We had a lovely dinner at this Spanish-Filipino-inspired cuisine, located right at the heart of the Lower East Side. The place is spacious with full bar service. Our group of three was led promptly to our table upon checking in. We started our dinner with Lengua Estofado; a beef tongue dish in tomato sauce and Spanish pork sisig served with ciabatta bread and olive oil. We found the beef tongue dish really stood out; the meat was tender and melted in your mouth. It was so good that we decided to reorder another bread. We then ordered the main entree to share: short rib mechado, bone marrow steak fried rice, and pork belly adobo kebab. All the dishes are delicious, but the adobo pork belly stood out with its mix of flavors, while I had to return my steak because it was raw for my liking. Overall, it was a nice dinner to be had. Prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service topped with delicious dishes to delve into. I won't be embarrassed to recommend this place to family and friends. read more

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I love fusion, and a Filipino-Spanish fusion is a first for me. There are some creative drinks and dishes here that are just delicious. I came here for a birthday party, so was able to share a number of dishes with the group. For drinks, I had the Ube Baby ($15) with a shot of soju to make it alcoholic. This drink was a pure treat for any ube lover. For our tapas, our table shared the Oyster Sisig ($16), Pulpo Romesco ($16), Panang Curry Mussels ($18), Lengua Estufado ($16), Spanish Pork Sisig ($16), and Angulas ($14). First of all, the angulas is baby eel and it's more like little worms than unagi, which made me like this least --FYI. My favorite had to be the mussels and oyster sisig though. Good portions and had me licking every last bit! Then we had an array of entrees including the Pork Belly Adobo Kebab ($32), Seafood Paella ($28), Uni Pasta Palobok ($28), Bone Marrow Steak Fried Rice ($37), Sizzling Crispy Pata ($36), Softshell Crab Fried Rice ($32). A lot of the main dishes came with rice, which was filling as the dishes are on the smaller side. I really love the pork belly as the meat was so tender and the palobok was so unique and delicious. Everything else was pretty standard but you do get a mini fire show with the bone marrow. I do enjoy the creative dishes here. The space is great for a meal. Since we were a party of 24, we did have to get split up into 2 tables but understandable. The Filipino dishes were definitely the favorites here. read more

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I happened to stumble on this place when I was in the area & I am quite happy that I did. I met the owner Amanda as well as Mahalia and they were both so incredibly sweet & kind. You can tell that this is one of the places that genuinely care about their patrons for a lack of better terms & serving great Filipino food. I had the oyster sisig & beef tongue- both were fantastic but very different (use a glass of wine as a palate cleanser haha). The latter actually stood out for me to me, it was quite unique. I would 100% be back, there are so many things I want to try! read more

87 Ludlow - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow. This place is amazing. Every dish we tried, we liked. Sigsig! Crab congee! Everything was great. Service was equally impressive. Can't wait to return to try other dishes. read more

Came in to spoil myself with a lovely meal and this place didn't disappoint! I sat at the bar and the staff were friendly and attentive even though they were busy at dinner time. It was late so many things weren't available (which is a great sign to me because I know everything is fresh). I ordered the uni tostada, mussels, and crab congee as my starters. The uni was buttery, the congee was comforting and filling, and I can drink the curry sauce for the mussels for the rest of my life! For my entree, I ordered the branzino and it was absolutely delicious-each flavor shined through and the fish was cooked to perfection. I wish they had desert but it was still an amazing meal. I enjoyed my experience here so much and would love to try out their menu next season. read more

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Short review- Go here during Happy Hour as the tapas are discounted and better than the mains but the food overall is good. I was at the Filipino/Spanish restaurant a while back with a small group. The staff was friendly and the inside wasn't super loud and the inside is well designed. We were here during happy hour (which I will now abbreviate as HH) and even if you're not into drinks, I would still recommend going during said HH as you can easily make a meal out of their discounted tapas which are a bit better than the entrees. For a drink, i had a 87 High Ball with Iichiko shochu, lemon juice, and tonic which was $10 for HH (normally $16.) The drink which was mostly flavored by said barley shochu would be a bit pricey outside of HH but was decently priced within being closer or cheaper than most highballs at various izakayas and was fine. For tapas, I ordered two. The Callos for $10 (normally $14) with beef tripe, chorizo, and garbanzos was a nicely flavored and hearty stew. The tripe inside was quite soft without any off-putting texture or flavor from the offal while the bits of chorizo in there were bouncy with a light spiciness to them though not as much as I thought there would be. Finally, the beans were cooked down till mostly soft and the dish had a pleasant tomato base. I liked this a lot. The Boquerones for $9 (normally $12) with white anchovies, ikura, orange and garlic olive oil (along with a large piece of bread) was also tasty. The five anchovies were good with the orange adding a unique sweetness along with the little pops from the salmon eggs. I liked it overall as well though they should probably not put all the ikura on one anchovy and instead split it among said 5 pieces. Others got two other tapas along with some people ordering one of the tapas I had ordered. Someone enjoyed the Pusit/Squid for $12 (instead of $17) which appeared to have a charred tinge for texture/flavor and someone else got some roasted Pimientos De Padron for $7 (instead of $10.) My main dish was the Bone Marrow Steak Fried Rice for $29 listed as rice cooked in wagyu fat, rib eye, garlic, and bone marrow. This has a small tableside presentation where they came over with a blowtorch to light the bone marrow which was a fun touch which is then scraped onto the fried rice. The rice had a light garlicy flavor and was more rich from said bone marrow. The rib eye was sliced into thick chunks which were mostly properly cooked though the largest pieces were a tad chewy. The dish was overall good though very rich and as the restaurant is part Filipino, I wish it came with atchara or spicy vinegar or something. I tried a bit of the Short Rib Mechado for $28 with short rib, red wine stew, thyme, and mashed potato which was decent though nothing spectacular and someone else liked the Paella Negra for $24 though they found some of the seafood a tad chewy. The food here was a nice spin on Filipino and Spanish food. The dishes had some light faults such as the main definitely needing some acidity or something but I overall enjoyed my meal here and I would go back. read more

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Probably closer to a 4.5 for me - Great happy hour, and overall we really enjoyed our dinner here! We stumbled upon 87 Ludlow while in the area (we actually had other dinner plans originally but decided to pivot after looking at the menu). Unfortunately a lot of the items we were excited about were out of stock that day. We did enjoy the other bites we got (especially the bone marrow fried rice) but will have to come back to try the others we missed out on! read more

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Really good happy hour deal which includes food (tapas)! The pork belly skewers and beef tripe/Callos were really good. Highly recommend the Spicy Margarita and Yuzu Cava. I didn't think the entrees were too memorable. Solid, but not blown away. Service was warm and attentive. read more

Some very interesting filipino and Spanish fusion dishes. The paella and the pork were my favorites. Skin was perfectly crispy. read more

87 Ludlow - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing food and experience. We've been on the hunt for a new Filipino place and I think we found it. I think everything we've had was amazing and we already want to go back! Service was great, they were very nice to talk to. We went at maybe a not so busy time but the place felt really nice and I think it's a great spot for a date or even a group of friends. Overall, I'd highly recommend!! read more

87 Ludlow - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

New spot serving Filipino and Spanish style tapas. It's fairly easy to make a resy right now! The inside is nicely decorated and there's a whole other section around the corner They're also serving happy hour from 5-7 Wednesday-Saturday with drink and tapas specials We got a few dishes to share between the 3 of us - Shrimp and chorizo: similar to gambas that comes on a super hot sizzling clay plate! Loved how piping hot it was. The chorizo reminded us of Chinese sausage flavor - Grilled octopus: rather small portion, but the chimichurri sauce really hit - Pork belly adobo kebab: Nice presentation with a huge skewer full of pork belly on top of a bed of rice. Some of the pieces were a little dry - Bone marrow steak fried rice: we were really excited to try this because they torch it table side for you, but the flavor just wasn't there.. the rice kinda just seemed like it was flavored with soy sauce and the meat was a little bit undercooked with the white stringy pieces hard to chew They do have a lot of items on the menu that I'm curious to try, but probably wouldn't reorder the above items read more

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I've been prolonging this review since it's so highly rated and the only reason I bookmarked this place. Apps are 4-5 lil bites. Since we didn't care for the few dishes I chose to try, the few bites each were plenty. We ordered: Oyster sisig - 3 out of 5 - better than expected just like others said. Lil salty, creamy with the mayo and egg mixed together. Crunchy parts were nice but even so it's just okay. I wouldn't order it again. Pork sisig - 1 out of 5 - we're somewhat adventurous eaters. I've always wanted to try this dish but I usually order lechon, pata, bbq at Filipino restaurants. I've even had that weird ruffled thing; this was a first for us and we didn't care for it. Had a really strange flavor, also too sour. Since we never had it before, we didn't know if it was supposed to taste like that. We've had ant eggs, L has had cuy, etc. Pork snout, ears doesn't sound bad in comparison. Crab congee - 2 out of 5 - decent amount of crab in the lil bowl of congee but L didn't like the seasoning. We're used to Chinese style congee, simpler flavors, still so yummy.. . This was perhaps too busy for us and extremely salty to the point L didn't really want to finish it and it's just a tiny bowl. I tried a spoonful. Didn't care for it but we could easily demolish a regular congee 8x that size. Bone marrow steak fried rice - 4 out of 5 - best dish since everything else we tried wasn't that great but also nothing really special. The steak tastes similar to how I make it at home which is why I rarely ever order steak at a restaurant but I'm looking for restaurants to recommend for others to enjoy. Paella - 3 out of 5 - rice was good. Seafood.. eh.. the few pieces that were spread onto the dish wasn't that great compared to what I buy from the supermarket. L didn't like the quality of the shrimps and was just perplexed seeing such a tiny amount. Again the rice was flavorful, the seafood was a miss. Few pieces of Chinese sausage which I don't eat but L did and he expected something higher quality for a paella...scallop was good but it was just a sliver. Espresso martini - L didn't care for either. It's okay, had better. Sangria - nothing you can't make at home. I was actually planning to order more apps and entrees but L wasn't feeling it so we didn't go nuts which sometimes we tend to for just two of us. These weren't my top choices if I known I was going to order only 5 dishes I probably would've gone with more popular dishes. The ambience is nice for the area, service was good too. Our water glasses was refilled constantly.. it had to be since the water glasses they use held a few ounces max. It's cute but seriously I need more than 2 sips of water since the food is so salty/fatty. We felt so bad for the one guy who had to constantly refill water for everyone. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their dinner. I'm pretty sure I just chose the wrong dishes. I will probably return and try the dishes I missed out on and will definitely update read more

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They are located just off of Delaney St on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The cuisine come from Spain-Filipino inspiration. The staff is very friendly and I never seem to have an empty glass of water because they fill it so quickly. Walking in the entrance it seems deceiving thinking that this place is small. But as you walk through, you can tell that there are plenty of seats/tables. I would recommend smaller groups of parties to eat in as the seating is very intimate. I was taken away by the food. This was the first time I tried Isaw and it was amazing. The Uni Palabok was definitely interesting to see on the menu so we had to try it. It was very surprising how well uni and palabok came together. The pork belly was very juicy and flavorful. The adobo rice that came with it was very good as well. The Pulpo Romesco can seem like it's a small portion, but when cut up nicely it fed the 2 of us well. Of course, we also had to try the Oyster Sisig. Like everything else, it was very good. The only thing I miss when it comes to sisig was crispy-ness. But being Oyster, I can understand how there wasn't much crispy in the entree. Definitely would recommend this place. Very nice place to introduce your pallet into the finer side of Filipino Cuisine. read more

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Since it's new and without a lot of press, there was no issue with making a resy at all even on a Friday night. The space was beautifully done with 2 sections. The bar section as you entered and the dining section when you make the turn right. It was nicely decorated. They had 3 cocktail options for about 14 dollars. I enjoyed the Yuzu cava. The glasses of wine were reasonably priced at 11-12 a glass. On our way out, there were people chilling and enjoying glasses of wine at the bar. For the three of us, we shared: 1) oyster sisig - great concept, smaller and wetter than expected and also lacking in flavor. We felt like it needed a dash of salt or even a nice sauce on top. Could even be as simple as an aioli sauce or even hoisin sauce to add some flavor. 2) shrimp, chorizo in oil - the sourdough bread was crispy and deliciously coated in butter. Personally, I could have used more garlic in the oil and a bit more salt on the shrimp. They should dine at the Claud and order theirs to see. 3) Octupus - not bad! Just my personal preference is for it to be charred. So the texture was a bit soft. 4) seafood paella - the rice was good! Simple tasting. 5) The short rib - probably the most flavorful dish of the night. You could tell the short rib was cooked for a perfect time in a good sauce over some creamy mashed potatoes 6) bone marrow steak fried rice - cool concept. I always love a good marrow! Like most of the dishes, it was good but there wasn't really a wow factor in terms of the spices/sauces used for the rice! Overall, a 3.5 for the food but given it is new and the place is spacious and nicely decorated, I'm bumping it to a 4. read more

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If you're looking for a place that consistently delivers flavor, comfort, and great service, Good Food is an easy recommendation. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere--modern décor balanced with a cozy, neighborhood feel. read more

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87 Ludlow is a Filipino-Spanish Tapas restaurant. The restaurant is cozy and intimate. Our server was very friendly and service was all around great. I was recommended this place through an influencer's IG story and made a reservation right away. As the place is small, it was mostly (but not completely) full when we ate, so a reservation would be a safe decision. We started the meal off with the pork sisig (we originally wanted the oyster version, but they were all out :( ). The cuts of pork and onion created a delightful textural experience. It's a very rich dish and would recommend you order a side of rice with it. We followed up with the scallops which were light, fresh and delicious. I appreciate when seafood isn't too fishy, and this acted as a good palette cleanser. We then had the star of the show, the bone marrow fried rice. Yum! The bits of bone marrow with the rice were delicious and the steak was cooked well. We decided to get one last small plate; the mussel curry which we thoroughly enjoyed with the sour dough. You could also add some rice with this cause the sauce was amazing. The only complaint I have would be that I wish the last two dishes we had were warmer. They'd cooled down a little too much but they were still delicious. All in all, I very much enjoyed the food experience. I look forward to returning and trying more of their plates! read more

Wow...blown away by the Filipino/Spanish fusion! A friend mentioned this spot to my husband and said we had to try it. While I love traditional Filipino food, it's always awesome to see any kind of fusion. They have solid Happy Hour deals so we tried a few items from that menu as well as their regular one. They don't have a full liquor license yet but serve wine and cocktails with shochu or sake. Loved - Pork belly adobo ala plancha: Perfectly cooked with the right amount of flavor! - Oyster sisig: What a great twist on a classic dish! I typically don't eat sisig but I love oysters, so what a great combo for me to dive into sisig. Great portion size and crispiness. - Crab congee: I don't eat congee but I love crab! I'm not obsessed with this dish and feels like what everyone should be eating on a cold day. - Spicy margarita Liked - Boquerones: I love white anchovies and this was just OK for me. It wasn't bad but maybe I hyped it up too much in my head. - Pimientos de padron: I always order a shishito peppers dish and while good, it was as expected. - Chorizo shrimp al ajillo: The chorizo was too sweet for me and the garlic wasn't as strong as I'd like for a shrimp al ajillo. Moreeee garlic please! The bread was also too hard - kind of like croutons. read more

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4.5 STARS Date: Friday, January 12th, 2024 Time: 7:30pm Party of: 7 What: Birthday Dinner (had a reservation) *OYSTER SISIG: fried oysters in tempura batter, japanese mayo, quail egg ($13) *PULPO ROMESCO: grilled octopus, romesco, pineapple chimichurri ($15) *SPANISH PORK SISIG: pig's ear and snout, onion, japanese mayo ($10) *LENGUA ESTOFADO: beef tongue, red wine sauce, tomato, thyme ($12) *CHORIZO SHRIMP AL AJILLO: garlic confit, chorizo, shrimp ($12) x2 *TRUFFLE SCALLOPS: raw scallops, yuzu truffle, masago ($12) x3 *PANANG CURRY MUSSELS: panang paste, garlic, coconut milk, side of sourdough ($14) *RED WINE SHORTRIB MECHADO: short rib, red wine sauce, thyme, mashed potato ($26) *SIZZLING CRISPY PATA: deep fried boneless pork hock, tamarind ($28) *BONE MARROW STEAK FRIED RICE: rice cooked in wagyu fat, rib eye, garlic, bone marrow ($26) x2 *UNI PALABOK: sea urchin, ikura, smoked tinapa ($24) x2 *CRAB ALIGUE TORTA: crab meat, egg, crab fat fried rice ($24) x2 *Bottle Los Vascos, Cabernet Sauvignon ($50) *Bottle Aruma, Malbec ($50) x2 *Espresso Martini ($14) x2 *Yuzu Guava ($14) x2 *Sochu Ginger ($14) We were celebrating two birthdays. This was the restaurant of choice for one of the bday boys. I showed up a little early with two of the guys, so we started off with drinks at the bar. The bartender was sweet and attentive. We asked for drink recommendations and she made the yuzu cocktail. It was light and refreshing which is what I was in the mood for. (I believe they only have a beer and wine license.) Dinner was in kind of private area off in the corner. It was nice to have a little space of our own. The food was delish! I love sea urchin, so the uni palabok was up my alley. And the bone marrow steak friend rice? Rich, flavorful, and savory! We should have only ordered one of each main as we had a lot of leftovers for all those dishes. I think the server recommended two of each, but we should have just done one and ordered more if needed. Just a tip if you are in a big party and just want to try a bunch of things. Fun spot to have a birthday dinner! read more

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Service was great and the ambiance is lovely - cozy and perfect for catching up with friends. As a tapas spot, I expected smaller portions, but the pricing doesn't quite match the quantity. That said, the food and drinks are solid - flavorful and well-made but just not quite worth the price point for what you get. Still, it's definitely a great place to unwind with a group where yall can come for the vibes, not for a full meal. read more

My visit gave me exactly what I look for when eating out. The food gave us great satisfaction. The spot sits in one of the best districts. Workers show impressive food understanding while providing excellent service. This restaurant demonstrates real expertise. read more

5 stars Ambiance: upscale, chic. Some of the tables are closely spaced together, but outside of that love the decor and environment. Service: outstanding. Glasses were always full, servers were very attentive, and food was brought out quickly. Food: elevated Filipino + Spanish Humba buns: delicious. Classic Bone marrow steak fried rice: the best dish we had. The rice was spectacular and the bone marrow took it over the top. It was a perfect balance of fat, salt, and savory. I could not stop eating it and wish i could have ordered more! Crispy pata: delicious. Skin was crunchy, meat was tender. Great sauce Shortrib: fell off the bone. Pineapple chimichurri went really well with this and the pata. Overall, we loved everything we ate. The flavor combinations and profiles were unique. The menu was extensive and I wish we could have tried more. Having said that, I will be back and highly recommend. Loved this restaurant. read more

It's about 3.8. This place's fairly new that I was able to walk in without a reservation. Food was like a fusion Filipino tapas, which was interesting. The sauce in the mussel was to die for! It was super flavorful that I wish there's more bread to soak up all the sauce. The oyster sisig was much better than expected. However, the steak and bone marrow didn't taste as good as it looked. Steak was overcooked and chewy in texture and fried rice was a bit heavy in soy sauce. read more

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Good service and accommodation. A true fusion spot, with all the typical benefits and pitfalls. Food was ok, certainly not bad but not wildly notable. Fairly priced. Menu doesn't cater to vegetarian or vegan diners, not that it should just FYI. Cocktails are unique, with primarily made with Japanese spirits. read more

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Amazing! If you want an introduction to authentic Filipino cooking; or, if you've tried it and want to sample more, this is the place! Tapas style serving gives you all the experience, and have extra room to try out more; or extend yourself to try out something new. Chef Lambert was so gracious and accommodating. Truly Filipino. This, review is from a Filipino. Amazing! read more

Had an amazing dinner here tonight! Food was incredible. Wonderful service. Every staff member was so friendly and attentive. Super impressed with the flavors and presentation of everything. Highly recommend. Will definitely go back! read more

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This new restaurant is amazing!! From the outside you wouldn't know how beautiful it is inside. Very cozy, and it feels like eating at home. The food was amazing and so was the excellent service. Just eating from their tapas and Happy Hour menu will fill you up as you want to try everything!!! For the main meals, we enjoyed it all. There were 7 of us for dinner last night and even Chef Aris sat and joined us. They have an outdoor patio in the back if you want to eat under the starts. There is netting so no bugs will bother you while enjoying the food! They also have a basement with a full bar where you can have larger groups for karaoke, dining, or parties. Very cool vibes in this place. Going back again very soon with a new batch of friends!!! read more

great food! very savory, rich. service was responsive. and they had live jazz music on Valentine's Day!! read more

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Really great hidden gem! Everything was exceptional - food, service and prices. 10/10 recommend