I wanted to try the viral Ilocos Empanandas and this place showed up. I had to drive 30 min from…read moreTacoma to Federal Way one way to get them. I was up for the challenge! I've never had and really wanted to see what they hype was all about. The owner was super nice, and the person on the phone (lady) was so sweet and put my order in for two. I'm so glad I went with 2 not 3 because these things are HUGE! As big as my head/profile. I really enjoyed eating them. So crunchy and just something new for me. They did taste like lumpia for me - not Shanghai but the actual eggroll kind. The ends of the empanadas were the best part in My opinion. OMG' I can eat that part all day lol. Also, I was so surprised (spoiler alert) about the fried egg inside. It made the empanada like a breakfast burrito! Lol so good The actual restaurant is in a strip mall type area with other cultural restaurants, and loved the Filipino displays and decorations. Love that. And the owner told me he was from Ilocos where they learned how to cook these. They had the hot Buffett with the traditional foods, and I liked that they had goat papaitan. I was tempted to buy but didn't. I did end up with cassava cake. Oh, that brings back good old memories of my mom making this! Thank you HERITAGE! Love the name too!!!

Good food, you can pick what you want on your plate through the window cafeteria Style. They also…read moremake lumpia to order also make empanadas, but I believe they're only special order and only on the weekends.

Finally checked out West Hill Deli! Absolutely loved their food and ambiance…read more For food, we got the adobo pork belly (comes with macaroni salad, rice, and vegetables on the side) and the pandan fried chicken (comes with rice and veggies on the side). Pandan was super crispy and rice was soft, not mushy. Adobo was rich in garlic and in smoky and sweet flavor. Love they kept the fat on some adobo pieces. Each dish was just enough for us to finish for breakfast. For drinks, we ordered the calamansi juice and calamansi iced tea. Both taste great. Side notes: You order up front, bring your table number, and sit wherever you like. They will bring you your food. Once youre done, please put your food away in the back, which is located on the left hand side of the deli if youre facing the deli at the entryway. It was busy on a Sunday around noon. A few were available but was filled quickly after about half an hour of us arriving. People tend to spend time here. About an hour if youre just there to have a quick meal, but families were gathering and spending time with no rush which i loved. No waitress or waiter to check on you, just only to bring you your food which took a reasonable 2 minutes for drinks and about 10 - 15 for food. Overall, we definitely recommend!

Everything we ordered here was so satisfying, but the pork sisig with rice was the standout for me…read moresuper flavorful, perfectly savory, and just hits all the right notes. I also tried the garlic fried rice with longanisa and eggs, which was really good too. The longanisa had that nice sweet-savory balance, and the garlic rice was fragrant and comforting, though I'd still pick the sisig if I had to choose between the two. The ube pancakes were delicious soft, slightly sweet, and definitely a fun treat. Fair warning though, they will leave your teeth a little purple for a bit but honestly worth it. I also got the ube coffee and... YUM. Such a good combo with the pancakes. Overall, everything was solid and full of flavor. I'd definitely come back, especially for that pork sisig. Tita is definitely cooking in the back you can taste it.

Portions are good for someone who doesn't eat a whole lot…read more Service is as expected. Line up and place order. Filipino breakfast is made to order rather than pointing at your 1 or 2 choices. Wait time was about 10-15 min. It was another busy Sunday morning. For 3 orders of breakfast it came up to about $78!! A pricey breakfast!!! Should've gone to Denny's....but we were craving rice and real food. Family friendly. Ample seating as long as people are courteous to leave as soon as they are done eating. This time it was quite smoky in there.

Tried Paraiso Native in Tacoma and it was such a great experience! We ordered the dinuguan, chicken…read moreBBQ skewers, and sinigang, and every dish was absolutely delicious--so comforting and full of flavor. The sinigang had the perfect balance of sour and savory, and the BBQ skewers were cooked just right. We couldn't leave without dessert and ordered the turon--oh my, it was AMAZING. Crispy, sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. The service was incredible--truly can't beat Filipino hospitality. Everyone was so kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. There's also a store connected to the restaurant, which was super convenient. Such a welcoming place with great food and even better service. Definitely coming back!

Takes me to my childhood…read more We ordered a trio of bowls: Porcheta (Lechon basically), Pinakbit, and Chicken Adobo. The hack: if you eat in, white rice is complementary as is broth (Nilaga or Sinigang) To me the Porcheta was awesome and my wife loved the Pinakbit). Those are 5 stars. The chicken Adobo was solid - I give that 4 stars. Loved the music in the store and I plan to come back at least once a month - pay homage to the motherland at 1 lb a month. So good - masarap

I'm back here again - trying a refreshing drink called Halo Halo, meaning "mix mix" in Filipino…read more It is so delicious. It comes with fruit layered in the bottom with ice cream on top and Ube ice cream as well as some flan pieces and it is so delicious... I know I said that, but it's so nice. I had to say it twice. This is a really unique thing that would be most comparable to a milkshake for a lot of people You can eat any way you like, but I'm told that people commonly mix it up although you can eat the layers individually of course if you choose It has several chunks of banana jackfruit, even some sweet potato, which may not be something you associate with this type of drink/dish normally but it really works here. This is something that is very unique and certainly should be tried - you are gonna love it

Yum. Truly worth the hype and the line. The ube pancake was so tasty, decadent, and fluffy. I…read morerecommend getting one (two gals split one) instead of a stack because while it's so good, it's big and it's kind of like eating cake for breakfast. We also shared the combo silog which was a great way to sample more of the menu. I enjoyed the garlic rice and ilocos especially. The diner feels so cozy and homey - old photos of the owner and customers and magnets his guests left are a nice touch. Friendly and attentive service despite the busyness.

Made a stop at Ludi's for lunch after a hike. I've never not seen a line here during open hours and…read morehave only known about their ube pancakes. We waited a bit over an hour in line. You order at the front before being seated which means food arrives shortly after sitting down. With that noted, I wouldn't return to wait that long. First visit, to try a relatively famous spot, sure. Inside is a bit tight, but conversation can be had. My friends got the lumpia-silog and bistek-silog. Lumpia was tasty, but not particularly outstanding. Bistek was dry. The beef was tough to chew, seasoned alright on the outside but likely overcooked if not old. I opted for the oxtail silog which was delicious but pricey. Oxtail Silog - for $29, this plate definitely gets a double take. After waiting in the hour line, I figured I should commit for a tasty meal. Oxtail comes in a side bowl alongside a bit of hearty broth which the rice absorbs well. Meat is tender, falls off the bone, but pulling around oxtail bones isn't the simplest, so definitely have to bite around crevices. All in all, this plate was delicious but think it comes with a huge tourist tax I've had better value for oxtail plates. Ube Pancake Stack - four sizeable pancakes. Some pictures, including my own, don't do these justice. I can definitely get behind the hype. They're drenched in a rich ube sauce and there's plenty to go around. Honestly the ube flavor is present on the pancakes, but it feels relatively faint because the sauce is extremely sweet and flavorful, minimizing the pancake taste and expanding the gap between flavors. That being said, I think I would enjoy the pancakes with less sauce (or preferably, on the side).

That was unreal! I grabbed the lechon crunch bowl and the garlic noodles with shrimp and WOW the…read moreflavors were amazing! Everything came out perfect, hot, crispy and tasty. Service was fast and music they play feels like i am on vacation! Can't wait to come back and try other dishes specially the Halo Halo!!!

Wow! I've lived in the area for 5 years and this was my first time trying it -- I'm so glad I did…read more We went for lunch on a Sunday and it was busy. There are about 14 tables inside, and it's an order-at-the-counter type of place where they bring the food to your table. When we ordered there weren't any tables open except a small two-person counter table in the corner. It felt a little cramped, but we made it work. The food came out in about 10 minutes, and when it hit the table we were surprised by the massive portions. We definitely took a lot home. The meat in every dish was super tender and fresh. I'd recommend everything we ordered: the 808 plate, garlic noodles, mango refresher, mochi cake, and the sea salt caramel coffee. We'll definitely be back!

Ive been to this place twice in the past few weeks I've been to the Auburn Mall. The first time it…read morewas really good but this time it was pretty heavy on the pepper in the pandit. The lumpia was good and the aunties working were nice. There's never really a line so it's easy to get in and out. I only order the pancit meal bc im not sure what prep happens but it's the safest choice in my opinion and light.

I have tried them before and it was alright as I had recently go into Filipino food once I started…read moredating my Filipino boyfriend. I would rate this higher than The Heritage in Federal Way as at least their food is hot when you receive it. My boyfriend and I frequent the The Outlet Collection so he always pondered if this was a good spot as we usually don't eat in the mall since there aren't too many options. They do have a pretty solid deal for cheap that comes with pancit and lumpia, but my boyfriend added a longanisa too. He says that it is good mall food but not authentic Filipino food, as he comes from a family who has quite the cooking background. However, he says he wouldn't mind eating here every once in a way as long as they have the deals. Service was friendly as my boyfriend spoke with one of the lady employees in Tagalog and she seemed to be polite and pleasant.

Mekennie is an authentic Filipino restaurant. We have tried different dishes but we always come…read moreback for the delicious dish which is the kare-kare. The sauce is made from real peanut, so flavorful! They also have a homemade shrimp paste that goes well with the dish. The service is always extremely polite, run by a very nice lady and her husband. They always ask "how's the food?". If you are looking for a nice Filipino food, check this place.

Come support small family business! When we went in April, the payment method was Zelle only…read more Inside isn't very big, but it's usually not crowded. We first came with a friend who knew the owner, then visited again because the food is great. Even though the menu isn't big, the dishes I've tried are all delicious. highly recommend the sisig (especially if you enjoy pig ears!), both the pork and bangus versions are delicious. Sinigang always hits the spot on a rainy day. The Bistek Tagalog is a good balance of savory and sour, and works well with the fried potato.

Great authentic fresh food and friendly owners make this little place my favorite Philippine…read morerestaurant

I stopped by for a late lunch and ordered the pork lumpia, chicken adobo, and dinuguan. I've been…read morehere before and enjoyed it, but this time the food was unfortunately bland, and I've had better elsewhere. The food was served on paper plates with a scoop of rice, which didn't help with presentation and honestly made me lose my appetite a bit. The space also felt rundown and could really use a deep clean--you can tell it needs mopping and some general upkeep. That said, the owner or staff working was very nice, friendly, and easygoing. With some improvements to food quality and cleanliness, this place could definitely be better.

I came across CheBogz the night before searching IG for places to eat, I actually got excited and…read morelooked at all the Instagram post for CheBogz and perfect timing, Plate Of Nation week is going on now and CheBogz was one of the restaurant participating. I learned that this Brick & Mortar started as a food truck, now has a restaurant in the Beacon Hill area near the rail . The business name CheBogz is the owner's parent's nickname. There was a line when we arrived and they are very busy, there are 2 staff working taking orders and delivering food, be patient. Place your order at counter & bus your own table . Everything on the menu and the specials sounds great, I was happy to see they have a P.L.R plate ($11.) which is Pancit, Lumpia (6) and Rice, this is my all time favorite combo or any Filipino's favorite combo too. hehe. This is the best combo ever!! Ended up with the Plate of Nation combo to share Chicken Adobo (fried) with the 6 lumpia and plate of the Island Combo which came with pork ribs, shrimp, longanisa, Calamansi drink and Cassava Cake. The verdict, Wow. really tasty Filipino food, way better that the over-rated one at Pikes. I like the fried chicken adobo style with the gravy , the pancit, the lumpia, longanisa, ribs, everything was so good, major comfort foods while at Seattle. The calamansi drink was so refreshing. We loved that green sauce, first time trying, I need to learn more about that sauce. The cassava cake, omg wow!, Do not skip on this one, super GOOD! I had cassava before but this one hits different. @$8. a slice, it was so worth it. Before we left I went back to get another slice to go. All in all, so glad we got to check it out after my IG search, we loved and enjoyed every bite! Yep. We will be back next time we visit!

Food - I'm usually more of a silog kind of person, but I had to try the sisig here. It was really…read moregood. Came on a cast iron pan so it was sizzling and crispy. Also, I don't even really like pancit, but I devoured theirs. It was the perfect citrusy flavor. I actually kind of wish I asked for more pancit instead of rice! Really good. We also split the adobo rolls. I think it needs a sauce, but still good. Never thought of service adobo that way. Service - food came out quick. its an order at the counter kind of situation. Ambiance - Very chill spot, not fussy. indoor seating but would be a little harder with a big group.