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Inda + Mely

4.4 (133 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Turon baklava
Joan B.

This place is amazing! We heard about it from the SF Chronicle and had to check it out. In all honesty, I came there to checkout the live music/karaoke on Thursdays and didn't have high expectations for the food. But this is probably the best Filipino food I've had in the Bay Area! The milk fish had so much meat. And I loved how they elevated typical Filipino dishes like sisig into a carbonara and turon into a baklava. The service was also great- the head chef even came out to greet us. It felt like a community in this restaurant. We'll definitely be back again!

Mango sticky rice
Kyla J.

Inda + Mely is a really fun modern take on Filipino cuisine, and I appreciate what they're doing with the menu. It feels like a thoughtful way to introduce Filipino flavors to a broader audience while still keeping the heart of the dishes recognizable. We came around 5 PM on a Friday and were surprisingly the only ones there for the entire hour we stayed, which made for a quiet, relaxed dinner. The space itself is very cute and cozy, with a warm atmosphere that feels inviting for a casual date night or dinner with friends. Parking is something to keep in mind. They have a very small lot on the side of the building with maybe 4 spots total, so I can imagine parking could be tricky during busier hours if those fill up. I was genuinely excited by the menu because there were so many creative options that sounded amazing. We ordered the kilaw lamang dagat, garlic butter sugpo, bistek tagalog, sisig carbonara, and mango sticky rice. Kilaw lamang dagat - Think Filipino-style ceviche. This was one of my favorites of the night. The seafood tasted fresh, and the coconut milk and lemongrass really came through beautifully without overpowering the dish. Super refreshing and well balanced. Garlic butter sugpo - Came with 5 large prawns that were cooked really well, tender and not overdone at all. The garlic butter sauce was rich and flavorful, though it leaned a bit saltier than I personally prefer. Still a solid dish. Bistek tagalog - Easily our favorite of everything we ordered. The beef was cooked beautifully, tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and satisfying. It came with fries, which honestly deserve their own mention because they were insanely crispy. We kept talking about how good the fries were long after dinner. Sisig carbonara - I know this seems to be one of their more popular dishes, but this one just wasn't for me. The portion is huge, so definitely shareable, but personally I didn't think the creamy pasta paired that well with the sisig flavors. Not a bad dish, just not something I'd order again. Mango sticky rice - A nice way to end the meal. Classic and comforting, though they add chocolate syrup on top, which made it sweeter than I expected. If you have a strong sweet tooth, you'll probably love it. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and love seeing Filipino food presented in a fresh, modern way. Not every dish was a hit for me, but the creativity, atmosphere, and standout dishes definitely make this worth trying.

Menu
Calvin C.

The food was good, but minus one star due to limited options for people seeking a diet low in saturated fats. The menu descriptions don't show the cooking methods. So if you are not familiar with Filipino food, you can unknowingly order foods that are deep fried or sopping with oil. Although they do have photographs, it's hard to tell the cooking method from the pictures. For example, they have an Okoy Salad listed as "shrimp + green papaya + rice powder". This is their only salad listing. We ordered it and were surprised to find that it was shrimp with deep fried items on a bed of greens. Another example was the Chili Garlic Chicken, listed as "annatto + peanuts + Chili + Aromatics". It was chicken that was breaded and appeared to be wok fried. Aside from the unhealthiness of the oil, the food was good. The Bistek Tagalog is slices of ribeye, served with French fries. Also good was the garlic fried rice, which comes in a very large bowl which easily serves four people. We visited on a Sunday around 7:30pm and were seated quickly. The servers were very friendly. The restaurant has their own parking lot.

Kare Kare- Kare (Ox Tail, brisket and Tripe)
Marlon J.

Probably one of the best Filipino spots here in the bay... absolutely loved the kare kare.. I do wish there was just a little bit more meat for the price but overall amazing. I also love how the owner has pictures of her and her family in the Philippines. The place is cute

Sisig fries
Jennifer L.

We had a great weekend lunch with our family here. The lumpia and tortang talong were my faves. I also enjoyed the kare kare although it doesn't have a strong peanut flavor which is probably why I liked it. I thought the interior is bright and welcoming. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Kare-Kare
David K.

Inda + Mely serves a contemporary, creative take on Filipino cuisine in a small, modernly-decorated restaurant space in San Bruno. For someone less familiar with Filipino food, much of the menu is almost unrecognizable, but the friendly staff was helpful with recommendations. To start, the Okoy Salad was a bed of greens topped with a crispy "bird's nest" fritter made of shredded papaya/carrots and a whole shrimp, fried in a rice powder batter, served with a vinegar dressing on the side. One of my favorite dishes was the Cebuchon Sinigang. Sinigang is typically a sour meat and vegetable soup, but Inda + Mely's "deconstructed" version came with crispy cebuchon pork belly served with sautéed vegetables (green beans, eggplant, okra, tomatoes, potatoes) and an acidic mango tamarind sauce. The best part of this dish was the chunks of pork belly, which had a nice balance of lean meat, fat, and crispy skin. Continuing on, the Laing was taro greens stewed with coconut milk and dried fish, topped with slices of pork shoulder; and the Sisig Carbonara was spaghetti in a heavy cream sauce, topped with crispy bits of chicharron and lechon (pork skin and belly). Both of these dishes were rather heavy but extremely flavorful. Finally, another highlight dish was the Kare-Kare, a stew of super tender oxtail, brisket, and tripe in a curry-like spiced peanut sauce, served with green beans, eggplant, and Shanghai bok choy. The best part was the unctuous, mildly spiced peanut sauce, which went perfectly with a side of beautifully yellow-tinged Garlic Fried Rice. Overall, the food here was delicious, creative, and beautifully-presented in a clean, modern setting with friendly service.

Menu
Rocky Mark J.

We needed a hearty meal after picking up folks at SFO. This was near the airport and very convenient. There's a parking lot next to the restaurant with room for about 6 cars. Very friendly and attentive staff. The owner Raquel was there to assist us and she was friendly. We asked about the history of the restaurant, as the walls have photos of the family history. Food is very tasty, my favorite is the laing. The lechon with the pinakbet is really tasty. We were also pleasantly surprised with the Turon Baklava. If we're in the area, will definitely return.

First & last time here
Maria L.

We were hugely disappointed with our Sunday lunch experience here. The interior of the resto is warm and clean, the lady server was friendly however it's the food quality that sadly let us down. We ordered Kare-Kare ($37): bland and tasteless, helped slightly with a dash of shrimp paste (bagoong). The single piece of oxtail was tough as was the green bean topping. The sauce is FAR from the great kare-kare we've grown to love. The other big disappointment is the Pakbet con Lechon ($24). Both its pumpkin and okra were tough/hard to eat. The skin of the liempo was crispy at best but we really couldn't enjoy the meal with the sorry state of the veggies. Their longanisa spring roll ($20) has a crispy rice paper texture but the longanisa was a bit undercooked. Great tasting sauce though! The owner was focused solely on entertaining 1 table only and didn't bother checking/ touching base with the rest of the customers (4 out of 12 tables were occupied) There's a lot of better-tasting Filipino restaurants in the area that I'll return to. Some have faster service than the others. Not sure if this is a one-time off-day here but this first dining experience here will be our last.

Bistek Tagalog
Kay d.

Cute interior, interesting menu, but execution fell short. Bistek Tagalog was labeled ribeye but way too tough. Fries took up half the plate--crunchy with mayo, nothing special. Cebuchon with the wrong buro was better but still just okay. Smoked fish rice tasted more like plain garlic rice. All in: $96. Strong aesthetics, mid flavors, value didn't quite deliver.

Beef Kaldereta
Muriel T.

First and foremost, the Cebuchon Sinigang is truly out of the norm--an original, never-before-seen dish that brilliantly blends Cebuchon with traditional Sinigang. Instead of the usual broth, it features a tangy, slightly sweet, tomato-based purée. It looked amazing and tasted even better. The flavors worked exceptionally well and were a very pleasant surprise. If recipes could be patented, this one definitely should be. The Beef Kaldereta was also excellent. It stayed close to the traditional version but was elevated by the addition of a Bleu potato purée at the bottom, which made the dish stand out. We originally ordered the Seafood Kaldereta but received the Beef instead. While that was a small service hiccup, we accepted it--and ended up really enjoying the dish--so it became an acceptable mistake. The restaurant itself had great décor and thoughtful table arrangements that elevated the overall experience. While the building looked older, it didn't feel run-down at all; everything was clean and appeared newly renovated. Parking can be a bit challenging due to the small lot, so street parking may be necessary. Overall, it was a great experience, and we will definitely be coming back.

Sinagang with bone marrow. Garlic rice. Sisig.
Joanna D.

The food was fantastic! Had a flavor twist with the sisig & sinagang. The sinagang came with a bone marrow & it was great! The garlic rice was delicious as well & we end it with Turon Baklava with ice cream. Very flavorful & tasty with the banana chips, biscoff bits & pistachio. Definitely would come back here again. Service was fast but that's because we went on a Friday lunch so there wasn't much people but it was nice. The interior designs are very instagramable. I like the bamboo chairs & wall arts.

Kat Z.

Came here on a Wednesday evening g~6:30p and were seated right away. This is a small family business and it's decorated very cute with lots of green. The ladies were all so friendly, patiently answering my questions about their cuisine and dishes. I don't eat a lot of Filipino food, so this is all new and exciting for me. We ordered the garlic rice, cebuchon sinigang, and kare kare -- all of which were really yummy. The pork with the mango sinigang sauce was so tender and the beef kare kare was great too. The ladies checked in on us and shared the family history behind the dishes. You could tell they really cared and wanted you to feel their sense of home. All of this for 75 (pre tip) and enough for two for the next day! Great sizes.

Storefront, formerly Tastebuds
Cherylynn N.

4.5 STARS Ok, San Bruno.... I see you! The City has Abacá. The Town has FOB Kitchen. Lafayette has Tropa (on my list to try). Even Wine Country has Carabao. And, now there's Inda + Mely. The northern peninsula has some of the best Filipino food so it's about time there's a Modern Filipino Resto. (Although Avenida in San Mateo advertises as Modern Filipino, IMO I don't think they are). Opening in early October 2025, Inda + Mely (owners' names) took over Tastebuds (lechon). Open for lunch and dinner on the weekdays + breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekends. Rezzies accepted (via phone). M E N U Elevated, modern Filipino cuisine. Creative dishes like okoy (fritter) salad, chicken adobo pâté, sisig carbonara, sizzling bulalo (beef bone marrow), turon baklava, and much more. Liquor license pending? F O O D * Open Face Lumpia w/ ground pork, mixed veggies, fried pastry ($24): https://tinyurl.com/3dfbpjpn I thought this would be deconstructed lumpia with the fried wrapper as a vessel. However, this is a hybrid of fresh lumpia (soft crêpe-like wrapper) with a ground pork and veggie filling, layered with a crispy lumpia wrapper. Garnished with mixed greens, tomato, and cucumbers. Nice textures but hella salty and messy to eat. Least fav item and quite pricey. * Sugpo con Mayonesa w/ house mayo, crab fat, chili (5 pc-$23.98): https://tinyurl.com/56wc4kf2 Giant, tender prawns coated in a deliciously rich, umami crab fat sauce (not spicy). Don't forget to suck 'em heads. * Cebuchon Sinigang: Cebuchon Belly Roll w/ sautéed veggies, mango tamarind ($25): https://tinyurl.com/3dakxzcy Great plating! Not your Lola's soupy sinigang, this modern rendition showcases "cebu-style" lechon (more like lechon kawali), satisfyingly crunchy, and tender pork belly alongside a very mild tamarind sauce. Served with tender eggplant, kamote (?), green beans, radish, and tomatoes. IMO, the sour flavor needs to be dialed up several notches to achieve the flavor of sinigang (tamarind soup). * Lengua Sisig w/ ox tongue, special sauce, chicharrón ($30): https://tinyurl.com/ck6maenw Modern take on a beloved classic, diced lengua, meltingly tender with crispy edges coated in a creamy sauce. The crushed chicharrón topping provided a great crunchy contrast. Rich, beefy deliciousness. Very steep pricing for the small portion tho. * Garlic Rice ($9.98) Savory with a mild garlic flavor. S E R V I C E Incredibly warm, welcoming Pinoy hospitality. Not busy at the time so prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Classy dining room with modern touches. Love their "Kumain ka na ba?" (Have you eaten yet?) IG sign....it's the Filipino way of asking, "How are you?". There's about 12 tables. P A R K I N G Limited parking in their lot with 7-8 spaces. Very hard street parking. Overall, Inda + Mely is serving delicious and unique Modern Filipino dishes. I found their pricing ambitious for the area but nonetheless, a welcoming addition to San Bruno. With their creative and innovative twists to Filipino classics that can't be found anywhere in the bay, I think they'll be a destination for the Fil-Am community.

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I'm looking to order a full tray of pansit bihon do you sell that?

We have different noodles at INDA + MELY We dont have Pancit Bihon We have sisig carbonara,… 

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Turon Ala Baklava

Does this restaurant serve alcohol?

Not at the moment but you can bring your wine and I will not charge corkage.

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Jin Gege & Yao Yao - Bbq pork

Jin Gege & Yao Yao

3.4(163 reviews)
0.7 mi
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Been craving spicy food, and since it was hubby's birthday, we decided to come here for lunch…read more Don't forget to redeem your free fish dish if it's your birthday! They will ask to see your ID, so make sure you have it with you. We ordered the beef chow fun, which was very tasty, and the egg white and dried scallop fried rice, which was also very yummy. We ordered two different fish dishes because some of us don't eat spicy food. We got the free one prepared non-spicy and ordered another one that was spicy. We also ordered their string beans, which are a must-order for us. The place isn't very spacious, so if you have a large party, you might have to wait longer. The portions are decent and the food tastes good, so there's always a line. I would recommend coming earlier or later, after the lunch-hour rush, if you don't want to wait an hour. This place is inside a mall, so there is plenty of parking.

Terrible customer service!!!…read more Very disappointed with the terrible customer service. After I declined the $0.15 plastic bag charge, the cashier ( glass wearing guy) became visibly annoyed. When I questioned why a piece of BBQ pork appeared to be included with my soy sauce chicken takeout, he became angry, yelled at me, and handed me chopsticks to find it myself. His behavior was extremely rude and unprofessional. The food was also disappointing. I will not be returning. I hope management takes this complaint seriously.

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Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Braised beef noodles with wide noodles

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles

4.1(287 reviews)
2.3 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Speaks Mandarin

Very good noodle spot. Everything was flavorful, filling and fresh. If you're dining in at a table,…read moreyou order off of a QR code and everyone at that table can order amongst themselves with their own phone and it adds onto one order which was nice. My party came a little after opening and the place filled up pretty good after. Definitely recommend if you're up to try different types of soups with pulled noodles. Oil spill noodles were great!

Are you looking for Lanzhou Beef Noodles? Keep looking. Aside from the decor and Chinese speaking…read moreservice, this place does not give me any other authentic vibe, much less the taste and presentation. Service is fast but somehow rude (our server never smiled). You order via QR code and the dishes don't all come together. I ordered a Lanzhou noodle and a Xinjiang Noodle with a side of beef, and while the prices seem very fair, the amount of substance reflects the price. The noodles are minimal, and they only give you a few beef slices in the Lanzhou noodles. You would have to order to combo with skewers to feel full. Although the noodles are handpulled, they have a texture that was a little too tough. The soup tasted HEAVILY of powder seasonings instead of actual broth, and I did not take more than a few sips. It came with a lot of spicy oil, but the noodle dish barely had a kick. The Xinjiang noodle was basically an American Chinese takeout beef with noodles. The beef was both tender yet hard to chew, probably from the amount of starch/baking soda during marination. I did not taste a hint of cumin, which is a staple in Xinjiang cuisine involving meats. Although this dish had more value than the Lanzhou noodles, do not have high hopes on the taste profile or presentation. The only redeeming dish was the side of beef we got. It was flavorful and came with a relatively thick stack, and we foolishly thought it was all beef. However, under the thin layer of beef, a bunch of cucumbers shockingly came into view, and I felt ripped off for paying $11 for essentially 6 pieces of meat. The service was nonexistent, except during checkout. We had a question during checkout since a dish of ours was cancelled, and the server did not seem to know what we were talking about. The food also does not come out in a good pace; we got our beef noodles halfway into our meal, and the table of 2 next to us did not get their second order of noodles until 10min after the first one.

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Viet Time

Viet Time

3.9(219 reviews)
0.7 mi
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SPLENDID JUST SPLENDID. I don't typically do reviews but I wanted to shout this place out because…read moreof all the Vietnamese restaurants I've been to and I've been to plenty in San Jose, San Francisco and San Bruno. This place stood out. Their brisket in their pho is just OUT OF THIS WORLD. You might think the broth maybe should be the most important part but that brisket, I'm telling you is sooooo good, their rice plates are excellent portions leaving me usually stuffed or ill have a bit leftover to make another meal. And their flavors are amazing. Their beef stew is SUUUUPER CRAZY good. The beef is sooooo tender. Nothing tough about it, - the fat is rendered so nice and breaks apart super easily. the broth isn't over power and it's the perfect balanced flavor with that nice toasted baguette. Their banh mi is excellent as well and fairly priced. The chicken and the pork have excellent delicious flavor that is the star of the show. This place has gotten their proteins down for sure!! Highly recommended!! Only thing I was sad about was they don't offer boba in their avocado shakes. but no problem. Quicklys is next door and I ran over and got some for a $1 and mixed it together and called it a day.

This is my first time to this restaurant, let's see how it went:…read more Parking is shared with the other restaurants in the immediate area. Inside was a modestly lit atmosphere which works well with what they are trying to achieve. The service was nice and friendly. The food we had was the buy 4 get 1 feee deal: 3 chicken 1 pork 1 beef Banh mi sandwiches which had No Authentic Vietnamese style or taste. In this case, l am not sure what the Flavor goals were to be; Not sure if I will be coming back.

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Hing Lung - Clay pot rice

Hing Lung

3.4(408 reviews)
0.7 mi
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this place got lung in the name because those 2 bad boys will be working overtime!!! ungodly…read moreamounts of oil and wok hei will be skedaddling down your throat and you WILL like it. you will like it so much you won't even notice the 15% service charge they add to your check (i was gonna take off one star for that but hey hustlers gon hustle) in bum nowhere of san bruno. random plaza. look for the line of judgy ai yis. or the tormented pensive dishwasher aunty in a wrinkled plastic apron, squatting outside, on her break, listening to croony sleazy chinese music on 1500000 decibels. service is fast, using paper signup sheet got the braised beef wonton mein, salty fish fried rice, century egg congee, + sugar ball thing: congee is culturally correct of course. perfect texture, not too salty, great eggs, green onions on top, super comforting and homey and yum. douse in white pepper and dip your you tiao in it. UGHHH yes bro fried rice is GOOD i haven't stuffed that in my mouth since like 5 yrs of age. i love the little salty pieces and also the yummy rice and all the oily fish. wonton mein is delicious. super tender beef, bouncy firm noodles, msg laden soup. wontons are too small but cooked well and very flavorful. sugar ball is COLD and sugary and fried. idk it wasn't my thing. it has a custardy dough center that tastes nasty to me also everything is lowkey overpriced but i would say it's generally worth it. HAIL HONG KONG AND GUANGZHOU!!!

I ordered the yellow-feather chicken and char siu rice, and the overall experience was very…read moredisappointing. I waited about 40 minutes for my food. Several customers who came in after me had already received their congee and other dishes, while my order still hadn't arrived. When the food finally came out, the char siu was extremely dry, tough, and overcooked. After waiting that long, I was expecting much better quality. The service timing and food quality both need serious improvement. Definitely not the experience I was expecting.

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3.8(119 reviews)
2.3 mi
•$$

Food comes out very fast. I thought I wouldn't like the chicken but I was pleasantly surprised. The…read morerice was really good too. I tried the fish udon and it was so unique. We also had the fish ball noodle soup and the broth was flavorful and had a lot of fish balls. The bowls are huge you can definitely share. I think for the price and quick service I would come back!

Worst customer service I've experienced--ignored and dismissed…read more We walked in for a takeout order and stood by the corner waiting to be greeted. There were only three tables dining at the time, but no staff in sight. After a few minutes, a staff member came out of the kitchen, walked right past us without acknowledging us, and seated customers who had just walked in behind us. She then went back into the kitchen, came out again to print a check for another table, and continued to completely ignore us. When she finally came back out a third time, I politely asked if we could place a takeout order. She ignored my first attempt entirely. I asked a second time, and her response was genuinely shocking: she said, "Maybe later I will help you." I couldn't believe the utter lack of basic courtesy or service. That was the final straw--we immediately walked out without ordering. To be blatantly ignored and then dismissed like that is completely unacceptable. I will definitely not be giving this place a second chance.

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Special Hainan Chicken - Soft Launch of Special Hainan Chicken in Millbrae! 11.1.2024

Soft Launch of Special Hainan Chicken in Millbrae! 11.1.2024

Special Hainan Chicken - Menu 1/1 11.1.2024

Menu 1/1 11.1.2024

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Menu 2/2 11.1.2024

Kevin’s Noodle House - Pho with meatballs

Kevin’s Noodle House

4.2(168 reviews)
1.8 mi
•$$

I was craving pho, but wanted something different than my usual spot up the street. I was skeptical…read moreat first because of some bad reviews, but decided to give it a shot so I could judge myself. Went in today, Thursday evening around 6pm and was seated promptly. The restaurant is very clean and spacious with 2 different seating levels. Cleanliness is a huge deal for me and ever since I saw a cockroach at two different visits at the place up the street, I'm always hesitant to go back there and that's another reason why I ended up here too. As many people have stated, street parking really sucks, but there is the Miller Avenue Garage just up the street so I'm not sure why people always complain about that... It's literally a 2min walk, but you know most people don't bother to look and want a spot right in front of an establishment ‍ We started off with the A4 appetizer which is the fried chicken wings. The menu states it's 5 wings, but we got 9. I was a little confused at first, but looking back now, it is 5 WHOLE wings, but broken down its 10 single pieces (5 flats and 5 drums)... I guess they shorted us one piece, but whatever They were pretty tasty, not oily at all and served with a side of fish sauce. For an entree I got the #13 TÁI, GẦU, which is pho with medium rare steak and well-done brisket. It was really yummy and wasn't watered down as read in many reviews. I really liked the fact that you could choose a size instead of just a massive bowl because I hate taking leftover soup as the noodles don't really hold well and get too soggy... iykyk!! I got the small and finished it all! I could've probably done a medium, but tbh it was the perfect size for me as we also had the wings and a soda too. It was a really great value compared to other spots I've been to. For 3 bowls of pho, an order of wings, 2 sodas and a Thai ice tea, the total came out to $80. Oh, fyi I tried my son's Thai tea and unfortunately I wasn't a huge fan of it, but other than that everything else was awesome and I will definitely be back.

Spring rolls are always my go-to order at any Vietnamese spot, so I was really looking forward to…read morethese, but unfortunately, they fell short. First, the sauce: if you're expecting a true creamy peanut dipping sauce, beware! What they serve is essentially straight hoisin sauce with a few crushed peanuts floating on top, which was a huge disappointment. Second, the packaging: the spring rolls were packed so tightly together that as soon as you try to pull one apart, the rice paper sticks to the next and tears completely open, leaving you with a messy pile. They look decent initially, but the execution and dipping sauce really missed the mark.

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Kevin’s Noodle House - Inside

Inside

Kevin’s Noodle House - Wings $15.25

Wings $15.25

Kevin’s Noodle House - A2. Fresh Spring roll    (3 Rolls)

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A2. Fresh Spring roll (3 Rolls)

Laka  - Chow mein (@joeynht)

Laka

4.0(175 reviews)
2.3 mi
•$$

Came to Laka for dinner and while it seems like they've done a 180 pivot from their original fare,…read moreI was pleasantly surprised to find that they offer breakfast all day. Words to my heart, you know. Despite being sold out on some of the items we wanted to try, we still really enjoyed what we did order. Portions were generous and not too pricy. Also, despite being late, their Chinese deli was still pretty fresh. The order of roast pork we had was well seasoned and featured that airy crispy skin to be completely envious of. That alone is a huge plus because we don't have a lot of places in the peninsula to pick up these items, especially compared to the city. The fish porridge was complete comfort. Texture was good and there was plenty of fish to go around. The pork noodles were deeply savory but the pops of pickled vegetables against the silky rice noodles also really hit the spot. The only dish that was a bit meh to me were the potstickers. The filling was a bit mushy and I'm not the biggest fan if the deep fried style. Pan fried is the king for me. Definitely keeping Laka as an option whenever I really need that comfort Chinese food fix.

This restaurant serves delicious and filling food like the Hainan chicken plate and preserved egg…read morecongee, beautifully presented with crispy peanuts and ginger oil condiments. While the congee felt overpriced and many Tuesday evening items were sold out, the great taste makes it worth a return visit. Roast pork is apparently their signature item.

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Laka  - Cucumber salad (@joeynht)

Cucumber salad (@joeynht)

Laka  - Big combo of the BBQ items

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Big combo of the BBQ items

Tasty Place

Tasty Place

4.0(319 reviews)
1.3 mi
•$$

Really enjoyed this place. The fish we had was very delicious and the fish and chives dumplings…read morewere great. I've never had fish and chive dumplings before. Service was prompt and there was no wait. Theres parallel parking in front but its usually filled. Theres a lot behind the store and parking in the next street. The surrounded area is residential so you should be able to find a spot after some hunting.

We had not planned on eating here but last-minute decided to dine here given this was our only…read moreoption in the vicinity. But I'm not upset at all about this impromptu decision as we had a great meal here. Our table of 6 ordered a variety of dishes and everything was delicious. the most notable items for me were the spicy wontons and fish in chili oil. The dishes were spicy but not so much so that you couldn't enjoy the actual flavors of the dish. For those that like the Szechuan tingling feeling, the chicken in explosive chilis was also quite good. We had also given the string beans, green onion pancake, and pork and shrimp dumplings a shot and all of them hit the spot. I'm usually a huge fan of braised beef noodle soup so decided to get that here too. It wasn't the same as if I had gotten this dish at a Taiwanese restaurant; compared to the strong flavors of the other dishes, this one was pretty mild. So it's something I would skip next time I come, but every other dish was on point. Our waitress was also great at taking care of us, bring out our food quickly and helping us to clear the other plates. Even after we finished our meal and overstayed our welcome by continuing to chat, the staff didn't make us feel rushed to leave.

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Tasty Place - Pan Fried Dumpling

Pan Fried Dumpling

Tasty Place - Regular Dumpling

Regular Dumpling

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Inda + Mely - filipino - Updated October 2026

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