I came here for Dad's chicken! The grilled chicken pod, that's in this little food pod area behind…read moreWalgreens. They seem like the talk of the town too! Well, after finally getting a chance to browse all the pods, I found Dad's chicken, but nothing was grillin'. So I came back here to Pares PDX Express instead. Checked out the side menu, checked out the prices, and out comes a brutha from anotha mutha! Welcomes me, so I asked my pare "What's good?" He said, "Everything!" smh, "Damn!" A good sign :(but not a good sign for me healthwise:) haha! I asked how long he's been open, and he said, "Since September." Still fresh and new to me, so my yelpie duty was to support my locals. Here's what I ordered: Drawn to the Crispy Kare-Kare ($15), this caught my eyes! (Optional read) Typically, the Filipino kare-kare meat used is with cuts of chuck steak and boney beef neck. Some like using pork hocks. Sometimes kare-kare will have beef tripe added. But personally for me, I love my mom's version using oxtail. I don't like the neck, I don't need tripe, it's gotta be OXTAIL!!! Besides, it's all about the stew and the saucy peanut buttery flavor. About Pares PDX kare-kare version... I saw "Crispy" and knew this was referring to either crispy pata or lechon kawali (aka deep fried pork belly with skin). They serve their kare-kare with crispy pork belly, bok choy, long string beans, and eggplant. The stew of peanut sauce was drizzled on top. With the home-made shrimp bagoong (fried shrimp paste) in between. I would have stayed outside on the patio tables, but it was going to rain. So I rushed home, and mmm mmm mmm the pieces were still nice and crispy indeed! I haven't had pork belly in so long that I was in heaven, not worrying if I needed to go to the hospital afterwards lol. You can have the dish with plain rice or garlic rice. I chose the garlic rice, which is almost a given. A bit of more information: ~ They've got a QR code to view the menu and/or place an order. ~ Majority or nearly all of the dishes were $15 average. ~ To feed your eyes, there are pics of the dishes on the side of the truck. ~ Service was pleasant and fast. Can't say I'll ever order what I can make myself, like adobo, sisig, pinoy style spaghetti, or lumpia, but I will definitely be back to try their version of pansit palabok, laing, dinuguan, and turon. I'll even try their "halo halo" next time! The Filipino authenticity, kinda like mom's style is here! Come check them out!

I'm leaving this review primarily for the incredibly frustrating and seemingly systemic…read moreunreliability when ordering delivery from PDX PARES. Multiple times now, I have placed an order, watched the status change to "Confirmed" and even "Preparing," only for the restaurant or their system to cancel the order abruptly after the Dasher is already assigned or on their way. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it completely wastes time and effort planning a meal. A major contributing factor is that they frequently forget to close and update their DoorDash channel, showing they are available for online ordering when they are not. It gives the false hope that the food is on its way, only to be cancelled last minute, forcing a scramble to find dinner/lunch elsewhere. The management needs to seriously address their online order process, communication with delivery platforms, and their kitchen capacity. If you cannot fulfill an order, it should be rejected immediately, not 30-40 minutes after confirmation. Until this issue is fixed, I cannot recommend ordering from here, especially for delivery. It's too unreliable to depend on.

First things first - this restaurant has a very small seating area with two very small tables. We…read more(3 people) dined in, but I have to assume that almost 100% of their business is takeaway. That said, we were not like sardines in a tin, we were comfortable in the space we had. It is probably relevant, though, to mention that two of the 3 people in our party were very small Filipinas. The entrees were excellent. Those were, in no particular order, lechon, Bicol Express and pork belly. We also got a large side of lumpia, which was not bad, but rather, decidedly average, so it suffered in comparison to the superb entrees. Additionally, they sliced it into small diagonal-cut (think of the way ziti pasta is cut) pieces, which I imagine was done for the sake of presentation, but I didn't find it visually appealing in the least. No matter, it's a mere trifle compared to the overall meal. The Sapin Sapin dessert was also fantastic, and somehow we made room for that after eating the generous entrees. The service was attentive and professional without being overbearing. Definitely coming back here again, and so are the two Filipinas (Tacloban and Mindanao). I think that sums it up neatly, right?

We decided to try this place because we wanted something different and were excited after seeing…read moreall the good reviews. Unfortunately, our experience started off on the wrong foot because of the customer service. The guy taking our order was not very pleasant and gave us a reluctant vibe from the beginning. When we try a new place, we usually order several different dishes so we can get a good variety of what they have to offer. We ordered three plates, and he asked, "How many people are you ordering for because you already have three plates?" That comment didn't sit right with us, but we let it go. As we continued ordering different items, he made more awkward comments, including, "Are you sure you want that? It's the same thing, just made differently." We honestly didn't understand why he was trying to discourage us from ordering. If someone is willing to pay for the food, why try to talk them out of buying it? It left us feeling very unwelcome. We waited nearly 30 minutes for our food, which we understood because we ordered a good amount. But when the food came out, there were no pleasantries or anything that made us feel welcomed as customers. Unfortunately, the customer service completely overshadowed the experience for us. Customer service is a big pet peeve of mine. If I feel like I'm being treated unpleasantly or made to feel unwelcome, I'm not likely to return. Safe to say, we will not be going back. As for the restaurant itself, it is very small. There were only about two tables inside, along with some outdoor seating, so I would not recommend it for larger groups. Three people would probably be the most comfortable for the indoor space. The food itself was okay. Honestly, I think we may have rated it higher if we had a better experience with the customer service. The two dishes we really enjoyed were the dinuguan and laing. They also give a good portion of rice. Unfortunately, when you combine the food with the customer service and the very limited indoor seating, this just wasn't a place we would return to. **Customer Service: 1/10** **Inside/Seating: 1/10** **Food: 5/10**

This Filipino market delivers what we miss from back home…read more Choices are plenty. I understand that they have transferred new ownership. We congratulate and wish them success. If you need something to make Filipino delights, this is a must stop.

We go to a Filipino store, to buy something we craved, when we were growing up. Or find ingredients…read morefor some Filipino dish. We came for nothing in mind, only because it's a Filipino Market. We ended up buying more than we planned on buying. Impulse buying? Maybe! But, when I see something not carried in other Asian stores, when I see something in the baked goods not carried anywhere else. . . this is where you can find them. Snacks, smoked fish, various types of canned sardines, they're ALL HERE! What's missing? Fresh fruits, but they're already found at Safeway or Freddies!

I come here whenever Im craving some 808 breakfast. The 20min drive is always worth it. Their…read moremenu is simple, the flavors are delicious, service is friendly. This stuff is made to order, so keep your patience in check! It takes time to cook great food. Normal orders are silog and fried rice both with longanisa, sometimes with brrakfast sliders with spam to share

Amazing customer service and great food too! Went for the first time and was truly amazed at how…read moremuch flavor the food had! Everything tasted fresh

We came in during the snowstorm and was happy to see it's opened for business. We placed our order…read morevia a tablet and our food was done within 10 minutes. Upon the first bite, everything was good! We got the lumpia plates and the pineapple kicker hamburger, and they came in generous portion. Everything was crunchy and served hot, they were enjoyable. Then we started noticing things are a bit different when I bit into the pancit. It's quite... sour! Then I noticed my lumpia tasted quite dry as well. That's when my boyfriend said he wished his burger buns were less soggy. We put more thoughts into this meal, and came up with this conclusion: we understand it's "fusion food", but the thing I like about Filipino food, is it's fatty and delicious. So when food tasted dry-ish and sour, I got confused! I might try some other items on their menu later, fingers crossed!!

I recall there being a HunnyBeez cart in Newberg, and have always wanted to try it out. Found out…read morethey had a location in Aloha near us! The lumpia is nice and crisp, the shanghai version is kind of like potsticker filling - filled with seasoned ground pork. However, they looked a bit burnt and had a stale flavor on the crispy skin. This was particularly evident in their fries - oddly dark, oily and a strange flavor. It may be due to old frying oil. Brisket is pretty good, nice seasonings. Rice that comes with it is overcooked mush though. Pick your sides wisely! I think this will be a pass for us in the future.

The food is authentic, service is friendly and ambiance we enjoy when going there. Food is fresh…read moreand presentation is great. We don't live as close now but the memories of this place shall be cherished forever. The owners are from Hawaii and the spirit of Aloha and caring for the community have always stood out.

Pretty yummy halo halo, so refreshing in this heat! It was a little awkward to eat with a spoon…read morethru the tiny hole in the cup but it came with a straw too, so no issue really

WEIRD people work at this store. slender Lady cashier would not give me my card back! I had to…read moremuster all composure to refrain from yelling at her as she severely lacks BOUNDARIES. I don't want to talk badly but I will just say this; I will never step foot in your store again. You have great potential; prime location, competitive pricing but your customer service is extremely OFFENSIVE! Too bad for you, I love to shop at Asian grocery but NOT @Manila. 0/10 Ladies & Gents I suggest to shop at Uwajimaya, best customer experience! Or go to 99, Hmart..there are tons of alternatives.

Service! Rude owner who is apparently unhappy and it truly shows. It's unfortunate bc I do come…read morehere since it's the closest market that has an assortment. Next time I'll make the e drive to Portland where they appreciate my business. Spent $65 to get a rude comment about not putting away a taro root as I overlooked it when I was in a hurry. Last time I spend money here! So much for supporting a small business.

Has more food carts now - some bbq options , Indian food cart , momos , Mexican etc …read more.. There are also some coveted seating options with space heaters, decent parking lots and not very crowded. Tried 4 good carts and love all of them. Done if my personal favourites are : Daddy's chicken and Mouthful momos

Omg so my husband brought home some Togo dinner for us and he chose tai food for me. It was soo…read moreyummy! We have been again since! Definitely go there it's so good!!!

Great!!!! So good good selection and prices too. I come here for Thai tea and leave with a full…read morebasket

Found exactly what I was looking for and got some Chinese dried prunes for snacking on. Great…read moreselection and prices!

Food was delicious service was quick and perfect Felt like…read morehome on Oahu ! Mahalo Loved the music!

Ordered: -Shredded chicken plate…read more-Teriyaki chicken plate -Garlic chicken plate -Musubi Pro: -Standout was the fried chicken. Crunchy & juicy! -Mac salad was light and subtly sweet -They have vegetable sides -Generous portions -Plenty of parking -Patio seating Con: -Other chicken dishes were dry (can be fixed with some sauce they provide). Wish the teriyaki chicken was more tender & cut thinly -Out of certain items (musubi, noodles/fried rice) :-( by 6pm Sunday Food is made to order, so we needed to wait 15 min~