Loving this traditional Filipino bakery.! Gemmae's Bakery…read moretruly hit the spot! Here's what we picked up: Chocolate Chip Cookie (x2) Twin Chip Ube Cookie Cheddar Hot Dog Bun Ube Cheese Pandesal Longanisa Pandesal Garlic Peanuts Spicy Garlic Peanuts This was my first time trying this bakery since I was craving pandesal, and it did not disappoint. We also grabbed a frozen pack of Shanghai, fried it up at home, and wow, it was so good. I highly recommend picking up a pack if you visit! I love that this shop offers both savory food and sweets, so definitely come hungry. The service was quick and friendly, and the interior made me feel like I was transported straight to the Philippines. Pro tip: stop by around 1 pm-3 pm for a great experience.

Get the Ube Banana Cream Pie!!…read more Just your little local bakery where you can buy single slices of cakes, there's a variety of breads and cookies. There's some hot food items like empanadas. They are giant and flaky. So good.

Always a great experience. The food is original and so good. The drinks are perfect as is the vibe…read moreof this creative space with an art gallery and shop. Perfect outside evening on the patio. Not to be missed.

The best food and the best staff! The kindest most talented people! Their coconut rice with chicken…read moreskewers is delicious

Was going to Reinne's place next door and saw how cute this shop was! Had to support local…read morebusinesses Street parking only, I don't think I saw seating inside but there was a bench outside! The man who helped me was so nice and patient, even helped me pronounce the name of what I ordered because I couldn't Got a pandesul to go with my coffee, it was perfect. Not too sweet and went amazing with my coffee. Would love to come back to try more stuff!

Ube and pandan cinnibuns-please skip them. Portions are huge, but they lack actual ube and pandan…read moreflavors. I've purchased them three times (each) to make sure I didn't just get a weird batch so I can attest that they lack in flavor, they're just sweet. Sylvanas are decent-crunch is great, not a whole lot of flavor, overly sweet. I suppose I only enjoyed them because it reminds me of my sansrival birthday cakes when I lived in Manila. Nostagiaaaa from the actual texture! Calamansi loaf- fave because it tastes good overall , but lacked calamansi flavor or tartness from the calamansi juice I guess Ube pandesal- I used to get this 3 times a week- just tastes like regular pandesal with a small slice of Cheez. Again, zero ube flavor Regular pandesal- can't go wrong here. Bibingka- decent. Doesn't have the traditional chewiness of bibingka, but just okay in actual flavor. I doctored mine up with slices of Cheezewhiz and salted egg at home. I think the names of the pastries are deceiving because they lack the actual flavor that they're named after. Stopped coming because I felt like I was just paying $20 per visit for something sweet that didn't have depth in flavors. Also, after reading the clap backs from the owner on IG/Yelp reviews towards other patrons, it has turned me off and made me more hesitant to support her business. The guy though (sorry I don't know his name) is always at the counter and super nice!

1st here and I've walked by it several times but never was able to finally make it!!!!…read more Monthly rotating artists with a restaurant inside. The ambiance is chill and artsy. Service is great! Friendly staff. Delicious food and great cocktails. Cute bar that could be missed unless you go to the back part of the inside of the artsy restaurant. Outdoor patio with some covered areas.

First timer and I adore Union!…read more The dining area is lined with terrarium bench seating, an art gallery and shop, creating a high end experience that still felt very personable and inviting. For drinks I recommend the Electric Daisy. The crushed Sichuan Peppercorns on the rim leaves an enjoyable, LIGHT, numbing sensation that makes this guava based cocktail feel even more refreshing! Easy to have multiple in one setting, so be careful For eats, be sure to try the Swordfish Katsu - perfectly breaded and adorned with pan-seared peaches, kale and aoli. Union is intentional from interior design to its menu, with a staff that is eager and ready to make sure you have the best experience. Shoutout to Sarah on staff, she felt like visiting a friend in their new city as she truly showed us around as if we've known her for years. In my heart, I initially wanted to gate-keep this spot but I truly want everyone to experience this gem, hidden in the Zaferia neighborhood of good ole Long Beach! If Manuela (in Hauser + Wirth DTLA) had a baby, Union would be its down-to earth first born. Excited to try some of the art classes and wellness offerings also located in the Compound and check out new exhibits over the coming months.

My husband and I were making Buko Pandan and Mango Sago desserts for a friend's party and I…read morecouldn't find all the ingredients at SF Supermarket, so my husband stopped by this Filipino chain grocery store to pick up the rest and we finally got everything we needed. This second visit, we also stocked up on a bunch of mangoes and ube ingredients, planning to make something different next time. The store itself is small but well-stocked. There's even a small deli inside. I noticed quite a few products and canned goods here that I've never seen at Vietnamese supermarkets like SF. The seafood and meat section seems to be one of their main strengths because it takes up a large area and everything looked pretty fresh. For dry goods and pantry items, prices are worth comparing with other Asian markets. Some Asian instant noodles and rice I saw were slightly more expensive than H Mart. Overall, even though the store isn't big, it carries most of the essential items you'd be looking for. Island Pacific Supermarket and Seafood 3300 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807

I've seen recently that their inventory has gotten better with fully stocked shelves and their…read moreproduce is fresher. I can count on Island Pacific to have the quality milk and OJ I need as well as the Asian produce and ingredients. Their prices are reasonable and their meats are better quality than the neighboring competitors, so, I will keep coming here.

Solid choice for turo-turo food in Long Beach, Edna's Filipino Cuisine serves up a large variety of…read moreFilipino dishes, 7 days a week during lunch hours (10:00 - 15:00). My wife, her mom, and I stopped in for lunch and we really enjoyed it. My wife and I had stopped into Edna's a long time ago when we first moved to Long Beach, so it was time for a refresher. My wife and her mom shop at the nearby Tambuli for Asian groceries, so knew the parking wouldn't be too difficult in this part of town. The steam tables were jam packed with food, freshly prepared that morning, and there were some things I had not tried before. Thus, was nice to come with other folks. It took me a while to decide. The first steam table had 9 entrees: - Mom wanted Pinakbet which she later stated was good. - large strips of Lechon were chopped for you when ordered, and was a good addition to share. - other dishes included Kambing (available everyday), Pinapaitan, and Kaldereta (made with goat so we skipped it). The second steam table had 10 entrees: - Adobong Pusit - baby squid with adobo and squid ink sauce. I've come to realize that most Filipino restaurants don't have the time to remove the innards (guts and cartilage, which I've found to be inedible) while keeping the ink sacs, as they cook it. So I did it manually while eating, making this a finger food dish (very messy). Went great with the white rice, though. Mom made a good point that some folks consider it edible, similar to the shell of shrimps. - also chose the sinigang with pompano, since bangus was only available deep fried. Every entree with come with a cup of the soup, but if ordered as a choice, will come with a choice of fish piece (head, middle, or tail). The soup was good, very sour (which is how I like it) and not oily. -- final choice was Chicharon Bulaklak, deep fried pork intestines using the fatty mesentery tissues, to produce a flowery looking finger food. It came in a paper bag. It was the first time I tried it, and I liked it, though too greasy to have more than one piece. -- other choices were deep fried bangus, deep fried smelt, boiled peanuts, and a decent selection of sweet rice flour desserts. The ladies manning the steam tables were very friendly, and were receptive when I asked for a sample of the fried smelt dish. Servings were generous, and often came in separate soup containers to make eating easier. There is a large dining room with simple seating, and self bussing. It's a tried-and-true set-up that works well at other point-point places (so many in the area). Ended up getting two 2-combo plates ($14 each), served with white rice. Added 1/3 pound of Lechon Kawali for $6.48, which we all shared. In general the food was good, in large quantities, and presented with pride. Canned refrigerated sodas are only $1, so got cans of Sprite, Sunkist, and Squirt (maybe my favorite mass produced soda of all time).

Went in to grab food for lunch today. It wasn't busy. Super friendly lady working. Very attentive…read more Food was just ok. Did not like their rice there at all, so I ended up mixing it in with the ulam. The texture was just not good. The chicharon bulaklak didn't look old, but it didn't taste fresh. The bopis and the pinapaitan were good. I was just thrown off how green the pinapaitan was. Overall, it was just ok.

Came across this place cause my Mom was in town and was craving a Filipino breakfast. Not a lot of…read moreFilipino restaurants are open before 9am to serve any so this was a nice find! This place is small, but cozy and reminded me of places in the Philippines. Tita Margie was super sweet and let us try some things before ordering. They serve all sorts of silog here which is nice. The tocino though was too tough and too thick for my liking but the longanisa was good and I was able to add lumpia as a side. Nice to know there's a place we can go to early morning for these cravings. Will be back to try other foods. They also sell catering and frozen lumpia by the dozens as well as other snack favs. Definitely worth the try! They're open everyday at 7am.

I was craving some Filipino food and this local casual spot popped up on Yelp. It's Filipino…read morefast-food style with the display of warm fresh food laid out on the counter. I got them for takeout. It was irresistible to grab just one protein and ended up with BBQ meat skewers, Lechon Kawali, , and Pork Adobo. I had a nice side of steamed veggies and it helped compliment my heavy meal with rice. I found it to be very delicious and gave myself plenty for leftovers!!! They have catering options available and the sizes are shown up on their walls with pricing. They also have a vast selection of pastries for their bakery items!! PS They accept payments through Zelle!!!

I was hosted by their amazing customer service by Joey and Esti, I was lost in what to get because…read moreI normally get tequila but they really had very good suggestions. And I love the professionalism and the cleanliness of the establishment.

came to broken spirits for mothers day , joey was our server and bartender , he made our mothers…read moreday the best ! thank you joey we will be back very soon great drinks great food and great customer service !

This point-point joint hit the spot. The food was good, and I tried the savory Langka (which I've…read morenever had before) and it's now an item I must order when I come here. It was so good and just different. I love how all of the jackfruit was used, not just the pods, so nothing is wasted. The service was excellent and so friendly. We came for breakfast and now want to try all of the lunch and dinner items as well. Thank you BTR Pinoy Restaurant!

Finally found a spot that reminds me of home. Their silog breakfasts are exactly what you want on a…read moreweekday savory, filling, and made with heart. It's a small space with a big personality. Maraming salamat for the great food and hospitality!

I order the chicken adobo. It arrive fast and taste delicious combined with the rice. Nice chair…read moreand relaxing. Also bring back lomi

what is this? stop serving people old food!! the lumpia…read morelooks like a dog treat! very dissapointed! will never come back to this location! cerritos is waaay more better!