It was my mother-in-law's 85th birthday, and she knew what kind of birthday cake she wanted: a…read moremocha chiffon cake from Gemmae's! We all agreed: it was great. All the cakes are prebaked and packaged, but one can come in to have it decorated with custom lettering while you wait. While we waited, we also ordered two other things that we all love from here: their shanghai style egg rolls (25 pieces for $21) and their miki bihon pancit (medium, enough to feed a family, for $21). We've tried a lot of different version from different places all over, and have come to the conclusion that we like the version at Gemmae's, the best (as long as for my wife, they skip adding patis to the pancit). They also have a turo turo steam table here. The yellow curry chicken caught my eye, so got a small container of that. It was solid...first time eating yellow curry (tasted just like the japanese style) at a Filipino restaurant.

I love a straight forward, no nonsense, high quality place and that's exactly what Gemmae is. We…read morewalked in, checked out the dessert fridges, looked at the pastry counter, and after reaching the hot food we'd already figured out exactly what we wanted. We ordered two combination plates, each with two different meats and everything we ordered was delicious. We'll absolutely be back.

Lumpia and chicken skewer was delicious. We will be back for more! The owners were nice.read more

We stumbled upon this hidden gem of a Filipino 'carinderia' while looking for what to eat for…read morelunch. It's a tiny place with no space for dining in, so you'll have to order take out only. There's not a lot of options but despite that, the entrees are flavorful and the servings are good for a full meal or two. They also offer some bread & pastries but two of them weren't up to my standards (the Spanish bread / señorita and the cheese roll). The owners (husband and the wife, Tess) are both friendly and very nice.

Always a great experience. The food is original and so good. The drinks are perfect as is the vibe…read moreof this creative space with an art gallery and shop. Perfect outside evening on the patio. Not to be missed.

The best food and the best staff! The kindest most talented people! Their coconut rice with chicken…read moreskewers is delicious

Always 10/10 quality, service, packaging, reasonable prices, & cute shop. Everything vegan with…read moresome gluten-free options & savory options. Get there early to get the best pick of daily offerings as it's a very popular spot and some treats will sell out! I've come here multiple times to get an assortment of treats for special occasions and it's always a big hit. :)

This place is delicious!!!! Whenever a vegan place pops up,…read morepeople say, "You can't even tell it's vegan", and I can always tell. But not San & Wolves! There are a bunch of items that easily pass for non vegan baked delights! Bitsu Bitsu mochi donuts! Wow All the Pandesal! Beautiful My wife is pinay and she loves it, need I say more? It's also paired with a Filipino inspired coffee shop next door. If you are feeling like having a flip style morning. Head over to 4th and Mira Mar. You won't be disappointed

1st here and I've walked by it several times but never was able to finally make it!!!!…read more Monthly rotating artists with a restaurant inside. The ambiance is chill and artsy. Service is great! Friendly staff. Delicious food and great cocktails. Cute bar that could be missed unless you go to the back part of the inside of the artsy restaurant. Outdoor patio with some covered areas.

First timer and I adore Union!…read more The dining area is lined with terrarium bench seating, an art gallery and shop, creating a high end experience that still felt very personable and inviting. For drinks I recommend the Electric Daisy. The crushed Sichuan Peppercorns on the rim leaves an enjoyable, LIGHT, numbing sensation that makes this guava based cocktail feel even more refreshing! Easy to have multiple in one setting, so be careful For eats, be sure to try the Swordfish Katsu - perfectly breaded and adorned with pan-seared peaches, kale and aoli. Union is intentional from interior design to its menu, with a staff that is eager and ready to make sure you have the best experience. Shoutout to Sarah on staff, she felt like visiting a friend in their new city as she truly showed us around as if we've known her for years. In my heart, I initially wanted to gate-keep this spot but I truly want everyone to experience this gem, hidden in the Zaferia neighborhood of good ole Long Beach! If Manuela (in Hauser + Wirth DTLA) had a baby, Union would be its down-to earth first born. Excited to try some of the art classes and wellness offerings also located in the Compound and check out new exhibits over the coming months.

The workers here were so sweet and helpful! They were patient with us as we looked at all the…read moreoptions at the hot bar (there's a lot). Overall this is a great grocery store if you're looking you staple Filipino ingredients and decent food to fill you up while shopping. It was not too busy when we went and the store is clean. From the hot bar we got a combo #2, which comes with one scoop of rice, one scoop of pancit, and two entrees. We got kare kare and a chicken barbecue skewer. The pancit is just okay and the kare kare was tender and flavorful, but the skewer was probably the best one that I would come back for. And we got turon and it was very delicious, would also get again, but it would be better heated up.

I would not recommend the hot food available to purchase. The supermarket is fine produce, canned…read moregoods, the meat butcher shop, and the fish market are all acceptable. Rarely, I purchased hot food from a supermarket, especially Filipino food. I am a Filipino chef and this day I needed specific food that every Filipino restaurant serves. Pansit, pork, adobo, barbecue, chicken, skewers, and Shanghai lumpia. Of course they had these items, maybe it was too late in the day, however, if they followed, serve safe rules this food would've been OK. The pansit was spoiled you could smell it before you even picked up the box they were serving in. The chicken skewers were burnt, and still she offered to pack them up for me. Although the pork adobo was in the heating plate, you could tell it wasn't heated at the right temperature and there were only a few pieces and she was gonna pack it up as a full order. That's a no-no. By this time, I didn't even wanna ask about the lumpia. Somebody please check their food how dare them offer rancid, spoiled food. It's very comical because I look like your average white girl, but I'm actually quite fluent in Tagalog since my father was from the Philippines. It's easy to think that we don't understand what you're saying, but I understood everything.

Amazing fresh food and affordable prices! They were very accommodating and helpful when I placed my…read moreorder with them. Had no problems or delays when I went to pick up my order!

Went in to grab food for lunch today. It wasn't busy. Super friendly lady working. Very attentive…read more Food was just ok. Did not like their rice there at all, so I ended up mixing it in with the ulam. The texture was just not good. The chicharon bulaklak didn't look old, but it didn't taste fresh. The bopis and the pinapaitan were good. I was just thrown off how green the pinapaitan was. Overall, it was just ok.

First time here:…read more Food: ordered bistek....great! and lumpia...not so great (may have been sitting for awhile - went during lunch time). Grade: C at the window (not sure what that means). Service: friendly. I was one of three in store. Ambiance: a little cramped (personal take). They have a few tables on the front and side area. Otherwise, food on other tables and along the walls. Fridge is stocked with take home lumpia (may take some home and cook...fresher). May or may not come back.

The food quality is not worth the prices they're charging. Over $50 for two? Seriously?read more

Joey was amazing, made our first visit wonderful! Great suggestions, cocktails and appetizers. A…read moremust visit!

We've stopped into Broken Spirits several times and always get excellent service. The drinks are…read moreamazing, and they even gave my dog a complimentary wagyu burger, which was a nice touch. Our server, Ashton, was awesome. He took his time describing the drinks and had great recommendations. He was super intuitive and just carried himself well. Please pass along my thanks to Ashton!

Food is always fresh, no repeat and staff are friendly.. Ambiance is ok.. highly recommendedread more

This point-point joint hit the spot. The food was good, and I tried the savory Langka (which I've…read morenever had before) and it's now an item I must order when I come here. It was so good and just different. I love how all of the jackfruit was used, not just the pods, so nothing is wasted. The service was excellent and so friendly. We came for breakfast and now want to try all of the lunch and dinner items as well. Thank you BTR Pinoy Restaurant!