Website has beautiful pictures of food. Took the ferry to try and was disappointed. The food was given in to go containers when we said we're dining in. The taste was so-so. No service at all- order and pay at counter, get your food at counter, get your own water and clean up after. I don't mind if it's a fast food place with a fast food price but we paid restaurant price with tip. We had to pay before we got our order. Some restaurants, including this place got so used to pandemic ways, figured they don't need to pay for dishwashers and servers but maintained or increased prices. Such a shame. Will definitely not go back! read more

Downtown Edmonds has been lacking a neighborhood spot like Barkada. With a unique menu and many healthy offerings, this will likely be a regular destination for us. A few of the items we had were fresh and delicious! In addition, their tiki cocktails are amazing and fun. The chef, from our conversation, is a former chef for the iconic Tom Douglas. His experience and expertise reflects in the eclectic menu. We are so excited to see what new items are to come on the menu in the future months! We will definitely be back. 5 stars all the way!! read more

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I was so excited to hear there was a Filipino restaurant in the north area near Lynnwood. Unfortunately it's not Filipino food. It's "Filipino/Hawaiian Fusion" which means it's not authentic Filipino food. We ordered all the dishes they had available. Adobo, afritada, pinakbet, lechon kawali, poke bowl, spam masubi. The names were correct but the flavors weren't. I feel as if they are tending to the American customers rather than the Filipino ones. I was so disappointed. Small quantity, lack of flavor. Poke bowl and masubi was good, but we all didn't enjoy the rest. My mom and Auntie couldn't even eat it. I was so embarrassed because I was the one who recommended the place. I guess it's back to driving down south to Renton, Kent and Federal Way for the real deal. read more

I will admit that I was initially allured to this restaurant by the name. I am always jazzed to see and am eager to support local representation of Filipino food and culture. Especially, given the lack of independently owned Filipino establishments in the Northwest. After reading the menu of seafood and sushi rolls, I had a feeling the chef and the establishment probably received numerous criticisms from Filipino food purists. I'm Filipino but mostly cook Chinese-inspired or Northwest seasonal dishes at home. Do I sometimes use Filipino ingredients or borrow techniques learned from my parents while cooking these dishes? Absolutely. That being said, I believe there is a case to make for having an inherent influence (Filipino in this case) and coming up with a style of your own. If you're open to that, then I think you will find Barkada to be a fun and delicious experience. Everything we ordered was delightful. Service was timely and friendly all throughout our dinner. They had a few whimsical cocktail offerings with fun flavors. My Manila slushy was served in a caprisun-like vessel with a bendy straw. I was happy to the taste the calamansi (Filipino lime) blending nicely with whiskey. The hamachi poke boat was great. The hamachi poke was fresh and well seasoned. The tofu soba salad was also well dressed and served generously in a take-out box. Now the pork adobo. The adobo found just the right balance of soy and vinegar. The potatoes in the adobo were a welcome starch. Pineapple can be a polarizing ingredient for any savory dish but I found it to be a sweet and pleasant interlude given the soy/vinegar base of adobo. My only criticism for this dish is that it would have been nice to have it served separate from the rice. Adobo is very stew like. And I like to have some control with adobo sauce vs rice composition. Maybe that's just me? Something truly unique were the soy and vinegar oyster shooters. I was skeptical and thought it would be too punchy. But they totally worked. It was delicious. I'm excited to see what items make it on to Barkada's menu in the future. Five stars for the culture. read more

This restaurant has potential. Super slow service. Salad was literally a bowl of lettuce with a roll on a paper plate for $10. The small plates were interesting and yet too spicy. The food was odd and not desirable. I realize that I am less of a foodie than Barkada is catering to but at this price point I want something crave-worthy. I want terrific service and an aesthetic that is better than paper plates. We were excited to have an Asian place in downtown Edmonds. This is not that place. I want Barkada to be a place I want to go to. read more

Food was nothing special, maybe I'm a little bias coming from an islander. The chicken kelaguen tasted like it was drowned too much in coconut milk. Pork adobo was just okay. Just don't come here with high expectations, otherwise prepare for a disappointment. Overall, if you don't like fusion and prefer authentic dishes dine else where. read more

Barkada Edmonds - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

So embarrassed. I recommended this place to my sister and brother in-law. We all went and it was the slowest service ever. We came at 5:00 and and left at 8, we didn't even have dessert. The families next to us, who ordered after us received their food first. The waitress was so sweet, But seemed very overwhelmed. My brother in law goes out to eat 5 days a week with His job and said this is the worst waitress he's ever had. The owner even came down to ask if we needed any togo containers, which we needed one and never received. The food is amazing, But the service is not good at all. read more

I have gone to Barkada twice. I think over time, the quality of the restaurant has gone down, which is unfortunate. First time I went was for dinner back in May 2019. We picked the wrong day because there were were two large birthday celebrations happening at the restaurant that same day and time. This resulted in service being quite slow (and less attentive). My boyfriend and I sat for 10 minutes before someone came and checked in with us, and then waited another 30+ minutes to get our food. (The parties for both birthdays were quite large in size so some understood.) We ended up ordering oysters, spam musubi, and sisig. When food arrived, the flavors were good and we talked about coming back when there was not a big group. Only ding on food is that our oysters were room temperature. We went to Barkada again on a Sunday in December 2019 while brunch was available. It was only us (group of two) and a family of four at the restaurant. Even with that, the service was slow. We ordered a few dishes -- spam and eggs, a pork belly dish (can't find it listed on the website and do not remember the name), and poke. Again, the food took a while to come out. When it did, it was really disappointing. The menu says they sous vide the eggs but all I think that did was add time for cooking -- it did not seem to be anything special. The rice for the poke was soggy and clumped together. For how underwhelming the food was, I felt the prices were really inflated. One final note is that they play Netflix in the restaurant on a TV they have mounted over a table. If you aren't sitting right at that table, it is fine. However, for brunch, we were seated there and they turned a holiday movie on while we were waiting for our food. We couldn't have conversation because they had the sound up so loud so it could be heard by the whole restaurant. We thought about asking them to turn it off but the family of four started watching the movie and we felt we would look like jerks to ask them to turn it off. If Barkada wants to play something at the restaurant, they might consider moving the TV so it is not hanging over one particular table. read more

Upon entry we were greeted and welcomed. The decor is casual with outside, inside and more private lower level seating. Play cards, games or just have a drink with friends. A very friendly atmosphere. The real reason to go is the food. Give this place a try, don't miss out. The menu is a uniquely Asian palate with a Filpino accent. You have to try the Kilawin which is raw fish served with a vinegar marinade. It will melt in your mouth. Stop by and give it a try, you won't regret it. read more

What a great addition to this area. Fresh seafood and sushi in a fun casual atmosphere. The rolls are well made and beautiful. The tuna ceveche fresh, with yummy shrimp chips. The Moscow Mule Slushee is unique and packs a punch. The kind of place you could eat at often. The wait staff is friendly which is fun. And the owner, Brian and his wife and son are truly the nicest people you'll meet. read more

Barkada Edmonds - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Shocked by the 5 star review. We had the adobo and it was probably the worst i have ever had. The cold canned pineapple on top tasted spoiled (like wine) way too sweet. Not enough sour. Mostly rice hardly any meat. My husband had the Siq siq and he didn't like it at all meat was very hard and dry. We also had the edamame it was served cold and tasted like lime. Not my cup of tea. Very cute place maybe good for drinks? We didn't have any though. My feeling is that it's a cross between Hawaiian and Filipino food but I eat Hawaiian food and Filipino food often and this totally missed the mark. I think they tried to make it too trendy. U Looking for really great Filipino food you gotta drive to Kent! read more

LOVED OUR Food!! Had the singleness crab burrito, hamachi poke boat, and ono giant shrimp chips. The hamachi was amazing and fresh mixed it up a little and made ono giant shrimp chip tostada with the hamachi poke. SO AMAZINGGGG!! I'll be back again!! read more

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For starters, we are so excited to have this restaurant in our neighborhood! Not only is it open later than other places, we walked in and it was happy hour! The vibe is extremely quaint and inviting and the people that work here are very welcoming and super friendly. Plus, the downstairs is very intimate and dark giving a totally different vibe for those who might want to sit for a while and relax. So far, we are huge fans! Truly hope that this place stays here for years to come. read more

Barkada Edmonds - Such a quaint vibe here. - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Truly some of the tastiest- and healthy - Hawaiian food I've had in the PNW. The chicken and pork are tremendous.

I, no kidding, felt like I was back in Hawaii for a moment. Food is great and when Johnny Utah is on tap, it makes it even better.

My family (two kids younger than 4) and I have been to Barkada a couple times now. Great experiences every time. You can tell there is a lot of thought and passion put into the food, everything is delicious, everything! If I had my way I would order one of everything. The staff has always been great even though the kids are not easy. This is Asian-Fusion food with a focus on "Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese and a variety of other" inspirations. It is not straight up Filipino food - not sure why there are a few reviewers thinking that. Cannot wait to come back, I'm getting a babysitter so we can stay longer!!! read more

So good! I was honestly impressed. The food was beautifully presented and tasted just as good. The Spam Musubi was especially good, delicious sauce around it. read more

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You know you love a new restaurant when you're thrilled to see a waiting list and a huge crowd outside. And there's no wonder it has happened so quickly, Edmonds has been waiting for eateries like this- excellent atmosphere, trendy, original menu, suburban location with downtown quality cocktails. Family friendly in the way a small town haven like Edmonds needs a place to be but so on point happening that even with your kids in tow you feel like you're having a hip night out in the city. Later in the evening the families thin out and it's the best bar venue in Edmonds. We go weekly, and the days in between those incredible MaiTais drag on and on... Did you know they make the orgeat syrup in house? The grenadine syrup? That's a secret. Don't miss this place- food, drinks and an experience you will remember and want to return to again and again. In answer to the previous review from a Filipino, I sent Filipino friends who could not stop raving about it, they texted me during and after their first visit and when we made plans to go out together insisted we meet at Barkada. read more

Great little restaurant. ~kinda of Filipino/Japanese... Good Food! Great Service! Slow Roasted Pork (Lechon) just added to menu a Must! Kinilaw Filipino poke good. Spicy Tuna... Good but mine is better. Drinks simple but super flavorful. Simple, Young, & Definitely worth a try read more

Went here expecting Filipino food. We ordered the kinilaw, sisig, spam masubi and edamame. The kinilaw was nothing more than poke ( not sour at all). The sisig was anything but sisig. The spam masubi was decent and the edamame was cold but had good flavor. Overall the food was OK. If you come here expecting traditional Filipino food you'll be sorely disappointed. read more

Went there on Saturday night a few weeks ago around 9pm after the Cazzimero concert in Edmonds. Food was not good, staff preoccupied, fancy drinks not good either. Will not be back. PS we tried going there a few times over the past year, but never actually made it in due to the inattentive door staff and just left. read more

Quaint happening joint in lil ol Edmonds. I'm in Edmonds a lot because I commute on the ferry. I usually try to find an eating establishment to grab a bite as I wait but the dreaded Friday line up at the terminal. I've driven by this place dozens upon dozens of Friday nights and was never intrigued enough to look it up on Yelp. Last night I was interested in something different. Hawaiian Filipino fusion caught my eye on Yelp. Wow! read more

This place is amazing! We've been twice now and cannot get enough of the Buko Pandan cocktail. For apps, you can't go wrong with the oyster shooters or garlic edamame, and while many of the entrees sound great, I will be hard pressed not to order the pork belly every time I go, it's just that good. read more

I have been craving chicken adobo, and this place just so happens to be the only place that could potentially settle my appetite. We came quite a ways to get to this place, and I hate to admit it. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in how bland and dry the chicken was. I left that place very upset for spending that much money on food that isn't worthwhile. read more

Tasty marinated huli huli chicken and pork tocino . I wished the BBQ plate had more side salad.

What a great place to discover with friends! The staff came around and made sure we were enjoying our food.The combination plates are perfect for those who want to explore Filipino cuisine and who cannot make up their minds. I had the poke and chicharron. Rounded out with kale salad it's just the right amount of acidity to counter the richness of the meat. The purple potato salad and rice for tasty too. My friends had the garlic shrimp and pork belly. One had the traditional Kalua pig which was perfectly prepared.The drinks were fun with lots of island flavors. As a bonus, we bought a bag of Ono shrimp chips with furikake topping. Mmm! We had a great time and will be back again. read more

Delicious food, great drinks. 100% worth your time, especially if the idea of an adult Capri sun while enjoying some Pacific Islander food is something you didn't know you needed in your life. read more

Went there yesterday (05/21/21) waited 45 minutes for 2 items and sub par food. I got their chicken adobo which was a bit on the too salty side. Their rice was over cooked and mushy, the portion sizes weren't great either, too much rice, not enough meat. I also got their Mac salad which was sad to say the least, no flavor but cold under seasoned macaroni noodles. I feel like that (the Mac salad) is a staple food item in the kind of food they serve and it was beyond disappointing. I hope they can get their quality of food up and their wait time shortened because it wasn't worth the money. read more

Fun place for sushi and snacks and super dog friendly. A little on the outskirts of the main Edmonds marina area, but still walkable. They have a some strange hours, so check before you show up. read more

SO happy to be writing this update. I finally decided to return to Barkada after a not-so-great first experience, & so happy I did. I went here for a late dinner with a couple others & we had a great experience. Friendly & much more knowledgeable staff, quick service, the food was great! So happy to see more of a Filipino influence, especially since there aren't many Filipino places around here. We had the Longanisa fried rice, Afitada, & Spam Musubi. All dishes that take you back home & remind you of what Lola feeds you when you come visit. I was also glad to see the upgrade from paper plates. I'm glad they seemed to have worked out the kinks. Honestly so excited to return again soon! Also the li hing drink is bomb! Everything is a little pricey for the portion size, but it's rare to find such bomb Filipino food, so I'm okay with it. read more

My boyfriend and I were craving Filipino food and typically we would go to Manila Sunset in Tukwilla but didn't want to drive down there since we live in lynnwood. He's heard of Barkada before and so we decided to give it a try. It isn't too bad but I wouldn't say it's authentic Filipino food; not sure if it's because we grew up with real authentic food made by our moms and Lola's but this was a little different. Our server (who I think is also the owner, not sure?) was super nice and welcoming. He also said that their food is a take on Hawaii/Filipino culture which is why I'm assuming the food was a little different. I looked over the menu before coming in and was hoping to get arroz caldo and my boyfriend was hoping to get some lechon kawali but as we sat down, the menu was a little different from what I saw online and on their Instagram. I'm assuming they switch up their menu everyday/every week which kind of sucks because what they were offering that day wasn't what we were looking for. We ended up getting adobo, sisig, a rum slushie drink, and oyster shooters. Would definitely recommend the alcoholic rum slushie and oyster shooters but as for the main dishes, it was okay. The atmosphere and decor though was very modern and I loved it! Overall though, it was okay. Probably wouldn't come back if I was craving for Filipino food but it was a good experience. read more

Barkada Edmonds - Top left: sisig Top right: Rum slushie Bottom left: Oyster shooters Bottom right: Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

The best poke I've ever had + delicious cocktails to boot. Not to mention, fabulous service! Cannot wait to come back! Really excellent stuff. read more

Everything looked so amazing and I finally narrowed it down to the Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl and the Himachi Bowl. The waitress said both were amazing and offered to split them. I've gotten a split bowl each time since and LOVE it!!!!! The oyster shooters are also phenomenal! read more

First of all, please update your website. It says night time hh is Monday through Saturday, but when I came with friends on a Saturday night at 9, we were told they don't have hh anymore at night. Then I called the next day to verify and I was told they do have hh at night but it's only Monday through Friday. Um... OK. Annoying because my friend drove over from Redmond for a happy hour that didn't exist. As for food, most of it was very good. I highly recommend the pork belly sisig. Ahi tuna ceviche was good. Such a great idea to put in fish sauce. Ginger chicken noodle soup was just "meh". Nothing special. Oh, I recommend the ube ice cream too! Don't forget the ube coconut boba slush! You can barely taste the rum, but that's not a bad thing. The boba is not the same big fat boba in bubble tea drinks. It's actually small tapioca pearls which I prefer. I wish they had a larger menu. Food selection is pretty limited. Our waitress was attentive and patient. Lots of street parking. Would I come back? The hh situation makes me want to say no because I'm still annoyed, but we'll see. read more

Barkada always delivers with delicious, creative food. I love trying new things every time I go in, and also enjoy some of the staples like the oyster shooters. And the drinks are great too! I can't get enough of that Painkiller. Every time I've visited I've had great, super friendly service. read more

The best Filipino/Hawaiian fusion food in Edmonds, hands down. If you have never had port belly sisig, you must order it. If you have, you should still order it, because these guys make it better. Recently they got beer taps installed, so you can get a pint of refreshing beer from the tap, which is always better tasting (better experience too). During pandemics you can get a growler togo! ;) They have compostable / biodegradable to-go silverware (even the plasticlike wrapper is biodegradable) Which is bonus. And the owner is a totally rad individual, who likes to have special events all the time. You will be satisfied with your experience before you even get to taste you food. And after you eat, you will be hooked. You have been warned. read more

Very cozy and people are pleasant. I would definitely recommend and I'll come back for more

I want to do this review carefully because I met the owner and he seems to have worked so hard to get to this. "Barkada" means to have a tight group of friends, who hang out with each other all the time when they get a chance and hang out anywhere they please. If you are my "Barkada", you're my homie! Also means "we are" very good friends. I'd like to see more another time and yes, I will always support my Filipino culture. Hence, I will give it another try. It was a nice first time experience and I enjoyed it. I really did. First impression is always very important to me. I was greeted with pleasant smiles and hellos. That was nice... I chose to sit at the bar because it's always easier that way and seems to have much faster service. My timing was right as HH just started at 9pm, need I waste time to ponder? I went straight for the cocktail menu. I asked what the popular is and so "Manila slush" it is. (Manila is where I was born so, perfect!) I liked it very much! It was a perfect mix of sweetness (not too sweet) and a kick of you know what, and also has a little slice of grapefruit inside (I think it was) the pouch. Yes, I said a pouch. I wasn't sure how I felt at first when it came to me but now I get it! If you have been in the Philippines, when you go to buy a soda or pop from a typical non-suburbia store, they always put the drink in a plastic bag (think of ziploc) and puts a straw inside it. That is how you would drink it! True story! I think that was the idea. I get it... But you know what they didn't go wrong with? It's San Miguel beer and the Red Horse lager which, "Red Horse, the first extra-strong beer brand in the Philippines, is the high-alcohol beer brand of San Miguel Brewery, it is a deeply hued lager with distinctive sweetish taste balanced by a smooth bitterness that leads in a strong alcohol kick." (Wikipedia) It was awesome but be very careful how much of this you drink...It will kick your A--! Then, I went for the HH goodies, I meant grubs. 4 oysters shooters, 1 order of spicy tuna rolls, 1 soba salad and a poke bowl. I was hungry! I really like the spicy tuna and tasted like it should. It was nice to taste, nuff spiciness-just right. The shooters were nice but the sauce was a bit strong for me. I say this bcs my salt intake is always very low. The soyu was a bit much and tangier. The Soba salad was nice and light and filling as well. The poke bowl? It was nice but could've had more poke pieces. Otherwise, it was tasty and very filling. I thought a ordered a bit much... I get that this does not have a full blown Filipino menu. It takes a whole lot to have a Filipino restaurant because our foods are not easy to make by all means. However, there is no right or wrong on cooking Filipino foods because Philippines consist of hundreds of islands and were influenced by so many other cultures. True story! Making a name for ourselves is initially hard work but mixing it up - is a very good way to invite more cultures that we are not familiar with. I like his set-up. It's straight to the point, sort of a minimalist (a compliment...) and I so get it! Do check it out if you are in the area. You're welcome! read more

This place is a fabulous community gathering place. You can bring the kids or come with your girlfriends and enjoy fun and fruity cocktails and quality Filipino fusion food. It's obvious the owner amd head chef is passionate about each dish he makes as there is usually always something new and seasonal to try. This has quickly become our go to spot in Edmonds. Do yourself a favor and drop by to try their frozen moscow mule (addicting) and a fresh and flavorful poke bowl. Their spam masubi is also spot on. read more

Owner Brian was a great host willing to not only make honest recommendations (his favorites and least favorites), but also willing to adjust items for specific diets. The food made me feel healthier for eating it! First of all, we had a boozy shake with tiny tapioca balls served in a "Filipino style street bag" that was soooo good! It was purple-made from beets and other magic ingredients. Then we had the tamarind/ginger broth which I will be buying in bulk whenever I feel an illness coming on. The other two dishes we ordered were beautifully presented and tasted even better. It's very casual with picnic tables upstairs and cozy seating downstairs where there are board games to borrow and play. Upstairs, the tables have playing cards to encourage community fun. The outside area looked great with fireside seating-too cold for me. The menu changes weekly based on availability of fresh ingredients. I can't wait to go back! read more

Barkada Edmonds - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington