This is the best authentic Filipino food in the area. The service is amazing and the restaurant is always clean. The staff are so kind to my family and I. read more

The food is always delicious here! I am a diabetic, can't eat rice, noodles or dessert but the rest is all delicious! I often eat there. Nice tables and chairs, plenty of seating. Service is good. read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Adobe chicken, pork and onions, and mixed vegetables. - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Manila Cafe offers delicious food at affordable prices, with plenty of options for both main courses and desserts. The staff were friendly and quick to serve. A lot of parking available outside I'll definitely be coming back, this place is my new favorite spot now. read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

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I have a deep love for lumpia since like 2nd grade. Once I saw Manila Cafe had them, I knew I had to get over here and happy it's close by. For a party I was heading to, I thought best idea ever, get a catering size of lumpia. I think there was like 120 rolls, about 45 bucks. Super easy to place the order and pick up was quick. The place was packed when I arrived and can get crowded being part cafe, part food mart and the hot line, but the food looked amazing. I will definitely need to come back to try the pork belly and bbq pork. The lumpia were stellar. read more

This was my very first time trying Filipino food, and WOW, Manila Café & Asian Mart has officially made me a fan for life. Every dish was bursting with flavor and felt like a warm, delicious introduction to the cuisine. I ordered the pork BBQ skewers, and they were insanely good, juicy, tender, perfectly seasoned. The pancit bihon was everything I want in noodles: light, savory, and totally addictive. The pork siopao was soft, fluffy, and so flavorful. The beef caldereta was rich, comforting, and perfect for a chilly day. And the lumpiang shanghai? I could eat those nonstop, crispy, flavorful, and dangerously good. Service was quick, friendly, and easy, which made the whole experience even better. The ambiance has that cozy, home-style market café vibe, simple, welcoming, and all about the food (which is exactly how it should be!). Portions were generous, and I even had leftovers, a huge win. Unfortunately I ate first this time and not my phone, thus no pics. If you're new to Filipino food or already love it, this spot is a must. I'll definitely be back! read more

This used to be one of my go-to place as it was inexpensive with large portions. This has changed over the years. Dependent on the server, the serving portion can varied by as much as 2x. In the past, I would order a combo platter with two sides - and bring one (or even both of the sides) home. In my last sit-in meal, after finishing the entire meal, I can still eat more. It is still a decent place - just not what it used to be. read more

The selection at the bar is diverse. It's premade so it was a bit cold or room temperature. Pretty basic and is intended to simply eat. No presentation or anything. Just prepare to simply eat. Plenty of space and though a mart, the selection is minimal which is fine. I came to sit down to a meal. I think it's fine for a quick, no frills meal like going to the Philippines. read more

Went here after a long day at the farm. We were hungry and they were just what we needed. Good home cooking. Nice people and clean eating area. A lot of Filipino food selections with good amount. Taste is well made. Store comes with some grocery items as well. Overall, Manila Cafe gets a recommendation. Looking forward to visiting them again when we are in the area. Support local! read more

The leche flan on top of their halo-halo was silky, rich, and absolutely divine. The sisig was authentically Kapampangan--grilled instead of sizzling, and full of flavorful, chewy bits of cartilage that gave it a distinct texture true to traditional preparation. It was a delicious and nostalgic taste of home. We also enjoyed the kare-kare, beef caldereta, and pork afritada--all were hearty, well-seasoned, and cooked with care. The service was just as memorable as the food--everyone was so friendly and accommodating, making the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this gem for anyone craving authentic Filipino comfort food and warm hospitality! read more

Where I go locally to get My Filipino food fix on a Regular and its legit every visit, Salamat! read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

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Manila is a great find - cool little market and looks like they are expanding! Food was different and a nice change of pace - great pork dishes. Staff was helpful and the place was packed - always a strong sign! read more

best good ever we love it we came back three times in one day my husband was obsessed will be back again staff amazing and very clean and polite read more

This place is always full of Filipinos - so you know it's good. I come here often for lunch and have tried new dishes each time. I am always a bit hesitant trying something new when I have my "usual".... But I have not been disappointed at all. Every dish is super authentic and packed with flavor. I bring my coworkers and friends here, and it makes me so happy to present the best of my culture. Their prices are accessible and the staff are warm and helpful. What I've tried and would recommend: lechon kawali, lumpia, ginisang sayote, malabon/palabok, bicol express, binagoongan, beef kaldereta, adobong kangkong, lumpiang shanghai, sinigang na baboy, spaghetti, nilagang baka, turon read more

Headed back to GA and we came across this Filipino cafe on the outskirts of Philadelphia! Delicious! Plus we grabbed a few snacks for the rest of our journey! Mabuhay!! read more

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Came back to order an array of food for lunch. I tried a little bit of everything and it was all so good! The star of the show were the grilled pork bbq skewers. Reminded me of Japanese yakitori. The sauce had a nice sweet glaze and was grilled perfectly. The lumpia was outstanding and something you can never go wrong with. Pancit bihon was also delicious and had a nice amount of veggies/shrimp/pork. Chicken adobo is usually my favorite and it was still good, but this time it was lacking some flavor. The flavor just wasn't strong enough. Meat was still very tender and the sauce with rice is still a winner! Lechon kawali and Ginsiang monggo were two new items for me. I'm normally not the biggest pork belly fan but this was very tasty. If you ask for the darker burnt pieces, chances are you will not get the chewy fatty pieces. The mung bean porridge was good especially with rice, but I wouldn't order this again. Wasn't bad at all and very healthy with fish/veggies inside. Does not have a strong flavor and not spicy whatsoever. For dessert, we bought plantain lumpia and ube Mochi. Eat the lumpia while it's hot and fresh! Mochi I thought tasted better cold. read more

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Very warm and welcoming people. Found my go to spot for Filipino food and snacks! Moving here from California I didn't know they had a lovely place like this. Service was great and very helpful. Here's the rundown: 1. Hot food bar: Combo platters with various side and meat options: fried pork belly, longaniza (sweet breakfast sausage), tender beef, fried eggs, and more!). 2. Baked Filipino goods: just try them! 3. Snacks and condiments: various Filipino snacks (check out the pictures for my favorite snacks!) 4. If you haven't had Filipino food before, just be curious and anything you taste will be delicious and you won't regret it! So many lovely rich and savory flavors. I think of it as Asian soul food! read more

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As always, Manila Cafe is superior when it comes to Filipino food in the area. Updating my review because I was today years old when I tried their notable Manila Cafe Signature Sisig. Now when you go to a turo turo Filipino spot like Manila Cafe, you may find yourself second guessing some dishes that are out being warmed. In this case it was the sisig. How can a sisig still taste good when left out for turo turo? Well let me tell you that there is a way, because Manila Cafe know how to do it! No the sisig was not sizzling nor was there a raw egg that you had to mix into it, but the flavors and textures of a proper sisig were there. The crunch from the cartilage to the crispiness of the pork/lechon and mild spiciness sealed the deal. Of course you can try to find fresh, sizzling sisig elsewhere, but for now Manila Cafe's sisig is where it's at. Happy eating, yall! read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

I recently discovered Filipino foods. There is good variety here. Also a grocery if you cook Filipino. We had Lumpia Shanghai. To start. Yum dipping sauce was great. Lechon Kawali was really good. Monggo wasn't as temperature hot just warm same with kare kare. The bbq pork and chick were great! Great prices good food quality and service was friendly and informative. read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Lumpia and Lechon kawali with rice. - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

We've been going here for years. Best Filipino restaurant in South Jersey and worth our 40-mile trip. They always have a great selection, including fried fish, pancit, sinigang , and many others. I especially like the pork and chicken barbecue and Filipino spaghetti. When you're done there are several traditional deserts, including halo-halo, my favorite treat! PD of Mays Landing, NJ. read more

My second time here and working my way to becoming a regular. The lovely Mrs. Arlene was helpful and apparently knew my father. Whenever I miss my folks I'm coming here. read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Longsilog with a side of Jeprocks. I can hear my mom's tsinilas against the kitchen floor. - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

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Went twice this past weekend. Was staying in the area and glad I paid this little gem a visit. It's a mini grocery store with a steam table for turo-turo style which literally means point-point when ordering food. The place is clean and they had tons of food to choose from. The pancit is good and lumpiang Shanghai was 4 for a $1!!!! What?!?!? Should have tried the adobo for a trifecta! I ordered the laing and lechon kawali with pancit and I didn't love the laing as much. Lechon was good though. Got a halo2 to go with ube ice cream and it hit the spot. The 2nd time I came back I got the grilled pork and tokwa't baboy (tofu with pork) . All was tasty. They also have the Calamanso and dalandan juice/soda in a can that completed my meals will definitely come back when in the area. read more

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Update: When purchasing groceries at this store & its a decent amount ( not 1 or 2 items), mske sure you check the receipt & what is being rung up. My parents got charged on 2 separate occasions for entrees they did not order. They must have already punched the item in the register for another guest but it was added on to my parents check BOTH times. So it was $20+ worth of food they did not purchase. Not cool read more

I have traveled from the north west suburbs of Philly to this place on many occasions. Especially when I don't feel like making Filipino food (the few recipes I know). Manila cafe is super cheap and it's like my fam's cooking. Bout to start calling the kind woman working the counter my Tita lol! I have picked up 2-4 platters just to enjoy over the course of a few days. The platter comes with 2 items of your choice with a side of rice or pancit (this is extra $). Average cost of the platter is ~$7 w/ pancit and even less with rice. I have enjoyed the lechon, kare kare, chicken adobo, pancit bihon, beef kaldereta, chicken/pork inihaw, pork afritada/menudo, turon, and halo halo. This place has an area to dine in but nothing fancy. There is also a super tiny market to pick up some grocery needs. read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Lechon, bbq chicken (inihaw na manok), chicken adobo, beef kaldereta - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Friendly staff, Much better than the the other Filipino place at Hamilton where the staff never smiles. When I Go in that place I feel like I owe those people to give them my business. Manila Cafe is a pleasant place to go. Taste of food is average but a good atmosphere and friendliness will make me come again. read more

Great Filipino food for a great price. Service is also impeccable and you can choose to eat in if you want to. The restaurant is clean and be playing Filipino reality shows. It is also a great place to find Filipino condiments and toppings if you want to make meals at home! read more

My relatives took me here for some turo-turo experience. It was a great experience and the food was so good. Plenty of seating. I honestly forgot what dishes I got here but I want to note the fun experience here. Will come back! read more

The chicken on a stick for $2???? And the baked sweet rice dessert, especially when it just came out of the oven...my goodness. Filipino food is good. Also, don't forget to look in the packages foods area. The mango condensed milk, it's the only way we make rice pudding now!!! read more

Coming back home from work and found this little gem. There is so much good food for $10 a plate. You cannot get anything close to it in quality and value! Super nice staff and people read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

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I came here with my best friend to try Filipino food. I heard great things about this place and wanted to try the halo halo. I ended up paying around $30 for a combo meal, halo halo and some drinks. The grilled pork was dry and a bit cold. It lacked flavor and I'm not sure if it was even marinated. The rice was at least fresh and hot. I was hoping that they had sewers because I saw a few pictures of them from previous customers but they didn't. The halo halo was decent but it wasn't anything special, however, it was good enough to try for the first time. read more

Made the drive into NJ for this little Philippino restaurant. With rave Yelp reviews, it was on the Yelp bucket list for some time. First, what I loved the most about the experience, is the lady behind the counter. She was extremely polite, funny and very giving. We ordered two combos. The first, white rice with oxtail in peanut sauce, and chicken Adobe. The second, noodles with pork stew, and beef stew. The lady was kind enough to give us a small portion of another beef curry dish to sample. We ended the meal with halo halo dessert and 2 pieces of fried plantain. Each dish was flavorful, so I wont comment much on those. Unfortunately, there were a few things I disliked. 1) The white rice was hard,and probably cooked much earlier in the day or previous day. We were there around 3pm on a Saturday. 2) I'm used to oxtail made Caribbean or Indian style, and not in a peanut sauce. I didnt care much for this dish. To each his own, I guess. It just didnt bring the flavor of the oxtail out. 3) Lastly, it was my first experience eating halo halo. The ice cream was absolutely delicious (tried mango and jackfruit flavors). The rest of the dessert, again I didnt care much for. Under the ice cream was some kind of ice mixture. Under that was jello cubes and a couple different types of beans. This must be a Philippino delicacy? Overall, good experience. One of the best bang for the buck places out there. So much good food for so little. read more

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Looking for the best Filipino food and pinoy stuffs. Manila Cafe is the best restaurant and store to visit. Staff are friendly and accommodating. You should try it's superb. read more

Authentic Filipino food - just like at family gatherings back home. Everything tasted great and the servings are very generous. Highly recommend to visit this place to try Filipino dishes. My favorite was the dinuguan. read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Igado and Dinuguan - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

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filipino restaurant that offers filipino food is good, Service is excellent and very hospitable, very reasonable cost and lots of choices, needs to improve quality of pancit canton however but all in all a very good place, read more

Great food at a great price. Pancit and lechon are my go tos. Workers are always very friendly and willing to answer questions about the food. Definitely a hidden gem in the area. Their halo halo is a great sweet treat too. read more

We ordered the 2 meet and rice combo. We love the beef stew, roast pork and pork skewer the best. I love the fried fish and my daughter loves the oxtail. Will definitely stop by when we go to NJ. read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Combo rice with pork skewer and roast pork + a side of beef stew + pork/finger egg rolls + mango ice. - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

I work in a small office in Philadelphia with a number of coworkers, who, shall I say, are less than adventurous when it comes to eating. Give them cheesesteaks, meatballs and lasagna, and they're good, but I wanted to shake things up a little when it was my turn to host a lunch social hour. "Filipino food?!" I think they were a little bit scared. I called in advance and ordered a small pan of pancit bihon and 10 skewers each of chicken and pork barbecue for pick up the night before the lunch. I just hoped they'd be just as good heated up in the office microwave the next day. Everything was just fine! Everything was a hit. The only minor point was the same sauce was used for both kinds of meat skewers, and it was a little difficult to tell the difference between chicken and pork. Otherwise, I enjoyed watching my boss try eating the pancit using a knife and fork. Hehehe. read more

A little piece from Philippines is here, food are great and they have a lot of options with the most authentic flavors, my wife is Philippina and she gets crazy with all their food, their food is ready to serve so you can see and choose what you really want, pork, chicken, been , fish, vegetables and of course ang masarap ng rice, (super good rice). So if you are here in New Jersey and want to experience different food but good and very tasty please come here. Price is very good and they serve you A LOOOOT..!!!.. Thank you Manila café for the great service. We are from Minnesota and we come here twice a year for our JW Convention and we love to eat here all the time. Keep Cooking and making people happy.!!.. read more

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The Manila Café is in the Wawa strip mall off of Hainesport Rd. near Larchmont. The strip mall is having some improvements made. The Manila café is a combination of a turo turo style Filipino restaurant and Filipino grocery store. The space is very open and clean. Turo turo style is very popular with most of the local small Filipino restaurants. The way this works is one goes to the counter and chooses the dishes from several heated trays. There is usually a combination price. This type of restaurant does not have table service and provides plastic knives and forks and disposable plates. It is no frills. Inside this style of Filipino restaurants there are not many lily-white boys such as myself to be found, unless such as myself his wife happens to be a Filipina. Most of the clientele will be Filipinos. The food is basic and good but not spectacular, and portions are large and the prices cheap. Manila Cafe serves the standard Filipino comfort foods more or less; Adobo, Menudo, Bangus, Pork BBQ, Dinuguan, Caldereta, etc. My in-laws seem to enjoy it here. Manila Café was playing a Tagalog show on their television which was pretty cool. The Manila Café has a decent selection of breads and sweets and their Ensaymada (Sweet Cheesy Bread) was fresh and tasty. They also serve Halo Halo and my wife tells me theirs is pretty good. Some Viet restaurants will serve a similar crushed ice and fruit dessert. It is not really my thing but still refreshing on a hot day. Manila Café is A-OK + for this non Filipino and worthy of 3.5 to 4 Yelp stars. If your into some fast, cheap no frills Filipino home cooking certainly head on over and give Manila Cafe a try. read more

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Literally losing my mind over how good and affordable this food was. Filipino mart and restaurant with prepared food. Combination platter (rice or noodles) with two sides was $8.75. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Made for a wonderful meal. Will return. read more

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We were taken here by a Filipino friend and food is super authentic. When we came on Sun morning around 10am it was pretty busy. It's in a center and plenty of parking was available. The food is premade and you pick what you like. I really enjoyed the fried pork belly and chicken curry. The skewers were pretty good as well. They have a lechon sauce that is great compliment to some of the meats. There is a mini market there if you need certain ingredients. The prices were reasonable and we would definitely return here again. read more

Manila Cafe & Asian Mart - Filipino Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

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