We made reservation for an 11 am lunch. They'll give you only 15 minutes allowance to get your…read moretable for lunch and they'll give your reservation to the next client. Lunch hrs from 11 am to 2 pm. Dinner from 7 to 10 pm, weeknights. Cost of AYCE buffet is P899+VAT. Delicious food and desserts, also different varieties of drinks. I have some concerns about the pork and beef entrees. The meat is not the soft tenderloin, it's hard to chew. Setting is in an old house in San Juan, NCR. Lots of parking and secured area spaces. This place is good for tourist or balikbayans.

This is a buffet style with lots and lots of food to choose from. Lots of deserts too. You need to…read morereserve way ahead of time. Their food is delicious and they have great service.

We stopped by hoping for a late breakfast, but unfortunately arrived after breakfast service had…read moreended (they only serve breakfast from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM). We ended up pivoting to the lunch menu, and it turned out to be a great decision. The standout dish was the Pork Barbecue. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavor, and the meat was cooked just right. The Inihaw na Tenga ng Baboy (Grilled Pig Ears) was equally delicious, featuring the same excellent seasoning and smoky flavor in a different cut of pork. The Inihaw na Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly) was another winner, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. We also enjoyed the "Bakuran" Salad, a refreshing combination of local vegetables, salted egg, and alamang (shrimp paste) that complemented the grilled dishes nicely. A special shoutout to our server, Joy, who was incredibly friendly and attentive. She got us seated quickly, and our food arrived even faster. The restaurant itself is clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience. We'll definitely be back and would happily recommend this place to friends and family.

Dropped into Quezon City for a bit and decided to have lunch nearby. We ended up at a place called…read moreLola Ote--and damn, am I glad we did. From the moment you crack open the menu, you know what you're getting: no gimmicks, just real-deal Filipino comfort food, with a nod to the streets via a proud offering of isaw. We went for the classics--nilaga, lechon kawali, grilled tuna belly, Java rice, garlic rice, and pork BBQ. Heavy hitters, all of them. I don't usually go for huge portions, but here? Resistance was pointless. Every bite hit like a memory you didn't know you had. The ambiance walks a fine line: traditional roots with just enough of a modern pulse to remind you where you are. Nothing sterile, nothing fake. Just good food and good people. The staff? Polite, attentive--like they actually give a damn. This is the kind of place I'd come back to without hesitation. No pretense. Just food that tells you a story. Lola Ote--my new favorite go-to in the Philippines.

What a wonderful surprise! Second time in Manila, and really enjoyed Pino for lunch…read more I had chicken adobo in a number of different restaurants and at my hotel -- but this was, by far, the best I'd had. Not big on deep fried stuff, so I didn't try the pork, but the people I was with -- both of whom are from and live in the Philippines -- said it was excellent. The eggplant with peanut sauce was good; if you are someone who enjoys peanut sauces like what's in Thai food or West African food, adjust your expectations! It's not as peanutty -- it's deeper in flavor. Heading back to the Philippines in the fall and will be in Quezon City again, and hope to return then!

Restaurant is a diamond in the rough! Amazing Filipino food!…read more This restaurant stands out for their good prices and their big servings. Very busy during lunch and I know why! We came here before the lunch rush and it was perfect I didn't know what to expect, but just to let readers know I am not a fan of Filipino food but this place hit the spot. The pancit is delicious words cannot describe how much I love their pancit. It's the wet noodle version with the egg. It is a unique delicacy and a must try for any pancit lover. Place is affordable and delicious try it

Kanin Club is a small spot on Scout Rallos Street in Quezon City, with big flavor! I was…read morethoroughly impressed with all their dishes. It's considered a fusion spot, but the fusion is in Filipino dishes. Take their crispy dinuguan for instance, lechon kawali soaked in delicious dinuguan. Their mango with bagoong and bagoong rice was the best I've ever had. Great place, Kanin Club was one of my favorite food highlights of my trip to the Philippines.

Enjoyed trying Filipino food and beer at Kanin Club! Friendly service, great food and reasonable…read moreprices. Would definitely stop by again!

After visiting our former classmates living along Katipunan, we decided to grab a bite to eat at…read moreMesa. I enjoyed how they uniquely present their dishes.

You get a feel of modern fine dining with the traditional filipino touch. If you're a first time…read moregoer I strongly recommend trying our their Kare Kare and their Pork BBQ on stick. The wait staff were pretty efficient even when it was quite busy day serving other customers. Food was tabled in less than 20 mins at a busy time. Surprisingly pricing at this level of experience is very reasonable. I was expecting to pay more for what I ordered but ended up paying less. One thing I'd like to comment about is their private function rooms. If you had any particular celebration for a small cozy crowd, their function rooms can accommodate up to 12 people. And if that's not enough you can have the rooms expanded further. Loads of Parking on the front and side of the building. Very convenient since they have parking attendants to guide you.

Love the ambiance - very Filipino! The table settings were on point! Service was excellent. Our…read moreserver was quick and courteous. Food was delicious! I ordered the kare-kare which I haven't had in years that seeing it in front of me made we want to devour the entire bowl of red-orange velvety soup with tender oxtails and tripes and yummy veggies. My coconut water on the shell was sweet but was room temp. Oversized, it was a great experience. Highly recommend!

If you're an owner of a Filipino restaurant, you better step up your game unless you want to just…read morebe another carinderia. But Abe doesn't seem to have this problem. The restaurant is part of the LJC Group of restaurants so it pretty much knows what it is doing. It offers mostly Kapampangan fare with a gourmet touch, so imagine the richness and strength Pampanga's cuisine is known and add a touch of sophistication. PROS: My SO and I went here for a date to celebrate something (I'm not sure what it was anymore, tbh.) and the place was perfect. It is intimate enough for good conversation and the ambiance was comfortable with its Filipino furniture and décor; The food is adequately filling and priced reasonably. The bagoong rice was actually good enough to be eaten on its own but we enjoyed its other offerings as well. CONS: it's a bit full during dinner rush on weekends so make sure you get a reservation so you can get seated immediately. TL;DR: Fresh and wonderfully cooked Kapampangan dishes to delight every taste bud.

Went to Wai Ying in Binondo last weekend with my family and it was exactly what we needed after a…read morelong day exploring. The dim sum cart came around quick, and we loaded up on hakaw, siu mai, char siu bao, and those amazing crispy taro puffs--everything was hot, fresh, and tasted just like the old-school spots back home. The spare ribs were tender and saucy, not overly sweet, and the yang chow fried rice had that perfect wok hei. Service was friendly even though it was packed; our server made sure we had hot tea refills without us asking. Super affordable too--we fed six of us and still had leftovers for under 2k. Total comfort food win. Definitely heading back next time we're in the area. Five stars all the way!

What's the big draw? Long queue for late lunch on a week day? I don't get it. We ordered HK style…read morefried noodles, spare ribs, siomai, roasted duck congee, roasted duck and asado rice. I can summarily declare that all the items we ordered were below our culinary standards in the following order from worst to not so bad. HK style fried noodles, the sauce was peanuty tasting poured over noodles. Horrible looking. The congee is not very appealing to the eyes and the palate. The duck was bony. The congee itself was barely hot. Siomai was no good either. The roasted duck with rice again lacking presentation appeal. The tofu skin roll is ok thus the 2 star. The waiter was very green. Served our sodas without glasses. Avoid and don't believe the hype.

Food is the traditions Filipino food, not expensive,crispy Pata is ok and really crispy,baby squid…read morea bit spicy and small serving, sinigang sugpo is also good, service is excellent ,food preparation is simple and not fancy overall experience is average, not that bad. But could be better.

I have heard mixed reviews prior to visiting this restaurant, and sadly our experience did not go…read morewell. Food was salty in general, from the appetizers down to the entrees. The most tolerable and the better of what we ordered was the kilawin. We did not like the lumpia (too plain, bland), the pansit (salty), the liempo (salty), sinigang (last straw before i develop kidney stones). The laing and baked mussels were alright. Also, we wanted lechon but encountered difficulties, first they informed us only a limited amount was left, then we were told there was only quarter kilo left and no skin with this. I would not recommend the place.