Lakay Kusina is a small Filipino restaurant . I was searching for a Filipino restaurant in the GTA…read moreone day, and lots of YouTube videos recommended this restaurant. The current owner Ariel took over the restaurant from his uncle just before the pandemic. It's already a good sign to know a restaurant survived that -- it must have its unique advantages. My first impression of this restaurant was that it made me feel very relaxed, as if I was truly in the Philippines, or on a tropical small island. Its decoration and the way it displays the food are casual and even a bit shabby, but still make me feel very comfortable, just like being at home. The restaurant plays 80's, 90's music. I heard it has karaoke from time to time, I do want to participate in that ! It has all kinds of authentic Filipino food, but our goal is only the Kamayan - Boodle Fight. I looked it up with AI, Kamayan means "use hands to eat", Boodle is just a lot of food, Fight is because you need to fight for your food. This feast is very appealing. All the ingredients will be spread on the table which is covered by banana leaves. The ingredients are colorful, the main proteins are seafood, like squids and fish . With a lot of boiled vegetables on the side. The rice is garlic rice and full of flavor. The restaurant will provide you with gloves to let you eat them with your hands. You can eat them directly or with their special sauce. The food is delicious, but what really stands out is the memorable combination of visuals and flavors. If you've never tried a boodle fight before, I highly recommend giving it a try .

Had a great experience at Lakay Kusina! From the moment I walked in, the decor instantly made me…read morefeel like I was back in the Philippines--it's such a warm and nostalgic vibe. The menu is simple but offers enough variety that you'll definitely want to come back and try more. The service was excellent as well--staff were friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. I tried the Ilocos Empanada and was pleasantly surprised--it was made fresh to order and packed with flavor. While waiting, you can enjoy a comforting cup of Beef Nilaga soup and sip on refreshing calamansi juice, which is such a nice touch. Overall, a really positive experience. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the Boodle Fight!

oh my goodness this place is amazing!!!…read more love the warm ambience inside, with welcoming and attentive staff. i love this unique dining experience, with unlimited garlic rice and we got the $25 kimayan feast. dining with our hands was fun as well. milkfish was seasoned well. pork skewers were so yummy. such a delight here.

Love how accessible this spot is from the tfc (literally a block away!) we tried the Kamayan/boodle…read morefight. While I appreciate how neat the setup was, the service was sort of chaotic. We asked for halo halo to go along with our check and were seated directly in front of the pay/front counter and it took them 30 minutes. We saw multiple servers assisting each table while other servers stood behind the counter; I don't doubt they meant well; it just seems disorganized to me. There is upstairs seating and reservations optional to make; but from what I saw it didn't seem like they're prepared so why bother making a reservation. Regardless, the portion for 2 was plenty and the unlimited garlic rice is awesome (superrrr Filipino) we didn't need more rice, but it's a nice option. I will say the halo halo was fire; I am not sorry about the long wait it was worth it.

Pinoy Halo Halo is a Filipino takeout shop located near the mall food court. You can't miss their…read moremulticoloured HALO HALO sign that sits above their shop. The owners are so nice, patient and friendly. They are happy to answer all questions and any dietary questions if you are concerned about food allergies. I marched into here for the halo halo which was sold out for the day, but I left smiling thanks to my purchase of some sweet rice cakes called Puto. Pinoy Halo Halo had plenty of other sweets, bakery items, snacks and savoury options. SPAGHETTI MACARONI HOT DOG CHICKEN BBQ SKEWERS PORK BBQ SKEWERS WAFFLE HALO HALO ICE CREAM CONE VANILLA ICE CREAM SUNDAE TOPPINGS CHOCOLATE CARAMEL STRAWBERRY As for the entrees they are all priced reasonably considering the quality of their ingredients. Filipino food like this is made with care. It is not the same as fast food. These dishes take longer to prepare and taste like homemade food. For the main meat dishes, the prices were Small $12, Medium $14, Large $16. BEEF CALDERETA MENUDO IGADO BINAGOONGAN CHICKEN ADOBO PORK ADOBO BEEF STEAK PORK STEAK SISIG VEGETABLES: Small $8, Medium $10, Large $12 FRIED FISH BELLY $12 FRIED NOODLES $8 They have catering services available please contact them for details. Business Hours Monday - Friday 10:00am-9:00pm Saturday 9:30am - 8:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm

This is a food stall in the Woodside Square food court, specializing in Filipino food and desserts…read more I ordered the Halo Halo ($9.99). It comes in a bowl instead of the usual glass. It is better this way so that each individual ingredient can be shown clearly. On top of a bed of crushed ice and carnation milk, there are 9 different ingredients plus a scoop of taro ice cream and a cherry on top. It took 10-15 mins to make it. The customer service was good. The Halo Halo was good, but I thought it had too much ice. There is a stage right in front of the food stall. When we were they, there was a children's magic show. There is indoor seating, but it is hard to find a table on the weekends since people linger around longer, especially if they are watching a show. There is free WiFi from the mall. The place I'd wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms, and they are both wheelchair accessible. There is free parking in the mall's parking lot. Review 2023-359

My girlfriend is Filipino and has been meaning to take me to a Filipino spot, but she was worried…read morethat the restaurant wouldn't do her food justice. She did amazing by picking Makilala. The food was amazing, and it got her approval too. She got the chicken skewers and the sauce on the skewers was so flavorful. I got the chicken affritada, which was also super flavorful. My cousin is vegan, and he loved the vegan pancit. My only complaint would be that they say the dishes are family style, but the portions don't seem big enough to share with a big group. But we were also very hungry and devoured our food. I also loved the decorations inside. It felt like you were transported to the Philippines. They even have their own sari sari!!

From the moment we walked in I knew we were in for a nice afternoon-- the vibe is absolutely right,…read moreand the greeting was immensely warm, like old friends coming to sit down for a meal. The food was beautifully displayed and flavors were authentic and rich. There's a lot of pride taken in the creation of these dishes, you can tell from one bite! Beware the cute little coconut rice bowls-- easy to tip so dont rest your spoon in them! My favorite part was the ongoing karaoke. Especially when the waiters begun to sing. OMG some of them are professionals!! The bathroom has a marble system. If something is wrong, just hand a marble to a waiter and they will fix it!

Saw this place on instagram and my wife wanted to try it for her birthday. Reached out to them…read moreon Instagram where they made some suggestions and I placed an order for today. Tried a few things and there was more than enough food for 4 adults and 2 kids. This place has this Kamayan platter box that has good variety and is great for sharing. Will get to that later. Also this was take out so went to pick it up. First thing they suggested was the Caldereta Royale. This was a poutine but with stewed beef, carrots and peas and gravy. Quite tasty. Next we got a fried adobo chicken on rice also pretty good. Chicken was crispy and I was smelling it all the way home and couldn't wait to dive in when I got home. Now for the main, we ordered the Kamayan box that we saw on instagram. 5 different proteins, bed of seasoned rice, nice shrimps and fried eggs. Everything worked really well together. My parents were over and they ate with us, never trying Filipino food before. They loved it. The flavours and the sauce that came with it... Just delicious, and a must try. Food was more than enough for all of us, and I have left overs for lunch tomorrow. The staff here are super nice people. Patient with me as I couldn't decide what to order and through our great ideas. Also gave me something for free to try which was delicious as well. Would definitely be going back, amazing experience.

I've tried several Filipino restaurants, but this one Manyaman located on Kennedy truly stands out…read more The dishes remind me of authentic, home-cooked meals, the kind a mother would prepare with care. So far, I've had their sisig, kare-kare, beef steak, binagoongan, and lumpiang prito, and every dish has been consistently flavorful. The kare-kare, in particular, is exceptional -- rich and perfectly balanced- made with quality ingredients. They didn't cut corners. I'd also recommend their dessert - maja blanca (only $8) and chicharon (I would say is better than Banahaw), which were both delightful surprises. Pricing is fair, especially considering the quality. The packaging is thoughtful too, ensuring the food stays fresh. While the service can be a bit slow at times, the food is definitely worth the wait. This place has quickly become my go-to for Filipino cuisine, and I'm looking forward to trying more of their menu. My only hope is that they maintain this level of quality and not to become like others- becoming overly commercialized. Highly recommended! Lastly, the staff exemplifies great customer service and truly an asset to the restaurant owner- they're great in sales too :)

Bbq pork and garlic rice is sooo good. Lechon is ok...a bit too dry and hard. The spaghetti was…read moregood. There is also flan but because it's premade and refrigerated, only tastes really soft and yum when heated. You can eat it cold but the sugar grains will be noticeable.

I have flagged visiting Tagpuan for a long time. The flag is mainly for chicharron, both pork and…read morechicken. It's funny that I first visited the store on Morningside a few months ago and never got any. Same with my most recent visit to this store. I found a Too Good to Go mystery package from this store and got one. It's truly a mystery to me, as Filipino food is still a journey that I've been enjoying. I went to pick up my food after shopping at Giant Tiger across the street on a Wednesday night. I had no problem finding a spot in this small plaza and backed into it. I then walked inside. There was an older couple who kept on wandering around the place. I wasn't sure what was going on. It was dizzying looking at them. I eventually gave up being polite waiting for them and approached the counter. I got a nice woman who helped me. She looked at my order and went ahead to put it together. She packaged everything extremely well. Every container of food had plastic wrap on it. I was impressed. I saw chicharron on the counter. It looked good. I'll need to come back to get more. I loved seeing everything in this store, from buns and sweets, to a shaved ice machine. She handed me my bag of goodies. I thanked her and carried them to my car. I then drove home. I got to unpack my goodies: - Smokey pork blood dish (diniguan) - Spicy pork with green beans - Steamed white rice Thanks to Arlene B. for letting me know what the first dish was called. It means a lot when folks help me. When I'm at an Asian supermarket, the sight of pork blood makes me cringe. I've had diniguan twice. The sauce is so flavourful and yummy that it doesn't gross me out. My first stint had pork and offal, with the latter not being my thing. This version was strictly pork. I loved it. It was delicious, especially with the rice. I also loved the spicy pork with green beans. I have a weakness for green beans, so anything paired with them is a hit. So good! I had a great experience here. I'll need to order more items off the menu. I'm hooked! (175)

My wife liked their Lechon kawali. She said it was perfect. They charge $19 per pound, so expect to…read morepay around $23 + tax for a takeout container. This place is tiny with just one table. I recommend getting take-out.

Laguna Bay is an outstanding Filipino fast food establishment offering breakfast, fried chicken,…read moreBBQ, combos, noodles, desserts, catering and takeout. Warm and friendly staff welcome their customers here at Laguna Bay. It was nice to see the regulars coming in to pickup their meals with their children and families in tow. We ordered one Tapsilog, one Tocilog, an order of Spaghetti and some Lumpia. We would have ordered even more food to go, however they were sadly sold out of Pancit Bihon and Pinakbet which were special requests by another family member. Some of their dishes were Pork belly, Spaghetti, Palabok, Lumpia (pork and veggies) , Lapaz Batchoy, Pancit Miki, Pancit Bihon, Palabok, Fried chicken with rice, Pork BBQ, Chicken BBQ, Tuyo, Peanut, Vegetable Spring Roll, Kilawin, Lechon Paksiw, Sisig, Laing, Bopis, Beef Caldereta, Kare-Kare, Menudo and Dinuguan. Breakfast offerings are plentiful and include Tapsilog, Longsilog, Tocilog, Bangsilog, Tuyosilog. Desserts include Carioca, Banana Que, Turon, Bilo-Bilo, Halo-Halo, and Mais con Yelo. We were really impressed by the service, as staff answered all the dietary and allergy-related questions that my family had asked.

So breakfast isn't served after 11am. It isn't written on their menu, but fine…read more I got the palabok ($6.99) to go. They made it to order, so bonus points for that. The sauce came on top of the noodles, which is new to me, and instead of hard-boiled egg slices, there was a quartered soft-boiled egg! Any time there's a soft-boiled egg where I'm expecting hard-boiled, I'm super excited. The sauce wasn't overly salty and it was nice and garlicky and delicious. I'd definitely order it again.