Was lucky to get to dine at Purple Patch twice this year! Reservations highly recommended. Cute…read moredining area downstairs. They make cute signs for special occasions! Cocktail: Pinoy Cold Front No. 6 (like an ube espresso martini) Apps: - lumpia (5pc, crispy & delicious) - crispy eggplant (enjoyed first time, but not as crispy second time around) Tapcilog (soy garlic beef) is my fave savory dish! Includes garlic rice & fried eggs. Not crazy about pork belly but ube pancakes & lechon kawali was good! Ube cinnamon toast: couldn't taste much ube but toast was good Ube waffle & fried chicken (+ube ice cream) - unique combo & chicken was crispy! Would dine here again whenever i return to DC.

Solid spot with a sprawling labyrinth of a seating area below street level…read more Ube chicken and waffles was a solid chicken and waffles. Nice flavor in the chicken, well seasoned, real crispy! Ube ice cream, little coconut, little syrup as a combined bite with some waffle and chicken was... decadent to say the least. Very tasty. We also did the garlicy pork sausage with rice plate and were not disappointed. Over easy fried eggs were done to perfection. Service was good, felt well taken care of. Nice outdoor seating arrangement that we might need to check out next time!

Morena, Kayu, where to begin? I had the most delicious rice bowls and ube lattes at Morena's grand…read moreopening (Kayu's cafe). I liked that the drinks were simple yet distinct. They were all $5.50, except the bilo bilo matcha ($6). There were five options: *ube horchata latte *bibingka latte (salted egg caramel) *sampaguita latte (jasmine) *buko pandan latte (coconut pandan) *bilo bilo matcha They also have teas, cocktails, and two mocktails. I tried the burnt coconut chicken and BBQ beef rice bowls. The meat tasted as if it came right off the grill, with great marination. Both dishes also come with papaya atsara, which adds a bold pickled flavor to the mix. I'm excited to do some work here this weekend. Kayu also has great food, and becomes Morena on Saturday and Sunday (9 am-3 pm).

We went unknowingly on pride day celebrations so our saturday night dinner was not so private and…read morequiet and serene. Regardless, I appreciated their attempts to elevate Filipino cuisine. The chicken afritada worked for me as they just broke it down to separate pieces and plated it well. They also had this curry dish that my partner enjoyed. The rest left much to be desired. Salad had too much of a texture mishmash. My partner's crab noodles were unpleasantly smothered in green onions - also what Filipino dish is this even derived from? And they gotta rethink their desserts because they had this one sweet that just does not look appetizing at all. Oh and would love larger portion sizes for the set course meal you pay per person, especially the dessert. Nice decor and warm cozy setting. Can't speak for the patio seating because the block was closed down for pride day. Loved the celebrations tho, just was so busy and jam packed for what we intended was a nice date night. Not on Kayu or the celebrations, but still unfortunate.

THIS PLACE IS SO FREAKING GOOD. To be honest, I'm not a big pork fan, but I saw an article in…read moreBethesda magazine and wanted to try their Lechon Belly sandwich. Just faaaaannnnnttttasssiiiicccc. I'm big on bread and it was so soft. It was served on a toasted roll along with big pieces of pork with a skin that was so crispy and crackling to complement the juicy meat. The portions were huge, which surprised me. Everything is such small portions these days but it was worth the cost. You have a choice between fries and chips. The chips were not home made so I opted for the fries. They also gave me a side of sauce, which almost tasted like Big Mac sauce? The arugula also adds on to the taste. My biggest regret was not getting two! A tip is you can call ahead and place your order. If you're in a rush, just call ahead. It looked like a nice sit down establishment as well.

It's a popular Philippines restaurant. My friend highly recommended it to me, I came several times,…read morebut unfortunately it closes on Mondays and Tuesdays. So I came on weekend as soon as it opened. There were only a few tables for diners. There were shelves of food and goods available to buy. Being a first timer, I had trouble to order the blackboard menu was on top of the counter, but I don't think everything was on the menu. I saw people carrying milkshakes but I couldn't find any on the menu. I ordered staff favorites Lechon kawali bowl. It came with garlic rice, sweet longanisa, a fried egg, and the signature Crispy port belly. It was good, but the garlic rice needed more flavor, because only a little sweet longanisa was added, I had to ask for extra sauce to finish the meal. Although friends vouched for the delicious food, but I found pork belly was just ok. And overall needs a bit more flavor. I also had Une custard cake which was too sweet for me. I would definitely come back to try more dishes!

Nkechi was an amazing experience!! She was very attentive, even gave us some history facts!! And…read moreher conversation was captivating the WHOLE TIME!! beautiful women with a great soul. All of our drinks were made strong and very fruitful. Definitely ask for her to be your bartender :)

An excellent tiki experience. We went at 7 and it wasn't very crowded…read more Cocktails all come in fun glasses. Service was friendly and fast. There was a bar and then a row of tables with bench and stool seats on either side.

Really cozy vibes, huge variety of Filipino comfort dishes with large portions. There's also a…read morenostalgic wall of snacks and condiments for sale! The worker was super helpful and hospitable, making sure we got exactly what we want and going the extra length to bringing our food to us. Definitely stop by here if you're interested in trying Filipino cuisines, there's plenty of options to pick from!

Thank you for the meal! Great service and overall space was welcoming…read more We tried the pancit, pork adobo, lechon, and honestly everything we ordered today was AMAZING. The flavors were rich, authentic, and cooked perfectly -- you can really taste the love in every dish. The lechon was crispy and flavorful, the adobo was tender and savory, and the pancit was seasoned just right. Definitely one of our new favorite Filipino spots! We'll absolutely be back -- especially to order trays for parties and family gatherings. Highly recommend!

First time at Manila Mart after having heard about it so many times and let's just say I'm…read morepleasantly surprised! I will say prepare a budget cause there's a lot to get, I ended up spending around $40 for everything I got. Let's start with the beef lumpia. It was crispy and tasted pretty good. I'm a sucker for spice so I would've loved it to be a little spicier or maybe offer some chili oil on the side. Next is the star of the show, the lechon kawaii bowl. The pork is so tender and perfectly crispy! I added garlic rice instead of the usual which was a great addition. I asked to try their vinegar sauce which comes with garlic and jalapeño in it which I found to be amazing. Lastly, the taro milk tea is heavenly, I'm still thinking about it!!! The service was friendly and because it was my first time they even offered me a coupon for the next time I come back and I will definitely be back! Plenty of indoor seating as well with a whole market inside where you can find an assortment of Filipino food, snacks, drinks, and desserts.

Sadly I need to update my review to three stars. The food we ordered today was not very good…read more Sinigang too sour, pork seemed it was cooked frozen, and it was dry too. Kawali was just ok. Sisig, pass. It was too spicy and also dry. We do like the grocery section. The service is nice and the Ube shake is great. Will be happy to return for grocery needs, but not the restaurant. Food seemed rushed, out of a can, unfresh and not worth the high prices. We will cook Filipino dishes at home instead.

I was craving Filipino food, but one thing I've noticed is that a lot of Filipino spots close…read morepretty early. It's located in a strip shopping center, so parking is super easy and accessible, and the restaurant itself is very easy to find. Walking in, the space is extremely clean, well-lit, and nicely decorated. Now let's talk about the real highlight: the variety. They have dinner plates, bowl options, and à la carte items. I went with one of my favorites, the lechon. They were out of the roasted version, but the staff recommended the fried pork instead, and it did not disappoint. I came in around 7:30, and they close at 8, so I was trying to be mindful and not hold them up. But the woman at the counter was incredibly kind and told me not to rush at all--"you're already inside, take your time." That level of hospitality really stood out. She even took the time to walk me through the menu, which I appreciated, even though I'm already familiar with Filipino food. The food itself? Amazing. The lechon was perfectly crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The portion size was generous, and it came with two Lumpia that were hot, fresh, and delicious. It also included a soda, which made it feel like a complete, satisfying meal. Overall, this place is a 10/10. Great food, great portions, and even better customer service. I'd highly recommend stopping by.

We were going to try a highly-rated Thai restaurant, also located in Bradlick Shopping Center, but…read morewhen we saw a Filipino restaurant close by, we decided to come to Mang Eton instead. The women working here were kind and helpful. You order at the counter in the back, and they will bring your food to your table. Menu options abound, but the only menu was the display screen above and in back of the counter. Unfortunately, the display screen is hard to see and there are no descriptions with the pictures/items. Mang Eton really needs to provide some printed menus. While the online menu does contain descriptions, the online descriptions don't necessarily match what is available. Anyways.... For a starter, we ordered the siomai. These were plump and tasty. We wish they would give more of the excellent dipping sauce than the tiny thimble of sauce that they do give you. Note: the combo meals also include a couple pieces of siomai. I ordered the Combo #1, which came with a piece of fried chicken, 2 lumpia, shrimp chips, rice and pancit. The lumpia had an excellent flavor. The fried chicken and pancit were okay. JP ordered the Combo #3. The only difference between the Combo #1 and Combo #3 is that the Combo $3 comes with fish instead of chicken. It also comes with a skewer of meat (pork?), which was good. We were the only non-Filipino customers. I plan on coming back to try the halo-halo dessert and to order some more yummy siomai.

Brand new restaurant in DC and this is hands down the best food on H Street. This is my first time…read morehaving Filipino-Italian fusion and Chef Mang Eton does not miss! I absolutely love the idea of ordering lumpia with my aperol spritz in one place. We started with some focaccia and lumpia. The lumpia was made to perfection with a nice crunch and a delicious sweet chili sauce to dip in. My brother and shared a pasta and an entree: Chicken Cannelloni With Cream Sauce and Lechon Porchetta With Peppercorn Sauce. The Cannelloni was rich in flavor and I can taste the Filipino influence in the sweet and savory combo of the chicken along with the cheese and cream sauce. The lechon was my absolute favorite. The meat melted in my mouth with a nice crunch from the fried skin. The rice had some flavoring on it that complimented with the lechon. Chef shared how he had 100+ people in line at his Annendale restaurant that morning waiting for his lechon so I was so ecstatic to experience it right here in DC. I mentioned it was my brother's birthday and Chef came out with a candle on our tiramisu. This was a traditional tiramisu and was soaked and delicious. Cannot wait to be back to try their happy hour and more items on their menu!

Filitali I recently opened at Hiraya's old location on H St as a Filipino-Italian restaurant. With…read morea wide range of options, you can order lumpia and lechon as well as pasta and cannolis. The service is great and the owner is friendly and personable, and each dish I've tried has done a great job of blending Italian and Filipino cuisine. The lechon porchetta and the chicken cannelloni were a couple of my favorites.

Omg this place is DELICIOUS! The bistek burger is what drew me in, and I asked the cashier if he'd…read morerecommend anything else. He immediately said the chorizo burger, and I'm so happy I went with his recommendation! Don't get me wrong, the bistek was good, but the chorizo one... oh man, it made my eyes pop open and had me slapping my own leg. It was THAT GOOD. Both sandwiches came on a pillowy brioche bun, and the eggs were fried to runny perfection. I ordered to go and didn't eat the sandwiches for about an hour, and both held up pretty well and were still warm! The cashier was really friendly, and service was great!

The best thing I ate this month was Lapu Lapu's chorizo breakfast sandwich, which is really…read moreFilipino longanisa and soooo delicious. Perfect yolky egg that dripped throughout. Crispy cheesy tots to go with it. The real difficulty is not also buying the glimmering donuts, cakes, and sweet breads from Gwenie's, also inside the small shop. Just give in and know you'll be eating most of your daily calories and carbs there. Worth it. Lapu Lapu is about a 7-minute walk from the Pentagon City metro station, and there are only about 10-12 bar-style seats inside. We managed to snag seats for our group of four, but be prepared to take food to go.

Gigi the owner is awesome! Enjoyed delicious small plates and the best spirit-less cocktails.read more

Had a date with my sister and since she doesn't indulge in alcohol, we ventured to this spot Ive…read moreheard about for quite some time. Walked in and we were warmly greeted by the owner. The spot is small, cozy and intimate with comfy chairs and soft lighting. We made ourselves comfortable and started chatting away. Once the owner swung by again, we asked for suggestions as to what we should order and she gave us a couple of options. Please note, there are a few options with low alcoholic content so be mindful to ask that question if you are in recovery. We ordered a CBD sangria and specialty cocktail Blackberry moscow mule. My sangria was a real hit and the CBD mellowed me right on out & sis said her cocktail was divine. We also ordered some food - we got the wings, potatoes and spring rolls all of which were really good, especially the wings. The homemade sauce was very tasty. If you are sober or simply want a delicious drink with little-to-no alcohol content and some tasty bar bites, please support this incredibly cute business!