I came here for my good friend's BDAY dinner!!!! This is a great spot to have that. The service was incredibly nice and helpful. I enjoyed this food as we did a family style way of trying the dishes!!!! I forgot what this drink was called but it tasted smoky for sure and not too sweet. Inside felt nice and cozy to dine in + it was raining outside so it made the atmosphere of the place very calm. read more

Kilig - Wings - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Very friendly staff, full bar, cozy atmosphere and food was delicious and served family style. We had the lumpia, sinigang wings, pork belly kare kare and a different twist to pancit - tinola. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place after hearing it's the same chef/owner of Musang. We came right at opening and the restaurant filled up fast. I tried a non-alcoholic drink: the guava sunset. It was very refreshing, but not too sweet. For food, we started off with the lumpia which was very good, I enjoyed the vinegar sauce it came with. We ordered the kare kare dan dan, which I liked for the peanut taste, but wish it was spicier. I enjoyed the pancit canton and feel it didn't need any protein added to it. My favorite dish was the spicy pork adobo. This dish was one of those that blew my mind away with how good it was. I'm Filipino and it was great to be at a restaurant that represented Filipino food in an elevated way. I will definitely be back here and would highly recommend this place. read more

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I would recommend the OG Palabok it was really good. I ordered the Kilig Soda with Pandan. Service was excellent. read more

Kilig - Menu front - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We loved our time at Kilig. The bright & cheerful atmosphere is inviting, the service is top-notch, and the food--absolutely unforgettable. Their modern take on Filipino classics brings out authentic flavors with a fresh twist. Whether you're new to Filipino food or a longtime fan, this spot will leave you coming back for more. read more

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Kilig is an elevated take on filipino food. The service is pretty good and the decor inside is nice. I came with a large party and was able to try a bit of everything. Spicy adobo pork: unfortunately not what I expected. The adobo was very strong on the coconut and a little too salty. The pork was tender but mixed in terms of fat and lean meat. Bulalo: The beef soup was very light and reminiscent of pho. Overall I thought the dish was good and the beef pieces were tender and not super fatty. Kare kare dan dan: I liked this dish out of everything with shredded pork and a delicious peanut/sesame kind of sauce. Although it was good, it wasn't anything special. Sinigang wings: The wings are pretty small and covered in a light dusting of sinigang powder which added a slightly sour taste. The mango sauce that came with it tasted like mango nectar - I thought it would be more savory but was very sweet. The drinks were not too bad and I would recommend the guava sunset which was delicious. The calamansi tea was good as well and squeezed fresh which comes unsweetened. Overall, everything was just okay. I'm not sure if I'd return but it was nice to try. PS there's a mandatory 22% service charge in lieu of tip for any size party. read more

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Price: 46.50 per person for a family style split between 7 people and forced 22% gratuity. Ambience: small and seats fill up fast, very cramped feeling in metal chairs and basic wooden tables. Service: Very fast for water but the food came out slow for being the first people here. In an attempt to bring put Filipino to a fine-dining experience, I feel that it fails in many parts in terms of taste, portions and value. I understand that it is Seattle but for the price listed, there is a certain level of expectancy and that was not met. They also don't offer anything for birthdays. No one was full, only the adobo was good but it not the adobo I am familiar with. It was also the best of the dishes, ironically. read more

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Located in the ID near the community center, this cute, colorful restaurant has free 2 hour and paid street parking nearby ($5 an hour). The customer service was top notch! We were greeted with the special, and when the server made an order mistake, we were able to try the mushroom fried rice for free! We ordered two dishes that they're know for: Bulalo Beef Shank Soup, and the Pork Belly Kare Kare. I would 100% come back for the Kare Kare. The pork belly is crisp yet the fat is tender, accompanied by Chinese green beans and Bokchoy. The sauce is more refunded than the peanut forward sauce I grew up with. Add an order of white rice ($3) to enjoy all of the space. The soup had a great portion of beef along with some charred cabbage and small potatoes. Reminded me of growing up. I wouldn't order the fried rice- too much onion and garlic for my liking. We split the soup (big size) and devoured the Kare Kare. Overall, it's worth a try once if not twice! They do add a 22% service charge to your order so they can pay everyone well! read more

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Friendly service great vibes yummy food Pork Belly Kare Kare 10/10 crispy pork belly, sauce was delicious and I loved the tender crisp green beans OG Palabok used what looked like the bihon thin rice stick noodles, was surprised to see that instead of the thick noodles. Was still good. Calamansi tea was great for the cold weather. A bit too sour for me, I'm used to having my calamansi drinks sweetened a bit more to reduce acidity. read more

Kilig - OG palabok - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Filipino food with fresh fun ambiance. * fried chicken, Sinigang wings- I really enjoyed. Crispness and sauce was so good. * Pancit Palabok- seafood one * Spicy Pork Adobo Service- good! Attentive. Ambiance- fun and fresh. Location- walkable in international district. Street parking. No parking garage. Value- fair for today's inflation Recommend- yes!! read more

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Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Wings and pandan soda are a must try! Honestly everything on this menu was great! read more

Kilig - Sisig - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Kilig comes with lots of buzz, opened by the same chef/team that owns Musang. Intended as a fast casual eatery, they call themselves a panciteria, as in pancit-cafeteria. The inside is clean and neat. It was New Year's Day and quite empty with no more than 3 tables at a time. Service was swift. It is in the CID, so street parking only. Their prices are a wee high, especially when comparing against so many old timer mom and pop shops in the area. Gratuity is a mandatory 20%. The Food: Kare Kare Dan Dan, $21 - 3.5 Stars Take the classic Kare Kare (peanut butter oxtail) and combine with a bit of the classic dan dan noodles, this is the resultant fare with a flair. This dish uses both tahini and peanut sauce; instead of oxtail (very expensive these days), they use shredded short rib as the protein. The flavor is very good, except the grease was pooling at the top (visible orange glow). By the bottom, it was quite greasy. If my hubby is mentioning it, it must be very greasy. Palabok, $19 - 3 Stars Cornstarch noodles with shrimp and pork ragu, with bits of shrimp on top Full confession that I am not a fan of the ground meats texture. I asked the server about it, and he said this is his favorite dish. I am a trusting soul (or fool) and decided to try it anyway, against my better judgement. I couldn't get over the lumps and bumps in the sauce; I really hate that texture. Hubby ate all the chicharron and meat/ragu bits for me. Flavor wise, it has a distinctive flavor that reminds me of something my in-laws made. I liked it enough to eat it but would not order again. Lumpiang Shanghai, $14 - 4 Stars Out of the entire menu, this is the most traditional-recipe dish. Hubby said this is exactly how his parents made it (except shorter). The savory vinegary sauce is the traditional sauce vs the sweet and sour or Thai sweet chili sauce served in more American centric venues. Cost wise, it is quite spendy. Sinigang Wings, $15 - 2.5 Stars Menu: crispy chicken wings, tamarind seasoning with a mango sauce The excellent mango sauce is the key to this dish! However, the chicken wings are very, very hard and difficult to bite down on. Maybe they had an off day. We eat plenty of Korean fried chicken and Vietnamese fried chicken, but these are pushing the envelope of crunchy vs cardboard. Flavor wise, it was good, especially with the mango sauce. Even so, I would not order this again. read more

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Possibly the best chicken wings I ever consumed. Crunchy , flavorful, and finger licking good . The area has a few areas to park your car around, call the order in if you can't be there to devour your wings (service was hella fast) So good my partner got a order to go lol read more

Kilig - Tamarind wings - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm a fan! My friends and I ordered the following: Sinigang wings - loved it! Chicken was cripsy and the batch I had had a good salty/tamarind mix. I ordered another one to go and that was a tad saltier. This dish also came with a mango sauce/dip. I did not like this at all - personally, I thought it was too sweet; sweet enough to be a drink or dessert. I understand having a sweet dip to balance the saltiness, but for me, this wasn't it. Bulalo - not bad, a bit pricey for the amount of meat you get. I think it's good to try it out if you've never had it before or if you're Filipino and too lazy to make it! Adobong pusit pancit - loved it! I really like the flavor and tartness of the vinegar, it did taste like adobong pusit, but wished the noodles were thicker to sop up the sauce! The noodles used were thin so it was slippery to eat. This is a dish where you may need a side of rice so the sauce isn't wasted. Kare kare dan dan - another favorite. The noodles for this was just right and I really enjoyed this combo. I thought it did a great job of getting that dan dan flavor and kare kare. It was a hearty dish with the amount of meat, noodles and creaminess of the sauce. Pancit canton - ordered this to go. This was tasty! Presentation was pretty and great flavor - not bland or too soy sauce-y like some other restaurants. I'd order this with protein next time. The kimlet was also a nice cocktail, Overall, the food and drinks were good and service was great. Prices are average, but some may be on the higher end if you're comparing it to other Filipino joints. Do note, there's an automatic 20% service charge. I'd for sure go back again to try the other dishes. :) read more

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I've been curious about Kilig and the culinary collaboration from Chef Melissa Miranda and Chef Rhabbie Coquia since its CID debut. I have enjoyed Chef Mel's earlier pop ups at Bar del Corso and up on Capitol Hill, Musangtino's, plus the popular, award winning brick and mortar, Musang. Likewise, I miss the short lived Bunsoy in Ballard from Chef Rhabbie. Anyways, I just finished a brisk walk from Hood Famous ans paid to extend my street parking. Figured might as well check out this newish Filipinx spot in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, Kilig (11/30/23). Coincidentally, I spontaneously dine here same day as Bethany Jean Clement's Kilig feature in The Seattle Times. The interior layout and decor is sleek, colorful, and eye catching, with high ceilings, & lots of natural light, plus an upbeat playlist. Nearby tables had lots of lively convos going on. I sat at a two top, where I was invited to check out their menu via QR code. I took screenshots to share here on Yelp. I ordered Kare Kare Dan Dan ($21) and Mango Custard ($10) from the get go. I had just slow braised beef shanks a few days ago, so passed on the signature beef bulalo. Sure looked good though as I glanced at the shared bowl of two women seated to my right. Love classic kare kare with slow cooked beef shanks, short ribs or oxtail with eggplant, long beans, and baby bok choy in a creamy, unctuous peanut sauce. Love dan dan noodles, especially my go from Dough Zone. I definitely wanted to try Kilig's version as an ensemble. Rich, creamy peanut sauce, tender flavorful beef and toothsome noodles. The green onion/garlic garnish added that extra crunch and textural flavor. I had issue though with the pooling greasy residue after eating about a quarter of my entree. I asked for a tiny bowl or cup to skim it off with a soup spoon. Instead ny dish was whisked back to the kitchen and replated. Initially, I was dismayed because my original bowl had generous amount of beef and that the original contents were either tossed or composted by handing over my bowl. Whatever, the portion size is generous and easily shareable for future reference. I ended up eating a few more bites before asking for a takeout box. This prep is slightly over the top rich for me. Update: The Homie enjoyed the sizable leftovers, albeit microwaved. Would have been better to have opted for the brothty bulalo with more veg content. Stick with homemade kare kare, vegies with steamed rice and bagoong, iykyk. Usually I don't seek out coconut or mango desserts, however, I enjoyed their Mango Custard, topped with toasted coconut flakes. Nice flavor and texture combo. I wish there were teaspoons available in the service bucket. I ended up using an Asian style soup spoon instead to scoop up every possible last bite. Tasty but a bit pricey, especially factoring in the subtotal, tax, 20% service charge, plus I added $5 tip, plus CID street parking. Great spot in the CID over on 8th S, menu of good eats & bevs (+full bar), and spot on service. read more

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Came in for lunch on a Friday. Upon entering the restaurant, I immediately smelled incent which was very calming and refreshing to me. The staff was super attentive and helpful with recommendations. We had refreshing Tamarind Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic). For food, we ordered Beef Shank Soup which had a huge ox tailbone and a lot of delicious bone marrow, and Adobong Pusit which was refreshing and fulfilling. I usually don't have many opportunities to try Filipino food. This was an awesome experience! The interiors were new and nice. The restroom was also beautiful and smelled wonderful. 22% service charge was automatically added to our bill. Parking could be challenging in Chinatown. But we were able to find a spot. read more

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Very overpriced for so-so flavor. $14 for 4 pieces of lumpiang shanghai (which was honestly nothing special) AND a 22% service charge?! read more

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Loved eating here. We were a group of 4 doing a walk in on Tuesday for dinner and was able to find a table. The whole place was pretty filled around 7, so maybe reservations would be needed. We got the sinigang wings, totsong talong okra, pancit canton, kare kare dan dan, sinigang na baboy, and spicy pork adobo. Sinigang wings were a great flavor, the size of the wings were a little small, but came with about 8 wings. The okra was good, it has eggplant in it as well. The sauce for this was amazing and we kept it around to pour over the noodles or dip the wings in. The pancit canton and the kare kare dan dan were both really good. The favorite of these two were the pancit canton with adding the chinese sausages. I'd probably only get one instead of two noodles dishes though. Sinigang was amazing, loved the soup and it came with a decent amount of meat. The spicy pork adobo isn't too spicy, but a nice kick. The flavor of this over rice is also great. Surprisingly the "beautiful", the drink with beef broth and remy was great. The beef broth counteracts the burn from the remy in a crazy way we weren't expecting. Would recommend you try it at least once. The ube cereal milk was surprisingly good, wish it came in a giant gallon portion though haha. Overall a great option for a nicer casual dinner. Typically filipino food is really heavy, somehow they found a good balance of having really flavorful and filling food without the heaviness that's usually associated with filipino food. read more

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Excellent modern Filipino cuisine but at a steep price. I went here without reservation and the hostess was able to immediately seat us, and this is likely because it was on a Tuesday dinner so it wasn't as busy. The place is nicely decorated and there is a small menu, which speaks to a quality over quantity type of place. Their cocktails are Filipino-inspired, and we got to try most of them since there weren't that many options. We got the sinigang wings, lumpiang shanghai, kare kare dan dan, and pork adobo for food and grilled piña mezcal, kimlet, ube mojito, and beautiful for the cocktails. Sinigang wings - very tangy and perfect pairing with the slightly sweet mango sauce on the side. This one is a hit for everyone Lumpiang shanghai - fairly standard lumpia, made into 4 long pieces, quite crunchy and the filling is good. However, this is a bit steep for $14 so just get the wings only if you want an appetizer Kare kare dan dan - their siganture dish. I like the noodles and the flavor explosion from the garlic and chili oil. The short ribs are very tender and mesh with the thick sauce Pork adobo - coconut-heavy flavors with tangy notes like a variation of adobo. We paired it with 2 orders of rice (tbh 1 order is enough for 3 people to share) and we enjoyed the sauces to the end Of the cocktails, all of them are fairly strong, but the grilled piña mezcal is most fruity and the kimlet is stronger and smokier. Beautiful is 1 shot with beef broth side by side, so $18 for that is steep relative to the more sophisticated cocktails on the menu but it is a good pairing experience. Service is good as water refills are fairly common and they do a good job clearing and replacing dishes throughout the meal. The -1 star is due to the extremely steep increase of pricing in such a short period, far more than many restaurants I have eaten, ON TOP of the mandatory 22% service charge. For example, the Kare Kare Dan Dan used to be $18 then $21 then now $26 before tax/tip in a span of a few months. As a former $$ restaurant on Yelp, this is more like a $$$+ as we spent over $200 for 3 people for a supposedly "casual" meal. read more

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I've been anticipating to try out Kilig for a while now ever since I saw their sign got mounted outside the building months ago. Being able to come here now, the interior was well decorated with soft green walls and green plants placed around the dining room. I came with my two Filipino friends to help teach me more about the food and get their perspective and opinions of what we ordered at Kilig. The waitress that had also took our order and served us was friendly and made the experience positive. We ordered three dishes: the Lug Lug, Spicy Pork Adobo, and the Kare Kare Dan Dan. For the short review, the Kare Kare was my favourite out of the three while the Lug Lug was my least favourite. The Lug Lug is a pancit that used cornstarch noodles, shrimp and pork ragu, chicharron, egg, and a good presence of lemon. This wasn't my favourite dish but it was fun to try it out since I haven't really had a dish like this before. I liked the taste of it and you can really get the citrus taste from the lemon. Spicy Pork Adobo was good, it had one of those spices where it wasn't extremely spicy but the spice lingered in your mouth. You definitely have to eat this with rice, but to be honest I think I've had better adobo from other places. Still a good contender! The Kare Kare Dan Dan was my favourite dish of them all! They were a peanut-sauce noodle with short rib meat and other toppings. The flavour was pleasant and honestly I just love peanut sauce. Both of my friends had also liked this dish the most. My friends and I liked this place, and I'm really glad to see more Filipino restaurants popping up into International District. I would definitely come back here to try out more dishes and the drinks they offered. Congratulations for opening up Kilig! read more

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Kilig Filipino Restaurant - Pure Comfort and Kilig! Blessed to have dinner with the kids tonight, and wow, this gem in Chinatown is exactly what we needed. The food? Unreal. The vibes? Warm and inviting. The memories? Priceless. Here's what we tried (and loved): SINIGANG WINGS Think crispy, tangy, sweet, and a little sticky--all in one bite. That tamarind seasoning and hot honey glaze combo is a winner. Definitely a must-order! LUCKY ME! CHILIMANSI! Childhood nostalgia, but elevated. Wheat noodles coated in chili crisp and calamansi, with just the right balance of sweet and tangy. Bonus points for the fresh veggies. BULALO This beef broth is pure comfort in a bowl. Rich and full of collagen, the tender beef shank and marrow pair perfectly with corn, potatoes, and charred cabbage. You'll want to sip on every drop. OINK OINK Adobo reimagined--creamy, spicy, and totally unexpected with that coconut-habanero twist. The pork melts in your mouth, and the baby potatoes soak up all that rich, tangy goodness. This place doesn't just serve food--it serves kilig in every dish. Can't wait to come back and keep building memories here! read more

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Filipino food is hard to come by, and this feels like an elevated take on Filipino cuisine. Kilig is a cool new restaurant in Chinatown that has a trendy spacious vibe. Everything still felt very new which was exciting. There wasn't much of a wait which was perfect on a cold day. Food- I honestly haven't had too much Filipino food so this was one of few exposures I have had. I'm not sure how traditional these dishes are but they felt pretty pricey for the moderate amount of food provided. I wanted to try the lumpia but $14 for 4 lumpia felt overpriced. The dishes we ordered had a heavy acidic and oily flavor profile, which I'm not sure if typical for Filipino food. It was tasty but definitely made us feel a bit bloated after. Service- honestly was very minimal and automatically charged. Not impressed overall but maybe they're still learning the ropes Overall, cool vibe and ambiance for a date but not sure if I would go back read more

Kilig - Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love Filipino food so had to give this place a try! Kilig is more Filipino fusion, so keep that in mind if you're looking for super authentic Filipino food, this wouldn't be the place. I got 3 drinks: the tamarind ginger beer, ube mojito and the kimlet. I couldn't really taste the ube in the mojito but the tamarind ginger beer and kimlet were delicious! For dishes, I got the beef stew, Sinigan chicken wings and the Kare Kare Dan Dan. The Kare Kare was AMAZING and there was a slight kick to the sauce too. Highly recommend trying this dish out. The beef stew was a homey meal and chicken wings were nicely seasoned. The staff were helpful and nice, they also gave good suggestions for what to get if you're not sure. I came here for Monday dinner and there was no wait time, good vibes overall. read more

Kilig - Ube Mojito, Tamarind Ginger Beer, Kimlet - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Kilig has been getting a lot of rave reviews from the media and so I was very thrilled to try it out with my friends. From the green painted mural with the name of the restaurant and two types of food they specialize in, which is Bulalo and Pancit, this restaurant is so vibrant and exciting. Kilig surprised me by looking bigger inside than on the outside. My friends and I ordered the Adobong Pusit Pancit, Beef Shank Bulalo, Lumpiang Shanghai, Palabok, and Kare Kare Dan Dan. For the appetizer we go the Lumpiang Shanghai, which came with four lumpia's. They were crunchy and cooked to perfection The Adobong Pusit Pancit contained an assortment of fried squid and just regularly cooked squid in a squid ink sauce pancit which was vinegary. I really enjoyed the complexity of the flavor. It reminds me of dinuguan a bit because of its salty and sour taste. It probably was my favorite dish. The Beef Shank Bulalo was very authentic and not that Americanized, which you should expect from a place serving Filipino dishes. The broth was very clear and not oily or fatty at all. Bone marrow was really good too. The Kare Kare Dan Dan noodles had a nice peanut flavor and the noodles picked up the sauce well but it was a bit too oily. The meat remained very tender though. The Palabok had a good portion of size but it could've used more acidity and possibly more shrimp. Really satisfying eats at Kilig! Definitely coming here again! The servers were nice too but they did seem a bit busy. read more

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Have been waiting for Kilig to open I work about a 10 minute walk away. The space is so bright and lightens your mood as soon as you walk in lots of natural lighting. Customer service was excellent as soon as soon as you walk in your welcomed with a smile. QR codes available for the menu my friend tried the NA Orange Creamsicle and I had the NA Tamarind Ginger Beer. Was refreshing and a reprieve from the comforting tasty dishes. We each had a bowl of the beef shank Bulalo, split the Lumpia Shanghai and the Canton Pancit with added shrimp and Chinese sausage. The Bulalo is such a comforting dish the corn was cooked perfectly and the meet was tender and generous. The pancit was delicious as well as the lumpia. Our food arrived quickly which was nice since I was on a lunch break from work. Definitely looking forward to returning with more friends for early evening cocktails and food!! read more

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It was pretty empty, so we got a table for two on a tuesday at 5:10 pm very easily. We ordered the lumpiang, pork adobo, chilimansi, and ube panna cotta. The lumpiang was very light and crispy, but it needed the sauce to really up the flavor. The chilimansi was pretty good: tangy and citrusy, but the bottom noodles got a little salty. The pork adobo was tender but very vinegary. I think it wasn't the most balanced because the vinegar really overwhelmed all of the other flavors. It also needed rice to accompany it. I liked the panna cotta and the varied toppings/textures, but I think the ube flavor could have been more prominent. Service was very good, as the waiters would always refill our water. Overall, I think the flavors are very punchy, leaning almost too salty, and I think the restaurant is also pretty expensive. read more

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Just had some bomb ass leftovers from Kilig, and I can confidently say, this is a five-star restaurant. Kilig is KILLIN' it! It's the newest Filipino spot in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood and sister restaurant to Musang, so you best get here when it opens, like at noon. My friend and I met here for lunch and arrived when it opened on a Saturday, which I recommend doing because it's a popular spot. Soon after we arrived, the place quickly filled. The space is well-lit and bright, with the friendliest staff. The menu is not the largest, but it has a good amount of plates to choose from. They also offer specialty cocktails, lighter bites and dessert. My friend and I shared the sinigang wings, and she ordered the spicy pork adobo while I had the kare kare dan dan noodles. It didn't take long for our food to arrive, and everything was fantastic! Sinigang is my favorite Filipino dish, so I was happy to learn that they offered sinigang wings that were crazy good! The wings came with a mango sauce to dip in, but honestly, the wings were so good on they're own that you don't even need the mango sauce with. The tamarind flavor was spot on and love the crispy fry on 'em. I had a bite of my friend's spicy pork adobo and I loved that the sauce was coconut milk-based, making it creamier. My kare kare dan dan noodles were delicious with the creamy peanut sauce and the short ribs were perfectly cooked. PLUS, the staff gave us complimentary lumpia shanghai, which was crispy, light and solid, especially with that vinegar dipping sauce. I already wanna dine here again! I'm so glad Kilig has opened up in the CID, a neighborhood I love visiting and chowing down in. Kilig has delicious, comforting Filipino classics with a twist, inventive cocktails and fun, friendly staff. Salamat po! read more

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A contemporary take on Filipino comfort food, with a full bar and a friendly crew... a home away from home! read more

Kilig - Kare-Kare Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is not Filipino food. You can change the look, garnish, and settings but you can't change the flavor. The chef veered too much into the taste buds of their American white clientele. The rice was definitely not Filipino. The Adobe was too spicy. This is not Filipino. I don't recommend this place. The service was nice. The service staff was very friendly but I can tell the cooks are white. No one who grew up eating Filipino food would call this Filipino. Name it something else. There's nothing to kilig here. read more

Kilig - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A very good place to grab Filipino food in Chinatown. The place was quite large and the service was nice. We ordered the chicken wings and the pancit Canton. The chicken wings were a little salty, but the lime taste was good and offset the saltiness. The mango sauce was like a mango purée. The pancit was delicious, a little oily but overall, I love the herbs and greens in the dish. I would come back. read more

Kilig - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The wait staff were super friendly and attentive , we were sat quickly, ordered quickly and got our food pretty fast. The food was pretty sour but we love that! Super tasty and full of fresh veggies. Love the decor too. They did charge us a 22% service charge automatically for a table of 2 so that was a surprise. read more

Kilig - Pork adobo rice - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This has been on my list to try for a while and I went in excited. Unfortunately we did not have a good experience. It started out well. Liked the vibe. Golden Hour cocktail was delicious. Also started with the wings which were quite good. I ordered the Palabok Pancit which was fine. Nothing amazing. Hubby got the Bulalo. Broth had hardly any flavor. Big disappointment. The worst part was the service. I'd ordered a second cocktail and hubby ordered a beer. Bartender made them fairly quickly. But they just sat at the bar for more than 7 minutes. I watched other servers bringing drinks to their tables. But our server was just meandering around the restaurant. It was not a busy night. At one point he even went behind the bar and I thought 'great, we'll get our drinks now'. Nope. He stood behind the bar a minute and then walked away while our drinks were clearly sitting there. He then came over and asked how the food was. I was just picking at it. I really wanted a beverage with my food. I asked about the drinks and he said 'sorry for the wait'. Did he go check on them? NO. Finally the bartender realized the drinks had just been sitting there and he brought them over himself. To make it worse, they add a 22% automatic gratuity. (On top of very elevated prices, mind you) Our server then had the nerve to say this amount is split among staff and he really only gets about 6%, so we can add extra if we want. HA! Let's just say we won't be back. I've spent time in the Philippines and love the food and Filipino hospitality, but Kilig falls far from any of that. read more

Kilig - Palabok - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Just fantastic all around. Every single dish hit the spot so it was a 5 stars for taste. Service was extra amazing since Melissa took great care of us throughout and even took a picture with my wife. We had a party of 4 and there were 0 complaints about any dish. The fried chicken wings were extra amazing!!! read more

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Updated review based on dining in. Service was amazing, place setting and atmosphere also great. This restaurant kind of borders 3 and 4 stars. The price was actually pretty high in my opinion. As an Asian American, asking for $4 for one scoop of rice and automatic 22% gratuity on top?! That's $4.88 for a scoop of rice!! Especially when I believe Filipino food should ALWAYS come with rice. Soup, saucy, sabaw!!! Dang, our ancestors are mad for me. Rice prices aside... The totsong talong at okra was the BEST dish. It was surprising in flavor and textures. Wow this was so good. Get this. read more

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Overall pretty good, but also very expensive! They also automatically include a 22% percent charge. The flavors of many of their dishes were reminiscent of familiar Filipino flavors and were good overall. The chilimansi was an interesting take on calamansi noodles and was good, we just found the sauce to be fairly salty. The spicy pork adobo had a familiar vinegar taste and the sauce seemed to be more creamy compared to typical adobo dishes. It just was not very spicy to us. The ube panna cotta was ok overall. We limed that there was a good mix of fruit (jackfruit and saba). I'd recommend people to try this place if you are looking for a different take on familiar Filipino dishes. Just keep in mind that is fairly pricey to taste those familiar places. read more

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One of the best restaurants in the city! A must-try that is actually authentic and delicious. We had the lumpiang shanghai, sinigang wings (get the hot honey), beef bulalo and classic shrimp pancit. I recommend all of these, we enjoyed every dish. We can't wait to come back! read more

Kilig - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It was worth trying but I would not come back. Adobo and palabok was below mid I know it's a "modern twist" on Filipino food but it will wasn't great. They also have a service charge of 20% with that being said you would think the service would be better. They took way too long to take our order and bring it out. I was mostly excited for the ube pana cotta but that was the most disappointing thing. read more

Came here for lunch and this is such a cute spot. I love the color and aesthetic of the restaurant design. Everything was organized and clean. We ordered the sinigang wings and I loved how it was seasoned lightly and was crispy. Although it was fried it was not greasy at all. The mango dipping sauce is good if you want some sweetness to pair with the tart wings. The lumpia was filled with luscious meat and were good size. The kare kare was a bit rich for me but was still delicious worth the amount of ox tail in it. The pancit canton was stunning to look at with the beautiful color contrast of edamame and radish. It also tasted really good with shrimp added. Overall, this is casual for Seattle but fancy eats for ID. I would come back for the food. There is a automatic gratuity of 22 percent but you pay for the good service. Your water glass is never empty. read more

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Overall, this place is pretty good (not great) from a food perspective, and the service was good. My biggest ding on this place is that it's not cheap for what you get, and they automatically add 20% to your bill, don't tell you, and then when you pay, they ask for another tip. Sorry, but a tip is a discretionary thing, and is earned. 2 dishes, 1 appetizer, and 3 beers was over $120. Not sure I'll return, maybe some day down the road. Maybe. read more

Had a really good dinner here. We've been meaning to try out this place and it didn't disappoint. Ordered the lumpia, Kare kare dan dan, tomato salad, spicy pork adobo and bulalo. Our favorites were the lumpia, bulalo and adobo. The adobo had some heat that made it a delicious stand out. We look forward to coming back and trying their wings and other entrees. read more

Kilig - (Left) Spicy pork adobo ; (Right) Bulalo - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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