Manila's Lechon Manok is my family's favorite place to buy chicken chicharon (fried chicken skin). The service is very quick whether you're ordering for here or to-go. They have bar stools for individual or couple seating, as well as tables for larger parties. They have a large menu of delicious Filipino food, but for me I just want their chicken skin with suka and rice. Unlike pork skin, the chicken chicharon is thin and crispy. It's perfect for snacking or scooping up rice. read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Chicharon - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

A pleasant surprise! I was actually at CVS in the same strip mall on Christmas Day and noticed Manila Lechon's door open. Came in and inquired if garlic rice and proteins were available. Affirmative but they were out of eggs and they had a fried rice with scrambled eggs bits available. Not a concern and was curious to try to their sausage (longanisa) and pork tocino. Brought these home for brunch for me and the hubby. Amazing! I'm not a regular here but for me this is more of a to-go place. It is a small cafeteria type vibe. The older ladies taking the orders and cashiering are super sweet. Great experience overall. 4 stars! read more

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The food is cooked and reheated so often that bone fragments are in everything. I was not happy

Delicious quick service ready to eat food. Clean restaurant and family owned. Lots of seating available read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Lechon - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

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On a whim, my buddy and I stopped in for a quick snack bite of their Lechon Belly. The inside is quite cozy. On the left is a countertop with a large selection of prepared hot foods (fried fish, rice dishes, etc.) along with a menu of prepared-to-order dishes (sisig, bulalo, kalderetang kambing, etc.). In the middle is a couple of mixed agate tables with a handful of round, wooden, high tables against the front window. The cash register and meats menu are towards the center back. On the right is the counter with all the meats on display - lechon kawali (crispy pork) and more. My buddy and I grabbed just a quick snack of a half pound of their lechon belly ($17.99 per pound). The inner meat is slightly sweet and salty and just incredibly juicy and tender. The top is ultra thin and crispy. It comes with 2 sides - a sort of vinegary, soy kind of sauce and the (my fave) a sweeter, tangy sort of lechon liver sauce. ($17.99 per pound). Got a half p read more

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Came in kind of late. My uncle wanted a beef kabob but the wait would be 20 min and I knew he was hungry. We got him pancit. I also got two sausages and an order of both chicken and pork Chicharron. The place is clean and staff is friendly. I have to come back so I can try more items. Service was quick. Pricing was reasonable. read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Menu - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

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Big selection of Filipino classic foods, all already prepared. Manila's Lechon is located in a strip mall, in the heart of Carson's filipino town. It has a bit of seating for dine-in, though the majority of people coming in were doing carryout. It's nice to be able to get lunch before 11am, since they open early for breakfast. My wife and I shared a 2 item combination plate ($11.99). Depending on what you get, it might be cheaper to get the items separately. It came with white Jasmine rice, and we ordered another large scoop for $2.50. A can of soda was $1.50. As typical, we chose one stick of the pork bbq, and a cup of the pork sinigang. All of this was from the left side of the restaurant, and you pay in the middle once prepared. They accept credit cards for over $10. In terms of the food, it had a ton of flavor but was extremely oily. The pork bbq stick had thinly sliced pork shoulder, bunched together on a stick and glazed with a very delicious sugarly sauce. Because it was so fatty, even though it had been thoroughly cooked, the meat was still moist. But this meant that many of the pieces were just total fat, unedible. The soup had large chunks of pork rib tips, but this made the broth so oily that we couldn't really eat it. Normally, we can just spoon it over the rice, but even that was difficult because of the fattiness. The soup just ended up being a conduit to keep the pork meat and vegetables hot, but the meat was tasty. Having a lot of rice is a must here. We finished everything, and I could still eat a little more, so decided to get the 1/2 portion of the namesake, Lechon Kawaii ($7.50), which is displayed on the right side of the restaurant. Super glad I did...had to wait 10 minutes for them to reheat the pork belly and chop it into bite sizes after paying. The piece of pork belly had plenty of meat, and just the right amount of fat along with the crispy skin. It's a good deal for that price, and it came with the peanut dipping sauce and vinegar. We really liked it, and brought about half of it home. All of the ladies inside were super helpful and friendly. They directed us to the hot/cold filtered water dispenser for free water when we only ordered one soda (and even directed me how to use it). They recognized that we were first timers, and everytime I looked their way, they would ask if we needed anything. I had to sheepishly say 'No'...I was just trying to take more pictures for this review. And when we left, they offered us a bag for our leftovers and wished us a genuine 'Good Bye and hope to see you again'. read more

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I used to go here regularly, but found another place for Filipino food. Yesterday, I decided to check them out and what a big mistake! After spending close to $80, none of the food I took home was good. The tortang talong was bland; arros caldo was watery, curry was salty, vegetables Of pinakbet was overcooked and mushy and jeprox tasted like it's been sitting there for a week! Avoid this place. There are waaaay better places to spend your hard earned money. read more

I've been going to Manila's Lechon for more than 10 years. I've shared how delicious their food is, and just realized I haven't written a review here. I enjoy several of their tasty dishes particularly their pakbet, Filipino Menudo, and chicharon bulaklak, lumpia Shanghai, and they're all reasonably priced. The people who work there are nice, and the sisters who run it are sweet. It's a small, very casual place, but it's got enough tables and chairs to accommodate one person to a small group. read more

Great food and service. Very affordable. Very helpful to two non Filipinos. Lots of choices. Only needed was some translation on what we were eating read more

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saw manila's lechon manok while my girlfriend and I were in the area. They had so many great Filipino food options that it was hard to narrow down what I wanted The service was super helpful and extra boxes and wrapping for taking food home the ambiance was Like any other Filipino place warm and cozy read more

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My mom wanted halo halo, so I went here at 6pm on a Monday. One pair at a table eating and talking inside. It was pretty dead. Halo halo was $7.17 after tax. Paid in cash because it said $10 min for cards. Would order again read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

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We have been coming to this place for years, however something odd has changed the vibe. There is a VERY grumpy ...rude ...women who works there now . The breakfast is $13 bucks with 2 over cooked longanisa..NO tomato's and average garlic rice. Why do Filipino joints over charge and lack any type of presentation? No public bathroom.. read more

WARNING: ‼ Beware of this place. Not only was the food not warm, please make sure you check your receipt. We ordered 3 combo plates, an order of lechon kawali and lechon pork belly. Somehow our order came out to $78.50 (see receipt image). If you add the items we ordered on the receipt, it adds to $68.50 but somehow the total came out to $78.50. It would be okay if it was an honest mistake but when we brought it up to one of the male workers, he tried to justify how it came to that $78.50 price even though it wasn't on the receipt. He said the combos had another tax on them that wasn't on the receipt...which makes no sense. He made it sound like there was no mistake. Ultimately, one of the ladies was very nice and kindly recalculated the order on the cash register and saw it was a mistake and refunded us. We wouldn't have cared if it was a couple dollars but $10 is a little too much. Plus we didn't appreciate how the guy was trying to add a tax that wasn't on the receipt to justify the price. Anyway, just make sure you check the receipt if you decide on eating here. read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Receipt - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

Love this place been going there for over 15 years. It's straight forward Filipino food. The staff are really nice. It's no nonsense dress any way you want. read more

I will start by saying you'd be wasting your time and money going here. Their food has to be reheated and refried. It is NOT fresh! It is NOT delicious. It is NOT worth the price. We ordered 3 dishes: - lechon (roast pork) - sisig (chopped up pork bits) - chicken and pork skewers Paid about $50 with tips. I should not have tipped. The food was truly indigestible. I stopped eating after a few bites. What should be a beautiful crispy roasted pork skin was rubbery, tasteless and just disappointing. The sisig was the biggest disappointment and the worst I have ever had. There were hair on little pieces of meat, and it was chewy and disgusting. My jaws were literally painful after chewing and chewing and chewing. It is a no brainer that the food was old. The pork skewers has so much of fat and it was nothing but sweet. A whole pile of plastic spoons fell to the floor. A staff picked it up and placed it back on the holder as if it had no issues. Disgusting especially when your kitchen floor was so dirty! Save your money and go find a nice filipino restaurants, there are many out there. The service here is pathetic and super slow. And it is expensive. I do not recommend this place, it is not worth it. I was disappointed and so were my family. read more

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Ordered few items and sadly they were just so so. My crispy pork was deep fried in a fryer to be reheated and it was beyond dry and we threw it away and couldn't eat it. read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

The most delicious Filipino food. Many items to choose from. Very friendly service. I loved every item I had. I highly recommend this place. Uncle Jimmy is a wonderful person too. read more

We ordered crispy pata and pancit for Christmas from this restaurant. i The crispy pata was good, but the pancit turned bad and became slimy just a few hours after we picked it up. Unfortunately, everything ended up in the trash. We paid $55. We complained right after Christmas, but the restaurant refused to issue a refund, even though we showed a video of everything dumped in the trash. The lady we spoke to, named Racquel, was apologetic and offered to replace the food instead. We claimed the replacement on New Year's Eve. While it tasted okay, it was disappointing--it was mostly just noodles with a few pieces of cabbage and carrots. There was no shrimp, and only a few tiny pork cuts. It felt like a complete rip-off. Never again! read more

Their specialty is "Sinampalokang Kambing" and other goat meat dishes. I call in 20 minutes for a take out or dine so it's ready. The best and the only one I know in Los Angeles area. A hidden nook. read more

Ordered 1/2lb lechon kawali and this is what we got (6oz with the container and wrapper) Ordered to-go so I can have dinner later and received less than what we paid for. I love to support small businesses but hate when they have to cheat us. read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Lechon - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

Bought banana que worth $2. Before ordering I asked if they're new & was told (of course) yes. I guess I bought the left overs! Well turned out they're old & not good. I even warm them but really nasty! One time I ordered paksiw na para & they gave me all bones! read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Manila lechon's banana q. - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

I was really excited to try this place, cause why not. I also brought my co-worker who is Filipino, just so I can have somwonw else who knows what things are supposed to taste like. The lady taking our order, no greeting and she kinda ignores us a bit but that me more time to scope out what I wanted. NGL, all the food liked like it had been sitting out for a few hours *it's buffet style*..but anyway, I went for the usual, pancit, which was not bad, but they didn't have Calamansi, so that was wierd but it was good, not great. Then I had Tocino, I guess I was expecting it to be tender but it was ..tender beef jerky, so I didn't finish that but I did eat it with the rice. I am not sure how exactly, but it was the most driest rice I have had in my life, from a rice cooker. It was like it had been in that thing for a few days, instead of freshly made. I also had *lumpia*, I have never had lumpia that big anf it was pretty bland, there was something sweet but clndt figure out why or what it was that was mmaking it sweet. The lady helping us had the personalty of a rock and super impatient but it's ok we probably won't ever be back but I can say, I tried it and didn't like it. read more

The cashier had a nasty attitude as I was inserting my card, she told me to put my card with a nasty tone, I called her out on it, and she still had the audacity to put the blame on me for my reaction. Excuse me? I wouldn't be calling you out if never gave me such a poor service and with that kind of attitude of yours! Never coming here again, I should listened to the reviews. That old lady at the register! Read what the customers are saying here about you regarding that nasty attitude of yours. FIX IT! DON'T GIVE OUT CUSTOMERS WITH THAT KIND OF ATTITUDE. Calling me disrespectful? Ofc I'll get disrespectful to those who disrespect me. read more

My usual place for lechon was closed so went here... they did the job, but felt more average than my usual. Skin was nice and crispy, texture was about right, but flavor intensity was more average/lacking than exceptional or memorable. Decent amount of parking available too, which is a plus. read more

Very disappointed. I ordered okoy it's old. Not crunchy or crispy it's hard too bite. I called and I told them the situation she told me to returned it HeLLO!!It's Covid. As much as possible I limit my trips to store and she wants me to return it not only that I told her I live in Long Beach. I am not planning or going to buy any of their food. Bad bad bad, don't sell anymore food that you guys know it's not good anymore. It's not fair to us consumers the inconvenience, I paid the amount your asking and I'm getting a poor worst food. Don't take advantage during this pandemic crisis. STOP and Don't reheat or re frying your food‍‍‍ read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - OLD Food. - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

Food was horrible. No flavor. And certain food was hard. Need to do better. I spent $26 for two item combo. Never going here again.

The best Filipino food highly recommended The best Lechon belly in carson crunchy and soft meat Thank you read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

First time ordering food from here for noche buena and they did not disappoint! They even impressed my mother's discriminating taste when it comes to Filipino cuisine! Can't wait to order again for our next special event. read more

This place was GREAT. Pretty familiar with Filipino food hut had never tried deep fried pork belly. This stuff is ADDICTIVE & this spot does it to perfection. The lumpia was great as well. read more

Awesome flavor. I ordered lechon kawali and lechon manok. Extra crispy puffy pork belly and roasted pork belly (crispy skin). They are both great. Why is this a three star? The cleanliness is very very lacking. Flies every where. I found several pieces of string in my meat. I got some burnt skin and black meat. All of these should've been trimmed off. It is truly such a waste of great tasting lechon manok/kawali. The store is ran by an elderly couple. I feel bad even leaving negative comment. I hope they can take this seriously and level up their cleanliness. There is no reason to have an unclean restaurant. Since it's covid and no-one is eating there anyways, make the dining area as queue lanes with 6ft social distancing. Cut out the unnecessary dishes that looks like it shouldn't belong there. Just focus on the items that sells most. Even if this place only sell pork, dinuguan, bikol express, and tomatoed beef stew, they will do well. No one wants to eat from a dirty place. I hope this place can make their facility SPARKLING CLEAN. I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for clean, inviting ambiance. On a positive note, the sauce is on point. I love the lechon sauce and the vinegar sweet soy sauce. Unfortunately, I cannot eat like this often. This place is a once in a quarter treat. Last thing, please wear GLOVES!!!!! Not that I don't trust your hands but it is safer when you handle food with gloves. read more

Breakfast for lunch! Yes, please! I recently got a breakfast combo here for lunch here. Usually Filipino breakfast combos come with egg but here you can get it with egg or a different side. I got a breakfast combo with garlic fried rice, a chicken bbq stick (got this instead of the fried egg) and beef tapa. The breakfast combo was so good! Their garlic fried rice is perhaps the best garlic fried rice I have ever had! It is that good! It is the what garlic fried rice should be like - plenty of steamed rice fried with LOTS of garlic. The chicken bbq stick had big and hearty pieces of lean chicken! It had very good flavor to it! The beef tapa was excellent. The strips of perfectly marinated meat was an excellent match for the garlic fried rice! Everything was so wonderful! I was quite impressed with their breakfast/lunch combo! I will be back here for sure! read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Beef tapa + chicken BBQ + fried rice = Filipino breakfast :) - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

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I craved badly for Papaitan (spicy and bitter stew) and I have called most Filipino turo-turo restaurants in the area but this particular place makes it. I got excited and the lady claimed that the food will be served fresh and hot as soon I get there. Such a nice friendly start from an elderly Filipina! We arrived and we randomly picked(pointed) the food we wanted and my Papaitan was served in a large bowl. So the feast began. It was deliciously made with authenticity and I was really satisfied. The servers were friendly and attentive. It was extra humid that day and the ventilation system was bad so I began to think I was in the Philippines. Such a great experience! read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Similar to my mom's version of Papaitan. Yummers! - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

The food is not good don't go here when I was there eating one costumer forget her iPhone costumer come back right away coz the son track location of the phone it was inside the restaurant nobody wants to admit who has the phone this restaurant is not honest place that's what really bad. read more

I ordered all for takeout ...... the pork belly Lechon was 5 star, 5 times over..... yummy n crunchy. Also, the pork barbecue and chitcharon bulaklak and pork sinigang. Highly recommended. read more

Sorry but not what I was expecting....the Lechon Kawali...no flavor...didn't even taste like pork. The skin was crispy but I had to add vinegar, hot sauce and salt to give flavor. And the Lumpia's....OMG.....the picture can speak for itself read more

Manila's Lechon Manok - Empty Lumpia....what the hell?? Not just one but 4 of them - Filipino Near Me - Carson, California

There pancit is one of the best I had. And there chicharron too . The are friendly and the place is clean.

I love this place! It's my go to spot for Filipino food, especially dinuguan and adobo. The food has always been fresh, and the workers are always so friendly and patient with me when I want to try samples of the food. 1. Public Parking- Moderate sized lot inside shopping center 2. Payment- Cash and card. If you plan on buying less than $10 worth of food, being cash. 3. Seating- Tables for small and large parties read more

Delay in food order but food was good. So it was worth it. If you're ordering for pick up, they want u to pay via phone first.

Their belly lechon is not good at all. The skin was so hard. I would never recommend my friends to buy belly lechon here.