Was in the area and stopped by for a quick lunch. Haven't been in a while but was craving some…read moreFilipino food. They have a small market section where you can grab snacks, sauces, and pantry items, and then a hot food area where they serve ready to eat dishes. I got some pancit, longganisa, and lechon. The pancit was solid, the longganisa was juicy and had that sweet flavor, and the lechon was really good. Moist with super crispy skin. Definitely get the sauce with it, it helps cut through the richness. Also grabbed a turon to finish and it was delicious. Left super full and ready to knock out after. Solid spot if you're in the area and craving Filipino food.

Chaaste Family Market is located at 296 Allen Avenue #3 Pasadena California 91106. It is an…read moreauthentic Filipino family Market. This is a small Market that has a little bit of everything that you're looking for from Southeast Asia. It's like a 7-Eleven, Filipino style. It's fun to look at the various items available here. You will always end up with more than just what you were looking for. I enjoy the cracker nuts, dried mangoes, and specialty dried items. Their selection of items is always changing so I like to look at what's new and on display. I will sometimes ask the front counter what just came in. The Fresh Deli, located up a small incline to the left as you enter the market, is spectacular. The flavor of the food permeates the entrance to the market. They have an incredible selection of fresh made food. It is difficult to make a decision between the different items. I asked for some help from the gentleman behind the counter. I've dealt with Christian, Gabriel and Abraham and all three are knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to explain how some of the food was prepared and the special attention that was given to each individual item. I wanted to limit myself to two items. I decided on the special marinated Beef Caldereta and the Lechon Kawali. On another trip I decided to try the Pork Tochino and the Barbecue Chicken Skewers. I can't tell you how happy I am with the flavors of the food from the deli. Everything was done to perfection. The Chicken skewers were tender and moist with a great barbecue flavor. The Toccino had a nice marinade flavor and was not too sweet. The Lechon was tender and had enough fat to give it a great flavor and texture. I have to admit the Caldereta was my favorite. Great taste, texture, and just the right spices to give it a little kick. The rice and noodles were a perfect accompaniment. All the sauces I was given added to the flavor of all the dishes. At the cash register at the front counter I paid for my items and asked about other items coming in in the near future. I found out that they are not always sure what's going to become available but always looking for something that will make their customers happy. This is truly a family establishment. I found out that everybody there is related. They definitely give exceptional service and quality merchandise, and delicious food. I look forward to coming back and trying many other items both in their market area as well as the Deli.

Amazing Filipino Food! Tried the Silog mainly and the garlic rice is amazing! Tried the tocino,…read moretapa, and the lumpia, all were amazing, though I have to say the Tapa is the stand out. Soft, delicious and not too salty. The area is big, in a good location. The ambience is on point, they play some good music. 10/10 would come again.

I had a good experience at Almuchow (West Covina). I ordered the Longsilog ($15) and Pansit Mix…read more($16) for To-Go. The food arrived picturesque! However, the flavors felt fairly muted. It tasted like a "healthy" version of Filipino food. Still, my 83 year old Filipino Grandmother (who's now averse to too much seasoning) genuinely enjoyed this modern interpretation of pansit. I arrived at Almuchow (West Covina) on Sunday (around 3:16PM). Parking is easy. The lot is big. Surprisingly, Almuchow (West Covina) had taken over the old location of Bistro Filipino. Almuchow (West Covina) had relocated to this new spot in late December. Staff is very professional, welcoming and friendly. Staff works hard. I observed how Staff worked nonstop throughout my visit. My food took 14 minutes and five seconds. Good time! As mentioned, the Longsilog ($15) and Pansit Mix ($16) appears beautiful. Although it lacks the usual saltiness & oiliness of traditional Filipino food, it felt health conscious with comforting textures. The ingredients tasted clean. The Longsilog's sausage had the familiar sweetness of the Longanisa, but it felt more comparable to a meatball/meatloaf version. The Pansit also had the wetness and length of the usual dish, but it tasted muted. Still, the food felt well-intentioned and filling. Regarding ambiance, Almuchow (West Covina) is spacious, clean, and welcoming. I appreciated how Filipino music played on its speakers. The flat screen TVs even showed filipino musicians. There's also plenty of tables and a gender neutral restroom. Overall, I had a good experience at Almuchow (West Covina). The food is a good option for customers looking for a modern twist on filipino classics. If curious and nearby, it's a decent option. 4.5 out of 5

Visited Helen's Kitchen for the first time on a Saturday night and it did not disappoint !!! It was…read moreempty so we seated ourselves right away. The restaurant is smaller but plenty of tables and seating! We ordered the crispy pares overload and the lechon kawali plate. The server and the kitchen worked together efficiently because the food came out in a timely manner so we didn't wait long! Everything was phenomenal. The taste, the flavor, portions and extra sauces, soup and rice. You can ask for extra and they will give it to you! Lechon kawali was delicious and it was my boyfriend's first time trying it and he loved it! Garlic rice wasn't bad, soup on the side was awesome and had great flavor and the overload was definitely more than enough to share!! We will definitely visit again! Thank you, Helen's Kitchen!!

The food wasn't bad - I got the Daing Sisig…read more But it was lacking a bit of tartness and spiciness is all.

Took my mom here for Mother's Day. The food was very good and the servings were much more than I…read moreexpected. James was our server and gave us excellent service. He was so nice and very attentive. We will definitely go back.

The six of us visited here again for a family lunch, and there was a 30-minute wait to get seated…read moreon a Sunday. We ordered the tipid package (included large pata, kare kare without oxtail, an appetizer, rice, and your choice of pancit bihon or pancit canton) and kenchi steak. We got lumpiang Shanghai (mini egg rolls with ground pork and shrimp) and a mix of bihon and canton. Most items serve three to four people, so come with a hungry party and prepare to take leftovers home. The crispy pata (a deep-fried pork knuckle) had a lot of flavorful and juicy meat. While this dish is inherently fatty, there is still meat to cut off. The kare kare (beef chunks, tripe, and vegetables with a braised peanut gravy) tasted good. The rich flavor was also influenced by vegetables, such as eggplants and long beans. Some of the beef chunks were a little fatty. The lumpiang Shanghai arrived late into our lunch because we had to follow up with our server. While they currently charge $23 just for this appetizer, the portion size was much too small. It seems that with this specific package, you'd get a smaller appetizer portion. The bihon (thin rice noodles) and canton (thick egg noodles) pancit mix tasted adequate, and we had no complaints. I enjoyed the kenchi steak the most. This dish is beef shin topped with bone marrow served on a sizzling plate with gravy and vegetables. The beef had a thick texture, and the potatoes tasted soft and lovely. It was filling and noticeably better than the items in the tipid package in my opinion. Lastly, even though we visited around noon, they unfortunately didn't have halo-halo (a Filipino milky shaved ice with fruits and preserves) available as a dessert. At the end of the day, this is a solid restaurant with large portions and well-seasoned flavors. I definitely see why it's a family favorite for many.

The group I was in did the Boodle Fight, so our experience may be different than people who had…read morecatering orders, to-go orders, delivery, or dine-in. Also, I did not use their bathroom, so I do not have the full experience. I will say the parking lot was excellent. The staff that laid out the food did an amazing job. The food was delicious. I think the only thing I missed was Pancit. A table full of shrimp, fish, chicken, Sisig, fruit, eggplant, rice and so much more. We had a lot of fun eating with our hands and having a good time. We were there for like an hour an a half or so. I have been here for Boodle Fight before and I would love to go back for more. ***Please listen to the song I am parodying, "Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon.*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpOULjyy-n8&list=RDzpOULjyy-n8&start_radio=1 While you are reading my song parody portion of my review below. I can't fight my hunger any longer I see the tables as they overflow What started out with food love has grown stronger I want to say that I love you in Tagalog Let's put on gloves and savor in this treasure And maybe have a water and a beer It's such a joy when we can eat together I love all your direction You make everything so clear And even as I get full I want another bite This food love is in Tagalog The beloved Boodle Fight My biggest fear is that I'll want to eat all night And I can't fight this hunger anymore You can touch my heart right to the very core I'll end up on your lovely island shore The one that I adore Forever And I can't fight this hunger anymore You can touch my heart right to the very core I love when I am walking through your door For all that I adore Because I can't fight this hunger anymore My hunger has been inspired since I met you I have Sarap dreams so vivid every night And I'll follow you like a vessel with the goods, you. Cause you give me all the flavors that I've dreamed of all my life And even as I get full I want another bite This food love is in Tagalog The beloved Boodle Fight My biggest fear is that I'll want to eat all night And I can't fight this hunger anymore You can touch my heart right to the very core I'll end up on your lovely island shore The one that I adore Forever And I can't fight this hunger anymore You can touch my heart right to the very core I love when I am walking through your door For all that I adore Because I can't fight this hunger anymore

Nova's Grill knows their stuff, i order from them on Doordash between 1-2 times a week because im…read moretoo lazy to cook. I was bragging to my best friend about their food because we are foodie's and we love to eat. We were excited about what we were going to eat on Thursday, March 27 '26 and we had gotten there around 5:30. They close at 7 sp we had an hour and a half to eat. We ordered about 6 dishes --Pork Sinigang, Adobong Pusit, Bihon Guisado, Garlic Rice, Plain Rice, Crispy Pata , Ube Turon. When the orders came, the rice was so little, what they said was good for 2 people is actually only good for one. We asked for ice. They said they had none. not a big deal but honestly ice is a very important thing to have. There were no condiments on the table (patis , toyo, suka) etc which is common place in Filipino eateries. Around 6:30 we were being asked to finish our meal because they were "closing". Did they forget we ordered a bunch of stuff. If they are worried about their closing time, rhen please dont accept people an hour and a half before closing as you guys kmow Filipino food is not burgers and fries . You eat w little bit of everything slowly , its a cultural thing. We were again told two more times to hurry eating as they were closing. I was so shocked i coulf barely believe this kind of treatment. As a former caterer and hotel manager, we have never kicked anyone out of any establishment when they are still eating. You shut the door, you stop taking in customers but you always let the people still eating inside finish their meal, even if you had to stay behind for a bit. Another reason i took my best friend to dine rhere is because we were both so hungry and we dont do any cooking in our homes. My best friend paid for the meal --almost $150 , we decided against leaving a tip because the service was poor. The people working in the front had a less than acceptable demeanor, rushing us out of there we couldnt even finish eating. All in all, i felt embarassed in front of my best friend who treated me to the meal, when i had done nothing but brag about this place and their food non stop. I wpuld have loved to have had a conversation wirh Ms Nova Mendoza herself in person to compliment her on the amazing food but also to tell her that the staff needed further training im hospitality, customer care, and soft skills , it is their behavior and conduct which will bring this restaurant down. Please dont chase people out when they are eating. That was so poorly done.

I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to get an authentic experience of traditional…read moreFilipino cuisine. The flavors are reminiscent of dishes. I grew up eating and seem to be consistent each time I order. And they always provide friendly and professional customer service on the phone or in person. I highly recommend their Lumpia Shanghai and I am honestly pretty impressed with their Kare Kare, which is often a hit or miss at other locations, but here it is consistent both in flavor and portions. I ate here in person once years ago and usually do takeout. The ambience though is very nice and intimate and cozy... And I understand that they have live music from time to time. I highly recommend you give them a try!

Decided to try it for the first time. It was ok…read more The lumpia ended up kinda soggy. Was looking forward to that crunch.

This is my staple in Blossom Market. I always end up getting something from here. Their crispy pata…read moreis really good and you could never go wrong with their tapsilog. My aunt who is also a cook was really impressed on how good their bangus (fish) is. There are plenty of seating around the market.

The Kare Kare is the bomb!! So delicious!! The shrimp paste is authentic Filipino! Absolutely…read moredelicious!! The Arozo Caldo is so scrumptious!! Topped with fried garlic and fresh lemons and black pepper, such a delicious comfort food!!! The fried calamari is a must try!! I can't believe the sauce!! So traditional yet authentic Filipino- Another 5 Star Review. The service is always extremely exceptional and friendly!! The ambiance is so great!!

The decor is adorable, Instagrammable for sure. It's set-up so that you can see and smell the food…read moreright when you walk in and they were friendly and welcoming. I don't usually comment about the restrooms but they were surprisingly large and filled with cute quotes all over. I can see this place being super fun for a karaoke night, family party, or for watching a big game. The portions were good sized for the 3 item combos that we ordered. I liked how they put the Dinuguan and the Chicken Adobo (forgot what this version was called) in separate containers. They also offered soup, which was very tasty, we should have gotten 2 instead of one. We also had Kare-Kare and a different type of lechon. Buko Pandan for dessert.

I rarely eat Filipino food and actually recently tried Kiko's Rotisserie Chicken in Artesia and…read moreloved their Kawali, so wanted to check this place out and compare the two. I got the two item combo and got the pork kawali and beef tagalog. The Kawali was good. Nice and crispy and quite flavorful. The beef tagalog looked good, but I think was a little too salty and maybe the sauce was a little too tangy for me. I liked the garlic rice and the soup they give you was really good. A lot of different items to choose from. The menu boards were not working, but the worker said they charge based on whatever dishes you get and its not a set price for the combos. I think my plate of food was around $18, which isn't too bad. Filipino food is really heavy and a lot of their dishes are protein heavy. Taste was decent, but the flavor is pretty unique so it might not be for everyone. If you have a Filipino friend, maybe take them with you and they can tell you what is good and what is not good. I think I would like to come back and maybe try a few more items.