Maaaaannnnn I had high hopes for this. :( first off, no prices listed. Absolutely annoying. The…read morestaff was busy when I got there but were super nice and checked on me twice as I waited. Okay I ordered the longsilog, tapsilog, kaldereta, and 2 taho. Total $76. The kaldereta, meat and veggies cooked to perfection! Loved that and the liberal us of liver in the sauce. However it was more sweet than savory, I give it a 5/10. I did drop off a silog to big bro and we split the meat as you can see :) The longsilog came in 4 dinky pieces the size of the spoon. And it was literally the store bought frozen one from Winco lol. At least that's what it tasted like. This was disappointing. The tapa was flavorful, salty and went perfect with the atchara. And the atchara was amazing! Egg cooked perfectly too. But the rice.. mushy :( I didn't like that. Also they didn't provide sawsawan :( luckily I had some at home. Longsilog a 2/10 and tapsilog 6/10. Lastly the taho!! Mannn it was made with firm tofu that was disappointing too. 5/10. I do think this place is worth a try, cause you might like it! But tbh this might be a one and done for me

Best in town for Filipino Food. It's worth every penny and very professional. Delicious food!read more

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**

Delicious foods, friendly vibes, authentic Filipino cuisines, and definitely worth the drive.read more

We came here pretty close to closing on a Saturday and it was rather empty, but the staff were just…read moreso kind and great to us! The building from the outside is mostly unassuming other than their outside cover area, but as you walk in, you immediately feel a great and cozy atmosphere from their decor and their open kitchen! As for the food, it was my first time having traditional filipino food and everything tasted fantastic! My friend who I came with said the food tasted exactly like it did back in the Philipines! It was definitely a great experience and I would definitely come back again, especially for when they do their karaoke night!

I had visited Baon Kainan a couple of years ago and they had a limited breakfast menu. So it had…read morebeen on my radar to return and try more of their menu. Showed up for a very late lunch at their Alberta location. Stepped up and ordered: Palabok-Rice noodles, seafood sauce, ground pork, sautéed shrimp, pork crackling, fried garlic. First, I should have added an egg for $1. This was a little more bland than traditional palabok. Noodles were also a little thicker than I like. Its good, but I do favor the more traditional palabok. Adobong Gulay-Green beans and fried tofu in a tamari and vinegar sauce. My sister had been hoping for the Kare Kare, but they were sold out, so she opted for the Adobong Gulay. I tried a bite and found it tasty. Lumpia-Good lumpia. Says it has longanisa sausage as a filling, but it wasn't the usually strong longanisa taste. Ube Bibingka-ube flavored rice cake, toasted coconut. Not as heavy as a traditional bibingka. It was fluffier (reminded me of marshmallows). And I ate every bite. Good solid filipino food cart.

Ordered the pork sisig and palabok. Both were okay. The sisig wasn't like the sisig I know and…read morelove. The pork pieces were HUGE. I felt it was more like a pork plate with the calamansi and mayonnaise flavor. It was a miss for me. The palabok was delicious. Wish there was more sauce as there is a lot of noodles that comes with the dish.

I've been here twice. The first time I ordered the Pork Belly while my husband ordered the Crispy…read moreJapolo Chicken. Unfortunately my dish went into the trash much to my sadness. The pork was hard as rock, flavorless, and honestly felt like it was fried twice and then put under a heat lamp. I ended up eating part of my husband's meal because there was just no way I could eat it. The second time we went I got the crispy Japolo chicken for myself and was very happy with my meal. I also ordered vegetables because Hawaiian food is always lacking on that front. To be honest, it was way too salty and I would have just been happy if they had cooked it without any salt, just steamed, but that's just me! I also tried their chocolate cake slice. It was okay. I would recommend eating here. I do like the food and am willing to try more dishes. I think I was just choosing the wrong options the first time round.

Kiawe Island Bistro scratched that Hawaiian food itch perfectly. I went for the spicy ahi poke and…read morewas genuinely impressed, the fish was tender and incredibly fresh. My only minor gripe was that it leaned a touch salty but it didn't detract much from an otherwise really tasty bowl. It's on the spendier side but the portion size is generous enough that you'll leave satisfied. For the quality of the fish alone, I'd say it's worth it. I'd absolutely come back when the craving for solid Hawaiian food strikes.

Saw a reel about this place on Instagram and saved it for when I traveled to Portland…read more It definitely lived up to hype! Great service, friendly staff, & amazing Filipino food I would definitely be visiting again when I'm in the area coming from Nor-Cal! 5 out 5

It was cold, it was winter the first time we ate here, and it was outside, we had reservation. This…read moretime, we made another reservation, and wanted inside dining. We were seated right away, and menu were already on our table (we were a bit late, an outdoor event was just ending, hard to find a parking spot). Our Lumpia and meat skewers were really good and presented just right. So was the the rock fish. Everyone devoured the Pancit Bihon! The chicken, well, it was as if I was using a dull knife! When chicken doesn't fall apart with just a knife, or your fingers easily, it only means: it's not fully cooked! The rock fish, on the other hand, is also appealing outside, and all, but it wasn't cooked inside. (see photo). I figured: FUSION means: frozen inside and quickly cooked outside, to meet in demand. The chef won an award in 2022, but quality had gone down, when foods are not getting cooked right. Customers, want consistency, and they want their money's worth.

Holy smokes, yes please. This place is amazing. This spot is more of a order at the front and…read morethey'll deliver to you. But even then the vibe is still really elevated with the interior feeling clean and giving off an industrial vibe. Everything about the food was beautiful. The Heydey milk bun is so most unbelievably soft brioche-esqe piece of bread and really made the breakfast sandwich. We got it with pork belly and it was beautifully cooked. It was soft and fatty but still held its structure. We did also get a longanisa silog. The longanisa was a little more smoked and cooked than I liked, but the pork sandwich more than made up for the silog. The silog was still good, just may try another protein next time.

My boyfriend and I stopped here on a Friday night for some sigig. I had never had this dish before…read morebut was excited to try. We each ordered our own plate. Mine was made both df/gf to met my dietary restrictions. The sigig was made with pork belly and had an egg on top. You can choose to upgrade to sun rice which my boyfriend did. He enjoyed it but not sure if he would get again. I got the mango peach hot sauce which had a kick to it with tons of flavor. 10/10 I would love to buy a bottle and use on my eggs in the morning. I ordered the matcha margarita which to be honest I didn't have high hopes as matcha to me tastes only just okay. However, I was impressed with this drink as it tasted like a less sweet margarita which i enjoyed immensely. Other notes, you pay up front and get a number. Some seating in and outside. Also street parking which could be challenging depending on the time of day you are here.

Small bakery on quaint Woodstock Blvd retail strip specializing in Filipino-based baked goods,…read moredesserts & assorted drinks. This shop shares a nice open space with a pretty home garden-type store. Not sure how to describe it but just super-comfy. The service was genuinely friendly and prompt. We were tempted by very colorful ube and pandan flavored baked goods in all their purple glory. There were even some savoury baked items, but we stuck to a Halo halo dessert drink. Lovely and tasty sweet treat, a good portion perfect to share in a sunlit cafe after a few hours shopping & browsing. For those unfamiliar with halo halo, it's basically a mix of candied fruits & sweet beans, ube ice cream, evaporated milk, and chipped ice. Presentation was among the best I've seen. This is a must-visit shop if you're looking for snacks that are different & not too sweet.

I came to this shop specifically because it was Filipina owned and had Filipino food. The plant…read moreshop next door is also Filipina owned as well. The ladies that worked there were so sweet! I got a ube crinkle cookie and a halo halo. Both were very tasty! The shop has a few things to look at and purchase as well as some tshirts and ube mochi waffle/pancake mix. Definitely recommend stopping in!

Amazing and must try Hawaiian food when in Portland! Their portions are extremely generous (they…read morecan't even close the takeout lids!!) Their hours are short so make sure to get there early before it gets too busy. The ono chicken is a MUST get - crunchy, sweet, juicy dark meat chicken. We never skip this with our combo order. I'm from Seattle but every time we're in Portland we plan a trip here. 10/10 would recommend to my family, friends, and any one that will trust me

There's a comparison here: restaurant vs. food cart (we saw them by accident during Mid Autumn…read moreFestival at SF. We were there to buy one ingredient we needed, someone we met at Fubon said they have, then we were surprised to see the festival, so we ended up buying something for lunch/dinner. This is to review that food: it was delicious, but it was 75% fat! We didn't order rice, since we're taking it home, to eat with other dish. I think it was Filipino BBQ Pork. 4 negative rating. If you ordered something in their restaurant, according to my first & last review, they probably would have given you rice, veggies, and pork. It's a meal! And lots of it.

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

Amazing customer service and great food too! Went for the first time and was truly amazed at how…read moremuch flavor the food had! Everything tasted fresh