I can always count on having a good meal from Bao Mama. Their food is always flavourful and…read moreattractive. The bao buns are freshly made on site. You can actually see them being made through a large glass window. They offer all kinds of ingredients, including pork, beef, chicken, shrimps, and vegetables. They're all good! If you can't make up your mind, get a Try-Pack with three flavours. You can't go wrong! Other items on the menu include Spring Rolls, Siomai, a variety of Fries, and some great tropical drinks.

Update : came back recently with a couple friends. We had the triple pack and also a Buko Pandan…read more This drink/dessert is a little on the pricey side but so yummy. The Bao were soft fluffy and full of flavor. I loved the pork one on this visit. Perfection. Included some updates photos

This place offers the best pork bagnet kare kare. Never cheap on portions and the flavours are spot…read moreon. Welcome to ajax!

We were looking for some Filipino comfort food for my mother-in-law. We stumbled upon this…read moreestablishment in Ajax. This restaurant has a small hot table and they also make noodle soup called "Lomi". There's a small dining area good for maybe 10 people max. We ordered 2 beef pares noodles (large) $14.99 and one combo meal 2 $12.99 with a choice of 2 meat (pork or chicken), steamed rice and bottled water. Portion wise, the combo meal was a little bit small but understandable for businesses trying to navigate through tough times. We got the bicol Express and another pork dish with shrimp paste. The pork used in these dishes were very fatty so unfortunately, most of the meat was not edible. A little more attention to the meat selection will go a long way for patrons to enjoy their hot table food. The highlight was the beef pares noodles soup. Took some time for them to prepare it, but well worth the wait. The broth was satisfying, and noodles cooked extra soft for my mother-in-law. The beef brisket was tender and seasoned well. Overall, it was a nice first experience at this local restaurant . I will visit again soon when craving some chicken Lomi or beef pares. The owner and staff were very friendly and treated you like family. Well done.

Food worth the price!! They are not cheap with the food, its full and tasty!! You should try it…read morebefore judging it by the comments sweet lady at the front is helpful and very cheery!

I've tried several Filipino restaurants, but this one Manyaman located on Kennedy truly stands out…read more The dishes remind me of authentic, home-cooked meals, the kind a mother would prepare with care. So far, I've had their sisig, kare-kare, beef steak, binagoongan, and lumpiang prito, and every dish has been consistently flavorful. The kare-kare, in particular, is exceptional -- rich and perfectly balanced- made with quality ingredients. They didn't cut corners. I'd also recommend their dessert - maja blanca (only $8) and chicharon (I would say is better than Banahaw), which were both delightful surprises. Pricing is fair, especially considering the quality. The packaging is thoughtful too, ensuring the food stays fresh. While the service can be a bit slow at times, the food is definitely worth the wait. This place has quickly become my go-to for Filipino cuisine, and I'm looking forward to trying more of their menu. My only hope is that they maintain this level of quality and not to become like others- becoming overly commercialized. Highly recommended! Lastly, the staff exemplifies great customer service and truly an asset to the restaurant owner- they're great in sales too :)

Bbq pork and garlic rice is sooo good. Lechon is ok...a bit too dry and hard. The spaghetti was…read moregood. There is also flan but because it's premade and refrigerated, only tastes really soft and yum when heated. You can eat it cold but the sugar grains will be noticeable.

Visited Berto's to beat this summer heat and left feeling satisfied. The workers are very friendly…read moreand polite. The place was bright and airy as well. We ordered their Halo-Halo, Palabok and their Berto's Fried Chicken. Halo-Halo (5/5) is hands down the best summer dessert. It's so refreshing and had the perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess. They added the perfect amount of ube ice cream, caramel flan and a mixture of jelly, red beans and sugar palm fruit at the bottom. It's a must-try treat. Palabok (2/5) was okay. It was a bit dry and not as saucy as we would've preferred. It could use some chicharron (pork rinds). There's not much protein in this meal other than the boiled egg which was a let-down. We also noticed that some of the noodles have crisped up as well which must've been from the heat lamp/steam table. The dish could use some shrimp and topped with some fried garlic chips. Berto's Fried Chicken (5/5) was delicious. It was fresh, tender and juicy. It had the right amount of seasoning that didn't make it overwhelmingly salty. The garlic fried rice and fried eggs were a great combination with chicken. Any of their breakfast items have always been good.

I have given Berto's a very good review 2 years ago but today I will give them 3 stars only. I've…read morecalled them to ask what's in their menu today but the one who answered my call who said her name was Tiffany doesn't want to provide what they have today. She was rude and said to me to just drop by and see for myself. We are from downtown TO and go to Berto just to eat or take out (mostly) but if you get a rude answers to a valid question, di ba nakaka turned off.

We ordered the Caldereta Gnocchi. It tastes fine but the portion is a bit small for $20 entrees…read more There should be more Gnocchi. Service is friendly. Ambiance is good. It is in the food hall.

Authentic Pinoy Taste! A hidden gem in the midst of Niagara Falls. If you're up for an adventure in…read moreFilipino food, this is the place for you! Even got a chance to chat with the owners Ate Beth and John since we ate a late lunch. Got sisig and dinuguan and both tasted great! Just like how it tastes when you go to Manila! Worth a try if you're in the area! Friendly service, freshly cooked meal (it takes about 15 minutes to cook), and a bunch of treats to buy in the store!

I don't really write negative reviews, so I gave it some time to process to see if it was just my…read moreopinion at the time. It's been about a month and a half since it's passed, so here's my honest take of the restaurant part of this store. We visited Niagara Falls for three days and as was the highlight of our 2.5 week vacation in eastern Canada. My family and I normally eat at a Filipino food place at least once to vibe how the Filipino food and community is at an area. Lo and behold, J&B Filipino/Asian Store was only a 10 minute walk from our hotel, which is a 20 minute walk from the actual falls, or a 5 minute drive. Nice! The first time we went there, we checked out the grocery store section part of the store, but we didn't really need any Filipino snacks since we are already familiar with it and have them at home in Hawai'i. The next day, we tried to eat at the restaurant, but we were abruptly told that the restaurant was closed. The man wasn't the smiley, friendly type and wasn't Filipino himself, so we felt a bit bad, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt because everyone has bad days. The very next day, the restaurant was actually open this time, so we went to try it out. We were actually given menus at our seat, but told us to order up at the cashier (which is weird, pick either service or turo-turo style lol). It was a relatively long wait, about 20-25 minutes, but good food takes a while to make. I wish I could say it was good, but it wasn't that. First of all, what kind of Bicol Express has no gata and all bagoong? I was fully expecting Bicol Express, even confirmed it twice upon ordering and receiving, but was vastly disappointed at what I ate, which is far too salty for my taste. I left unsatisfied with my meal. I didn't want to ruin the vibe with my family, so I didn't mention anything until my mom mentioned that her bangus (milkfish) was stale. I tasted it myself, it was! No wonder my sister's husband from Canada who grew up in Ontario hated fish. Fish from Ontario, Canada is tasteless/stale due to being imported (unlike fresh in Hawai'ior the Philippines)!!! Next, my normally quiet brother is usually content with everything, but his sisig was tasteless! Is there even a Filipino working in the back, or is the Filipino food in Canada not tasty at all (not the case since we had better Filipino food in Montreal in future days)? Finally, the vibe of the sole employee at the time speaks of no customer service or Pinoy (or even Canadian) hospitality at all. He was quite blunt, but it could be his personality. He also blasted Cuban music in the store, which I'm not against, but the environment didn't feel authentically Filipino to me and felt disingenuine. No wonder this place wasn't visited at all, which is a disappointment since this place has good reviews from a year ago. It's possible that the owners have changed and the quality went downhill. I don't think I'll ever recommend this restaurant to anyone I know, and we've learned to avoid this place the next time we visit Niagara Falls. Two stars is still a bit generous and I don't want to badmouth a restaurant completely over one visit, but it's my lowest rating out of any establishment at the time of this post.