During a recent visit to Sunnyvale, my wife & I stopped here for a quick Saturday lunch. It was…read morequite busy in this small strip mall, so there was no parking in the lot. Thankfully, there was plenty of street parking right around. We walked in and saw the good selection of food available on the steam table. We both ordered a 2-item plate; mine had the lechon kawali (deep fried pork) and the longanisa (breakfast sausage), while she chose the sisig (chopped up pork cooked with onion and jalapeños) and fried bangus (milkfish). Our plates also came with steamed rice and soup. Since this is a cafeteria style place, our food was ready to eat (though our server offered to heat up the bangus a little in the kitchen). The lechon was very good, not too fatty but still had plenty of crispy skin to go along with the meat. The longanisa was also tasty, very sweet and not spicy. My devoured the bangus, dipping it in spicy vinegar. Since we were in a bit of a hurry, we took some of our food home for breakfast the day. This is a very solid place for a quick meal. There isn't much seating inside, and there were many orders placed to-go while we were having lunch. Will definitely return the next time we're in the area.

I always saw this place was nearby but were always closed during dinner time so I stopped by for…read morelunch. It's a small place with minimal seating but it's cozy inside. I got the 2 item combo which comes with rice and soup for $18, not a bad deal. I got the dinakdakan which is like the creamy cousin of sisig. It was creamy, a little tangy, and had great texture due to some of the crispy pork. That was really good. My other entree was the dinuguan. That was good and the pieces of pork were big with some chew to them. I think the cut of pork included the skin. The soup sinigang but it was just the broth, no toppings, for me at least. Parking is a little limited in the parking lot so I parked on the street. I would try the halo halo next time I'm here. Service was friendly. Overall, it's a small cozy spot with ~15 different entrees to pick from. Go check them out!

We finally checked out Tapsilog Cantina, and overall, the food is solid and the prices are very…read morereasonable. Definitely a good spot if you're craving Filipino comfort food. We ordered the chicken inasal, which had great flavor and was cooked well. It tasted good, juicy, and seasoned nicely. The only thing missing was that signature smoky flavor. When you think of inasal, you expect that charcoal, grilled smokiness that hits you right away. It just needed that slight smoky touch to really elevate it. The pork sinigang was decent, but it was missing that bold, sour punch that sinigang is known for. Maybe it's a different regional style, but to us it felt more like nilaga with a dash of lemon. Still comforting, but we were hoping for that classic sour tamarind flavor. Now the standout -- the lechon kawali was spot on. Crispy, juicy, and moist. The crunch on the outside with tender pork inside was exactly what you want. Definitely a must-order. One of the best surprises was their free unlimited bone broth soup. It's delicious, rich, and comforting. Honestly, that alone makes the experience even better. Overall: Solid Filipino food, great prices, and a welcoming vibe. A few tweaks here and there, but definitely worth coming back to try more dishes.

We came across this silog spot in San Jose and were excited to try it since there aren't many…read moreFilipino restaurants near where we live. Usually we have to drive out to Concord or Union City for Filipino food, so we had high hopes for this place. They have a pretty extensive menu beyond just silog plates. You can choose a 1-3 meat combo that comes with rice and an egg. We ordered the 2-meat combo with pork tocino and longanisa, plus a tocino burrito. There's limited indoor seating (I think only about two tables) and additional outdoor seating with umbrellas. If you're dining in, just grab a table and they'll come take your order. For takeout, you order at the register. The presentation when the food came out was nice, and the service was friendly, which we appreciated. The longanisa was actually pretty good, and the tocino was decent. Unfortunately, the biggest letdown was the rice -- which is kind of the heart of a silog meal. We ordered garlic fried rice, but it was extremely bland and lacked flavor completely. Honestly, plain homemade steamed rice has more flavor. Since the rice makes up such a big part of the dishes, it affected the entire meal, including the tocino burrito, which ended up being disappointing too. Really wanted to love this place, but overall it just didn't hit the mark flavor-wise for us.

Never fail with serving delicious food consistently. Whenever I am craving Filipino food, Clarita's…read moreis the place to go. They have the closest style of cooking as my mom's. And my mom was the best cook ever! Fast service and friendly staff/ owners also. The place is clean and cozy.

I truly appreciate the excellent service at Caritas. After attending Simbang Gabi, I stopped by the…read morerestaurant even though they officially open at 11:00 AM. To my surprise, they kindly allowed me to come in before 10:00 and still served me hot, freshly cooked food. I ordered the bangus sinigang, and it was absolutely delicious, the fish was very fresh and perfectly cooked. You can really taste the care and quality they put into their food. The staff were welcoming and accommodating, which made the experience even better. I will definitely be coming back to order more turon and try their other dishes. The place is good enough for a quick dine-in and they maintain the cleanliness. Highly recommended!

Had a private home party last night for 24 people and the theme was Filipino cuisine . I had read a…read morelot of stellar reviews for Tina's business and decided to try her . Without a doubt , Tina 's service , menu and communication was all on point ! Such a very kind lady who was very willing to suggest an appropriate menu , describe the dishes chosen and none of them were a disappointment ! They were all generous portions and as per filipino custom , enough for guests to take home some of their favorites . The guests loved every dish and standout dishes were the Mango salad , the Pork Sisig , the beef Kaldereta , and the Veggie lumpias . The desserts as well deserve compliments ... the Turon , Cassava cake and Biko coconut sticky rice . I highly recommend Tina's Kusina a Filipino party and just know her menu is more extensive than above , so i look forward to using her catering skills again in the future !!

We hired Tina to cater our family reunion, and they were absolutely fantastic! From start to…read morefinish, the whole process was smooth and stress-free. Booking was super easy, and communication was great -- quick responses, clear updates, and very helpful suggestions about portion sizes (which made planning so much easier). The owner was friendly and accommodating, even offering to make dishes that weren't listed on the menu. The food itself was amazing. We ordered a variety of Filipino dishes, and everyone kept asking who made the food because it was so good. You can really tell it's cooked with care and authentic flavor. She even delivered the food herself, which shows how much pride she takes in her work. They have a great selection of Filipino favorites but also offers other cuisines, so there's something for everyone. I'd definitely recommend them for any gathering -- we'll be ordering again for sure!

Toppings Tree is one of those low key Filipino spots you end up circling back to when the craving…read morehits. I Its very homey. Crispy pata and lechon kawali are where its at. That crunchy pork fat situation is real and they don't skimp on portions. Java rice and silogs hit, munggo is hearty, and most of the meat dishes are well-seasoned and tender. This is the type of place you go family-style so you can try a bit of everything. Can't complain about the service. Spot can look a little worn, but you're here for the food, not the aesthetics. Not every dish is perfect (had lumpia and fried rice that were just okay), but value and portions carry. Solid go-to when you want Filipino comfort food. Would come back, especially for that crispy pata.

My coworker and I got takeout from here for lunch during the week. I ordered a vegetarian fried…read morerice. The fried rice was plentiful, but it was a little oily and just okay. We ordered at the front and waited outside until our order was ready. It didn't take a very long time. There aren't a ton of vegetarian options, so I don't know if I'd come back myself. I wouldn't mind going back with my coworker if they wanted to go.

OHHHH THIS IS SOO GOOD. My partner and I were visiting San Jose for 5 days and we came here twice…read morebecause it's that good! It's located in a strip mall with EXTREMELY LIMITED parking. The first time we had to circle around multiple times and then risk parking in a tiny spot. The second time we came right when it opened 10:30am and beat the rush You order at one of 3 kiosks. We each got the 2 proteins (fried chicken and hainan chicken) with the house salad and chicken rice. The singapore chili sauce was ok when mixed with the ginger scallion oil. The thai ginger soy was amazing. The sesame garlic was very sweet; I wasn't a fan. The fried chicken was amazing esp with the thai ginger soy. Hainan chicken was moist and delish. Chicken rice so good. Salad refreshing. I wish we had this in my town!

Hainan chicken is something my parents always ordered at the Chinese restaurant. It is nostalgia…read moreoverload. I got the hainan chicken with white meat, no skin, with half chicken rice, half salad. You have to order on the screens and they only take credit card. If you sign in to their rewards, you can collect points. Parking in the back is more plentiful than the front. Tables are mostly clean but could use a wipe down between customers.

Super cute Filipino/asian store! With all the big stores like Seafood City and Island Pacific, I…read morehope they survive and thrive for a long time. They have a small produce section and I found malunggay! Also got green mangoes (about bit pricey). Everything was super fresh. Definitely would be back!

I like supporting this small business in Sunnyvale. They are conveniently located next to one of my…read morefavorite hole in the wall Pinoy restaurant, Clarita's. They have all the *fresh* produce needed to make your homemade tinola, arroz caldo, singigang, adobo-they got it all. They tend to regularly have stuff I can't find at even Seafood city such as green baby mangoes, malunggay (moringa in English), and calamansi! I usually call ahead to confirm before I make the drive out. It's also a very well maintained/ clean store. They have their snacks, random filipino knick knacks (barrel man, mini parol, etc.). Leading up to the holidays, they will have those gigantic stars to celebrate Christmas in Filipino style. Many of these small stores are hard to come by these days as many are closing up shop so please visit this place for your Pinoy needs.

Tokyo Central had a surprisingly wide selection of Japanese snacks, specialty items, and premade…read moremeals. The produce section was not as extensive as those at other Asian markets, but it was still adequate. However, the store carried many unique candies and snacks that I have not seen elsewhere. Notably, sakura flavored products were especially common during my visit. There were two large sections dedicated to premade meals, including rice bowls, hand rolls, onigiri, and sushi. The rolls seemed overly heavy on the rice, with relatively little fish filling. The prices also felt somewhat high for the portion sizes. However, the store offers a 20 percent discount on sushi and bento boxes daily after 6 PM. I ordered the nigiri combination, which included salmon, tuna, and scallop. The scallop was plump, and the tuna was sliced thickly. The salmon was slightly thin but still rich and fatty. Overall, the fish quality was good. The sushi rice was above average, with a distinct vinegar flavor despite being refrigerated. The total cost for the eight pieces was close to restaurant pricing, though the convenience factor partly justified it. I would rate this market a 3.5 out of 5 but rounded up for the good sushi rice. I would recommend shopping elsewhere for produce, but this is a good place for snacks and premade meals, especially after 6 PM.

Tokyo Central as replaced the former Marukai Market in Cupertino. I didn't realize it initially but…read morethe iconic Don Quixote chain in Japan is the parent company, which explains why their private label Jonetz products are featured in the store. The store is clean and popular, with all sorts of Japanese items. There's Andersen bakery items, food to-go, big variety of Japanese soft drinks, and a rotation of weekly features with goods from different parts of Japan. Great location with very good adjacent stores like Izumi Matcha, Daiso, Curry Hyuga, Hui Lau Shan dessert, etc.

My clients brought me here for dinner. The food and service was good. Will come back again with the…read morewife.

We frequent Ginger café twice a week.( for many many years) Never had a complaint until today…read more The radio was in full volume, not music just talk We asked Sara, the server to lower the volume and she refused. We left. We are very disappointed and won't come again unless the issue is taken care of. Your customers Edna and husband.

Ladies are very hospitable. Two sides to the restaurant. One side has grills and hoods for sucking…read moreup all the smoke if you decide to grill your meat at the table. Be careful as not all menu items have prices listed. Always best to ask if you don't see the price posted. Cheese corn was yummy. At just under $15, I think this is standard. Fried chicken was tasty. It was just fried without the extra sauce. Not bad. It was piping hot and cooked to order. Skin was crispy. Pieces were small, which I appreciated for wings. Super large chicken parts gross me out as they're pumped full of hormones, so I prefer smaller pieces anyway. These were the perfect size. It would be nice to try their grilled meat since they had grilling stations and vents at the tables. I just didn't feel like doing the work today. All together, not a bad experience. Located in a plaza. Parking lot is small and often times full.

The food was good, but quite expensive. Service took long, and the place was not well maintained at…read moreall.