We came here pretty close to closing on a Saturday and it was rather empty, but the staff were just so kind and great to us! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The building from the outside is mostly unassuming other than their outside cover area, but as you walk in, you immediately feel a great and cozy atmosphere from their decor and their open kitchen![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As for the food, it was my first time having traditional filipino food and everything tasted fantastic! My friend who I came with said the food tasted exactly like it did back in the Philipines! It was definitely a great experience and I would definitely come back again, especially for when they do their karaoke night! read more

Manila Couve - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Finally! A Filipino place down in the couve area. They used to be a Mexican Filipino fusion place so we didn't come here before. But now it's just all Filipino. YAY! And one that serves lechon!? Say less. I would say one of the things that we hope would improve is the consistency. Our lechon platter that we got the first time was served in its own plate with rice on the side. The next time we went, it was just merely a few pieces with LOTS of lemongrass and garlic pieces. And that was a very sad plate. The service is great! Lots of Parking. If you're new to Filipino food, they will definitely give you a recommendation. Bulalo- delicious bone broth and such a hearty addition to any other entree. Always got to have the soup with my meal. Sisig- this is how I like mine made, with pork ear pork belly. Even balance of mayo to calamansi. Served on a sizzling platter so the egg can cook to perfection. Sooo good. I always get scared with how oily this dish can get, but you can tell they strained it a bit to avoid it swimming in grease. Definitely a must get! Lechon- CHEFS KISS! Tender, smoky, with all the right spices. Not overly salted (which I was nervous about) served with a side of mang Tomas. They reheat it so the skin is served nice and crunchy! They roast their own belly / whole pig too! Palabok- YUM. I could order this over and over again. Just a staple noodle dish aside from the pancit bihon. Flavor is on point and just the right amount of sauce to noodle ratio. Halo halo- summer must have! And they serve it nice and big. Good way to end your meal with a mixture of jellies, beans, flan, ube, jackfruit, banana and evaporated milk. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They hold events here as well, call ahead to reserve! They also have lots of seating and outdoor seating too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think they're currently on Uber Eats for take out. read more

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My family went here for a quick dinner while in Vancouver. We received excellent service from Wilma while the place is busy coz of bday party happening at the time. The food was all served hot and we are all delighted & satisfied. Keep it up Manila Couve & more power!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food, service, ambience all hit the spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . We will be back here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything felt like home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The food was super tasty, [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked the decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And absolutely loved the service. Ate was super nice and welcoming. I recommend this place ffor sure :) read more

Manila Couve - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Great crispy pata and lechon kawali. Meat is tender and skin is crispy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute interior and losts of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My kids loved the pancit bihon. Very flavorful. Shanhi lumpia had great flavor as well. Tastes home made. We definitely will come back again! My kids loved it that much as well. Friendly staff and very attentive. Wished the rice portion was bigger to help cut the fat. read more

Manila Couve - Lechon Kawali - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Great food! Fantastic service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]cozy atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Their prices are reasonable too. Will be back over and over again. read more

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The food was really tasty. Service was quick but it was not busy when we got there, our server was friendly. We will be back to try other dishes. It was our first visit and we were very happy. read more

Manila Couve - Pork Sinigang - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Authentic Filipino food and delicious! I am a regular diner because I am always satisfied with the food. read more

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The last time we came was two years ago when it was owned by someone else and the menu was overly ambitious with the Mexican/Filipino fusion. That didn't go so well. I heard that a new owner took over so my kid and I decided to try them out today. We got there after 2pm and the lunch rush was just dying down. The first thing I noticed was their much more focused menu of just Filipino classics. A hopeful sign. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor pretty much stayed the same sans the Mexican stuff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were very friendly and told us to seat at a table of our choosing. Their special for the day was pinakbet, a melange of vegetables with pork belly. I decided to get that. My kid got the lechon kawali plate and I had to try their pork dinuguan plate, too. I have to say, I'm so glad that I gave this place another chance. The lechon kawali was perfectly done, crunchy skin and tender meat. The pinakbet is how my dad used to make it. I'm glad they stayed authentic and didn't skimp on the bittermelon. The dinuguan was tender and well balanced. I will have to come back to try the rest of the menu. Everything we ordered stayed in its true Filipino authentic, delicious, and reminiscent of home. I highly recommend. read more

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I had such an amazing experience . I had the pork belly with rice and egg (Tocilog), and it was incredible -- so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I felt so welcomed and well taken care of from the moment I walked in. You can truly feel the warmth. I highly recommend this place. read more

Manila Couve - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Very good food! If you're craving Filipino home-cooked meals, this is the best place to go. Highly recommended. The owner is also very friendly and welcoming. read more

The food is so delicious -- it feels like you're eating a home-cooked meal. The owner is very friendly and accommodating, which makes the whole experience even more wonderful. Highly recommend!- read more

It was our first time at the Manila Couve and will definitely be back! Really good Filipino food! Friendly staff and would highly recommend. read more

Manila Couve - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Truly authentic Filipino grub! And always a pleasant experience with the food servers. They had unique shape to the banana lumpia, which made it more crunchy. Yummy! read more

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I wanted so bad to love this place. I have been looking for decent Filipino restaurant since I moved in the PDX area in 2012, I haven't found that yet, unfortunately :( Escabeche: the fish is not fried thoroughly, the sauce is nothing like the escabeche sauce. Dinugunan: mediocre. Nothing special. Sinigang: does not taste like sinigang. It's not sour at all! Crispy pata: This would have been good if they added more salt. It has the perfect crispiness to it. Not sure if I'm coming back :( read more

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I ate here with a friend of mine last May. The food took 1 hour and 15 mins to come out. When it did it was so greasy. I ordered a couple of items but never came out she said they were short staffed. I saw a guy leaving couldn't wait for his food. Staff is overly friendly to the point its no longer professional. Bicol express swimming in grease. I wanted to like this place so much, but with that experience I wouldn't recommend this place. They need to do better. read more

Hold on Holiday! This is the best filipino food. I might've said this about other restaurants, but their Kare Kare just took every other restaurant out the building. The server was so kind. I swear, filipinos are just the sweetest all the time and anywhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She told us the most cozy spot to sit and this place is a good vibe for the weekend too (we went during a NFL game pregame)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Go go go! read more

Service was fast. Staff were kind and food was prompt. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music playing really low and ambiance was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was yummmmy read more

Manila Couve - Lechon Roasted - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Yesterday we went to try Manila couve used to be Kuya's kitchen. And it was surprisingly delicious the Pancit was amazing and the Turons were even better - now here is the kick ...... if you are starving Do not come here - there is only 1person in the kitchen and one floating in between and 1 server also they made the food to order nothing pre cook so it takes time to get your food but all good comes to those that wait cause once we got our food it was delicious. Definitely will be back - Chef seems to have big Plans for this place menu wise so I am excited and ready to try on anything she cooks ! read more

Manila Couve - Turons 3 Piece Turon - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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So yummy! The adobo was tender and well seasoned, the lumpia was crispy and such a good flavor, the halo halo drink amazing and served in an epic goblet. And the ube tu-ron caramelized crispiness melts in your mouth. Also...everyone was so friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was cute. Plants all over all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll be back next weekend! read more

Manila Couve - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

First thing first. This location deserves to succeed. The folks here work hard and are exceedingly kind. The type of people you want to see win. That being said, the food is being forced into mediocrity by a menu that competes with itself. I know that's their whole shtick but it doesn't work. Maybe it would if it was fusion food, but this isn't that. There is a page on the menu for filipino food and a separate page for mexican food. In order to succeed they're going to need to focus on one or the other and create a dish good enough to draw customers to their location. Not much foot traffic happening here. The pancit was fairly tasty and the adobo chicken was nice. I wouldn't recommend the lechon. Fingers crossed they simplify and create an MVP dish. Can't wait to give them another visit once they do! read more

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Great food and wonderful people, a regular spot when I'm in town. A great way to experience Filipino food, don't be shy to ask for recommendations. read more

Okay, props for the Mexican-Filipino extensive menu. If this place was located in Downtown or a trendy area I could justify the high prices, but it's in an off the beat and path strip mall. The chips are tasty when they first hit the table as they're hot. The salsa: meh. The chilaquiles were sub-par, maybe decent. For one, they top them with overdone large curd scrambled eggs rather than sunny side or over easy. And the sauce just doesn't quite work. The server was very friendly, but then nowhere to be found. I do want to return to sample the Filipino menu, but the prices just seem out of whack. read more

Manila Couve - So-so - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Had some serious pregnancy cravings for fried pompano and halo halo... Manila Couve delivered! Agnus was kind, funny, and incredibly helpful. She even walked my food out to my car seeing I was carrying a baby. Food was made fresh on the spot and was delicious; everything I was looking for. I don't mind the higher prices because the quality of the food matches. Bonus that I didn't have to go all the way into Portland to satisfy a craving. Only complaint is that the smallest order of lumpia they have is 15 pieces. Excited to try more of the menu but will definitely be returning in the near future. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Well Duck Tails is gone and now is Kuya's Casa Kitchen with a split menu with Mexican and Filipino options. I think they are targeting the Duck Tails patrons with upscale Americanized Mexican fare and in that regard they seem to have succeeded although pricier than Duck Tails. They are also filling the void of Filipino food in Clark County and unfortunately, in that regard, it is work in progress. So this is how it scored: 1. Grilled Chicken Street Taco Combo $14.75 - well my wife really liked them and she is kind of picky. 4/5 2. Lumpia Shanghai $10 - the lumpia was good but the sauce was too sweet. 3.5/5 3. Tapsilog $15 - the fried rice was OK but the marinated flank steak was tough and dry. A little cornstarch or baking soda would fix this, just saying. 3/5 It's a new place and there are some bugs they are working out. All that said, having a Filipino restaurant in the Couve is a huge step forward and wish them the best and will return to try the pancit palabok and Lechon. Check it out. read more

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This is the best Filipino restaurant in Vancouver, WA. Chef Krina and Divina are both amazing people and super friendly. This is the fourth time I am here since I am new to Vancouver. You must try the Pancit and Pork Bighon dishes. Yummy!!!! read more

Manila Couve - Chef Krina and host Divina - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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I ordered the lumpia to go and I also had horchata. I sat and drank my horchata with another order of lumpia. Not a fan of the lumpia. Maybe the Mexican food is better? I didn't see a Filipino person in the kitchen. I like the idea of Mexipino food. Señor Sisig is definitely better than this place and let me tell you, not a fan of Señor Sisig, come at me! The meat is too rough and salty. However, they're in the Bay Area and have lots of competition. Vancouver is NO Filipino restaurant except for this. My mom recently visited me from the Bay Area. We tried this place and 2 other Filipino restaurants. Mom DID NOT approve. I agreed. Where are these "good" Pinoy food? I'm going to try more but it's feeling pretty grim. read more

Manila Couve - 10 Piece Lumpia Shanghai - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

My new favorite restaurant in Vancouver. The food is excellent and authentic. Will be back again and again!

Food was appetizing and well portioned. Customary tortilla chips and salsa was served beforehand. Very crisp and not stale. Service is professional with a twist of friendly charm. Like being served by your favorite cousin. Ambiance is low key and relaxing, Mexican music playing and easy going. Would recommend as a place to dine on Filipino/Mexican food after a long day. read more

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Ok. Been here before for the tacos. Got an Asada, Suadero, Al pastor and Buche. Buche was the only one with good flavor. The others were actually bland... Today I decided to give it one more try... Got a half Buche & Asada burrito. $19.50 ?!??? I didn't even get double meat. Truly barely got any damn meat, I can prolly count how many pieces of Asada were there. The Asada was gray and bland. Let it fry/grill for a few more minutes y'all, grill/sear marks equal FLAVOR! Add salt! Same for the buche. This time it was served in long pieces. Boiled, not fried. Bland. Such a disappointment. They gave me my burrito smothered in a sauce with cheese, I didn't want this. I wanted a regular burrito, which is what I stated. I asked for guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes in the burrito, they put it on the side. Nothing against the service, they were real pleasant. But c'mon! This was an absolute rip off and gross experience. Zero stars. read more

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I wanted to support local filipino restaurants and called Kuya's Casa Kitchen on a Wednesday to inquire if I could get a smaller tray of 50 lumpia. They said they could do 60 count and quoted me $60. I called back on Thursday to place my order which they took. I received a call back and they told me 60 lumpia would be $80. I said they quoted me $60 yesterday and he replied that price was wrong. I told them that their website says 100 ct/half tray of lumpia is $95, so it makes sense for me to just get 100. He then tells me that price is wrong, but It's ON THEIR WEBSITE! Bottom line: I cancelled my order and will not give my money to a business that doesn't stick to their quoted and online prices. read more

Manila Couve - Picture of price on their website. - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Love this place. My favorite items are the shanghai lumpia, bicol express, and sinegang.

First time coming here and I was so excited to have a Filipino restaurant in Vancouver. While I was sitting waiting for my food, I seen this Filipino woman returning her Filipino food and wanted her money back. I overheard her saying something about the pancit. Well I thought, glad I didn't order the pancit. I ordered the lechon kawali which should be easily cooked and fresh. I got home and as you see in the picture the lechon was old and refried again. For $15 I got old food and none of the skin of the pork was crunchy. They had one waitress for so many tables and seeing customers very frustrated. I had mine to go which they are very lucky because I would have definitely said something right there and got my money back. read more

Manila Couve - Lechon Kawali - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Love to see Filipino food making it's way into Vancouver! They are definitely still working out a bunch of kinks. So after this review we will go back in a few months and try again The staff was really nice and they were hustling! Restaurant was clean and full of people. We got 4 items and it came to about $60 The food was really hit and miss. We felt the portions to the price of food didn't line up. The pancit was $12 and we barely got any pancit. Garlic fried rice barely had any garlic. Lumpia was store bought, was hoping for in house made and tasted like it was in the warmer for a bit. $10 for 10 small lumpia. Nothing wow'd us on the Filipino menu. Haven't tried anything on the Mexican menu yet. We would recommend going earlier in the day or calling a head. read more

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We ate here last Friday (May 19th). Service was very good...enjoyed the chips & salsa! The food wait was long...surprisingly 2 other tables received their orders before us (we were there before either patrons). If you order Mexican food your orders will probably come out faster. I went there to try out the Filipino food. Ordered the Shanghai lumpia...tasty but the sauce was TOO sweet...recommend asking for their hot salsa and blend the two sauces! The pork adobo was tasty (but salty). (2 1/2 thumbs up out of 5). The mongo bean soup was tasty and flavorful. The pancit was tasteless. It needed pepper & salt (either salt or soy sauce). I took it home and added more carrots & celery and soy sauce and chicken pieces. I also finished the meal with leche flan. I don't recommend getting it. It was so dense and the caramel flavoring was off...it wasn't custardy like my mom's flan. Overall, service really, really good (I wouldn't sweep the floor with patrons in restaurant). Beer nice & cold. Food - the Mexican food looked tasty but the Filipino food 2 1/2 stars out of 5. I'd go back for the Mexican choices! read more

Manila Couve - Leche Flan - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Absolutely recommend Manila Couve. We're visiting from CA and wanted to get some Filipino food. Manila Couve came up in our search and we decided to try it, just from looking at the website and reading the previous reviews. Everything we ordered were delicious- sinigang, crispy pata, lumpia, lechon kawali, bbq. I wish we would have tried more dishes. The staff most importantly, were all very welcoming and very friendly. I 100% recommend this place. You all should try it! read more

Manila Couve - Pork sinigang, Crispy pata - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Absolutely amazing food. Ordered the bicol express and asada tacos! Both were so good. Love the concept of having Filipino and Mexican food in one restaurant! Service was amazing as well. Got to meet the owner of restaurant and she was such a lovely lady with such a bright personality. Very genuine people. Definitely will be back soon read more

Visit this hidden gem! Mexican and Filipino food go hand in hand and I was so excited to find this place. Star of the show was the pork adobo with a rich flavor and a bit more heat than I'm used to (which was great!). Lumpia Shanghai also gets a ten! Pancit palabok was good as was carnitas tacos. It's a small place with family kitchen vibes. Go support this wonderful business the owner was so nice and friendly read more

Manila Couve - Pork adobo - Filipino Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Good Filipino food much like my mother used to cook, served on time. I tried the takeout and this went well as well. Their website needs a little improvement. The two times I was there I ordered dinuguan, lechon kawali , pancit, and sinigang, All were well done. read more