There are restaurants that try very hard to impress you, and then there are places that just cook…read moregood food and let it do the talking. Manila Hong Kong Store and Kitchen falls firmly into the second category, and honestly that's exactly what a Saturday morning Filipino breakfast calls for. My family and I settled into the cozy, casual vibe without any fuss. This is not a place trying to be anything other than what it is, a neighborhood spot serving solid Filipino food at prices that don't require you to file a damage report afterward. We ordered tocino, fried bangus, and pork sisig, all served with rice, the way the Force intended. The tocino was sweet and caramelized in the right way, the bangus was crispy on the outside and flaky inside, and the sisig brought enough sizzle and flavor to round out the whole spread. We split a gulaman sago drink, which is exactly the kind of refreshing choice that makes you feel like you made a good decision even before the food arrives. Nothing on the table was going to earn a Michelin star, but everything was satisfying and made with care, which is a more honest measure of a good breakfast anyway. The store side of the operation is worth a browse too. Wide selection of Filipino market items, the kind of ingredients and snacks you're not finding at a regular grocery chain. My partner found a few things worth taking home, so the trip pulled double duty. Five stars for being exactly what it promises. Good food, fair prices, and a room that feels like someone's nanay runs it, which in this case is the highest compliment I can offer.

Wish I had a collection of pictures for Manila Hong Kong but my review will have to do! This place…read moreis fantastic, great place to find some harder to get stuff, specifically if you are looking for Phillipino foods. The staff here is extremely welcoming and helpful, last time someone asked us what we were making and shared all of his personal tips to make the dish better. This was totally awesome and led to a kick ASS meal back at home, pork belly adobo.... I'll always keep coming back here, it's super clean and has great prices. Too bad last time the kitchen wasn't open, I would love to try it out one of these days.