Excellent and authentic Filipino food! We got the sisig, pancit, lumpia, and chop suey and all was…read morecooked perfectly. The service was amazing and the food was delicious and fresh. Will return! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for Filipino food in the area!

I've been wanting to try James for a few years now and FINALLY got the chance today!…read more After a long day at work, I called my order in and made the drive to the restaurant. James is a local establishment that features traditional Filipino dishes. My personal favorites are pancit, adobo, and lumpia. The restaurant is located in the back of a shopping center that is currently being renovated. I've come to the shopping center dozens of times, but never realized James was there until a few years ago. The restaurant is so quaint and cozy. I felt like I was in someone's home and they were offering me a nice home cooked meal. The servers were very kind. I bought my own bag for my food (the restaurant charges for bags). My order was ready almost right away. I was handed my food and I proceeded on my way home. I settled on the Canton style pancit. It had chicken, shrimp and deep fried pork belly laid on the top. It originally comes with egg noodles, but I asked to substitute them with rice noodles. The rice noodles were well seasoned- I didn't need any fish sauce, pepper or any other seasonings. The shrimp were baby shrimp, which was fine with me. There were small diced pieces of chicken that were tender and well seasoned. I have to say that I'm not the biggest fan of pork belly. It's a bit on the fatty side, but it does add flavor to the dish. As you can see in my photos, I did eat most of the pork belly pieces. The lumpia was delicious- lightly crispy on the outside, with delicious pork filling on the inside. It came with a sweet & sour-like sauce that was mild and tasty. My meal was delicious and I ate it ALL! As I type this review, I don't feel extremely full and weighed down, which is great! With tip, I paid $24 and some change. I would definitely go back to try some of the other offerings. This is a great spot if you are craving Filipino cuisine that tastes homemade. Solid four gold stars!

If you are on Middle River Rd, you can't miss it.This little restaurant/store hàs a resturant on…read morethe left as you enter and on the right are rows of steel racks loaded with snacks and finger food. And straight ahead is the person who takes orders, fills them, and finally cashes them out. Overhead is a listing of what the have in detail. Truthfully, being a new comer to Phillipine fòod, i was at a disadvantage. They alslo had a hot food display of about 10 or so dishes readily available. From reading reviews, the garlic rice and deep fried pork belly were favorites. Just plain delicious. Many of the other dishes were pork, chickèn, oŕ vegetables. Later we learned the pancet was in the back. My goofy order condisted of garlic rice (2 scoops) and a small order of deep fried pork belly. I was curious of what everything was by using the point and tell method. Somehow I endéd up with a chicken dish with more rice, that really jacked up the bill. All the dishes were labeled and the server was very helpful in telling what they were to the extent of pork or chicken.It became more confusing when the cashier came over to help. Sèrvings were generous. I have to give them credit, the restaurant, and store, were very clean.

A solid spot for flipino food and grocery items. It's unassuming but walk and you'll see the…read moregoodies. It's basically a grocery store with a counter that serves food, bodega type vibes. A couple tables and and chairs if you want to stay and eat but most people get it to go. The service is welcoming and friendly. One my visit got a small order of lumpia which were hot fresh and crispy and delicious and a bbq chicken stick, not a full meal just a snack. But for the price it was good food. Will definitely be back to try the full plates/combos. Legit flipino food here

Just discovered this oasis of Filipino grocery and foods. Staff Jelo was very nice and heated up my…read moreAntonio's brand Pork Siopao in the store microwave--yummy and warm Filipino comfort food! Also bought Pan de Ube and a pack of Pancit Canton Kalamansi flavor. I am definitely coming back!

I like this place because they stick to their posted hours. Store is well stocked. They never sold…read moreme old or expired goods. They are on Facebook so they notify customers of fresh delivery of baked goods. Cashiers are helpful but don't bother you when you just want to browse. And they check you out efficiently. Everyone speaks good English; is a big plus. I'm Filipino but my Tagalog is not good. Also they have Korean rice which is what I prefer. This is my go to store now and I've stopped going to other Asian/Filipino stores in the area.

Food is Meh. They're trying hard to cook Filipino. Not even close. What's with all the oil??? Do…read moreyou just pour half the bottle of cooking oil to your food when you cook it? I don't understand how this restaurant stays open. The worst part of it is it is inside Marley Station. I don't even know why that mall is still open? It's a ghost town!!! Walking in there feels so weird... so morbid...! They need t9 bulldoze that whole place and start fresh.

Coming from Davao, this tastes just like home. The staff, from Luzon, is warm and welcoming. Again,…read morejust like home. If you want authentic Filipino food, try Komida. I recommend the Dinuguan, we took an extra tray home. Yum!

This was a busines we were planning to visit for sometime, from the drive by's, and the road side…read moreparking it was always busy. We entered and sit anywheŕe was busy. Above the cahier was a sign with food items and a few had descriptions., this was

I have gone here when they first opened as an express grill with burritos and honestly I wasn't a…read morehuge fan. HOWEVER, recently they started doing a weekend buffet with sole classic Filipino dishes. With this recent change, for only $20 I would highly recommend! The options are great for the cost and they were very good about keeping fresh food on the buffet line. My favorite was the lechon and the milkfish. The owner was also super friendly! Welcoming all his guests as they walked in and some who looked like regulars. The space isn't large and filled up fast so not sure if large groups can be accommodated. Plenty of parking outside as well so no need to worry about that.

The food is SO good! I've loved everything I've tried, from the rice to the lumpia to the pork…read morebelly. Delicious, flavorful, and friendly service. The only downside is the last 3 times we've gone out to get their food from the place posted online, they've cancelled last minute. Understandable that things happen, but 3 times in a row we've had to pivot to something else on the fly. Twice they didn't post that they cancelled, we found out in the comments because people were wondering. Overall, great food when you can find them!

summary: awesome Filipino bbq spot (well it's moving because it's a food truck). Generous portion…read moresizes for the protein. Definite try! The food truck itself seems to move quite a bit. I think one of the ways to track where it'll be is to follow its social media. The food is tasty and seems to be cooked on the spot. It sometimes takes ~20 minutes for the food to come out, but it's well worth it. The meat is very tasty and tender and the portion sizes are solid (price ranges from ~15-23 dollars for the main entrees) There's not too many options in the area that serve this type of barbeque, so it's awesome to see some variety. Definitely check it out if you haven't.

I had a pickup order and it was ready on the time I said I would come get it. They've been…read moreconsistent in the past and we always get their pork barbecue and lumpia shanghai, among others. This time, the pork barbecue looked a little dry. Missing some of the "taba" (fat) at the end which would have been nice. Taste is still ok and just dipped in vinegar so it's not too dry. The grilled fish we got was a little on the burnt side which made it difficult to eat on account of the bitter taste and it was in a place where it was difficult to separate the burnt part from the meat. Also, my one beef is that there was an added credit card surcharge of 3% which I was not informed of ahead of time. This is big as my bill before taxes was already over $135! If I knew beforehand, I would have prepared to bring cash because that surcharge was big and this was not even verbally offered at the time of payment. I have been a loyal customer for many years now but we don't come as often as we don't leave near. It used to be bag fees, and I brought my own bag in for groceries, but this surcharge left a bad taste. if this is to be standard, please put up a sign at the counter or on your website. Otherwise, I like the variety of food and grocery items offered, but there has to be better communication with customers.

It's been years since I've had Filipino food. I came here based off a friend's recommendation. They…read morehad some food displayed with a more extensive menu you can order from. There's also a little grocery mart of Filipino items for sale in the back. They had a Filipino staple, Chicken Adobo, I've always raging and got it along with an order of Lumpia. I dined in and sat at one of their picnic tables. I was given my adobo and lumpia in to go containers. I ate half of my adobo which was great, just wish there were less bones and I saved the rest for later. The lumpia was perfectly crispy - so good with the dipping sauce. Such a great find for some homey and authentic Filipino food with friendly staff. I cannot wait to come back here again.

Matthew's Grill - Gaithersburg, MD Authentic Filipino…read moreComfort in the Heart of Montgomery County If you can't visit the Philippines--or if you simply miss authentic Filipino food--a visit to Matthew's Grill will absolutely help set the mood. From the food to the atmosphere to the people (both customers and staff), everything felt wonderfully familiar and welcoming in a Filipino tradition. According to Jimbo (sp?), our greeter and host, Matthe's Grill would be exactly the same as if we were actually there in the Philippines. Born and raised there, and apparently Matthew's cousin, Jimbo's enthusiastic friendliness set the tone for our entire visit. We first heard about Matthew's from an Uber driver who insisted it was the only nearby spot for truly authentic Filipino dishes. Based on our lunch, he wasn't exaggerating. We ordered: Matt's Crispy Pata - a mini mountain of succulent fried pork shanks, bone‑in and beautifully crisp outside and juicy inside. The vinegar dip cut through the pork fat like a flavor katana. Kare Kare - tender oxtail and vegetables in a rich peanut broth. Creamy and rich. CJ's Chicken Wings - reportedly among the top ten in the region, and easy to believe people would make a meal of these alone. Lumpia/Egg Rolls - reminiscent of Mexican taquitos, perfectly fried and addictive. Once you start eating them o it is hard to stop! White Rice - served alongside everything, as it should be. Each dish came with its own sauce or dip to enhance the flavors. I can't personally confirm how authentic each recipe was, but I can say everything was delicious, portions were generous, and we took home more than half for another meal. (We'll be reheating by air‑frying and convection baking--these dishes are far too nuanced and crispy for the microwave!) Service was fast, tables were large and clean (great for families), and complimentary water arrived in big refillable pitchers. Music played at a pleasant background level. The all‑gender restroom is located down the left hallway behind the kitchen--clean and well supplied. Parking is free and plentiful in the shared strip‑mall lot. A note on hours: Matthew's is only open for dine‑in on Thursdays and weekends, though take‑away is available on some other days. It's best to check ahead. We were among the only dine‑in guests on a Friday at lunchtime, but there was a steady stream of customers picking up take‑out orders. If you go, I recommend embracing the Filipino experience. At minimum, it's worth learning how to say "thank you" in Tagalog. We did. Salamat!

First time having Filipino food in MD and did not disappoint! Was seated right away and was asked…read moreif we've ever been before or had Filipino food before. Pretty casual spot with friendly and sociable staff! I enjoyed all the dishes we got. Loved their lumpia Shanghai as always. I liked the amount of flavour and salt their sisig had. Their take on halo halo was quite nice too, and not too icy like others I've had, although the flan was a little too sweet to my liking. After we paid, they gave us a free cup of Buko Pandan to share, which was extremely nice and great! Overall, had a great time here; great hospitality and great food for such decent prices! Would come back again if I was in the area.

Ok, so the girls have been following Toni on the gram for a while. So we couldn't conceivably leave…read moreMD and go back to OH without eating at Manila Mart. One thing that REALLY irritated me when we went on Monday is that they were closed ... bad on me for not checking their hours So we came back today. Briefly saw Toni come in for literally a minute as we were placing our orders, but she rushed back out. The mart is on the right side, while the cafe is on the left side with casual seating/tables. Order your food at the counter and they bring it to your table when ready. We ordered caldereta, sisig, dinuguan, BBQ pork skewers, fresh lumpia and for the sweets: Milo iskrambol, mango float, ube buchi, and because we spent over $40, I got a FREE mais con yelo! Heck yeah!! Of course, the kids loved all the sweets! They couldn't pick a favorite between all the frozen drinks: "all were sooo good!" Food was all good also! Their dinuguan was ON POINT... almost as good as mine! Will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

This was my first time here and the service was good & smooth! They even offered a great solution…read moreto a mistake I made while ordering! I ordered the sisig bowl & it was a 7/10. I will say that it was spicy. I found it hard to eat the whole bowl all at once. Note that it's also a grocery store but there are tables for you to dine in if you wanted to. Overall, I will be back :)

This place serves amazing Filipino food! We ordered a bunch of dishes to share among three…read morefriends--lumpia, lechon, pork sisig, and pancit--and everything was flavorful and delicious. The restaurant has a casual, laid-back setup where you order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. While ordering, we had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Javier, who shared the story behind the restaurant. His sister runs the sister restaurant, Gwenie's, and Gwenie is actually their mom! The recipes here are inspired by their family's home cooking, which really comes through in the food. We ended our delightful lunch with desserts from Gwenie's: ube cake, an ice cream cookie, and a mango cream donut. Everything was fantastic! We're so glad we stopped by and got to experience such delicious food and a little piece of their family story. Definitely a place worth visiting!

I was finally able to try this place after hearing so many good things about them on Instagram. We…read moreordered the lechon bowl, pancit, lumpia and pork sisig. Everything was delicious. I really enjoyed the lumpia. It was crispy and loved that it was a longer lumpia rather than a short one. For dessert, we ordered Gwenie's mango donut, ube cake, and sylvana. So happy I shared the desserts with my friends. Less calories for me. Our food was brought to us quickly, less than 5 minutes. The ambiance is fast casual. There were some tables and we arrived at the right time. The place got packed quickly.