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Came here around 11 on a Sunday and it was already quite busy. I had to park on the street as the parking lot was already full. When I arrived they asked if I had a reservation, which I didn't but since there were only two of us they were able to seat us right away. The server was working hard as they were very busy but she was very pleasant and helpful and explained their menu to us. I had the chicken sisig which was full of flavor and my friend had the breakfast lumpia. I had a bite of the lumpia and the inside was delicious but I didn't like the crepe but that's a personal preference, it was cooked to perfection. I had a few cocktails that were delicious as well. Smaller space but nice space with a few TVs and a bar area. The food was good, the service was great. I would certainly check this place out again to try some of their other items.
Chicken inasal is one of my favorite dishes and Bonifacio's version, while not quite Chicken-House-in-Bacolod level, is the best I have had in the US. Excellent mix of textures. Massive portion of chicken for the price, juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, with great flavor. I wish there was chicken oil, but the sinamak/soy sauce dip was great. For dessert, I ordered the ube carioca, with a crunchy exterior and chewy interior. Service was attentive and while the restaurant was fairly busy for a Saturday lunch, there were a handful of tables and bar seating available for walk ins. Free parking in the outside lot.
Loved seeing multiple vegetarian items on the menu at Bonifacio! The weekday lunch menu had very generous portions, and everything tasted really good. I especially loved the calamansi juice and bok choi! The space inside was cute and service was overall good. Would definitely go back!
This place reminded me of my grandma's cooking with a modern twist. Very friendly staff. Large menu with the traditional items like chicken adobe but also modern items like a breakfast lumpia. Very large portion sides. My favorite was the Ube Chicken &Waffles. Just wished it was white meat chicken. Got the Kimchee Bloody Mary which was flavored more with kimchee than vodka. Make a reservation! This is smaller space so walk-ins be prepared to wait. A walk in group was told wait could be up to 90 minutes.
My friend, who is an Ohio local, recommended Bonifacio and said she brings everyone here when they visit. After trying it for Sunday brunch, I can totally see why. Definitely make a reservation because it gets busy. The atmosphere: The restaurant is cute and inviting, with both table and bar seating. The food: We started with a side of the ube waffle for the table, and it was fluffy and delicious. I ordered the Pork Tocino Silog, which came with arroz caldo, salad, rice, and an egg. The pork was tender and coated in a sweet, flavorful marinade that tasted nostalgic in the best way. The vinaigrette added a nice tang, and the salad balanced the plate with a refreshing, palate-cleansing bite. The standout for me was the arroz caldo. I cannot rave about it enough! It reminded me of Vietnamese porridge, but thicker and a little chewier. It was warm, comforting, and the perfect start to the meal. The service: Great throughout, and the staff was attentive and friendly.
My coworker was doing some research on some Filipino places and this place got his interest. He told me about it and I was interested myself. I was skeptical about this place because I, myself, is also Filipino and is very particular about our food. I will say my expectations were met. I was surprised with all the flavors. This made me feel like I was eating at a family party or at home. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT NOT ONE BIT. This place made me feel like I was at home cooking with my mom, tita (Auntie), or lola (grandma). We came from Cincinnati and this place was well worth the trip! I would definitely come back!
Bonifacio is easily one of my all-time favorite restaurants in Columbus. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance pulls you in -- rich cultural vibes, beautiful aesthetics, and an atmosphere that feels both cozy and exciting at the same time. I've been here for so many different nights and occasions, and it never disappoints. If you can, come on one of their Boodle nights -- it's such a fun, immersive experience, and everything is served fresh, hot, and incredibly flavorful. My absolute go-to order is the chicken pyanggang with garlic rice, chili crisp potatoes, fried bok choy, veggie lumpia, and their crispy fried green beans. Every dish is packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care. Another huge plus: it's super affordable for the quality and portions you get. You truly get a ton of bang for your buck. Honestly, Bonifacio is even cheaper than a lot of fast-food spots, and I would choose this place over fast food any day without hesitation. The service has always been amazing -- every server I've had has been kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, which makes the experience even better. Seating is a bit limited and can feel tight at times, and some of the chairs aren't the most comfortable -- but it's a small trade-off for how good the food is. I also love that they have a drive-thru pickup window in the back, which is perfect when you want incredible food on the go. Highly recommend.
We were in the area and placed an online order to go for the crispy tofu, lumpia (one pork, one veggie), and the BBQ chicken skewers. The food was ready earlier than quoted, but we received a text message giving us a heads up that was the case. We were directed to pull around to the drive thru (yes, they have one!). Since this was our first visit, I'm not sure if the place was just really busy or if it's customary to need to call to notify them that they had a line in the drive thru, but that's what we ended up having to do after 10 minutes of no acknowledgement that they were even aware that we were there. Once we got the food, it was all well packaged for travel and quite tasty with generous portions. It was really nice that you have the option of doing mixed orders of lumpia and not just one or the other. The veggie was clearly "marked" by being wrapped in a bit of banana leaf in the container. For the entrees, they both came with rice and salad, but there was also an easy option right in the order form to request double rice or double salad instead of getting both. They also have a really nice allergy area to indicate any special requests/needs, as well as a long list of sauces from which to choose. We did double rice on the tofu and the standard rice and salad on the BBQ chicken. Both the tofu and chicken were cooked really well - chicken was tender and the tofu was nice and crispy, as promised by its name! Nice corner location with a small parking lot and drive thru.
Bravo!!!!! This foood is delicious!!!!! I ordered on uber eats and it arrived early. It was put together nicely. I ordered. Pork spring rolls.. meat filled perfect tasty. The right sweet sauce.. I ordered the tye chicken adobo with rice and salad. The chicken had a nice flavor was nice and tender and the rice was soft and had a nice flavor side salad was a spring mix with some tomatoes and there own signature dressing. It was kinda like a creamy Italian.. very tasty!! . I tried some of my friends adobo ribs meal. The ribs were so tender fell off the bone!!! This was a definite find!!!
Amazing Filipino food! Drove up to Columbus for a show and found this hidden gem for dinner. We ordered all the Filipino classics (lumpia, pancit, chicken adobo, lechon) which were all amazing. This is a modern Filipino restaurant, so found some fun add ins (green mango salad with savory shrimp paste sauce, eggplant side, ube donuts in chocolate dessert). Everything was delicious and we ordered more to go and enjoy the next day. Make sure you get a reservation and in early as it fills up fast and is a cozy spot/smaller parking lot.
Great customer service here! I also enjoyed the modern take on Filipino food. I really enjoyed the chicharron Tofu. The adobo rib is good, I love that the meat fell off the bone. They give pretty big portions, I definitely did not finish it! The ube colada was interesting, the initial taste is colada and finishes with an ube flavor. It was good. The ambiance reminds me of a nightclub in the Philippines it's a restaurant and has a bar too! You can also eat with your hands if you want.
Finally had the opportunity to go to Bonifacio, & it most definitely lived up to the hype! Everything about this place was amazing! The vibes and aesthetic were spot on, and I'd definitely recommend this spot for a fun date or a great meal with friends. The service was fast and incredibly friendly! It's recommended to get a couple of things from each part of the menu and share amongst the table, and that was definitely the way to go! The chicken skewers were so tender and tangy with the sauce they were basted in; one of the best skewers I've ever had! The ribs were fall off the bone good and the bok choy had this awesome glaze on it that made them irresistible! Their cocktail menu looks great and the mocktails were totally refreshing! You need to check them out if you haven't been, and go on a Boodle night if you can!
Finally able to eat here again-everytime we tried it was packed. Going at 2:00pm there wasn't a crowd.Seated immediately. We started with Veggie Lumpia-they were crispy and had great flavor and texture. Then we shared Grilled Pork Belly and BBQ chicken skewers. both came with a dekicious salad and huge serving of rice.I left with almost half my meal. It was delicious The chicken was moist and the sauce was wonderful. The pork belly was tender and very well seasoned.
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For the first-timer, expect a cozy, quaint restaurant with huge windows and a great bar (think tiki style). The cocktails are made to order, often with one-of-a-kind concoctions that are smooth but higher-priced. I tried the Chicken Adobo which was well balanced and filling. Can't wait to try again! read more
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I was here for dinner with my boyfriend on a Sunday night. There were only two tables occupied when we arrived. The waiter was very friendly and had carefully explained the menu to us. I had ordered the sisig from the small plates section while my boyfriend had ordered the grilled chicken inasal. I was actually looking forward to try out their sisig as I was craving for it. The sisig was served on a sizzling pan but it had slightly burned the bottom leaving a slight bitter taste. However, my boyfriend had enjoyed his meal and recommends it. We had also ordered the fried chicken skin which was crispy and delicious but definitely meant for sharing. The ube milkshake monster style is also a must try! The presentation was instagram worthy and at first I thought it would be too sweet but it turned out perfect. Overall we will definitely return to try out their brunch and lunch menu. read more
7 years ago
I don't give very many 5 stars, but this place is really fantastic. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. My first time having Filipino food and I'll definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
This was my first time at Bonifacio, and we accidentally went on "boodle night"! For the uninitiated, this is a night where the food is served on banana leaves set straight on the table, and eaten with hands. Thankfully as an Indian this was no biggie, but if you do prefer plates & silverware, they can provide them. We got the garlic rice, and I got the atchara and grilled eggplant while my friend got the chicken (I don't remember the preparation, sorry!) and the sautéed bok choy. The atchara is a green papaya salad in a tangy vinaigrette, and was a nice and refreshing accompaniment to the soft, silky grilled eggplant. The star for me was definitely the garlic rice -- beware, the bits of garlic are plentiful!! My friend really liked her chicken and bok choy as well, and my favorite part of the evening was watching her put a WHOLE bok choy into her mouth. So much fun and such a different experience! I asked for some hot sauce to go along with it, and they had sriracha and sambal oelek (my favorite!!). This added some nice flavor to the meal as well. Unfortunately, they ran out of all but one of the desserts and that was definitely the part I was most looking forward to trying. Oh well, guess I'll have to wait until next time! read more
Cool modernized menu of Filipino/Asian food & drinks. We sat at the bar to take advantage of the happy hour - $5 special cocktails, $1 off on apps. We got there right as they opened on a Thursday and the bar area filled up pretty quick. $5 special cocktails happy hours drink menu has some really interesting options, I wish I have time to try them all. I got the pineapple mojito, it's really light and refreshing. I really wanted to try the taro boozy bubble tea but I already had a non alcoholic taro bubble tea earlier :( For dinner, we split a kare kare - beef oxtail stew with java rice - mild light flavor, it was good but not amazing. The shrimp sauce on the side for additional seasoning is probably an acquired taste. The beef and oxtail are not as tender as I would like. For desert, we got a halo halo - it is really good! Crushed ice soaked in condensed milk topped with taro ice cream, flan, variety of tapioca and sweet red bean. Everything went surprisingly well together. It was perfect for a hot day and worth $10 to try out. One complaint I have for the restaurant is that they didn't seem to have air conditioning, there were fans blowing around but was still kind of hot. read more
9 years ago
Great service and great food. Good environment too. Easy to park. Saw the pictures and felt like the size was kinda small, so I ordered 2 entrees. With no doubt, I ate one and half entree and took the other half back home. lol. If you feel one entree is not enough, order some appetizers. The garlic rice is good. read more
So happy to find a Filipino restaurant near campus! My son attends OSU and brought us here for brunch. First impression... Large space, good number of tables, clean. We were greeted by a Filipino host who addressed me as "Po" (sign of respect)... Nice. My family of 4 ordered 5 dishes... 2 of us ordered Tocino with rice and a fried egg. Very good but the tocino was not as sweet as what I was used to growing up (yep, we are Filipino). My son ordered the longanisa which he loved... Rated it a 4.5. (Note that for those not used to Flip food... Both meats are quite fatty.) My hubbie ordered the Bonaficio which was a combo of tocino, longanisa, and corned beef (with fried egg and rice). They ran out of corned beef but didn't tell us until they came out with the food. Instead of the corned beef... They gave us a double portion of tocino. I wish they would have asked us if we still wanted the dish without the corned beef as it would have been the proper thing to do. I also ordered tortang talong. It is like an eggplant omelet but with added ground beef and veggies. I love eggplant and it was similar to a dish my grandma used to make me... so suffice to say... I loved it. The verdict? I would definitely return (if only to try the chicken and ube waffles)! I would also LOVE to give this place 5 stars for support but would feel remiss if I didn't point out the areas for improvement. Our server, Emily, never refilled out water glasses... She was not very attentive to us at all once she served the food (even though we were only one of three families there). Sorry, Emily! You were very nice though! The other negative was the cost. Our check... For the 4 of us was around $85 before tip (no drinks other than water). On a good note, we boxed plenty to go. I would suggest maybe making the portions a bit smaller to lessen the cost per plate. Overall, great food, big portions... Something out of the ordinary... Would definitely recommend! read more
7 years ago
So far, I've only been here on Boodle night (Thursdays). This was an easy 5 stars- I couldn't stop eating! Although the outside isn't very inviting, it's definitely got the flavor and the experience, and the staff were all very friendly. There were so many different menu items I wanted to try so I will definitely be returning. Tip: don't go here on a first date because it's very messy and you eat with your hands! read more
7 years ago
Delicious food!! They only serve food on banana leaves on certain days though. Food was served fairly fast. Great place for lunch with a coworker. Not really busy during work hours which is nice. Faster and better service. Staff is very friendly and was cool when we asked about the menu. read more
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4 years ago
Delicious! I had dinner here for a Bachelorette Party. The bride loves to try different types of food so this place was perfect. We made reservations and our table was ready upon arrival. Our waiter was super nice and accommodating! I had a lychee martini to drink and it was great! We had the lumpia and fried chicken skins for apps. Dinner was adobong monok, eggplant, bok choy,mangga, tofu & pusit. Dinner was served on a platter for everyone to pick through and enjoy. Loved the experience & loved the food. Highly recommend!! read more
10 years ago
Wow! Sunday brunch was delightful at Bonifacio! I ordered the fried chicken and purple yam waffles. I also got to try some Chicken Adobo from my husband's plate. So tasty! Our meals came with a bowl of hot chicken and rice porridge, too! The porridge was good, if a little plain. We learned from google that oatmeal is a type of porridge, but it can be made with other grains, too! The fried chicken came with a gravy on top. It was tender and juicy like fresh fried chicken should be. The waffles were indeed purple and not as sweet as typical waffles. They had a coconut sauce on top that was very good, and they were sprinkled with a little powdered sugar. The adobo sauce on my husband's chicken was so good. This location is small and was quite busy on a Sunday at 1 pm. Fortunately our group had reservations! read more
10 years ago
You'd unlikely notice that you're dining at a former Tim Horton's when stepping inside Bonifacio. On my first visit, I tried the burger and it was a deliciously messy experience! On my most recent visit, I couldn't resist my curiosity in the fried chicken and Filipino spaghetti. The chicken was really good, but the definite star of the dish was the Jufran (banana ketchup) Bolognese sauce. The sauce was sweet and had sliced sausage/hot dogs. It brought to mind the endless cans of Franco-American spaghetti I polished off as a kid, but elevated to gastropub level. For dessert, we had an Ube ice cream sandwich and turons. They we both beautifully plated, but let me be honest here, my review will be skewed because one of the few foods I despise is coconut. The turons were crispy spring rolls filled with banana and jackfruit. The coconut caramel sauce was not for me but enjoyed by others at the table. The ube ice cream was really good and I loved that it was coated in fruity pebbles! Also, our waitress was just the right amount of attentive and very pleasant. Overall, a very good dinner outing. read more
Had a truly memorable experience here tonight. Came here with some friends for the happy hour (tues-fri 5pm-6:30pm) which features $1 off bar foods and $5 specialty cocktails. My server (I think Erik?) was incredible and helped me and a few friends who have never been here really understand the menu so right from the get go service was awesome! He explained at length what a lot of the items were and for someone who has never tried Filipino cuisine before, this definitely helped me decide what to order. Bf and I ordered the lemongrass chicken, Kare Kare fries, and halo halo dessert which is shaved ice with toppings of jello, sweetened beans, Ube (purple yam) flavored ice cream, and flan! Dessert was definitely the standout. Our friends ordered these ube sliders for dessert and were completely mind blown. So delicious! The entree was pretty tasty as well. Personally doesn't fit my tastes (I like things creamy, drenched in sauce, bursting with flavor) but my bf loves chicken cooked simply and was very satisfied with the lemongrass chicken. I did however really enjoy the pickled veggie side. Way better than coleslaw! Our table also loved the Kare Kare fries. Generous amounts of gravy so if you're not into that let them know. 5 stars because I want this place to stick around. The cocktails looked so interesting and I'll definitely be back to try them!! So far service is great, food is high quality, and dishes are just the right kind of fusion. Yay for Columbus' burgeoning food scene!! read more
I used to love this place but I don't think it's as good as it was before - the flavors, the size, and the prices have definitely changed! I would say it's still pretty authentic which I really appreciate but it's definitely getting more expensive for the size of each dish. I went for brunch/lunch and got the corn beef hash which comes with brisket and I did not really like it - it was super limey and I didn't squeeze any lime on it, and there wasn't much flavor or anything to it! But I know other dishes are really good but I don't know if it's worth the prices. However, I went with a really large group and the servers were really accommodating and helpful which was really nice! read more
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+ Drinks were delicious especially the Kamayan Old Fashioned and Pineapple Mojito. + Asado Siobao with pork belly was very good. Best part of the meal - Almost unbearably hot inside. They said it was an old building and the a/c did not work well. Was sweating during the entire meal. - Fried chicken/spaghetti and the Escabeche were fairly average. Escabeche was almost more breading than fish. - Their online reservation system is broken. Tried to book a future reservation and it kept saying it could not book something in the past. Overall, the drinks are tasty and the Asado Siobao was especially good but not much else helps overcome its flaws. read more
We were in Columbus for a Filipino convention and the local buzz was Bonifacio. So we had to try them. We decided go there before we headed home to Cincinnati. We were one of the earliest there for their brunch. We got there at about 950 am and there were already a 4 cars waiting. Good sign! We were a party of 4 who ordered a variety of drinks and entrees. Coffee and juices(calamansi and guava) arrived promptly and were very good. Two of us had the tinapa with rice, and two had the Bonifacio, and we got to taste the eggplant omelet. The meals included an arroz caldo side dish which hit the spot. The entrees were masarap(delicious)! We had halo-halo for dessert and was authenticly masarap! They were really, really busy. In a matter of 45 minutes after they opened they were packed. Our server maintained her sweet smile and composure as things got really hectic. They have a bar which we noticed had more than adequate outlets for cellphone charging. This must be a great place to hang-out. I wonder what it's like for the dinner crowd. Overall our brunch experience was very positive. We know we'd like to come back. read more
7 years ago
Love this cute little place. The food is always so good. The drinks are a little pricey but nothing beats their adobo chicken and pork buns (appetizer). Me and my friends frequent this place and we always have a good time here. Service is always really good as well. read more
7 years ago
Went with a large-ish group of 8 and had a great time! The food came out quickly and tasted amazing. Staff was super friendly. Will definitely return and try some more dishes. The bonafacio was a great starter plate (it's so much food)! Everyone loved it. read more
3 years ago
Was here for Boodle night. It was absolutely one of the most exciting dining experiences I have ever had. Don't be scared, go for it! You basically eat off the table (covered in giant Palm leaves and with your hands. Eating rice and ripping your chicken apart is a little weird but part of the appeal. We picked Java rice (OMG so good!!) the chicken insala and pork belly.We also got the Chinese long beans and the marinated salad. The food was fresh, hot and so yummy. I was very pleasantly surprised. I have never had Filipino food so I can't speak for authenticity. The flavored were on point! My absolutely favorite thing was the Java rice, best rice I have had in my life. read more
GO GO GO GO GO! I'M SO EXCITED BECAUSE FILIPINO FOOD IS FINALLY IN COLUMBUS! Okay, I might be a bit biased; I am Filipino afterall. No, not really, but my soul is. My friends in Manila all nicknamed me siopao (a steamed bun filled with meat) because they say I'm white on the outside and brown on the inside. And after spending much of my 20s in the Phils, I accept that nickname proudly. So I'm going to try to keep the rest of the review a bit more organized from this point on, but what I want to do is just shake you and ask WHY AREN'T YOU ALREADY IN THE CAR TO GO TO BONIFACIO. --What's Filipino food like?-- Don't make the mistake of thinking it's similar to any other Asian cuisine. Trust me -- it's not. The Philippines is primarily made of Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese influence, and the food reflects that. The dishes are simple and humble, yet delicious and comforting. Remember the first time you had Vietnamese pho and thought, "Why haven't I been eating this my entire life?" Well, that's exactly how Filipino food is going to make you feel. Lots of rice and pork options, but Bonifacio does flex to its audience a bit with great gluten-free and vegetarian options. --Who will love it?-- I feel super protective of my beloved Philippines (and now of Bonifacio), so I hope I can set a few expectations. If you're bougie or basic, maybe skip this one. If you're open-minded, adventurous, and just love good food and cocktails-- then run right this second to Grandview. There's also a pink elephant in the room: If you're new to Filipino cuisine, nothing is going to taste like what you expect. Yes, fried chicken is typically served with a side of sweet spaghetti. Yes, balut (a partially-formed duck embryo) is a delicacy and isn't weird at all. Yes, halo halo is a shaved ice dessert with sweet beans -- and it's effing delicious. --What should you eat?-- -I would tell any first-timer to get adobo. It's ridiculously good chicken that's been marinated in soy sauce, bay leaves, and garlic. And it's dark meat FYI -- don't ask for a breast. -On a repeat visit, get the fried chicken and spaghetti. It's a Filipino fave! -You HAVE TO HAVE TO get the lechon. It's the most crispy and delicious pork. Stupid good. -Definitely snack on lumpia, which is like little spring rolls filled with meat. -If your dish comes with a side of rice, get the garlic rice instead of plain. Trust. -End your meal with the most Filipino dessert possible -- halo halo. It literally means "mix mix," which is so appropriate. It's shaved ice, evaporated milk, sweet red beans, almond and coconut jelly, leche flan, and ube (purple yam) jam. It's EVERYTHING. -Hell, just try it all. --The cocktails-- Derek Reno of The Reno Reserve crafted and curated the cocktail list here, and he poured all of his heart (and a lotta booze) into these drinks. My mind is blown by how Filipino they are --and at the same time how Columbus they are. Ingredients from the Phils + local spirits make these some of the tastiest and most creative cocktails I've ever had anywhere. I would totally come here just to drink. Tbh, these drinks are everything I always wanted the Grass Skirt Tiki Room to be -- lots of flash and flare (and dry ice!) but really strong and delicious cocktails that aren't super sweet. Which one to try? Just pick one and go down the list. They're that good. --The service-- The service here is perfect. Filipinos are known to be the friendliest people on the planet, and Bonifacio did not disappoint. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our server was on point: She was helpful, excited about navigating us through the menu, and never left us wanting for a thing. Really stellar service. --One last thing-- Bonifacio is new, so be kind to them while they work out any kinks. But if you go with an open mind and an empty stomach -- I think you're going to fall in love with the Philippines just like I did. read more
4 years ago
I have to say that I was a huge fan of Thai Basils, but I didn't go there enough to be super disappointed that it was being replaced, especially with a Filipino restaurant run by the Red Velvet crew, since that's a cuisine that really hasn't become big in Columbus. If you're familiar with Thai Basils or Red Velvet, you may be surprised to find that this is a sit down restaurant. You can call for takeout, but don't expect to order up at the counter. They have a full service bar with a bunch of unique cocktails as well, so I'd highly recommend checking those out. I was there for lunch and passed on the drinks, but I did get to try a few dishes. The bartender was nice, but for lunch time, they seemed to have way too many people on. My Diet Coke was super flat, but that can be fixed. It's hard for me to get just one thing my first time at a new restaurant, and this menu has so many good looking dishes that I've never had before which made it even more difficult. I ended up trying the spring rolls and Chicken Adobo. I'm not one to order chicken when I'm eating out unless it's fried, but this is a quintessential Filipino dish, so I gave it a shot. The spring rolls were decent, but they weren't really memorable. I could have done without them and tried something else, but the bar food's a little pricey if you're combining it with an entree, especially for lunch. I was a huge fan of the Chicken Adobo. The skin on the chicken had great flavor and was nice and crispy, and you could really taste the soy, garlic, and vinegar in the chicken. It comes with the some fresh veggie mixture, and you can get white or garlic fried rice on the side. I went with the garlic fried rice, and even though it wasn't all that more flavorful than regular white rice, it did it's job of soaking up the juices leftover from the chicken. Bonifacio doesn't have a massive menu, but it's a good introduction to Filipino food, which I'd assume most of Columbus isn't all too familiar with. And even though I'm probably won't be trying the Balut any time soon, most of the entrees were very appealing, so I'll definitely be try some new things. In fact, I don't think there's a single entree that I didn't want to try, so you can expect many more pictures to come in the future. read more
7 years ago
Want help with thee menu? Just ask for recommendations. That's what we did. Started with pork lumpia (spring rolls)- delicious, but not why you'll want to seek this place out. Our entrees were the chicken inasal and the pancit bihon. These dishes are why I would shout at you to come eat at Bonifacio. Filipino food was new to me, but high quality dishes with balanced, deep flavors are not. read more
Excellent food, coupled with the fact that the owners of this joint took a chance and decided to open a Filipino restaurant of all the choices, is why this place deserves the five stars! I happened to stroll in on their soft opening night, thus their menu wasn't showing quite everything that they were planning to offer. I've heard good things about their Chicken Adobe, so I went with it. The sauce based glaze on the chicken thigh and leg did not kill the taste. Not sure what's in that marinade. My tastebuds said soy, some sugary substance, and perhaps some spices? Whatever it is, its golden! Not to mention, the dark meat was full of juice and tender as all get out. I couldn't leave without getting a taste of something sweet. I tried their Turon dish: caramelized banana and jackfruit rolled in egg roll fashion, with a caramel dipping sauce; the dish is three small rolls. I thought the roll might be too sweet/rich for me, but I was proven wrong. I ate one, took what was left home to share. Great attentive service from the waitress. And the prices were reasonable. This joint is tucked away from the main hustle and bustle of Grandview Ave, which I think is a plus. A nice casual evening with good company. read more
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1577 King Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
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Do you offer outdoor dining?
I went about 6 months ago in the height of the pandemic, and they had set up temporary tables and tiki decorations in their parking lot for patrons. They did not have any indoor dining available at the time.
How much $ is boodle night?
It depends on what and how much you order; it's an a la carte menu. Regular rice is included.
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