Don't know when this place even opened for it to have closed so fast. This place doesn't actually…read moreexist. Not sure why it hasn't been removed from yelp.

Easily one of the best Filipino places I've ever been to! We ordered their bagoong fried rice,…read morespamsilog, and lumpiasilog. All were very, very tasty. And the small serving of bagoong she included on the side was awesome! Not too salty and very savory. We loved how everything was served on banana leaves.. a very traditional touch that most other Filipino places don't ever do. Don't get tricked by the location.. you walk in through the glass doors and they're right there, but there was nobody working there! Turns out that that one is just their bakery; the actual restaurant is further towards the back. I had to call twice to confirm their location, and when we finally made it she graciously gave us free calamansi juices for our troubles. Such good service and excellent food .. five stars all the way!

The only Asian grocery store in the area. They sell products from all over Asia - Japan, China,…read morePhilippines, Thailand. They have prepared food at the back. It's a block over from their restaurant, Phil Am Kusina. It's cousins to the Phil Am in Woodside. The owners and workers are friendly and helpful.

I like this store for the specialty ingredients I need to make certain Filipino dishes such as…read morecassava, bihon for pancit, halo-halo ingredients and their access to the emaymada from Jersey City. Their service is fast and they are kind. My mother in law loves shopping here and they know her from all her years living in the neighborhood. The ambience is nice too because it's a convenient little store that has the things a Filipino would look for and sometimes not available at the bigger Asian grocery stores.

There's something markedly sleepy about restaurants in Staten Island which Phil-Am Kusina is guilty…read moreof, but you can't deny that Phil-Am has pretty great food at reasonable prices. And to clarify, there's nothing wrong with slower service in Staten Island. It's to be expected. The staff are well-intentioned and friendly without the urgent hospitality that is common in Manhattan. Almost like grandma making you food, there's no need to rush. The ambiance is casual which fits the service and the food. Our party of four enjoyed some juicy and well seasoned chicken sisig tacos. The contrast of hard shell and tender meat made for the perfect appetizer. We also tried the lumpia which was also good, but preferred the sisig tacos. For entrees, the coconut kabocha squash and the kare kare were my favorites. The kabocha squash was super flavorful with the sauce and the kare kare meat was so tender it melts in your mouth. Served over garlic rice? Very satisfying in cold weather. The chicken adobo is a classic well executed chicken adobo. Flavorful and tender. I would skip the drinks and the dessert which I found to be average. But the food, was delicious and pretty affordable for our party of four. Just make sure you get in early for dinner because this place closes early (at least by city standards). They have no problem refusing a party of 12 at the door when 8pm hits.

Sadly, they closed a few weeks ago so this is an homage to the long-famed which wife and I had long…read morewanted to visit but sadly did not until days before its closing. First, big nod to its heart for bringing Filipino cuisine's heartfelt width and authentic presence to SI, this cuisine is generally hard to find outside of JC i.e. in the city so whenever had, it's precious. The staff have done with aplomb so many types of Filipino dishes. We ordered so many, four dishes, which I didn't write down but it was a grilled fish, a curry-like over rice, a solid veggie, and a grilled chicken all of which are such a great tour through the time & space which are Filipino feelings. The spices, textures, and colors all work for a very special and notable dining experience. I feel the eloquent thoughts of the diaspora and the many many food inputs and histories embodied in these dishes. Interior was both cozy and utilitarian with hard seating and surfaces for easy cleaning. Tables are many with a good capacity for about 30 total. Views of the street are expansive as the interior design is a cathedral ceiling with expansive windows afront. Restroom in the rear was well stocked with a heater working hard to keep everyone toasty. Sadly as noted, it's closed so these are historical nods. Special shoutout to the lady server (I truly wish I got her name, hope to see her at the market) who brewed the Batangas (Barako) a.k.a. kapeng barako which she said is her hometown, so I will now and forever chase Batangas coffee with her proud mention in mind. Note their related Phil-Am supermarket across the junction immediately visible outside the windows continues so you can find the same good people with the same love of Filipino food.

I've tried the other 2 Filipino stores/food deli in Union and I think this one is the best…read more The $8 rice lunch combo with 2 items for most people is lunch and dinner but for me its a siesta lunch with no meetings in the afternoon. The lady is nice. She explained the dishes I asked about. Like if the soup is sour? It's not bad! I can eat it but I need a warning if the soup has vinegar. Like Hot and sour from the Chinese spots. The key variables are in the title! i think credit card is accepted but i paid in cash. i will stop by to get ingredients for shaved ice when its summer time. Time for more questions like WHY IS THERE CORN in the shaved ice?!!??!

We only ordered the lechon from here for a banquet. Also lumpia and flan. The price was fair, and…read morethe food was great. I have not eaten the other foods so this review does not reflect that. But the people were friendly and the service was terrific.

Been here several times. A great Filipino Mom-And-Pop Grocery and Eatery. The food is always…read moredelicious. You also have the option of buying the seafood and have them cook it to your liking. If you are new here, I highly recommend the Crispy Kare-Kare and the Sinigang na Salmon Belly. It is always so delicious. The staff is always friendly and willing to assist you. The Dining area is spacious and neat. This place is always worth coming back to.

Pinakbet is sweet kamayan bagoong ang ginamit kaya matamis the pork sinigang some awtul taste of…read morefreezer burn mapanghi the pork adobo too much oyster sauce the chicken tinola 6 pcs six small cut sayote walang dahon ng sili at luya not even slight taste of knorr or mama sita mix the only one on the plus side is pancit Malabon taste better than the rest of store(flip in my turf sorry just telling like it is

To all Filipinos. Embrace the home here. To all the non-filipinos. You come because you love…read morelife. You love food. You love drinks. Alesi behind the bar was spectacular and you'd struggle to find a better bartender or personality behind the bar. To say this wouldn't be the next neighborhood spot would be lying to all of New York. Did I mention Alesi?

The Pancit HabHab is hands down the tastiest dish at this restaurant. and the whole dish has that…read morereal homemade comfort-food vibe

They have a vast hot plate selection of food. I really like their Sisig and their Bicol Express…read more The times I've visited, it also seems like they have all day Filipino breakfast [or as long as they have the protein for it]. The staff is super friendly and will gladly explain the dishes if you are unfamiliar. There is only street parking available. At times it can be difficult to find a parking spot. I'm glad to have this spot available for some great Filipino dishes.

There's been a few business changes at this spot but it hasn't been good and memorable since it was…read moreRowena's. Typical turo-turo spot. Cold food, we had to ask to heat up the rice and sides. Small portions for the prices. Taste not memorable. Ended up leaving the leftovers. Better value with Jayhan's, who is the same owner/manager of this spot, which is surprising because Jahyan's is awesome! Bahay unfortunately not a recommendation.

We are on our way to Newark Airport and decided to visit a Filipino restaurant. We saw in Yelp…read morethat this is a good place. Well, for $11.99 for a combo meal consisting of rice with two dishes and a drink, you can't ask for more better place. The folks that work here reminds me of grandma's cooking in the kitchen. The meals are incredibly delicious. The place is very plane fast food restaurant. It is a Turo-Turo style restaurant. All the main dishes are there to chose from. This place is not a fancy restaurant like Max, but you certainly won't spend $100 for dinner for two. I highly recommend this restaurant. Try next time you're in Jersey City, NJ

A delicious find and a bargain of a Sunday buffet…read more A Filipino restaurant offering all you can eat is unheard of, especially offering over hot 20 dishes including dessert. Classic dishes include pancit, adobo, sinigang, kare-kare, and lechon. They even include dipping sauces on the side. Dessert is included, however if you want to indulge in halo-halo that comes at a separate charge but worth it. Seating area is large and tables are plentiful. There is no table service, but it's not needed or missed at the self service Sunday buffet. The operators are busy hustling food and answering phones but chat with a smile when asked questions. Such good Filipino food, plentiful and at a great price should be bookmarked in your favorites.

Qsina 8 in Union, NJ, is an acclaimed Filipino-Asian fusion restaurant. Diners and costumers like…read moreme praise the authentic homestyle dishes, standout flavors, generous portions, and exceptionally very friendly and warm service, though some of my companions note a plain ambiance and higher price points ( for me their pleasing food quality and taste outweighs the price ). The Chicken Sisig, Palabok, pork BBQ and sizzling Biko with ice cream are a must-try from the food menu. The appetizers, like the piping hot vegetable lumpia and their humongous portion of Halo-halo as dessert are highly recommended by me and other reviewers. When we dined at this place, the whole staff gave me a feeling as if I was eating at an aunt's house, with the owner and staff providing very welcoming, family-style care. I have been living in NY for more than 30 years, have already eaten in so many low and high-end Filipino restaurants, in terms of food quality and taste, I may say this by far is the best that I have experienced. If given the chance to be in New Jersey again, I will definitely, 100% be back to this place for their delicious and flavorful food. Some of my companions point out that the seating area is relatively small, which can lead to limited availability during peak times, and a few note the interior decor is fairly plain but it did not matter to me because the food that I ordered/tried were great and amazing (properly spiced, cooked very well and soooooooo delicious!! ). Food portions are generous, presentation was appetizing and excellent, staff service was attentive and great ( I noticed that our water glasses were always filled up which is a service very consistent in so many high-priced restaurants that I have been ). Table setting is good, food utensils and plates were very clean ( yes, I checked it! ). I am extremely satisfied with my food experience and the hospitality of the owner and their staff in this Filipino restaurant. HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE!!!

I have given this place a few tries they were much better the first time around but this time…read morearound I decided unfortunately it's not for me . Service wasn't that great and we were the only customers there at the time then other guest staggered in . I'm all for restaurants thriving and always wish them luck but holy cow prices are crazy average appetizers are $16.50 or more and entree dishes are $25 or more for serving sizes and flavors are really lacking in a lot of dishes . Lechon was cut thinner not the usual big chunks and the oil tasted old and was greasy . Sinigang with the Baboy was very underwhelming the Baboy wasn't boiled down enough . The sisig has too much of a soy sauce taste and way too much mayo on top . The chicharron bulaklak was okay could have used a bit more seasoning and seemed to be a popular item that day . The BBQ stick was decent but not for $18 . Being Filipino myself I know everyone has their own way of making certain dishes so people may like it but in my opinion I've had better at a few other spots . Wishing them all the best .

Having my late lunch on weekday here…read more I ordered their lunch combo of white rice, fried veggie roll (lumpia gulay) and pork on tamarind soup (sinigang pork). Not a busy place I late afternoon. Self service like a cafeteria set-up. Server is friendly and helpful. Very clean, well lighted and uniquely decorated Filipino Restaurant. New owners took over from former owners of Phil-Am Restaurant. They modernize the place and upgraded the lighting fixtures and changed the whole setup of the place. They have catering service too.

When they first opened a couple of years ago, they were so stingy with the food portion and food…read morewasn't that good, so I didn't go back until after 2 yrs. I'm glad I gave them another shot because they are 10x better now! Food wise, everything is pretty good. Also, they give you a decent amount of food now for the combo meal. I usually get their sisig and their bbq liempo and white rice. I've also had their dinuguan (pork blood stew), chicken afritada, pakbet(veggies with shrimp paste), sinigang(pork with sour soup). You choose 2 dishes for your combo meal and a choice of either pancit (rice noodle) or rice . I haven't tried any of their desserts yet so I can't speak about that. Staff is very welcoming and happy. Ambiance is pretty much your typical filipino restaurant. You pick your food, pay, then you seat yourself. I keep coming back to this place pretty much once a wk lol. The combo I usually get is $12.99. But I think their combo meals start at $11.99, depending on what dishes you get. Also, they have a grocery store with lots of snacks, frozen food, ice cream, etc. I highly recommend this spot :-)