Ordered a spam and bistec sandwich, both covering each side of the spectrum Bistec was loaded with ingredients, spam was pretty simple with a few. A was more of a fan of the spam, they didn't have a non-pork/beef sandwich so I went with brisket Ube affogato was great! I'd say let It melt for longer to allow the soft serve to spread out more Thoroughly enjoyed this place and the service provided. 2 of them were busy but they finessed ! Thank you read more

Lapu Lapu - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small venue, huge package! No wonder they're so hyped. I passed by this spot in Kentlands so many times and had no idea, it's embarrassing haha. I am obsessed with their breakfast sandwiches. Spam, bistek, chorizo... man, even the classics are awesome! Each sandwich is full of flavor, but if I had to choose a flavor... I think it'd be the spam. There's something about the arugula and smoked gouda! And the spuds are perfect for snacking on, and the Lapu Lapu sauce is an awesome secret sauce compliments them well. The ube soft serve is the perfect cap to the meal... it's a stunning cone with the purple delight on top. I could go just for that, though it's a little bit of a hike haha. Anyways, it's especially awesome when the weather is nice. The designated tables with umbrellas and the broader turf are a vibe. Oh, and if you haven't had Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly yet... make your way over there too. read more

The ube soft serve is the only thing that I got. Wow! This was so tasty! So creamy and flavorful! If this is any indication of how the food is, I can't wait to come back! read more

Tried their breakfast burrito for the first time and loved it. Now it's going to be a tough decision when I return to decide what to get. I loved the sweetness of the longanisa sausage and it was stuffed with eggs, potatoes, and cheese. read more

Ordered the chorizo breakfast sandwich and chicken lumpia for takeaway on a rainy weekend, and they hit the spot! Ordered in advance on their website and everything was ready for pickup early, and was hot and fresh. Traveled well and was soooo delicious - the order of lumpia is quite generous and comes with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Parking in the Kentlands can be tricky, but I usually come up Market St E and there are often spots on the side of the movie theater. Then it's just a quick hop out of the car and across the street to Lapu Lapu's order pickup window on the square. Their packaging is adorable too! You won't be hungry after your meal - there are tons of lumpia to share, or it's enough for one person to make a meal out of it. read more

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Lapu Lapu is great food. I've been twice and enjoyed it very much. I've tried the loaded and plain tots, as well as the chorizo and spam breakfast sandwiches. The chorizo is on the sweeter side, which I don't mind, but something to flag if sweet sandwiches are not your things. This location has outdoor seating. I went on a weekend and didn't have any issue finding a table. I've also don't pick up and it's super efficient if you're on the move. read more

Second time here and thank goodness for Yelp so I can remember this place. It's a small outdoor setup-only six tables, but they're all shaded. Dog friendly! They had treats and even offered a water bowl for my pup, which I really appreciated. I tried the bistek and had mixed feelings. The meat was definitely juicy, but it lacked flavor. I was hoping to taste more of the classic lemon soy marinade, but it just didn't come through. Also, it was kind of messy to eat. On the bright side, the chorizo totally reminded me of longanisa, sweet pork, which was a nice nostalgic touch to my Filipino roots. Love that the sandwiches are made with the pan de sal bread. So soft and fresh. I also had the What a Spud, which was surprisingly good. The presentation overall was on point. Suggestion for the owners to allow an addition of different proteins to What a Spud like crumbled chorizo or spam, that'd be amazinggg! Overall, a solid 4 stars. A few things could be improved (mainly the bistek flavor), but I'll definitely be back to try more, spam and corned beef next! read more

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This review is just for take out only! I ordered online ahead of time and got the chorizo egg sandwich and an order of chicken lumpia. The chicken lumpia comes with 10 lumpias and they were pretty good in flavor. Loved dipping it in the sweet chili sauce. The breakfast sandwich was so bomb! The sweet and smokey chorizo with the egg and the cheese? Perfection. I enjoyed it very much! If I'm in the area again I would love to try more of the menu. read more

Lapu Lapu - Chorizo egg breakfast sandwich - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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I stopped by Lapu Lapu on a sunny weekend morning and had such a great experience. It's a casual spot that operates out of a small kitchen window with just a few outdoor tables. I ordered the Spam breakfast sandwich, which was around $11, and it was delicious. The bread was toasted just right, the Spam had crispy edges, and the sauce added the perfect savory kick. It was surprisingly filling and totally hit the spot. They offer both Filipino-inspired and American-style breakfast sandwiches, so there's something for every kind of craving. You can tell they put real thought into the flavors. There's also a small sign by the window that shares the story behind the name Lapu Lapu--a Filipino hero who resisted colonization--which adds a meaningful cultural touch. Service was quick--I got my food within 10 minutes, even with a few people ahead of me. It's a great option if you want something fast but flavorful. I sat outside since it was a nice day, and the vibe was super relaxed. I'll definitely be back to try more sandwiches and their ube ice cream next time. Perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or a casual weekend bite. read more

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One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! Anytime someone has spam on the menu, I'm sold. Add fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, all on a pan de sal buns and what else do you need? I accidentally ordered 2 sandwiches (don't ask) but can confirm they reheat well for breakfast the next day too! Only downside was they only have outdoor seating and since it started snowing on me while I was waiting for my order, I had to eat in my car. read more

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GREAT food! I didn't know what to expect. I found this place through a The Washington Post article. I ended up getting the Bistek sandwich. It seemed like a lot of things on a sandwich but it blends extremely well. I'm not a fan of runny eggs but they did a great job with the way it was fried! There are both Filipino favorites and American classic sandwiches. It's more of a take out place but there is outdoor seating to enjoy your meal. Super friendly staff! read more

Lapu Lapu - Bistek Sandwich - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Tried this place on a whim needed food fast and was in the area. I had the bistek sandwich and I'll say it's a tasty and hearty sandwich. I also ordered the tater tots and I'd say love the crispness but a little too oily so didn't enjoy it too much. Service was quick and easy. There was some outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade, so you don't have to order and run-- which was nice. read more

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Have you tried Lapu Lapu??! Well, you are missing out on a hearty breakfast sandwich if you haven't tried them! I tried the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, which is phenomenal and hefty. The flavors coupled with the enormous amount of ingredients on the sandwich will leave you full and satisfied. The sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich is delicious as well if you prefer sausage patty. However, My fave is the Bistek sandwich, which is thin sliced lemon soy ribeye with fried egg, pickled onion, white American sauce. So tasty and savory! "What a spud" consists of tater tots/paksiw/white american cheese/pico de gallo/jalapenos/green onions..and it is as tasty as it sounds. it's so flavorful and rich. I also tried their cheese spud which is tater tots topped with pecorino romano cheese and served with lapu lapu sauce. I ordered my items via uber eats and everything was packaged well, but since the sandwiches are densely packed, it can get a a bit messy. Be warned..if you order from here..come hungry..maybe even hangry..so that you can truly enjoy every filipino bite of goodness. Highly recommend! read more

Both sandwiches Bistec and Paksiw were so delicious!! We ate them in the car and are thinking we should go get another! read more

Lapu Lapu - Me and my fiance got the Bistec and Paksiw breakfast sandwiches. Both were amazing!! - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Finally got around to checking out Lapu Lapu! We tried the bistek and corn beef sandwiches, and it hit the spot. Perfect breakfast sandwiches that were so delicious. The bread was so soft and both sandwiches were packed with flavor. The bistek had a good balance of tangy and savory. I really liked the garlic adobo mayo which helped balance all of the flavors. The corned beef was rich and satisfying. We also ordered the ube affogato and that was a real treat. Loved the nuttiness of the ube and creaminess of the ice cream. If you love Filipino flavors and are looking for great food, I recommend you check this place out! read more

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Yelp has been TAUNTING me by asking if I have a review for Lapu Lapu yet because I kept looking at their ube soft serve, but I hadn't been because they are only open from 7am to 3pm. BUT I finally was able to swing by Kentlands after an errand and thought I could do with a breakfast sandwich and ice cream brunch. Since I knew I wanted to eat my soft serve at the end of my meal, I tried save them the extra credit card processing fee and ask if I could order all at once but get my ice cream (and a sandwich for my partner at home) at the end, but the person told me I could just place a separate order when I was ready for it. I got the tater tots with Cajun seasoning (yummmmm) and a bistek to enjoy at the little tables right in front of the ordering window. It was reallyyyyy good, and unfortunately for my partner, was too hard for me to save half of it for him to try as it was both too delicious and a little messy to split. Loved how moist and saucy and soft this was with nice punchy garlic aioli and some balance from the pickled onions. After I stuffed myself, I got the ube soft serve and a paksiw sandwich to take home with most of the tos. The ube soft serve seemed so enormous after I housed that breakfast sandwich, it felt like a little too much ice cream in that moment but I really loved eating every last bit of that beautiful purple cone that Yelp has been taunting me with photos of the past few months. Very delicious and I can't wait to come back. read more

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This is my absolute favorite breakfast sandwich shop in Maryland! I found it searching for Ube flavored items. I quickly learned that Ube is commonly used in Filipino cuisine so it didn't take me long to find Lapu Lapu. It is hidden away in the Kentland Shopping Center. The hours are only for breakfast and lunch so get there early and double check the day of the week. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Customer service is always great. The inside of the kitchen/ordering station is loud but the employees are always friendly with great recommendations. I have met the owner before and he is always kind and welcoming. The restaurant's seating area is nicely decorated and welcoming. Often, I plan to take it to go but once I am there, I am inclined to sit and enjoy my fresh sandwich and Ube affogato or soft serve ice cream. The chicken lumpia is a great appetizer with a sweet sauce on the side. The spam sandwich is great. The bistek sandwich is my favorite. Both sandwiches usually end in a mess but a delicious mess, nonetheless. Definitely recommended. read more

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Very delicious sandwiches and tarer tots. The tots are perfectly crunch and nicely seasoned. The bistek sandwich is made with the softest and freshest buns, meat is juicy and the egg adds that extra touch to make it memorable. I love the ube ice cream. It haunts me when i go more than a month without tasting it. Im so glad they have pints because not only can i enjoy it at the restaurant but can also have it in my fridge for whenever cravings hit. read more

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Lapu Lapu did not disappoint for my daughter. She wanted the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich and she said it was "so good." I tried the spam sandwich and it was good, but heavy on the Lapu Lapu sauce for me. We got a side of cheesy tater tots and the tots were crispy, but cheese was a parm that was too flaky and got messy. This is a grab and go kinda place (no indoor seating), so don't expect to sit down here. Overall a decent place to grab a hearty sandwich. read more

This place got voted best sandwich spot in Maryland by ChowHound. I had to go see what's up. I got the Bistec sandwich which tasted like a Filipino steak & cheese. Wow, absolutely phenomenal. I'm going to have trouble trying any other sandwich because the Bistec is so good. I'm usually skeptical when something is "the best" but I'll allow it for Lapu Lapu. They also have Ube soft serve which just seals the deal for me. Love this place!! read more

The menu is short and sweet. It has just the right amount of items to get your mouth to water. I ordered the American Classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. The eggs were softly scrambled, and i could hard keep the sandwich together and not waste any. It definitely hit the spot for me and reasonable prices. The services were great. I enjoyed the outdoor seating to soak up some sun, although today is a little overcast. Lapu Lapu is a very popular spot and is open 6 days and closed on Monday. I recommend this spot. read more

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Came here on a beautiful day, very important because, it's outdoor seating only. It was great just being able to enjoy the great food and good weather. There are no waiters or hosts, since you order and pick up your food at the window. Despite that, the workers were very friendly and patient. The breakfast sandwich portions are quite large and each bite as extremely delicious. I ordered the Corned Beef sandwich and wanted more. As a side, I ordered What a SPUD! Which had a wide variety of flavors that meshed well together. Definitely coming back again. read more

Lapu Lapu - Corned Beef and What a SPUD! - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I loved everything that I tried here! Every sandwich was juicy and had delicious flavor. The fries were the perfect touch to the meal. I loved the soft severed ice cream. It was perfectly sweet and soft and creamy. I would go back again. There is not a lot of seating and all the seating is outdoor, so if it is a nice day you can sit out, but if it's not a good day you might have to just do a take out order. If you are looking for a quick place to grab a bite, this is the place you should visit! read more

Lapu Lapu - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Lapu Lapu is always a treat whenever I get a chance to go. The choices are all unique and delicious. I pretty much always get a Bistek and usually get a second sandwich that I change up every time, its so hard to pick between all the options. The side choices are also all winners and you can't really go wrong with anything, but I think my personal top are the lumpias. Lets be real though, you can't make a wrong choice here. The Ube soft serve is also just the perfect finish for whatever you get. If you enjoyed Kuya Ja, you'll love this place and vice versa. The main drawback is that the prices are definitely up there. Does the taste justify the price? Absolutely! But realistically these are an occasional and highly anticipated treat rather than a regular staple. Additionally, because its a small little shop, the wait times can be rather long. Its understandable but that doesn't make it suck any less when you're hungry and you've been thinking about those amazing sandwiches. read more

These guys (well, ladies, honestly) only have outside seating. It was too cold today so I ate my sammie in the car. But on a sunny day? This area is nice enough for a casual date as long as it ain't with one of those i-only-eat-salad types. I did notice exactly 2 things on this menu that vegans could have, though. I got the Chorizo sammie and it was like the clouds parted, rays of light shone down, angels sang over my head. It was that good. There's street parking and lot parking nearby and I would say that handicap access is pretty good. No stairs, no narrow doors since you will be staying outside. Lots of other nice stuff nearby in the Kentlands area. But if you're on this end of Gaithersburg and you have even the faintest excuse to grab some food? Come to Lapu Lapu. You won't regret it. read more

As always it never disappoints. The flavors are amazing. I love how they don't over salt their food as a lot of the ingredients have natural salts to them. The spam sandwich is one of my favorites to go to. I tried the what a spud to share and loved it as well. The service is quick and they are extremely polite. It's a calm outdoor setting enjoyed it while the weather was still nice. read more

Lapu Lapu - What a spud!!! - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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The best $15 Filipino breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. Bistek (soy ribeye/fried egg/pickled onions/American cheese/garlic adobo mayo) and Paksiw (sweet soy braised pork/pickles/fried egg). All on a Pan de Sal bun. Service was quick and friendly. She gave me good recommendations as well. Seating was easy in front or in the faux lawn with chairs. Hours are only 7am-3pm Wednesday to Sunday. read more

Lapu Lapu - Paksiw - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Very good quick breakfast spot! Will definitely be going back and trying more of their sandwiches! :) read more

Lapu Lapu - Order Name: Spam :) - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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In the area for a short while, stumbled across this small establishment and I'm glad I did. We asked to try the Ube Soft Serve, wasn't for me but awesome to have e tried something new. Recently back from Hawaii so I've been on a search for Lumpia just as good. These were right on par. Super flavorful, perfectly fried. Thai chili also served as a dipping sauce. read more

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I'm not usually in the area during times they are open, so it was great to happen upon Lapu Lapu in the Kentlands during their hours of operation! There's only outdoor seating, but the weather was nice and the crowd hadn't started to gather until we were done with ordering. We ordered the spam breakfast sandwich, the spicy gator tots, and later I finished things off with their house-made ube ice cream. If you are trying to avoid salt or sugar, this is not the place! All of the food is packed full of flavor to burst, so be ready for cheat day! The portions were so large I had to have my partner help me finish! Of course there was still room for ube ice cream, and it was amazing! Hopefully we'll catch them before closing time again! read more

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My friend from NYC kept raving about Lapu Lapu when she tried it earlier this year. But it's so hard to make a trek up to Gaithersburg for an ube soft serve especially when their hours are pretty short (they close at 3 PM everyday, so I would only be able to check it out on the weekends). So, today was the day. We showed up right before they closed. UBE ICE CREAM, PINT - 13 Sadly, they were out of ube soft serve, but I was not complaining about buying a whole pint to share with friends instead. Definitely a money saver and I'm sure it's just as good. The ube ice cream was so purple, with a custard like texture that made my mouth water upon first sight. The texture was silky and smooth, with strong ube flavor. It was a bit too sweet for me in the end, but my friends loved it and made ice cream sandwiches out of it with the Trader Joe's chocolate chip cookies they had in their car. There's no interior here, only a few tables outdoors. The food here looks good, so I'd have to try a Filipino-inspired breakfast sandwich next time. read more

Lapu Lapu - Pint of ube ice cream - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

This spot called Lapu Lapu is PRESSURE!! I hear great things about them. Lapu Lapu is a national hero in the Philippines. So Chef Ja brought his story, & breakfast sandwiches to Maryland!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @lapulapu.md . Location Reviewed: 216 Market St. W, Gaithersburg M.D. . Menu Includes: A Chorizo, Spam, Bistek, Corned Beef, Bacon, Sausage, Braised Pork, & Egg n Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches. Tater Tots, Egg Rolls, Beverages, & Doft Serve Ice Cream. . Items Reviewed: (All sandwiches were on Brioche buns) Their Chorizo Sandwich(with a sweet Chorizo patty, fries egg, pepper Jack cheese, & banana ketchup Mayo $11). STAMP!! Sweet, fresh, & savory!! Get this!! Their Spam Sandwich (fried Spam with soft scrambled eggs, smoked Gouda cheese, arugula, & Lapu Lapu sauce $10). STAMP!! I'm not a Spam fan, but this sandwich was tasty!! The Lapu Lapu sauce is sweet, spicy, & rich in flavor!! Their Bistek Sandwich (thinly sliced lemon soy ribeye, fries egg, pickled onions, white American cheese, & Adobo mayo $14). STAMP!! A premium cheesesteak for breakfast!! You tasted each ingredient...wonderfully made!! Their Bacon, Egg n Cheese (Bacon, soft scrambled eggs, & American cheese $7). STAMP!! Crisp, & plentiful bacon...a classic that was very well made!! Their Ube Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone ($6). STAMP!! Flavored from a naturally purple yam out of the Philippines, this ice cream was scrumptious!! Their Cheesy Spuds (Tater tots with parmesan cheese $4). STAMP!! Crispy, & delicious especially dipped into the Lapu dip!! Their Mango Nectar ($3). STAMP!! Refreshing, & tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: ROUGH . Recommendations: ANY of their sandwiches, & get that ice cream!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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We enjoyed the sandwiches here. Definitely indulgent. I have to say it seemed a little overhyped, such a long line and wait, but overall enjoyable. There isn't any indoor seating so just be aware that it's not actually a restaurant but a walk up ordering system and just a few tables outside. read more

Tldr: good food great soft serve! We ordered a chorizo sandwich, a BALT with beyond sausage substitute, cheese tots, calamansi drink, and the ube soft serve. The chorizo sandwich was flavorful and had good balance. Although from a nutrition stand point it might benefit from some sort of veggie addition, we couldn't think of what would go well with this sandwich so flavor-wise it was pretty solid already. The BALT was a good standard sandwich with well grilled beyond sausages and nicely toasted bread. As a pescetarian, I appreciated the option to substitute meat altho I wish I also had that option for the Philippino sandwiches as well. I added the lapu lapu sauce that came with the tots to my sandwich for a bit more Philippine flavor. And last but not least the ube soft serve did live up to its hype with its strong flavor! read more

Lapu Lapu - BALT with beyond sausage (left bottom), chorizo (right bottom), cheese tots (right top) - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

the service was great and very friendly and helpful. The food is excellent and a lil pricey but worth it. I had the bistek breakfast sandwich (it was amazing, juicy, and flavorful), the spuds which are tater tots with Cajun season and Parmesan cheese (good), and the ube soft cone (first time ever having ube ice cream and it was pretty great ice cream). I would definitely return and recommend to all. read more

The Bistek is probably the best breakfast sandwhich I've ever had! Ube soft serve ice cream...yup had that for breakfast as well!

Placed the order online for a pick up. It was ready when I arrived. It's not easy to find the spot as it's tucked around the corner of another building. Parking can be far because of it so be aware. The service attitude I experienced was plain old bad. The woman couldn't be bothered handing me the food without throwing the bag at me. She literally slammed shut the window and sneered afterwards. What did I ever do to you, woman?! I had no idea what I did so wrong to deserve all this. I haven't dealt with someone that overtly aggressive when I am at a place to just pick up food. The food is decent. The volume is good. The pricing isn't exactly inexpensive and the food definitely isn't healthy. It's one of those indulgent breakfast foods. Not something one should eat on a daily basis. I can't get rid of the aggression I experienced during food pick up out of my mind. Sorry not sorry........ won't be returning again myself. read more

I wish I lived in the Kentlands so I could come eat here every single day for breakfast!! By far, the corned beef sandwich is the best followed closely bistec, chorizo, then pakisaw sandwiches for me. I haven't tried any of the American classics because the Filipino favorites are so good and I don't have the space to eat two sandwiches. They're on the slightly pricier side for sandwiches but the portions are big and filling. Definitely don't forget to add the spuds to your order as they come with the very addicting lapu sauce. There's no indoor seating (carry out only) but there are a few tables with chairs outside the ordering window if you want to sit down and eat. I can't wait to try the rest of their menu including the soft serve in the future. Overall, a fantastic breakfast spot. read more

Lapu Lapu - Corned beef sandwich with spuds - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I have gotten ube soft serve here twice. Each was divine. Best soft serve!!! I recently tried their bistek breakfast sandwich. It was incredibly flavorful and juicy. The pan de sal was light and buttery. But still not disgustingly heavy! Still had plenty of appetite for second lunch (!) and ube soft serve dessert. My friends got the spam sandwich and chorizo sandwich. We liked the spam a lot but thought the chorizo could've used more (or any) vegetables. Calamansi juice from home also here. Maraming salamat! read more

Lapu Lapu - bistek sandwich - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I'm rarely in this area so this was my first time hearing of Lapu Lapu. My daughter was in the mood for a sandwich and we were just around the corner and decided to give them a try. I ordered the chorizo with a side of cheese spuds and she ordered a bacon and cheese sandwich. The chorizo sandwich was really tasty. It has a slightly sweet taste to it but overall it was really enjoyable and filling. The spuds were good too but seemed a little pricey for what they were. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Lapu Lapu. The food was good and the customer experience was exceptional. read more

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