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    3.5 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveGrocery, Filipino, Buffets
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Kennedy Clark L.

    Very delicious filipino food & very affordable buffet! $14.99 Highly recommended! Try this restaurant for sure you will love it!

    Irene B.

    The price is very reasonable for a buffet (I think $12.50 on weekends). It's not the best tasting Filipino food but for the price, it's alright. There's lechon, kare kare, dinuguan, pancit, fried chicken, whole salmon, pancit, monggo, and more. The only issue is, they don't refill some of the empty trays and the guest just have to make do with what's available.

    My faves: sinigang na baboy, palabok, bistek and hella rice lol
    Jayne S.

    Man, this is one of those places I haven't thought to review because it's second nature to come here. My family and I have been going here since it opened when I was just a child. The owner is always so nice and pleasant, talking to his customers, keeping up with them and their lives. I love buffets since the food is already there and available for when your starving and don't want to wait for your order. It's tradition to come here after church and for some reason, I'm always starving after church lol. I always look forward to sinigang and bistek here but unfortunately, sinigang is not always served. They alternate between sinigang and nilaga which I'm not too fond of. Although I understand they want to variate their selection, I have to dock a star for that. The grocery needs a lil make over but other than that, this place has never done me wrong and it truly is nostalgic to come here when I visit my parents in Vallejo. Definitely worth having a meal here when in town!

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    BellaLissa B.

    Friendly people, clean and who knew there is a restaurant right there in the grocery store! The food isn't bad ...the coffee, now THAT's bad but I would have been surprised if the coffee had been good. None of the buffet items are labeled probably because they serve traditional Filipino food and their clientele is return customers. It was not packed but got very busy and then not so busy then busy again. Then about half way through they wheeled out an entire roast pig! I thought that was really a great move and very generous. I do not eat pork but my friend did and he says it was great. Fresh traditional Filipino food, friendly staff in a very surprising spot and the price is very reasonable. I say check it out.

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    Good food, Great Selection. The owners are very friendly. We go out there at least once a week. Price is right.

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    Thee best pancit and sinigang in Vallejo hands down! But that's about it! They are very kind and have been at this location forever!!

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    I am sure due to our drought, Buffet prices went up - $8.59. Still a great deal!

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    When I arrived at the plaza, I walked around, saw Ihaw-Ihaw (a "roast meats" place), then just walked on to see a "Buffet" sign.

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    3 Star Restaurant - Hubz poured the veggies and sauce on. I forgot to post an after pic.

    3 Star Restaurant

    4.1(512 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    A friend of mine told me that this place competes with a famous chicken place in SF. When she said…read morethat the chicken here was better, I took her word for it and I was BLOWN AWAY! The chicken is so crispy on the outside, the sauce is well balanced and flavorful, and the meat in the wings are so tender. Its honestly the perfect chicken wing! The restaurant is in a little plaza off of the Sonoma exit in Vallejo. They have plenty of seats indoors, and when I went a second time to grab me more chicken around lunch time, it was PACKED. This place is actually poppin'!

    3 Star Restaurant probably has some of the best, tastiest Chinese food in Vallejo. It also has…read moreFilipino dishes but we've focused on Chinese. It's a small, strip mall restaurant with plenty of parking. The decor is unique with the owner's love of Lego! Her creations are displayed everywhere in the restaurant. Every time we come in, tables are pretty full. They need more wait staff to handle the crowd. Peak weekend hours like Friday evenings are crazy busy for takeout. They are so popular sometimes their phone is turned off in order to handle the orders. So for takeout during those times, you have to go in person, wait in a long line the length of the restaurant to place an order, then find a seat or wait outside for up to an hour. Meanwhile the tables are full of customers dining. Why do people go through with this when you see other restaurants in the area empty at dinner hours? The food is good and worth the wait. We try to plan our eat-in dining at 3 Star outside of the crowded times, even coming from as far as Fairfield. Dad loves the Beef with Bitter Melon, his favorite dish that Mom used to cook. I don't think we've had a bad dish here, so order whatever you like. OK, the Tomato Beef Pan-fried Noodles is too tomato-saucy red and sugary sweet. My favorite is the Seafood Pan-fried Noodles. Their Chinese Mushrooms with Chinese Vegetables is also good, but they only have bok choy and Dad likes gai lan / Chinese broccoli. The Garlic Sauce Chicken Wings are spicy and really tasty. Next time we'll try their Garlic Chicken Wings since they look so good in photos. 3 Star's super nice owner is very sweet to 94-year old Dad, and treats him very special. Once she even gave us an extra order that a customer said was wrong because she was allergic to shrimp. She also gives us the deep fried Chinese sesame balls for dessert. Maybe everyone gets them?

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    Lego decor

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    Pinoy Fried Oriental Store

    Pinoy Fried Oriental Store

    4.5(77 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $

    Crispy pata $25 great deal! An alternative to lechon. Bomb the best. They do abgreat job on this…read more Almost didnt want to share.

    Traditional Filipino dishes [Vallejo CA]…read more We were in the area and were looking for a place to eat preferably serving Filipino cuisine since we have limited options in Roseville. Hubby found this restaurant and so we drove to the place. First thing you'll notice once you enter the restaurant is the warm temp inside - no AC but they have electric fans going on. To the right is a long shelf with a variety grocery items while the table seating is laid out in the center. TV was tuned in to a channel playing a Filipino movie. This is a "turo-turo" style food ordering, meaning no table service instead you go to where the dishes are cooked in large portions (which is towards the back of the restaurant) and you choose which ones you want. We ordered: Pork Sinigang - a little too sour for me but this is a classic Filipino soup with pork ribs, vegetables, and tamarind broth. Bistek (beef steak) - thin slices of marinated beef before smothered in a deeply savory sauce and topped with golden-seared onions Pork Adobo - classic Filipino dish of pork simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic Kaldereta - goat meat stew I didn't try the kaldereta but all the other dishes were good and delicious. You will definitely feel the Filipino hospitality here. Street parking. Maraming salamat! Review #3929

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    Pinoy Fried Oriental Store - Small choice of hot dishes.

    Small choice of hot dishes.

    Pinoy Fried Oriental Store - 09.27.25 bistek

    09.27.25 bistek

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    PhilHouse - Pork Sisig Classic Special

    PhilHouse

    2.5(159 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Man, if I can eat at Philhouse everyday, I totally would! You can't go wrong with their breakfast…read morecombo.... I usually get at least 2 combos and that's enough for me and my family to share and still have leftovers. They have a good variety for breakfast but make sure you come early because they do run out. For breakfast you can choose from adobo, tocino, longanisa, hamonado, spam, corn beef, bangus... all the breakfast staples! And it comes with an egg and garlic rice. I also order the regular combos but it is a little more pricey than the breakfast combos and there is an up charge for the more expensive entrees. I have also ordered party trays from here and it is a good price. They give good portions. Check them out if you're having a large gathering and need party trays or if you're craving Filipino food and too lazy to cook!

    Casual steam table Filipino food. Order your food, pay at the register and then find a table. We…read morewere there for an early lunch around 11am so there were plenty of tables available. There is a cup/water station by the register. We ordered combo plates: rice or pancit (they'll do half and half too) + 2 entrees. The portion of pancit fills almost the whole to go container; two people can easily share. Bistek was just ok, the meat wasn't great quality and it was salty Pinakbet was good Mungo was good Adobo was ok, the bay leaf flavor was strong Chicken bbq skewer was good Sinigang with pampano was good, very sour Pusit was good We had lots of left overs!

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    PhilHouse - 3 Item Combo with half/half on rice and pancit

    3 Item Combo with half/half on rice and pancit

    PhilHouse - Long lines and pretty good food. Lolas slow the process down.

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    Long lines and pretty good food. Lolas slow the process down.

    Bai Cebu Lechon - Bai Cebu Chorizo!

    Bai Cebu Lechon

    4.3(321 reviews)
    13.7 mi
    $$

    I drove 1.5 hours for this and it was worth it. That pork was juicy and so tasty and that glass…read moreshattering skin was so crispy. I had it with rice and I love that it came with a vinegary sauce. I'd love to pack fresh herbs and maybe some pickled vegs with me next time. Also tried their version of chorizo and it's slightly sweeter than the other version I've tried. Still really good and got some warm spices to it. I'd probably order it again but that pork is the main star. Ambiance is ok, not much to it but the service was very warm and friendly and welcoming.

    I've been coming here since day one, and somehow it just keeps getting better every single time…read more I came in specifically for the Cebu lechon, and once again--it did not disappoint. The skin had that perfect crisp and crackle, and the meat was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. Easily one of the best pork experiences you'll find anywhere. But what really makes this place special is the people behind it. Tita Marilyn has built something real here--you can feel the culture, the pride, and the consistency the moment you walk in. Heidi was on the chopping block today and absolutely dialed in--fast, precise, and on point. Reyna was as welcoming as ever and made the whole experience feel like family. That's what separates this place. It's not just great food--it's hospitality, tradition, and heart all in one. If you're looking for authentic Cebu lechon done right, this is the spot. No questio

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    Bai Cebu Lechon - Mango Atchara (must try over the traditional papaya one)

    Mango Atchara (must try over the traditional papaya one)

    Bai Cebu Lechon - Bai Cebu Lechon will be opening a new branch in Hayward soon!

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    Bai Cebu Lechon will be opening a new branch in Hayward soon!

    Stockpot

    Stockpot

    4.5(270 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Quality/Quantity - S3 Create your own Beef Pho - 3 items…read more This was very good. Generous portions; my daughter took half of this home. V1 Grilled Turmeric Chicken - Wow, what a beautiful presentation; see pictures. With good flavors and generous portions, but I felt it needed a little more noodles? Or less lettuce? The proportions were off a little. Atmosphere - HUGE, local business. Huge private dining available, see pictures. Huge regular dining area. Table and bar seating available. Semi open kitchen, and amazing clean, especially for being 5 years new! See picture. Single unisex clean modern restroom. Open 5 days a week from Wednesdays to Sundays from 11am to 8pm. The last seating is at 7:30pm as the kitchen closes at 7:45pm. Please be respectful of their time also. Plenty of private parking. Service - 6 stars; both "girls" up front and the owner were very welcoming. Better yet, I can tell with the interaction between the owner and his team that he has built a good culture here. Great job and keep up the good work. Price - $30 + generous tip. Cash discount available. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2020. What a great find! Since I now have to spend more time in Vallejo, I hope to make you a regular visit.

    This was my first time at Stockpot. We were there for a reception that was planned in less than 2…read moreweeks. They have a spacious Banquet Room. Owner is awesome! So helpful and accommodating with the planning, and the staff provided the best service during the event. The food was served buffet style. So many menu items that you can pick from. We are looking to go back to try all the different options available. Delicious "Asian Fusion" Thai, Vietnamese, etc options. They have some vegetarian and vegan options available too. Not sure if there is a plan to eventually, but they do not sell/serve alcohol at the location. We will be back soon!

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    Stockpot - Combodian Beef Skewers

    Combodian Beef Skewers

    Stockpot - Bun Bo Hue

    Bun Bo Hue

    Stockpot - Cambodian noodles Dry

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    Cambodian noodles Dry

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