Wow! I've lived in the area for 5 years and this was my first time trying it -- I'm so glad I did. We went for lunch on a Sunday and it was busy. There are about 14 tables inside, and it's an order-at-the-counter type of place where they bring the food to your table. When we ordered there weren't any tables open except a small two-person counter table in the corner. It felt a little cramped, but we made it work. The food came out in about 10 minutes, and when it hit the table we were surprised by the massive portions. We definitely took a lot home. The meat in every dish was super tender and fresh. I'd recommend everything we ordered: the 808 plate, garlic noodles, mango refresher, mochi cake, and the sea salt caramel coffee. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Really unique Hawaiian Filipino fusion, you can tell they put a lot of care into the food. The beef inihaw plate is absolutely the best thing on the menu, super flavorful and tender; I would order this same dish every visit! The macaroni salad had a bit more mayonnaise than I would prefer and after a few bites it gets too 'rich'. The crispy pusit has been "out of stock" for over a month. To avoid confusion, it may be best to remove or cover this from their menu temporarily.. The overall experience was very good and I would definitely go back again to sample more of their menu. read more

Enseamada Cafe - Pandan crusher halo halo - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

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We visited Enseamada Cafe again recently for a weekday dinner to try some more of their specialties. It wasn't too busy when we arrived at 6PM. The entire restaurant smelled of sugar and dough as they had just baked a fresh batch of malasadas! Of course had to buy one as well, along with the massive amount of food... Ube Pancakes w/ Macadamia ($13.50) - Two thick and fluffy pancakes sit in essentially a vat of ube cream. The pancakes are excellent - soft and fluffy with a bit of a bounce to them. My wife commented that she thought they might have added rice flour to contribute to the almost mochi-like texture. The pancakes are a deep purple color but only have the slightest ube flavor. The real meat of the ube comes in the cream sauce. They give a ton, enough to almost completely cover the pancakes in the bowl. It's thick and creamy and full of earthy ube flavor. While the pancakes soak in the cream they don't become soggy at all. We opted to pay $1.50 extra for the macadamia nuts. They are crushed and slightly salted contributing more flavor and crunch. In the future I would never order the pancakes without the nuts. The pancakes really are excellent. I liked them way more than the more famous Ludi's downtown. (5/5) Garlic Noodles w/ Lechon ($20) - I thought this would be similar to the garlic noodles found most famously in SF but these are completely different. They don't have much garlic flavor at all; instead the dish tastes kind of like generic Chinese lo mein complete with a slightly sweet soy sauce enveloping the noodles. For an extra $10 I added the Lechon which they are pretty generous with. Tons of crunchy meat bits strewn all around the top, fatty and delicious. (4/5) Adobo Bowl ($14.95) - This is a well arranged plate with two small scoops of rice, almost vestigial given the amount of meat, a base of mac salad topped with greens, and two entire tender chicken thighs marinated in adobo seasoning. The macaroni still has a bit of a bite so it's not too overcooked and is mixed in a really creamy and somewhat watery sauce with plenty of veggies mixed! The thighs are tender, slightly sweet, tangy and savory in flavor. I'm not 100% certain that the thighs are actually stewed/simmered because there's not any liquid base included and the exterior of the chicken is dry. It's not the best adobo I've eaten, but they are pretty generous with the portion size. (4/5) Surprisingly, my favorite thing in the restaurant is their green sauce found at the condiment counter. It's so fresh tasting, very cilantro forward with plenty of fish sauce umami. I was told they make it fresh every morning and was encouraged to take more since it was near the end of the day and they would have to throw it out! Enseamada Cafe is very generous with portion size, especially in terms of protein. We ended up finishing maybe only 1/3 of the food we ordered, took the rest home and ate with more veggies and rice over the next couple of days. It's definitely worth the money, although I question how nutritionally balanced the dishes are! Bathrooms: Single unisex room read more

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This place have been on my list for a while now and I finally had the chance to try. This is a solid 4 star. There is a parking lot so it shouldn't be a trouble to find parking. You order at the counter and the food will come out when ready. You bus your own table and the utensils and condiments are at a designated table. It was steady when we came so not too busy. Foodwise: 808 mix plate 4.5/5: it was a big plate that can easily feed 2 people. You have the option of adding on ribs if you choose for additional cost. We got half pork ribs and half beef ribs. The beef ribs was a little disappointing, not enough meat, not tender. Pork ribs were good. Fried shrimp and lumpia and spam was good. The rice and Mac salad help balance out the sauce from the meat. Chicken adobo 5/5: this was a really good dish for a good price. You get 3 pieces of huge thigh + rice, Mac salad and salad. Flavorful and tender. Pandan crusher halo halo 5/5: yummy. What you would expect and it would be perfect for a hot day. Halaya enseamada 2.5/5: I was pretty Disappointed with this one since the name of the restaurant was of this bread. The bread though was very very dry. The flavor was good but the dryness was very overpowering Overall, a solid place and I'm glad they opened a second location closer to me. I definitely would be back when I'm craving a good home cook meal read more

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First visit, this place is located in a strip mall area. I was planning on eating inside for lunch, but it was so freezing cold inside that I ended up getting the order to go. Unfortunately, their selection of drinks were virtually all high sugared options, they didn't even sell bottled water (yet they had a little container with courtesy water for guest dining in). I ordered the Hurricane Chicken and it was excellent, and the drizzle of spicy mayo made it the bomb! Side of rice was cooked perfectly and had a lot of flavor; the Mac salad was creamy and very tasty. read more

Enseamada Cafe - Hurricane Chicken - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

Enseamada Cafe is an absolute gem in Everett! From the moment we walked in, the service was incredibly fast and so genuinely friendly--the staff greeted us with warm smiles, took our order quickly, and everything came out piping hot in no time. It felt like they really cared about making our visit special. The food? Mind-blowingly amazing. The ube pancakes are pure decadence--fluffy, perfectly infused with that vibrant ube flavor, topped with a luscious ube cream sauce that's rich without being overly sweet. It's the ideal balance of indulgent and just-right, and I could eat them every day! We also got the sisig, and wow--the portions of pork belly are seriously generous. Tender, crispy-edged pieces loaded with that signature tangy, savory goodness. It was hearty and flavorful, easily enough to share. And the fried chicken? The sauces that come with it elevate it to another level--perfectly crispy chicken paired with dipping sauces that add just the right kick and depth. Every bite was packed with island-inspired flavor. This spot nails it on taste, portion size, and hospitality. If you're anywhere near Everett, do yourself a favor and go--it's worth every star! Will be back soon. read more

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Honestly thought I'd left a review ages ago. Enseamada is one of my hidden gems I recommend up north. Casual location, ample parking with a nice plaza, and delicious food plus dessert. Hard to beat simplicity. A bit pricey at first glance but proportional to the quantity. Large portions, ube items, and halo halo are a huge selling point, getting dessert while here is convenient. Pipikaula Ribs - their plates are comforting and filling. Not a fan of the BBQ ribs on the inihaw plate because there's too much sauce (though I know people love sauce), so these ribs are amazing. Salty, savory, and juicy. Meat is tender and majority falls off the bone easily. Mac is tasty, creamy, and not too saucy. read more

Enseamada Cafe - Ube Halo Halo - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

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Cute cafe style Filipino/Hawaiian fusion restaurant, seat yourself, bust your own table type of vibe with limited staff interaction. One thing I loved to see when I walked in was multiple Filipino families sitting around the table, very good sign that the food was good. I ordered the Kara Kara, very generous portion and the peanut sauce paired so well with the crispy Kara Kara and veggies. My cousin ordered the 808 and loved the ribs, we both had leftovers to take home. Seen some reviews about their ube so we opted for the mango halo halo which was very good! If you're in the area definitely check them out! read more

Enseamada Cafe - Crispy Kara Kara - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

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The food and the drinks are incredible! The drinks are so creative and decorated, layered with yummy surprises. You can tell they take their time to make sure everything tastes AND looks delicious! I got the mango halo halo drink, a coconut refresher (it's like coconut water but better) and pipikalua rib plate. I also got the mango tres leches but haven't tried it yet. It's so hard to find good tres leches so I'm looking forward to it!! The ribs have fish sauce which gives off a fishy smell but the taste is right on point. The restaurant was packed full, so I took my food to go. They even wrapped our drinks in saran wrap So they wouldn't spill in the car! So so happy I found this place!! read more

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Super delicious Filipino/Hawaiian restaurant with crazy delicious food. The food are a fusion of Filipino favorites like Sisig, Lechon, Kare-kare with island favorites like garlic shrimp, bbq chicken (which taste like huli-huli chicken, served with rice, salad and Mac salad. The Pandan crush halo-halo is also superb and feels different than traditional halo-halo but in a good way. Portions are quite large for the price, so definitely good value for what you pay. Service is quite fast too. Definitely would come back to try the rest of their dishes. For reference, we ordered crispy pork belly bites, sisig bowl, grilled garlic pork belly bowl, 808 plate with bbq chicken & pandan crush halo-halo. Two thumbs up, way up! read more

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Stopped in for their brunch to finally try their famous ube pancakes and did not disappoint! I was worried it might be too sweet but it was just the right amount. Pancakes were thicccc and soak up the sauce beautifully, the macadamia nuts are the perfect crunchy topping. My husband got the longanisa plate and subbed for adobo rice.. 10/10 no notes. We rarely indulge in heavy Filipino breakfast that put you in a comatose right after these days but this was sooo worth it. I highly recommend yall come in during brunch on the weekends! read more

Enseamada Cafe - longanisa plate with adobo rice - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

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Yes!!! So good. Hearty, comforting, flavorful food. Everything was delicious. The beef rib plate was the star for us as well as all the flavors of butter mochi and sago/jelly desserts. We had the pandan which was great! Will definitely be coming again to try more of the menu although we tried many things The flavored coffees were surprisingly good too. Flavorful and surprisingly not as sweet as I expected, which was perfect. We ordered at the counter and food was brought to the table. Restaurant seating is somewhat limited but we had no issue at 10am on a Sunday. read more

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Visited Enseamada Cafe with a couple friends for lunch after years of wanting to go and it did not disappoint! First off, the interior is super cute. You seat yourself and order at the front counter. The place is a bit smaller than expected so you may have to wait on a busier day. Food wise, there was not a single thing I didn't enjoy, but I absolutely loved their sweets and I'm usually not a sweet person! The Ube Pancakes and Ube Halo Halo were hits in my book. I also loved how they cooked their lechon. The skin was soo crispy and the meat was still tender. I'm definitely coming back and I hope to try other menu items. read more

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This place is an "off the beaten path" treasure for my wife and I. Disclaimer: I'm not from Washington. My wife's family lives close to Redmond, WA. As a California resident, comparatively speaking, I found the food in the immediate Redmond area to be lacking as a whole. With the closure of Dairy Queen, my options in Redmond were reduced disproportionately by one of my favorites. Anyhow, I wanted to try something different, as we made a road trip to the Seattle Premium Outlets. The photos and the menu from the previous Yelp reviews really resonated with my wife. And with that said, my wife did all the ordering. Anyhow, let's jump to the conclusion. The grilled longanisa with adobo rice was excellent. The longanisa was expertly grilled (screaming with flavor) and the rice was not like anything I've had before. The flavors in the rice were subtle but memorable. The stringy chicken or pork (not sure which - probably pork) added a complementary texture to the rice. I will go out of my way to revisit this dish. read more

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That was unreal! I grabbed the lechon crunch bowl and the garlic noodles with shrimp and WOW the flavors were amazing! Everything came out perfect, hot, crispy and tasty. Service was fast and music they play feels like i am on vacation! Can't wait to come back and try other dishes specially the Halo Halo!!! read more

Was in the area and decided to give this a try. It was just ok but not a fan of the sisig. It was fried pork but it was hard to chew and if you can get your teeth into it, it was chewy. We were just gnawing at it. Tried to finish it since it wasn't cheap and definitely not going to take it home as leftovers. We didn't succeed and just wasted food. The Filipino guilt our parents drilled into us about wasting food and thinking of all the poor hungry children sunk in!! As for The BBQ ribs and chicken, that too was just ok, nothing to write home about. BBQ sauce was just...well bbq sauce. I probably won't be back unless invited to meet someone there, perhaps. If so, I'd try something else for sure. Maybe better luck next time. read more

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Wow!! We were so impressed!! Best Island food since I left the Island of Oahu! Yummy crispy fried chicken, fresh salad, fresh made mac salad and perfect sticky rice. My mom ordered the "808" plate!! It is enough to share but if you're hungry as a feral cat you will probably finish your plate! And the BEST shake ever Kona freeze... excited to back and make room for dessert... dream cake here I come lol. Did I mention kind and loving service? So genuine. MAHALO for a great experience read more

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Solid 4.5 spot for filipino food. There's plenty of parking in the strip mall and there's a handful of tables inside. During peak times, it may take time to wait for a table. There's a self serve area for condiments, utensils, water, and to-go boxes. We bussed our own table as it didn't seem like there was staff to do it. Ambiance is not okay and nothing special. Highly recommend the lumpia, garlic noodles, and ube pancakes! Lumpia: An order has 8 pieces and has pork and some veggies - there's no shrimp. The lumpia are super crispy and flavorful. Really delicious. Ube Pancakes: The pancakes are soft and buttery. The sauce that comes with it is really delicious. Very forward on the ube flavor and delicious. It's a little on the sweet side by better than Ludi's in my opinion. Adobo bowl: Comes with 3 pieces of bone in chicken thigh that had delicious flavor. Also the Mac salad, is some of the best I've had. Also recommend the halo halo as a dessert. read more

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The quality food was poor. The chicken pork and beef ribs was dry. The spam tasted like it was cooked yesterday and reheated. Same with the shrimp. I won't be returning there. read more

My family and I have visited Enseamada Cafe several times now and are going down the menu. We've enjoyed the 808 Mix Plate, Hurricane Chicken, Crispy Sizzling Sisig and Chicken Adobo bowl. They have specials too, including the Pulehu Ribs & Fried Rice. Everything has been delicious and flavorful. We also tried the garlic noodles, which I found to lack garlic flavor. The sisig - grilled pork - was overly cooked and hard to chew. We end our meals with a couple of the halo-halo desserts. So far, the Ube and Mango are our favorites. The lychee refresher was a little too sweet for me. Service is always friendly and welcoming. While it's always busy when we arrive at dinnertime, we do manage to find a seat. read more

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Our waitress Ann was friendly, accommodating, and knew the menu so well. She made us feel right at home. We ordered the 808 Mixed Plate and the Grilled Garlic Pork Belly, and wow, the portions were huge! The meat was tender and perfectly seasoned. The greens were fresh and flavorful, the mac salad was awesome, and the lumpia tasted authentically delicious. We also tried two refreshers, lychee and guava, and I honestly wanted to take a whole gallon home. The mochi brought back sweet memories of my late mother-in-law's baking. This is such an awesome place to eat with tasty Filipino food and a Hawaiian twist. Island reggae playing in the background adds to the relaxed, welcoming vibe. When I come back to town, I'll definitely be stopping here again, and my sister who just moved here is already planning to become a regular. Come eat here, you will not be disappointed. Fa'afetai lava!!! read more

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I have been following this business since they were doing pop-ups at local grocery stores to sell their ensaymada. I was able to grab a box of ensaymada of mixed flavors. This was during the 2021 Christmas season and my family was able to try. They all enjoyed it. The restaurant has a cute, tropical vibe. The set up is to order at the register and get seated after ordering. I have come to the restaurant at least three times now. I have tried the 808 mixed plate, garlic shrimp, ube pancakes, and egg rolls. I cannot say that I was a huge fan of the food here. It just does not match my tastes. My favorite item on their menu is their ube pancakes. This is my top favorite out of all of the ube pancakes out there. The lumpia is decent and tastes good. On the plus side, the portions are huge and filling. If I had to recommend anything here, it would be the ensaymada and the ube pancakes. read more

Enseamada Cafe - Lumpia Garlic Shrimp Ube Pancakes - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

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This place is so good and I have frequented so many times, I even do the forbidden thing... *I doordash* Enseamada Cafe multiple times a month. Mouthwatering Sisig and their fan favorite Mac Salad. A fellow Yelper recommended me this spot back in 2023, forever changing my life. Located in South Everett, Enseamada holds enough space for around 30 visitors and orders are placed and served, cafe style. Their condiment bar is great, lots of variety in sauces, and don't forget to try their desserts! My go to orders are the Sisig platter, the 808 platter which consists of a beef rib, butterflied fried shrimp, lumpia, and their mac salad. I like to get side orders of their lechon and lumpia as well. If you have never had Sisig before, don't walk, run to Enseamada for a creamy, unami, yet citrusy and crispy punch of pork flavor with bits of fried onion and egg. Enseamada is my go to for all Filipino/Hawaiian fusion needs. read more

Enseamada Cafe - Doordashed. Top left to bottom: Sisig Bowl, 808 Mix Plate, Lechon, Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

Enseamada draws you in with its bright decor chill vibes and most importantly the food. Compared to other Filipino restaurants I've visited and have had sisig, Enseamada Cafe makes their Pork Sisig differently. Their crispy sizzling sisig is cut into bigger chunks and topped with a sweeter mayo sauce. Preferably this is not how I like my sisig, since I like it chopped finely with a hint of spice and vinegar. However, if you like it like this and in big portions it is for you. What I liked was their ube halo-halo, it was so good and cool for a hot day. It came with all the different toppings. I came here with a friend and we had a hard time finishing it, along with our crispy sizzling sisig. It takes an empty stomach to finish the food at Enseamada, so if you're looking to feast it is the right place for you. read more

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Love their ube lattes, enseamadas and adobo bowls. The lumpia is great too! Their longanisa for brunch is yummy too on the weekends.

Really nice cafe with appealing ambiance, friendly service, and delicious food. The menu was easy to read (although item descriptions could be bigger and better), and ordering wasn't so daunting even though it was our first time there. Items came out promptly and service was always on top of keeping everything clean and tidy. We were only there for dessert but everything we got was delicious. Overall a definite both thumbs-up experience! read more

Great little cafe. Cute seating room and great decorations. Staff is very friendly. They have a seasonal drink menu that make me come back for more! read more

Good food & good desserts :) I got their hurricane chicken with their ube halo halo. My only regret is that I can't order all of their dishes in one go. Each plate comes with a sizable portion, equivalent to about two meals, especially if you order a halo halo alongside it, The hurricane chicken was crispy, garlicky, and sweet. Along with the rice and mac salad, it was a delicious dish. The ube halo halo, was like an Oreo milkshake with hints of ube. Creamy, sweet, and slightly nutty. It's delicious but definitely heavy as you would expect it to be. Really enjoyed this place and will be back to try their other dishes. read more

Enseamada Cafe - 808 mix plate, Hurricane chicken, Ube Halo Halo - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

*Updated review* had an issue but it was resolved and they are amazing! I would recommend 10 out of 10

My one and only gripe is how small the dining space is. But even saying that, it was a beautiful clean backdrop for IG and yelp. It is a RARE review for me to like everything. Did I say like? I meant love! We ordered the ube pancakes, the mixed plate, the garlic noodles, a mango sago drink, an ube iced beverage with everything but the kitchen sink, and an extra side of lumpia because we always need more. After bussing our own table, we ordered another mix plate to-go just for the ride. read more

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The first time I came, I loved the food so much my review began "don't tell your friends about this place, I want to gatekeep it!" Portions are large, and both food and drinks are very flavorful. The ribs are on the greasy side, and the drinks are pretty sweet. But the prices are extremely fair! I absolutely loved the adobo cheese ball appetizers (forgot the actual name). They are soooo good! So melty and cheesy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Not to mention the meat which was seasoned perfectly! The vibe is very tropical, open, and laid back. Music is chill, wallpaper has palm leaves. Interior has plants, large windows and a high ceiling. Would love to come again and try more of their dishes. read more

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I was craving longanisa. I was very happy to find Enseamada Cafe and they did not disappoint. My large plate of adobo rice, mac salad, green salad and longanisa sausage was tasty and filling, enough for two meals. Service was welcoming and friendly, gave the vibe of being at a Filipino house. I'll be back to sample the other menu items soon! read more

I love the drinks at Enseamada because they have unique flavors. Their new Ube Macnut Latte is amazing. It is not too sweet or strong, with just the right balance of ube and creamy macadamia nut milk. I also love their Enseamada bread. Microwaving it for 30 seconds makes it perfect. They have great dessert options here! read more

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We've tried different dishes, and all really good. Decent portions. Self service, pay at counter upon ordering, but you come for just the food. No kalua pulled pork, but pan-island flavors. read more

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Oh sweet Jesus! What an amazing great experience!! My family and I just finished a Hyrox event in shoreline and heard this was an awesome place. Stopped by. Busy but not crazy. Love the environment! Reminded us of our memories in Hawaii! Food was amazing! Tried all the popular foods there. The hurricane chicken was delicious!! Ube coffee and pancake was so bomb! The mixed plate and the fried rice was good too. Love the staff there! Really amazing place! Will stop by when we're back in town! read more

Enseamada Cafe - Mixed plate - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

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The best sisig I've ever had in Seattle area. Worth the drive to Everett. The staff was also friendly. Their Buko Pandan and their Halo Halo are awesome. read more

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Great variety of Filipino food. My family and I enjoyed the meals and desserts. Only downside we ordered a ube flan cake that wasn't added to the bag and we were charged. It's okay since we didn't check and were visitors from California read more

Enseamada Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Everett, Washington

First time at Enseamada Cafe. I was in the area and looked for places for lunch. I asked what was the best seller and was suggested to get the 808 plate. The portions are big, the plate easily could be shared for two people. Lots of protein (quantity and variety) but unfortunately the same sweet bbq sauce. Therefore the 3 stars rating. I believe the place has potential but the 808 plate is more for dinner than lunch, and although the macaroni pasta and rice provided a good complement and different flavor profiles, the meat was average. There will be a next time, as I want to give it another shot to give it a 5 stars rating. read more

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Second visit, got to try the Pipikaula ribs. Amazing! First time having crispy beef ribs, will not be the last. Not fatty nor oily, savory. Came with the usual rice, macaroni salad, and fresh greens. Of course we had to leave room for the famous ube halo halo dessert. Counter service is always welcoming and friendly, and the casual dining ambiance is wonderful! read more

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I came in to order food and was really disappointed with the customer service. The cashier was very disrespectful and constantly on their phone. It felt like they were pretending not to see us instead of welcoming us or even acknowledging that we were standing there. The food is actually good, which makes this even more frustrating. But customer service matters just as much as the quality of the food. A simple greeting and basic professionalism would make a big difference. I'm leaving this review because I hope management sees it and makes improvements. With this kind of attitude, you're going to lose customers and money. I'd love to come back for the food -- but the service definitely needs to change. read more