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    Baby's Eatery and Palabok

    4.0 (110 reviews)
    InexpensiveFilipino
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BABY'S EATERY AND PALABOK ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Kare kare
    Jolens V.

    The palabok was garlicky. It had a lot of hard boiled eggs and Chicharon. I give it a 6 Just came back for the okoy. Really good.Lani was really friendly and sweet. This store is always lively and fun. I just ordered menudo , palsies and Kate kare.

    Lumpia
    Edward A.

    Bought some frozen lumpia from here and they were delicious! Perfect with sweet chili sauce for dipping Cooked these in oil over medium flame, two minutes each side Will definitely be back to try more of the menu

    Kare Kare
    Angelica E.

    I had been thinking siting to try their Kare Kare, and today was the day! Staff is extremely welcoming and amazing the amount of food you get for what you pay is totally worth it, I had enough for for breakfast,lunch and dinner. Boss man is awesome always making everyone feel welcome. A must try

    a variety of food items
    Jan R.

    No frills, straight up good Filipino food. As it should be. 20+ years in the city Your typical Filipino eatery where you can pick two items with rice. Place is cash only and I highly suggest you come here by 1pm because they run out of food quick. Lumpia, Pancit and all things Pinoy rice desserts. This is you spot. Quick service too! Not a place to dine-in because it's small. Definitely a hole in the wall.

    Pork adobo
    Wu C.

    Fresh, balanced, and flavorful. Some of the best food I've had. The ladies helping are always so friendly and give huge portions. I visit every time I'm in the area.

    Okoy - 4.5 stars. Great crisp, great with vinegar dip. FYI this has shrimp! Wed lunch 2021-08-25
    Ziyan C.

    The definition of hole-in-the-wall. I live less than a block away, have walked by probably hundreds of times, yet I've never noticed Baby's until I found it on Yelp recently. This place is tiny! No dine-in. Just enough room to line up and get your food. The staff is friendly, and they seem to know all their customers. On a Wednesday at noon, there was a steady stream of customers going in, but there was hardly a wait since you just pick the food you want, pay, and leave. * Okoy - 4.5 stars Great crisp, great with vinegar dip. FYI this has shrimp! (I'm allergic and didn't think to ask) * Palabok I think - 3 stars Maybe I'm not familiar with this traditional dish, found this lacking in flavor. * Chicken Adobo - 4 stars Tender meat, great flavor. * Ube dessert - 4 stars Not sure what this is called, but I liked the subtle sweetness and various textures! I think there was tapioca, taro, and mochi.

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    Got food poisoning here a month and a half ago, maybe food was left out too long that day... not a good experience.

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    This tiny hole in the wall serves up the best of everything Filipino!!!! Priced well and huge portions!!! A must try for sure!!!

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    Ask the Community - Baby's Eatery and Palabok

    Have they been open for take out during sf shelter in place? I tried calling but no pick up. Thanks!

    Does anyone know if this place is still open? They never answer the phone and were closed for a bit a while back?

    They're open! Just went today for some lumpia

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