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Manila Eatery

3.4 (148 reviews)
InexpensiveFilipino
Closed • 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Pork + Chicken Lumpia Shanghai | 100 pc - $40
Cherylynn N.

What's the worst thing someone can bring to a potluck? (A) One 2-liter bottle of off brand cola. (B) A pack of hotdogs with no buns. (C) Something from the grocery store with a reduced price/day-old sticker STILL on it! This is always up for a hot debate...along with what's the best thing to bring to a potluck. How about what's one of the best crowd pleasers? LUMPIA! I did a price comparison for seven Filipino restos from SF (Excelsior/Balboa Park) to DC/Colma area and Manila Eatery had the second most reasonable price: 100 pc lumpia shanghai for $40! The first is at Fil-Am ($37) but good luck trying to reach a live person on the phone. The other restos I contacted are charging $50-$55. Manila Eatery offers chicken or pork lumpia shanghai. I called in and ordered 100 pc, half pork and half chicken lumpia shanghai. They need several hours' notice for pick-up (cc's accepted). The lumpia shanghai is rolled tight and uniform, cut into thirds and fried to a golden-brown, crunchy deliciousness. The pork is more flavorful and moister than the chicken. But, a dip into the sweet and sour sauce...problem solved. They add vents to the takeout boxes (no tray) so the freshly fried lumpia shanghai will stay crunchy. Overall, pretty solid lumpia shanghai and the price is right. If you're looking to bring some savory, crunchy deliciousness to your next potluck, Manila Eatery got you!

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Cecilia R.

Fantastic Filipino Food!! Manila Eatery has that cafeteria-style mom and pop type feeling right when you walk in and their food is truly authentic. The 4/5 stars is just because their cleanliness could be a little better and their menu options aren't always available. I think they are still getting on their feet after COVID - a few times they have been out of some of the staple dishes (longaniza, lumpia, beef stew). It's sad because when they do have it, the flavor is on point! I'm just waiting for their standards to get back to give them that 5 stars

Maryam B.

It was my first time here The couple behind the cashier are very friendly I ordered one of their 2 item combo plate . For a $15 ( tax included) + tops I was expecting a bigger portion. They put 2 tiny ice cream scoops of rice . The food quality and taste was not satisfactory. I was so hungry and I was around the area and as always I wanted to try something new .

Andrew V.

I almost felt disrespectful at this portion of this two item plate. $13 for two white rice scoops. Literally 2 tiny pieces of beef Kaldereta with all veggies. 2 little chicken adobo pieces Then 5 little Shanghai lumpia's for $3 probably wouldn't come backs

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Nerissa D.

I had family visiting from Virginia and they specifically requested for Filipino food, specifically, chicken lumpia. Of course, I'm happy to oblige since I don't eat pork. So glad Manila Eatery was open on a Monday and most of all, serve chicken lumpia which is rare. Man, I ordered 5 orders and there were 8 of us. I'm bummed I didn't get a chance to take a pic of everyone's order. Once they sat down, they started to eat. Staff: there was a nice lady who helped us out. We weren't familiar w the dishes so we were asking lots of questions. It's not a fancy place but food is not bad either. It's served buffet style and you choose between 2-3 items. This way, you can have more than one main entree. Food: we ordered chicken adobo (could use more chicken breasts or thighs to have more meat), chicken lumpia ( must have been good cuz I only got one. They are a bit tinker than what I'm used to) fried fish (it wasn't too greasy) longanisa (I was told it was delicious, pancit, nilaga and turon for dessert. Price: is very reasonable for the portions. Location/Parking: restaurant is located at Colma Metro shopping center so there's plenty of parking spaces. I'm addition before or after you can walk off what you've eaten and go shopping. This place may not fancy but food is good it gets busy during lunch time. I highly recommend coming as soon as they open which we did or go after lunch crowd has dies down. Enjoy!

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Food is always good, service is always great and the ambiance reminds you Philippines

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Great authentic food, very nice staff. Family run for decades and a hidden gem. Highly recommended

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Amazing service and lovely staff, the food was amazing along with the ambiance of the restaurant.

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Great food. Excellent customer service good choice of food. I highly recommend this place.

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3 years ago

Filipino food the way supposed to be. Taste like home cooked. Tasty and Reasonable. Only negative is that it closes early @4:30pm

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Love this place! I come here on days that o work from home. It's close to me super convenient. Tasty and delicious Filipino food.

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Go-to for some filipino comfort food when I'm too lazy to cook. Karenderia style nom! They also serve ice cream.

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This place is our ride-or-die Filipino restaurant, and for good reason. Every visit, we roll with…read morethe same legendary order: Lumpia Shanghai à la carte, combo sisig, and a bowl of garlic rice and every single time, it hits like a warm hug from someone's lola. The food is Asian comfort at its absolute peak. The lumpia? Crispy, savory perfection. The sisig? Sizzling, bold, and dangerously addictive. And that garlic rice was simple, fragrant, and the kind of side dish that quietly steals the whole show. The service and ambiance are exactly what you'd expect from a tasty Asian restaurant. you will leave stuffed, satisfied, and already planning your next visit before you've even left the parking lot. If you know Filipino food, you already know. And if you don't...this is your sign to find out.

Really enjoyed this Filipino spot -- the portions are generous, the food is flavorful, and…read moreeverything came out fresh and satisfying. We ordered a couple of silog dishes along with the sizzling chicken sisig. One silog plate came with beef tapa (with the option of grilled or pan-fried) and chicken tocino, while the other included longanisa and pork tocino. Everything paired perfectly with their garlic fried rice, which was honestly one of the highlights of the meal. The sizzling chicken sisig was packed with flavor, and the portions were definitely enough to share or take leftovers home. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. I also noticed two different families order the lechon kawali and kare-kare, and both said those are their favorite dishes here -- definitely taking that as a recommendation for next time. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu!

Fil-Am Cuisine - Best combo! 1 pork and 1 chicken! You'll be dancing when eating!

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Fil-Am Cuisine offers traditional Filipino entrees, including lumpia and pancit, I only come here…read morefor the Pork and Chicken BBQ which is hands down the BEST Filipino BBQ you can find in the Bay Area! The portions are huge (2 servings worth) compare to those you see in other places that also sell Filipino BBQ. The place is very small, not intended for dine-in, ordering only for to-go, cafeteria style. Parking can be challenging, you're lucky if you find street parking close by. I always get dropped off while my family waits in the car. Prices are very reasonable, they only accept cash. If you have a large same day BBQ order, it's best that you call for availability so they can put it aside. Highly recommend if ever in Daly City! Make sure you get the BBQ!

For a casual bite of great Filipino BBQ, you can't go wrong with this place. The restaurant…read moreembraces a hole-in-the-wall vibe while serving tasty, affordable food. I ordered the BBQ chicken, BBQ pork, and pork adobo, and all were really enjoyable. The BBQ chicken skewer (9/10) was probably the standout. It had a nice sweet and tangy flavor, and the char added great depth. The BBQ pork (6.5/10) had a similar profile, but the meat was mostly fat, which made it less enjoyable. The pork adobo (8/10) was tender and came with a rich, savory sauce that paired perfectly with the rice. I also had the lumpia (7.5/10). They were super crispy but lacked much flavor in the filling. Still solid, but I've definitely had better. This is a great spot for Filipino BBQ and classic staples. I'd definitely order the BBQ chicken again while also trying some other items. There's a reason this place is so well known in the community for serving great, affordable food.

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This restaurant truly deserves a great Yelp review! We came all the way from L.A. to visit Napa…read moreValley and San Francisco, and after eating at several American restaurants and ordering steak the whole trip, I told my husband that before leaving San Francisco, I really wanted Filipino food. I found this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad we did! They have their own parking, which is already a plus. As soon as we walked in, I loved the ambiance and the interior--it felt warm and inviting. When I looked at the menu, everything sounded so delicious that it was hard to choose. For appetizers, we ordered the chicharon bulaklak and squid balls--both were amazing, especially when dipped in vinegar. For our main dishes, we had nilagang baka, and the broth and meat were incredibly flavorful and comforting. The garlic fried rice was perfect, and the chicken inasal was absolutely delicious--marinated so well and cooked just right. We also ordered halang-halang na manok and ginatang crispy pata to go, and I can't wait to enjoy them at home. To top it all off, the server gave us free leche flan, which was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and I will definitely come back!

Service is mediocre. Do better. It's very disappointing to see Filipino restaurants like this…read morelacking SO MUCH hospitality. Kept giving this place benefit of the doubt but yall really out did yourselves today lol pls do us paying customers A HUGE FAVOR and get out of the service industry. Everyone that worked today 4/25. Idk what was in the air in yall restaurant but if I was your guys manager I'd be very embarrassed to see this review on behalf of you all.

Ling Nam Restaurant and Bakeshop - Buffet Plate

Ling Nam Restaurant and Bakeshop

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The senorita bread was soft & I like the size of them! It's great item to bring back to share for…read moreevents or gatherings The price is also great for the amount. It's like sweetened bread with great texture & balance

I actually didn't even know there was a new extension to the bakery. I don't usually have a…read morehankering for Filipino food but that was the group choice when the wait was too long at another spot we initially were going. Their sizzling bangus wasn't too bad. Probably the least oily dish. The sizzling sisig was pretty oily, like WAY oilier than other places I've had it. The wonton soup was not great, very bland and boring. The lechon was BAD, as in the worst I've ever had. It was moist and the skin has a small crunch to it, but to the nose it was VERY odiferous and the taste...SUPER gamey. Tried to add lemon and whatever else I could but it was not good. Sorry. Most places I've gone it's just extra crispy pork belly, but this was...idk... Not many great things I can say about this place. We did have drinks...sago't gulaman. I mainly got it because of what was in it, but also because it said it was "refreshing." I don't know...maybe my idea and their idea of refreshing are different. It was good, but SOOOOO sweet and sugary. Yes, I know it says brown sugar in ingredients, but I didn't think it would be made mainly of it. That is definitely not my type of refreshing. Servers were very nice and friendly. And the food came out relatively fast. I guess the questions is would I ever go back? Probably not. Maybe for starbread, but for Filipino food? There are SO many other better places out there. Maybe we caught them on a bad night but...yeah sorry...no thanks

Avenida Restaurant - CHICKEN AND PORK ADOBO

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Came here for happy hour and had a wonderful time! The food is probably some of the best Filipino…read morefood I've had lately in the bay. You can tell the quality of the food with each bite. The pinakbet was not skimping on the bagoong and was delicious. The kare kare was tender and the bangus sisig had a perfectly crispy bottom. The high quality of the protein here really makes each dish taste worth the price. The cocktails were also really good, I enjoy the purple jeepney which was an ube based cocktail. They do have smaller sizes for entrees that you can order so you can sample more of the menu. Will be back to try to crispy pata! The service was also very warm and friendly, they first asked if we've had Filipino food before (which we have many times) to see if they could help make any suggestions from the menu.

Bustling on a Friday night - great food and great vibes! We had a reservation for the evening and…read moreluckily so, as the restaurant was packed. Located in downtown San Mateo, it can definitely be difficult to find parking, even in the garages. We had to circle around a couple of times until finding a street parking spot. Keep that time in consideration and come early if you have a reservation. The inside has relatively dim lighting and is quite spacy, and there's plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs. Service was pretty quick despite how busy it was, and the servers were great! We ordered: - hot calamansi tea - thai chili & garlic wings - inihaw na pusit - pork sisig - sinigang - garlic rice The food came out pretty quickly and mostly all at once. Standouts of the night were the inihaw na pusit (super tender and chewy, and grilled with a great char) and pork sisig (super umami and tender). With that being said, was very satisfied with all the dishes, and there wasn't one that left a negative impression. I will say that this restaurant does lean on the pricier end, but there's a great ambiance for good food and conversations with friends. Would come back!

Karilagan - binagoongan

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(690 reviews)

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

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

Manila Eatery - filipino - Updated May 2026

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