I'd call this a 4.5 star, but I'm rounding up for the impeccable freshness and preparation. There…read morewere some aspects where I found the flavors could have been more pronounced. Wings: I'm not usually a big tamarind fan, but it wasn't overwhelming and it balanced the frying oil pretty nicely. Pancit: fantastic textures, super fresh vegetables, but the noodles themselves were missing something compared to a version I'd had in Kingman Arizona once. Mackerel: super fresh fish cooked perfectly, flavorful and fresh tomatoes and herbs. Nothing unusual but all done really well. Ube custard: solid and flavorful.

This place was amazing! The beef bulalo was one of the best versions of that dish I've ever had…read more The soup was extremely flavorful. The meat was incredibly tender, and they were very generous with their portions of meat. The corn was also packed with flavor and super tender. I stopped by after spending two weeks in the Philippines, and their food tasted just as good and authentic as it did on my trip. The ube panna cotta was also amazing! It had great flavor, and it was a great ending to our meal! The service was extremely friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere inside is super comfortable and elegant. I highly recommend this place.

We made a reservation the same day for a weekday dinner and we got there it was almost full. The…read morestaff know what they were doing and food were really good. I really liked the fried chicken dish and the kari Kari. The breading of the chicken was super crunchy and the kiki gravy was a nice add to the dish but mind you it was a very filling dish. The Kari Kari was very tender and a bit hard on the edges that almost resembled the texture of beef jerky. The shrimp paste and peanut sauce combination was also delicious and umami. We also ordered the pork belly arugula salad and liked it. Since we ordered so much meat we wanted a dish that balanced out, hence we got the fish that was cooked well and sauce was tangy and refreshing. The fish dish was the least impressive though. The ambiance was perfect for a date! Nothing too formal yet it was intimate and fun. Musang you're great!

We came around 6:30 PM on a Saturday without a reservation since the 6:30 PM time slot was no…read morelonger available when we checked online earlier in the week. Luckily, we were able to get seated at the bar right away. The hostess, bartender, and servers were all very friendly and attentive. The food was all prepared nicely with fresh ingredients. The fried chicken was impressively delicious! We also appreciated all the vegan options and mocktails. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, and the atmosphere was lively and full of people. I heard this place also changes its menu based on the different seasons. I'd love to come back at another time to check out different menu items. This place is definitely more on the expensive side though, especially since they automatically added a 22% service charge and still prompted us to add additional tips. It wasn't too difficult to find street parking nearby.

Went for brunch right when they opened at 11:00 am on a Sunday. It wasn't busy, but about 15…read moreminutes later, more people arrived. Perfect timing if you want to beat the rush and take a look around before it fills up. The restaurant is located in Beacon Hill, right next to the Beacon Hill light rail station, which is super convenient if you're coming from downtown or the airport. No dedicated parking lot, so you're looking at street parking. The setup is counter service. You order and pay up front, then find a seat, and they bring the food out to you. It's a nice hybrid of quick-service convenience with the personal touch of table delivery. Just remember to bus your own table when you're done. They've also got a station set up for washing your hands and mixing your own dipping sauce, which I thought was a really thoughtful touch (if you grew up with Filipino food, you know). I went heavy on the sinamak (spiced vinegar). Seating is flexible. Counter seats if you're solo or just grabbing something quick, and regular tables that can accommodate four or more if you've got a bigger group. We ordered the bangus-silog, island combo, and cassava cake. Bangus-silog:Came with garlic rice, two eggs, and milkfish, and it hit exactly the way silog should. Yolks were slightly runny, rice had that good garlicky flavor, and the bangus was perfectly fried with head and tail. Island combo: Came with two lumpia, two inihaw ribs, pancit, white rice, two longanisa, and two butterfly shrimp. Great way to sample a bunch of things in one go if you can't decide. The lumpia was crispy and had a good amount of filling. The ribs were tender and had a nice char. The pancit had good noodle texture, and the longanisa had that slightly sweet, garlicky flavor you want. Nothing special about the butterfly shrimp. Also don't skip the baked goods section near the register. It's definitely worth a look on your way out. We tried a slice of cassava cake for dessert. Dense and not overly sweet. Good way to end the meal. Staff at the register were friendly and patient the whole time. They answered any questions about the menu. Overall, a solid and casual spot for Filipino comfort food. Will definitely be back. Kain tayo!

I've been here several times since my last review. Food has been consistently good, and the women…read morewho work here are always pleasant. My go-to is still the sisig (add a fried egg!) if you are dining in, sometimes they have the bangus sisig as a special. The adobo wings is delicious and such a good deal ($8.5 for 6 wings). Don't skip the green sauce, it's good with all the meat! Also look right after you order for some delicious (on the sweet side) dessert.

Great place to get dinner with a friend and it wasn't packed on a weeknight. The chef was also…read moreserving us and he was so friendly and welcoming. The mango salad was good - very fresh, a good balance of fish-based sauce, and a huge portion. I also tried my friend's duck curry, which had a crispy skin and was a well balanced curry. The drinks here are fun too. I had the pandan cream cocktail and it was incredibly flavorful and I could tell they used real pandan. Service was a bit slow though. It was a Wednesday evening and there weren't a ton of customers. However I'd still highly recommend you give this place a try!

I was waiting for the bar next-door to open because I forgot my cell phone there. I stumbled into…read moreKalabaw by accident.. I was just window shopping on what type of Thai food they had. I walked in and decided to give them a shot. Try something easy ..I got the wonton soup with egg noodles.. the broth was umami and garlicky, and warmed up my soul. The wontons were nice and tender, flavored with shrimp and pork. It was like a warm hug. Hit the spot! Second, I ordered the crispy spicy fish. It was an extraordinary presentation even my Chef friend was delighted to see the culinary expertise of the Chef. And it was also very reasonably priced. The service was excellent. They were very welcoming. The decor of the restaurant is super upscale. It looks like a fancy club. This would be a great place to bring a first date. Overall I was super impressed and very happy that I stumbled into this delicious restaurant. 10/10

Order - Garlic Rice: 4/5 was really good, perfect amount of…read moregarlic. - Potatoes: 5/5 perfectly seasoned. Crunchy on the outside soft on the inside. Try with the banana catsup. It's weird but so good. - 8pcs Chicken half spicy: 4.7/5 it was really good. The half spicy was really good, not spicy to me but that's not unusual. Got hot sauce in the side and it was really tasty! - Mochi Cake: 10/5 so freaking good! Service was fantastic and the inside is really cute. Small but welcoming. TL:DR: Is it cheap? No. But it's a gluten free fried chicken that is actually good, the sides are bomb, and the price for the value is there.

Kaboom! Best fried chicken I've ever seen or eaten. Yes, one look at all the pieces (ordered the…read more8pc) and you can see beauty in its creation and attention to detail. Got the half spicy half normal and dusting of spice was perfect. The fact that this is gluten free (which is fantastic for all GF folks in our family) is even more Amazing how they got everything right with the crunch and flavor. Potato skins and garlic rice were good too, though less garlic would have been better. Could easily make this into a garlic egg fried rice and larger portions. The staff were super attentive and took time to explain everything to first time visitors. Steady stream of take out orders as seating is limited. Would come back to try the other sides too. Happy to report no reaction for gluten free member of our family, top marks for safety.

Super nice surprise to stumble randomly into this place near my hotel. I got one of the vegan…read moreFilipino piroshkies and it was absolutely delicious. Lovely place, lovely people. I will be back.

Emmanuel was surprisingly rude and might be better suited for a role away from customers. He…read moreliterally scolded me after I tipped him. That said, the food was delicious!

My wife, daughter, and I ate at Oriental Mart in Pike Place Market and had a wonderful experience…read more We ordered the pork adobo, longanisa, salmon sinigang, and lumpia, and every dish was delicious. The pork adobo was tender and flavorful, the longanisa was perfectly seasoned, and the salmon sinigang had a rich, comforting broth. The lumpia was crispy and fresh. We also appreciated the complimentary soup and rice. The longanisa came with pancit, which complemented the dish perfectly and made the meal even more satisfying. The food tasted authentic and homemade, and the portions were generous. The friendly service and great Filipino food make this a must-visit spot in Pike Place Market. We will definitely be back! If you meant something else by "Settle pike market," let me know and I'll help.

Stopped by on a little Pike Place food crawl to try the longanisa and lumpia! It's nice that they…read moresell them individually as a side since that was all we wanted. The longanisa was phenomenal. Absolutely delicious - juicy with a snappy skin and the flavor was spectacular! It came with some vinegar to cut the fattiness but I could devour a few of those easily. The lumpia was also good (it's the long and skinny type) but the longanisa was definitely the star. I'd 100% come back to try more!

The ube latte at Hood Famous is delectable. I went up to the register not sure what I wanted to…read moreorder, but after some help from the barista, I decided to get the ube latte with 50% sweetness. It was the perfect ratio of 2 coffee shots to syrup. I also ordered the chicken congee and really enjoyed the fish sauce and other toppings. It was the daily special. The store has limited seating but has options between the bar overlooking the street, couches, and normal tables to get some work done at. I will visit again when I go to Seattle next!

While I didn't buy my cheesecakes directly from them (I got them from a shop in Chinatown), I was…read moredisappointed that the cheesecakes were below average at best considering the cost. Mango calamansi was more tart than expected, while the one barely had any ube flavor. Overall, maybe a 2 to 2.5 but rounded up to 3.