I wanted to try a different place for dinner today, but the kids love to eat here, so here we are. We stopped in around 7pm on Saturday and there was only a handful of dinners, so we were able to get seated right away. The service was quick and food came out fast. They do close at 8pm, so as it got close to 8pm, we could see them starting to prepare to close, but they did not rush us. Food here is pretty consistently good. We ordered: Sizzling Bangus Belly, Mussels Sauté, Crispy Pata and Crispy Binagoongan. Everything was delicious and makes you want to eat more rice! So far we have not had a bad dish here. If you are looking for good, authentic Filipino food, check them out. read more

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The ambience was perpetually lackluster because of location and design. It could be better, to catch more attention. The service was decent on a busy day. The price was reasonable and for the food on the other end was bland, with a bitter aftertaste. The veggies were excessive and did not fit together with the meat cohesively, in terms of overall flavor. When you finish however, make sure you check your invoice before leaving a tip because they charge an automatic service charge on top of the total original price. It's deceptive and false pretense. read more

This place is ok. For casual eating. The only problem is, their chicken dishes. The adobo, the chicken sinampalukan, any chicken dish. Except the fried ones. They tend to cook it very tender, like the beef soup. Which should not be. Chicken has a certain texture, and should not be very tender like fall of the bones, like beef soup. All others are good, but I stay away from any chicken dish, like adobo, etc. I got turned off. The cooks and workers inside, tend to get noisy also. Manager should at least teach them to tone down as this is their professional workspace, not treat it like at home. You can hear them be talking and yelling in the customer area. And you also have to watch, they add the service charge automatically. Which is not a problem for me,since they do have a good service, servers and cooks. But what's annoying is that I already gave the gratuity service, and yet the lady, didn't return my change on the take home order. So I had to mention it, then she shows she made a mistake. In other words, if I didn't mention the 4 bucks change, it's forget it. Sure it's only 4 bucks change, but I already gave u 10 % tip. Change is change. It's the principle. read more

i come here for their Bistek Tagalog--it's consistently superb. This time, I ordered the Kare-Kare and was a bit disappointed. It had more fat than meat, and the bagoong was too sweet for my taste, almost like a jam. The restaurant has a warm, comfortable ambiance that's great for a relaxed meal, and the service was good as always. I'll definitely be back to try different dishes read more

Karilagan - Filipino Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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Really shocked at some of the reviews left for this business. Parking was scarce but it was definitely worth it. Came in and although the restaurant was almost full, we were seated right away. For those who said they weren't informed about the service charge, it literally says it on the menu. So just because the customer didn't see it, doesn't mean it wasnt posted. So shame on the reviewers who want to say poor things about illegally charging for a service fee that ACTUALLY was posted in their menu. Back to my review. We ordered a few items. The serving size was big for each item so the price point was really good. Great value for the food. The dishes itself were amazing in flavor. Everything was fresh. Not oily or greasy like most filipino places. The pancit was full of flavor. The sinigan was so fresh. The beef was tender. The broth was tasty. The bisteak had good flavor, wasn't too oily. Onions were sautéed just right. Garlic rice was amazing! And I also really enjoyed their sago which had both tapioca pearls and jelly. YUMMY! The workers were amazing, working hard at trying to serve quickly and politely. They were turning around the tables very quickly without rushing the customers who were eating. I enjoyed their hospitality. Overall I enjoyed this restaurant. You could taste the home cooking in their food. I will definitely come back again. I definitely plan to read more

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I came in expecting a meal and left feeling annoyed, overcharged, and completely unimpressed. This place managed to combine mediocre food, careless service, and shady billing practices all in one visit. Let's start with the most infuriating part: the automatic 15% service charge. The menu clearly states this applies to parties of six or more. We were a party of four--not five, not six, FOUR. Yet the charge magically appeared on our bill anyway. When I pointed this out, the server told us it now applies to everyone and that the menu just hasn't been updated yet. That's not how menus--or honesty--work. If you change your policy, update your menu. Period. Then there's the absolute audacity of charging $10 for a side of plain white rice. No toppings, no extras, no explanation--just rice. At that price, I expected something life-changing. Instead, it was bland, basic, and laughable. I actually thought it was a mistake until I was told, no, that's the price. The service was just as disappointing. After dropping off the food, the server essentially vanished. No check-ins, no follow-up, no effort whatsoever. Empty glasses sat untouched, and plates with barely eaten food went completely unnoticed. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. As for the food--utterly forgettable. Everything lacked flavor, seasoning, and care. It's one thing to overpay, but it's another to overpay for food that tastes like it was rushed out with zero attention or pride. By the time the bill arrived--with the surprise service charge and overpriced rice--I was done. This wasn't just a bad meal; it was a frustrating, poorly managed experience from start to finish. There are far too many good restaurants out there to waste your money here. Skip it. read more

Karilagan - Proof of the menu stating service charge is for 6 or more - Filipino Near Me - South San Francisco, California

I was there today I order pork inihaw and chicharong bulaklak it was frustrating the food that I order is very old and they still serve it omg I'm a regular costumer why did they do that the pork inihaw is hard and very cold read more

Best Bulalo I've had in a long time! The beef marrow soup is a must-order; the meat is "melt-in-your-mouth" tender. The vibe is very low-key and cozy, not fancy at all, which makes for a relaxed meal. It's a small shop, so timing is everything if you want a seat. Huge shoutout to the staff--the Tita working there is the best and treats you like family. Fast, friendly, and delicious. I'll definitely be back! read more

Came back with husband on Saturday around9:30 am for brunch. Yelp show open 11 am but sign outside said brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 12:30 pm. It was mostly full but we were seated right away. You pay first and then you get a plate and bowl and shown to your table. The brunch includes coffee and calamansi juice( so good!). They have steamed and fried garlic rice, scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes and onions, tocino, longanisa, fried chicken wings, pancit, Sisig, fried bangus an jeprox, laing( so good) and kare kare( so good), crispy binagoong with mango, eggplant, sinigang( so good), champorsdo(so good), and fresh fruit. I had the sinigang first and so hot (temperature) and not too sour. This made my stomach ready for all the salty and rich savory dishes. Had the jeprox with a full bowl of champorsdo. If you have never been to a Filipino party this buffet gives you an idea of what to expect. Minus the lumpia, which I had tried at our previous visit. People complained about the service charge but at %15 for two people I thought that was fair. If you wanted to add a tip you could but most people don't like to tip before eating so a service charge for the buffet seemed fair. The server gave us new bowls when we asked. I didn't bother asking for a new plate. Glad I made my husband come early because when we left at 10:30 am there was a line to get in and the place was pretty full the entire time we were there. The food was steaming in the chafing trays but by the time you get through the line and to your table the only things I thought hot was the sinigang and champorado. They posted a sign of no leftover policy so I was careful to only get small portions so I could go back for what I truly wanted more of. I don't know what happens if you have taken more food than you could finish. I would go again! read more

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Came here by our friend's family's recommendation and ordered all their favorites -- we left stuffed and super satisfied. We enjoyed literally everything we ate here. Portions are generous and you'll likely leave with leftovers! Casual vibe good for small and large group dine-in or takeout. Seems like they do catering, too! price: ~$25/person recs: Beef Mechado, Pancit Miki Bihon - Calamari: Generous portion, light breading, pairs perfectly with vinegar sauce - Pancit Miki Bihon: Thin flavorful noodles with plenty of mixed veggie and seafood toppings. So easy to eat and share. - Beef Mechado: Still thinking about this dish. Beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce goes so well with rice. - Bicol's Express: Veggies in a curry sauce. I normally don't love bittermelon and okra but somehow loved them in this dish. read more

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came on a sunday around lunch time and was seated quickly. atmosphere inside is simple, not much wall decor but homey. service was quick but very blunt and unkind; it didn't feel great when server started laughing to herself when our party ordered all silog plates. as patrons in our 20s, seeing families and older patrons be treated with more respect and consideration was discouraging, since we were also paying customers. no one came to check on us and had to ask for the box and check. service charge was already included so tip is covered (and could not be adjusted if you wanted to). longsilog was actually the best i've had in the peninsula (8/10)! sinangag was very garlick-y and good crispy texture (too soggy/soft rice is not my favorite). longanisa was a good mix of sweet and savory, not too fatty. vinegar had onion and peppers in it, giving it good flavor and tying the whole plate together. unsure if i would come back because i REALLY enjoyed the silog but service was a huge turn-off. (for reference: tselogs was lacking in the flavor department but had much kinder service.) read more

I've eaten at Karilagan a few times over the years. This time we came for Easter dinner. We ordered the Sizzling Sisig, Kare Kare, Pancit Miki Bihon, Sitaw Kalabasa sa Gata, and steamed rice. The portions were generous, and we ended up with a lot of leftovers. I would come back if we're specifically craving Filipino food, but not necessarily go out of my way. What stood out this visit was the 18% service charge, which felt a bit excessive for a non-high-end restaurant. In addition, we were charged $10 for steamed rice for four people, which seemed high, especially since we didn't even get extra rice and still had leftovers. Also, read the receipt carefully. It's easy to overlook the service charge because there is also a tip guide listed on the receipt, which could lead to accidentally tipping on top of the service charge. Overall, decent food and portions, but the pricing and added charges make it less appealing. read more

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It makes me embarrassed to say l'm a Filipino because of how greedy a Filipino restaurant owner could be! I came here to try their brunch buffet. Line was long and waited about half an hour. Before they sit you, you'll have to pay at the register, which is common for a buffet style dining. What was shocking to me was the 18% service charge they automatically added to my bill! I served myself, how can you impose that to your diners? It should be up to the diners to decide how much extra to give you! This is like robbery! And the sad part is, no matter how many times this issue is mentioned in reviews, they don't do anything about it. They still continue to do this shameless practice! Maybe they should be reported to the BBB. Karilagan... there will come a time when people will get tired of your overcharging. It may be best to have some conscience and stop this BS before its too late! read more

Ongpin lives on in here & Luddy, the sweetest & hardest working Filipino restaurant owner ever, is sure to knock you off your sock! Ambiance is approachable & pleases for an at home feel. It's not too intimidating nor a home in the wall. MAIN STAR: The Weekend Brunch buffet from 9:30amish until 2:30pm. The food is delicious and warm & nutritionally valuable For all people. The Peanut butter stew was even vegan , there was a cucumber salad & the tomato and onion omelette was fluffy! Lots of meat & fish too! Pancit , white rice & garlic fried rice to compliment your choice of entrees on the infamous banana leaf plates. Attentive staff, clean buffet & yummy foods. They also include fresh fruits, calamansi juice , & coffee! Avoiding this spot is a sin because it's a testament to the Filipino tradition of cooking, eating, mingling, and being hospitable to one another. Social Media is blowing this spot for many reasons & it's true; this place rocks! read more

I come here when my family wants to switch up and get Filipino food in South San Francisco. I think the only I don't like from what we ordered was the extra tripe that came with the Kare kare. The meat of the Kare kare kind of looked different from the last time I've had it a year ago and tasted more like tocino meat. I always go for the Lechon kawali. I didn't like the brown home made all purpose sauce tasted funny so I requested some home made soy sauce vinegar mix with onion, green peppers in the sauce to eat with my lechon. So crunchy and satisfying! My son loves the lumpia here. Halo halo was really good that is a must after dinner. The service was quick the vibe is more on mom and pop restaurant. read more

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After we saw the Hell's Kitchen Broadway musical show in San Francisco on Wednesday, one friend suggested to eat at the Karilagan. It had been a while since my last visit at this restaurant. We drove separately and found good parking on the street. Dinner started at 5 pm so we just walked in for a party of 5. It was still quiet but shortly after people started coming. We ordered the Kare Kare, Beef Sinigang, Sizzling Sisig, Pakbet Ilocano and steamed rice. The dishes were promptly served and generous serving sizes. When we saw the food it made us more hungry as we did not have lunch as the show started at 1 pm. The beef was so tender. The veggies were fresh and tasty. Drinking the broth from the bowl was so delicious. The cooking of the kare kare was so satisfying. For dessert we ordered two Halo Halo. I liked how they served it because they had enough of sweet assortments. I took the pictures of the food and I forgot the Halo Halo. There were two servers and they were nice pleasing everyone on the table. The dining room was clean. The place was simply decorated. The automatic tip of 18% was fair for everything. Reading the reviews, I don't understand why the other diners have to be surprised about the auto tip. Whether it is on the bill or not, an 18% tip is considered a fair and standard gratuity for good table service at sit-down restaurants. Anyhow, we will return. read more

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So I went here on a Sunday, it was kind of strange around opening time since I went early as expected for their brunch buffet, it seems that they opened late since I was expecting them to open as early as 9:00 AM but they open around 9:14 AM which was strange, they should open early next time so that they can gain more customers coming in on time. The food was okay and it tastes almost the same as Ling-Nam. The Kare-Kare has a bit too much peanut butter which has that over saturated taste into it, put a little bit next time, but still tastes nice. The ambiance of the entire place feels modern and nice since it reminds me of the Philippines. It's a quiet place since I like it comparing to the noisy ambience comparing to Ling-Nam. The price per head for the Buffet was around $25.99 which sounds very overwhelmingly expensive and quite risky for some wanting to try breakfast, my suggestion would be adjust your price around $18.99 so that you could have the great chance to compete with Ling-Nam. Overall, my experience with this place that I would definitely come back only once a month. Place was kind of nice. PS: The Champorado is the only best part. read more

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BEWARE!!!!! HIDDEN CHARGES ON RECEIPT! EVERYONE CHECK FOR SERVICE CHARGES AND RICE CHARGES!!! I genuinely don't know where to begin, so let me start with this: this was hands-down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Worse service, and pricing practices that feel straight-up deceptive. First, the service charge situation. The menu clearly states a 15% automatic service charge for parties of five or more. We were a party of two. Yet somehow, we were still charged the service fee. When I politely questioned it, the server casually shrugged and said it's now "automatic" and that they "just haven't updated the menu yet." Excuse me?? So I'm supposed to pay extra because the restaurant can't be bothered to update its own menu? That's not transparency--that's bait and switch. They even over charged for the 15% service fee written on the receipt! It was $10.64 but charged me $12.77! WTF! Scammers! This restaurant scams people and squeeze everything from their customers! I have never experienced such a dishonest restaurant! Now let's talk about the $10 charge for a bowl of plain white rice. TEN. DOLLARS. For white rice. In what universe does that make sense? Was this rice hand-harvested by monks under a full moon? Because it certainly didn't taste like anything special--just bland, basic rice with an absolutely absurd price tag. The service was practically nonexistent. Our server disappeared after dropping the food and gave us a pitcher of water. Never once checked on us. No attentiveness--nothing. We sat there awkwardly, plates untouched, wondering if this was some kind of social experiment on how much neglect diners will tolerate. Between the misleading charges, outrageous pricing, and inattentive service this place managed to fail on every possible level. I left feeling irritated, ripped off, and honestly baffled by how this restaurant is still operating. Save your money. Save your appetite. Save yourself the frustration. Do not come here. Beware of scammers! This is one of those restaurants that will charge you up the a$$! Hopefully it gets shut down! Fraud! read more

Karilagan - Service charges more than 15% WTF! Look at tip guide $10+ to $12 was charged without consent! rice $10!!! Scam!!! Beware!!! - Filipino Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Kumusta! Napakagandang tuklas para sa masarap na pagkaing Pilipino! We recently enjoyed a wonderful meal at Karilagan and were impressed by both the authentic flavors and the warm hospitality. The Kare Kare is a must dish. Be sure to also order enough garlic rice! read more

Karilagan - Pancit Bihon, Garlic Rice - Filipino Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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Ordered the BBQ chicken half tray for a family party and paid $80+ for chicken that was raw underneath. The top skewers seemed fine, so we didn't realize at first, and some skewers were fully eaten. Very concerning and disappointing. Do not recommend. read more

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I went there around 7pm an hour before they close. I was craving for kare kare so i ordered it. The flavor was ok but it can be better. Serving was big tho. I wasn't satisfied so i decided to order Lomi. It was huge but i was so disappointed coz its worst than the kare kare. It was hell a bland. And theres not much shrimp or meat in it mostly broth. So i took it to go, thinking i can add more seasoning or even add some bone broth. But i got so busy and didn't get a chance to make it tastes better. No one in my house ate it. It was seating in my fridge for 4 days so i decided to toss it in the garbage. What a waste of almost $19. Service wise? No one even ask if everything was ok! I had to call them when i needed something! read more

Karilagan - Lomi Soup - Filipino Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Came here for dinner for the first time with friends. Ordered lumpia- I've tasted better from other restaurant. The Mechado- potatoes were not fully cooked. The Miko bihon - mixed noodles was good. The daing was good. Kare-Kare improved. The sauce tasted better and this time they have the salted fish sauce . I'll try other dishes next time read more

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This review is based solely on my most recent experience. We catered for Christmas Eve, to be picked up at 3pm. Lumpia, pancit, and lechon kawali. I get there at 315, and they pull out a pack of frozen lumpia, placed it on the kitchen counter and yell to the back that they need the lechon. I head out to the other restaurant we catered from, pick up there, and come back. The lumpia is ready, but I'm still waiting for the lechon. I ask how much longer and I'm told "we're very busy today, just wait" By the time I get my food, it's 4pm. Now I'm scrambling to get home and finish prepping for our gathering. (Not to mention that the pancit is now ice cold) This was so disorganized. They've been around for quite a while. You would think they'd have a decent system in place for holiday catering. I won't be catering from here for my Christmas Eve gatherings anymore. Talk about a Cluster#*%! (Forgot to mention, that when I first arrived at 315pm, my pancit was ready and waiting for me. So yep, it wass cold by the time I got home) read more

Ordered crispy pata , garlic rice, and pancit sotanghong delivery. Amazing meal! The noodles were for my 80th birthday and truly fit the bill in price and taste. Enough food for more than one meal. I will be repeat customer! read more

Karilagan - Pancit Sotanghon - Filipino Near Me - South San Francisco, California

We ordered $90 and some change for literally three items and rice. The Kare- Kare - was watery and lacked flavor. This used to be a favorite of ours. The bulalo- lacked seasoning, soup was quite bland and it only had cabbage in it. Veggie Lumpia- would have been good but there was so much potato in it. This spot used to be so busy and their food was really flavorful! I wonder if there was a change in chef. What happened? Also, like a few other reviewers said... what's with your crazy service charge?It was just the two of us, too.There wasn't any extra attentiveness at all. This was not printed that small parties get charged an exorbitant extra fee just to eat mediocre food. This is illegal in California as of July 2024. No wonder it was not as busy as before- quality of food has gone down and extra charges slapped on the bill. Sad that fellow Filipinos have to resort to shady practices like this. FYI KARILAGAN.... As of July 1, 2024, California's "Honest Pricing Law (SB 478)", amended by SB 1524, requires San Mateo restaurants to include all mandatory service charges and surcharges in the menu's listed price, rather than adding them to the final bill. Hidden fees or surprise,, added charges at the end of a transaction are illegal, mandating that the menu price is the full price, excluding government taxes. State of California - Department of Justice (.gov) State of California - Department of Justice (.gov) +2 Key Details on California/San Mateo Restaurant Fees: Mandatory Charges: Service charges,, large party fees, or operational surcharges must be clearly disclosed on menus or advertisements. Clear Disclosure (SB 1524): Mandatory fees must be explicitly explained and "conspicuously" displayed alongside the item price. Voluntary Tips: Optional,, voluntary gratuity does not have to be included in the advertised price. Penalties: Violations can lead to legal action, with consumers able to seek damages of at least $1,000 per violation. read more

Karilagan - Filipino Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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We've tried this place a few times! I wanted to come here specifically to try the sizzling bulalo as there is this girl that just kept popping up on FYP and she went here like 3 times in a week so I just determine to try this! I really don't know what I was expecting, but it was decent! The meat tasted like bulalo meat and I wish the gravy was more gravy like if that makes sense. I think I was heavily influenced by social media, but I don't think I'd order this again here! I'd go for their other menu items! read more

Karilagan - Sizzling Bulalo - Filipino Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Unfortunately while the food was great, they really tried to scam us so we won't be back. We used to come here often and never had this issue. Now, apparently it's their habit to automatically add tip despite minimal to no service- barely checked on us after the food was served. There's also no message on the menu about automatic tips so if you don't check your bill, you might even add more tip by accident. To make it worse, I don't even know where they got the number from that was added to mines because 1) it wasn't any of the options and 2) when calculated, it was 16.7% of my subtotal?? When confronted, all the cashier could was "so you want me to void it?" Uh yes? No apologies, no explanations. Literally had a great meal all to be ruined by this. Do better. read more

6.22.25 I've been here a handful of times pre pandemic and the food was so good! I went again in the early days of the pandemic and the food was just ok. I went again today to give them another try. The dinguguan had too much vinegar. The Kare Kare was too watery and didn't have enough peanut butter taste. What I didn't like was they automatically put in an 18% tip onto the bill. The tip wasn't printed on their menu and the employee didn't tell me. Service was fine- food came out quick and they brought it to my table. It feels icky being forced with an 18% tip when it was more of a 15% tip kind of service. Parking- street parking read more

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Service Charge: This is the only restaurant so far that I've been to, that service charge are still tucked into the receipt AND then, a suggestion for TIPS. Someone said it is in the menu, how many people look at the service charge before ordering? I am sure they have a choice of leaving, but when you start looking at the menu, you forget the service charge because you are hungry. BTW.. there's only two of us so the service charge should have been included as stated in the menu. FOOD: plenty of helping.. they are generous, but it's a little salty on my side of the isle. Would be nice if they have pepper and salt on the table, for the client to add if needed. Pinakbet we ordered was a little watery and what I experienced, it is not an ilocano flavor ( I am ilocano). HYGIENE/CLEALINESS: We have to ask the server to wipe the table some more as there's some crumbs on the side (ie. rice and some noodles). STAFF: Staff was not friendly at all, she asked if we are ready to order, and we just sat down. Staff didn't even over a glass of water or something to drink - we have to ask for it. Ambiance: I guess if you are hiding from someone else, its okay.. it was a little dark when we got there. I have to look for my reading glass to see the menu, which mind you, can still read 10pt fonts so, it was dark. To go container: Since there were only two of us, we asked for a to go containers, and they only gave us 2, as opposed to four. The server, saw we had plenty leftovers - we have to ask two more to go containers. I wouldn't mind paying for it, but service was really bad. Overall: I don't want to go back there again. Try it if you want, but I will not recommend this place. read more

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Had dinner with my family here with about 16 people total. The food itself was amazing, but there was definitely poor communication regarding the tables so I def would call and plan ahead of time. The crispy pasta, sisig, and bulalo were my top dishes! read more

My husband is Filipino - his family and friends swear by this place in terms of authenticity and flavor. We ordered the kare kare, sisig and pancit miki bihon. Kare kare was a little watery for my taste but the sisig was the best I've had. However, I now understand why they had so many takeout orders and only 2 tables filled. The service is lacking. The two owners seem to not care at all and it felt impossible to get their attention. The ambiance is also definitely a no-flair spot with plastic plates and cups... The most shocking was when we got our bill. I wish I read the other reviews because they include a 15% tip (no matter what your party size is) and it's not posted anywhere. We felt this was disgraceful given they had no servers (just the owners) and because this allows them to not provide service to customers. Next time we will definitely be ordering for takeout. read more

Horrible, traumatizing experience for our disabled child. Customer service and lack of empathy is ridiculous. We are a party of 9 with a service dog. We enter the restaurant. It is not very busy with plenty of available seats. The hostess/waitress immediately "You can't come in here" and motions her hand towards our daughter's service dog. We inform her that she is a service animal and she continues to state that we can't bring her in. She won't even come up to us and is saying this while continuing to multi-task in the restaurant. I ask her why we cannot and she keeps saying that we just can't. And I keep letting her know that we have a service animal and even point to the sign on their door. She then says we need a paper. I inform her that I have documentation and the service dog has tags, and she continues to say we can't bring the service dog in. She doesn't even attempt to look at any documentation. At this point, our party doesn't want to dine there anymore but I felt this still needed to be addressed since it isn't right. I asked again why we couldn't come in if we had a service animal. And she rudely responds talking under her breath and shaking her head. She then goes over to the other staff and it appears she asks one of them and they continue to say no. I stated to her, "so you're denying us access here due to our service animal". Again she shakes her, talks under her breath, and keeps trying to multi-task on the floor. We then walk out after about 5-10 minutes of this interaction. She follows us out and says she called the owner and we can come in but we need to stay on the side and my daughter's service dog needs to be put in the corner. I told her "no thank you, we're leaving" and also mentioned that we will be reporting this establishment to the ADA for denying us access due to our service animal. Sad, sad day. Shame on you Karilagan. Please train your staff to deal with such sensitive situation, especially if you going to have that sign on your door. read more

Karilagan - Filipino Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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Amazing portions here and fast service! It all tasted so amazing and truly reminds me of homemade Filipino food. The chicken tinola had a good mix of chicken and vegetables with the amazing gingery and garlicky broth. Pancit Bihon was a huge plate and was very flavorful! Had a good amount of chicken pieces (also includes shrimp but opted out due to allergies) and veggies! Lechon Kawali is my partners favorite and for good reason! It is perfectly crunchy and comes with the classic Mang Tomas sauce on the side. A good mix of fatty and meaty pieces. read more

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Having grown up in the Bay Area, especially around South San Francisco and Daly City, the Filipino influence is strong so one can expect that the cuisine is a reflection of that culture. It has taken many years for me to go here but Karilagan does not disappoint. The interior is simple, elements of the Philippines adorn the walls and we also lucked out to miss the lunch crowd and were seated right away a bit after 1pm. When you look at the menu, it's extensive. If you love Filipino food, the variety makes you feel like you're at a relatives' party and they've put out 20 dishes with all the sides and you have to figure out what to eat because it looks so good. From silog options available all day to soups (bulalo was amazing), appetizers (calamari comes with vinegar and onion sauce for the side), meat dishes (get the binagoongan, delicious) and seafood/veggies (the Bicol express was my favorite!), there is something to satisfy everyone's palette! And the portions are huge! We came with a party of 5 total and ordered 5 dishes and went home with leftovers enough for another meal for 3 more people. For 5 people it was really good, $120 total so $24/person. Street parking was pretty easy for us to find. read more

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I was very disappointed by my visit to this restaurant. Staff is impatient, rude, and non-attentive. When I arrived I was waiting alongside a couple of other groups waiting to be seated, and it took quite some time for any of us to get acknowledged by the workers. Eventually a lady approached my mother and I and asked how many were in our party, and I let her know it was a party of two and without saying anything she quickly walked away to a table. Confused, I followed just for the lady to yell "Not yet!" when she noticed I came along. Communication from staff can go a long way during situations like these with customers. As for the food, I will say the dishes are decently priced and portions are quite big. However, flavor wise everything was overly salty (aside from lumpia). Sisig was quite dry, and I wasn't a fan of the canned jalapeños as a topping. Lumpia was decently sized, and it tasted like your average lumpia. Lastly, something I really wanted to note was the fact that the person who took our bill along with my mother's card chose the tip themselves. We were only a party of two, so automatic gratuity should not have been made on behalf of staff instead of the cardholder themselves. This is unprompted and disrespectful behavior especially after our experience at this restaurant. It's just unfortunate as we were looking forward to giving this restaurant a try for a while. read more

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Service was decent, overfried the food, had a service charge of 18% with only 3 people. Basic ambiance. They start closing 20 minutes before closing time. Shoved to go boxes in your face even if you didn't ask for the bill yet. Honestly, should be ashamed to be a Filipino restaurant. Filipinos usually take pride in their food and culture. Go to the multiple other Filipino restaurants 5 to 10 minutes away. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. read more

The food was fine, it's Ilocano style. I liked the pakbet and paksiw na belly, both pretty unique from other Filipino restaurants. I wished I had read earlier reviews. I got socked with the 18% service charge, which really messed up the dining experience. It's not exactly a fine dining experience and one would normally not expect this type of charge. No one is going to read the fine print on a menu for the service charge, it's extra sneaky that they even put this in there just to cover their ass. They should remove this charge before they get more bad reviews. read more

Friendly staff and delicious food! We attended a birthday party and were treated to so many wonderful dishes!! Hope to be back!

4.5-5 STARS Karilagan is one of the better Filipino places to eat in the South San Francisco / Daly City are. The portion sizes are huge so bring a big group to eat with you. Here are the dishes I recommend: - Crispy pata (5 stars, 2 shanks for $20): crispy pata is a double fried pork hock. The serving size for this dish at Karilagan is massive. It's served with a delicious spiced vinegar sauce on the side. - Sizzling sisig (4 stars, $13.95): sisig is pork chunks and some intestines cooked with garlic, onion, peppers on a sizzling plate. It's delicious. Order this. - Bulalo (4.5 stars, $18.00): bulalo is beef shank soup served with vegetables. If you want a soup to complement your other hearty Fiipino dishes, this is the dish to get! - Sitaw kalabasa (4 stars, $14.00): this is shrimp and pork cooked in a spicy coconut milk with squash and green beans - it's probably very different from other Filipino dishes you've tried and is a nice veggie dish to have on the side. - Pancit miki bihon (4 stars, $12.50): this is a mix of egg and rice stick noodles). It's a delicious combo! This is a true sit down Filipino restaurant. Bring a group with you and enjoy these dishes! read more

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FYI - I rarely dine in here. My relationship with K is mainly To Go orders. FOOD: BIG portions. You will have leftovers. I consider this value cuz I'm also getting a meal or 2 afterward. Overall quality is gooooood. TIP: If you ain't Filipino, you should know that the same dish is prep'd differently between each Filipino restaurant - learn why, our culture is dope & diverse. Our fave here is the Sizzling Sisig - lean cuts of pork with just enough fat to flavor it up. Ask for the jalapeños & onions on the side if you weak (j/k). Other choice items: Kare Kare, Sizzling Bangus Belly & the dessert Coco Cha Cha is a MUST. If you Dine in, it tends to be busy on Friday & weekend evenings. read more