We got to try Manileno for Sunday brunch and it was delicious!…read more We had the Pan Demonyo and Shish Kabobs. The Ube bun for the Pan Demonyo was fresh and soft. The slightly sweet bun perfectly paired with the pork meat. The Shish Kabobs were perfectly seasoned and grilled. For drinks we had the Bunko Pandan latte and their strawberry cheesecake latte. Both the drinks were perfectly balanced and wasn't too sweet. We went for a late brunch and ended up missing out on their delicious pastries. Looking forward to being back and trying the rest of their menu. The service was prompt and this place is great for larger groups as well.

Finally, a Filipino restaurant in Saint Louis!…read more I read about this place, went to bed and the next day, we came for dinner because I was THAT excited and the reviews have been great. We've only tried the restaurant side but one of these days, I will try their cafe and the many offerings. They were busy when we came, had a huge party but they were able to seat us right away. The place was lovely with space to lounge around in the sofa. We started with some lumpiang Shanghai. While that didn't blow me away, the rest of our meal did. I had the pork adobo and my husband ordered the pancit. The serving is enough for 2 people but it was a great way to try different things and have some leftover for the next day. I had both leftovers. The pancit was really good. Not dry and not oily either, just right. Staff were friendly and pleasant. I can't wait to come back!

Noticed this restaurant a while ago but when it made the top 100 list, I finally made a point to…read morego. The restaurant was larger than expected. We were seated quickly on a Saturday night. Menu was a good size and everyone sounded delicious. For appetizer we order the lumpia. They came out nice and hot and were yummy. For dinner I got the chicken adobo and my husband ordered the Bicol express. Both dishes were yummy and tasted fresh. We ordered flan to go for dessert. The restaurant's decor is fun. The night we went they were having karaoke, which is fun to watch. Overall great experience, glad we tried it and we will def go again!

Our 1st time trying Filipino food and Food was delicious highly recommended …read more Service was incredible our server attentive definitely coming back again someday

Today I went to the Fattened Caf and ordered the Salmon Sigsig with a side of collard greens and it…read morewas AMAZING! The flavor profile was very layered and gave depth. I loved the way the food was displayed and how the ingredients played with each other with each bite. I highly recommend this restaurant. The music, art, flavor, all cultivated a unique experience that I am looking fotears to sharing with my friend. The staff was great, very friendly and knowledgeable while helping me navigate the options. Definitely adding this into my favorites list and coming back to try more of the items on the menu.

The effort they put into their food is amazing. Definitely food made with love…read more The pickled vegetables are the best I've ever had. We also tried their coconut jam latte and ube latte - blew our minds and we got seconds! Wonderful job with the fusion! The interior is also cozy and cafe-esque. 10/10 would go again

The food is & remains to be deliciously fresh…read more Their quick service is upbeat & with a smile. You know from the furniture, baked goods, snacks & clothing (dress & Barong) they are true to their Filipino culture.

Fun, casual atmosphere and cozy, homemade food!…read more When you enter, you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. Everyone was super friendly. They had a wide variety of entrees and a nice combo for lunch! I got the chicken adobo combo - so much yummy food for the price!! The chicken was moist and not too salty, pairing perfectly with the rice and noodles. They also had bakery items for sale - will be back to try them! The setting was also super casual and makes you feel at home. While I was there, people were singing karaoke too!

My previous review was for the baked good items, and well, the actual Filipino food was lacking and…read moreI was incredibly disappointed. I think they miss the mark on FLAVOR and what makes Filipino food unique. It seems like a watered down version of Pinoy and I'm not sure I would come back for their entrees. I ordered pancit and pinakbet and OH MAN, it was just OK. The pinakbet had no bagoong (shrimp paste), and the pancit was missing... any type of flavor. Pandesal is still really good so if you need baked goods, just visit for that.

Yummy food! Place is small to dine in, but we came in the right time where there's not a lot of…read morecustomers. Food is served in karindaria style like the Philippines. I love the menudo. It was delicious. I also loved the Turon, never had it in a stick before. I like that the halo-halo has a lot of ube and the ingredients reminded me of the Mang Inasal halo-halo, but I'm not a fan of the vanilla ice-cream. Much preferably have it in ube like the ones in the Philippines. I assume ube is expensive imported here. Nonetheless, it's still good!

Yesterday I found another good Filipino restaurant the atmosphere is very authentic except for us…read moreeveryone else is Filipino Filipinos with white black family and friends it feels like a very authentic kind of store I ordered something that tasted like pork in coconut milk, but it was good, it tasted like braised pork, and the appetizer, the spring rolls, were good

Uber friendly family owned and operated Filipino Restaurant in quaint Trenton, Illinois. Kain Tayo…read moremeans "Let's Eat!", and they make sure you don't go away hungry. It's squeaky clean and has a nice inviting atmosphere in an old building on the main street in Trenton. Expect Randy, one of the owners, to greet you and his Mom to bring the food to your table. I confessed to Randy that I wasn't familiar with Filipino food, so to just bring me something as a newbie to their cuisine. He brought the Adobo Chicken, which is chicken braised in garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, peppercorn and bay leaves along with steamed rice and Lumpiang. The chicken was a very generous portion and silly me, I asked for a knife. I didn't need one as it was as tender as could be. My only wish was that it came with something green, a veggie or something, but there were lots of other dishes that had some green, so it was obviously just the recipe. The rice was also a generous portion and done perfectly. The Lumpiang were very tasty and the chili dipping sauce accented them nicely. While not crowded on a Tuesday at lunchtime, Randy told me they often sell out on weekends, so plan accordingly. This is the kind of place where you go when you want to try something different, but either don't know what, or are afraid to venture out. But do give them a try, and I think you'll go back. I know I will.

If you're looking for pretty authentic Hawaiian kalua pork, spam musubi or Hawaiian macaroni salad,…read moreBuzz's Hawaiian Grill is the place to go. Many other ono foods there too. Let's all eat and shop like a kamaʻāina (if you call STL home) and if you're not from STL, please support local eats! You may just run into Buzz! Aloha from STL! Mahalo for the ono Hawaiian favorites!

I'm not positive this is a true representation of Hawaiian food, but it serves the purpose. It's…read moreflavorful, affordable and pairs well with the cocktails at Tick Tock Tavern. My friends ordered Lumpia's and shared one with me. It was crispy and very similar to a spring roll. It only had veggies and sprouts, but it still had good flavor. They also got themselves, a couple of Kalua Sandwiches. One had pork and the other had chicken. They both were not totally impressed, but said they were just average. I wanted the Cheese Fries with their Cheese Sauce and fresh diced jalapeños. I'm a jalapeño addict and was looking forward to trying them. When I ordered, the young lady cashier informed me they were out of cheese sauce. I was disappointed that I had to go with just plain ole fries, but they paired well with my, Teriyaki Beef Sticks. My fries were crispy and had a hot soft meaty inside. They were seasoned well and I did not use any ketchup on them. The Beef Sticks were extremely tender and the Teriyaki flavor was on point. I'll be back to try the Cheese ones. Gotta have my jalapeños. The service was fast. You can order at their counter or from a QR menu at your table in Tick Tock Tavern. Once your food is ready, they have runners who will bring it to your table in the dive bar. Overall, Buzz's is decent for what it is and that is a restaurant attached to a popular dive bar. They're an excellent pairing, making a win-win atmosphere for a fun night.

If I need Thai or Holy basil, I head for Global Foods!…read more This time in I had no service at all so I couldn't check in and take photos. I got the Holy Basil, some bean sprouts, taro root (makes great chips!), a bag of mini chocolate stars, and salty black licorice. I love going up and down the aisles! Always something new to see. Go in and walk around and find a lot of treasures!

This is a much smaller space than I was expecting, but it had a good amount of international items…read more We came by looking for specific Filipino condiments, and was happy to find bagoong (shrimp paste). It was about $4.00 cheaper compared to another Asian market. They also had various Filipino frozen goods: tocino, longganisa, lumpia, and frozen meals. I was impressed by their Japanese goods section, but I didn't need anything at the time! The parking lot is small, so just be mindful getting in and out.

Jay's international market is the go-to place in S City to buy many international foods and produce…read morethat you're looking for. I have been there several times for produce, European foods, and international snacks. I like that the store is laid out by country, which makes it so much easier to find what I'm looking for. Some of the male workers that I have encountered have always been really helpful in helping me find what I'm looking for or some type of substitute.

If you go up and down every aisle, it's like a trip around the world…read more As you shop, you will find items that you didn't know you needed. Also, don't be afraid to ask employees questions, they'll be happy to assist. My last visit, I was with a friend who was shopping to make spring rolls and he got assistance from a little old Vietnamese lady who was a customer herself. Listening to her explain all the detailed steps made us both smile. Be smart when shopping the canned goods, some items can be more expensive. However, the fresh vegetables are always a good value. The meat department makes me cringe, but I know that is just me being quirky. My friend gives it a thumbs up. Customer service is okay, nothing outstanding and nothing bad. It's just okay. The cashiers get you out the door in an orderly way.

So, we're always comparing a lot of restaurant's quality of ingredients, clean/fresh entrees from…read morepre-Covid, after Tarriffs and inflation/stagflation. The result is we love restaurants where we can see/taste the freshness & quality. Pan-Asian has a restaurant which cooks your food to order, fresh ingredients & quality of the entrees. We love the variety of entrees which they give u the flexibility to add/swap healthy veggies. Service is awesome and they focus on customer's priorities

My son wanted this ice cream he saw on TikTok which he said is big in Asia. He wasn't sure where to…read moreget it so we decided to check out this supermarket. Wow this place has everything. You will be hit with the fresh smell of fish as you walk in but don't let that deter you. As you can see from the outside, it's huge. They have a food and drink that can be ordered and made. I saw a beauty area. It's huge. I need to come back and check it out during the week day because it's crowded during the weekend. The staff at the checkout counter isn't the friendliest but not a big deal.