We had another amazing meal at Filistixs. They make all their dishes elevated. This was for Downtown Dining week. It was a 3 course set meal. My husband and I each tried different dishes so we could explore them all. First Course was Charred Asian Greens and Scallops - Atlantic scallop with gai lan, toasted black bean, and chicharron. and Grilled lettuce - grilled romaine lettuce, smoked ham, salmon roe, pickled oranges, and manchego cheese Both were great and very different. The charred greens had a smoky essence to it, and paired with the freshness of the sweet scallop made a lovely contrast. The grilled lettuce was beautiful to look at and had many contrasts in flavours. Loved the salmon roe. Second Course was Steak Kare Kare - flank steak with peanut sauce, ube mashed potatoes and eggplant puree Ginstaag Hipon - Argentina prawns, sticky rice coconut milk with fermented shrimp. Both were excellent but very different. The steak kare kare was rich and warming on this March night. The Ginstaag Hipon on the other hand was lighter and more of a tropical feel. Finally dessert Halo Halo - shaved ice cream, leche flan carmelized banana Ubu and Mango Crepes with mango ice cream Both were excellent and we were stuffed at the end. read more

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This place is bomb. The food is excellent and the service is extraordinary. It's an unassuming hole in the wall but I'm glad we tried it! Our server, Mark, remembered us after one visit and we've even seen him out in the food truck and had to stop by to say hello. I hadn't had Filipino food much before this place but i really enjoy it. Their food is almost like a fine dining Filipino food but very accessible. Super yummy! read more

Filistix - Filipino Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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We came here for downtown dining week as a lunch spot. I made a reservation beforehand just in case but we came in around 11:15 and the place was empty. It soon started to fill up and by noon it was packed. This is a great spot for a lunch rice bowl. The options they had were yummy, we went with the pork adobo, chicken curry, and Bicol express. The lunch special also came with a slice of leche flan. The Dining week deal was a good price at $20 for a bowl with a dessert. My favourite of the three bowls was definitely the chicken curry. Filipino food has some unique flavours and since my husband is Filipino I get to eat some delicious home cooked Bicol express and adobo. These dishes were also great at filistix and if I didn't have access to these dishes at home, I would certainly come here to try them out. Bicol express is one of my favourite Filipino foods so I was happy to see this on the menu. The leche flan dessert was also very authentic and delicious also. The service we receive was very lovely. They were attentive and fast. read more

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Great food and fantastic service from this locally owned restaurant. I recently used their catering services for a work meeting through their catering platform, The Flavour Agency. They were easy to work with, on time, and attendees enjoyed the meal. They also worked with me to modify some of their rice bowl dishes based on specific dietary requirements, which was appreciated. read more

Update: I contacted them through ig and told them about this. Customer service was excellent and they were apologetic and said that batch was incorrectly made. ------------------------- The bangsilog was okay. So as the beef pares mami. The tapsilog however was very peppery and my mouth is still burning. I don't eat spicy and peppery food. The beef had TOO MUCH pepper. I only had three spoonfuls, can't eat anymore. read more

Filistix - Filipino Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I've been a fan of Filistix for a long time But I've only ever eaten at their University location. I went to Filistix for downtown dining week this year And I was not disappointed. The sent meal for downtown dining week had three courses. There was also a pandesal Bread to start with served with a butter that taste better than just normal butter. They explained that they heat it to caramelize it. It was delicious. The first course was seared scallops in a sinigang broth. The scallops were done well and not over cooked at all. I shared the two entrée options with my dining companion. There was a grilled lobster tail on a creamy risotto and a steak in a kare kare peanut sauce Served with an Ube mash. both dishes were great. My favorite course was dessert. Dessert was Ube and mango crepes. This dessert was so good but I was so full from the other courses I had a very positive experience here service was great and the people that work there are very passionate about what they are doing which is great to see. Will definitely be coming again. read more

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I'm very familiar with the quality Filipino food of Filistix. My work friends and I often enjoy their rice bowls for lunch. We usually go to the Filistix located in the Student's Union Building, on the University of Alberta campus. Today was my first time to try out some food from their downtown location. I was the super lucky winner of a Filistix Christmas Noche Buena (good night) feast for two. It was a contest Filistix had via Instagram. I was very excited to try out this special meal! I lined up outside the downtown location. The restaurant was closed for Christmas Eve but was open from 3-6pm for feast pick up. I had been instructed to come at 5:30pm to pick up my meal. When I arrived, I saw quite a few people in line. I waited in line for about 30 minutes. Only one person at a time could enter the restaurant due to social distancing/Covid precautions. When it was my turn, I was warmly greeted by Marc. I told him I had won the Instagram contest. I was given a bag with two feast meals inside. I was also given a card for a 10% discount on my next purchase. Marc was friendly and I loved how he was willing to pose while I took some pictures! When I arrived at home, I was able to see what I had won. The first meal was tender Beef Short Rib Calderetta (in tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots and fresh herbs) and the second meal was Pinakbet (vegetable stew with tomatoes, eggplant, long beans and bitter melon). I was also given sides dishes: Ube (purple yam) and truffle mashed potatoes, ginger scallion fried noodles, Atsara pickles (daikon, carrot, jicama, and red peppers) and green beans. Everything was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!! I happily devoured this meal. The flavours were so good!!! Filistix has fast, casual and yummy Filipino cuisine. If you're in the downtown area, I recommend trying out their food. I strongly advise supporting this local business! read more

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Came here with some co-workers to check it out and we were not disappointed! It's a Filipino place which has a smaller lunch menu and then a larger sit-down dinner selection. We ordered 6 dishes to share: the chicken adobo, BBQ pork belly, a lemon chicken dish, "pork head", and two noodle dishes. The clear winner by far was the chicken adobo - delicious and we even finished up all the sauce poured over rice. Would definitely order this again. The other dishes were decent but the chicken adobo was really outstanding. For dessert I tried the pandan creme brulee and it was delicious - pandan is a leafy plant that gives the dessert a slightly nutty/floral flavour, fairly subtle, and it worked very well with the creme brulee custard. It wasn't too sweet but was definitely smooth and creamy. Co-worker who tried the banana spring rolls was also impressed. Overall good prices and tasty food, would definitely go back again. If it's your first time, you can't go wrong with the chicken adobo and some rice. read more

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Tried the noche buena Christmas feast and there were some disappointments but a lot of highlights. Enjoyed the beef caldoretta because it is a rich beef stew with peppers. The sauce of the stew was full of flavour and seasoned perfectly. The atsara is a side dish of fresh pickled cabbage which was tangy and crunchy and would have perfectly accompanied the lechon roast pork belly. Unfortunately they were sold out of the lechon. The green beans side dish was cooked perfectly to keep the crisp texture of the beans. Nothing amazing but well executed. They sold out of a few other side options and replaced them with other options. The mashed potatoes with ube was interesting and purple but definitely didn't seem to have any truffle oil. Waiting outside in the cold for half an hour isn't ideal especially for take out which wasn't very hot and had to be warmed up once we got home. This is my first time eating here and there were some good flavours but I'll probably try their regular menu rather than the large set meals that cost $35-$45. read more

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This restaurant definitely is an Asian fusion restaurant not truly Southeast Asian food based. If you want to have an authentic Southeast Asian foods, this is not the place. Garlic Fried Rice was ok but it wasn't extraordinary. Very similar to regular Chinese fried rice. I tasted a better Filipino garlic fried rice in the past. Green Papaya Salad was too bland. They miss the sweet, slightly spicy, salty and sour balance that are the character tastes in most Green Papaya Salad in Southeast Asia. The Kolak dessert was terrible. By the look, it didn't look the normal kolak in Indonesia. The taste was like someone just dumped a can of evaporated milk and heated-up. Then mixed with slices of banana and raw sweet potatoes. Traditionally, kolak has the sweetness from coconut sugar, richness from coconut milk and fragrant aroma from pandan leaves. The server was trying to argue that coconut milk that was used for kolak. Meanwhile both of us came from 2 different countries that use lots coconut milk in the cooking. From the look and taste, we right away knew that evaporated milk was being used at that time. I know it's a fusion restaurant but giving a raw sweet potatoes in kolak was a disappointment. Will I go back? I might but I have to try different dishes before I decided not to go back. read more

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Friendly fast service during the lunch hour downtown. Ordered the South Pacific Chicken Coconut Curry which was hot and fresh. For $12, the chicken consisted of one palm-sized piece of chicken - so value-wise, would be nice if the portion was a bit larger. The chicken however was cooked to tenderness and the sauce was lovely. You order at the front, take a seat and grab your own utensils and water, etc. Space was bright and modern Also tried a slice of their banana bread as I can never resist it, but it was just okay - too sweet for my liking and slightly drier than anticipated. read more

Filistix - South Pacific Coconut Chicken - Filipino Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Filistix was the last restaurant I dined in at before the COVID-19 pandemic hit back in March 2020 and I definitely could have done worse! The restaurant itself is snug and comfortable and the service is top notch. Since then, I've been happy to support this gem by ordering takeout. They don't have very many vegetarian options but the ones they do have are excellent. My two must-order items are the ginger scallion fried rice and the mee goreng (sans chicken). The mee goreng is pretty spicy so be warned. You're definitely going to want to order a more mild dish alongside to balance the flavours. Filistix also serves a great selection of local beers from breweries such as Sea Change and Situation which you can add into your delivery order. Speaking of delivery, they are on Uber Eats and Skip the Dishes but they also offer their own in-house delivery service. Yes, it takes longer but it keeps every dollar you spend with the restaurant. Plan ahead and support local! read more

I lived off this stuff in University. Healthy, tasty, and affordably priced. There are always good menu options and two sizes depending on whether you're extremely hungry or a little less so. Best food on campus! read more

I come often to the university of Alberta location for lunch and this was my first time trying their downtown location for dinner. There's a good amount of free street parking in the area after 6pm, but there is a limited amount of seating, we had a reservation of 9 people which felt like we took up half the space. Washrooms are also in the building outside of the restaurant and requires a key. Staff here are very attentive and nice, some of their menu items were sold out, but we did end up being able to order some off menu Filipino dishes that they offered. As a Filipino, some of the dishes I tried were slightly different than what I'm used to, but in a good way. A few items were a touch salty for my liking but tasty overall. My group ended up sharing all the dishes for a good sampling of their menu, but some things were gobbled up so quickly that there wasn't time to take a photo (i.e. meat skewers)! I'm glad I made it out for dinner because the menu has a broader variety compared to their university location and is worth trying. My kids especially liked the lotus chips which was a pleasant surprise in texture and taste. read more

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Small yet cozy place. Very good prices for a good size meal. I got fried chicken and it was really good! Home made, crispy and juicey. Came with a home made ketchup. Best friend chicken I had in a long time. Friendly service and fast. If you are down town, go try it. Worth it! I will definitely go back for more outhentic Philippino food. read more

The new downtown Filistix carries on the tradition of their amazing food on campus but brings their Southeast Asian cuisine to a whole new level at their restaurant. I was honestly expecting a pretty casual atmosphere but the new, trendy location is comfortable and classy with a small but impressive menu. The flavours showcased at Filistix are second to none with a ranging from sweet to spicy and everything in between. On my first visit we were encouraged to try a few different things from the different sections of the men which is divided into starters, stix (skewers), rice and noodles, and larger main courses. Everything is designed to share and I was happy to indulge in pancit canton noodles, ginger scallion fried rice, and a few veggie stix. Pancit canton is a Filipino staple and Filistix does an absolutely amazing job, nailing the traditional sweet-spicy balance and presenting with some added flare and flavour. A special shout out has to go to the amazing service at the restaurant. My servers were attentive, friendly and very considerate when it came to dietary restrictions. The staff is clearly very dedicated and cares about the success of the new establishment. Filistix was a staple of my diet when I was in university and with their transition to a new, classy and delicious restaurant I look forward to them remaining a go-to for amazing Southeast Asian flavours. read more

I love this place! So good!! Perfect for when you want asian cuisine, but don't want basic Chinese or pho. Great location and set up too! I recommend the pansit canton, the lechon, and a must (if u aren't familiar with filipino cuisine) is the calamansi soda!!! read more

So I was on the hunt for "Filipino Food" but I did note that it was Filipino/Maylasian. I go in, friendly staff, they all looked up and greeted me. Turns out they're all brothers/cousins. Tables a tad sticky, ordered the longanisa and garlic fried rice which on the menu says it comes with fried egg. Turns out the egg is shredded and blended in with the rice. Garlic flavour is very subtle. Longanisa comes with spinach and half of a calamansi. The longanisa they serve is a bit of a twist. It's in the form of a burger pattie and a bit tangy but no sweetness like the real longanisa, all though they said it tastes the same. If you're looking for traditional filipino food, this isn't the place. I would give 3.5 stars for the respectable decor and welcoming atmosphere they give. Loss of the 1.5 stars for the table being sticky and the traditional feel not being there. Will I be back? Ehhh hard to say, maybe one day. We'll see. read more

Great food, better service! Super friendly staff and great South Asian food. I'll be back.