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    Manami King

    4.1 (185 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Lomi: Viscous, smooth soup, thick Udon noodles, chicharón, fish Terrine,  chicken, egg, shrimp, green onion, cabbage
    Gary I.

    Manami King né Mami King is one of the better Filipino restaurants in the San Fernando Valley. Mami refers to a Filipino style Rāmen in a light meat broth. Small eatery in a small strip mall where most interesting foods in L.A. seem to be. For takeout, go to the counter to order, or sit in a chair to have table service. 1) Kikiam is a rare, specialized dish similar to Thai Hoy Jaw. It is herbed, finely ground pork infused with Patís/fish sauce which is wrapped in Yuba/Tōfu skin and deep fried to a crisp. It looks like an egg roll, and the meat inside becomes meaty, dense. A sweet-sour chile sauce is a good accompaniment. This is a must get. 2) Lomi seems like a relative of Japanese Udon soup. The broth is soy sauce tinged and thickened with corn starch to a velvety consistency. Various fish terrine with different textures and flavours. Chicharón, fried pig skin, shredded chicken, shrimp, boiled egg. Cabbage, carrots, green onion. Comes our piping hot to my liking. Very satisfying noodle soup that especially would be welcomed on a cold winter day. I like it better than the Mami since it has more pronounced, distinct flavors. 3) Pancit Palabok: Slippery, thin glass noodles wetted with a Patís based broth. Sprinkling of powdered fried Chicharón, chopped green onions, dressed with sliced hard boiled eggs topped with streamed shrimp. 4) Lechon Kawali is pork with crisp skin, rich layer of fat, chewy meat fried in its own fat like carnitas. Mang Tomás sauce which has puréed pork liver, sweet-sour vinegar is a thick sauce that pairs perfectly with the wild porkiness. 5) The Sio Mai/Shūmai has dense, heavy, finely minced pork flavoured with Patís, touch of garlic wrapped by wheat flour Wonton skin. May not be my favorite, but acceptable. 6) Bola Bola Siopao is a relative of Bao. Humongous steam baked flour bun is sweet, cushy, very extra filling that carboholics will love. The inside has herbed ground pork, lop chong hoisin sauce infused sausage, and salted boiled egg. All of which doesn't have the fire power of strong tastes and amount to flavour the bland bun. For me, it was a waste of calories. 7) Halo Halo is totally worth the calories. At least 3 types of beans simmered in sugar sauce. Purple and green jellies for festive color. Cubes of eggy flan. Ubè purple, sweet potato and banana are simmered in brown sugar adding a woody, toasty, satisfying sweetness. Evaporated milk adds that dairy richness. This is not a dessert to be missed. A Must get. All in all, 4+ stars. You're missing out if you don't come to eat here.

    Tina S.

    First time to try this place!!! No regrets!!! We were craving for flavorful Filipino dishes and this is the perfect spot for us. We got tokwa't baboy, lechon kawali, and manami king chicken plus java rice!!! Everything was perfect. Service was fast and friendly! Gelli is warm and attentive to our needs. We will come back! There is also a private parking lot.

    Lawrence A.

    I saw that the name of this restaurant changed from Mami King to Manami King,, I came by to check it out and ordered the same dish I usually order here, Special Mami and pork Asado siopao, It was the same, I was told that they have a new owner and changed the name around sept of 2025., everything remained the same, same staff,, streamlined menu, the place is cleaner. The waitress was nice, friendly and professional, service was quick and my order was prepared for me quickly,

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    Malou T.

    Authentic Chinese Filipino cuisine. Super delicious noodle dishes, siopao and dimsum. Small restaurant but delivers in taste. Definitely worth checking out. Reasonable prices too. Huge portions very good for sharing.

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    Eric P.

    Ordered chicken mami and bola bola. Nice local spot. Great to pick up some chicken Mami for cold and rainy days. It is a small location with just enough tables. Service is always friendly and hospitable. Thank you!

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    Kyle K.

    With God as my witness, I proclaim that this was the best crispy Pata I've ever had. Some places will overcook it causing the inner meat to be hard and chewy but not here!Outside is perfectly crispy, fat nicely rendered, and the inner meat is perfectly tender, moist, and flavorful. Everything is seasoned so well. It's surprisingly not oily greasy at all. The woman at the counter who picked up my calls and packed my order was also very sweet and kind. As a meat snob, I give this meal a 5/5 star rating and can't want to order this again. If you've never had crispy Pata before, get this with friends and make sure to eat it with vinegar!

    Lechón Plate
    Robert O.

    I just want to say that I am mad! Mad at myself for not knowing about this amazing place before and mad at any of my friends that knew of it but didn't share. Those of you who know me know that I LOVE Filipino food. Now onto the most important part of this post. The staff and the owners have such an immense sense of gratitude for each and every one of their customers and a pride in what they serve that is visible. This is the kind of place you want to come and support while enjoying some of the most INCREDIBLE food!!! Now I have been working in restaurants since the late 90's on and off. I helped open a few restaurants and even worked with a Chef icon. So when I tell you the crispy pata I had today was one of the most delicious things I have ever devoured, believe it. From the crispy skin to the succulent meat that hugged the bone, I was in absolute food heaven!!! I know my reviews are wordy but honestly to try and describe absolute perfection takes some words. I give you my word that this is the place to go!

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    Joe Z.

    A quaint spot serving cozy Filipino food.Where I live there's not many Filipino restaurants, so when I was in the area I had to stop by. Mama king has great specials for a small or large group. They have all the favorites like lumplang Shanghai, Lechon Kawali, chicken adobo& Pancit Bihon, just to name a few. The food here has always been seasoned well and cooked perfectly. If you're looking for fast authentic Filipino food look no further. Staff is super friendly too.

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    Shik P.

    Our favorite Chicken Noodle Mami, Beef Noodle Mami and Siomai place here in the San Fernando Valley is Mami King. They simply have the best noodles. Their soups and noddles are perfect for this time of the year especially during the holiday season to keep us warm. The Chicken Noodle Mami is flavorful and has plenty of chicken both white meat and dark meat. It has lots of greens. The noodles are packed separately in plastic. It's up to you how much noodles you want to put in your soup container. One order is $10.95. The Siomai comes in 3 pieces for 1 order of $4.95. The Siomai is also good to try. It comes with lemon (form of liquid), soy sauce and hot sauce on the side so it's up to you to make and mix your own sauce depending on how you like it. Customer service here is always excellent and consistent. The sweet lady at the counter remembers me and would make sure every time to check with me regarding peanut, tree nut and sesame seed food allergies and cross contamination. Thank you so much Mami King always!

    beef kare-kare
    Reggie R.

    Had lunch here, and we ordered the family meal for $38 which included a Kare kare, pancit bihon and rice and siomai. You can choose a different combination of your choice from the menu. Service was so surprisingly quick! We're just wondering if they are either pre cooked earlier or from yesterday's (hoping it's not). The pancit taste very good especially with the fried crispy pork. Kare kare is ok , i had better from another filipino resto, though the meat was very tender, the color is not your usual orangy sauce, this one is brownish in color. I like that there a lot of veggies in it. The 3 pc siomai is also ok. Lacks the umami flavor we're looking for. There was only 1 server when we came, but she was able to managed a good service. Friendly staff. Will we come back or not? Yes we'll come back and try the mami and siopao and their savory chicken which they are famous for. Place is small and clean. The airconditioning was great! 3 stars for now...

    Chicken Mami
    Oliver P.

    If you're ever craving some Filipino Food, this little hole in the wall will satisfy those cravings! The people working here are so nice and I just love supporting my fellow Filipinos in the Valley. The place isn't very big but the menu has everything from Siomai, Siopao, Pancit to Lechon Kawali! On this visit, we ordered the Chicken Mami, Pork Asado Siopao, Arroz Caldo, Tokwa't Baboy & Siomai! All were very good! If you haven't tried this place yet you have to because it's a hidden gem! My wife loved it so we will definitely be back! :)

    Beef Mami
    Rochelle M.

    My husband has been craving Mami King since last Sunday so we're back in Panorama City to get his fix. :) We arrived just as they opened and were happily welcomed in. Our server brought menus, utensils and napkins as we got seated, then took our drink order. I was surprised when my husband asked for Sago & Gulaman -- he would normally just take sips out of mine. I didn't realize he liked it so much that he didn't want to share anymore, lol. For our lunch we chose our usual favorites -- beef mami, deep fried chicken, siomai and siopao. Everything was so, so good, nostalgic and so, so satisfying. Service is quick and polite every time we come here. The food never disappoints. Located in a small plaza, parking can get tough. But we've been coming here for years. It hasn't stopped us yet.

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    The pancit miki bihon is to die for. I wish they could have offered a larger size order rather than ordering 2 medium ones.

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    We ordered the special mami (4), lomi (3), spaghetti was not the filipino spag i was expecting (2), kikiam (4), asado siopao (5)

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    Favorite to order Kare-Kare and lechon kawali. The best and server Julie, very friendly.

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    Food is great and service with a smile. Place is very clean and cozy and they really cook your food your liking. And in a timely manner

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    Absolutely the best Siopao and chicken mami anywhere ... I drive a very long way to pick up food for my family to get some!!

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    Good filipino food. The Pares and siopao are my recommend items. Their beef mami is great during the cold days.

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    We ordered siopao, both asado and bola bola. Fillings were good but the dough. Service is good though

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    Great Siopao but be sure to call before you make the trip. They aren't always open during their posted business hours.

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    Delicious authentic Filipino food. The lechon melts in your mouth. The people working there are also really sweet. Highly recommend!

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    The lady worker is so nice. She always greets everyone w a smile and the food is so good. I highly recommend the siopaos and sisig!

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    Ask the Community - Manami King

    So, it's no longer Mami King, but does it serve the same food? Siopao, etc.

    Basically the same, they have the same staff, just new owner, they may have added a few more items.… Read more

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    11.7 mi
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    A while back, I saw a video of a grip of gen z Fil-Ams talking about how this was their go to spot…read morefor Filipino foods. A lot of them said they fux with the sinigang. Color me confused because I had never heard of her. What rock have I been living under that I'd never heard of this place? So, early one Saturday, I pulled up with my sister from another mister to get our breakfast on. First of all, tell me why they're basically down the street from me. They've been around as long as I've been alive and not once had I been. Truly a shock considering my commitment with never making food at home. I stay eating outside. There was only one other group of diners while we were there. A family of 4 who were seated in the back room. We ended up being seated in the area facing Fountain. My first comment was how I felt like I was at my Lola's house because the decor was giving Lola vibes, in the best way. I felt like I was home. My friend got the laing meal and I got the tocino. We also got a side order of the sweet & spicy longanisa. Broooooooooooooo That food was wow. I'm gonna say it again - it tasted like home. Down to the fixins on the table like vinegar and suchas. I appreciated all the little touches. We ate so much yet still had so much leftovers. Their portion size was crazy. We would've been good with just one meal and another protein a la carte. We also got a small bowl of their arroz caldo. Let me tell you something, a single tear legit went down my left cheek. That tasted like what my mom made for me when she was still with us. The memories that came flooding back took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. We did order their famous empanada that never came. We had to remind our server that he never dropped it off. I'm not sure why he didn't double check if we still wanted them which we did. We would've obviously paid for them. Despite that they're getting all the stars from me because the food was fire and their drinks were 10/10. I got the Maria Clara. They also allow two free refills so that's a double win. I'm about to pull up every weekend. Take all my monies.

    Tried this place for the first time with friends earlier today. I ordered Sinigang na Bangus…read more(Milkfish) with garlic rice and I thought it was really good. I felt comforted by the sourness of the Sinigang soup after feeling stressed about my final exam. My friends ordered Tapsilog and Tocilog (tapa and tocino with garlic fried rice) and I was able to try them. The tapa was alright, but the tocino was very delicious. I liked how the tocino wasn't fatty at all. I would recommend the Sinigang and Tocilog to other friends/my family. The service was great. Our server was nice and accommodated us quickly when we needed something. The wait time for the food we ordered wasn't so bad. I also liked the ambiance of the restaurant because it felt like I was inside a family friend's house, which was unique to me. The food is a little on the pricier side for Filipino food, but overall I had a great experience dining here.

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