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Casa Manila

3.0 (34 reviews)
InexpensiveFilipino
Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Adobo Chicken, beef and rice
William R.

Food was delicious and lady behind the counter was very nice and hospitable. Location was nice and clean.

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Paul A.

Love the food! The best kare-kare in town! The best tortang alimasag. The shrimp curry, garlic mushroom and bopis are also good. The owners are the best! They do great catering.

Dinuguan and Menudo are in the cup! And only filled not even halfway.

First of all, the foods here are okay. I guess this is the only positive review I can give. I also went here before asking for their tray menu, they don't have any printouts, got my number says the lady/cashier will send the menu via text, but as expected I didn't receive anything. Now, we go to the physical appearance of the store/restaurant. It's nasty, old, and dirty, everywhere. Not really the expected look of a food business. Next, they will give you a tiny serving for the combo meal. Small coffee cup is not even filled halfway. I remember buying lechon kawali here and mind you, they will give you most of the fat part and counting how many pieces, unlike in Kabayan wherein they will put as much as the container can fill. Hope this review helps. Other Filipino restaurants in the area are better and serve well.

Pork steak & fried milk fish with rice and beef broth ($8)

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Bad customer engagement, not even asking what would i order to them specially the lady who is answering the phone

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Beware of ordering over the phone because the owner will charge you over as the price being said when you order.

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Customer service was not very good. They would not go an extra mile for something that was available

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BBQ is great but place is not clean specially the toilet. Typical Filipino resto combo grocery.

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Qsina 8 - Chicken Inasal

Qsina 8

4.6(162 reviews)
0.3 mi
$$

Excellent! Like stepping into your aunt/grandma's kitchen. Situated in the corner of the main road…read morestreet and lot parking. Staff is friendly and warm, seems like a reservation heavy establishment but we were able to snag a table for 4 upon opening. Shortly after arrival the rest of the tables of 4 and even 10 filled up quickly. The dishes are huge and we left with plenty of leftovers. Happy bellies with meals made from the heart. Spring rolls 5/5 what a huge plate! Crispy and delicious. Bulalo soup 5/5 really hit the spot. Piping hot and could feed all 4 of us as a side or 2 people as a dish. Beef noodle soup (5/5) (had a bit of sweetness in case folks aren't into that) it was incredible tasty, ample meat and veggies and packed with flavor. My girls shared this and still had leftovers. Kare kare oxtail (5/5) anther awesome dish, heavy peanut flavor, loads of veggies (love!) and definitely had leftovers Would absolutely come back and highly recommend. Simple and hospitable space for small and large parties, would suggest making a reservation.

As we were craving for a Filipino cuisine after our cherry blossoms stroll at Branch Brook, we…read moreended up at this place with the help of Yelp search engine. It was about 25 minutes away from where we were but the great experience here made our drive worth. The place is very homey with a wonderful staff. Service is impeccable. The owners are very friendly and has great customer relations skills. The foods are excellent. We had the pleasure of trying their bangus sisig, pork bbq and caldereta. The tastes exceeded our expectations. We learned that their chef hailed from Luzon so the degree of cooking style satisfied our taste buds. The calamansi drink I had was fabulous. Honestly, the best I had so far. Our halo/halo dessert was heavenly. Satisfied our sweet tooth. The serving size is in huge portion. Each order is shareable by around 2-3 people. Pricing is higher in comparison to other place but proportioned to the serving size. I have one star less for my review for two reasons- 1.The check includes a service charge that confused us if a gratuity should be given or not. We need to Google first for right information. We ended up adding gratuity for their hospitality . 2. Looking for parking spot is challenging. We ended up downloading the town's parking mobile app to get parked closer. We are willing to return if ever we are near the area.

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Ayala Coffee - Ube pie

Ayala Coffee

4.4(64 reviews)
0.3 mi
$$

Finally got to experience this place after hearing of it for more than 2+ years! I've heard at…read moretimes this Coffee spot can be pretty packed, so I feel like I came on a really good day. First off: Service. I told the employee that this was my first time there, and they were more-than-happy to help me make a decision for my order. Patient and walked me through. Second: The Food. Let's get into it. 1) Cassava Latte ($7.50) - I was so pleasantly suprised at this drink; described as "(i)nspired by the Filipino dessert cake, made with condensed milk and coconut." The first sip, and I was intrigued! It was perfectly sweet, and the perfect mix of that coconut-dessert taste that cassava typically delivers! It tasted genuine, if that's possible. 2) Sinigang Croquette ($5.00) - This was interesting. Described as "Pork and Gabi (taro) shaped into a patty, rolled in Japanese bread crumbs, and deep fried. Served with our in-house sawsawan (dipping sauce)", it hit all the right notes. To be honest? $5.00 for 1 felt a bit steep. I'd pay $7.50 for two, though! 3) Boy Bawang Shio Pan ($7.50) - This was the most curious of all my purchases. Described as an "(i)n-house salt bread rolled in garlic and corn crumbs, filled with roasted garlic butter, topped with corn cheese whip. Inspired by the popular Filipino snack: Boy Bawang. THIS ITEM I SING ITS PRAISES. I am an absolute lover of the Boy Bawang Garlic Flavor Corn Snack --- much more pungent than anything Corn Nuts could ever offer. This Shio Pan absolutely delivered with its roasted garlic flavor! And as soon as you take a few bites ---- you get hit with that roasted garlic butter --- and let me tell you, they are not shy about their filling! Absolute master class --- but it's only for a limited run. You should definitely try! Third: Ambiance - The Cafe is quaint --- and has a seating area that could maybe fit between 18-24 people? It's just along the side of the business, but I managed to get a table for myself. Ayala, you did not disappoint! Can't wait to try your Sisig Flatbread for the next round!

I came into this place with very high expectations because it was ranked globally on beli. It was…read moregood, but it did miss a bit. First the good: The food was good! I had the sisig flatbread and the pork croquette. The sisig flatbread had very unique and complex flavors. I thought it was very creative. The croquette was fresh and tasty, but it was truly the sauce that came with it that was the star of the show. It bold and vinegary and tasted great with the sisig flat bread as well. I tried a bit of my friend's pandan waffle and it was quite tasty! I could really taste the pandan. Now the bad. The ube latte was mediocre. I asked for mine with matcha, but I really couldn't even taste the matcha. I think next time I might try their other drinks to see if there is a difference. However, I was really expecting better. Overall: I'd say the food is better than the drinks, which is a bit of a disappointment because I was hoping for both to be out of this world. The service was good and the staff was very kind. I also enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant as well.

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Ayala Coffee - Interior with a few small tables on the left (coffee adventures: @towngrounds)

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Interior with a few small tables on the left (coffee adventures: @towngrounds)

Twelve Truck - Pancit

Twelve Truck

3.9(15 reviews)
0.2 mi

(Dined 07/16/23 SU @ 3:00pm): What did the "twelve" represent with this food truck?…read more My friend, the lil' black beast, and I were at Corgi Spirits when I noticed Twelve (Food) Truck. As I approached, I was ecstatic to see that it was a Filipino food truck and proudly wanted to support them and my heritage! I've tried a few back in Los Angeles, but they were very few and far between. Plus, we needed something to soak up all of the spirits we were consuming on this lovely afternoon. Would their truck represent and serve the Filipino community well!? QUICK BIO "You can get an authentic taste of the Philippines from Twelve in New Jersey! They are the first and only Filipino food truck in North east New Jersey. Their brightly colored, Jeepney looking Filipino food truck is affordable, delicious and always popular. They serve freshly fried lumpia (mini pork egg rolls), pancit (chicken with veggie stir fry noodles), BBQ skewer (chicken or pork on a stick) and other traditional Filipino recipes, plus some really innovative/fusion entrees & desserts. Folks can also get their fill with the help of their Catering Service. They'll bring the food, and some friendly staff along too. They promise that Twelve will leave everyone saying 'Salamat!'" PURCHASE 8pc Pork Lumpia ($9.00): Savory snack rolls made of thin crepe pastry skin called "lumpia wrapper" enveloping a mixture of savory fillings such as chopped vegetables and minced pork meat served with a side of sweet & sour chili sauce, these fat finger-shaped morsels were packed with stuffing and flavor and could've eaten more! The only knock was the average price of over $1.00/piece. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=1lYIn7qk0FN9sCpO0o7Okw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Ube Macapuno Pudding ($10.00): The pudding was creamy and thick while the sweet macapuno strings and crumbled goodness added more texture and flavor contrast. A yummy treat indeed, but again a tad on the pricey side. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=xLDBWnmTOwxjB-67Ti7Apw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE A friendly man greeted me as I approached the truck, he quickly took my order, and I patiently waited around for about 10 minutes before my order was ready. All was straightforward and greatly appreciated - thank you! PARKING (FREE) Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever the event was held. In this case, the event took place at Corgi Spirits with plenty of free onsite parking and spots seemingly along the main drag of Distillery Dr. and all nearby streets. Another option was a driving service like a bus, taxi, Lyft (we did this), Uber, or train (the closest light rail station was at Garfield Ave.) - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Your standard self-sufficient food truck with an exterior food menu, separate order and pick up windows, a small area for condiments, napkins, and utensils, no designated seating area except for the distillery itself, and natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while minimal electric street and truck lighting glowed at night. There were no TVs nor any background music except what was playing inside the distillery. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5Pj-V41BcL-hgmJah1Rc9w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I enjoyed Twelve (Food) Truck who provided me with "a taste of the Philippines". My concerns would be their extremely limited menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Yj1siAc3UdV52PFP7NzCNQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and the relatively elevated prices. They covered the basics, but I felt it would be nice if they got a bit more creative and with a fusion spin on it like lechon street tacos, sisig burritos, or simply expanding the menu if the finances allowed for it. I appreciated that Corgi Spirits created a drink https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=uqVKaX8w442My1UezurG2g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw to complement their ube macapuno pudding dish. The food and portion sizes were good, and the service was easy and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $19.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Food was amazing, servings are huge and all was so delicious. Guys in the food truck were awesome…read moretoo...very personable

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Twelve Truck - The Food Truck

The Food Truck

Twelve Truck - Longanisa Breakfast Platter with Over Easy Eggs and Ube Banana Pudding

Longanisa Breakfast Platter with Over Easy Eggs and Ube Banana Pudding

Twelve Truck - Menu (07/16/23). @Twelve_Truck #JerseyCity #FilipinoFood #Pinoy #FoodPorn

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Menu (07/16/23). @Twelve_Truck #JerseyCity #FilipinoFood #Pinoy #FoodPorn

Jollibee - Chicken Joy, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Jolly Spaghetti and Quenchers FTW!

Jollibee

3.6(25 reviews)
5.0 mi

We traveled to New Jersey for the Thanksgiving holiday It was my first time to New Jersey and my…read morefirst time to a Jollibee and it definitely will not be my last! I had been aching to eat at a Jollibee for years but there are no restaurants in my state or any state near me so I was very excited to give them a try. I was greeted with a smile and when I told the girl at the register it was my first time to a Jollibee she was overjoyed and told me about each side I was thinking about picking. The chicken was cooked to perfection. The chicken was crispy and juicy and it was seasoned perfectly. They give you brown gravy for dipping but you don't need it. From what I'm told brown gravy as a dipping sauce is a staple in Filipino culture. I ordered the adobo rice and spaghetti for my side dishes. The rice was great the spaghetti will have to grow on me. The sauce was different and it had slices of hot dogs or some type of sausage in it. It wasn't offensive, it was just different. I restaurant was very clean and the walls held stories and photos of how Jolly Bee started and had plaques with awards the restaurant had won. The food far exceeded my expectations. I hope they find their way to Joplin Missouri!

On a road trip, this was the nearest Jollibee I could find. I placed an order online and was so…read moredisappointed that they had no palabok or burger steak. So I ordered the chicken instead and an aloha burger for my BF. It was so busy when I got there and had to wait an extra 20 minutes for the order. It was short of chaotic; the staff were inundated with orders, and customers kept coming in. They never updated the tracking of the order to notify customers it's ready. So my order sat at the counter for an extra 10 minutes until I had to ask the staff I've been waiting for a while. Jollibee is quite consistent when it comes to their food. But I would avoid this location at all costs. They also have security at the door, so that pretty much tells you everything you need to know about neighborhood safety. The one positive is they have plenty of parking.

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Jollibee - Chicken Joy

Chicken Joy

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Casa Manila - filipino - Updated May 2026

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