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    Soy Pinoy

    3.6 (109 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Henry Y.

    Girlfriend was craving Filipino food so when we had a chance to swing by POST, we took the opportunity to check out Soy Pinoy. Wasn't too hard to find, right near one of the 'exits' of the food hall area. Some seating, but we had to sit much further back, near the boba shop. There's a few classics to choose from. My girlfriend got the lechon ("I've had better) and I got the lechon chicken, which was decent with their sauce/dressing but still perhaps a bit plain. While Filipino food is fairly uncommon in Houston, I don't think the value proposition is quite there. It's $20-30 for not that much food, and it took quite a while to get the food (I guess a plus because it's made fresh?). I feel like the pricing and wait is more for a typical sit-down restaurant rather than food hall concept.

    Veggie Pancit and Veggie Lumpia
    Cindy R.

    Packed with flavor! Definitely worth the wait and priciness. The veggie pancit was full of veggies. The lumpia was fresh and crunchy but I would have loved just a little more filling. Both were and filled with vibrant Filipino flavors. Located in a great spot in the middle of the Post food court. There are a few tables inside of the restaurant area. Since it's in a food court you just order and they cook it up and you grab it. Seems fresh and they plate it up pretty.

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    Calvin T.

    Soy Pinoy is located inside POST Houston, so you get that open, hawker-style food hall setup with tons of first-come, first-serve seating. The space is massive and surprisingly comfortable, making it a great place to hang out if you're a foodie who likes options. There are indoor courtyards and even a rooftop with nice decor and city views--but I'll save my full POST Houston thoughts for another review. Now, onto Soy Pinoy, because this is where my senses officially took over. What pulled me in wasn't a sign or a menu--it was the aroma. The kind that makes you slow your walk and start scanning to see where it's coming from. Then I saw the display. They had several dishes laid out front and center, plated beautifully on banana leaves, looking crisp, golden, and downright tempting. At that point, it felt less like choosing food and more like being chosen by it. I ordered two dishes. The pork dish was fine--no complaints--but it didn't really wow me. Solid, but not something I'd rush back for. The real star was the whole fried red snapper. I loved that I actually got to pick the fish myself from the display up front, which already sets the tone for freshness. It came out perfectly breaded and fried to a crisp, with great crunch on the outside while the fish inside stayed tender and flavorful. It was served with a side of rice and a fish sauce with Thai chilies that really elevated the whole dish--salty, spicy, and just what it needed to cut through the richness. This is absolutely something I would order again without hesitation. Overall, Soy Pinoy knows exactly how to grab your attention--and more importantly, how to deliver when it counts. If you're walking through POST Houston hungry, good luck resisting this place. I tried... and clearly failed.

    Jason Z.

    Located at the POST; Soy Pinoy offers a fast casual option of Filipino cuisine with most of the well known options. I got a lechon / roast pork plate which came with some pickled slaw and lumpia (fried eggroll and shrimp crisps). Honestly this felt like a very shallow and basic rendition of the cuisine; I felt fairly disappointed by the taste and execution of the dish as it was fairly bland and missing a lot of the high notes associated with the very flavorful experiences of Filipino food. Plenty of other choices at the POST that I feel have better quality and flavor profiles.

    Bbq plate
    Lacey S.

    This is my first time trying fillipino food, and I was not disappointed! I loved the bbq chicken, jasmine rice and the eggs rolls, they were so crispy! They had these shrimp chips that were so flavorful and everything was placed on a banana leaf for authenticity, it was amazing, I don't live in Houston but I will be looking for places near me!

    BBQ PLATTER
    Ashley J.

    I'm from SoCal visiting friends in Houston, and I had to see what soy Pinot was all About. It was great. Service was Quick. And the food was pretty top notch. The meat was so flavorful, I got the bbq platter, because why not have it all. The lechon was juicy. The pork belly was tender and the chicken wasn't dry at all. Everything was Well seasoned. I'd definitely come Back. I have no regrets coming here.

    Albana O.

    Great spot for bites at the POST. Tried the Veggie Pancit Noodles and they were great! Savory, a little bit of sour, and full of flavor. Also, I was able to eat a couple of meals with their portion size, so the price was worth it to me. I'll definitely come back to try some other items soon.

    BBQ PLATTER
    Victoria W.

    i visited soy pinoy at the post and ordered the bbq plate ($22), which includes bbq pork, lechon, bbq chicken, atchara, sarsa sauce, and chili vinegar. i hadn't eaten here before, so i went with the multi-meat combo. the bbq pork was definitely the highlight -- super flavorful and tender, and the bbq chicken was a close second, nicely seasoned. both meats paired well with the purple cabbage and rice. unfortunately, the lechon was a letdown. it seemed reheated, as the skin was extremely tough, almost to the point of risking a broken tooth. the price is definitely on the higher side, which is likely due to the post location. most places in the food court is overpriced, and on top of that, parking is $5 an hour, which feels a bit much. it would be nice if they offered parking validation for customers. while the rooftop area is nice, there's nothing particularly special about it to justify the high prices. if they're going to charge so much, they should at least offer free parking. overall, while there's potential at the post, the extra costs make it hard to fully enjoy.

    Theodore U.

    When you are a Filipino traveling Texas and you see a place called "Soy Pinoy"...of course you gotta try it! Soy Pinoy is a Filipino eatery located in the POST market in Houston. I had never heard of this place before our visit and had to try their bbq and lumpia. Overall the food was good. The lumpia had a good taste and the bbq was on point with some of the best Filipino bbq I have had. If we had more time and lived in the area, I would love to taste their entire menu. The smells coming from this kitchen were amazing! Definitely worth a try !

    BBQ PLATTER
    Rae C.

    Ordered the bbq plate since they were out of the Lechon and the service as just awful. The wait for our food was extremely long with no explanation from the staff and the portion was too small for the price. Thankfully the bbq was super tasty but definitely not enough to return! Didn't really like the sauce on the side either.

    BBQ PLATTER
    Jay A.

    As a filipino, this place isn't that bad for a quick lunch. I ordered the bbq platter which has BBQ Pork, chicken and lechon and atchara on the side. I might say that everything taste as how it supposed to be. Bbq pork and chicken is tender and good. Lechon didn't come with sauce so I can't really comment on it but meat is okay. I'm not really from Houston but stumbled across this place def a place to try.

    Charnie D.

    Amazing pork belly combination plate and I got the egg roll (lumpia). The egg rolls were pretty flavorful and love that it came with shrimp(prawn?) chips. Quick customer service and received our order in no time.

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    Ray H.

    A MUST TRY... The food was great!! Had the pork lumpia's, they were super fresh! I definitely recommend them!!

    Combo with veggie pancit, pork bbq, and lumpia... Pretty small plate & served cold/stale... can't justify this at $20+

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    I had to stop by and get my favorite.. the lumpia! And it's always good and crunchy! The dipping sides they give you are good as well! 10/10

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    Fantastic Food, true Phillipine cuisine !!! Loved it. Came from out of town and would go back again.

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    13.0 mi
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    After years since our last visit, we finally made it back to TJ Filipino Cuisine--of course for…read moreFilipino breakfast. We really missed Hazel. I'm not sure if she still works here, but the place honestly felt different without her welcoming smile and warm reception. We arrived just in time for breakfast (last Saturday) I ordered Bangsilog, while my cousin had the Tocilog. Service was fast as usual. I really enjoyed my Bangsilog--the bangus tasted fresh, perfectly fried, crispy on the outside while still tender and juicy inside. Unfortunately, my cousin's tocino was disappointing. The tocino was tough and tasted like it may have been leftover from previous day and simply reheated. Either that or it has been sitting in the kitchen for quite awhile. We still finished our meals. Because we were starving, but it definitely affected the experience. It also made us miss Hazel's customer service even more because if she had been there, we're pretty sure she would've handled the situation right away. I waited a while before writing this review because I wanted to be as fair as possible. The lady who served us was still very good, although it was obvious that the overall customer service experience was not quite at the same level as when Hazel was around. The biggest issue was really the tocino. Because of that, this latest visit to TJ's wasn't perfect and honestly made us wonder if it's still worth making this one our go-to spot whenever we're in the Houston area.

    I've had great experiences at TJs before but this latest experience was awful. Arrived on a Friday…read moreevening at about 5:30. The food was old and not fresh with much of the soups overly salty due to cooking under the heater from what I assumed was since lunch time. Most of the other dishes was not fresh and with most of the fried items not retaining any crisp. I can only assume this was the remaining lunch batch being kept and served for dinner. The service was friendly and the restaurant was clean. However, the issue of food quality was upsetting, especially at $20, which while not much in today's economy, can get you a made to order and filling meal at other restaurants. Hoping this review is taken constructively and improvements are made.

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