Hapág Bistro is a wonderful spot that I've enjoyed both dining in and ordering takeout from, and…read moreit's been consistently great each time. The food is incredibly flavorful and satisfying. It really feels like a home cooked meal made with care. While the prices aren't the cheapest, the quality and taste absolutely justify it. You can tell there's a lot of attention put into each dish. My personal favorite is the lechon kawali paired with their garlic rice. It is crispy, rich, and packed with flavor. The dining space itself is cute, cozy, and very clean, making it a perfect little date night spot. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which adds to the overall experience. It isn't the fastest service, so I wouldn't recommend coming here if you're on a time crunch. It's a great place to sit down and relax, and really enjoy the food. One thing to keep in mind is that their hours can be a bit unusual, so it's definitely worth checking ahead before you go. Location-wise, it's also a great stop. It is just a short walk from the local brewery and the rail trail, making it an ideal place to grab a meal after a walk or before heading out for a couple of beers. Overall, a fantastic spot if you're looking for comforting, high quality Filipino food in a cozy setting.

The only other time I'd been to a Filipino spot was years ago at Jeepney in NYC with Yelp friends…read morefor a UYE. I'm not claiming expert status on Filipino food because I'm nowhere close. But there are a few universal similarities with Latin food: rice, seafood (because I'm a pescatarian) and garlic- to name a few. Then there's their halo-halo dessert. So when Hapág Bistro popped up in my Yelp pages- in Highland, NY no less and conveniently close to work- I was in. Hapág is cozy the second you step in here. My eyes immediately went up to the ceiling where these folks have faux greenery+florals hanging across the space. It actually softens Hapág and adds a little "nature". I was here on a tight clock and didn't have time to sit down for a full meal. But while I looked at the menu at work, one thing immediately jumped at me: halo-halo. This thing is sweet. It's a sweet explosion of shaved ice, creamy ube goodness, jellies, fruit and leche flan tucked in like little treasures. Then comes the ice cream on top tying the whole shit together. Every spoonful is cold, creamy and sugary in the best way. Shoutout to my girl Danielle, who was super pleasant and had one of those smiles that totally makes the place feel even more welcoming. Next time I'll actually stay long enough to eat real food- but for a quick pop-in, Hapág came out on top with dessert alone.

This Labor Day weekend marks the transition of Harana Market into something else. This weekend is…read morethe last weekend they will be open as a restaurant. Please read more on their website: "Update from us". As they evolve, they are "remaining rooted in the things we love most: feeding people, building connections, and amplifying and uplifting our queer, trans, and AAPI culture." Those are commendable goals. We will be there to support you along the way. Please tell all your staff we appreciate all the grub and the community building. Busog na busog. Salamat po. - Very full. Thank you.

So glad I got to try this place while they were a full-service restaurant! Came upon opening on a…read moreSunday for brunch and sat inside. Complimentary garlic popcorn was perfect. Ensaladang talong was the best thing I ate, followed by the papa's fried chicken (which came with more popcorn, yum). Silog and halo halo were also excellent. Got an ube mochi cake as well!

Amazing experience here with the kamayan feast that was prepared with love by Chef Champ!…read more When we arrived, the table was all set. Chef Champ greeted us and learned each guest's name and showed us how to properly grab the food for kamayan. We were encouraged to grab a drink from the fridge, and I had the calamansi. We feasted on chicken lumpia with Thai chili sauce, lechon with garlic vinegar, chicken inasal, sweet and sour snapper with rice, 3 types of sauces and fruit. And as a dessert, we had beautifully prepared halo halo. After the meal, Chef Champ explained the hand painted wall and the inspiration for the design. This was such a wonderful and cozy experience. I wish I lived closer to Troy so I could go back again!

The only Filipino storefront in the capital region. I'm Filipino so I had to come for some halo…read morehalo 100% recommend Anything you get would be good Lumpia (Filipino fried egg rolls), lechon kawali (crispy pork belly), any of the silog dishes (breakfast anytime dishes), adobo, menudo are good introductory things to start with if new to Filipino food. Menu changes so keep an eye out. If owner is reading this, please add fresh lumpia to the menu once in a blue moon (because that's something I've refused to try cooking at home it's too many components). For anyone wondering what that is it's a savory crepe with cooked vegetables with a sweet and salty sauce and it's so good. Halo halo was good. Reminded me of the days when my parents would buy halo halo from the Filipino storefronts on summer weekends in southern California where i grew up. I got 2, 1 for me and 1 for my fiance. It seemed as though 2 different people made our halo halos because his had coconut, mine didn't and his had a garlic aftertaste like when you cut a fruit on a cutting board after cutting garlic on a cutting board since garlic is strong. Service was so fast. It's all preorder so i ordered the day before, got a text ~15 min before my pick up time that it was ready and picked it up. It's a small place, cute and cozy for a fast meal or for takeout. We know where we'll get our halo halo fix. That and fresh lumpia are the things i eye on the weekly preorder menu

Awesome place for delicious Filipino food! I drove here with three other friends, and we…read moreimmediately were greeted by the friendly and homey atmosphere of the restaurant. This place is unique--it's a catering business, but it sells plates of food, sort of buffet-style, for $6.50. I love how family oriented the business is, and we could read all their stories on the wall. In addition to the comfort of the atmosphere, the food was great too! You can pick either rice or noodles, and you can choose up to two main dishes of their many options. They cook chicken curry, chicken adobo, pork belly, meatballs, and more. All options smell so delicious, but I went with the chicken curry, chicken adobo, and rice. The plate is extremely cheap for what you get! The portions are large and filling, and it's a great experience to be eating there. There are not a lot of places to eat Filipino in Upstate NY, so I'd take advantage of this great opportunity to eat some delicious food! Overall, this is a unique, cute restaurant. It's a catering and choose-your-own-dish restaurant, and it's great to bring friends. Food is cheap, quality, and delicious! Will definitely be here again if in the area!

The overall dining experience was fantastic! Super affordable meal (especially given the huge…read moreportions) at high quality. Everything was richly flavored, especially the meats. The halo halo (dessert) was also a nice palate cleanser! Even better, super nice staff!

I go here a lot! Became a frequent flyer. The price is…read moreworth the amount of food you'll get. They give good portions. Specially if they know you. ;). The pork BBQ is my favorite which reminds me of home. The Pork Sinigang was also good. Kare-kare amazing. Halo- Halo - generous serving. Carina does my dessert there and she is good. Friendly staff and very polite and helpful. Enough space if not packed. Come either before or after lunch time. They also do catered food. Just call in advance. Again good food here. Don't miss it!

We got here 15 min before closing. Craving some Halo halo. We got the purple Ube one. Fantastic…read more It's kind of a shaved ice dessert with Ube filling, Ube ice cream, sweetened red beans, custard, coconut, and other toppings. Loved it. Only issue for me was a lot of bigger pieces of ice. Everyone else in my group seemed to love it as well. There were also hot food, prepared dishes, and traditional desserts that you could buy. Employees were very friendly. They have a store 2 doors down that sells Filipino groceries.

Ordered pork adobo and dinuguan and they were very tasty! The staff were pleasant and friendly…read more They also gave generous portions of food which we appreciated! The meal prices are reasonable. The restaurant is cozy and welcoming. Easy parking in front of the restaurant. Glad we found this place in Yelp!

I'm not in the habit of driving within 25 yards of Neil's Donuts when I know they're closed. But…read moreif I do, it's because I was craving lumpia or other Filipino food from Kayumangi Authentic Filipino ("KAF"). KAF is a small Filipino Market, that serves a number of prepared Filipino foods cafeteria style, and they also have a kitchen for preparing some additional menu items. I hadn't visited since before the Pandemic, but I felt KAF's lumpia calling me this week. I arrived around 5:30 and I was the only customer at that time. The cafe part of the business is in the back. There are a few tables for dining in. The atmosphere is decent, but not a selling point since the Market's merchandise is in view. Service is a hybrid model. I've always ordered at the cash register. For food that's ready, they just plate it and bring it to you. If you order from the menu, they prepare it and bring it to you. However, it's not the type of place where they bring you a glass of water and occasionally refill it. It's more like you're eating at Chipotle, except they bring your food to you. I ordered lumpia and Menudo. If you haven't had lumpia, they look similar to fried spring rolls. KAF's are filled with what seems like a cooked pork and veggie mixture that is mostly meat. It's crispy and tasty. KAF's Menudo is a stew of pork chunks, liver, potatoes, carrots, peas, etc. It tastes like a dish you might get at a Filipino friend's house. The meat and veggies were tender and the sauce was mild and savory. When I score a place like Kayumangi, I don't compare it to sit down restaurants. I compare it to other small food markets that happen to serve food. Another thing in Kayumangi's favor is that I'm not aware of other Filipino options in the nearby areas. With those caveats, I give Kayumangi 4 Stars and I will return when the mood strikes me.

I ordered the mango matcha latte at home for the first time, and it was so delicious!! And loved…read morethe little details on the packaging including the handwritten flavor. Even after years, Rejoice is my favorite boba and drinks shop!

I love their Korean corn dogs! I get the mozzarella one with potato and sometime sugar and spicy…read moreMayo. So delicious.

We went over to Pick up a dim sum Breakfast, making certain we're there before opening…read more Over the weekend the owners go to Chinatown and pick up dim sum, fresh Asian vegetables, that you won't find in the local supermarket. I was looking at the prices for the dim sum, it seemed expensive. But, then I looked online for some of the places we used to go in Chinatown, New York, oriental grocers charged a little less than a lot of the places we used to patronize. When you consider they're doing all the work it's really a bargain! It was one thing when we would take the D train down to Grand Street and walk a couple blocks and load up; now it's major operation. I'm so glad they are still around. The owners are always very accommodating and helpful.

It's open today, when we can pick up our dim sum. They go to Chinatown in the city. Pick up dim sum…read moreand sell it at their store. They have Peking duck. Shrimp rolls( my favorite). Shumai, and other items. I get my seaweed salad here, and going shopping to pick up other items. You can also order ahead. Give them your order and pick up , they will hold those items for you. We get there at opening, so we are able to find wha, unfortunately if you arrive late you might not find any dim sum. They do have items.

Selection and price - this Asian supermarket called Asian Supermarket has en edge on these two…read morepoints over competitors. If you're like me and can't live without a variety of Asian goodies like tea and crackers, your jaw is bound to drop at the sights as you walk in. Sure, the aisles are only wide enough for one person to walk through straight on, but that's a small concession for what's on offer here. Their produce section is surprisingly extensive, there's even a seafood section, and it looks like they've finally revamped the hot food next to the front entrance. The staff at checkout here are always quick and efficient, and I'm grateful they're such a decent Asian supermarket in the Capital District to complement the wonderful Kim's and Jang Tuh. They have their own parking lot and we have come close to not finding a parking space here, but there's a constant flow of people coming and going, so we've never actually not found parking.

The experience has been consistently concerning. On more than one occasion, I've come across food…read moreitems that were already past their expiration date still sitting on the shelves. The overall cleanliness of the store also raises some serious concern! It's really disappointing because a good Asian grocery store is hard to find in the area. I hope the management takes these issues seriously and improves their quality control and sanitation standards. Customers deserve better, especially when it comes to food safety.