The food is authentic, service is friendly and ambiance we enjoy when going there. Food is fresh…read moreand presentation is great. We don't live as close now but the memories of this place shall be cherished forever. The owners are from Hawaii and the spirit of Aloha and caring for the community have always stood out.

Pretty yummy halo halo, so refreshing in this heat! It was a little awkward to eat with a spoon…read morethru the tiny hole in the cup but it came with a straw too, so no issue really

Finally got around to trying this food truck. I was so excited to try their chicken inasal! I…read morewould've loved it if it was more seasoned, personally. We got the tapsilog as well, with a side order of red hot dogs. The tapa wasn't quite the same texture as traditional tapa. Halo halo was yummy! The star of the show are their bbq skewers (not pictured). The taste is very traditional and brings nostalgia from Filipino parties. I would come back specifically for their bbq skewers! Food is made to order so it took a while but it's fresh and warm to enjoy.

So incredibly good and the portions are plentiful! We got our food delivered so I can't speak to…read morethe ambience of the location or service but I can say that the food was packed perfectly and tasted great!

First things first - this restaurant has a very small seating area with two very small tables. We…read more(3 people) dined in, but I have to assume that almost 100% of their business is takeaway. That said, we were not like sardines in a tin, we were comfortable in the space we had. It is probably relevant, though, to mention that two of the 3 people in our party were very small Filipinas. The entrees were excellent. Those were, in no particular order, lechon, Bicol Express and pork belly. We also got a large side of lumpia, which was not bad, but rather, decidedly average, so it suffered in comparison to the superb entrees. Additionally, they sliced it into small diagonal-cut (think of the way ziti pasta is cut) pieces, which I imagine was done for the sake of presentation, but I didn't find it visually appealing in the least. No matter, it's a mere trifle compared to the overall meal. The Sapin Sapin dessert was also fantastic, and somehow we made room for that after eating the generous entrees. The service was attentive and professional without being overbearing. Definitely coming back here again, and so are the two Filipinas (Tacloban and Mindanao). I think that sums it up neatly, right?

We decided to try this place because we wanted something different and were excited after seeing…read moreall the good reviews. Unfortunately, our experience started off on the wrong foot because of the customer service. The guy taking our order was not very pleasant and gave us a reluctant vibe from the beginning. When we try a new place, we usually order several different dishes so we can get a good variety of what they have to offer. We ordered three plates, and he asked, "How many people are you ordering for because you already have three plates?" That comment didn't sit right with us, but we let it go. As we continued ordering different items, he made more awkward comments, including, "Are you sure you want that? It's the same thing, just made differently." We honestly didn't understand why he was trying to discourage us from ordering. If someone is willing to pay for the food, why try to talk them out of buying it? It left us feeling very unwelcome. We waited nearly 30 minutes for our food, which we understood because we ordered a good amount. But when the food came out, there were no pleasantries or anything that made us feel welcomed as customers. Unfortunately, the customer service completely overshadowed the experience for us. Customer service is a big pet peeve of mine. If I feel like I'm being treated unpleasantly or made to feel unwelcome, I'm not likely to return. Safe to say, we will not be going back. As for the restaurant itself, it is very small. There were only about two tables inside, along with some outdoor seating, so I would not recommend it for larger groups. Three people would probably be the most comfortable for the indoor space. The food itself was okay. Honestly, I think we may have rated it higher if we had a better experience with the customer service. The two dishes we really enjoyed were the dinuguan and laing. They also give a good portion of rice. Unfortunately, when you combine the food with the customer service and the very limited indoor seating, this just wasn't a place we would return to. **Customer Service: 1/10** **Inside/Seating: 1/10** **Food: 5/10**

I come here whenever Im craving some 808 breakfast. The 20min drive is always worth it. Their…read moremenu is simple, the flavors are delicious, service is friendly. This stuff is made to order, so keep your patience in check! It takes time to cook great food. Normal orders are silog and fried rice both with longanisa, sometimes with brrakfast sliders with spam to share

Great food I went in one time with my wife and I wanted only 1 of the biscuit sandwiches and the…read moreowner (I believe?) was as kind as to custom make me it and charged accordingly. Exceptional customer service! Bonus that it's in the same food pod as my favorite coffee spot!

This Filipino market delivers what we miss from back home…read more Choices are plenty. I understand that they have transferred new ownership. We congratulate and wish them success. If you need something to make Filipino delights, this is a must stop.

We go to a Filipino store, to buy something we craved, when we were growing up. Or find ingredients…read morefor some Filipino dish. We came for nothing in mind, only because it's a Filipino Market. We ended up buying more than we planned on buying. Impulse buying? Maybe! But, when I see something not carried in other Asian stores, when I see something in the baked goods not carried anywhere else. . . this is where you can find them. Snacks, smoked fish, various types of canned sardines, they're ALL HERE! What's missing? Fresh fruits, but they're already found at Safeway or Freddies!

My, oh my! If you've been looking for authentic Filipino cuisine, made with love - Lu's Teriyaki…read moreis where you'll find it! Lu's is a darling little food truck, (spotless inside and out)! They feature an extensive menu and service that cannot be rivaled! This evening we had the pleasure of meeting both Lu and her husband. We tried the egg rolls and the teriyaki bowl, served with perfectly steamed rice. The portions are generous and everything was incredibly delicious! If you're in the area (even if you're not, take a drive) give this amazing food truck a try, you'll be glad that you did!

My son and I ordered a halo halo supreme and even though we waited maybe 10 minutes to get it - it…read morewas worth the wait! We've eaten halo halo in Portland and most don't get it right. Lu's was perfect - the finely shaved ice was key! They had all my favorite toppings too, the jackfruit stood out as one of the most delicious. Masarap!

first off, me and my family have been going to this market since i was little. that being said,…read moreback in the day there werent many asian markets to choose from. if youre thai, there are some items that manila market tends to carry that other larger asian markets dont. (the less popular items amongst other foreigners) and if you cant find it there, the viet/thai market down the road will most likely have it. as to the previous remarks about customer service, i'd have to say that i agree. it seems to be a family owned business, and i usually try to avoid too much interaction with the staff/cashier. they (or she) never seems to be in a good mood and i get the feeling that there is a major lack in drive to work or to run the market successfully. as for the unfair treatment based on ethnicity or race, i've witnessed it as well a few times and feel the distinction quite clearly - which is unpleasant and inexcusable being asian, we have never been asked to pay cash and she even gave us a free bottle of fish sauce when we spent over 30 dollars all in all, there are alot of better options nowadays to pick up asian groceries - manila has been bumped down to one of my last choices for asian grocery shopping. i only really go now when i need certain particular items that other places dont carry.

Rude behavior.. growing their own herbs on the side of the building where TV Highway and trim that…read morebus stop is behind their fence in front.. I sure hope they're not trying to sell that in the store to us isn't that illegal?

I came here for Dad's chicken! The grilled chicken pod, that's in this little food pod area behind…read moreWalgreens. They seem like the talk of the town too! Well, after finally getting a chance to browse all the pods, I found Dad's chicken, but nothing was grillin'. So I came back here to Pares PDX Express instead. Checked out the side menu, checked out the prices, and out comes a brutha from anotha mutha! Welcomes me, so I asked my pare "What's good?" He said, "Everything!" smh, "Damn!" A good sign :(but not a good sign for me healthwise:) haha! I asked how long he's been open, and he said, "Since September." Still fresh and new to me, so my yelpie duty was to support my locals. Here's what I ordered: Drawn to the Crispy Kare-Kare ($15), this caught my eyes! (Optional read) Typically, the Filipino kare-kare meat used is with cuts of chuck steak and boney beef neck. Some like using pork hocks. Sometimes kare-kare will have beef tripe added. But personally for me, I love my mom's version using oxtail. I don't like the neck, I don't need tripe, it's gotta be OXTAIL!!! Besides, it's all about the stew and the saucy peanut buttery flavor. About Pares PDX kare-kare version... I saw "Crispy" and knew this was referring to either crispy pata or lechon kawali (aka deep fried pork belly with skin). They serve their kare-kare with crispy pork belly, bok choy, long string beans, and eggplant. The stew of peanut sauce was drizzled on top. With the home-made shrimp bagoong (fried shrimp paste) in between. I would have stayed outside on the patio tables, but it was going to rain. So I rushed home, and mmm mmm mmm the pieces were still nice and crispy indeed! I haven't had pork belly in so long that I was in heaven, not worrying if I needed to go to the hospital afterwards lol. You can have the dish with plain rice or garlic rice. I chose the garlic rice, which is almost a given. A bit of more information: ~ They've got a QR code to view the menu and/or place an order. ~ Majority or nearly all of the dishes were $15 average. ~ To feed your eyes, there are pics of the dishes on the side of the truck. ~ Service was pleasant and fast. Can't say I'll ever order what I can make myself, like adobo, sisig, pinoy style spaghetti, or lumpia, but I will definitely be back to try their version of pansit palabok, laing, dinuguan, and turon. I'll even try their "halo halo" next time! The Filipino authenticity, kinda like mom's style is here! Come check them out!

I'm leaving this review primarily for the incredibly frustrating and seemingly systemic…read moreunreliability when ordering delivery from PDX PARES. Multiple times now, I have placed an order, watched the status change to "Confirmed" and even "Preparing," only for the restaurant or their system to cancel the order abruptly after the Dasher is already assigned or on their way. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it completely wastes time and effort planning a meal. A major contributing factor is that they frequently forget to close and update their DoorDash channel, showing they are available for online ordering when they are not. It gives the false hope that the food is on its way, only to be cancelled last minute, forcing a scramble to find dinner/lunch elsewhere. The management needs to seriously address their online order process, communication with delivery platforms, and their kitchen capacity. If you cannot fulfill an order, it should be rejected immediately, not 30-40 minutes after confirmation. Until this issue is fixed, I cannot recommend ordering from here, especially for delivery. It's too unreliable to depend on.

The owners of this place doing a great job in keeping this place organized and clean. They sell…read moregood quality ingredients from fresh veggies, to meats and frozen foods and deserts. If you're looking for something to cook up at home, this place is the store to come to and you won't be disappointed.

Been living on the West side and missing the Vietnamese stores from the East side so much. My…read morefriend and I were driving around trying to find Balut desperately and stumbled upon this store. WOWWW are we glad. Not only did they have balut they had an array of groceries I would need for nearly any Vietnamese dish I want. A one stop shop! They had meat, veggies (pre shedded papaya), snacks, and all the things. Will be back often!

First time coming to an Uwajimaya. The store was a medium to large sized grocery store. I liked…read morethat they had sales and one of their themes making Okonomiyaki. All the things to make Okonomiyaki was on sale (cabbage, Kewpie mayo, Okonomiyaki sauce, bonito flakes, Okonomiyaki flour mix), so I obliged and we made some at our Airbnb. We also bought from produce, snacks, and poke. Everything we had was really fresh. The only thing that I bought that wasn't my thing was Sakura Cookies by Nakaura. They were pretty, but the flavor was odd and they're a bit pasty. Our cashier (Shiow) was super friendly and heard us speak Mandarin. We had a fun conversation with her and she told us to come back for Senior discount days on Tuesday (10% off, 60 and older). They also have Student discount (10% off) on Friday evenings (6PM to close with valid college ID).

This place is awesome if you're looking to make authentic Japanese food like bento boxes, ramen,…read moreudon, etc. It's a lot bigger than it looks on the inside and there's a great selection for fresh sushi/sashimi ingredients. I really enjoyed their huge Musubi section as well! There was shrimp tempura, Hawaiian franks, spam & egg, anything you can hope for.