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Gateway Kitchen

4.3 (516 reviews)
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Jumbo Deep Fried Quarter Leg Chicken
Charline T.

This place is a hidden gem that I kind of feel guilty writing a review for because while this place is such a good value, I also don't want it to get too hyped to lead to longer lines! This place is such a good value spot, with all meals being under $10 and huuuge portions! I was super full after finishing it, and there's definitely room for leftovers. This place is pick up only and parking can be a bit of a pain. It's also cash only. It looks a little dirty and tight inside, but can't complain since the food is so cheap. There's a few minutes of wait time after your order is placed, but not complaints with how fast they move. I've also seen them handle phone orders. I usually get the jumbo fried quarter leg chicken silog, which comes with garlic rice, egg, and pineapple chunks. The chicken is a bit bland but it does come with sauce. I also added a few slices of spam for a few more bucks. Next time I'd love to try the HK style pork chop and baby bangus. A solid place for a cheap meal!

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Eva L.

Good cheap eats. Garlic rice, egg, and a protein for as low as $6.50. For another protein, it costs from $4 to $6.50. Tried their Tocino with Longanisa and Tapa with HK style pork chop. Both combo came with generous portion of garlic fried rice topped with more toasted garlic, one over medium egg and pineapple chunks. Beef Tapa- best one I've had. Tapa meat is usually dry and very salty. This version was tender, with just the right amount of sweet and salty. Enjoyed this a lot. There were two pieces of good sized Longanisas (pork sausage). Longanisa is Filipino version of Chinese lap cheong but not dry. Longanisas are usually made with pork, sweet with hint of garlic flavor. And these ones are definitely juicy yummy but not too much fatty chunks in it. The Tocino was also good. Sweet red meat similar to bbq chashu pork but a lot more oily and sweeter. Mix of soft pieces and more chewy ones. The HK style pork chops had a crispy batter coating. They give two pieces per order. The coating was so crispy but not hard. It made a very loud crunchy sound biting in to it. It's like eating chips but better especially when you get to the actual pork chop. The chop was also tender. Also yummy. I could eat them as a snack by itself. The staff were nice. The girl at the counter patiently waited while we took time looking at the menu. The older man who was cooking was very pleasant and came up to say hi. Food came out quickly. It's to go only and cash only. Street parking. Will definitely return to try the other menu items.

HK style pork Hk Style Porkchop
Heather T.

My go to place whenever they are open during Sunday mornings! For sure a go to for cheap breakfast. I love the HK style porkchop. I order without the garlic on the rice in which they put a lot of. Can always order over the phone or in person wait time 15mins or less depends on the day. Definitely hole in a wall in the area. Have to be a local to know where to get breakfast for champs! 10/10 every time for the HK pork chops. Take out only and CASH ONLY at this spot make sure to pull cash before picking up or ordering. That's the only thing you have to prepare for when you come to Gateway.

Katelyn R.

Still a solid three. I guess for the price point. Huge serving of rice. 1/3rd of the size of the pork chop you'd usually get at superstar. This plate I got today tasted like nothing, no seasoning whatsoever. Which I'm used to, subtle flavors but this in particular literally had no taste at all. My pork chop tasted like a breaded piece of cardboard. The garlic rice tasted like plain rice with fried garlic on top. The pineapple even tasted old and had no flavor. The fish I got barely had that fish flavor and wasn't even salty like how it supposed to be. I was better off eating a cup of ice than this meal. So make sure you have some patis or vinegar or something to dip your food in and sprinkle some salt lol

Joseph M.

NOTE! This place only does takeout and only takes cash. I ordered the longanisa silog which came with two pieces of longanisa, one egg, some pineapple, and garlic rice. The longanisa was good and I thought it was interesting that they added pineapple pieces. The garlic was kinda burnt ngl. There was also such an abundance of rice left over that I didn't know what to do with lol. But honestly for $7, you cant beat that. My issue with this place is that the business hours here are inconsistent. I tried to come here two other times during their official business hours but they were closed... Anyways... try it out if you like. :)

Menu (7/2025)
Kevin C.

Gateway Kitchen is a place I didn't know I needed until now! This restaurant is strictly cash only and takeout and they serve silog. They do it well and are definetely generous with the portions. I ordered the HK pork chop with loganisa on the side and it was piled high on top of a mound of garlic rice. The over easy egg and the pineapple chunks were a nice and neccessary touch for the entree because it can get a bit dry. I'd recommend adding some kind sauce to the rice to help balance it out, luckily they did have a table near the window with a few options. The space inside is small and cramp, but the staff are all focused and worked effeciently to tackle the long line of orders. No matter how busy it was inside, the chef in the back warmly welcomed and thanked each customer as they walk in. It is a simple operation, but they clearly care about what they do.

Longanisa
Natalie M.

Honestly, this hit the spot! Wow. The options are so cheap and delicious. I tried the longanisa and the HK style pork chop. Both cost $16 total including tax. We split the dishes. The garlic rice was stellar, with amazing crispy pieces. The pork chop was flavorful and the longanisa was juicy. Loved that they give you pineapple too and a fried egg ! What a gem! I'd try the other dishes. The staff were super nice too and they were quick.

Cenon M.

Gateway Kitchen at 6165 Mission St is a total legend. I first ate here when I was 12, and coming back now at 35, the food is still the best Filipino food I have ever tasted. The flavors are just as incredible as I remember from over two decades ago. The service is super warm and friendly, making you feel right at home. The ambiance has that classic, nostalgic vibe that makes it a real hidden gem. This place will always have a special place in my heart. 5 stars!

Hk Style Porkchop (added longanisa)
Mai N.

Having eaten Superstar and Gateway within the same week, I can confidently say that the HK Style Porkchop at this location is just as good BUT it does not maintain the same level of crispiness. This location is also cash only with street metered parking.

HK Style Porkchop
Nancy H.

This is quite a busy hole in the wall for locals, I wasn't able to find parking so I parked across the street in a plaza and walked over. There was a line out the door but it went by quickly, people are just there for takeout. This is a small, casual, cash-only establishment that offers affordable prices (a plate is less than $10)! I ordered the HK Style Porkchop that came with garlic rice and pineapple chunks. Unfortunately, my rice came with slightly burnt garlic bits and the porkchop was a little dry and quite bready. Overall, I can't complain because of the price. If I ever come back, I'll order a different dish.

Carla G.

Wanted some Filipino silog for breakfast that doesn't cost an arm and a leg so we ended up here. Street parking and to go only. This place only takes cash so we ended up going to the laundry mat to use the ATM. We also called in our order and they were super fast at getting food ready. They definitely perfected this craft. 5 star because they met all what we expected, cheap, hearty and quick grab and go food. Taste is not bad (yes I have had better) but for the plates ranging $6.50-$8 its good. We did like the hongkong style porkchops,that might be my favorite from here. Will come back again if in the area and craving some silog.

They hook it up, don't want to miss this stop. Fire portions with amazing taste. Affordable dining and quick reliable customer service with very friendly staff. They will do you right!

Pork chopsilog
Shari N.

I have lived in the city and slept on this Filipino restaurant! My close friends have been eating here for years and I swore I never heard about it and they sure did made me wake up to their food! They went beyond the -Ilog breakfast movement! Hear me out 2 fried pork chops, and a mountainous garlic rice then one medium over easy egg, and pineapples for side fruit. This had me screaming of whaaa?! I mean it's good and fried to perfection crisp! The batter was perfect. The pork chops were still delicious without being hella dried up like you would think. The rice with the garlic toppings was good but I felt needed something more to it because I'm used to the three ladies jasmine rice like I felt their rice was bit dry even when I added the egg...all I needed was some sauce for the pork chops. Like vinegar mix or Jufran banana ketchup to the chops. The pineapple was a good after dessert with the pork chops and the meal. All in all my friends made me a fan of their food! Don't sleep like I did!

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Always order take out with my coworkers. Good value, reasonable prices, good food! Always come back. They never disappoint. Yummy!

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Ask the Community - Gateway Kitchen

Been here twice and it's been closed. Any one know what's going on?

Are they still open been trying for 2 weeks?

Is this place permanently closed?

They are open I just got some great food from them 2 days ago ❤️❤️❤️

Are they still open? I been calling everyday and no pick up.

Yes they are open. The lines are long which is probably why they don't pick up. Call in when they open to place a phone order.

Have they closed down? Went last week and closed and just went this morning as well. No note or anything but closed sign is up. Thanks!

I just went today and they're still closed up. No sign still

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Chibog

Chibog

4.1
(1.2k reviews)
3.9 mi
$$

Tried and tested. Never fails to impress the first timers we bring here…read more This was another fun dining experience for us with our friends. We got a table of eight one hour before closing time. Our server told us last order was at 6:45 since the cook had to leave early for another gig. They used to close later at night years ago. We had our usual chick-boy combo sisig, grilled liempo, tapa and garlic rice. Our friends embellished our spread with ginataang sitaw at calabasa (beans & squash in coconut milk), bam-i pancit, chicharon bulaklak (ruffle fat) and lechon kawali. Vinegar based sawsawan and Mang Tomas made this feast even better. We all had water because we were binge eating that weekend. Another large party satisfied at Chibogs. Can't wait for our next get-together here.

First time here for a party of two during a Sunday afternoon. We got there at 12:30ish so best to…read morewait because once we got our food there was a little wait. I got their Lechon Kawaii, pork adobo and garlic rice. All silog's comes with garlic rice or white rice and an over easy egg. You can add tomato for $2 extra (two sides combo upgrade is $3 more) I loved their Lechon sooooo tender and crispy paired well with the side of white vinegar or the brown sauce! We shared their sizzling sisig which was great per my cousin but I think it was a little dried without the egg? We got the combo of pork and chicken. Shared a Poncit Bihon, I always said more lemon the better but it was ok? I will try other other noodles dishes next time.

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The reason for stopping by. combo sisig "chick-boy" (chicken and pork/baboy)
The reason for stopping by. combo sisig "chick-boy" (chicken and pork/baboy)
Lechon Combo

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Lechon Combo
The Original Kadok's

The Original Kadok's

3.9
(195 reviews)
0.7 mi
$$

Kadok's brings me so much joy and nostalgia. I'm glad they're still up and running, even at their…read morenew location in Daly City. The ambiance is very cozy yet warm. My mom and I ate here for an early dinner, and there was adequate seating. I ordered a Chicken Mami with Pork Asado Siopao while my mom opted for a Pancit Malabon plate with Pork BBQ and Lumpiang Shanghai. We received our orders in less than 10 minutes for dine in. The mami was flavorful and the noodles were fresh and not soggy. The siopao was moist, sweet, savory and tender. I tried a bit of the pork bbq and it still tasted great like the first time I tried it 20+ years ago. The Gulaman Sago was not too sweet, but the sago pearls could've been fresher on my next try. Kadok's is truly my go-to place for their pork barbecue, chicken mami and more for all occasions!

Just got done eating. We ordered 2 arroz caldo for this rainy weather. The arroz caldo was very…read moredelicious. Came out steaming hot. Definitely made for Cold and rainy weather. Portion was huge for the price. Per order it's $8.25. Love how they top it with chicharron and their big pieces. Little bummed out they didn't have my fav -- goto. But that's okay. Arroz caldo will do just fine! Wonderful and fast service. Order came out less than 5 mins after ordering. Also, that's like me you get the headache and shit. The establishment is very clean and well kept. They work super hard here. Love coming here. This is the house of best Goto and Arroz caldo.

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The new layout of the service counter at their new location.
The new layout of the service counter at their new location.
Longsilog
Longsilog
The exterior of the new place where they relocated.

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The exterior of the new place where they relocated.
Isla Restaurant

Isla Restaurant

3.7
(1.1k reviews)
6.3 mi
$$

Large menu, lots to choose from. Good for large groups, they have set menus that make it easier to…read moreorder. Food was fine, our party wasn't familiar with the cuisine so we ordered a set to try. Big portions, though some things were a salty and oily for me. Staff were also very friendly! We were celebrating a birthday and they played music on the speakers and had disco lights for us. A fun experience overall.

A fun day trip outside of San Francisco, easily accessible via Caltrain and a brisk walk. The…read morerestaurant layout is spacious with many big tables, encouraging large family dinners. While the big shared feasts are fun, I was kinda curious about the specialty dishes (e.g. sisig) that were more of an à la carte experience. Silut Bilao #4: There were only 4 of us, so we didn't get the big dish with "Fight" in the name. There was so much here that no one had to fight for their food. I really like the Misua Soup we start with, had a nice chicken flavor and silky noodles. The main platter had so many fun and delicious items. The Crispy Pata was probably my favorite, so crispy and delicious, especially with the various dips. The Longganisa was another highlight with a cross-sectional cut that enabled a lot of surface area to be nicely charred. The Chicharon was another highlight since it both crispy crunchy skin and some softer meat + fat. The Grilled Liempo had the strongest charred grill taste. Everything else was nice too, just too many to enumerate. For dessert the mixed halo halo with ube ice cream was the best. So many great flavors and textures together at once.

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Seating area
Seating area
Longsilog Plate
Longsilog Plate
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Garlic Rice
Ling Nam Restaurant and Bakeshop

Ling Nam Restaurant and Bakeshop

3.9
(360 reviews)
3.9 mi
$$

The senorita bread was soft & I like the size of them! It's great item to bring back to share for…read moreevents or gatherings The price is also great for the amount. It's like sweetened bread with great texture & balance

I actually didn't even know there was a new extension to the bakery. I don't usually have a…read morehankering for Filipino food but that was the group choice when the wait was too long at another spot we initially were going. Their sizzling bangus wasn't too bad. Probably the least oily dish. The sizzling sisig was pretty oily, like WAY oilier than other places I've had it. The wonton soup was not great, very bland and boring. The lechon was BAD, as in the worst I've ever had. It was moist and the skin has a small crunch to it, but to the nose it was VERY odiferous and the taste...SUPER gamey. Tried to add lemon and whatever else I could but it was not good. Sorry. Most places I've gone it's just extra crispy pork belly, but this was...idk... Not many great things I can say about this place. We did have drinks...sago't gulaman. I mainly got it because of what was in it, but also because it said it was "refreshing." I don't know...maybe my idea and their idea of refreshing are different. It was good, but SOOOOO sweet and sugary. Yes, I know it says brown sugar in ingredients, but I didn't think it would be made mainly of it. That is definitely not my type of refreshing. Servers were very nice and friendly. And the food came out relatively fast. I guess the questions is would I ever go back? Probably not. Maybe for starbread, but for Filipino food? There are SO many other better places out there. Maybe we caught them on a bad night but...yeah sorry...no thanks

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Ling Nam Restaurant Buffet {6/29/2025}
Ling Nam Restaurant Buffet {6/29/2025}
Starbread (30 pieces)
Starbread (30 pieces)
Ling Nam Restaurant and Bakeshop

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Mekeni Restaurant

Mekeni Restaurant

4.1
(85 reviews)
0.2 mi
$

I haven't been here in hella long. The silogs were made fresh to order. I think it was a little…read morepricy but well worth it for the occasional treat when you don't want to cook. We ordered: 1. Longsilog: Still as good as I remember but now they open it up. 2. Tocilog: Sweet and I love the little pieces. I'm not a fan when they are big pieces 3. Chicken bbq- My niece liked it, it just had to be warmed up. 4. Picadilllo: I wasn't a fan of, too sweet and too much bell peppers and carrots. 5. Garlic peanuts: My dad liked it but said it's too salty. 6. I had asked for a sode of sabao and the sinigang was so deliciously sour.

Wanna start your day with a hearty Filipino silog? Check out Mekeni. It's a small, no frills but…read moretidy spot. Come early in the morning (we were there at a little after 8am on a Sunday) and parking should be easy. It's also a popular spot for takeout as we saw several orders being picked up while we, a party of two, dined in. Make your way to steam tray area and peruse the ready to eat dishes or look up at the menu board for more options, like the various silogs. We ordered with the patient (we couldn't decide!) ladies at the register and they will deliver your dishes to your table. We opted for a pork chopsilog and a bangsilog. The portions were huge and tasted delicious. That the sinangag was made to order was a pleasant surprise! Looking forward to coming back to try other dishes!

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The basic looking dining area.
The basic looking dining area.
Mekeni Restaurant
The turo-turo style layout of the various dishes.

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The turo-turo style layout of the various dishes.

Gateway Kitchen - filipino - Updated June 2026

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