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    Pick Your Plate

    4.6 (284 reviews)
    ModerateFast Food, Filipino

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jynelle Christine S.

    I've been looking for authentic Filipino food near North Torrance and this is it! I came at 11am (which is when they opened) and I saw all bunch of people were already waiting to order - which was a great sign. I ordered lumpia, longanisa and pancit and ALL of these were delicious, exactly how it tasted back home in Manila! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for authentic pinoy cuisine :)

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    Elle W.

    Food 5 Service 5 Value 5 I have eagerly awaited the opportunity to visit this when I had to make the dreadful drive to LAX. I found this little gem on TikTok and BOY. Did they deliver! Not only was the food so good, but the sweet family that owns the place delvers the best service you can ask ask for super friendly and engaging.

    Sherry T.

    Super friendly service, we were asked if it was our first time there and if we wanted samples. We tried some of the samples and the food was delicious. A neat little fast food Filipino restaurant and delicious food. Definitely recommend and the prices were decent.

    Ruby S.

    Their food is so tasty! They catered our party & ever served our guests! Very professional. On time & good portions.

    Jason F.

    All the food we order are very good and taste like a good home cooked filipino meal, price is reasonable, big portion of food! Looks like a family owned restaurant and they all greeted us like were part of the family. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!

    Sandra C.

    Nice lady behind the counter gave me samples as she could tell I'm a novice for Filipino food. She also explained to me the pricing: food by weight is better if you want to try a lot of different things. But if you just want a few item, then get the combo plate which has rice plus 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. items of your choice. So I did it both ways! For one plate, I got steak like beef in gravy, chicken curry, chicken adobo, sausages, and rice. (That was probably over $18 with tax). For another plate, I got 2 item combo (chicken curry and chicken adobo) which would normally come with rice for $10.99 but because I got pancit noodles, it was another $1. She generously put one of my entree items in a separate container (when I expecting her to fill the styrofoam container). The cafeteria style service (a bunch of different entrees in hot trays) allows you to look thru the glass to see what you want to eat. Menu changes with certain items on specific days ie lechon (the roasted pork only on Thurs.) Will come back again for homestyle food!

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    Paulette D.

    This a hole-in-the-wall Filipino place and it definitely has the Filipino mini buffet. The portions they give you are huge! I got the fried tilapia and they gave me the whole fish on another platter. Instead of rice I got pancit. I'm not sure if you could have gotten pancit and rice, but definitely ask. The eggplant was delicious and was my favorite. The person that rang us up was very nice and explained the sauces to my partner. The only con is that they don't label their dishes so if you don't know Filipino food or take someone who does with you, you might be kind of lost

    Super friendly service and delicious Lechon on Thursdays!
    Greg M.

    I was in town and found Pick Your Plate on Yelp. I got lucky that it was Thursday, which is Lechon day! The Lechon is sold by the pound and is an absolutely unctuous mix of moist, savory meat and crispy skin with salty/sweet dipping sauce. Served warm and steaming, it was outstanding! I got enough to bring home on the plane back to the Bay Area!

    Lechon. Mouth watering and tasty
    Glen W.

    I visited this place after one of my coworkers who is Filipino told me about it. We made sure to go on a Thursday so I could get Lechon!! The food was really good, fresh, and you can tell made with love, so much flavor and juicy goodness, I definitely recommend others that are looking to try Filipino food for the first time or if they're already familiar to go here to get there fixed. The service was great and also the establishment was clean and warm, no frills. They also cater as well, and they ended up catering the Thanksgiving day meal for my job.

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    The food is delicious Tastes js like the Philippines. Small store, not a huge selection. The taste is , and for reasonable pricing.

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    Finally made it here for lunch. Very friendly staff, great food, reasonable price. I will definitely be back.

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    Food is ok but servings are just small compared to other filipino store and a littke bit pricy

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    good home cooking delicious like what your mom would make at home and flavorful especially pork roast on Thursdays

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    Ordered catering here and everything I ordered was delicious! Will definitely return! N

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    Ask the Community - Pick Your Plate

    Do you do rice bowls for catering?

    We could assists on whatever you need. May it be by the trays small or big, serviced or drop off (with a minimum) or rice bowls. Catering orders are always placed in advance. Thank you.

    Do you still have outdoor seating?

    We do have few tables outdoor. Thank you.

    Are your serving buffet again?

    Not at the moment Pia. We are not allowed yet. Thank you

    It's been a while since I've come in for Covid reasons. Is the Lunch Buffet up and running now? (May 2021?). Thanks!

    Hi Eric. The AYCE was temporarily suspended by the Health Dept so we are serving right now with the following options 1). By the weight $5.99/lb with rice and $6,99/lb aka… 

    Do they add MSG on their food?

    No, we never use msg directly on our food unless there is a msg to the condiments that is being used such as soy sauce and others. Better ask any staff in case you have allergic reactions to be safe. Thank you.

    Do you guys do kamayan boodle fight style feasts and if so, what is your price range per person?

    Yes but reservation only depending on our availability. Our schedule is very tight, i would suggest for you to come down and discuss with me personally if you are planning to have one. Prices will depend on what dishes you gonna choose. Thank… 

    How big/long in size is the lumpia and how much?

    Its half size $25 for 50 pcs

    How much does it cost per person?

    Pay per pound. Depending on how hungry you are $6-9 per person. It's hands down best deal around but not for price only but for quality and taste of the food Ate Claire (owner/chef) prepares. Always fresh and menu changes daily with a 2 or 3 of the… 

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    Happened to stop by the farmers market and got their chicken wrap - so dense and delicious!…read moreDefinitely worth the $9 and even came with a Diet Coke! My boyfriend was stuffed and I could only eat half before I was too full. The star of the show was the mango float ($5 each/2 for $8 if I remember correctly). We finished it in no time and immediately regretted not getting 5 more. It's so fresh, simple, and not too sweet that it's addictive. Will definitely be stocking up next time!

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