MediterrAsian Bistro

Want to know how I know that this place is good? I've been here three times. Each time, I have…read moreover-ordered, probably have ordered 2-3 too many dishes. Each time, I've over-ordered, I've over-eaten. And each time, I have had no regrets, the food here is authentic, delicious and I love all of the people working here. Tucked inside the Oriental Mart, Filipino Express Restaurant was my first true taste of Filipino cuisine and I just cannot get enough of it. It is the go-to place of many of my Filipino friends, who have introduced me to many popular and even some uncommon delights. My previous knowledge of Filipino food was fairly limited, mainly to the traditional items which of course, Filipino Express has. Their lechon kawali (fried pork), pancit (noodles) and lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) are must gets, with each item being super fresh and tasty. Despite my admiration for the classics, there are so many new things that I've tried here that are also fantastic that I just can never decide. I guess that is why we always over-order. My new love is sinigang, a tangy soup that is filled with pork. While the sour may throw you off, it is so comforting. The longganisa is a Filipino sausage that has a unique sweetness to it that is just undeniably great. And the kare kare is a unique take on pork, with the main sauce being made of peanuts. It is a rich dish, but a unique flavor that is good at balancing out the fried and savory flavors. Lastly, I first experienced a halo halo here and it may just be a top 5 dessert. It is so much fun to eat, and delicious too! I covered some of my favorites here, but this really just scratches the surface of all of the amazing things that Filipino Express offers. I am always excited to go back and try something new, maybe the next thing I should try to do is not leave in a food coma!

I'll be honest, I haven't tried a ton of Filipino food before, but I went with a Filipino friend…read moreand he said it was pretty authentic. Filipino Express is tucked inside Oriental Store, so the setup is more of a casual, food court style. You order at the counter, grab your food when it's ready, and then find a seat. The ambiance is simple and laid-back. I noticed more customers get takeout. The aunties working behind the counter are super efficient, and the food not only looks good but tastes great.

Busy open kitchen

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We love Southern Fried Lumpia! Some of the best Filipino food I've had since moving to NC from…read moreCalifornia. Very authentic and tasty.

Veggie lumpias are AMAZING!! Thank you so much Desiree. Would highly recommend!! 12 out of 10.read more

Party Chicken Pancit

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Food truck

Oriental Store of Raleigh

4.4(30 reviews)

20.5 mi

Ethnic Filipino meals prepared hot daily. The service is friendly, the food is delicious, the…read moredine-in is small but organized and clean. Best tasting Lechon kawali ( deep fried pork/pork belly with skin on) The price is reasonable. Masarap dito kumain turo-turo style ( it's delicious to eat here pick n choose)

Restaurant and store are both small relative to other Asian/oriental spots…read more Filipino Restaurant: LOVE IT! The noodles (Pancit) were delicious, full of veg and pork, and WOW! the serving size was huge : 0 as I asked the server to STOP filling my plate b/c I could not eat that much. The fried rolls ("Shanghai") were tasty, flaky and crunchy, hot (pork maybe?) and another vast serving size (10-12!! : )= I was also given some roasted pork entree as a sample for free after I inquired about it .... awesome. The food was freshly made and as it was lunch hour I could see they were in the midst of making all the food items so they were all uber-fresh. Friendly, and helpful team. So good. 6-8 tables for seating. Small and clean. Store: Small. I did not see any(?) fresh food. Lots of bagged food (crisps, snacks, tea) and jarred items (salted fish, etc). Some items in wall fridges which I did not inspect. We bought a few snacks.

Inside the Oriental Store

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3.8(43 reviews)

13.4 mi

Mom and pops Asian grocery store. Don't expect to be walking in a Publix because this is a pretty…read moretraditional market. Staff is always super friendly and helpful and will be more than happy to help.

Small mom and pop store that has everything you really need to make asian meals and is less…read moreexpensive than other stores, particularly with fresh produce and seafood. Don't expect to get an abundent variety of foods or the latest trend in foods, especially processed foods, which is good because they are not that good for you anyway. But still has everything you really need, particulaly any traditional staples you would need. Also, fewer crowds who often like to "look" around, complicating the shopping process for those that just want to go in, get their groceries, and go. My goto asian grocery store in Cary.

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Grand Asia Market

3.8(356 reviews)

14.9 mi

So I really love this market for their produce and bakery. They carry niche items I haven't found…read moreat other Asian markets around that I usually buy online. They have live seafood and even a miscellaneous frozen goods bar for hotpot. Price almost always beat competitors too. It's connected to a restaurant that offers build your own plate combo and bunch of BBQ options. I love coming here. Also one of the only spots around that I've found tofu pudding! They're always packed when I visit, so pack your patience!

It's okay. Kind of a mess and no one will help if you don't know where stuff is. It does have a bit…read moreof selection though. Kind of everything, groceries, staples, dishes, toys, candy.

Great variety during the week however, you should come on the weekend to have their congee soup

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Philippine Store and Cuisine

4.0(26 reviews)

57.2 mi

Where's the meat, shrimp etc.. on the pancit? Only noodles…read moreand cabbage.. no flavor at all. Sometimes I could taste their food is about to get spoiled. It would be so good to keep it authentic.

We were interested in trying something new in the area. We had both had philippino food in the past…read moreso we have this a try. It's not much to look at when you walk in. A small set up for buffet and a few tables. There is a very small limited grocery section mostly just crackers cookies and chips. The food itself was alright. Kind of under seasoned to my liking. I just say that both chicken choices were my favorite by far as they were well cooked and tasted great. The beef was dry, the lumpia was made to order and was very hot coming out. Overall it was decent but I have had better in the past . The noodles to me tasted the best as they had a lot of good deep seasoning

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A&C Supermarket

3.2(51 reviews)

20.0 mi

Tables were dirty service was good. You could pick 3 things. Spicy chicken was dry and no flavor…read more The beef was ok as well as the chicken and broccoli. There was not much flavor going on, so I wasn't very impressed with it, but it is a supermarket so.

Minimum credit card pay is $5.00 However, still have to give…read morecredit to cashier to swipe. No contactless paymen.

Soy sauce and soy sauce bottle I don't know when it's been cleaned

Geoduck!! And so many more hard-to-find items!

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Great produce selection!

Mas-A-Wrap

4.7(9 reviews)

56.4 mi

I literally follow this food truck on Facebook so I could catch them the next time they are set up…read moresomewhere. The owner must think I'm obsessed with the food because I wherever they are, I show up! So worth every penny.

Great food and friendly people, my favorite is the lumpia, just delicious. Can't wait until I catch…read morethem again

Shrimp Fritter Rice bowl

Chicken Adobo rice bowl

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Chicken Lumpia Meal

Saigon Market

4.7(100 reviews)

57.2 mi

When I tell you that this place had the quickest service I have ever experienced, I'm serious. We…read moreordered sat down and then out came our food piping hot. It was insane. I love the grocery store/market side. It truly reminds me of some of the best markets out there. It was fantastic!

I only like ordering their pho from here. Recently went there and had an issue. Ordered a large pho…read moreand honestly felt like they went back to their old ways when they first opened. Portion was not the usual and I felt like I hadn't even eaten after eating there. Meat portion and noodle ratio was completely off. Please be consistent with your portion sizes!!!

Vietnamese metal coffee filter

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Sriracha and Hoisin Sauces

Sun Asian Super Market

4.5(44 reviews)

56.7 mi

If you are looking for some hard to find ingredients, seasoning, fruits, vegetables or seafood…read moreitems...come down here at the best Asian Market in Cumberland County and maybe in many more counties in the south of Raleigh, NC. This store is a miniature "HMart". Which is a very popular large Asian Grocery store/food court of sorts. Customer service is great and the place is clean, smells good and organized to the fullest... if you know what I mean. Found some goose eggs guys. I'm a happy camper

The staff is always so friendly and helpful it is a whole lovely experince when I go there to shop…read more The little older lady is always smiling and full of great energy, I love this store! The store always has whatever I was looking for. Great shopping experience I always leave smiling!!

My secret ingredients

Chopsticks and utensils

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Bottled Drinks

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Samantha R.

10 years ago

We love this place! The owners and employees are all so nice and always so caring. The buffet is convenient and affordable. Delicious!

Krys V.

10 years ago

Very good food!! Awesome taste!

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