounge around in the sofa. We started with some lumpiang Shanghai. While that didn't blow me away, the rest of our meal did. I had the pork adobo and my husband ordered the pancit. The serving is enough for 2 people but it was a great way to try different things and have some leftover for the next day. I had both leftovers. The pancit was really good. Not dry and not oily either, just right. Staff were friendly and pleasant. I can't wait to come back!

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    Buzz’s Hawaiian Grill

    Buzz’s Hawaiian Grill

    4.3(136 reviews)
    70.6 miTower Grove East
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    Casual dining
    Family-owned & operated

    If you're looking for pretty authentic Hawaiian kalua pork, spam musubi or Hawaiian macaroni salad,…read moreBuzz's Hawaiian Grill is the place to go. Many other ono foods there too. Let's all eat and shop like a kamaʻāina (if you call STL home) and if you're not from STL, please support local eats! You may just run into Buzz! Aloha from STL! Mahalo for the ono Hawaiian favorites!

    I'm not positive this is a true representation of Hawaiian food, but it serves the purpose. It's…read moreflavorful, affordable and pairs well with the cocktails at Tick Tock Tavern. My friends ordered Lumpia's and shared one with me. It was crispy and very similar to a spring roll. It only had veggies and sprouts, but it still had good flavor. They also got themselves, a couple of Kalua Sandwiches. One had pork and the other had chicken. They both were not totally impressed, but said they were just average. I wanted the Cheese Fries with their Cheese Sauce and fresh diced jalapeños. I'm a jalapeño addict and was looking forward to trying them. When I ordered, the young lady cashier informed me they were out of cheese sauce. I was disappointed that I had to go with just plain ole fries, but they paired well with my, Teriyaki Beef Sticks. My fries were crispy and had a hot soft meaty inside. They were seasoned well and I did not use any ketchup on them. The Beef Sticks were extremely tender and the Teriyaki flavor was on point. I'll be back to try the Cheese ones. Gotta have my jalapeños. The service was fast. You can order at their counter or from a QR menu at your table in Tick Tock Tavern. Once your food is ready, they have runners who will bring it to your table in the dive bar. Overall, Buzz's is decent for what it is and that is a restaurant attached to a popular dive bar. They're an excellent pairing, making a win-win atmosphere for a fun night.

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