Matthew's Grill - Gaithersburg, MD Authentic Filipino Comfort in the Heart of Montgomery County If you can't visit the Philippines--or if you simply miss authentic Filipino food--a visit to Matthew's Grill will absolutely help set the mood. From the food to the atmosphere to the people (both customers and staff), everything felt wonderfully familiar and welcoming in a Filipino tradition. According to Jimbo (sp?), our greeter and host, Matthe's Grill would be exactly the same as if we were actually there in the Philippines. Born and raised there, and apparently Matthew's cousin, Jimbo's enthusiastic friendliness set the tone for our entire visit. We first heard about Matthew's from an Uber driver who insisted it was the only nearby spot for truly authentic Filipino dishes. Based on our lunch, he wasn't exaggerating. We ordered: Matt's Crispy Pata - a mini mountain of succulent fried pork shanks, bone‑in and beautifully crisp outside and juicy inside. The vinegar dip cut through the pork fat like a flavor katana. Kare Kare - tender oxtail and vegetables in a rich peanut broth. Creamy and rich. CJ's Chicken Wings - reportedly among the top ten in the region, and easy to believe people would make a meal of these alone. Lumpia/Egg Rolls - reminiscent of Mexican taquitos, perfectly fried and addictive. Once you start eating them o it is hard to stop! White Rice - served alongside everything, as it should be. Each dish came with its own sauce or dip to enhance the flavors. I can't personally confirm how authentic each recipe was, but I can say everything was delicious, portions were generous, and we took home more than half for another meal. (We'll be reheating by air‑frying and convection baking--these dishes are far too nuanced and crispy for the microwave!) Service was fast, tables were large and clean (great for families), and complimentary water arrived in big refillable pitchers. Music played at a pleasant background level. The all‑gender restroom is located down the left hallway behind the kitchen--clean and well supplied. Parking is free and plentiful in the shared strip‑mall lot. A note on hours: Matthew's is only open for dine‑in on Thursdays and weekends, though take‑away is available on some other days. It's best to check ahead. We were among the only dine‑in guests on a Friday at lunchtime, but there was a steady stream of customers picking up take‑out orders. If you go, I recommend embracing the Filipino experience. At minimum, it's worth learning how to say "thank you" in Tagalog. We did. Salamat! read more

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First time having Filipino food in MD and did not disappoint! Was seated right away and was asked if we've ever been before or had Filipino food before. Pretty casual spot with friendly and sociable staff! I enjoyed all the dishes we got. Loved their lumpia Shanghai as always. I liked the amount of flavour and salt their sisig had. Their take on halo halo was quite nice too, and not too icy like others I've had, although the flan was a little too sweet to my liking. After we paid, they gave us a free cup of Buko Pandan to share, which was extremely nice and great! Overall, had a great time here; great hospitality and great food for such decent prices! Would come back again if I was in the area. read more

Matthew's Grill - Buko Pandan - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Everything here is so good! Me and my friends enjoyed the lumpia the most. I love how crispy they are and the filling inside is great along with the sweet chili dipping sauce. The pork sisig was delicious! I love the crispiness and the saltiness with the sour. The halo halo was also amazing. The banana and other fruit toppings were chef's kiss. The buko panda was also so flavorful and filled with lots of jelly! The servers are all very friendly and there is a lot of seating inside. I can see why this place is loved by so many people! read more

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Yum! This is the spot my Filipino friends recommended and I can see why. Comfy atmosphere with such friendly service and homecooked meal vibes. Our favorite items were the Binukadkad Na Tilapia, Kare Kare and the String Beans with Garlic. Definitely reccomend coming with a big group to try everything if you've never had Filipino food before! read more

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Came here on a Friday at noon right after Christmas. There wasn't a ton of rush but there were people in and out getting food to go! More of a casual restaurant vibe but enough tables with enough seating for multiple groups of different sizes, with plenty of room. Our waiter was very friendly, came and took our order after we took a while to decide. We weren't sure if we had enough food but our waiter said he thought we had enough but he left us a menu just in case. And he was very correct. The street food appetizer came out around the same time as pork belly. I loved the street food platter, particularly the rolls. The pork belly was also good, it just isn't usually my favorite item. Next came out a huge pile of fried pork, much much larger than we expected and very welcome. This along with the sauce it came with tasted great! And last we got our chicken adobo, which was probably my favorite item after the street food platter. Overall food was delicious, service was fast and good, and if you want some Filipino food you won't go wrong here! read more

Matthew's Grill - Menu - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Came here for the first time to try a Kamayan for a friends birthday and it was spectacular. The table was pre dressed with the banana leaves prior to us arriving and the food was placed around the time we all arrived. When the food was being placed, there was an art behind how it was displayed and prior to eating, we were provided a little history lesson about the components on the table from sauces to the meats. This hole in wall provided a homey vibe with what reminded me of the elders yelling in the kitchen while everyone else sat in the living room chatting. The staff was very accommodating to our group and while we were unaware of when they closed, they never rushed us out. Definitely would try a Kamayan again and would definitely check this place out again. read more

Matthew's Grill - Land and Sea Kamayan - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Open three days a week, You have to visit if in the area on one of those days. We got the chicken adobo, pork sisig, a few rices and halo halos. Check was around 77$. The food is good but the price is fairly high. Lots of big take out orders for party's so the staff kind of try's to be helpful when they are free. The restaurant has had an update since I last visited years ago. read more

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My favorite place, I try a new thing every time I go! Always spectacular. I had never had Filipino food before coming here, and now that I've tried it elsewhere, this is the best in Maryland I've had! read more

You would never think Filipino food with a name like this. But man the food is pretty good! We also had a fish ball appetizer and one with fried tofu and pork belly. That was way too much food for 2 adults and an 11yr old. The fried fish was really well cooked and tasty. The bbq pork skewers were outstanding. My son devoured them with rice. The egg rolls are really tasty and well fried, not soggy and oily. Next time we will order less to save room for desserts that we couldn't try!! Only open Fri-Sun. Parking is easy. The people who work there are very friendly. read more

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Great food. Fresh ingredients and fantastic taste. The Tinola and Nalago are my favorites. The best in the area.

This is my go-to Filipino restaurant in the area! The food is reaaally good and reminds me of my parents' cooking. My favorite things to order are: - Sisig - Bistek - Escabeche - Lumpia - Lechon kawali - Pork bbq The dishes are shareable (for example, one order of sisig was enough for two people), but you have to order the rice separately. I also like the service here. There is one kuya who is really friendly! Unfortunately, they are only open on weekends :( Also, the restaurant itself is pretty small inside (although I've never had an issue finding seating). read more

Wonderful restaurant with delicious Filipino food. Coming in, my wife and I noticed that it was quite busy, so if you have a party of 4 or more, definitely call to make a reservation beforehand. Being a party of 2 on a Saturday we were promptly seated. Being Filipino, it was a very homey feel when being spoke to in Tagalog. Otherwise, the place is very clean and inviting. The food definitely stands out the most to me. It came out quickly and nice and fresh. The pork bbq was simple and yet flavorful. The sizzling sisig came in a large portion, definitely for 2 or more people. It had a nice and crispy texture, but each bite packed with flavor. Definitely coming back to try more dishes. read more

Matthew's Grill - Sizzling Pork Sisig - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Matthew's grill is a Filipino restaurant located at the Festival at Muddy Branch strip mall. They are only open Friday to Sunday. Service is fast and friendly giving you that hometown feel. Servings are decent, big enough to share with 3 people. Food is cooked fresh daily. We ordered the binukadkad na tilapia, caldereta , Sisig and ending with the halo halo and turon with ube ice cream. The caldereta was a bit bland for me and the halo halo was ok. My favorites were the fish, Sisig and turon. read more

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The food was really good! The sisig was the best, and the bihon pancit with pork lumpia shanghai was such a perfect combo--so delicious. The beef caldereta was also tasty with rice, but a little salty for me. Our server, Maria, was super nice and very friendly. Prices are a bit on the pricey side, and the place felt a little dim inside--maybe since they mostly focus on catering. Overall, I enjoyed it a lot and I'll definitely come back! read more

This was my first time eating at this restaurant, and I was not disappointed at all. We had some lumpias of course. Lechon, pata, the chicken adobo, and chicharon. everything was right on point. Specially the chicken adobo. The ambiance was nice, not too lound, and the service was excellent. We went there on a Saturday. I believe they open at 11:30 AM. I suggest you get there early. People started rolling in around 12:30 PM. They get a lot to go orders, but even at that our food still came out on time. The only problem I had with this place was that we ordered calamari and they expect you to eat it with ranch dressing. My bad it tells you on the menu that they serve it with ranch dressing ( but funny thing) if you look at the picture on their menu, it's definitely not ranch dressing !! I pay attention to little details people !! If I am paying, I should have options. For this reason, and only this reason alone. I give them, a 4 or 4.5 Whichever the yelp website allows me to give them. I must clarify, the calamari was cooked to perfection, but the ranch dressing deal was a bit too much for me. otherwise I would have given them a perfect score. even the gulaman, which I had never had before was pretty tasty . read more

Was checking the area where we can get good food before heading to our destination somewhere in Rockville. As a foodie I always check ratings and yes I must say it's a great place for Filipino food. The place was clean, staff and even the owner were awesome. The food oh absolutely worth it... if I'm in the area I will make sure I stop here and so should you. The more the merrier. read more

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This spot is an absolute gem! It was easy to miss but I'm so happy I found it. It's very quaint yet bustling and seems to be a really popular spot. There are some great options on the menu and the prices and portions are great. We ordered Crispy Calamari and Chicharon for apps and followed with Matt's Crispy Pata and Sizzling Pork Sisig for entrees. Dessert was Sonia's Halo-Halo. The Crispy Calamari was really yummy and battered well and the squid was nice and soft and tender. Overall, an 8/10. The Chicharon was very crunchy and crispy. It was well made and was a great app to snack on. Overall, an 8/10. Matt's Crispy Pata was delicious! The pork was tender and well made and seemed to fall off the bone. I enjoyed it and it was a 10/10 for me. The winner was the Sizzling Pork Sisig, which was absolutely fantastic! It had bits of chopped chicken liver, which enhanced the taste of the crispy pork belly. It was such a delicious dish that I was tempted to order even more. Overall, an 11/10 and a MUST-TRY! The Halo-Halo was delicious and not overly sweet. It tasted like standard Halo-Halo and I enjoyed it. It was a 10/10. This was such a great spot and the staff was amazing and attentive. We met Jumbo, who is the chef, and he was wonderful. We also met Reymond, the owner, who was very welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend this spot if you live in the area or find yourself around the area as we did. Such tasty food with generous serving for great prices! read more

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Just amazing! Food, staff, ambiance.... Every plate we've tried has been yummy. I love their crispy pata and my son loves their pancit noodles. read more

It's a Saturday night and I check the time to see that Matthew's grill closes in ONE HOUR. We hastily get our stuff together to leave the house and head to the highly anticipated Matthew's Grill. The moment we took those first bites of each dish, the happy food dancing and smiles on our faces commenced. We looked at each other with a "oh that's GUUD" smirk. We have been wanting to try out Matthew's grill for years! But we always miss our chance because we only decide to go when they are not open. They don't have conventional hours, so be sure to check their hours in advance to make sure you can make it in time! I believe the manager told us that on the weekdays that they are open, it's only for carry out now, but they are open for dine in on the weekend. We arrived just 30 mins before they closed and they welcomed us with open arms anyway, with the disclaimer that we had to put in our entire order at once since the kitchen was closing soon! The food was delicious! The sisig was VERY good. I also really enjoyed the pancit as well! We also got lumpia, lechon kawali and kare kare. It was all plenty and delicious! The staff was very friendly. The plates come out as family style, so keep that in mind when ordering! The portions are large and amongst the four of us, we have PLENTY to take home for leftovers. I was happy to have finally tried this place and am excited to go back whenever I'm craving good Filipino food! read more

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Highly recommended, staff are so friendly and accomodating. Food are all tasty and with a reasonable prices. We will visit agai

I highly suggest ordering the Sizzling Sisig with egg, Nanay's Pancit Mixed, and Halo Halo! It's the spot if you are craving Filipino Food! Get's pretty expensive though, but definitely will fill you up! Empty pockets, full stomach haha! read more

My friend and I used to go there a lot almost every Friday. Now that she's back to Philippines I haven't visited the place. But on mu bday this coming April I told them to treat me there. I want the lechon belly cause they make it good. read more

Having been a huge fan of Filipino food because I am filipino LOL, a friend of mine suggested I try Matthew's grill in Gaithersburg. The food I ordered was excellent. I ordered sisig, chicken bbq, and grilled squid, and the authenticity of the food was exceptional. However, the price of the food is extremely high because the menu prices are very different from what you will pay at the cashier (more expensive). There is also a ridiculous fee of 4% charged for using a credit card as well as a tip when it is takeout. I would have given this place five stars if they worked on their pricing, their transparency, and improved the schedule of their operations. Food: Amazing Location: The location is okay and small. There can be a lot of noise when the place is busy. Pricing: Expensive Customer Service- is always okay. read more

Family loves to order lumpia, pancit and spaghetti about once a month and my father is picky about what he eats so it has to be good Filipino comfort food. The staff is friendly and it is a nice family friendly spot. My favorite two things from them are their turon and buko pandan because I have a ridiculous sweet tooth. read more

Matthew's Grill - Buko Pandan - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

We went to Matthew's Grill last week right when they opened! The service was amazing! We were greeted by a gentleman who took our order and was super attentive. The sizzling sisig was AMAZZZINGGG!!!! I highly highly recommend it if you don't know what to get. The meat was extremely flavorful and there were crispy bits along with tender bits. The egg mixed in was a complete game changer. It was served on a super hot skillet that let the egg be cooked with the sisig. My 9 month old son loved the sisig mixed with rice! Kid approved :) The lumpia came out super hot and delicious as well. It was served with a sweet chili dip! There was little filling, but I thought it was overall delicious. As for the adobo, it was a little on the saltier side, but was kid approved by my 9 month old! read more

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Excellent food and service . Plenty of seating. Food was served quickly. I can recommend this new place.

Came for a party and had the kamayan feast! Everything was so delicious! My favorite was the lumpia, pork ribs, and fried fish. Highly recommend ！ read more

Matthew's Grill - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

It was me and my boyfriend's first time having Filipino cuisine, so the owner hooked us up with a special combo; which contains a little bit of everything that's popular. It was very good!! read more

Matthew's Grill - Sonia's Halo-Halo - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Food was amazing. Portions larger than we could finish. Services was great! No patrons when we arrived and before we left, restaurant as nearly filled! read more

Came in for an early Mother's Day with my family, mom, sister and aunt. Food was great even coming from a Californian. The team paid attention to our needs. Will definitely come back again. read more

Matthew's Grill - Boodle fight - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

first time having filipino food and the experience wasn't very memorable. The prices are pretty high compared to what is actually served. I ordered through pick up and it was pretty easy. I ordered the lechon kewali ($20) with a side of rice ($5) and sizzling pork sisig with egg ($21). The lechon kewali was decent but there was only 1/3 of meat on a piece and the rest was fat so I really wasn't a fan of it, although the meat was good. The sizzling pork sisig with egg was pretty good and the rice makes it better. There was a sweet glaze type of sauce that came with each meal and it elevated and complimented both dishes making them taste even better. All in all, the food is good but overpriced. read more

Matthew's Grill - Lechon Kawali + Sizzling Pork Sisig + Steam Rice (packed) - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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So far I've only gotten take out by the food is delicious every time. I just moved to the area and don't have family around and feel so lucky to have found this gem! The owner is from the same province in the Philippines that my family is from and the food tastes so much like home I always start with the chicken bbq and then veggie lumpia (sometimes the meat one too) and I've had the sinigang and the bangus with bogoong and it's all been so good. I wish they were open more days! read more

We usually order catering food from them. Their filipino foods are pretty on point. Today we decided to have an early Dinner there. We had lechon kawali, chicharon and Sinigang (pork) All of them were pretty good. I love the sago drink too! Yummy! The owners are quiet friendly and accommodating. They treat you really nicely. read more

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I would recommend this restaurant to others to enjoy nice delicious filipino food, which just happens to be my first eat-out discovery of filipino culinary in my town. Why? Because they have the best lechon kawali and dinoguan in town, which were my top 2 orders. That's right, you won't regret it and the staff also were nice people. I can't wait to go back there again. read more

Matthew's Grill - Lechon kawali and Dinoguan with white rice. - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

If you are craving Filipino food, Matthew's Grill will not disappoint. This restaurant has to be one of my favorites in the DC metro area. Matthew's Grill, located in the same center as Best Friends Pet Hotel and Boca Botanas, serves traditional Kapampangan style food. Pre-COVID, they offered a buffet option, which was great because you got to try a variety of food for a reasonable price. Although they only offer carryout a few days a week right now (Fri-Sun), the quality of their food and service is still great. Some of my favorites to order include the pork lumpia, bbq skewers (chicken or pork), sisig (a must!) lechon kiwali, bistek, and crispy pata. Their chicken adobo and pancit are also good. No matter what item you order, you'll taste tons of flavor. Everything is cooked well. The pork sisig (don't let the chicken liver scare you. You could barely taste it!) has a slight kick to it. The beef in the bistek is super tender. The lechon and crispy pata are fried well, but not oily. Steamed rice is $1, not bad, but suggest cooking it at home if you are able to. If you have room, or can make room, don't forget to check out their leche flan, turon, and halo halo! read more

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Went here on a whim and it did not disappoint! You have got to go and enjoy the food! Service is great and the place was busy at 1:30 pm on a Sunday, but it wasn't so busy that we were left unattended. 10/10 recommend and we'll be going back again and again! read more

Matthew's Grill - Sizzling Pork Sisig and 6 Piece Lumpia - Pork Egg Rolls - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Our very first visit to Matthew's Grill and we had to try more than a few dishes. The sigsig was the better than what I have had in the Philippines! Great service and friendly vibes, this is a great place to come and feast. read more

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As always, this place hit the spot! Service was outstanding. Clean and inviting atmosphere. Hubby and I tried the street food- lumpiang Shanghai, 2 types of bola bola (fish and squid balls) and a yummy sauce similar to but not exactly like sweet chili sauce. Reminiscent of the bola bola sauce street vendors provide for dipping back home. He also got the 6 pcs appetizer of the lumpia. I had gulaman drink and hubby had his favorite mango juice. For our main course we ordered Kare Kare with rice on the side. This is one of my favorites, it's beef (usually with oxtail) stew with peanut sauce. Thickener is the roasted rice powder in the sauce. Super tasty, full of flavor and mixed with the rice, just perfect! It is served with fermented sautéed shrimp paste. Needless to say, I'm a happy camper, plus their portion is generous and we ended up taking home half of the Kare Kare and a few bola bola. Line up folks! This place is open for dine in only Fridays through Sunday. So worth it. read more

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Giving a covid-19 update. Glad to see this place is still up and running. Food is still good and feels homemade. Picked up some Bahon Pancit and lumpia for my son's birthday celebration and it tastes just like how mom used to make it. Dining is open and it's odd to not see this place packed like before. There was only three tables open and they set markings on the floor to stand/sit while you're waiting to pick up your food/pay. They even have pens in cups marker "new" and "used" which is handy. Definitely felt safe there. On to the food, still delicious as before and pro tip.... pancit is just as good cold as it is when it's freshly warm, much to my wife's disgust. read more

Matthew's Grill - Inside interior - Filipino Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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All 3 dishes were legit and delicious. We had pancit with chicken and shrimp, lechon, and sigig. For dessert we had halo halo which was refreshing for a warm day. The service was good. The pork sigig was my favorite, we had it with egg. The lechon was crispy but not dry. Good taste. The pancit with both shrimp and chicken was nice. read more

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