Small space with a some tables, good thing we did a reservation. I thought getting two pork dishes would be a mistake. Nope. Pork was crispy and delicious. Pairs well with regular rice. We got garlic rice too but that would be good by itself. Dessert - ube pao. Not what was expected but pretty decadent. Coming back again to get the pork. read more

We got the bbq pork skewers, pork sisig, inasal rice, and ube sipao. The pork skewers were so tender 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. read more

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Came by for a Friday dinner -- our party of 2 didn't have a reservation but we managed to snag a walk-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! read more

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The food is just OK. There aren't many Filipino spots in Manhattan specifically so sometimes it feels like you just have to take what you can get. We got the pork sisig, the pork skewers, garlic rice and the milkfish. The pork sisig was too fatty for my taste, wished it had more combination of skinny meaty pieces instead of the excess amount of fatty pieces. The garlic rice wasn't that flavorful to me sadly. The milkfish was something new I had never tried and I enjoyed it but it definitely is very salty; more salty than what I would have liked. The pork skewers were the best item out of everything we ordered. Halo halo was just ok too. Nothing special. But acceptable. read more

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Wow, what an incredible experience at Kalye! I booked a Kamayan Dinner (Boodle Fight) for my birthday dinner. The process was so easy since they include everything for $65pp (plus tax and gratuity). The Kamayan dinner included a gorgeous and generous spread of traditional filipino food including pork, chicken, beef, seafood with vegetables, salad, fruit, sides, and sauces. This was such an epic meal and everyone was so impressed by the quantity and quality of this restaurant. Everything was so delicious and well marinated that I can't even choose a favorite item. After we were all done eating, it looked like we barely made a dent. Luckily, we were able to packed everything up and enjoy the leftovers. In the end, they also surprised me with candles on some Ube Siopao. It was creamy and delicious inside, but I was way too full to finish it. Seriously one of the best dining experiences. This is the perfect feast for any celebration. They were also super quick and responsive with any changes I had throughout. I can't thank them enough for making my birthday celebration one to remember. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small little place but still comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very nice service. Bbq pork was very good but a little cold. Lumpia was great. I never finish all my rice at other places and tonight was an exception because the garlic rice was truly delicious!! Will go back ! read more

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My friend wanted to try out this raved-about Filipino spot, so we planned it well in advance. We reserved this restaurant for two for Saturday lunch and came on time but the store gave our seats away. Luckily we only had to wait 15 minutes until a section was cleared for us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area itself was a tight squeeze and a bit intimate. Be prepared to share tables if you're not comfortable with that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were friendly and helpful, and the menu is scanned via QR. - Ube Sliders: 4/5, nothing to write home about.. pretty flavorful and standard.. couldn't really taste the ube - Pork Sisig: 5/5, some of the best Sisig I have had. Super crunchy and flavorful.. all it was missing was a sizzling egg and I can forgive and make do without the mayo on top :) - Garlic Rice: 4/5, standard garlic rice which paired well with the sisig Great find - there is another Kalye not too far from this store so don't be discouraged if you can't get a seat immediately! ty for reading :0) read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Quaint little spot in LES, easy to get res on weekday[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Happy hour is until 7! We unfortunately missed it but got the lumpia (wish it was a bit more crispy, but they are huggeee), the lechon (yummy but a bit fatty and oily but so cooked really well and great sauce), garlic rice added to the lechon, and the halo halo that had good ube ice cream Would say it was good but not items I would order again but would give this place another try [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quick service and good music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I recently went here, i want to give it 3.5 but can't. Ube slider- very good, not much in terms of ube flavor, but the thing as a whole had really good flavor. From the meat to the sauce. Very good. Coconut shrimp- No coconut flavor at all, tasted like shrimp scampi, super oily. Not a fan. Beef tapa- Not bad, not good but not awful. The beef was tender, but the sauce was just weird and not in a good way. An almost citrusy oyster sauce. Not a fan. Halo halo- good ube flavor, tasty. Ube bun- has real ube in the middle, with the coconut it is very good. Overall: If you go, get the ube slider or the deserts, the main dishes aren't all that. I probably won't be back, just wasn't particularly impressed with the main meals. read more

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I'm not sure if we ordered the wrong things but I was sadly quite disappointed with the food at Kalye. We ordered the ube sliders, lechon, pork adobo, and a side of inasal rice. The ube sliders and inasal rice were solid, but I was disappointed with the pork adobo and the lechon. The pork adobo came with white rice, but the rice was either undercooked or old rice that wasn't reheated properly because there were many hard bits of rice that tasted as if it was undercooked. I ended up forgoing the rice, but sadly, without the rice, the pork was too salty. The lechon came with this a fried strip of what looked like pork rind. I tried to take a bite of the pork rind and seriously feared for my teeth because it was as hard as a rock, which made it almost impossible to eat. I also found that the pork of the lechon was fattier than I liked and I wished there was more crispy pork skin. The service was very friendly, the place is cutely decorated, and it was really easy to get seated, but I don't think I will be back. read more

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Making a reservation here is a bliss. Glad that we did. This spot is very popular in the area. Funny that when we dined here today , me and bff ordered the same thing from the menu. Loved their pork sisig. It sizzles when delivered and tastes superb. The rice on the side with lemon as added bonus matched perfectly with our sisig. Ensaladang talong did not disappoint too. There are plenty of options to choose from the menu. Each kind is unique on its own way. We were satisfied with what we had. Our Ube pao dessert is heavenly, if not that we have plan afterwards, ordering a take out would be nice. The place is so adorable, a perfect spot for a meet- up or a date. I recommend the place. read more

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We went à la carte and had a flavorful, satisfying meal! Every dish had its own unique touch, and the flavors were definitely enjoyable and true to Filipino cuisine. While nothing absolutely blew us away, everything was still super tasty and left us feeling happy and full. The presentation of each dish was vibrant and thoughtful--definitely Instagram-worthy! This spot feels perfect for a casual night out with friends. The ambiance is fun and inviting, and the service was warm and attentive throughout. It's a great choice if you're looking for a relaxed, flavorful dining experience without feeling too formal. Overall, this is a solid 4/5! Delicious food, great service, and a casual yet festive atmosphere make it a spot I'd recommend for an easygoing yet yummy dinner. Would happily come back! read more

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came back a second time and decided to order their entree items, which unfortunately, was rather disappointing. their sisig was way too fatty for my liking and lacked the salty flavor I am used to. the pork adobo lacked the vinegar taste, and the meat was slightly dry in general. skewers are decent but pricy asl. workers are so kind and happy to help. [[HIGHLIGHT]]restaurant is tiny but works well for small parties.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] consensus is that there are places in queens that better encapsulate filipino dishes. read more

Kalye - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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This place has been on my bookmarked Filipino spots and it bangs. The spot is quite cozy so would recommend making reservations. Let's start off with the longganisa sliders: WOW. It was juicy and delicious, I was hesitant this would not be good but it exceeded my expectations. Would come back just for these. Ordered the pork adobo ribs and it's HUGE, it's served with potatoes and overall delicious - I would have liked more sabaw to drench with my rice. My friend got the sisig plate, which was pretty spicy! Overall, great experience and delicious authentic Filipino food. read more

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Just OK - we were hailing from the Bay Area so were curious what the Filipino food was like out here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Trendy and lots of neon-lights - probably to attract the millennials and Gen Z. OG Filipino movie posters on the wall and a cool ambience overall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered: - inasal rice (the waiter actually asked us if we wanted garlic rice, which we said yes, sure, and it was inasal rice. although there is some garlic in inasal rice, it tasted like we were eating white rice) - lumpia - super juicy, probably my favorite one - palabok - standard but a little underseasoned - kare kare - underwhelming and it was awkward cutting the crispy pork belly - I wanted mango ice cream for dessert (I saw mangoes in the photo and I wanted fruit. The server brought us the ice cream without mangoes and I asked, doesn't it come with it? and he said they were out.. would not have ordered it if I knew that...) - my friend ordered a mango juice cocktail, which tasted like only mango juice Not sure if we'd be back again, maybe we should have gotten the kamaiyan-looking plate. read more

My friends and I came here for dinner last month. We got the Ube Sliders and Club 95. It's a pretty cool experience and the serving is MASSIVE. Overall, the food was great - flavors were yummy and a well balanced meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My biggest complaint is honestly how tight/cramped the seating is.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You're also on high stools which is not the ideal way I'd like to have a feast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Kalye - Club 95 - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for lunch with friends on a weekend. We ordered Club 85 for 4 people and Pork Lechon. There was abundance of food. We all got satisfied and the food was freshly made, big portions, and well worth it. Definitely worth coming here for a banquet : ) read more

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Stopped by Kalye, a Filipino spot in the Lower East Side, because I really wanted to try their Club 85, but you need a party of three or more, and I was just with one other person. Oh well, maybe next time! The staff were super nice though--really friendly and attentive. The vibe is chill and relaxed, perfect for a low-key hangout. We ended up ordering the pork barbecue skewers, mango salad, and crispy lumpia (spring rolls). I was excited for the mango salad, but it was a huge letdown. The mango wasn't ripe, so it didn't have any flavor. The tomatoes and cucumbers didn't have much seasoning either. There was some black pepper on top, but it didn't help much--it was pretty bland overall. The crispy lumpia looked cool, stacked up like little building blocks, and came with fish sauce. But when I tried the lumpia with the fish sauce, it was way too salty. When I ate it on its own, it didn't have much flavor, but dipping it in sweet chili sauce made a huge difference. With the sweet chili sauce, it was perfect! The pork barbecue skewers were good, though. They came with rice and four pretty big skewers. Some of the meat was a little burnt, so I had to pick off those bits, and the first piece I had was fat, which was tough to chew. But after that, the rest was all meat, and it was delicious! The barbecue sauce was on point--I just wish the meat wasn't overcooked in spots. I'd definitely come back when I have a bigger group so I can finally try that Club 85! read more

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As a pinay, I was excited to try Kalye! Solid lil Filipino restaurant with a few things I didn't care for... I made ressies for 6 people a month in advance for a Saturday night since I would be visiting NY and knew this place was popular. As well as tiny. So I recommend making a res since this place only has 5 tables inside but there are some tables outside too. We were greeted when we walked in and I was surprised to see only one waitress working on this busy Saturday night. Place is cute. Every table was occupied except ours that was ready for us. The menu is pretty meat heavy. I'm not a vegetarian but not a good place to take a vegetarian, which unfortunately was one of my friends as she only had an appie and side to choose from. No entrees... Esaladong talong- If you like tangy and vinegar-y food you'll like this. I prefer my eggplant savory but this was good. We ate it with a small plate of the inasal rice. The flavor was good just wish there was more of a garlic flavor but the rice tasted like day old.... Pork belly kare kare - the sauce is delicious. Don't forget to ask for the bagoong. We Filipinos know kare kare is supposed to be with oxtail not pork belly so a lil disappointed with that. But a couple of the pork belly pieces were tough and too hard to bite into. Meh. Oh and not a fan of paying $4 for a small plate of white rice! The $32 kare kare does not come with rice and ya'll know you need to eat this dish with rice. Overall I didn't think this dish was worth the price but as my local friends said, that's NY prices for ya... My vegetarian friend asked for the veggie lumpia. The waitress apologized and said they aren't making those anymore. She explained they are moving to a new bigger location soon so they stopped making a few items on the menu. So my friend asked for the mushroom sisig. Then the waitress comes back and says they are out of it. But they do have some vegetarian lumpia my friend can have instead. So odd but my friend said the lumpia was good...went to get pizza somewhere after bc she was still hungry. Lols read more

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They need a bigger space as this spot became super popular, which luckily it looks like that is in the works. I feel like Filipino restaurants are a rare cuisine to come by in NYC, so it is welcoming to see them claim a spot in LES. The menu is very pork heavy, which would be my complaint, but I made the best of it as it's highly recommended. It was hard to have multiple items with the amount of table space we had, which was tiny. Didn't help that there was table decor taking up space. I have never seen anyone offer Nanjing Black Beer's Master Gao ($10) so I had to get this. If you're a dark beer person, this is for you. For appetizers, we started off with the Ube Longganisa Sliders ($12.50). You get two sliders so my buddy and I each had one. They definitely make good snacks if you're not looking for a full dinner. For entrees, we ordered the Pork Lechon ($22), which is a 4 hour loaded pork belly over rice with crispy pork rind. Definitely love that crispy fried pork skin. It was for sure pork galore. If that wasn't enough pork, we also ordered their Pork Sisig ($20), which is a Filipino staple. You simply cannot go wrong with this dish. For dessert, we got the Ube Pao ($10), which is pretty unique. These are in the form of steamed buns made from ube filled with coconut cream. Surprisingly not too sweet. read more

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5/5 wow the food here is great. The first time i tried to come by for lunch and the wait was over 30 minutes and I ended up leaving because I was so hungry. The next time I came I decided to join the waitlist ahead of time. The restaurant itself is pretty small but the food is totally worth it. I had the cripsy lumpia, ube longganisa sliders, and the pork sisig. All of it was soooo good. The ube longganisa sliders were so unique and worth a try. I also got the halo halo at the end which was the best way to end the meal. I hope that next time I will be able to try their club 85 because I saw many other tables getting it read more

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I'm always down with trying a Filipino restaurant, and this was the case during our recent trip to NYC. Their unique take on the Ube sliders was really interesting. The longganisa (pork sausage) based protein hit the right spot for me. However, I'd have to state that their Pork Sisig was a just ...meh, but the outstanding service from the staff made up for it. The place in on the small side, so it can get cozy...and they have an street side area that can accommodate 3-4 more tables. Overall, I'd recommend it and wouldn't mind going back. read more

Kalye - Pork Sisig - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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Kayle was Nanette Z's choice for her birthday lunch party. Kayle is a small restaurant and our party of 16 basically took the whole place on two long tables and stools. The ambiance is casual with lots of contemporary street art sprayed on the walls. Don't miss the restroom walls too, with cool LGBT-focused artwork. The Filipino food is awesome! Course after course kept coming out. The Crispy Lumpia were pretty good, but the Inasal Wings were really tangy and tasty. Yum! Pork Sisig was also delicious. My favorite was the Pork Lechon, with to-die-for crispy pork skin. Phenomenal! The Pork Adobo Ribs were indeed fall-off-the-bones and we couldn't get enough. Mango salad at the end was refreshing and delicious. The staff were awesome and kept the pace. We had a great time, and they allowed us to bring our own wine bottles for $10 corkage. Kayle is definitely worth a stop on your casual gastronomic journey through NYC. read more

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I have been wanting to try Kalye for awhile now and finally was able to last night. Service is my main concern for giving this location a 4 star review. It started with check-in. The host was not able to locate my Resy reservation but still sat us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a band performing and it was so loud which I believe factors into why our service was not up to snuff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We placed our order and specifically requested mocktails / non-alcoholic beverages and received drinks with prosecco. The establishment redeemed themselves by removing the drinks from the bill and bringing a non-alcoholic drinks. This really put a damper to the start of the meal. The appetizers were fantastic - Laing w/chips and Tuna Kinnilaw were delectable. The dipping sauce for the Laing was rich with coconut and the calamansi was made the Kinnilaw. The mains arrived (Beef Tapa and Mushroom Sisig). Both were great but our order arrived incorrectly. We only ordered one of each and 2 Mushroom Sisigs arrived. Management again came to our table, removed the extra meal from our bill and apologized. I haven't been able to eat sisig since I gave up meat ages ago and the mushroom sisig reminded of when my father would make it for all the family gatherings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The band was pleasant but the sound was just too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We could barely carry on a conversation without having to repeat ourselves because we could not hear each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If we were not able to hear ourselves how could we expect the server to hear our order clearly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All in all a great experience but management should consider adjusting the band volume to allow for patrons to enjoy their meal and music simultaneously.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Kalye is an absolute gem! This super cute Filipino spot isn't just pretty--the decor is *stunning*, and the food is even better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Lumpia Shanghai? Addictive. The Pork Sisig? Out of this world. They also have great vegetarian options like the Mushroom Sisig and Ensaladang Talong (a delicious grilled eggplant salad). Plus, their happy hour (Tues-Fri, 5-7 PM) is the perfect excuse to sip on a cocktail or two. Bonus points for being super LGBTQ+ aligned and all-inclusive--everyone is welcome here! Trust me, you'll leave already planning your next visit. read more

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This is a modern Filipino restaurant near Chinatown/East Village that has a tight indoor seating but plentiful outdoor seating. If I do it again I'd opt for outdoor as the indoor space is really tight - they fit 6 of us in a table of 4 which makes it hard to enjoy all the dishes we ordered. We got the Club 85 that is a miniature boodle fight format featuring lechon pork belly, lumpia, pork skewers, tangy inasal wings, grilled beef, and steamed veggies along with regular and inasal (garlic) rice. The garlic rice here is not as garlicky as the usual that I usually am familiar with, so it is a bit more subtle. The meat cuts here are pretty okay - there's way too much fat in the pork belly. The lumpia is a bit dry but the wings and beef were excellent. The rice is a bit inconsistent in the board - there was a portion of it that was way too soft for my liking but the rest were fine. You're encouraged to use your hands (gloves provided) for the full experience. We also got ube longganida sliders that were my favorite savory dish here, with a very subtle ube flavor aside from the color. Pork sisig was good but still the fraction of the meat is a bit fatty. The pork adobo ribs were good but not memorable - it wasn't really worth the price tag of $30. For dessert, we got the halo halo which is prepared as expected and the ube pao was a bit sweeter but I didn't really taste the ube there. Service is a bit of a miss as we were a large group but water refills were scarce, which is not okay since it was really hot outside and AC inside is pretty weak. Overall, I had a mostly positive experience but given the competition and the food scene in NYC, I expected more from this place; I was a little disappointed. read more

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Made a reservation on yelp for a Friday night dinner. Super easy. We got the club 85 platter and it was definitely enough for 4. Meat heavy meal, so not many options for pescatarians (one person in our party had to get a separate dish). You have the option to add on shrimp to the platter for an extra $11, but they were out of the shrimp. They were very nice about it and gave our friend a free dessert as an apology. Neat place with chill vibes. Service is good and staff were very nice. read more

Kalye - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

Came on a Thursday evening and had a lovely time! The place is a bit cozy and outdoor seating started filling up as the evening progressed, so I recommend making reservations. We ordered all of their popular dishes that were boxed on the menu and they were all delicious and very savory! My favorites were the Pork Sisig and Pork Adobo Ribs, which came right off the bone. Highly recommend ordering a side of rice with the ribs to cut through its savoriness. For dessert, the Ube Pao baos were so yummy! It was my first time having anything like it and the coconut cream was a tasty addition to avoid a drier texture. The staff here were phenomenal. They gave amazing recs and made us feel comfortable by combining a table for us since we ordered a bunch of dishes! Lol Overall, would recommend this spot for some elevated, classic filo dishes. read more

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The food here is delicious. They offer an assortment of Filipino food. Many dishes have pork. There are vegetarian options that are wonderful. The service was efficient. The ambjance is cozy and has an inviting vibe. They have neon lights with Filipino phrases and woden table seating. This is a comfortable place with great food. Check it out! read more

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Kalye is a cute small filipino spot in the lower east side. We sat outisde and were seated promptly without reservations on a weekday night. We ordered the club 85 The presentation was impressive. The white rice was ok, the yellow rice was severely undercooked and hard, impossible to eat (how can an asian spot mess up rice, like cmon). The lumpia on the platter were soggy and cold and there was also random raw long beans sprinkled about, almost like a garnish?The skewers were delicious and the lechon was (mostly) crispy. The halo halo was great, the ice was also ube flavored which was delicious. Overall, the restaurant has a cute vibe and the service was friendly enough. The food left a lot to be desired. The meat dishes were well balanced but the sides and vegetables were not. Undercooking rice is so disspointing and the food was served on the platter pretty room temperature. It's nice for the vibe but pretty dissapointing food. read more

Kalye - Halo halo - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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An absolute treasure... a "Joules gem". This restaurant is small but packs a mighty punch with their Filipino cuisine. I love a no-frills Filipino restaurant... that's how I feel it is enjoyed best... as comfort food and not some fancy-schmancy thing. It gets busy so please make a recommendation to guarantee yourself a table. If you're looking for new and innovative ways to consume ube, look no further than trying Kalye's ube sliders and ube pao. The ube pao was our dessert but it was my faaavvooorrritteee thing that I had... just because I have a really bad sweet tooth. But it was also really perfect. A soft bun with the halaya inside and coconut flakes on top... it was just the best combination as far as texture and flavors go. The beef tapas was my next favorite thing. It was made perfectly... reminded me of being back in Manila and I haven't been in years. lol. It paired so well with the inasal rice. My friend had the lechon and she loved it but felt like it was too fatty for her liking. The chicken inasal wings were also great! I feel like they would pair really well with a San Miguel... I'll have to test that theory out during my next visit. The artwork around the restaurant is so dope. Love that it's all local and Filipino artists for the most part. The bathroom artwork really WOW'd me. I love the graffiti art and the Pride all over the walls... the rainbows, the painting of RuPaul.... Just YAAASSSS!! Customer service here is also unmatched. They really keep tabs on you and make sure you're enjoying your experience at Kalye!! Hands down.... One of my top Pinoy spots in NYC that I recommend to everyone. read more

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Went here recently and can say it was one of the best Filipino spots I have been to. It is such an amazing vibe especially on a Friday and Saturday night with great music and food. The food was flavorful and tender (pretty good in price) and would have to come back to try again. Also service was pretty sweet and efficient. read more

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We came upon a Phillipino-owned restaurant with lots of culturally inspired foods! We went as a group of 5 for a wednesday night reservation for a friend's birthday & were seated outdoors. The waiter was so kind to offer desserts on them due to there being no space inside the restaurant. He was extremely attentive and made sure that we had everything we needed despite it being a busy night for them. My friends started off with some mango and coconut juice, and some eggplant salad. I dove straight for the combo 85, which we were told was only enough for 3 (it was enough for 5 for sure and we ended up taking leftovers home!). This was a great choice, as it gave us a chance to try a variety of dishes on their menu. The ube pao was our free dessert and it completely tied the meal together, coconut flakes over ube baos, coated with coconut syrup, best of all, not too sweet!! To top it off, we were invited to stay for karaoke night and seemed like a few regulars were visiting for the social gatherings. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Cute lil spot. The lumpia was very good- Everything else was just okay imo, would come back for the lumpia alone tho! read more

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Because I don't see a lot of Filipino food in Lower Manhattan, Kalye stands out and brings some really tasty flavor profiles. While I don't think the quality is the strongest in NYC, I do think their hospitality and ambiance create a perfect spot for dinner with friends/celebrations. Very friendly and communal as Filipino culture should be! read more

Kalye - Pork Sisig, Beef Tapa & Sunny Egg, Ube Longganisa Sliders (2pcs) - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

We were a bit late to our reservation, and they seated us immediately anyway ! Really appreciated that. However, when I tried to pay with their mobile self-service webpage, they tried to charge me an extra $25 for service fees and catering fees ? Luckily I caught it and asked them for the paper check. This did not make me happy at all. The food was unique and different from my usual pallet. More tangy and less salt. However, it was well made and tasted good. The ribs fell off the bone and the meat was juicy. The food was good otherwise I would've given a 3/5 for the overcharging fiasco above. read more

Kalye - Ube Longganisa Sliders (2pcs) pork Adobo Ribs - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

(Overall: D) - Overall, Kalye provides an innovating insight into Filipino food. The place is a bit small but the decor is nice overall. I think the menu has quite a lot of classic Filipino options, but with their own twist -- what was noticeably missing is some refreshing greens. However, that being said, the my biggest complaint is the service here as our waiter was visibly unfriendly and when she spilled water on the table, she didn't bother cleaning it up or offering a napkin for us to clean it up. (Ube Slider: C) - The pork sausage was well flavored and I like the sweetness that comes through. Unfortunately though, the slider was dominated by the bun, which was exceptionally dry. (Pork Lechon: B) - At first glance, this dish impresses with that crispy pork rind. The underpart of the pork belly is incredibly juicy and tender as well. Sadly, part of the pork rind is beyond burnt and I was looking for more of that pickle to cut through the fattiness of the dish. (Ube Sando: C) - I like the ube flavor coming through the ice cream. However, once again, the main component, the bun, is very dry. -- Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: -1 Menu: E Overall: -1 D Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

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We came here for Sunday lunch with a party of 6. The restaurant mostly has high stool table and chairs. We ordered - pork sisig: their version is all mixed together. It doesn't have the crunchiness of the usual sisig - pork lechon kare kare. The sauce was really good, with an addicting peanut sauce. The lechon lost its skin crunchiness though because of the sauce - pork abodo ribs. The rub on the ribs was complex. - inasal wings: fried wings with sauce that reminded me of char siu read more

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Came here with a friend for dinner and had a wonderful meal! There aren't many seats indoors (though they also have outdoor seating), so I recommend making a reservation. I ordered the pork adobo ribs and regret nothing. The portion was massive, and the flavor was on point. It's also served with some perfectly cooked potatoes. I highly recommend getting the inasal rice over the white rice to accompany this dish. While I took half of the ribs home, I chowed down on that rice. It's super flavorful and addictive. I also had a margarita mocktail, which was really refreshing. I'd definitely order again. Check out this cute Filipino restaurant that showcases interesting local art. read more

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Food - Delicious Service - Friendly wait staff Ambiance - Quaint and lively We had the best time. The Food was delicious. We ordered the Club 85 which had a little bit of everything then ordered a plate of the adobo ribs. The ribs were fall off the bone. This will be on my list when I return for a visit to NYC. read more

Kalye - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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