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    Kalye

    4.8 (215 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino
    Open 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Pork Sisig
    Dwight F.

    I AM 100% PINOY ON MY MOM I LOVE KALYE!! In Manhattan, this is the best Filipino food and I'm not even sure that's up for discussion. None of that gimmicky fusion mess at Kalye. If you want something else like this, you've gotta go to Queens. If you want the fusion stuff, stay in the city. I've been to Kalye multiple times and each time it never misses. The flavors of every dish is a flavor from home. The kinilaw is a perfect vinegary starter with delicious chunks of tuna. The dish has a nice hint of spice and aromatics. I'd gladly suggest the laing with chips as well. If you're wary of what to get, get the lumpia and pork bbq skewers for something more tried and true. The bangus in this bangsilog is always fried to perfection, allowing the initiated to eat every piece including the skin and head. The sisig is soooo good! Mixing in the uncooked yolk into the sizzling dish, allowing every bit of meat to integrate well with each other. It's a beautiful spoonful. The aromatics and spices in the sisig complement the pork beautifully. If you have a chance, I recommend the Boodle Fight Club! This large shareable meal is a great intro into Filipino culture and cuisine. It's a prime Filipino invitation to great conversations with even greater food. Service at Kalye was prompt and great, no notes everyone there is amazing.

    Manan D.

    Shoutout Justin and Brendan! We came to Kalye with a big group of 7 people and ordered the big Boodle Fight platter, as well as a couple of other dishes (noodles) just in case we were still hungry. I think for such a large group an extra dish or two helps but we were super super stuffed and satisfied by the end of the meal. Service was great and kept helping us out with the crowded table area. The food itself was stunningly good- the crispy fish and pork of course but even just the white meat of the chicken was so juicy and tasty! Eating with our hands was the most fun and they give you gloves anyway so you stay clean. The cocktails were delicious as well, I really recommend them. Our nice servers also gave us a bonus shot at the end which was a great send off. Cannot recommend this place highly enough! 5/5 will be coming here again for sure.

    Michael C.

    Servers are great vibes here and the food was incredible. Karaoke party started up halfway through my meal but it was a vibe and there were some good singers present. I got the Beef Kare Kare with a side of inasal rice and both hit the spot. Lots of food too. Will definitely be back to try more items o the menu.

    Pork Sisig
    Ellen L.

    I enjoyed my experience at Kalye! For food we got the bbq pork skewers, pork Sisig, and halo halo for dessert. My favorite was the skewers. They were tender and flavorful. The pork Sisig was good too, but a bit too salty. The halo halo was also a fun dessert to try since it had ice cream, jellies, beans, etc. This portion was good for two people. The restaurant is very loud. They have music playing and a bar so it can be hard to hear at times with all the conversations and music going on. A good place to visit before a night out.

    Kare-Kare with Steamed Rice
    Heidi M.

    Lechon kawali and beef kare kare were both great but lechon was prob better - crispy and tender even though a bit fatty. Wish the rice was warmer. Had the halo halo years ago at their old location which was nice on a summer day. Very typical LES atmosphere - loud and dark on a Sat evening but service was great. Need to return for a Sun karaoke night and also the boodle fight (!) Portion is for 3-4 so will have to come back with a group.

    Katrina C.

    Decided to try this place with a few friends last Saturday and was not disappointed! The experience was nice from the moment we walked in. The vibe is electric yet cozy. It provides a perfect Lower East Side energy with great music, dim lighting, and that authentic Manila street-food soul without feeling gimmicky. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely excited to talk about the menu. We ordered this incredible beef soup as our main shareable dish. Wow! it was perfection in a steaming pot. Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef chunks with marrow-rich depth, swimming in a rich, aromatic broth infused with cinnamon sticks, eggplants, okras, green beans, and other veggies that soaked up all the flavors. The broth had this beautiful balance: savory, sweet from the long simmer, with those warm spice notes from the cinnamon cutting through any heaviness. It was comforting, soul-warming, and exactly what you crave on a chilly night. We fought over the last spoonfuls! Generous portions, authentic flavors, and clearly made with care. Portions are hearty enough to share. For anyone craving real-deal Filipino comfort food in NYC, Kalye delivers big time. Would definitely return.

    Non alcoholic ube drink
    Udochi M.

    BOMB BOMB BOMB. I've been in craving lumpia bad and found this place with a quick google search. Off Rip the restaurant smelled delicious! So delicious and our server Raneem had such a great vibe, was super fun, and provided a bunch of recommendations! I was hungry and wanted to try everything so I requested that they choose for us. Raneem recommended the lumpia, Laing with chips, and we got fries to start. For our entree we shared the pork sisig. When I tell you everything was perfect! Everything we ate was legit perfect! Mid meal I screamed "i love food"! This dinner reminded me of why I love food and yelp! I'm so happy that I got the chance to experience this meal, the staff, and the service. This is the best meal I've had in such a long time and I will be telling everybody about it!

    Nolan F.

    Review for service & ambience, not food. We were excited, arrived early, only to find out there was no point in making a reservation. We left after 25+ minutes of waiting. The table we were told we were waiting for was beginning to or just paid the check but that doesn't matter. (Not including our early arrival) Waiting 25+ min past our reservation time is unacceptable. It was hot with loud music inside

    Tapsilog (Cured Garlic Beef)
    Aleena G.

    Amazing amazing spot in the heart of lower east side and definitely now one of my go to spots for a good time and delicious authentic Filipino food. I tried a variety of dishes like lumpia which was nice and crispy, Tapsilog which is one of my favorites now and halo halo which is so unique and delicious. The atmosphere can be lively here specially on the weekends and service is up to par. Highly recommend this spot!

    Phil H.

    if you're into Filipino food along with a chill vibe and terrific service head to Kalye! The staff and bartenders here are amazing, and you'll leave with a full belly of delicious food and tasty cocktails. Ube cocktail, pork BBQ skewers, lumpia spring rolls, chicken, pork and beef entrees all prepared and presented well. This is top level Filipino eats! Oh, and the Halo Halo and Ube ice cream for desserts are a must try!

    Tapsilog (Cured Garlic Beef)
    Chantel T.

    Absolutely love Kalye! Being from Daly City in California, I struggled to not only find food Filipino food in Manhattan, but a place that embodies true Filipino culture - warm, welcoming, and fun. The team at Kalye are genuinely some of the most hospitable staff I've met in the city. The food is also delicious -- I've had everything from the sisig, silogs, kare kare, laing, and more. The cocktails are killer as well and so inventive. I highly recommend everyone come here, bring their Filipino and non-Filipino friends, and have an amazing time.

    Halo Halo
    Chrissy R.

    Super fun Filipino restaurant with traditional kamayan (eat w hands served on a banana leaf). Had some popular foods (lechon - fried pork belly, bangus - marinated milk fish, chicken, pork BBQ sticks, and of course lumpia - egg rolls) + traditional sauces for each. Thankfully it also had garlic and white rice and steamed vegetables because it can be rich (I grew up on this, and love it!). Can finish w traditional dessert - we did the halo halo (mix mix) shaved ice which had ube ice cream, lots of jellies and beans, condensed milk and toasted pinipig. I was sad when several Filipino restaurants closed. Glad this one opened. Good for groups and family friendly! Great for introducing friends and visitors to Filipino food. Will be back! Salamat!

    Audrey M.

    Kalye was an amazing experience. From the playlist to the food and to the team there - we felt so comfortable & had a great time. We had the pork sisig, chicken inalaw, lumpia, and fries. We even tried a couple of the cocktails- Lucifera & Elektra. Ended our meal with the halo halo. The ube ice cream, which we found out was housemade, is incredible! Would honestly go back just for that!

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    We got the bbq pork skewers, pork sisig, inasal rice, and ube sipao. The pork skewers were so…read moretender and juicy. They were packed full of flavor and one if the best pork skewers I've ever had. We also had the pork sisig, which had a great mix of tender and crispy pork pieces. It was paired great with the garlic rice. And for dessert, we had the ube sipao, which came out warm and topped with coconut and filled with ube -- the perfect way to end a meal. They have a lot of small tables. Service was pretty quick and staff members were nice and answered all questions. It's a place I would definitely return to in the future.

    Came by for a Friday dinner -- our party of 2 didn't have a reservation but we managed to snag a…read morewalk-in table around 6:30pm. It's not the biggest restaurant though, so we probably got lucky (you should definitely make a res). -- Pork BBQ skewers were so delicious! The BBQ sauce was just the right amount of sweet, and the pork was cooked so well (juicy and tender). Portion size did feel a bit small for the price point, though -- Pork sisig was good. I liked how the onions / sour flavouring complemented the savoury flavour of the pork. It was a bit too salty to eat by itself (and we didn't quite finish), but fortunately we had some rice on the side to mellow it out somewhat. -- Finally we had the bangus binalot, which was good too. Milkfish is not the most common to find in the US and I was pleasantly surprised to find such a great dish here. It did not feel too oily/heavy from frying, and the fish paired excellently with the fragrant garlic rice. Overall, I had a very nice meal, and the price point was not unreasonable. I think overall the food felt a little salty, but otherwise everything was quite delicious. I think they've moved (nearby) since my visit and I'd love to re-visit and try some of their other dishes!

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    Naks feels like a tropical escape the moment you walk in. The interior is beautiful, filled with…read morevibrant colors, and the open kitchen greets you with incredible aromas right away. It sets the tone for a really immersive dining experience. The food and drinks absolutely delivered. The kinilaw was a great start. Beautifully presented, spicy, and refreshing. The standout of the night was the lechon platter, which was incredibly flavorful with perfectly crispy pork belly and easily enough food for more than two people. The cocktails were just as memorable. The Zesto was refreshing with a unique, tropical flavor, and the Hoy Bayabas had the perfect balance of spice and fruit. Overall, an excellent meal and I can't wait to go back.

    We came with a reservation on a Friday evening and were seated at the bar for a little while before…read moremaking our way to the table. The service was fantastic and extremely attentive- they gave us great recs for the next time we come back (we def will) The KFC and the crab are MUST orders. The KFC is so well seasoned and fried to perfection while the inside chicken is incredibly juicy. I would get a side of the pickled papaya to eat with the chicken, the sour and crunch really elevate the texture and flavor of the chicken. They don't skimp out on the crab curry portions either, and the presentation is beautiful. The adobo was also delicious. We ended our meal with the ube cheesecake which was dense and creamy, but will turn your mouth purple!

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