If you like lean meat, then you are in the right place…read more Crunchy pork skin. The aroma is just that good. Whole roasted pork lechon is best eaten piping hot but don't burn yourself. Parking during weekend pickup is easy. Communication is superb. All friendly staff. Best value. I don't know which Visayan lechon variation it is. There are multiple variations since Visayas is a big region.

Lechon!!! Sooooooo good. Order ahead of time, obviously. 10lbs of pork belly. Incredibly juicy and…read moresuper tender. The only disappointment was having to share it with all the people who came to my party. lol. Staff was very easy to work with. Paid by Zelle. Spent $130. Excited for the next occasion!

Was in the area and stopped by for a quick lunch. Haven't been in a while but was craving some…read moreFilipino food. They have a small market section where you can grab snacks, sauces, and pantry items, and then a hot food area where they serve ready to eat dishes. I got some pancit, longganisa, and lechon. The pancit was solid, the longganisa was juicy and had that sweet flavor, and the lechon was really good. Moist with super crispy skin. Definitely get the sauce with it, it helps cut through the richness. Also grabbed a turon to finish and it was delicious. Left super full and ready to knock out after. Solid spot if you're in the area and craving Filipino food.

Chaaste Family Market is located at 296 Allen Avenue #3 Pasadena California 91106. It is an…read moreauthentic Filipino family Market. This is a small Market that has a little bit of everything that you're looking for from Southeast Asia. It's like a 7-Eleven, Filipino style. It's fun to look at the various items available here. You will always end up with more than just what you were looking for. I enjoy the cracker nuts, dried mangoes, and specialty dried items. Their selection of items is always changing so I like to look at what's new and on display. I will sometimes ask the front counter what just came in. The Fresh Deli, located up a small incline to the left as you enter the market, is spectacular. The flavor of the food permeates the entrance to the market. They have an incredible selection of fresh made food. It is difficult to make a decision between the different items. I asked for some help from the gentleman behind the counter. I've dealt with Christian, Gabriel and Abraham and all three are knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to explain how some of the food was prepared and the special attention that was given to each individual item. I wanted to limit myself to two items. I decided on the special marinated Beef Caldereta and the Lechon Kawali. On another trip I decided to try the Pork Tochino and the Barbecue Chicken Skewers. I can't tell you how happy I am with the flavors of the food from the deli. Everything was done to perfection. The Chicken skewers were tender and moist with a great barbecue flavor. The Toccino had a nice marinade flavor and was not too sweet. The Lechon was tender and had enough fat to give it a great flavor and texture. I have to admit the Caldereta was my favorite. Great taste, texture, and just the right spices to give it a little kick. The rice and noodles were a perfect accompaniment. All the sauces I was given added to the flavor of all the dishes. At the cash register at the front counter I paid for my items and asked about other items coming in in the near future. I found out that they are not always sure what's going to become available but always looking for something that will make their customers happy. This is truly a family establishment. I found out that everybody there is related. They definitely give exceptional service and quality merchandise, and delicious food. I look forward to coming back and trying many other items both in their market area as well as the Deli.

Visited Helen's Kitchen for the first time on a Saturday night and it did not disappoint !!! It was…read moreempty so we seated ourselves right away. The restaurant is smaller but plenty of tables and seating! We ordered the crispy pares overload and the lechon kawali plate. The server and the kitchen worked together efficiently because the food came out in a timely manner so we didn't wait long! Everything was phenomenal. The taste, the flavor, portions and extra sauces, soup and rice. You can ask for extra and they will give it to you! Lechon kawali was delicious and it was my boyfriend's first time trying it and he loved it! Garlic rice wasn't bad, soup on the side was awesome and had great flavor and the overload was definitely more than enough to share!! We will definitely visit again! Thank you, Helen's Kitchen!!

We were out running errands on a Saturday nearby and decided to check this place out based on the…read morereviews. The parking lot had an interesting shape but it wasn't hard for us to find parking. We were seated quickly and we ordered a variety of foods. I had the Crispy Pares, my partner got the the Beef Pares and my in-laws split the Lechon and Sisig. We also tried their Calamansi and Mango juices and a Halo Halo for dessert. Overall, it wasn't bad but nothing here really stood out to me. If I'm honest, the home cooking of my in-laws (who are Filipino from the Philippines) tastes better. For me, the beef broth was super oily and the garlic rice smelled like garlic but didn't taste like anything. The crispy pork was both super crunchy (which I like) but also tough (the meat that is). I don't try the Sisig but I could hear my MIL muttering in Tagalog and I'm pretty sure thy were not kind words about the Sisig's flavor. Maybe the best items would have been in the overload upgrade but none of us were starving that we felt the need to try it out. Maybe next time? The juices were good though but the Halo Halo was a bit sad. It was like 92% ice cream, 4% rice crispy and corn flakes on top, 3% shaved ice, and 1% "other." I don't recall seeing any jellies, beans or fruit (though my partner said he saw ONE jelly. Last, I recognize this is a small family business and I support small businesses but as we say there eating, a few other tables exited and none of their tables were ever cleaned. It didn't really affect us but I was surprised that the staff was just chatting and on their phones for about 20 minutes and not bussing or clearing tables. It was slow at the time (as we were the last diners) but it was also kind of gross and as we were on our way out, I saw another group enter.

Wow I honestly wasn't expecting such a small mom and pop shop to be probably my new favorite…read moreHawaiian spot, but here we are. TK Cafe has thoroughly impressed me off first impression, and if I was closer, I'd probably be a regular here. For how much we ordered, the food didn't take too long to come out and genuinely, was so good. We got a lot here, from the garlic shrimp to the popcorn chicken, and so much more. The popcorn chicken was, without a doubt, my favorite item. We originally came here because a friend said they had the best popcorn chicken, and I'd honestly agree. It was crispy but also still a bit juicy and I feel like most places go heavily into the crisp aspect and it ends up just seeming overcooked. But it was a 10/10 here. The proportions are huge, so it's easy to over order. The crab rangoons were good on the portions and crispness and not overly filled with cream cheese which is nice. The noodles were good, pretty average, same with the Mac salad. The garlic shrimp was a bit overly garlic-y, but it was still good. If you're looking for a new Hawaiian spot, definitely check out TK Cafe. The proportions are huge and the taste is amazing. If I'm ever in Monrovia again, I'd definitely be stopping by!

Not too many Hawaiian spots in the SGV, but I'm glad I came across this one. It sits in a corner of…read morea large strip mall with plenty of parking. All the familiar Hawaiian items are here, and then some. They offer A LOT of different dishes, including a whole bunch of dim sum. And their beverage menu is extensive as well, from your basic teas to milk tea boba and slushies. It's pretty impressive how these folks are able to squeeze all this food in this tiny little restaurant. Decided to go with the dish that everyone who has been to Hawaii has eaten at some point: the loco moco. I thought it might be a good way to gauge how authentic their food is. Ordered a side of Portuguese sausage musubi as well. Yeah, I'm a pig. Loco Moco - 5/10: so yeah. This definitely isn't your traditional loco moco, or at least the dish that I grew up eating (808 born and raised). Two patties, mounds of rice, eggs (unfortunately served over hard...should always be over easy so the yolk comes out) side mac salad - check, check, check and check. But then they bury on the bottom of this dish a bunch of stir-fried veggies, which threw me off a bit. This dish ain't supposed to be somewhat healthy. And then they throw a very light brown sauce on it that definitely isn't gravy. More like a brown sauce you'd mix in with pan-fried noodles. Yeah, just not the way this dish is supposed to made. But at least they give you a lot of it! - Portuguese Spam Musubi - 7.5/10: this one was much better. All the elements were there, and yes, they used Portuguese sausages. Hard to screw up musubi, but believe me, it can be done. Two pieces come in an order and they're on the larger side. So yeah, a little disappointed. I will say though that if I'm in the area again, I might order some dim sum. Happy feasting!

Food was delicious!! Texted to place an order for pick up…read moreon Saturday and they were quick to respond. Zelle and Venmo payment accepted. Sent an address for pick up. They were on time (I was not), but they were super nice about it. Even helped me put it in my car. Lumpia was crunchy and had good flavor. Turon was perfection. I like the skinny turon because I can eat a bunch and not feel bad about it . Would definitely order from them again and next time I'll be trying their other dishes as well.

Found Pinoy Eats on Yelp for a last minute order for a work potluck the following day. Pinoy Eats…read morewas so easy to communicate with! I texted them and received a response very very quickly. I placed the order at 3:30pm with a delivery scheduled for the next day at 9am; that's how last minute I was on this and I am so grateful they could fulfill the order because the food is DELICIOUS! I ordered a half tray of lumpia and a half tray of turon and they arrived hot, fresh, and crispy! I definitely enjoyed a few before bringing it to work. The turon was especially good because it wasn't overly sweet like others I've had. There's is just the right amount! The order was delivered about 15 minutes before the scheduled time and it went very smoothly; very friendly service with the delivery guy. There were other trays of lumpia and turon at the potluck but my coworkers raved about the flavor and crispiness of the food from Pinot Eats. I highly recommend them for your catering needs and I'm definitely saving their number for all of mine. Thanks Pinoy Eats!

Catered here and the good is delicious The Turons are good…read more( frued bananas) Prices are reasonable for the amount

My fiancé and I always pass by Art's Kitchen, and say "we gotta go there!" but forget. So glad we…read morefinally remembered and did it! We both love Filipino food for its warmth and flavor, and Art's Kitchen met the mark. We got to try a lot of their dishes: Pancit Bihon, Lechon Kawali sisig, Filipino Pork Adobo, and Mechado Filpino Pork Stew, with a container of rice. Only thing we didn't get to try was their lumpia, so we already know we will have to try that next time! I found myself reaching for the Pancit Bihon again and again, which is a thin vermicelli noodle with chicken and veggies. It had the perfect satisfying bite to it and a subtle flavor. It was the perfect pairing to all the other dishes! Haha, I'll even eat this noodle just with rice. As far as their meat dishes, I loved their Lechon Kawali. The texture was so fun to eat - crispy on the outside, and tender pork belly on the inside. I'm talking crispy like so crispy and crunchy. The texture had a crackling crisp crunch to it! Art's Kitchen is a great take-out place and a well-priced for what you get for food in the area. We'll definitely be back to pick up more goodies, especially their sisig and pancit!

Pang Inasal absolutely hit the spot for us. My wife and I came in craving some Filipino comfort…read morefood, and this place delivered in every way. She ordered the sisilog (crispy pork with fried eggs), and I went with the Binagoongan talong (sautéed eggplant with shrimp paste). Both dishes were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly, rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying. We paired our meals with refreshing sago't gulaman, made with tapioca pearls, sweet syrup, and Filipino-style gelatin. It was the perfect sweet, icy finish. Customer service was great from start to finish. Staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Pang Inasal did not disappoint, and we'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu. Highly recommended!

The place is at the corner of what looks like a deserted square on S Glendora blvd... and it made…read moreme nervous that the place was empty, but open til 9pm. It's a large-ish space, and I guess kind of like a sit-down place (not "turo-turo/cafeteria style like some Filipino joints), with a ton of Filipino snacks on the counter. Plenty of seats that have seen better days. A portion of the restaurant is covered in plastic to house some construction equipment ? I asked for the pork sisig ala carte and decided to add an order of kalderetang kambing and 2c of rice. Big mistake buying more than one entree when you are taking it home and have no clue how their food tastes. I trusted Yelp too much. . Sisig had a 1:1 ratio of meat to bell peppers. I also couldn't help but feel lile the peppers were undercooked, even raw. Maybe that was their style, but I also disliked the mayo on top. Now the kalderetang kambing had a strange fishy (gamey) smell in the car. When I tried it at home, the meat looked so red and tasted way too sweet, not at all like the Kalderetas I'm used to back home. The meat was falling off the bone soft though. This is my problem with Filipino restaurants in the US - if they can't make dishes better tasting than what I make at home (i rarely cook but im a good eater), I cannot rate them high at all. I've eaten too much Filipino food in my life to know what tastes good. I feel bad because the folks who work here/(owners?) are pretty nice and they were working on Valentines. But the current rating they have is misleading. If you're going for the big entrees like I did, and are used to Gerry's Grill type sisig, prepare to be disappointed. Yelp, you did not come thru for me this time.

Really happy to have a spot like this around. I've tried a few different things here and the food…read morehas been consistently satisfying. The Tapsilog was very good. The beef was flavorful and paired perfectly with the garlic rice and eggs. I also ordered the Lumpiang Shanghai, which came out hot and crispy and was honestly one of my favorite things on the table. On another visit I tried the Pansit Canton and Pinakbet with Bagnet, and both tasted comforting and home-style. Portions felt fair and the food tasted freshly made. One thing I'm hoping to see in the future is more Filipino desserts added to the menu. Things like Halo Halo, Taho, or other traditional sweets would be amazing, especially after a savory meal. Looking forward to coming back and seeing how the menu grows.

Came here on a Sunday during open at 11am. I was the first customer and got my Silog Combo order…read more(Longanisa and Steak) in less than 15 minutes. After tax and tip it rang up to $25.74. The amount was filling, was able to split it between myself and my wife. The Longanisa had flavor but tasted different from the type I usually buy from the market. It definitely had less oil than what I'm used to which could be a good thing. The tapsilog (steak) was tasty, cooked well and had a good amount of flavor. The ambiance is that the seating is shared amongst the establishments in Blossom Market Hall. Sometimes there's a live band. There's also a water dispenser to the left of this food stand if you wanted to get your own water.

My family and I enjoyed this! Lomo Saltado and chicken are delicious and flavorful!…read more The Lomo Saltado: I loved how the rice was slightly seasoned and the oil from the beef meshed with the fries, onions and tomatoes. Carbs on carbs Chicken: Cooked perfectly! Nothing plain and dry here! I am a fan of the chimichurri sauce- it adds a fresh herbaceous accent to anything you eat. These were well deserved meals after a long week. Treat yourself!

Helping out a friend who was staying in the area, I asked what he wanted to eat as I would pick it…read moreup for him. "I don't know, maybe something Chickeny." To the yelp app I go and Pollo Mania comes up. Sounds Chickeny to me. Peruvian rotisserie is a delicacy in my opinion, so I ordered the chicken with two sides and got the rice and beans with flour tortillas. Enough food for us to share and to give him a couple of meals the next day so he wouldn't have to cook. All for under $40 - sounds good to me. And not only did it sound good, the taste was AMAZING. I seriously had to force myself to stop eating because I wanted to keep stuffing my face. I will be back soon because that chicken was that tasty.

This is long overdue. Draft needed to be shared hehe. Been…read morehere several times now and it's always delicious and made with attention to detail. Eduardo the owner is ALWAYS very attentive and full of joy to serve us. He checks on us to make sure everything is ok with our orders. Kiren the other owner has been awesome too, since our first visit. She was concerned my daughter wasn't eating. Also, always checking in on us. She remembered us the second time we came and asked if my daughter if she was doing better because the first time we were there she had morning sickness so she couldn't enjoy her food. I love finding hidden GEMS, especially Mexican restaurants, with real Mexican food!! What can I say ?! We love it ! Five times here. No regrets. Always good. Food is delicious! Service is AWESOME! Always so friendly, warm, & helpful since the first time we found them. . :D Can't believe it took me so long to find this hidden gem living nearby and around here all the time. How did I find it ?? Well, how do I, and we all, find all my / our favorite restaurants? I Yelped of course !!! :D I was in the area looking for a good place to eat. I yelped Mexican food and TA DA ! I would have never found it, since it's sort of hidden in an area less traveled, in the shopping center across from the West Covina Mall, behind sushiholics & The Bundt place. Same center where Panera is & Sushiholics, except it's on the back side street, on California Ave. I would have never walked over there, on the backside of the shopping center. Just happy to have found it now! Besides GREAT SERVICE, GREAT FOOD ! We are suckers for birria. So 1st time here we had birria chilaquiles with over medium eggs plate, quesabirria, and ramen birria hehe ! YUMMM Yes, it was good, a little spicy for me, but good. I always have to clarify how I want my eggs at restaurants because believe it or not some cooks don't understand that over medium means soft yolks. They sometimes bring me over hard and that's not what I ordered. Over medium eggs have to be just right! No runny whites and no hard yolk. I explained that to Eduardo when ordering because I didn't want hard or soft; runny & gooey whites ewww. So I'm always very specific. Eduardo said no problem, if we don't get them right we can remake them for you. :D Woohooo ! They were perfect! Not many places get it right the first time, so they always remake them, but not here ! PERFECTION !! Thank you Eduardo!! I was happy ! Can't forget about the coffee!!! Oooh coffee! We love coffee so when the owner told us iced coffee ! Whoa ! Our eyes lit up ! YESSSSS please! It was good as well and when she saw we had finished it, she offered us a free refill. Thank you my new friend! You're the best !!! You made our day !!! We were like we're coming back !!! 2nd time, I had bulgogi breakfast bowl with over medium eggs ! I love eggs with beef ! Who doesn't ?! lol Eggs were perfect ! Beef was perfect too ! My grandson ate all my bulgogi though lol! I guess he liked it too. 3rd time on Friday 7/25/25 Eduardo always very cheerful & welcoming :) I ordered the chicken salad lunch, daughter ordered the green pozole! She's a sucker for green pozole hehe. I loved my salad! It was perfect! The chicken was perfect, pulled pieces with a green dressing that was whoa soooo YUMMMM ! This is making me hungry now. Daughter said pozole was good too Of course we will be back !! Need to try to yellow curry ! Next couple times had to order some previously had dishes like Birria ramen, tacos, pozole and chicken salad. Eduardo also accommodated my grandson, as he loves chicken but we get him grilled chicken. So he made a kids version of the chicken salad and it was just perfect and delicious too. PS good spot for kids too. They have a Foosball table ! So when they get antsy, they can go play! Kids love it and play every time. Great thinking! Thank you for this addition to your restaurant ! It's a plus for us with little ones because it helps with their impatience. This is GOLD !! Thank you Eduardo and Kiren ! We will be back next time we're looking for yummy Mexican food or are nearby. Have you tried ? Let me know if you stop by. I'd love to know what was your favorite dish. Happy eating & happy Yelping ! SYOY or IG ;) PS Support small family owned pro American businesses. IYKYK ;) Our communities need to thrive and it's up to us to help our community have the best services & places to eat. McDonald's isn't going anywhere and neither is Taco Bell or Starbucks. Cash is GOLD ! We need to keep cash alive to be able to have tangible spending money in our hands to give to those in need; not fake money that can be censored by technology like in other countries like the one that starts with Ch... Merry Christmas!!! Let's be friends! Dec 2025

Stopped in for a Sunday breakfast with my son and my guy. I ordered chilaquiles, my guy ordered…read moreChicharron plate. I ordered cafe de olla, which was delicious, my son an ice coffee, and my guy a regular coffee. Service was great, food was good but this time the plate was loaded. My guy didn't care for his chicharron plate, he said "the sauce was tangy, soury tasting." He didn't send it back, but he ate the beans and potatoes, the tortillas were like quesadillas, which he was shocked because he thought it was just tortillas, what a nice surprise. My son had the same as me, and his plate was almost empty. I tapped out because the serving was huge, I was satisfied. The service was a 5+, the ambience was another 5+ but a 4 for the chicharron plate. Maybe it was slightly off. Will definitely come back again..