Does not beat out Manila Eats for best Filipino but they do have a lot of great dishes…read more Pancit Bihon Lechon Kawali Daing Pinakbet All great. Feel confident in ordering any time. Chicken Adobo Sinigang Both could use a little more sour to really drive it home. Both still good but not better than Manila Eats. However, they do cook to order so that's a great perk. Only 2 tables, it's a small space with the rest of the square footage dedicated to retail. It was worth the drive from Brandon...

Lechon Kawali was so good! Though we came when they were about to close, they still took our order.read more

We love this place!! We used to come here when it was a food truck off of 301 HWY! So glad to see…read morethey have grown to a restaurant with an amazing owner, friendly staff, amazing food, great environment- nothing has changed just location!!! My favorites are the adobo either chicken or pork and of course the fried pork belly (lenchon). Beautiful sitting area, feels like you are eating at home with an amazing cook at hand. Thank you!!!

WOW! What a true gem. We recently moved to Tampa, and after seeing the wonderful reviews for Manila…read moreEats, we had to give it a try. Our first visit was a few weeks ago, right before closing, and they were so gracious -- they let us finish our meal while they were cleaning the restaurant, and never made us feel rushed. We ordered the pork adobo, lechon, and pinakbet, and damn, that food was GOOD! The only other places where I've had Filipino food this delicious were in LA or Jersey/NYC. My fiancé is Filipino and he gave it his full stamp of approval, which says a lot! Please support this business -- the owner is as sweet as can be. She was so gracious to us, and we ended up chatting with her for about 30 minutes. We genuinely enjoyed her company. My in-laws are visiting next month and we cannot wait to bring them to Manila Eats. They also do DoorDash, so spread the word!

I got the Halo Halo but without the evaporated milk. It was still delicious and still very sweet so…read moreI definitely recommend it without the evaporated milk if you're unable to consume any milk products. I can still eat ice cream though LOL. The dessert drink was absolutely delicious. I waited for the shaved ice to melt a little bit so I can drink some of it and all the little fruits in there and the beans were absolutely so fresh and I really love the Ube in there. I'm one of those type of people that like to custom my drinks and food so next time I would probably omit some of the fruits in there and either add extra Ube or extra ice cream or something like that if they allow it. The service was exceptional. The folks behind the counter were absolutely super sweet. I know they're Filipino, but I literally felt like I was in Hawaii. The service was so incredible. I felt like I was in paradise.

The Filipiniana is a small, humble eatery that sits in a rather hidden plaza (it's hardly…read morenoticeable from the main road) along and at the crossroads of eastbound Waters Avenue and Dale Mabry. Like most other Filipino restaurants/cafe, there is a behind-the-counter, glass protected buffet at the forefront of the restaurant. From here, you can make your selections as you build your combination platter. The Filipiniana also offers a small section of baked goods and desert, while specializing in drinks such as Halo Halo and other Asian-curated beverages. Interesting to note that the Filipiniana offers catering in the kamayan style (simply put, a spread of various dishes over banana leaves to be shared by multiple people amd eaten with hands). However, they don't serve this in house/at the location - you will have to give advance notice (like with other caterers) to have this prepared. The Filipiniana is definitely a good spot to satiate your curiousity, explore, and discover Filipino cuisine!

I love Filipino food and have been searching for the tastes I love. Pinay hit the spot. I have…read moreordered from them three times so far. First just a plate of pancit and lumpia, to make sure it tasted like I remembered. I ate the lumpia before I even got home. Then I ordered a lumpia tray for a dinner party with a Filipino family friend (she said lumpia was too much work) and everyone enjoyed it. Today my staff at USF celebrated APIDA/MENA month by introducing them to pancit and lumpia. It was awesome! They couldn't get enough. I will continue ordering from Pinay!

I had a large group of people coming into town and have wanted to try Pinay Appétit for some time…read more I ordered a large tray of chicken Pancit, lumpia and flan for dessert. WOW is all I can say! This was the real deal! Absolutely delicious Filipino food that was bursting with flavor! The pancit was perfectly cooked and so flavorful with just the right bite in the noodles. The lumpia was one of the best I've ever had! Delicious filling and super crispy on the outside (zero grease!). The flan is to die for! I didn't but I could have eaten the entire thing myself! Give this small business a chance you will not be sorry!!

Went on a Friday night and have been excited to try this place! IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Service was…read moreexceptional with great recommendations. We sat outside because the inside seemed busy and a little noisy. The downside to this restaurant is the VERY high price of everything, so it would definitely have to be a special occasion type of place. We ordered a lot of things so I'm going to rank them in how much I liked them! I didn't take any photos except the dessert which was served on a platter because we got so much lol We ordered a lot of cocktails as well which were all very good. My favorite cocktail was the lychee one! 1) LONGEVITY CRAB NOODLES ($32): lump crab, garlic butter, toasted garlic, scallions - OUTSTANDING. We ordered two of them and even added shrimp. Buttery and delicious. You can't go wrong 2) CRAZY RICE ($29): shrimp, chicken, spicy ghost pepper sambal, cucumber, shallot crisps, crispy egg - Some of the best fried rice. I LOVED the heat kick it had to it, I think it really made the dish. 3) SIGNATURE CRISPY RICE - WAGYU ($26): sambal, chives, red chili, asian pesto - I thought I would like the spicy tuna one more but the meat was high quality and melty 4) PORK BELLY SINIGANG ($36): crispy pork belly, sinigang braised radish, sauteed spinach, seared tomatoes, tamarind broth, micro cilantro - You cant go wrong with pork belly! I don't like radish so I couldn't experience the full flavor, but I loved the meat 5) SPICY "TAIL OF TWO TUNAS" ($25): spicy tuna, escolar, shallot crisps - You can't go wrong with spicy tuna rolls and shallots. Great quality and loved the crunch. Simple but delicious - we ordered two. 6) TOM YUM SEA BASS ($58): chilean sea bass, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, baby bok choy, tom yum sauce, kaffir lime oil - I typically don't like sea bass but this was cooked perfectly and the fish was SO BUTTERY. No fishy taste at all 7) CHICKEN INASAL ($36): lemongrass, tomatoes, red onion, watercress, achiote glaze, chili lime vinaigrette, grilled lemon - This chicken has great flavor and was very juicy. I really enjoyed the watercress as well. Hit all the notes of savory and umami 8) SIGNATURE CRISPY RICE - SPICY TUNA ($26): masago, chives, sriracha, chili oil, serrano - Delicious but the wagyu one was better in comparison 9) OXTAIL POT STICKERS ($23) braised oxtail, caramelized onion jus, white wasabi cream - Really great flavor but wish it were a bit crispier. It all seemed very soft in texture 10) SPICY EDAMAME ($11): garlic butter, chili salt - very good but everything else was better and it's hard to compare 11) "RIDICULOUS" ($21) vanilla ice cream, ginger carrot cake, glazed walnuts, caramel - Tempura fried ice cream?!? Sign me up! Delicious 12) COCONUT CHEESECAKE ($19) coconut mousse, graham cracker crust, coconut caramel, berries - The texture was unlike anything I've had before. It was so creamy and melty. Delicious! 13) MOCHI ICE CREAM ($19) assorted seasonal flavors of ice cream, wrapped in rice dough - Chewy and yummy!

This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and after reading about its Filipino heritage and…read morecultural mission, I knew I had to try it. They had me at pancit, pork belly, and lumpia which are some of the Filipino staple dishes! As a first-generation Filipino and a foodie, I came in with high expectations, and this restaurant absolutely delivered! The lumpia had the perfect crispiness on the outside with flavorful ingredients inside. The pancit was packed with all my favorite vegetables and protein, and the bonus of Chinese sausage...one of my favorite, made it even better! The atmosphere was upbeat, exciting, and lively, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Every staff member I encountered, from the host to the server and busser, was absolutely amazing. The hospitality truly stood out. It's clear this establishment is living up to its Cultural Mission and celebrating Filipino heritage through both its food and hospitality. If you're in the Midtown Tampa area, you absolutely must try this place!

Favorite Fla Cousin, and I finally got to Abuhan to try their food, as we were told they had the…read morebest Filipino food in the area and we certainly were not disappointed.. The gentleman behind the counter was very nice, and explained all the different sides to us. The Pancit Bihon, pork adobo, beef stew, bitter melon, and two other pork dishes were all delicious, but our favorite for both of us was the beef stew... We did not arrive till after 1:30 so the Lechong Kawali, was gone, it goes fast because it is so delicious I was told so you have to get there by around 12:30, or you can order some by phone and they will put a portion away for you to pick up... I love bitter melon, which is definitely an acquired taste, I was very happy to find it served here... We will definitely be coming back to have some of that Lechong Kawali, and some lumpia...

My coworker and I were from out of town, we were looking for a Filipino restaurant and saw this…read moreplace with great reviews. The site says 7pm so we got back to our hotel and immediately drove to this place. It was around 6pm when we got there and the sign says food was sold out. We were heart broken and hungry. We sat in the car searching for another food spot when a man walked up to us (we thought it's the last customer coming out with to go food). We asked him if it's truly sold out, he said yes and handed us his food. We tried to turning him down, we didn't want to take his food. He was very insistent and then finally came out as the owner of the restaurant. He said, here have the food, we offered to pay but he couldn't take payments since his system has been closed. He even walked back inside the restaurant and gave us rice to go. We didn't get to see and taste all of their food, but the chicken adobo, humba, lumpia, pork sausage and monggo that he gave was delicious!! We went back to the hotel and gobbled the food. Now I know why the food was delicious, because the owner has a big heart. It reflects on the food that he serves. He definitely gained new loyal customer with his welcoming attitude. He didn't have to give us food, he could've just simply told us to come back the next day, but he didn't. Filipino hospitality was on full display through the owner. I will come back again to this restaurant whenever I visit St. Pete. Thank you so much for your kindness. I hope that karma blesses you back 10x more, you deserve high ratings for the food and your kindness.

This review is for delivery. I ordered using Door Dash. The food was picked up at the expected time…read morebut there were delays on the delivery that were not the fault of Maganda Cuisine. The packaging was adequate. I ordered the BBQ pork, the lumpia, pancit bahon, and the fried fish. The pork and the fish came with rice. The portion size was good. Because the food delivery was delayed, the food was cold, but I won't count that against the food truck. Flavors were good. Textures seemed proper. I don't know that the pancit or the lumpia were the best I've ever had, but for the price, they were pretty good! All in all, I think I like Manila Eats better, but Maganda Cuisine has more operating days, so there you go.

Best taste of Filipino foods in Tampa! My wife and i stop by a lot just to go here, the service is…read morealways top quality, even more so than you would get from most resturants.

You have to try Mama J's Jollijeep. I Fav is their Pork Sisig. It is soo good I can't get enough!!…read morePlus The owners are Super nice and friendly And the Best part is they're close to home so it's a Win win! Their new location is on Gunn Hwy. & Anderson Rd. @ the Shell Gas Station. Can't miss their Bright colored sign at the corner

Great food truck - my parents loved it. Great variety and the food came out fairly quickly!…read moreEverything we've had, we've liked... so if you like Filipino food but don't want to cook it yourself - stop by here! Super friendly, too. Sometimes when I drive by, it's closed, so I don't know exactly when the hours are. But I just call ahead to order and I've never had an issue with timing. Also, I wouldn't recommend eating there without headphones bc it's right by the interstate... but it's easy to just call ahead and do take out... otherwise, it's very loud and cars are constantly driving by. Sometimes when I'm waiting in school pickup line, I make an order and it's ready by the time I leave the car line!! Talk about convenience! Bottom line, this truck is another example of a local small business trying to make it! Please go check them out and help support them! Maybe if they can grow their business - they can afford a store front or a better location. Anyway, definitely worth trying and coming back soon!

Best thing: The friendly staff, quick service, and consistently hot, high-quality food…read more Review: Having been to quite a few Jollibee locations across the country, I can confidently say that the Pinellas Park location did a really remarkable job. Visiting around 1:00 p.m. turned out to be the perfect timing; arriving just after the main lunch rush meant it wasn't overly crowded, which made for a very pleasant and relaxed experience. The customer service was exceptional--the staff was incredibly warm and welcoming, and they were quick to get the food out. Everything served was piping hot and absolutely delicious. The interior of the restaurant, including the restrooms, was impeccably clean and well-maintained. Being Filipino, I'll admit to a natural fondness for the brand, but even with high standards, this branch truly stands out for its execution. Finding the restaurant is incredibly straightforward as it sits right off the main road in a shared business plaza, providing plenty of easy parking right out front. Cons: Navigating the traffic layout can be a bit tricky depending on your direction of travel. If you need to head out the opposite way on the main road, you cannot make a direct turn and instead have to navigate down the next couple of side streets to find a traffic light to safely turn around. Thumbs up / Thumbs down: Thumbs up! I highly recommend this location and will definitely be back.

We had such high hopes, but everything was below mid. It's cheap dark meat, fatty cuts that are…read moreexpensive and not tasty. My hubby says that Jollibee is "Glorified Gas Station Chicken." We were so excited but after spending over $50 on 5 pieces of chicken, a yum burger, side spaghetti, palabok, fries and a coconut icy.... We felt it was pretty pricy for 2 adults and 2 kids. The service, was fast food centric and of course they messed up the order and forgot the icy. Oh well. My chicken was passable (I got spicy) but the regular chicken was gross and the guys refused to finish it. The yum burger tastes ultra processed (but still a step up from Whitecastle), the spaghetti was interesting with a banana sweetened ketchup sauce overtop that was slightly unique. The palabok was the most interesting, but somehow also tasted fast foodish and not "fresh". Jollibee's must taste better in other countries? This is our second time trying and every time we leave poorer, disappointed, and with a slight stomachache. Def felt less "jolly" after eating here. No thank you.

I was looking for a quick lunch near my hotel and decided on Asiatic based on the reviews. It was a…read morelittle late in the afternoon so it was quiet in there. I was solo so they sat me at the bar. I thought they had more of a lunch menu with specials, but it's just the dinner menu, but you get a free spring roll with the purchase of an entree. I decided on chicken pad see ew and asked for it very hot. Pretty quickly my food came out and the portion was large. Enough so that I took some back to the hotel for a late night snack. It did have some heat, but not nearly as hot as I thought for the very hot option. overall the flavor was delicious and I enjoyed mu lunch. The service was pretty cold, but not overly rude or anything. I saw a lot of people doing takeout, which based on the cold service and lack of ambiance, I would probably do so myself next time.

Excellent curry dishes. I had the Penang and hubby had KoaSoi both with chicken. The meat was…read moretender and plentiful. Only negative was the spring roll, which was served lukewarm. Good amount of spice but not painful! Our server Lavy was friendly and efficient.