Brunch at Naks absolutely lived up to the hype, and every dish felt like a thoughtful take on…read morefamiliar Filipino flavors. The salted egg pancake was the standout for me. It was fluffy, savory, and rich without feeling too heavy. Expect it to be a pancake version of bibingka. I also loved the crab omelet, which was packed with generous pieces of crab and cooked so delicately that it practically melted with each bite. It also came with pandesal, which is how I enjoyed it topped off. The kanto chicken brought serious comfort food energy with crispy skin, juicy meat, and flavors that reminded me of late-night street food. To drink, the ube matcha was well-balanced and the corn coffee was another fun surprise with strong corn to coffee flavors. Service was warm, attentive, and paced perfectly even as the dining room filled up. They do accept walk-ins, but I'd definitely recommend making a reservation since brunch is clearly popular and tables go quickly. Between the creative menu, polished execution, and welcoming atmosphere, Naks is an easy place to recommend for anyone looking to represent and for a memorable brunch in NYC.

I came here for brunch with some friends and they were super strict with their reservation time…read morewhen our entire party arrived early. They are very busy though as I saw people get turned away as walk-ins. Once inside, we were led to a table in the back. The space is chic and contemporary with a modern take on Filipino classics. Our table started off with the Vinegar Fries ($5), which came highly recommended for good reason. These were so delicious with the vinegar powder seasoning that gave it so much zing and flavor. Then we shared the Chicken Adobo Classic Filipino Platter ($27) with Longanisa ($7), Pancit Batil Patong ($28), and Salted Egg Pancake ($19). The platter is a great option for variety, especially being topped with an egg. The longanisa is the best protein option though with its sweet and savory notes. The pancit was great too, but a tad on the salty side so you need some rice to balance that. Finally, I was most intrigued by the salted egg pancake but this one was just ok. The pancakes were solid, which needed the salted egg cream. It's a pretty muted flavor, which I'm not sure I would be able to tell if I didn't know what it was already. Pretty good Filipino spot in East Village with some cute aesthetics. The must get here is the vinegar fries for me, which were delicious and unique.

Went to the location at around 11:45am and the cart wasn't there. Called the number listed and the…read moreperson who picked up said wrong number.

Overall rating: 4.2 Paid: $26…read more Sigh, I wanted to like this place so much. The environment was a tad cramped and there was 1 waitress given the small place. My friend had the pork barbecue and I had the chicken adobe. The food was okay but it didn't fully remind me of home. I also thought the place was unnecessarily expensive. Understood the location but I mean it wasn't anything special.

My wife loves the Filipino food here!…read more The neighborhood used to have a bit more Filipino cuisine, but this restaurant has always been good to great and filled the void left at the end of the late '90s. All the regular dishes you would expect are served with pancit bihon, bulalo, pork belly, and lumpiang shangai being the best when we need take out and we don't want to make these dishes at home. They are just like my relatives make and they are great chefs! There are some dishes that are more mild for first timers at Grill 21. We prefer take out and the staff is always diligent and courteous.

Food was good, but the original location still tastes better IMO. Our first batch of pusit sisig…read morecame out a bit burnt but they were quick to fix that. Laing balanced out the saltiness of the Pusit Sisig and we washed it all down with Diet Coke and Sunkist. Indoor decor is like old school Philippines, plenty of seating.

Came here with a group of 6 for dinner around 5pm without a reservation and the place was still…read morepretty empty, a few tables eating. The place is pretty large with plenty of seating. The menu is hung up on the wall and you order at the counter before being seated which is interesting. I feel like this system can be difficult because parties usually like to take their time and look at the menu before ordering, especially if the place is packed, it would be hard looking at the menus but I digress. The best dish was the pork sisig like the others recommended. All the dishes were fairly small and I feel like would be just enough between 2-3 people max to share. I think realistically my party all got 2-3 bites of each dish and we probably weren't full full. The cream sauce on the tenderloins were really good too.

I love when you walk inside you feel like you might have stepped back in time to a club in New York…read moreCity back in the days. My dining companion and I opted for the Family Meal which is only $45 a person. It's a great deal and so much food that we both had enough to take home for the following day. The shrimp and pork spring roll was really good and I like that it's served on a green leaf lettuce . The Chili Pan Mee noodles were so flavorful and I really l loved that it had crispy anchovies. Adds a little flair to it. As far as drinks, I highly recommend the cocktail tasting Every special curated cocktail that I had was strong and refreshing. I definitely will be coming back, the music was great, the employees were very nice and the service was impeccable . Great addition to LES.

You know when you're in the city, it's after work and you don't feel like cooking? Of course you…read moredo! When I feel like that, I go here. I just always know I'm going to get a great meal, I'm going to get a great vibe and feel relaxed. The music is everything here, my millennial heart is so happy when I'm eating dinner to nostalgic tunes. I think I've probably had everything on this menu. The flavors are incredible, the dishes have their own unique spin to them. 1. Food: you really can't go wrong with any of it. I typically order the sisig, Khao Soi (favorite) and ribs. 2. Environment: super cool, it feels very artsy and the music makes this place feel almost clubby but in a chill way? 3. Service: the staff is always helpful. They ask if you've been there every time. they make great suggestions and they are very quick and efficient. Definitely give this place a try! It's on the pricier end of things but it's worth it.

Kabisera at Canal Market Hall serves Filipino homestyle comfort food…read more We came here on a Sunday for lunch, and it was not that crowded. Ordering and paying is a breeze through a computerized kiosk. My partner ordered teriyaki salmon with adobo rice and pickles, while I opted for Pinoy katsu; a pan-fried chicken cutlet with a coconut curry base served with adobo rice and pickles as well. The dishes went well with chilled local beer. We found the portion very filling. The dishes did not particularly blow us away but were nothing off-putting. Overall, with a good price point and service, it's a good place to go for a hassle-free lunch.

Great food esp the Kate-kare and squid ink bihon. The atmosphere is great. Service was also quality…read moreand the food selection is nice. I want to come back and try the fish and more dishes...