Visited Berto's to beat this summer heat and left feeling satisfied. The workers are very friendly…read moreand polite. The place was bright and airy as well. We ordered their Halo-Halo, Palabok and their Berto's Fried Chicken. Halo-Halo (5/5) is hands down the best summer dessert. It's so refreshing and had the perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess. They added the perfect amount of ube ice cream, caramel flan and a mixture of jelly, red beans and sugar palm fruit at the bottom. It's a must-try treat. Palabok (2/5) was okay. It was a bit dry and not as saucy as we would've preferred. It could use some chicharron (pork rinds). There's not much protein in this meal other than the boiled egg which was a let-down. We also noticed that some of the noodles have crisped up as well which must've been from the heat lamp/steam table. The dish could use some shrimp and topped with some fried garlic chips. Berto's Fried Chicken (5/5) was delicious. It was fresh, tender and juicy. It had the right amount of seasoning that didn't make it overwhelmingly salty. The garlic fried rice and fried eggs were a great combination with chicken. Any of their breakfast items have always been good.

I have given Berto's a very good review 2 years ago but today I will give them 3 stars only. I've…read morecalled them to ask what's in their menu today but the one who answered my call who said her name was Tiffany doesn't want to provide what they have today. She was rude and said to me to just drop by and see for myself. We are from downtown TO and go to Berto just to eat or take out (mostly) but if you get a rude answers to a valid question, di ba nakaka turned off.

Wanted some lumpia and this spot was recommended to me by a friend. Went to check it out and it's a…read moreno frills type of establishment. Looks kind of like a cafeteria style spot. I got the lumpia Shanghai that comes in 6 pieces and a sauce. It's pork spring rolls and they come in a small cute size, perfect two biters. Server was sweet when taking my order and asked me to take a seat to wait ten minutes or so while they fry it fresh. There's ample seating at the restaurant and they even had a robot waitress that goes around the restaurant delivering food. Overall, I loved the lumpia here and I ate so many of them before even getting home. Sweet and sour sauce that it came with was the perfect pair as well! Can't wait to be back to get some more next time.

Their staff was friendly. The restaurant was spacious and also had lots of seatings. I came here…read morefor their breakfast combos with my family. They serve your choice of protein with a big portion of garlic fried rice and a fried egg. We also got a vegetable dish and a pork dish from the hot table. The garlic fried rice goes perfect with any of your protein choice. We chose corned beef and adobo. The adobo was quite salty and the corned beed could use some more onions. The vegetable and the pork dishes were delicious. You have to come in early because the place gets busy on the weekends.

Lakay Kusina is a small Filipino restaurant . I was searching for a Filipino restaurant in the GTA…read moreone day, and lots of YouTube videos recommended this restaurant. The current owner Ariel took over the restaurant from his uncle just before the pandemic. It's already a good sign to know a restaurant survived that -- it must have its unique advantages. My first impression of this restaurant was that it made me feel very relaxed, as if I was truly in the Philippines, or on a tropical small island. Its decoration and the way it displays the food are casual and even a bit shabby, but still make me feel very comfortable, just like being at home. The restaurant plays 80's, 90's music. I heard it has karaoke from time to time, I do want to participate in that ! It has all kinds of authentic Filipino food, but our goal is only the Kamayan - Boodle Fight. I looked it up with AI, Kamayan means "use hands to eat", Boodle is just a lot of food, Fight is because you need to fight for your food. This feast is very appealing. All the ingredients will be spread on the table which is covered by banana leaves. The ingredients are colorful, the main proteins are seafood, like squids and fish . With a lot of boiled vegetables on the side. The rice is garlic rice and full of flavor. The restaurant will provide you with gloves to let you eat them with your hands. You can eat them directly or with their special sauce. The food is delicious, but what really stands out is the memorable combination of visuals and flavors. If you've never tried a boodle fight before, I highly recommend giving it a try .

Had a great experience at Lakay Kusina! From the moment I walked in, the decor instantly made me…read morefeel like I was back in the Philippines--it's such a warm and nostalgic vibe. The menu is simple but offers enough variety that you'll definitely want to come back and try more. The service was excellent as well--staff were friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. I tried the Ilocos Empanada and was pleasantly surprised--it was made fresh to order and packed with flavor. While waiting, you can enjoy a comforting cup of Beef Nilaga soup and sip on refreshing calamansi juice, which is such a nice touch. Overall, a really positive experience. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the Boodle Fight!

Went here bc AI suggest this place for best krispy pata. We…read morehave been here few times in the past, bringing friends and family. Homey feeling, classic food offering. Friendly services. Everyone always enjoy the food. And this place is busy! we ordered lomi, krispy pata, and garlic fried rice. Krispy pata could be crunchier and juicier. Lomi is too runny (my filipino eating buddy dont quite like it). Garlic fried rice is simply a safe dish (nth can go wrong with it). Overall isnt as good as how we remember and not a quite satisfying experience (i.e. flavor-wise didnt 'hit the spot').

November 17, 2025 - I got the garlic fried rice, eggplant with tofu in black bean sauce and grilled…read morechicken. All the food was really good. No complaints with the food. It was all really good. You can really taste the garlic in the fried rice and you can even see little pieces of garlic in it. The eggplant and tofu in black bean sauce was also well sauced and flavoured. Finally, the grilled chicken was really good, flavoured well and tender. Everything is as advertised and as expected.

Originally, a group of us (twelve) from work wanted to visit La Bonita for lunch last Friday. My…read morefriend had made the reservation. However, she got a voice message in Spanish and didn't understand it. We got to La Bonita and the sign said that it would be closed till January 30. Well, we went on January 31 and it was still closed. Perhaps that was the message that my friend got -- that it was closed. The twelve of us were standing outside. Where should we go next? One of them suggested walking over to Carinderia. She said that it was "around the corner" and had never been there before. It was more like three corners, but we all walked over like we were doing a school trip. We put together a number of tables. We then went up to the counter to place our orders. This place offers Filipino food. We had two folks, including my intern, who helped us decipher the menu. I saw ramen on the menu and I knew that I had to have a bowl. The mami ramen with grilled pork belly was calling my name. My intern knew that I would get it. I also eyed the halo halo, but needed to figure out how full I would be after eating the ramen. While waiting in line, a man came over with a bin of fried chicken skins and offered them to us. It was such a kind, generous gesture. I took a photo and then grabbed one. It was delicious. So good! The woman taking our orders was sweet. She was happy talking to my intern. The Filipino connection bonded them. She thanked him for bringing us over here, ultimately bringing her business. I joked that he is now VIP at this eatery. I ordered the ramen and grabbed a bottle of C2 apple green tea. I paid using a debit card. She took my name and said that she'd call me when my order was ready. My friend started with dessert. She got flan and was sharing it with everyone at our table. I didn't feel like dessert at this stage, but it did look creamy. I was sipping my C2 apple green tea. It was yummy. It wasn't overly sweet. I am a fan. I learned a few Filipino words while we were waiting: - Carinderia means canteen or cafeteria - Halo halo translates to mix mix, which is what you need to do when you get this dessert - Salamat means thanks The food came out one order after the other. I got my food in about fifteen minutes. That's not bad, but I was hungry. At first, the ramen portion looks small. However, it's incredibly deceiving. The noodles were chewy and perfect. You get a whole hard-boiled egg that is split in half. The grilled pork belly were generous portions that were thick and full of flavour. Speaking of flavour, that broth! It was so delicious. Unfortunately, the place ran out of metal spoons. My intern asked for a spoon on my behalf and we got plastic ones. They weren't meant for ramen noodles and broth, but they still worked out well. Two colleagues got halo halo for dessert. It has a bunch of goodies in it. My intern doesn't like the texture of halo halo, so he passed. Our other colleague who is Filipino, was hoping for ice cream in it. This one did not have it, but she said that it was good otherwise. The woman handling our orders came over to our table to thank us for coming. She apologized for the wait. We were all happy and loved our food. I let her know that the food was delicious, which made her day. There are hot food items available that are not mentioned on the menu. You have to look and ask what the food items are. They change daily. I'd come back here and try more food. I loved my food. Prices are reasonable. (41)

Cute little counter service place with the nicest lady at the front!…read more We ordered to-go and she offered us water as we waited as well as a sample of their deep fried chicken skin or pork skin? (Idk) but it was delicious. Best thing we had here was that Halo Halo!!! Soooo yummy and pretty! And the lady that made it was so proud of her creation, so cute! There's a piece of flan in the halo halo, which was delicious! And that ube mash. And the banana mash-thing... so good. The pork belly rice was pretty good - kinda what you'd expect from deep fried belly. Palabok was good i think? It just wasn't my cup of tea. Everything was very hot and fresh! I would definitely return to try their other items and get another halo halo, duhhhhh.

The food is always reminds me home; I love the food and very authentic Filipino flavours. The price…read moreis okay with some items however, some items i feel a little pricey. The whole experience is so good and would def come back.

Went here after lunch next door (kapampangan?) for our take out food pilgrimage. My own take of…read morefilipino diners and take outs is that nobody really edge out over the others on taste and service. Everybody wins. Therefore, lets cut to the chase. Its about portions and prices. But because one has to do with the other and cannot be taken in isolation, you can wrap them under the fairness factor. Based on peer and prevailing prices in the GTA for similar fare, the justification for their way over the top prices is lacking, hence unfair. A basic example is their simpke pansit bihon. The portion hardly fits for a regular male snack let alone lunch or dinner and is priced at $15. A box of this pancit which is about 3 to 4 times the size cost around $10. Kabalen's kutsinta works out at $1.50 a piece. I could go on and on and the conclusion is the same.

Teensy casual spot around Wilson to pick up Filipino food…read more The pork siopao is quite big -- each contains half a boiled egg and plenty of savoury, slightly sweet yummy filling. They also serve a variety of hot food, like lomi and lechon. Not sure if I find it to be good value, but there is always a good stream of customers coming through the door. I've picked up their buns a few times and also have gotten Too Good To Go. It wasn't the best experience, as nothing was explained, and some buns (not the siopao) had mold. Parking is okay. Not that many spots, but you'll usually be able to find a spot. Service is fast. Not particularly friendly, unless you are a regular, it seems. That's okay. There are few tables inside, so you can either get takeout or choose to eat in.

For takeout: Sio pao…read moretranslates from Tagalog as "hot bun" and are essentially big fluffy baos filled with a sweet and savoury filling made with pork ($12.75 for 6 buns) or chicken ($14 for 6 buns). Both have the meat cut in large chunks and are tender and flavourful thanks to the asado glaze. The sauce isn't as sweet as what's found in Chinese barbeque pork buns, but it also doesn't need to be as flavourful as the bread, despite the bun's size, is also thinner - especially the bottom, it almost melts into the sauce. Slice into them and you'll see there's also half a hard-boiled egg in the middle. This isn't traditional, rather a twist Lovely Pao made to their recipe. In fact, the business started off as a way to make ends meet, when the owner was unemployed and facing financial difficulties. She made the buns in her kitchen, selling them to friends and family, and worked at perfecting the recipe. Instead of making them too runny, she offered a thicker sauce on the side for people to add themselves.

We celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday here. This establishment has a hot table and dining area,…read moreFilipino groceries, baked goods, and money remittance. What they also have behind another door on the right is a fully licensed bar and party room for up to 50 guests. There's an all you can eat weekend breakfast buffet. If you are looking to celebrate a birthday, graduation, milestone, or just a family get together. This restaurant provides a clean and spacious venue. The party room is wited up with disco lights, a sound system, and most importantly, karaoke. We had a set menu buffet style for $30 per person. This includes soft drinks, coffee, dessert, the party room for 4 hours. The food included with the package were the following: 1. Steamed rice 2. Pancit bihon 3. Kare Kare peanut stew 4. Beef caldereta 5 Breaded fish fillets 6. Crispy fried chicken 7. Chop suey vegetables If you want to bring your own bottled alcohol there is a corking fee of $25 per bottle. Bring your own beer you will need to pay $1.50 bottle fee. In other words, they encourage you to order through their bar. The beer is priced well. $4.99 for domestic and $5.99 for imports. The food was pretty good and was refilled by the staff. The fried chicken, beef caldereta, fish fillets, and pancit bihon were my favourites. The service was friendly, and they did a great job preparing the venue and food. Kudos to the hard-working staff. If you are looking for a smaller party venue to celebrate a special day, then you should definitely give them a call and make a reservation.

Still my go-to place for Pancit and Pinakbet! I could seriously live on these two items. Thank…read moreyou for keeping the quality of food so consistent through the years.