Meeting up with a balikbayan friend, I was challenged to think of a place where he could eat the…read morePinoy food he might have missed without condemning myself to eating what I usually have here. So I brought him to Twist, which offers Filipino comfort food with a twist, and it did not disappoint. Approaching the restaurant, my friend already praised the design of the place. It looks like a well-organized, well-lit, rustic country home. Waiting for the food was not boring for everything about the place was pleasant to look at. When our food arrived, we were happy with the presentation and the dishes looked really yummy and filling. My friend's order was Taal Breakfast which was, in my opinion, the perfect Pinoy breakfast. It has garlic rice, daing, longganisa, tapa and egg. All the best Pinoy breakfast viands in one meal! Meanwhile, my order was Paella Pasta. The twist in this dish is the substitution of pasta for rice. But all the other ingredients of the traditional paella were used: shrimp, mussels, squid, chorizo and saffron. It was very tasty, but also not too salty nor too oily. Eating here was really an enjoyable experience both for the palate and for the eye.

This may be a chain restaurant in the Philippines but it very straight forward Filipino food, that…read morereflect authentic cuisine in a high end presentation, all Manam, have the same menu, they are all clean, and staff is always nice and attentive. It is a little more expensive, but still affordable, and quality of the food is good, good portions They are everywhere in the Philippines in every mall, so if you see one, check it out. Dragon egg approved.

I didn't realize this was a chain inside SM malls. Although it can get loud, it's great for big…read moreparties. My all time favorite place to dine! Everything was sooo flavorful and unique! Definitely recommend this place and check it out. Service was decent. It can get better.

As far as eating options is concerned, the malls offer you an embarrassment of riches. With too…read moremany options to choose from, the choosing gets more difficult. Where to go can become a rather difficult question. My family and I have faced this situation a good number of times and the record shows that in such cases Giligan's proved itself to be the appropriate choice. For us, it is important to be served not only delicious dishes; they must be healthy as well. Giligan's responds to this important consideration. Their menu offers a wide variety of dishes that includes chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables, and dessert. That their prices are relatively affordable allows to climb the food pyramid with greater ease. Usually, health conscious people that we are, we order chicken, seafood, and vegetable dishes. We've tried quite a number them, but our favorites are their Chicken Binakol, Inihaw na Pusit, Grilled Salmon Belly, Vegetable Kare-Kare, Grilled Bangus, and Kalderetang Baka. If you are looking not only for what you want to eat but what you should eat, you wouldn't go wrong if you make it Giligan's.

Great place for fresh seafood and a taste of classic Filipino food. It is similar to "dampa" where…read morediners will select ingredients from the cold section and proceed to the counter. Ningnangan is popular up north since there are other branches across the different towns in Bulacan. Went on a tuesday night and there are is quite of number of people. Items are usually priced per 100g. There is a variety of fish, meat, vegetable, and skewers. Local delicacies and desserts are also available. We ordered a King Crab in Spicy Garlic, Buttered Shrimp, Baked Tahong, Bulalo, Ensalada and Rice. The choice of recipe is requested upon payment. Our entire bill costs P2500 including drinks. The staff are all well-trained and food is served in no time. Area is clean with nipa huts for bigger groups.

Get your forks and knives ready for battle! KKK is organizing a revolution and you surely wouldn't…read morewant to be left out. This restaurant offers Filipino dishes made bolder. The traditional recipes are the template, but KKK puts some twist to the meal by adding a new ingredient or making an unexpectedly great combination of various native foods. I've tried both time-honored Filipino dishes and some novel creations. All of them were revolutionary in some way. I remember liking the Kaldereta ni San Miguel which is the traditional caldereta but cooked with San Miguel Beer and the Tawilis ala Sardinas which is, if I assessed the food correctly, is grilled tawilis with fresh thick tomato sauce. I also praise KKK for coming up with Sisig Vegetarian which uses tokwa as its ingredient. Tastes good like a sisig minus the fat. Pleasantly surprising is the combination of suman and manga for dessert. Who knew that the two would have great chemistry? KKK is really doing a good job revolutionizing Filipino cuisine. Mabuhay ang KKK! Mabuhay ang pagkaing Pilipino!

Love the ambiance - very Filipino! The table settings were on point! Service was excellent. Our…read moreserver was quick and courteous. Food was delicious! I ordered the kare-kare which I haven't had in years that seeing it in front of me made we want to devour the entire bowl of red-orange velvety soup with tender oxtails and tripes and yummy veggies. My coconut water on the shell was sweet but was room temp. Oversized, it was a great experience. Highly recommend!

If you're an owner of a Filipino restaurant, you better step up your game unless you want to just…read morebe another carinderia. But Abe doesn't seem to have this problem. The restaurant is part of the LJC Group of restaurants so it pretty much knows what it is doing. It offers mostly Kapampangan fare with a gourmet touch, so imagine the richness and strength Pampanga's cuisine is known and add a touch of sophistication. PROS: My SO and I went here for a date to celebrate something (I'm not sure what it was anymore, tbh.) and the place was perfect. It is intimate enough for good conversation and the ambiance was comfortable with its Filipino furniture and décor; The food is adequately filling and priced reasonably. The bagoong rice was actually good enough to be eaten on its own but we enjoyed its other offerings as well. CONS: it's a bit full during dinner rush on weekends so make sure you get a reservation so you can get seated immediately. TL;DR: Fresh and wonderfully cooked Kapampangan dishes to delight every taste bud.

First time I've had Barrio Fiesta in a long time, as in several years ago. I remember it tasting…read morebetter than this in the past. The lumpia shanghai, kare kare, and crispy pata were pretty good but nothing overwhelming. The pork bbq was honestly a disappointment. It was just sour, not sweet and tangy like it should be. Service was decent and portions are generous but in terms of the taste there are many other options for traditional filipino food.

B A R R I O F I E S T A…read more 3/5 stars This Barrio Fiesta is situated on the 2nd floor of the SM mall. The sign was brightly lit up and the area was buzzing with plenty of locals. Prepare yourself for a wait during a holiday weekend. Lunchtime hour was about a 25 minute wait. They had plenty of traditional Filipino dishes to try. The family combo was our final choice since our group was over 10ppl. Family combo was sure a great option to share. There was sinigang, karekare, seafood and bbq plate to stab at, gulaman, fried fish. Leche flan dessert was delicious. There was plenty of food with just a bit to take to go. Everyone had full bellies. (Whew at least there's that lol) Bathroom isn't appealing prepare yourself to get toilet paper at the cashier next to it. Broken stall but the stall next to it was fine. It's cool they have a hand washing sink just outside the bathroom, which is super convenient. The tastiest plate of the order was the sinigang. Everything else was good as well not so bad !

The Pazar Food Park is a recent addition to the growing number of food parks around the metro. So…read morewhat's so great about Pazar? They have a simple layout that's practical and spaced accordingly, replicable concept. They have a balanced selection of tenants, which each offer a unique experience that will have you try all of them. Pasta with Meatballs Meatballs stuffed with cheese served with a pomodoro sauce. This simple plate of fettuccine pasta is coated evenly with their tomato based sauce. The Meatballs are stuffed with cheese, which is a nice surprise for those people who love cheese on their pasta. Smores Dip Marshmallows and chocolate with a graham crackers. Sweetness level is balanced.

This is one of the first store you will encounter inside Pazar Food Park, they offer varied dishes…read moreand the ones we tried are some of the things you'll definitely want to have again in Pazar. Pasta with Meatball - they use linguini for the pasta which is cooked al dente with pomodoro sauce the way I like it, sweet with sour tinge from tomatoes. And the meatballs are not just your ordinary meatballs. They are stuffed with cheese for that wonderful cheesy surprise. Chicken Parmesan - It's a rice meal with big boneless breaded chicken cooked well with meat still juicy soft inside. It is topped with pomodoro sauce and gooey cheese. Smore Dip - For marshmallow lovers, here is an enjoyable sweet treat that a barkada will surely enjoy and have fun with. The mallows are burn and soften perfectly that when you dip your graham crackers, you will scoop a soft cloudy of sweet stickiness that melts-in-your-mouth.

From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with warm smiles and outstanding…read morecustomer service. The entire staff was welcoming, friendly, and genuinely made us feel like valued guests. The restaurant itself was spotless, bright, and had a comfortable atmosphere that made it easy to relax and enjoy our meal. The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with great attention to detail. It truly felt like I was enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal made with love and care. The generous portions and quality ingredients made every bite memorable, and it was clear that the kitchen takes pride in everything they serve. A special thank you to our server, Anton, for providing exceptional service. He was attentive, professional, and incredibly friendly throughout our visit. He checked on us regularly, made sure our drinks stayed full, answered our questions with a smile, and made us feel well taken care of without ever being intrusive. His positive attitude and genuine hospitality made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Thank you to Anton and the entire staff for creating such a wonderful experience. Great food, excellent service, and a clean, inviting atmosphere are exactly what keep customers coming back. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious meal and outstanding hospitality. I can't wait to return!

This was the very first place we visited after being away from the Philippines for more than 18…read moreyears, and it did not disappoint. Everything about our experience was excellent. The restaurant has a classy, well-thought-out atmosphere with authentic Filipino charm. I ordered the Fried Pla-Pla fish, which looked incredibly appetizing and tasted even better. I also tried the Pork Sisig, served on a sizzling plate, and it was outstanding. The combination of textures, flavors, and presentation made it a real standout dish. If I had one minor criticism, it would be that the service was a bit slow. However, that was easily outweighed by the quality of the food and the overall experience. Highly recommend this place, and we'll definitely come back if we have the chance.