The service in Kusina Pilipino is GREAT! They have a good selection of groceries, and this without…read moreany doubt is the strong point. I wouldn't worry about Ambiance because this is really a grocery store with some hot food options. The pansit is really good. Buuutttt the chicken adobo is not good at all...so disappointed. My recommendations you can get your groceries here the food is touch and go. This place earns 3 stars overall but really I would say a 4 for the groceries in stock and a 2 for the food...averages out to be a 3.

I've been to Kusina Pilipino 4 times now for lunch, and always the food is lami kaayo delicious,…read moreand I have leftovers for dinner because the portions are big. The usual staple items are there (kaldereta, adobo, menudo etc.), you can get them with rice or noodles, and it tastes just like it does in Philippines. Service is always friendly and prompt. If you ask what something is, staff will be delighted to explain what is in the dish. So, if you are new to food from the Philippines, ask. The hot food bar at the back of the grocery store is a pretty typical setup in Philippines where there is often a fooda shop next to or behind a mini-store.

Food is Meh. They're trying hard to cook Filipino. Not even close. What's with all the oil??? Do…read moreyou just pour half the bottle of cooking oil to your food when you cook it? I don't understand how this restaurant stays open. The worst part of it is it is inside Marley Station. I don't even know why that mall is still open? It's a ghost town!!! Walking in there feels so weird... so morbid...! They need t9 bulldoze that whole place and start fresh.

Nice cafe with great food and friendly service. Had the pork belly, sisig, halo halo, and lumpia…read more My son the pork skewers. Will be going back.

This is a fantastic Filipino market with a variety of goods. Frozen Siopao, pan de sal, noodles,…read moresnacks, sauces, everything! The best part is their restaurant and drink bar. I enjoyed the sinigang, yummy. Try the ube drink with boba, super awesome.

First time at Manila Mart after having heard about it so many times and let's just say I'm…read morepleasantly surprised! I will say prepare a budget cause there's a lot to get, I ended up spending around $40 for everything I got. Let's start with the beef lumpia. It was crispy and tasted pretty good. I'm a sucker for spice so I would've loved it to be a little spicier or maybe offer some chili oil on the side. Next is the star of the show, the lechon kawaii bowl. The pork is so tender and perfectly crispy! I added garlic rice instead of the usual which was a great addition. I asked to try their vinegar sauce which comes with garlic and jalapeño in it which I found to be amazing. Lastly, the taro milk tea is heavenly, I'm still thinking about it!!! The service was friendly and because it was my first time they even offered me a coupon for the next time I come back and I will definitely be back! Plenty of indoor seating as well with a whole market inside where you can find an assortment of Filipino food, snacks, drinks, and desserts.

All of the above!! My bf picked up my order from there and brought it home to me, 5 minutes ago!…read moreAnd I am WoWed! BEST pork bihon anywhere in the US!! (We could agree not to agree)I'm feeling like I'm back home on the islands. And I'm 47! Highly HIGHly recommended trying James! Fiesta is an understatement of the party that you'll have in your mouth! Enjoy!! Tell them "Raquel " sends warm greetings and a thank you. You'll get hooked up

Since moving from Hawaii, I've been searching for comfort food for those occasions when I miss…read morehome. Filipino food is one of those comfort foods so of course what do I look for my first time visiting Baltimore? I happened to be in this neighborhood so decided to give this place a try. Luckily they weren't busy when we arrived so everything came out quickly. The Shanghai lumpia is on the smaller side, which is excellent for a taste teaser but if you're used to the bigger style you may be disappointed. The flavor was good, and the vinegar and sili added a nice hot and sour kick. The pork BBQ stick was marinated well and was my favorite. My wife actually liked it with the pinakbet more than the kawali, which I didn't mind cause it left more for me lol. The pinakbet was a hit for both of us as we haven't found many veggie dishes at the other Filipino restaurants that were fresh and crunchy. Most other places tend to go with the soupier veggie dishes (sinigang mostly, which is also good but I was feeling crunchy) so it was refreshing to have this. Ampalaya for the win! The only disappointment was the pork Adobo. Don't get me wrong, it was really good. It's just not the type we're used to which is Ilokano style (a little drier and crunchy with a lot more vinegar sour taste) so not a ding, more of a different taste preference. The only negative (not to us, but definitely to folks not used to it) is the lack of decor and the kind of... dinginess to the restaurant. Some of the best places in Hawaii have similar but scare those new to Filipino food. I could see having a hard time bringing newbies to this restaurant and convincing them that the food is good if they walk in and see the interior. All in all, my wife and I loved the place. We'll definitely be back if we're in the area again. So far, it's the best Filipino food we've had since moving to the DMV!

The food, service and ambiance are all amazing! Chef Maria…read morecurates delicious Filipino favorites and it is a beloved staple in Howard County and the DMV area!

The food is SO good! I've loved everything I've tried, from the rice to the lumpia to the pork…read morebelly. Delicious, flavorful, and friendly service. The only downside is the last 3 times we've gone out to get their food from the place posted online, they've cancelled last minute. Understandable that things happen, but 3 times in a row we've had to pivot to something else on the fly. Twice they didn't post that they cancelled, we found out in the comments because people were wondering. Overall, great food when you can find them!

Don't remember coming here many years ago until I pulled up my Yelp pictures. Lol…read more Small carry out with lots flavors. Lunch time got busy quickly. Crispy pork belly skin with garlic and tangy sauce. Add some palm trees and sound of ocean and waves and you'd think you're in the Philippines or Hawaii

I could have sworn I wrote a review for Kuya Ja's years ago but apparently I haven't! I was happy…read moreto discover they have better hours now. It used to open and close at in weird intervals so this was nice to find out. I stopped by on a rainy Sunday lunchtime. Parking was easy to find right in front of the store. Orders can be placed online or in-person at the counter. I highly recommend placing the orders ahead of time because of the wait. I saw a few people go up to the counter wondering about the order status as it was taking awhile. The store also carries several of Gwenie's pastries and dessert items. Fresh cream filled donuts available along with cakes and pies just to name a few. I got the lechon kawali over garlic fried rice and my friend ordered pork belly sisig combination. Every bite was flavorful and tasty. I just wish it had better portions. My bowl had small bite size pieces of what looked like half a strip of pork belly. The cost /portion ratio was just not the best. I still wouldn't mind returning and trying out other menu items. Like the KJ's chopped salad for example.

I stopped by to purchase Banana Ketchup. Exactly as it sounds, it's ketchup with a strong flavor of…read morebanana! I saw a recipe I wanted to try of an Asian eggplant flattened and dipped in egg and the recipe had the option of drizzling banana ketchup onto it. The store carried this surprising condiment and so much more. The shelves were well-stocked and organized. I received okay service, no one seemed unhappy to see me, but also didn't welcome me either. All other customers were Filipino (and one shopper was so kind telling me about her food) so maybe the staff were curious as to what I wanted? There is a credit card limit here of $10.00 and purchases from the prepared food counter can contribute toward meeting the minimum requirement. Free parking available right outside the store.

Love the hot food bar! Much variety, good portion, and great value…read more It suits asian people taste.

Came here on a Friday at noon right after Christmas. There wasn't a ton of rush but there were…read morepeople in and out getting food to go! More of a casual restaurant vibe but enough tables with enough seating for multiple groups of different sizes, with plenty of room. Our waiter was very friendly, came and took our order after we took a while to decide. We weren't sure if we had enough food but our waiter said he thought we had enough but he left us a menu just in case. And he was very correct. The street food appetizer came out around the same time as pork belly. I loved the street food platter, particularly the rolls. The pork belly was also good, it just isn't usually my favorite item. Next came out a huge pile of fried pork, much much larger than we expected and very welcome. This along with the sauce it came with tasted great! And last we got our chicken adobo, which was probably my favorite item after the street food platter. Overall food was delicious, service was fast and good, and if you want some Filipino food you won't go wrong here!

Came here for the first time to try a Kamayan for a friends birthday and it was spectacular. The…read moretable was pre dressed with the banana leaves prior to us arriving and the food was placed around the time we all arrived. When the food was being placed, there was an art behind how it was displayed and prior to eating, we were provided a little history lesson about the components on the table from sauces to the meats. This hole in wall provided a homey vibe with what reminded me of the elders yelling in the kitchen while everyone else sat in the living room chatting. The staff was very accommodating to our group and while we were unaware of when they closed, they never rushed us out. Definitely would try a Kamayan again and would definitely check this place out again.

Visited from San Francisco and heard this was a great spot for modern Filipino food!…read more The ambiance was clean and did give a Filipino homey vibe. Lots of people doing work and drinking coffee. Makulay Coffee - 4/5 - did not get the amazing colorful visual as seen in the pictures, getting a white and yellow blob lol. Taste was there, reminding me of a brown sugar, vanilla cake. Black truffle ensaymada - 3/5 - Heavy on the black truffle, as it overpowered everything else. Appreciated the this twist in a classic. Ube Chori Burger - 4/5 - Awesome presentation, juicy, saltiness was not overpowering for chorizo. Did remind me of longanisa. Fries were hella good! (5/5) Kare kare - 3/5 - Served deconstructed and flavor was there. On the watery side. Lechon was crispy but dry and not as fresh as expected. Pandan cookie - 5/5 - this was amazing. Soft, packed flavor, truly delectable. Service was a let down with the only cashier being cold by not providing a greeting, making eye contact, or a smile - as if he did not want to be there. There were also flies in the pastry display. My mom ordered black coffee and we had to ask for cream & sugar. They didn't have cream so asked for milk. Aside from the service, would come back to try more coffees and food if in the area.

Hiraya is a decent Filipino restaurant on H Street…read more We tried two drinks and two entrees. The ube latte ($6) was one of the best-looking drinks I've ever seen, decorated with purple swirls, but the turon latte ($6) was no slouch either. Then, we had the tapa ($25) and tocino ($24). Each bowl featured delicious marinated meat (beef and pork, respectively), alongside purple-and-white rice, pickled vegetables, and a gently fried egg. The food was definitely tasty, but above all, they made quite an effort to make each dish look good, and it paid off. I very much enjoyed my meal here.