Want to know how I know that this place is good? I've been here three times. Each time, I have…read moreover-ordered, probably have ordered 2-3 too many dishes. Each time, I've over-ordered, I've over-eaten. And each time, I have had no regrets, the food here is authentic, delicious and I love all of the people working here. Tucked inside the Oriental Mart, Filipino Express Restaurant was my first true taste of Filipino cuisine and I just cannot get enough of it. It is the go-to place of many of my Filipino friends, who have introduced me to many popular and even some uncommon delights. My previous knowledge of Filipino food was fairly limited, mainly to the traditional items which of course, Filipino Express has. Their lechon kawali (fried pork), pancit (noodles) and lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) are must gets, with each item being super fresh and tasty. Despite my admiration for the classics, there are so many new things that I've tried here that are also fantastic that I just can never decide. I guess that is why we always over-order. My new love is sinigang, a tangy soup that is filled with pork. While the sour may throw you off, it is so comforting. The longganisa is a Filipino sausage that has a unique sweetness to it that is just undeniably great. And the kare kare is a unique take on pork, with the main sauce being made of peanuts. It is a rich dish, but a unique flavor that is good at balancing out the fried and savory flavors. Lastly, I first experienced a halo halo here and it may just be a top 5 dessert. It is so much fun to eat, and delicious too! I covered some of my favorites here, but this really just scratches the surface of all of the amazing things that Filipino Express offers. I am always excited to go back and try something new, maybe the next thing I should try to do is not leave in a food coma!

I'll be honest, I haven't tried a ton of Filipino food before, but I went with a Filipino friend…read moreand he said it was pretty authentic. Filipino Express is tucked inside Oriental Store, so the setup is more of a casual, food court style. You order at the counter, grab your food when it's ready, and then find a seat. The ambiance is simple and laid-back. I noticed more customers get takeout. The aunties working behind the counter are super efficient, and the food not only looks good but tastes great.

Ethnic Filipino meals prepared hot daily. The service is friendly, the food is delicious, the…read moredine-in is small but organized and clean. Best tasting Lechon kawali ( deep fried pork/pork belly with skin on) The price is reasonable. Masarap dito kumain turo-turo style ( it's delicious to eat here pick n choose)

Restaurant and store are both small relative to other Asian/oriental spots…read more Filipino Restaurant: LOVE IT! The noodles (Pancit) were delicious, full of veg and pork, and WOW! the serving size was huge : 0 as I asked the server to STOP filling my plate b/c I could not eat that much. The fried rolls ("Shanghai") were tasty, flaky and crunchy, hot (pork maybe?) and another vast serving size (10-12!! : )= I was also given some roasted pork entree as a sample for free after I inquired about it .... awesome. The food was freshly made and as it was lunch hour I could see they were in the midst of making all the food items so they were all uber-fresh. Friendly, and helpful team. So good. 6-8 tables for seating. Small and clean. Store: Small. I did not see any(?) fresh food. Lots of bagged food (crisps, snacks, tea) and jarred items (salted fish, etc). Some items in wall fridges which I did not inspect. We bought a few snacks.

This used to be the go to spot for some shawarma with fries. But the quality has gone downhill and…read morethe last time I went and brought food in person it was cold and had barely any meat. 3 years ago this place would have gotten a 4/5. Filipino food is subpar. The chicken skewers are the only think that gives this place an extra star from 1 currently even though it's almost always overcooked.

Local joint in a strip mall. I went for the filipino food of course. We ordered a few items and all…read morewere on par. If you are looking for pancit or chicken adobo and just need to get your fix, give it a try. I drove 25mins so not sure if I would go just for the food.

On our anniversary trip, my husband and I wanted to try something exotic and we figured, why not…read moregive Filipino food a try! We were not disappointed! We arrived at 8p on a Friday night to a busy but fun scene in a smaller but chic restaurant. The waitresses and waiters were all very pleasant and sat us quickly. I had a lychee limeade mocktail and my husband had a San Miguel beer. We ordered crispy Brussels sprouts and Lumpiang Shanghai roles.....one word....delicious! Do yourself a favor and order these rolls! For dinner, I had a tofu fried rice and my husband had a chicken stir fry, which both tasted so light and fresh! Definitely worth the visit!! Food quality: 4.5/5 Customer service: 4/5 Value for cost: 4.5/5

This was a wonderful place to try Philippino food! My first time trying this type of food and what…read moreto pick. My friend is from that area of the world and on her recommendation we tried this new place in downtown Durham. It was terrific, what a find! The restaurant's unique handmade paintings on walls and other Philippino decor was very eclectic and cool. They had a hand painted mural of the famous Chef Anthony Bourdain Which was cool but he's from New York so I'll have to ask the owner about that next time I come back. Lol The place was packed and we were walk ins but the owner was at the reception desk and told us to wait and she might be able to find us a table. We were in luck and she directed us to the back room. The server was extremely knowledgeable about all the dishes. Since I had my Philippino friend along she told us what she liked as well as the helpful server. The food was delicious and had a beautiful presentation. What I ate I can't pronounce so look at my pics of the menu ;) I had a bowl w beef filet, onions, tomatoes, cucumber lining the bowl w Jasmine rice and a fried egg on top. My friend had oxtail and the other had an appetizer of Lumplang Shanghai and entre of Pancit Behon, all food was extraordinary and large portions. No doubt that was why the place was packed! It's a great place in downtown Durham to check out next time you want to have some adventurous dining. Kain Po Tayo! (Enjoy your meal!)

Where's the meat, shrimp etc.. on the pancit? Only noodles…read moreand cabbage.. no flavor at all. Sometimes I could taste their food is about to get spoiled. It would be so good to keep it authentic.

We were interested in trying something new in the area. We had both had philippino food in the past…read moreso we have this a try. It's not much to look at when you walk in. A small set up for buffet and a few tables. There is a very small limited grocery section mostly just crackers cookies and chips. The food itself was alright. Kind of under seasoned to my liking. I just say that both chicken choices were my favorite by far as they were well cooked and tasted great. The beef was dry, the lumpia was made to order and was very hot coming out. Overall it was decent but I have had better in the past . The noodles to me tasted the best as they had a lot of good deep seasoning

This was not only the best food I had in Greensboro while visiting, the Asian taco was one of the…read morebest tasting and flavorful things I have ever had. You get to choose your protein, as a vegetarian I had the tofu and it was unreal good so I imagine all the meat choices are delicious as well. My family got the char su banh mi and loved it, and they also really liked the nachos with chicken. The staff were super nice and helpful. If I lived in Greensboro I would be getting those Asian tacos constantly. If you have the chance, I 100% recommend you try this place.

100/10, no notes. I am definitely late to the game with trying this spot, but I cannot emphasize…read morehow fantastic it was! The name Bandito Bodega is extremely accurate, as the store itself is a small and unassuming looking place, with a charmingly decorated interior and some indoor and outdoor seating. It was very convenient to order at the cash register as soon as you walk in, and the staff was very patient and efficient. I adored the unpretentiousness and individuality of the place. It did not need any flashiness or grandeur- just some good food and good vibes. Now the food: WOW I was blown away by the pork belly garlic fried rice. The pork belly was so incredibly fatty and perfectly crispy, the shrimp add-on was juicy and well seasoned, and the fried egg over a bed of DELICIOUS steamy garlicky fried rice was absolutely perfection. And they do NOT skimp on the portions. This heaping bowl was just $15, and it was generously topped with the pork belly. This will easily be a place I plan to frequent often, for the convenience, food, and charm.

Bida Manda mean "father and mother" in Sanskrit. This restaurant was started by siblings (a…read morebrother and a sister), and they named their restaurant to honor their parents. What a great idea! I like to come here for one dish: the squash curry or the pumpkin curry. It's either vegetarian or vegan, so yeah, it's pretty much the highlight of the menu as far as I'm concerned. It's called the Manda Curry or Mom's Curry: Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and pumpkin. It reminds me of Vientiane Palace's Squash Curry. Upscale ambience!

I have not been to Bida Manda in years. It is a classic in downtown Raleigh and highly regarded as…read morethe predecessor to Brewery Bhavana. We came in with some friends on a Monday to celebrate a birthday. My friend has a gluten and dairy allergy, which was actually no problem here. So if that is a dietary concern for you or a loved one - this is a great spot to bring them! We were all able to enjoy a majority of the food. My partner and I both enjoyed a mocktail version of the roselle freezy - it was amazing! Either as a mocktail or a cocktail, you should try this drink. For starters, we had the crispy chicken wings, spring rolls with veggies, and the lettuce wraps. We all enjoyed the chicken wings so much that we got a second order of them. I enjoyed the spring rolls much more than the lettuce wraps as they had more flavor to them. For dinner, we shared an order of the Manda Amphone's Curry and the chicken pad thai. I originally did not expect to be blown away by the pad thai - boy, was I wrong. This is hands down the best pad thai I have ever had. If you love pad thai, you need to try theirs. I also thoroughly enjoyed the curry. Both dishes were rich and flavorful and came with enough to share between 4 adults. Overall, not having been to Bida Manda in 10+ years, I was impressed and will definitely return.

I literally follow this food truck on Facebook so I could catch them the next time they are set up…read moresomewhere. The owner must think I'm obsessed with the food because I wherever they are, I show up! So worth every penny.

Great food and friendly people, my favorite is the lumpia, just delicious. Can't wait until I catch…read morethem again