Tried Paraiso Native in Tacoma and it was such a great experience! We ordered the dinuguan, chicken…read moreBBQ skewers, and sinigang, and every dish was absolutely delicious--so comforting and full of flavor. The sinigang had the perfect balance of sour and savory, and the BBQ skewers were cooked just right. We couldn't leave without dessert and ordered the turon--oh my, it was AMAZING. Crispy, sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. The service was incredible--truly can't beat Filipino hospitality. Everyone was so kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. There's also a store connected to the restaurant, which was super convenient. Such a welcoming place with great food and even better service. Definitely coming back!

My boyfriend tried Paraiso a month ago and hasn't stopped singing praises for how much food you get…read moreand how delicious everything is. As a Filipino who has family that makes restaurant quality food, he is picky with his food but he said the flavors here are pretty close to how his family cooks it. I am always on the hunt for good kare kare and I saw they serve it so I was already super excited to go. We arrived around 1ish pm and we were able to find parking and enter inside where we saw three tables occupied with happy customers enjoying their meals. They have small tables and large tables, but definitely plan ahead as most of these tables seat 2-4 people. They have a section at the left end of the order area where you drop off dirty dishes in bins as well as a condiments section. They were playing some American pop songs that were remixed but it fit the vibe of the place. Additionally, they do have a grocery side which I definitely want to check out next time I'm there. We were greeted warmly by the owner who was cheerful and patient with us. My boyfriend got their longganisa and lumpia and he was asked if he wanted adobo sauce on his rice which I thought was neat! Now, here is where my complaints from as I was not offered the same treatment on my rice, told that they aren't serving kare kare, they don't have labels for the food at front, and some of the food was cold. I got the pork sinigang and dinakdakan which was pretty good and flavorful. They do have pastries, desserts and other offerings as well. It seemed like there are many regulars who come often as the owner would recognize and have friendly conversations with them. He also bid us farewell when we left while he was taking a quick lunch break, and I thought that was really sweet.

I stopped by for a late lunch and ordered the pork lumpia, chicken adobo, and dinuguan. I've been…read morehere before and enjoyed it, but this time the food was unfortunately bland, and I've had better elsewhere. The food was served on paper plates with a scoop of rice, which didn't help with presentation and honestly made me lose my appetite a bit. The space also felt rundown and could really use a deep clean--you can tell it needs mopping and some general upkeep. That said, the owner or staff working was very nice, friendly, and easygoing. With some improvements to food quality and cleanliness, this place could definitely be better.

they need to practice better service. I came in 2nd in line no greeting or anything. Other…read morecustomers came after me and the man behind the counter greeted them. Once it was my turn to order he just took it and put it in a bag. Just felt so unwelcomed. please do better, or hire someone who has customer service skills.

I haven't been in for a few months and they upgraded! This small business has new freezers and open…read morefacing fridges and more ready made Banchan. Love talking to the staff they are so sweet and calm. They even gave me a calendar !

Maybe I'm a little spoiled coming from California where Asian grocery stores are everywhere and…read morepacked with options, but I've been trying to find good local spots since moving to Lacey. Arirang is one of the smaller Asian markets in the area, so I decided to stop by while looking for pork belly and a specific ingredient--shrimp paste. I was hoping to find fresh pork belly since I'm used to my previous markets having a small butcher or deli section, but the only option here was frozen. It still worked out fine, but I did have to defrost it for a couple of hours before I could cook with it, which wasn't ideal when I was hoping to make lunch right away. One thing I did appreciate was their selection of Korean sides. I was pleasantly surprised to find seasoned black beans, which I really enjoy and don't always see at some markets. Their snack section was okay as well, though the overall selection felt pretty limited--understandable given the size of the store. I thought I might have missed the shrimp paste somewhere in the aisles, but when I asked the cashier, she let me know they were currently out of stock. That was a bit disappointing since I came in with a short list of ingredients and still couldn't find what I needed, so I ended up going to a Vietnamese market down the street afterward. The shop itself is pretty small, and the entrance to the parking lot feels a bit tight but there's a fair amount of spaces to park. I do like that this store is very close to where I live in Lacey, so it's convenient when I just need to stop by quickly. Overall, it's an okay neighborhood market and I might come back here for convenience, but I'm not sure it'll become my go-to spot for bigger Asian grocery shopping trips.

A wonderful place to eat, food is great, people are great, and the energy is great. I look forward…read moreto every meal I eat here!

I admit I'm spoiled and definitely have some other favorite Asian grocery stores in the Olympia…read morearea. But Capitol Market is very local to me and I've shopped there a few times over the last year or so. They have a good assortment of sauces, condiments, rice, noodles, soups, seasonings and a solid, but basic, vegetable selection. The freezer cases filled with all sorts of goodies from frozen meats to sweets. Prices seemed pretty reasonable. The service is friendly. The checkout area can get a little crowded with peeps coming in and out the door. PS - The last time I was in, the restaurant next door was open and whatever they were cooking smelled delicious. Note to self: come back to the restaurant and try some pho.

Ummm yum!!! The food was so good. The pancit was my favorite. They are very busy! Especially when I…read morearrived with a party of 8 (2 toddlers) on a Sunday brunch ish hour. The service was as good as it gets for a busy brunch place. This is family style food so the portions are pretty big and matches with the price. Ambiance is what you would expect! They have other items for sale to take home as well that I saw at the counter. Would definitely eat here again

We wanted food from the Noodle and Rice food truck, but it was closed. We opted for food from here…read moreversus Burger King. Got pork and chicken adobo, Lechon Kuwali, pansit and Tapsilog. The tapsilog was dry--like eating beef jerky, no sauce, no onions...just dry flavorless meat with rice. The adobos did not have good flavor, one of my coworkers asked if it was even cooked because it was so pale and rice seemed overcooked. Our coworker, from The Philippines was embarrassed by the food and disappointed with her order. The only good part of our order was the lumpia, so two stars is all we can give.

Ate here again during my lunch breakfor an instructor course. So glad that it was a Tuesday because…read moreI got to finally try the sisig. It was good, but I wish that it came with limes and/or lemons on the side as I am used to eating it with. Would also like that they offered different ways to cook the egg because I like the yolk to drip all over my rice with a sunny side up. I am being picky, but the food did its job to suffice me for the remainder of class

I have eaten a lot of Filipino food. Growing up in an Asian neighborhood, working in Healthcare…read morewhen the ate's would get offended if you didn't try their adobo or pancit. I've even had lumpia wrapping as an employee appreciation event. This place is awesome. Very kind, quick, and efficient owner. The calamari was cooked perfectly, the lumpia (while very tiny) had the perfect pork ratio. The only thing I was a little disappointed at was the amount of vinegar in the pancit. It was just a little too sour/bitter for me. Not inedible, just a sharp taste. Not the wonderfully melded flavors that make you feel like you're being hugged. It felt more like a Christian side hug. It's a food truck, so be prepared to sit in your car or find a place to sit but definitely well worth the food!

Wanted the empanadas and they didn't sell em on the weekday. Call ahead and ask if they have it…read morebefore you make the trip lol. Got the lumpia and some hot food instead. Service was great. Took like 10 minutes to get freshly made lumpia.

I wanted to try the viral Ilocos Empanandas and this place showed up. I had to drive 30 min from…read moreTacoma to Federal Way one way to get them. I was up for the challenge! I've never had and really wanted to see what they hype was all about. The owner was super nice, and the person on the phone (lady) was so sweet and put my order in for two. I'm so glad I went with 2 not 3 because these things are HUGE! As big as my head/profile. I really enjoyed eating them. So crunchy and just something new for me. They did taste like lumpia for me - not Shanghai but the actual eggroll kind. The ends of the empanadas were the best part in My opinion. OMG' I can eat that part all day lol. Also, I was so surprised (spoiler alert) about the fried egg inside. It made the empanada like a breakfast burrito! Lol so good The actual restaurant is in a strip mall type area with other cultural restaurants, and loved the Filipino displays and decorations. Love that. And the owner told me he was from Ilocos where they learned how to cook these. They had the hot Buffett with the traditional foods, and I liked that they had goat papaitan. I was tempted to buy but didn't. I did end up with cassava cake. Oh, that brings back good old memories of my mom making this! Thank you HERITAGE! Love the name too!!!

Finally checked out West Hill Deli! Absolutely loved their food and ambiance…read more For food, we got the adobo pork belly (comes with macaroni salad, rice, and vegetables on the side) and the pandan fried chicken (comes with rice and veggies on the side). Pandan was super crispy and rice was soft, not mushy. Adobo was rich in garlic and in smoky and sweet flavor. Love they kept the fat on some adobo pieces. Each dish was just enough for us to finish for breakfast. For drinks, we ordered the calamansi juice and calamansi iced tea. Both taste great. Side notes: You order up front, bring your table number, and sit wherever you like. They will bring you your food. Once youre done, please put your food away in the back, which is located on the left hand side of the deli if youre facing the deli at the entryway. It was busy on a Sunday around noon. A few were available but was filled quickly after about half an hour of us arriving. People tend to spend time here. About an hour if youre just there to have a quick meal, but families were gathering and spending time with no rush which i loved. No waitress or waiter to check on you, just only to bring you your food which took a reasonable 2 minutes for drinks and about 10 - 15 for food. Overall, we definitely recommend!

Everything we ordered here was so satisfying, but the pork sisig with rice was the standout for me…read moresuper flavorful, perfectly savory, and just hits all the right notes. I also tried the garlic fried rice with longanisa and eggs, which was really good too. The longanisa had that nice sweet-savory balance, and the garlic rice was fragrant and comforting, though I'd still pick the sisig if I had to choose between the two. The ube pancakes were delicious soft, slightly sweet, and definitely a fun treat. Fair warning though, they will leave your teeth a little purple for a bit but honestly worth it. I also got the ube coffee and... YUM. Such a good combo with the pancakes. Overall, everything was solid and full of flavor. I'd definitely come back, especially for that pork sisig. Tita is definitely cooking in the back you can taste it.