Nashville fries are VERY delicious. 10/10 recommend. The service is great. Philly and his team are awesome!! Go check them out!!!! read more

Certified Philly’s - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

Came to Salina's from San Jose to check out a thrift store and found Certified Phillys on TikTok. Wings, garlic noodles, and lumpia were a standout so we had to investigate. We ordered the Garlic Lemon Pepper wings, Soy Garlic Wings, Ottosbread Cheese rolls and the lumpia. Forgot to try the noodles (will be back) Lumpia was nice and crispy, yet decadently melty when you take a bite, it's a veggie filled lumpia and I would love to have tried a meat filled version, from what I've seen on the chefs posts and the gravy topping the cheese rolls (more on that later) I'm sure it would be amazing. Cheese rolls were amazing, softest rolls I've had in a long time served hot, looks like they collab with a local bakery and it's definitely fresh. They cut half way down the roll and that made it perfect to drop the topping in and enjoy, gravy topping is a staple you can dip anything in. (Like a meat filled lumpia!) ;) Wings are a hitter for sure, I could hardly share the GLP wings with my wife, they were that good! Crispy but dredged in a nice garlicky lemony sauce.. 10/10 wing. Soy garlic was awesome too, good sauce ratio wings cooked to perfection and kept the crisp even being sauced up like they were. Left satisfied and with a few leftover wings which we threw into the air fryer and are eating now as I'm writing this. Still better than any wings I've found around me. Thinking back, if there was a way to get that GLP on the fries, now that would be heaven for me.. My only complaint is that they are so far away... I'm gonna have to drive a hour to get this amazing food again... Definitely worth it though! Customer service was above and beyond, Owner/chef came out, super humble dude. wish him the best on his endeavor, Thank you Chef Philly read more

The atmosphere lends itself to both casual dining and take-out. We found their simple, clean environment perfect for relaxed dining. The service staff are amazing--friendly and attentive--and they provide excellent customer service if you choose to dine in. I highly recommend dining in if you prefer to be pampered. I ordered the poke with salmon and tuna (small portion) and still had plenty to take home for lunch the next day. My wife ordered the 5-piece prawns (small portion) and also had leftovers. The portions are definitely generous and tasty. Overall, Certified Philly's should be well-regarded for its quality food and fresh ingredients, making it a favorite spot for Asian-fusion and seafood enthusiasts. The location is tucked into a corner of the Food 4 Less shopping center, with ample shared parking. read more

Hi everyone, If you are anywhere near Salinas, I highly recommend checking out Certified Philly. It is located in a clean shopping area just a few minutes off Highway 101. While the exterior is modest, the food is exceptional. We tried the poke--which was the best I've had since Maui--along with the garlic noodles and the salmon. The fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. The owner and chef is very friendly and previously spent ten years as a chef at Pebble Beach before opening this unique spot. It was easily the best meal of our weekend. I definitely suggest taking the short detour to give it a try. read more

This was our first visit to Certified Philly's, and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious, very flavorful, and served promptly. The server was friendly and very welcoming. He was attentive and answered our questions regarding the menu. The restaurant was very clean, and soothing music played in the background. Overall, we were satisfied with the service and food. We definitely will be returning. I highly recommend Certified Philly's. Thank you! read more

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Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The steak was tender and juicy, paired with sautéed onions and rice that had just the right amount of seasoning. The shrimp dish was fresh, garlicky, buttery, and balanced perfectly with a hint of citrus and green onions. And the fried chicken wings? Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned all the way through. The fries were golden and hit the spot. No other flavors in salinas like it. You can tell there's real attention to detail in both the cooking and presentation. Portions were generous, quality was top tier, and everything came out hot and fresh. Definitely a place I'd come back to again and again. Highly recommend read more

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Finally checked this place out and i shouldve gone sooner!! Amazing food and ambiance! The poke was absolutely delicious. Great staff!

Went to visit certified Philly for late lunch. We took our order to go and ate it in the car on our way home. Fast service. We didn't wait long for our orders. We ordered 3 items prawn with Cajun, tuna and salmon poke and sweet chili wings with fries. Everything is delicious. Chicken and the fries are flavorful. The shrimp is garlicky just the way I like it. Shrimp is not overcook. The poke is fresh. They have plenty of tables to dine in. The place is clean. Also, they serve alcohol. This is a great place to hangout with family and friends and eat delicious food. read more

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You faka!!!!!!!!! Meeeeeaaan the Surf n turf fried rice!!!! Flavor is bomb no need add shoyu lol first time here and not disappointed, is worth the drive and I order poke on the go. Service is on top, cool. Going be coming back for sure. Small kine took the pic half way lol faaaaaaaak let's gooooo read more

Certified Philly’s - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

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I saw certified philly's on TikTok and and saw that it was down the street from where I live. And I got the chicken chow mein honestly did not disappoint the food taste so amazing. Exploding with flavors. Will definitely be back. :) read more

Certified Philly’s - Chicken chow mein - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

Salinas finally gets a place that sells poki that reminds me of the poke in Hawaii!! SOOOOOOO GOOD! My favorite place to get poke in Salinas! read more

My brother RJ brought me here for dinner and it will definitely be my go to when visiting in Salinas. We ordered the garlic shrimp, salmon katsu, sinigang lumpia and garlic fries. Everything was perfect! Explosion of flavors!! I absolutely loved it! I had to ask for the sinigang ranch seasoning and the special vinegar sauce. Please sell the seasoning and sauces!! I'd buy bottles of it! lol read more

Certified Philly’s - Garlic shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

You have to try their garlic noodles at least once (or twice idc), the shrimp fried rice was flavorful and the house made chili sauce is definitely worth taking with you read more

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As first time customers I felt like I was being served by family. The service was amazingly accommodating and friendly. Our portions were huge, &everything tasted amazing. Me and my friend especially loved the flavor of our Cajun parm wings, they spiced but not spicy or too salty. A great balance of flavors. Will be bringing more of my friends and family to this spot! read more

Just ate at Certified Phillys We had the Garlic Shrimp with Garlic noodles it was excellent we also had The wings and the Garlic Roll plenty of food and we will be back Service was great and welcoming read more

Certified Philly’s - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

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What a great and much needed addition to the list of Salinas eateries. I have nothing but positive things to say about my first visit to Certified Philly's: Staff: Immediately upon entry, we were kindly greeted by associate by the name of Mikey. He shared his favorite dishes along with popular items that other patrons order. He remained attentive throughout and always made sure we were okay and that our drinks were never empty. Customer service = A+ Food: Flavorful and PLENTIFUL! We ordered the garlic lemon pepper wings, charred ahi tostada and the poke. The garlic lemon pepper wings were perfect! Nice exterior crunch and juicy on the inside... Tasted more lemony than garlic, but overall excellent. My husband and I both noticed the decent size of the wings in comparison to other establishments. The poke (yellowfin tuna and salmon) did not disappoint. The portion was very generous and the quality of the fish was top notch. Coincidentally, a delivery man walked in with seafood as we were dining. Mikey informed us that fresh fish is delivered daily... Bravo! The fish / rice ratio was perfect in my poke bowl and the fresh texture of the fish was beyond amazing... talk about tenderness! Lol.. Wasn't sure what to expect with the charred ahi tuna, but I was blown away. Nice crunchy tostada to complement the flavored protein (see photo). I have never had poke served this way so the introduction was appreciated. I'll definitely order this as a continued appetizer... Restaurant: * Large parking lot in plaza with shared parking * Clean establishment * Very well maintained bathroom * Perfect music videos playing on large mounted tv screen. Loved the old school jams!! Chef Philly: Talented and humble! He was a sous chef at a restaurant in Pebble Beach for many years. No wonder he has a creative menu... Appreciated the time he took to greet us and the other patrons dining in the restaurant. He intends to continue introducing different menu items along the way... Can't wait to see whatever other creative items he comes up with! This spot will definitely be on my list of must-haves whenever I visit Salinas. Can't wait to try the other menu items... Certified Phillys: Where quality and quantity meet!! read more

Certified Philly’s - Charred Ahi Tune - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

Salmon katsu smacks my mom and I loved it. I will say the garlic lemon pepper wasn't for me but it still was decent read more

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Certified Phillys is a total gem! I had the seared ahi tostada and it was out of this world -- so fresh, flavorful, and just the right balance of textures. They bring in fresh fish daily, and you can definitely taste it. Gino and Phill were super friendly and welcoming. You can tell they love what they do and it shows in every bite. If you're looking for good food, good people, and good vibes, Certified Phillys is 100% worth checking out. read more

Certified Philly’s - Charred Ahi Tostada - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

The seafood is very fresh this is the salmon katsu I've also had the poke and prawns in the past. The food is super tasty and customer service is very nice. I like to go early in case they end up selling out of something read more

Certified Philly’s - Salmon Katsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

The food was wonderful. The service was great. This is a new place with young people running it. I would recommend everyone to try it. Get these young people a try. read more

Tasty grub, such a cool vibe, and easy parking. I wish all of the success to Chef Phillip Pasalo, but keep Certified Philly's a secret so they never change! Perfect textures, flavors, and acidity with his dishes. Should have a Michelin Green star for sourcing local products and no table clothes. Also perfect amount of napkins for food! read more

Certified Philly’s - Food - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

Great food and service! Everything was fresh and flavorful from the garlic bread, sinigang lumpia, chicken katsu, mongolian beef, and chicharon poke! Definitely coming back! read more

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Ever since I heard they were opening it, I knew it was a good concept. The fusion dishes are simply delicious. Of the three times I've eaten here I've left happy with the food, the service and the welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended and congratulations to the chef for his great work. See you soon. read more

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Cajun prawns over garlic rice was delicious. Service was friendly and fast. Good lunch spot. read more

Certified Philly’s - Prawns over rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

Service was amazing, loved loved the poke! Only thing i kind of wasnt a fan of was the lumpia- there was no meat it was ok, i recommend not to dip in the sauce, it was watery vinegar consistency- i ate the rest when we got home with sweet&sour sauce. Garlic noodles were good, was expecting a little more garlic flavor- tasted even better when i squeezed lemon on! Would def be coming back for poke! Garlic bread was delish! read more

Certified Philly’s - Garlic Roll fire - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

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Stopped here on our way through Salinas from Big Sur and loved it!! Authentic Hawaiian poke and shrimp. Great flavor and super fresh fish. Definitely would come back. read more

Certified Philly’s - Cajun Shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

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Everything they have here is delicious! It is fresh and very flavorful. I wish it was closer to where we live, but it is worth the drive.

Was looking for a place to eat around Salinas, saw the great reviews for Certified Philly's on Yelp and Google... decided to try it, not disappointed, super friendly owners, ordered the shrimp with garlic rice, great portion size, reasonably priced, delicious... can't ask for any more than that. read more

THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD!!! The ranch lumpia was yummy and shrimp was amazing!!! Service from the same male waiter is consistently good as well-- he's very kind and homely :) read more

Very clean. Greeted by the cashier. He was very pleasant. It is my first time. I saw all the hype on IG. I ordered the grilled garlic prawns with garlic rice and the lumpia sprinkled with sinaghan powder. Everything was on point and as simple as adding the sinaghan powder took the lumpia to the next level. I will be coming back to try the wings. read more

Here to update my review: Had a chance to eat at this establishment about four times, and each visit did not disappoint. I'm truly satisfied with the consistency. Nonetheless, the improvement with each visit. The fish is so fresh every time, I am impressed with the variations the chef has created with salmon as his ingredient. The wok seared salmon teriyaki (lunch special of the day) you would think is a simple dish but the flavors and textures combined created a hearty dish to taste. The sweet soy chili with garlic fries is our favorite wing flavor on the menu! What I did note as an improvement from my first to latest visit is the saltiness of the food. Initially, the dishes were leaning toward the saltier end. Now, it's more balanced to my preference. (I do prefer a low salt in my meals but it was never a problem in the past, just a personal preference). I had the chance to try almost everything on the menu from the seafood to all wing flavors from my order and family. Overall, I can confidently say this is one of my favorite restaurants to support and have a dine in experience. I look forward to the expansion of the menu in the future ahead! read more

Certified Philly’s - Special menu salmon & sweet soy chili wings w/ garlic fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

Salmon Katsu is a banger!! Service is always great. Never disappoints! Check them out!

Really nice spot! The wings are 10 out of 10. They are more fresh, bigger in size you can tell the difference from a local restaurant than a chain. We also had the steak and rice special which was really good. The rice is amazing. Steak was juicy and tender .and the music is on point . Just missing a spicy sauce for us spicy lovers to ask on the side . Will definitely come back and support local read more

Certified Philly’s - Chili soy wings/ regular fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

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These guys are serving delicious food, their shrimp fried rice, garlic noodles, and shrimp are delicious. These guys are doing it right. The service is outstanding too. Come check out my boy Phil. read more

Certified Philly’s - Asian Fusion Near Me - Salinas, California

A true gem in Salinas ca. Chef Phil is a true artist of his craft. Fresh n savory always.

Tried this gem out and I have to say everything was absolutely delicious. Big servings and tried 3 different things, wings with garlic fries, wings were perfectly crispy and the fries were amazing. Poke was really tasty, fresh fish! The garlic noodles were amazing, served with lemon wedges, will definitely be back. There were specials as well but they had already ran out of the katsu salmon, would have loved to try it. Service was good , server was friendly and attentive. read more

Honest review I've looked at a lot of the reviews of this place and I think half of these are just pure biased ones but I've tried this place more than 4 times trying different options I can say it's purely overrated I've tried the majority of the menu I can say it's highly over priced as well especially for the wings and some of their special advertisements like the Mac and cheese balls super overpriced just for 1 other than that like I said it's overrated not much going on to salty and oily and to finish it off again overpriced read more

Heard from a friend it was a good local eats spot. Ordered the Loaded fries & lumpia's that were really good. Fast service and clean atmosphere. Will definitely go again read more

Food is amazing flavors are everything! Also the costumer service is top tier they literally treat you like family it's lovely please go and try them out thank me later read more

Customer service is top notch! Staff were attentive and kind. Tried the shrimp garlic noodles, sinagang lumpia, garlic wings, garlic bread, poke...all were tasty! Also, I've never reviewed water, but their cumber lemon drinking water was super refreshing. I'm glad to have this type of food variety in Salinas. We'll definitely be back! read more