It seems prices have increased! We used to come here for their 1 piece crispy pata with butter…read moregarlic sauce since the original crispy pata that comes in 2, I thought was too pricey then, so my spouse and I would order just that 1 crispy pasta special which was about $21bucks. Now it had jumped to $32! Or around that price. Might as well order the original. Anyway, despite the economic price increase, we still like coming here but only when the craving hits us. Otherwise we order just a tray of something for a special occasion. And it's not too often. The sisig is pretty good still and of course the halo halo is good too, which I hope the price will stay the same.

Our go to spot in the San Jose/Milpitas area. Everything here is truly deeeeelicious! 5 stars for…read morefood, 1 star off for wait time but I get it - everyone wants to eat here at the same time, cuz we were one of those people lol Sinigang + sabow, Kare Kare, sisig, crispy pata is bomb. They do book out quickly so I would recommend calling in advance. But even calling in advance doesn't help much cuz they don't pick up the phone. However, the lady I spoke to the day before remembered me and was able to get us in next (not quickly), but next, since we were already waiting for an hour. OR maybe come during off hours.

Most of the food is deep fried. Best to order noodles and grilled food. Service is great.read more

The best!!! Food is great, place is very clean and a lots of food variety so all the filipino food…read morecraving will be satisfied. They always serve fresh and newly cooked. The price to food ratio is also really good ! Plenty of parking space. Weve also had catering with them for years and years even back in there old place and its always the best and our guests always ask where we get it.

With friends and family celebrated my birthday lunch !! Thanks for the treat !!…read more Ordered the CRISPY PATA and surely was crispy deep fried pork leg!! The crunchy skin and savory tender meat was the star of my birthday lunch!! Gotta have Pansit Bihon which was my grandkids favorite!!! On birthday gatherings it symbolizes long life !!! Wanna live another 72 more years if I can !!! WE Gotta have veggies so ordered Pinakbet which was a tasty veggie stew with okra, eggplant, squash , bitter melin flavored with fermented shrimp paste !! The SISIG MILKFISH was boneless with flaked meat and seasoned well!! Staff sang Happy Birthday with a cup of Ube Ice Cream !!! Love celebrating with delicious food and loving family and friends !!

This actually might be the worst place I've been to in the longest time. The hostess was on her…read morebreak (she said so herself) and was sitting in the lobby as customers came in. I agree that employees need breaks but maybe don't take it in the lobby... in your uniform.. while people are waiting and being ignored. We stood in the lobby for about 20 minutes while the employee was on break being ignored by other employees (bussers, servers). Finally we were seated and were ignored by our server another 15 minutes. The food was HORRIBLE. If you're coming for nostalgia, SKIP IT. You won't find it here. Chicken 2/10: This is supposed to be their specialty but the $10 fried chicken at Safeway us superior. Kare Kare 2/10: Luke warm, zero flavor. Garlic fried rice 4/10: How do you mess this up? Ask Max's. Pancit Bihon 3/10: Overkilled by the fake lime juice they drenched it in. Lumpia Shanghi 2/10: Taste like it had freezer burn and had been in the back of the freezer for 8 years. Pepsi 10/10: Ice cold, crisp, best part of the meal. Also, wtf is up with the restroom. It was DISGUSTING. Shut Max's down asap.

I visited to try the Filipino dessert platter because I was hoping to experience authentic flavors…read more The dessert had a nice texture and consistency, but unfortunately, the flavor wasn't quite what I was expecting. It didn't have the authentic taste I was looking forward to. The service was okay, but I think there's room for improvement. The restaurant itself was clean and offered a nice selection of beverages. The buffet looked decent as well, although I didn't try it since I'm vegetarian. Overall, it was an average experience, and I hope they continue improving the flavors and service.

Food was ok but way over priced the sisig was cold and under cooked,the eggplant had no…read moreflavor,they added a surcharge to our bill,and wanted to charge us for the to go bag .Better places to eat in the Mall !

Isla Restaurant in Newark is our absolute favorite spot for Filipino food! We've been coming here…read morefor years, and at this point the staff already recognizes us when we walk in, which always makes us feel so welcome. We've honestly never had a bad meal here, everything we've ordered has been delicious. My absolute favorites are the Adobong Pusit and the Sisig, and the Lechon Kawali is another must-try. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend starting with those dishes. One thing we also love is that there's always something happening. On Thursdays and Fridays they serve Filipino street food outside, and on weekends they offer buffets and often have live music, making every visit feel like a little celebration. We've been to all three Isla locations, but the Newark restaurant is still our favorite because it's the closest to us. If you're looking for authentic Filipino food, a welcoming atmosphere, and consistently delicious meals, Isla Restaurant is a place you'll want to visit again and again.

First time trying Isla whereas my wife came here long ago with her friends for a birthday…read morecelebration. Got to be honest, the harshest review for Filipino restaurants is coming from Filipino because they often judge the cooking based on their own moms cooking or the region they are from. So my bias comes more from other Filipino places I've tried rather than my "moms cooking" Service - 3 stars. We came here around 3 pm on a Sunday and the place wasn't too busy. For just the two of us, the hostess/waitress gave us a table for two but didn't have a lot of table space for people who order more than 2. Even though there was plenty of people working, it took awhile to get our food order in. Food- 3 stars Chicken Inasal- was one of the first dishes that came and arrived fairly quick. I ate as soon as it arrived and noticed it wasn't piping hot at all. Of course I don't know how the kitchen works there but it felt like those cafeteria style Filipino restaurants that already have the dish cooked already and ready to serve. Taste wise- had a sweet taste but didn't have the bbq chicken inasal I've had in the Philippines. Sinigang Liempo- my wife's order. She compared it to her own preference and noticed it was sweeter than expected and the broth is darker. Of course, it's made based on the region. 3 stars Halo halo- 3 stars. I've had this at many places but it was a fair dessert. Can't beat the halo halo in PI. Overall, place is well decorated and has many of tables and seat to serve alot of patrons and guests. Would I go back? It's hard to say since I wasn't impressed enough to crave for what I ordered.

Had such a great experience here! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Everything we…read moreordered looked so appetizing and tasted even better. The restaurant itself is also really beautiful, clean, and cozy, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. What really stood out was the staff they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Definitely a place I'd come back to

Pretty solid spot with quite a diverse menu…read more Floors can be a little slick but has bright atmosphere inside with leafy vine decor and pretty ample seating Seems almost like fusion style with Vietnamese food into Korean / a modern twist - really nice variety of menu and options as wraps, fried rice, sizzling plates (w fries) and also lots of sweet drinks Meat was all cooked decently well, leans slightly well done. Flavors are decent! Service was pretty attentive to detail Favorite dish was the fried soft shell crab wrap would order that again! Also wraps came with both rice noodles and lots of herbs. Bone marrow dish was good nice melt in your mouth texture but covered in cheese and gravy so if you prefer to taste the marrow itself might not get much of that flavor

Zero (0) stars! They supposedly close at 7pm. It is 6:20pm…read moreright now, they locked up the store already and the door sign says closed! The worker said they ran out of food! Really?! lol

One of those hole in the wall fast food Filipino spots. Catering is also available. It's neighbors…read moreto Duc Huong. I tried the two item combo with: Half White Rice & Half Pancit Bistek (Beef was not fresh, just the onions were) Forgot the name of the other item but it was my first time trying it and I enjoyed it for the veggies! There were okra, green beans, and pumpkin (Was just a little salty) Parking can be difficult if on the weekend and early mornings. Not my favorite plaza but will come to try something new. Service was quick. Good place to grab a bite and take home for later. A lot of seating but for smaller parties or else it may seemed packed. They had a variety of entrees that looked delicious! I would come back to try other selections.

I forgot to hit "post" from 2020... Update:…read more I finally came inside the shop to order (instead of UberEats/Door Dash). The gentleman who took my order was very kind! The shop is very clean too! After he took my order, he informed me that he will deliver it to my car, once my order is ready. They have an organized system! Don't forget to tip them... they are all working hard. Especially during this pandemic. New food that I ordered: Chicken wing Silog

The coziest homemade Filipino food. It feels like coming home after a long day, with your family…read morewaiting for you at the dinner table. That's exactly how this place made me feel. My Filipino ex introduced me to Filipino cuisine, and I've missed it so much since our relationship ended. Coming here brought back that feeling, it tasted like nostalgia, comfort, and love. The service was amazing, and the portion sizes were just right, not too much, and not too little. I'll definitely be coming back.

This is for catering services. I enjoyed how convenient the service went. I ordered 2 weeks in…read moreadvance and was able to pick up at the schedule time. My order was perfect and the food the best. I ordered BBQ, lumpia and chicharon and it tasted so good! Great job and I will order in the future.

Grill City is located inside Seafood City, a Filipino supermarket, which makes it a convenient stop…read moreespecially if you're already doing grocery shopping. For my meal, I ordered the grilled pompano, pork sinigang, and dinakdakan. The grilled pompano was decent and cooked nicely. The pork sinigang was good, and the broth had a solid tamarind flavor that was not too sour. That said, it was missing some of the veggies such as string beans, eggplants, tomatoes, and okra. The dinakdakan was really good, with a nice sweet and savory taste. The customer service was good, but overall it was slow, so it helps to plan for a bit of a wait. On top of that, the surroundings were clean, and there's plenty of parking.

First time trying EMS Kusina in Hayward and honestly... SO GOOD…read more I've been going to them since they had their food trucks, so I'm really happy they finally have a restaurant nearby! I got their chicken inasal and it did NOT disappoint. I also tried the kwek-kwek, and omg so good! The sauce is seriously TOP TIER. It really gave me that feeling like I was back in the Philippines eating street food and they also have their cantaloupe juice, REALLY GOOD! I also know their iskrambol is really good, so I definitely want to try that again next time I go! If you're craving Filipino food, you NEED to try this place. Definitely worth checking out, and I'm so happy they're in Hayward now!

Love this place! The owner is very accommodating, and the customer service is excellent. We had our…read morefurbabies with us, and she even offered to set up a table outside so our babies could sit with us. We truly appreciate that! All your Filipino cravings will be satisfied here. Thank you, Ems Kusina, and wishing you many more blessings at your new location!