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    Kabayan Grill

    3.4 (38 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino, Bakeries, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Jessica W.

    I happened to stumble into this area after work and I was surprised to see a Filipino restaurant so deep in Long Island, I love Filipino food so much that I wanted to check it out. It is so close to the Ronkonkoma train station so the commute was easy. When we walked in we were surprised to see how beautiful the interior of the restaurant was. The chairs and tables were white, and it looked super fancy. When we got the menus we were surprised to see that our favorite Filipino food was super affordable, we got the Chicharon Bulkalak (deep fried pig intestine), the Lechon Kawali (fried pork belly), Sisig Pork with Egg, and a large order of Garlic Fried Rice. Each item we got was super tasty and delicious and extremely affordable (everything came out to just $53 for 2 people and a LOT of leftover food to take home). The waiter was also attentive and gave us a lot of iced water whenever we ran low. I loved how crispy the Chicharon and Lechon were, and the flavors of the Sisig were also unbeatable. I really enjoyed the mixture of pork flavor in that dish and the onions and bell peppers to really compliment each flavor. The waiter was also nice enough to give me the wifi password when we asked for it. The garlic rice was also really good- soo i highly recommend the garlic rice!! Will definitely be back to try the sinigang

    Sandy T.

    Ordered breakfast from here. We usually order from the asian best grocery store but decided to try this place. The food was good but my husband prefers the other place because their salsa has mango in it. Also he thinks the meat was a little dry from here. The restaurant is pretty big, clean and white. I think they hold a lot of parties here. We will definitely come back to try the other entrees.

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    Lourdes M.

    We made sure that we swing by at this place after visiting the Tulip farm in Manorville . It's been in my list to check out. We came in during the middle of the day on a humpday. We were the only one in the place. Aesthetically pleading , full white color theme. Classy... until I see the colorful flag banners hanging by the ceiling. It must be a happy place during nighttime, assuming on weekends cause I see band set on one corner, and bar on the other corner. We placed our order and while waiting , we went to the small grocery spot they have in another corner and browse some favorite Filipino snacks and groceries. Price is a bit high comparable Queens location prices. Then we dined. Food is alright. I was craving for Lomi and was disappointed with my order. It was not what I imagined. Pleased with the service though. The wait staff here is so friendly. Our waitress good recommendations and great personality made our dining experience a pleasurable one. Hopefully to get the chance to come back soon, preferably during their peak time. Congratulations Kabayan owner/s for a beautiful addition to your chain. See you soon.

    Kare kare was not bad
    Caroline N.

    Take note: I went during their soft opening so things were a bit hectic and disorganized. The owner acknowledged that they need to work out the kinks before the grand opening. Forewarning: it took a long while for your order to be ready whether you decided to dine in or take out so you might want to order food then look at grocery store instead of standing around waiting. The chefs and servers were overwhelmed by the number of customer orders on this day so give them a chance to figure out their strategy. Some other items that they might want to take into consideration. 1) It was confusing for the cashier, who had to take care of the grocery store checkout and the payment for the diners. 2) There is no sign for the customers who wish to dine, order take out, or the grocery store so you stand there until you wander to the hot food counter then the grocery store. Came here since I didn't get a chance to visit their Woodside location. I noticed past reviews were for the food truck; this is for the storefront. March 16th was this store's soft opening with the grand opening in a few weeks. ----- Walked in: bright white little hallway with modern decorative light covers. At the end of the hallway, if you turn right, you saw the tables to dine in, and if you turn left, you saw pick up prepacked food, order take out. If you go a bit further in, there's a 2 aisle grocery stores ranging from frozen items to snacks, drinks to beauty products. The real nice thing was the items are the well known brands. The grocery store is lights but not as bright as the dining room. The aisle is narrow and can only fit 1 person. We walked in a little after 7PM. After purchasing drinks, we decided to order take out since it was getting late and the restaurant closes at 8PM. Ordered: Lumpia Shanghai: was not bad, not burnt though it could have been taken out a little earlier. Chicken BBQ Skewers: were well marinated and tender. Lechon Kawali: was mostly fatty which is not to my taste. The fried pork skin was great. Kare Kare: was good. Flan: was a bit stiff. Actually this item was left out after everything was packed up, the person packing the items only packed there cooked food and didn't look at the check. I tried to call the restaurant when I realized we were missing the flan but they were closed. Called the restaurant the next day, they apologized and asked me what time am I coming to pick up my missing item. Thank you for the apology and giving me the flan. Think I might try the food again after a few weeks though I do like the grocery store. Give it try and determine for yourself.

    Ginisang Ampalaya, Kare Kare
    kristin c.

    3.5 stars Noticed same decor as the one in Woodside, Queens which we haven't tried bec usually packed. Same owner. Has a grocery store when you turn left from the entrance. Food was good. Kare-kare had a lot of meat. I tried the kambing but was a bit chewy for me. Disappointed with the Halo-halo though - for the price, it was mostly ice with shredded flan and small amount of ice cream and toppings.

    Food Truck in Portion Rd Parking Lot 9-13-20
    Christina J.

    Stopped by after leaving my brothers house. I was actually on my way to another spot down the road when I saw this food truck in a parking lot. I have been to the Kabayan Grill in East Meadow several times and was wondering if they were affiliated. I found out they were, so I immediately ordered my two favorites, the lumpia and the Kare Kare. I hope this food truck stays around for a long time. Because everything I had was delicious and tasted just as good as if I was at the East Meadow brick and mortar store. Plump porky lumpia and the Kare Kare was seasoned perfectly and the oxtails & tripe were very tender. It's nice having some Filipino choices branching out East. Well done Kabayan Grill! 9-13-20

    Grilled Chicken Thigh
    Ashley B.

    Was looking for a place for authentic ethnic food and found this! We didn't have much experience with Philippinal food but we were willing to try everything. The menu was filled with various dishes! You surely will be able to order something you like! You may feel overwhelmed when you see the menu, but the server gave us some recommendations. The calamari was phenomenal!! They were big chucks of squid. If you're a seafood lover, you should order it! We also had garlic rice, deep fried pork belly and a grilled chicken tight (don't remember the names). They had very unique tastes and the dipping sauces were great! Pork belly wise, if you can't take fatty food, you may want to avoid it. We enjoyed it but I am quite sure not everyone will love it. They have a full bar and Philipnal San Miguel beer! I suggest you to eat it family-style (common in Asian food) so everyone can try a little bit of everything :)

    Bistek, Sinigang Na Baboy, and Steamed Rice
    Angela P.

    Was recently introduced here by my friend and we went to go eat last night. Super clean and nice place. I love how they decorated. And there's a small grocery in the back where you can get your pinoy cravings (thank god). The food was delicious and everyone who works here is very accommodating and polite.

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    Cathrine C.

    Finally have a good filipino restaurant nearby! Great food and friendly staff. Place is clean. So whenever I miss filipino cuisine this place will always my go to from now on. They have karaoke which is fun.

    Lechon

    As a child living in a high rise condo in middle of Tokyo, I had a food fantasy of eating a whole roasted pig like the ones I've seen in classic Disney cartoons. 35+ years later, my dream has finally come true when I ordered a 30 pound Lechon from Kabayan grill for my father's retirement party. The Lechon stole the show! It was the most dramatic centerpiece of the party, and it was DAMN delicious. The meat was moist and full of flavor, and the skin was light and crispy. We were so impressed by it that we couldn't stop commenting on it. If anyone needs to throw a very impressive party, I'd definitely recommend ordering one. Your guests will talk about it for years.

    Krystel A.

    So ordered the food via grubhub but it was never picked up but stated it was delivered. My dad went to the restaurant to reorder since the number of the restaurant doesn't even work. And when he got home I see this small container of kaldertetang kambing and that was $18.95! (comparing size of the tall sinigang nababoy). Tad bit ridiculous I say and it was bland. Hopefully next time it'll be a better experience.

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    Authentic Filipino food good amount of serving and friendly wait staff nice ambiance good service delicious food

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    Food was amazing! We ordered a large variety for our dinner guest and everyone was very happy

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    Great place for Philippine food in suffolk East . Unless you want to travel 50 miles to queens

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    Food was very good and service was timely. The food came out in about 10-20 minutes. The server was very attentive.

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    Indoor seating (2nd floor)
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    Tocilog - pork, eggs, fried rice.
    Tocilog - pork, eggs, fried rice.
    Pork Shanghai lumpia (Filipino egg rolls)
    Pork Shanghai lumpia (Filipino egg rolls)
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