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Ate here today for lunch and dinner by myself after work as a temporary summer substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 361 Q. I had ordered and ate the deep fried pork belly as an appetizer, sisig pork as an entree and halo halo for dessert and to go with a side of garlic rice that it had tasted really good, delicious and amazing. The service there was also attentive, super fast and pleasant. I couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)
I've had Filipino food before at a few other Filipino restaurants and it was pretty good so recently, I was craving their food again. I came across this place in Queens which had good reviews. However, I was extremely disappointed by the food. The yelp reviews said the Palabok Overload was good, but even though it had a little bit of everything, it tasted so plain to me. There are thick noodles below all the toppings and you're supposed to mix the shrimp sauce into the noodles. But even with the mixing, the noodles unfortunately still tasted flavorless. The calamari were also limp, not crispy. We also ordered the pork sisig which came sizzling hot on a plate. The pork sisig was slightly too salty, but manageable when eating it together with the garlic rice. The third dish we ordered was the Laing which was taro leaves sautéed in coconut milk. It was something different so I wanted to try it out, but it didn't taste good to me at all. I couldn't eat more than 2 bites. My bf didn't like it either. Maybe it's an acquired taste? We ended up taking it home to not waste food, but then sadly, we ended up tossing it out which I'm not too happy about. I hate wasting food! Also FYI, even though the Laing is listed under "Vegetable" dishes, it actually came with slices of pork on top. The staff was super friendly and attentive, but the food was unfortunately below average. Maybe their other dishes are better? After we got seated, more people came and it was a full house. It seems to have some popularity especially with Filipinos, but the food here just wasn't for me.
The intestines in the barbecue platter were quite savory; the pork had a great sauce but was somewhat salty; needed to be complemented by the dip as well as the rice. The bam-i had an alluring aroma and a bevy of different textures; definitely needed some acidity from the lemon to balance the heaviness. The lechon belly was extremely crunchy; fried well, it needed the vinegar to cut through the fat. The taro leaves were delicious and but eventually felt quite filling, given the thickness of the coconut milk. Expected a hearty meal; indubitably needed a long walk afterwards.
Food was great! The kamayan costed us 50 per person (4 people) without tax and tip. I think it's a pretty good deal for the amount of food you get. We ended up taking two full containers to go for our next meal. You have to book this in advanced so the wait was very minimal, just for set up. Ordered a sisig on top and it's always my go to, this restaurant makes it the best. The interior of this place is very small, so it would be best to call in advance.
I recently I recently stopped in to try this place after our family recommended it. First impression, bustling and busy with us having to wait for about 25 minutes ( a good sign no doubt!) When they did call us to come sit, the server Marvin was very nice and he quickly took our orders and was trying to make sure he helped everyone seated. We ordered the lumpia, palobok, the chicken skins, Sigsig and halo-halo. Marvin did forget to put in the Sigsig, but we were also unable to wait so we could try it. The food was good overall, the flavors were there. If I am in back in Woodside Queens, maybe I would try this place again because they had plenty on their menu that I would like to order. I would also call ahead to see if there was a wait. This is on street parking as well.
Food was delicious! Starting from our Chicharon Bulaklak, to the pork adobo which had some banging was so fall off the meat (no bones). The pansit palabok had lumpia on top and the sauce so delicious. You can have it as a complete meal. We also ordered the pork chops with their special sauce. It was not a Filipino dish if I may say so, but delicious as well. I certainly would like to go back!
I had the pleasure of trying this spot tonight with my cousin and I can honestly say its the best Filipino food I have had in the area. My cousin loves this place too and she recently moved here a few years ago from the Philippines and this spot reminds us of home! We had the lechon kawali, kare kare with garlic rice, pancit bihon and iscrambol. Everything was a 10/10. My favorite was the kare kare, one of my favorite Filipino dishes. It was so rich and authentic! I am also happy to report that there are a lot of tofu options for vegetarians. I can't wait to come back and try other items, especially their silogs for breakfast and sinigang! Service was really fast because it wasn't too busy and everyone is polite. 100% will be back
Went there with a group of my Filipino friends to celebrate one of their bdays. One of them said to me that there are a bunch of Filipino restaurants in the area, but he thought Kalye Bistro was the best one (in the area). The seating area of the restaurant is pretty small, yet very cozy. One can pretty much see it all (minus the kitchen) at first glance upon entry. We reserved a table for 5 and were surprised by the largest table in the place. The food; I should start by saying that I have NO background of what traditional Filipino food is/should be. Heard about it plenty over the yrs, but this was my first time trying how Filipinos actually eat. My friends ordered everything. The only thing I chose was my beverage, Calamansi Juice... I liked it, could have guessed it was like "Kumquat juice"? I was very surprised by my friends telling me that there are NO Filipino sodas (pop). OK, back to the food... I felt it was all very good! Can't say that I did not like a single thing ordered. My favorite was the Fried Chicken skin... said jokingly that's almost like cheating! How could you go wrong with the best part of a chicken + frying it?! Everything, for me, had a touch of foreign (in a good way). Guess the only thing that could have been out of my westerner's comfort zone was a "shrimp paste" that came with a dish which was reminiscent of curry (with fried pork chunk, yum!). The soup they ordered was quite tasty (although for me it did not provide the "comfort food feel that it did for my friends). Our server was very nice and attentive. I felt it was very good value for what you pay.
The pork sisig was very fatty, savory, and went perfect with rice and a glass of calamansi juice! The lumpia was a STAND OUT! Please get it. The filling was perfectly juicy and salted. The lechon was unfortunately a little too fatty and the skin not crispy enough- you can do without. Service and ambiance was great! I went on a Thursday afternoon and we had the place to ourselves. It was small so I could see it filling up.
I was here with one of the other groups I am part of around a month ago. We shared a bunch of dishes and enjoyed it. The portion sizes are slightly smaller compared to some other spots but I would say the flavor of at least a few of the dishes were better. To drink I had their melon juice which is cantaloupe juice. They uniquely combine theirs with milk which I wasn't expecting but it worked pretty well and the price was pretty reasonable though I would say that outside of the many pieces of melon on top, there wasn't enough cantaloupe flavor otherwise (maybe a better mix of melon and milk would work better.) Soon arriving were the "Shanghai" or rather Lumpia Shanghai ($12) consisting of crispy eggrolls with pork and vegetable with sweet and sour sauce. They were smaller than most almost looking like mini lumpia but surprisingly well flavored. Maybe because they were thinner but I found them less oily than other spots and I could taste the filling better. From the appetizer section also was the Lechon Kawali (same price/$12) or deep fried pork belly. Similarly well prepared, they had a perfectly nice fry also not being too oily with a good crunch and some softness and they are one of the better ones I've had in recent memory. All of the main dishes below came with rice. We substituted most with garlic rice/sinangag which is reasonably only a buck more and it was pretty good. I prefer it being cooked more with the garlic oil but there was a reasonable amount of fried garlic on top and it was still well flavored. They also uniquely have Binagoongan/bagoong rice or rice cooked in shrimp paste which I presume is also a dollar more as it's the same price as the garlic rice on the menu. I was very tempted to order it as an extra. Soon arriving was one of the main dishes; Palabok Overload ($13) with rice noodles with shrimp sauce, crushed pork rinds, hard boiled eggs. This was one of the larger dishes we got and pretty reasonable for the price. I couldn't have much of it as I believe there is some squid in there but the noodle I tried was a bit gummy and the sauce was tad too sweet. It was alright in short. A bit better was the Pork Sisig ($15) or chopped pig face with bagnet (fried pork belly,) lemon and an egg on a sizzling platter. The mix of pork was nice and perfectly cooked though but it definitely could have been a bit more spicy and more seasoned compared to other spots. Rounding out or pork centric meal was the Crispy Pata ($19) or deep fried pork knuckle served with a dipping sauce. As with every other fried dish, it was perfectly fried and of course very meaty. This was the best pata I've had in recent memory though I wasn't surprised with the other pork dishes being perfectly cooked. This is a little home style Filipino spot that definitely satisfied our cravings. It wasn't the best Filipino food I've had but in particular they really do know how to fry pork well and the fact of the majority of the dishes we had were among the best I've had of their type kind of inflates rating even if the prices could be a bit lower compared to the portion sizes. Very solid little spot. Mid 4.
Once or twice a year, my foodie friends and I love to go to a Filipino restaurant to order mostly pork dishes. We call this our annual (or if we're feeling extra piggish, semi-annual) "Porktastic" dinner! In past years, we've gone to Ihawan, Tito Rad's and Kusina Pinoy Bistro. This time, Porktastic was held at Kalye Bistro! Even though the restaurant is small, they were able to accommodate my party of 14! Thank you! Reservations recommended for large parties, as we took up most of the restaurant. MENU (shared by 4 ppl): ~ Lumpia Shanghai: good but they were on the small side. ~ Lechon Kawali: these were delicious; skin was perfectly crispy. ~ Pork Sisig: this was very good but we've had better. ~ Crispy Pata: this is probably our fave dish of the night. Get this! ~ Palabok Overload: our token noodle dish to offset our all pork dinner! lol ~ Garlic Rice: $1 more for garlic rice vs plain rice. Worth it! In general, portion sizes were smaller than your typical Filipino restaurant. Service and Hospitality were fantastic! Their attention to detail were greatly appreciated, and made our Porktastic dinner a hit! Thank you!
Very delish Filipino spot in town!! They make amazing palabok - no wonder they call it the palabok overload! However, I'd pass on the sisig, never had a wet version of sisig and I'm not a fan. We also love the pork kare kare too!
5 out of 5 stars! First time having Filipino food and I will definitely have it more in the future! Every dish was flavorful and plentiful and we even took some to go as we couldn't finish. This is definitely a hidden gem and the store is not that big. But come early and you will be seated right away. Once we left, there was a crowd. My favorite was probably the tofu sisig and it was fried to perfection and it came out on a sizzling hot plate. The noodles / lechon (not pictured) was great as well. The Shanghai spring rolls was also crisp to perfection and the waiter service was great. Super easy to flag down to ask for water, knife, etc. This place is def my go to now for Filipino food.
Nice little place in Woodside Queens. Got the pork sisig, Laing (taro leaves sautéed in coconut milk) and the Palabok Overload. Pork Sisig 5/5 - the sisig did not disappoint. Came out in a sizzling platter with an egg and diced peppers topped with a red Thai? chili. It gets crispy as it sits and combined with the garlic rice is chef's kiss. Taro Leaves Sautéed in Coconut Milk 3/5 - not my cup of tea, it's a little bit on the heavy side, has a strong coconut milk flavor. Wasn't exactly my cup of tea. Palabok Overload 3/5 - was excited for this since I really enjoy Jollibee's Palabok. However, this dish lacked flavor. The sauce was lacking in flavor, it was not as shrimpy or seasoned as Jollibees. Combined with the noodles, it tasted even blander. The lumpia, calamari were good tho. This was a small restaurant but service was good. Food came out fast and staff was friendly and attentive. read more
Good food, I enjoyed the skinless longanisa and bangus. Great portions too, didn't skimp on rice and left me full with some to spare. Halo-halo was loaded and can be shared amongst 2 people. Service was quick and courteous, very respectful waiter that served us and made sure to give us an extra cup for sharing the Halo-halo, for me and my wife. Ambiance is quaint, ample seating I'd say for parties of 2 or 4. read more
Our Filipino friend who came back into town wanted to meet up with us for dinner and I suggested Kalye Bistro. We kinda went banana ketchup while ordering all our favorite Filipino dishes. We started with Crispy Fried Calamari and Lumpia Shanghai, crispy fried pork spring rolls. Each one was different, so you know they are handmade and they came with a sweet & spicy dipping sauce. They must have known it was my favorite because another dish of it came out! My favorite dishes were the Kare Kare with its coconuty creamy beef tripe and the Chicken Inasal with very tasty BBQ flavor. The Crispy Pata (deep fried pig trotter) looked like it came from a Jurassic Park refugee and I thought I was eating velociraptor claw. The skin was super crunchy and the meat underneath was moist and flavorful. The Sizzling Sisig came out on a red hot cast iron platter. Watch out for the grease splatter! You'll get a ton of white rice to mix up with all the meats and sauces. Needless to say, no one went home hungry. We finished up with Halo Halo and Leche Flan for dessert. The service was excellent and the chef put his own spin on all the traditional Filipino dishes. BTW, most of the rice ended up in take home boxes read more
Ate here today for lunch and dinner by myself after work as a temporary summer substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 361 Q. I had ordered and ate the deep fried pork belly as an appetizer, sisig pork as an entree and halo halo for dessert and to go with a side of garlic rice that it had tasted really good, delicious and amazing. The service there was also attentive, super fast and pleasant. I couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :) read more
I've had Filipino food before at a few other Filipino restaurants and it was pretty good so recently, I was craving their food again. I came across this place in Queens which had good reviews. However, I was extremely disappointed by the food. The yelp reviews said the Palabok Overload was good, but even though it had a little bit of everything, it tasted so plain to me. There are thick noodles below all the toppings and you're supposed to mix the shrimp sauce into the noodles. But even with the mixing, the noodles unfortunately still tasted flavorless. The calamari were also limp, not crispy. We also ordered the pork sisig which came sizzling hot on a plate. The pork sisig was slightly too salty, but manageable when eating it together with the garlic rice. The third dish we ordered was the Laing which was taro leaves sautéed in coconut milk. It was something different so I wanted to try it out, but it didn't taste good to me at all. I couldn't eat more than 2 bites. My bf didn't like it either. Maybe it's an acquired taste? We ended up taking it home to not waste food, but then sadly, we ended up tossing it out which I'm not too happy about. I hate wasting food! Also FYI, even though the Laing is listed under "Vegetable" dishes, it actually came with slices of pork on top. The staff was super friendly and attentive, but the food was unfortunately below average. Maybe their other dishes are better? After we got seated, more people came and it was a full house. It seems to have some popularity especially with Filipinos, but the food here just wasn't for me. read more
The intestines in the barbecue platter were quite savory; the pork had a great sauce but was somewhat salty; needed to be complemented by the dip as well as the rice. The bam-i had an alluring aroma and a bevy of different textures; definitely needed some acidity from the lemon to balance the heaviness. The lechon belly was extremely crunchy; fried well, it needed the vinegar to cut through the fat. The taro leaves were delicious and but eventually felt quite filling, given the thickness of the coconut milk. Expected a hearty meal; indubitably needed a long walk afterwards. read more
Food was great! The kamayan costed us 50 per person (4 people) without tax and tip. I think it's a pretty good deal for the amount of food you get. We ended up taking two full containers to go for our next meal. You have to book this in advanced so the wait was very minimal, just for set up. Ordered a sisig on top and it's always my go to, this restaurant makes it the best. The interior of this place is very small, so it would be best to call in advance. read more
I recently I recently stopped in to try this place after our family recommended it. First impression, bustling and busy with us having to wait for about 25 minutes ( a good sign no doubt!) When they did call us to come sit, the server Marvin was very nice and he quickly took our orders and was trying to make sure he helped everyone seated. We ordered the lumpia, palobok, the chicken skins, Sigsig and halo-halo. Marvin did forget to put in the Sigsig, but we were also unable to wait so we could try it. The food was good overall, the flavors were there. If I am in back in Woodside Queens, maybe I would try this place again because they had plenty on their menu that I would like to order. I would also call ahead to see if there was a wait. This is on street parking as well. read more
Food was delicious! Starting from our Chicharon Bulaklak, to the pork adobo which had some banging was so fall off the meat (no bones). The pansit palabok had lumpia on top and the sauce so delicious. You can have it as a complete meal. We also ordered the pork chops with their special sauce. It was not a Filipino dish if I may say so, but delicious as well. I certainly would like to go back! read more
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2 years ago
I had the pleasure of trying this spot tonight with my cousin and I can honestly say its the best Filipino food I have had in the area. My cousin loves this place too and she recently moved here a few years ago from the Philippines and this spot reminds us of home! We had the lechon kawali, kare kare with garlic rice, pancit bihon and iscrambol. Everything was a 10/10. My favorite was the kare kare, one of my favorite Filipino dishes. It was so rich and authentic! I am also happy to report that there are a lot of tofu options for vegetarians. I can't wait to come back and try other items, especially their silogs for breakfast and sinigang! Service was really fast because it wasn't too busy and everyone is polite. 100% will be back read more
Went there with a group of my Filipino friends to celebrate one of their bdays. One of them said to me that there are a bunch of Filipino restaurants in the area, but he thought Kalye Bistro was the best one (in the area). The seating area of the restaurant is pretty small, yet very cozy. One can pretty much see it all (minus the kitchen) at first glance upon entry. We reserved a table for 5 and were surprised by the largest table in the place. The food; I should start by saying that I have NO background of what traditional Filipino food is/should be. Heard about it plenty over the yrs, but this was my first time trying how Filipinos actually eat. My friends ordered everything. The only thing I chose was my beverage, Calamansi Juice... I liked it, could have guessed it was like "Kumquat juice"? I was very surprised by my friends telling me that there are NO Filipino sodas (pop). OK, back to the food... I felt it was all very good! Can't say that I did not like a single thing ordered. My favorite was the Fried Chicken skin... said jokingly that's almost like cheating! How could you go wrong with the best part of a chicken + frying it?! Everything, for me, had a touch of foreign (in a good way). Guess the only thing that could have been out of my westerner's comfort zone was a "shrimp paste" that came with a dish which was reminiscent of curry (with fried pork chunk, yum!). The soup they ordered was quite tasty (although for me it did not provide the "comfort food feel that it did for my friends). Our server was very nice and attentive. I felt it was very good value for what you pay. read more
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The pork sisig was very fatty, savory, and went perfect with rice and a glass of calamansi juice! The lumpia was a STAND OUT! Please get it. The filling was perfectly juicy and salted. The lechon was unfortunately a little too fatty and the skin not crispy enough- you can do without. Service and ambiance was great! I went on a Thursday afternoon and we had the place to ourselves. It was small so I could see it filling up. read more
1 year ago
I was here with one of the other groups I am part of around a month ago. We shared a bunch of dishes and enjoyed it. The portion sizes are slightly smaller compared to some other spots but I would say the flavor of at least a few of the dishes were better. To drink I had their melon juice which is cantaloupe juice. They uniquely combine theirs with milk which I wasn't expecting but it worked pretty well and the price was pretty reasonable though I would say that outside of the many pieces of melon on top, there wasn't enough cantaloupe flavor otherwise (maybe a better mix of melon and milk would work better.) Soon arriving were the "Shanghai" or rather Lumpia Shanghai ($12) consisting of crispy eggrolls with pork and vegetable with sweet and sour sauce. They were smaller than most almost looking like mini lumpia but surprisingly well flavored. Maybe because they were thinner but I found them less oily than other spots and I could taste the filling better. From the appetizer section also was the Lechon Kawali (same price/$12) or deep fried pork belly. Similarly well prepared, they had a perfectly nice fry also not being too oily with a good crunch and some softness and they are one of the better ones I've had in recent memory. All of the main dishes below came with rice. We substituted most with garlic rice/sinangag which is reasonably only a buck more and it was pretty good. I prefer it being cooked more with the garlic oil but there was a reasonable amount of fried garlic on top and it was still well flavored. They also uniquely have Binagoongan/bagoong rice or rice cooked in shrimp paste which I presume is also a dollar more as it's the same price as the garlic rice on the menu. I was very tempted to order it as an extra. Soon arriving was one of the main dishes; Palabok Overload ($13) with rice noodles with shrimp sauce, crushed pork rinds, hard boiled eggs. This was one of the larger dishes we got and pretty reasonable for the price. I couldn't have much of it as I believe there is some squid in there but the noodle I tried was a bit gummy and the sauce was tad too sweet. It was alright in short. A bit better was the Pork Sisig ($15) or chopped pig face with bagnet (fried pork belly,) lemon and an egg on a sizzling platter. The mix of pork was nice and perfectly cooked though but it definitely could have been a bit more spicy and more seasoned compared to other spots. Rounding out or pork centric meal was the Crispy Pata ($19) or deep fried pork knuckle served with a dipping sauce. As with every other fried dish, it was perfectly fried and of course very meaty. This was the best pata I've had in recent memory though I wasn't surprised with the other pork dishes being perfectly cooked. This is a little home style Filipino spot that definitely satisfied our cravings. It wasn't the best Filipino food I've had but in particular they really do know how to fry pork well and the fact of the majority of the dishes we had were among the best I've had of their type kind of inflates rating even if the prices could be a bit lower compared to the portion sizes. Very solid little spot. Mid 4. read more
Once or twice a year, my foodie friends and I love to go to a Filipino restaurant to order mostly pork dishes. We call this our annual (or if we're feeling extra piggish, semi-annual) "Porktastic" dinner! In past years, we've gone to Ihawan, Tito Rad's and Kusina Pinoy Bistro. This time, Porktastic was held at Kalye Bistro! Even though the restaurant is small, they were able to accommodate my party of 14! Thank you! Reservations recommended for large parties, as we took up most of the restaurant. MENU (shared by 4 ppl): ~ Lumpia Shanghai: good but they were on the small side. ~ Lechon Kawali: these were delicious; skin was perfectly crispy. ~ Pork Sisig: this was very good but we've had better. ~ Crispy Pata: this is probably our fave dish of the night. Get this! ~ Palabok Overload: our token noodle dish to offset our all pork dinner! lol ~ Garlic Rice: $1 more for garlic rice vs plain rice. Worth it! In general, portion sizes were smaller than your typical Filipino restaurant. Service and Hospitality were fantastic! Their attention to detail were greatly appreciated, and made our Porktastic dinner a hit! Thank you! read more
3 years ago
Very delish Filipino spot in town!! They make amazing palabok - no wonder they call it the palabok overload! However, I'd pass on the sisig, never had a wet version of sisig and I'm not a fan. We also love the pork kare kare too! read more
5 out of 5 stars! First time having Filipino food and I will definitely have it more in the future! Every dish was flavorful and plentiful and we even took some to go as we couldn't finish. This is definitely a hidden gem and the store is not that big. But come early and you will be seated right away. Once we left, there was a crowd. My favorite was probably the tofu sisig and it was fried to perfection and it came out on a sizzling hot plate. The noodles / lechon (not pictured) was great as well. The Shanghai spring rolls was also crisp to perfection and the waiter service was great. Super easy to flag down to ask for water, knife, etc. This place is def my go to now for Filipino food. read more
Came here on a Thursday night and they were pretty busy, they seem to be a local favorite! We enjoyed the foods we got and they had a section for vegetarian items which was great! We also wanted to have their halo halo which comes in a milkshake-like cup and very cooling on a hot day! The food comes out pretty quickly and the overall ambience was a casual and cute place. It's definitely a smaller size restaurant so about maybe 6 tables for 4-5 people. read more
2 years ago
Stopped by here just for apps since we were not really hungry. Restaurant was slow for Tuesday and got lucky to find street parking so easily. Had the chicharon bulaklak, chicken skin and bbq platter, isaw, pork bbq and hotdog. Everything was terrific. I personally enjoyed the chicharon bulaklak and chicken skin and had to get an order to go. This place is worth the drive from Connecticut. Service was friendly, place is small but cozy. Can't wait to go back. read more
2 years ago
First time here...cute little place just a few tables so make sure you get a reservation. Great food and friendly staff read more
3 years ago
Small and quaint restaurant tucked in the residential streets off of Roosevelt Ave. Hubby and I were looking for Filipino pork barbecue and Kalye bistro was open past 8 PM on a Thursday. This is our first time and we were not disappointed! The food was flavorful and left me so full and feeling satisfied. A plus, the halo halo included flan! Some places don't include flan. Happy to have stumbled on Kalye Bistro! read more
2 years ago
Food is good and I enjoy dining in when I do but for pick up it's a really bad experience. They do not answer the phone for pick up orders. I watched them not pick up the phone on purpose a few times. They should not post their number if they don't pick up the phone on purpose... read more
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Cuisine: 8 Service 6 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Newly opened in the old space that Casa del Chef use to occupy. Being a big fan of the former restaurant, I was very sad to see it go. Thankfully, what replaced its existence is this amazing Filipino eatery that packs a ton of flavor in every bite. For me, the dish to get at any Filipino restaurant is always the Sisig, which Kalye does very well. If you are adventurous and like bold flavors, the pork dish using meat from the face and belly of the pig is fantastic. Various words to describe the textures in Sisig include crispy, tender, gelatinous, chewy, and more. Just as many words describe the flavors as well, such as spicy, sour, creamy and savory. To eat with our rice, we had ordered the Bagnet Express, which is a spicy pork belly dish. Unfortunately, the waiter had mixed up our order and gave us Kara Kara Bagnet. It wasn't what we wanted, but it was definitely a very nice dish. The pork belly was fried beautifully, while the peanut butter sauce was light and creamy. However, it was the accompanying shrimp paste that takes the dish to the next level. We also ordered a Pancit Bihon, but I think they gave us vermicelli instead of the rice noodle stated on the menu. Another ordering mistake, but no real complaint, it tasted wonderful. The noodles were so smooth and absorbed all that flavors from the dish. Excellent! Honestly, service can improve a bit because it was somewhat lackadaisical, but the prices were more than reasonable. I am definitely looking forward to trying more amazing food at Kalye. Can't wait! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
- Small & quaint - indoor and outdoor seating available - can make a reservation for a large group if you let them know ahead of time - staff is super nice. During my first visit there my friends and I ordered the lumpia shanghai, the pork adobo, the lechon kawali, the Ginataang Sitaw Kalabasa, and 2 coconut rice. Everything was delicious and for the 3 of us this was the perfect amount to share without feeling overstuffed. We had such a great experience that we look forward to returning to try other things on the menu that wasn't tried this time, like Binagoongan rice! read more
4 years ago
Saw some posts of their Kare kare bagnet so wanted to try. Maybe not as photogenic as the posts and didn't fill the serving bowl, but it was delicious, with fried eggplant and sitaw; price was good. Their bbq platter has 6 small sticks- choose combos of pork, chicken, isaw and a 4th choice I think. Picked pork, and 1 isaw to try. It isn't chicken isaw, shaped like squid rings, a burst of fat when I ate a piece. Pork sisig, a mix of the face and bagnet, is good. Their jalapenos are spicy! Bagnet express is fried pork with coconut milk sauce and jalapenos. Good as well. Fried milkfish is a bit pricier here. Had to order extra rice bec only 2 dishes came with. Also had to try their classic Iskrambol - tasted like sago drink in a smoothie, a bit sweet for me and I prefer with some of the toppings off. Staff is very friendly. Will definitely return. We were lucky to get a table. Only 5 tables for 4-5 and window seating. Located near Roosevelt Ave and nearby filipino food locations. read more
1 year ago
The decorations on the wall was a very nice home feeling of the Philippines. The server was really nice and attentive, he did not rush us as we took a while to decide what to order since there were many options that I wanted to try. The tables against the wall has a nice cushion seat across the whole bench. Now comes the list of food that I have tried: Tofu Sisig - This was nice and crisy, not soggy at all. The flavor was well mixed together and I couldn't help but keep eating it. The added calamansi squeezed on top made a good difference. It was creamy and not overpowering. I was trying to get more sauce and mix it into my rice! Bagnet Express - The pork was crispy and not dry. It was a bit too creamy for me where I had to smear out some of the sauce on this one. Wish they had added some more scallion. Palabok Overload - Just as the name says, it was a mix to try out everything. The sauce mix well with the noodle and the crushed pork rinds gave it the necessary texture. Beef Parres w/ Bone Marrow - The brisket was surprisingly not chewy pieces. It was pieces of meat that can easily tear apart. Dunking some rice into the bowl was great! The bone marrow gave it a bit of the fatty flavor which was amazing. Sinagoongan and Garlic Rice - I wasn't too sure what the sinagoongan rice was but had to try since the waiter said it was shrimp paste. It was just alright. I prefer the garlic rice over that. for sure Melon Juice - This was quite different on the menu as I haven't seen it at any other filipino restaurant. They blended canteloupe melon with like coconut milk. It was okay, the melon flavor did come through. Iskrambol - now to dessert, this was strawberry flavor. I was really stuffed from eating dinner already. it was a bit sweet for me but it did help from all the food we had. Leche Flan - I'm not sure about this flan - it was not soft at all. It was bit on the harder side as if it was done days in advance. I would skip out on this dessert. I would come back to try out some other dishes another time. read more
1 year ago
I just had a kamayan birthday dinner here and had a wonderful time. They don't advertise their kamayan menu so just inquire about it if you are interested. Make you sure plan ahead since there could be delays in communication. What other reviews said is true. It is a small place with about 6 tables and a bar seating near the front. My party had 10 people and I think we took up half the restaurant. Other people had to wait outside for a table as we get into dinner rush. The table was set nicely with fruits in the middle. As you can see from the picture, there really isn't a lot of space for anything since the table is full of food. My favorites were definitely the chicken skins & bulalo. The meat in the bulalo just comes right off the bone and the broth is amazing. It's that flavor that you get from a really good pho or ramen broth. The chicken skins were really crispy. I'm pretty sure I'll be going back to Kalye Bistro to order these two dishes. The service was great. The staff wasn't intrusive, yet they come by quickly if you need anything. It was a great birthday celebration with my friends. This is definitely a little gem in Woodside & I will go back for dinner next time! read more
3 years ago
This place is legit! My white hubs and mother-in-law loved it. It is no-frills, just authentic and really well-executed Filipino classics. Not trying to do anything fancy, and not bending over backwards to please non-Filipino palates. We had: Laing Pakbet Oxtail kare kare Crispy Pata Garlic fried rice Bagoong fried rice Halo halo Everything was delicious, there were no duds. Possibly the best kare kare I have had in NYC. read more
Great spot for authentic Filipino food that will blow you away! My fiancee and I came for a late lunch on a Sunday and were able to get a table fairly quickly. It is a small restaurant, with a casual ambiance but there's nothing small about the dish sizes and the amount of crispy pork they use to top everything. We ordered calamansi juice, laing, pork sisig, bowls of garlic rice, palabok overload, and tokwat isal. The tokwat isal was definitely out of my comfort zone, but surprisingly I loved it. This dish of fried firm tofu and pig intestines marinated in a soy/vinegar bath had that rizz that kept me coming back for bite after bite. This was definitely a saliva inducing appetizer that whet the appetite for the main dishes to come. The pork sisig was my favorite dish. I always love the fattiness of the crispy fried pork oozing with garlic and onion flavor. Once it was mixed in with our garlic rice, the juices and oils seeped in and made it more addictive. The laing had the creamy, coconut flavor I crave, a great side to cancel out the more fatty and savory dishes. The only dish I didn't like was the palabok overload. This palabok was a noodle soup with squid and lumpia toppings. I prefer dry, sauteed palabok, so this didn't agree with my taste buds. We were regrettably too full for dessert but there's always next time. This was a refreshing, affordable authentic Filipino meal, a stark contrast to the Filipino places in Williamsburg and Manhattan. We definitely ordered way too much food but our wallets and stomaches left happy. read more
2 years ago
Had this spot bookmarked and decided to come here with a friend for a Woodside hangout. The place itself is small and we had a little bit of a wait on a Monday night. We had ordered the taro leaves, palabok, bagnet kare kare, magic water, and calamansi drink. The food was very filling and had great flavors and portions. Overall, the dishes were on the saltier side for me and their drinks a bit too sweet but quality was good and still a filling and enjoyable meal. The service was good and the staff were nice. Bagnet Kare Kare 4/5 - Would recommend. Great mix of ingredients and good flavors, a signature dish. Palabok 3.5/5 - Lots of goodies in this one as well. The noodles themselves were not my personal favorite, but not factoring that much in my score. Would still recommend, but this one was salty for me. Taro leaves 4/5 - Personally I haven't eaten a lot of Filipino food and I didn't know what to expect for this dish. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it's flavors. It's definitely rich and filling! Magic Water 1/5 - Would not recommend. We had asked what this was since it sounded interesting and was vaugely told it was "sweet" so we just gave it a go. It had some jellies in the drink, looked like water, and tasted like very sweet artificial bubble gum water. Calamansi juice 4/5 - Would probably get this again if I had to choose a drink and dilute it a little. It's a nice citrus flavor and it even cost less than the magic water haha. read more
2 years ago
A great place to try if you're in the area, especially with a group so you can try multiple dishes. Enjoyable if you're familiar with Filipino food or not. The food was good, flavor was good and enjoyed by all. The pricing was reasonable, generally normal portion sizes. Again, good to order an array of options for variety. They were out of fresh lumpia which was disappointing as a classic. The bangus sisig (milkfish) had a relatively small amount of actual fish 'meat' and was quite dry, despite that being a normal effect of creating the crispy edges. Adobo pork was great flavor and texture, very tender. The drinks were delicious. Overall recommend visiting! read more
mmm! I was influenced by a suggestion in the facebook group "Eat Somewhere New in Queens" to check out Kalye Bistro, and so I made my way to Woodside for lunch. I have not had many fliipino dishes before but was eager to try some stuff out! I ended up getting the pork sisig and garlic rice. I was a bit taken aback by the raw egg. But nonetheless, everything was delicious. I also didn't realize there were no vegetables in that meal at all until I was mostly done eating!!! LOL I'll just eat some for dinner then. I also tried the calamansi drink. If I'm in the area, I'd like to come back and order some different dishes so I can try more of them :) read more
Small and cozy restaurant with great food! Pleasantly surprised with the chicken inasal. We expected it to be dry but the look of it but it was juicy and packed with flavor-- my personal favorite. My boyfriend really enjoyed the pork sisig. It smelled delicious when it came out-- his words "juicy, crispy, savory, fatty, comforting, and delicious". The lechón was also good. You would usually expect it to be greasy and oily, but it wasn't really and the meat was still juicy! It was not as flavorful as others I have had but still good! Service was quick and easy. No frills. They take your order, they bring out your order! Thanks for a great experience read more
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Really good Filipino food located right by Red Ribbon and Jollibee haha. The lechon was really nice and crispy but my favorite was the palabok overload. Super umami taste with all the toppings egg, lumpia, shrimp, pork floss. Definitely want to come back and try the sisig! read more
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