Went to Mely's Kainan late Sunday afternoon and had some delicious Filipino food! We ordered the Mechado and the Bistek. The bistro was flavorful and delicious! Added a little broth to the rice and it as so good! Mechado was a little bland but loved the veggies and beef chunks! The owner even gave us a little bit of sinigang on the house and that was delicious also! read more

Mely's Kainan - Mechado and Bistek - Filipino Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Absolutely love this place. Maria is a kind lady and the prices aren't bad! Portions are satisfactory and the food tastes delicious. It's a small shop but honestly reminds me of back home. I ordered Halo-Halo, 2 Rice, Lumpia, Kaldereta, Menudo, and Dinuguan and it cost around 50 for all! Thank you so much for the wonderful food! read more

Mely's Kainan - Halo-Halo - Filipino Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Cute little family owned shop. Very small and unassuming. The owners were very kind and told us next time we should call the orders in for faster service. It took a little bit of time only because we didn't order anything until arriving. We ended up ordering pancit and Shanghai lumpia. The lumpia are good. Haven't tried the pancit yet. The food is piping hot. It's more of a to go place rather than a sit down and eat. They have a few tables but nothing really to stay in. I think they have premade to go containers as well. The phone was ringing off the hook when we arrived so you know a place is good when they are busy. Price point isn't bad. I would come back just for some lumpia at this point lol I love lumpia. I wanted to try pork adobo but unfortunately they didn't have any today. So maybe next time. If you like Filipino food, definitely try this mom and pop place. read more

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Wonderful food! We literally stumbled into place as our chosen stop a few doors down was closed on Mondays. So we decided to give it a try. Very small place, mostly providing prepared foods to go, but, when I explained we didn't want to eat in the car, he welcomed us to sit at one of his 2 tables! He was also very kind explaining the food and it's flavors and ingredients! So, don't expect a fancy, formal lunch or dinner, BUT you will have fantastic foods with a broad mix of delicious flavors. read more

The NEW Kainan (formerly Mely's Kainan) has many great new things but a few not so great things that impacted this review. This small sit down restaurant has the ability to be a FIVE STAR sit down to take out restaurant but a few things that happened with my visit that left me with an uneasy feeling. First, I'm gonna start with the good parts of the NEW Kainan. You can now sit down and eat inside OR outside! There are two tables inside and one table outside. Also they now have HaloHalo which was nice eating inside while my mom and I were waiting for our egg rolls. The food was excellent all around and I have only compliments on the food. What I didn't like though was the fact that there were NO LISTED PRICES. When asked about prices, the employee (who seemed to be the ONLY employee there) simply said; "They vary". Okay..... We still wanted to try it though so we bought a few dishes they had that day. Here is our receipt for the visit: Dozen egg rolls $8 Dinogoan $18 Large container HaloHalo $8 Sapin sapin $7 Pork Adobo $18 Large container We also asked for a side of rice that was $4 for a container of rice. Along with everything there was $5+ in tax then we asked if we would like to leave a tip which we did. He did serve us the Halo Halo at the table inside. What made me personally take a star away was the service we experienced. While we were eating Halo Halo at the table we had asked for fresh egg rolls. We were told it would take a few minutes which was fine because we were able to really enjoy our HaloHalo dessert. We finished our dessert and realized there were no trash cans anywhere visible to dispose of our trash and cup. So, I got up to talk to the employee there and it was difficult to do that because when I went to the register by the kitchen he was chopping ingredients for what I thought was our egg rolls so I sat back down "assuming" he was making the ingredients fresh. After another 15-20 minutes went by and the employee never left the kitchen, never checked on us or said anything about our egg rolls. I got up a second time, went to the register, waited a second there and looked around the corner into the kitchen where the employee was still chopping ingredients. I felt uncomfortable doing this but I felt I had no choice but to physically walk into the kitchen because from the time we started eating the HaloHalo he gave us to that moment I walked into his kitchen was about 30 minutes! I walked into the kitchen very reluctantly and tried to get his attention between chopping and said, "Hello? (Waving my hand) Hi, I was just wondering how much longer on our egg rolls?" He laughed and said, "Oh, they've been done!" while he continued to smile about that fact.... I was so upset but kept it inside because not only had our egg rolls been done, they were no longer hot and fresh like we asked for, he put them in a bag next to the rest of our food and NEVER SAID ANYTHING!! WHAT!?!? Are you kidding me?!? What is so funny?!? You made us wait, ignored us like you were doing us a favor when we specifically asked for FRESH egg rolls and didn't even tell us they were done?! At that point my mom and I just picked up our food and left. Don't ignore your customers and make it hard to reach out to you as a customer. You NEVER said anything about our food being done for almost 20 minutes! Overall, this was VERY Pricey for takeout. I would actually go so far as to say this was one of if not the most expensive take out order I've ever had. As good as the food was and for as difficult it is to find Filipino food, sit down or take out, this was beyond what we expected to pay. My mom and I are still not sure if we will come back here though, but we are willing to give this place another try since, as I mentioned above, it is hard to find good Filipino food. read more

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They have the very best lumpia in Ohio. Bistak is a treat. The pork adobo and menudo are extremely flavored. I'm trying everything on the menu. Haven't had this being in the Philippines. The staff gets your meal fresh and fast. Place reminds of places I visited in the Navy. read more

Service was very nice and the cassava cake was ready good! New owner has done renovations and the place is looking good. I look forward to trying more from them. Good Filipino takeout, great traditional desserts! read more

I like this restaurant for many reasons. I love that the owner is in her 80s and does everything herself from scratch. I like the employee who serves the food he has a very calming way about himself. This is not really a dine in restaurant. They have about four seats available in front of the window. They usually have approximately six different fresh choices of the day. I only went twice but they had the same choices both times. If I ate here regularly that could get a little boring. The first time I went the flavors were amazing. I was really taken back. The second time it wasn't quite as good. Maybe I Went on an off day. I think the food is quite authentic. They also usually offer two different types of desserts but you have to buy the entire approximately 6 inch pie dish. read more

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Omg, this hidden gem is so awesome and authentic, down to the two wonderfully friendly Filipino ladies working there. The food is TO DIE FOR!!! A must try place for authentic Filipino food!!! F.Y.I. Call ahead for an easier time. read more

Mely's Kainan - Lechon Kawali....so damn good!!! - Filipino Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I don't think I'll be rushing back but it was pretty good! So the English is limited here/accents are thick. So stay away if you're annoying about that stuff and go educate yourself you nincompoop. From least to most favorite of what I got... dinuguan, kare kare, lechon kawali. In fact, they make the lechon fresh!! To die for. Things to note: 1. No seating. 2. Like seriously, leave. This place is cramped. 3. They accept card now. 4. Ever been anywhere in Asia? It's like that on the inside. Lots of stuff... Not for the germaphobes if you don't like your food sitting out while people walk nearby. 5. There are menus, you just gotta find them. They were on top of the mini fridges when I was there. 6. Rice is extra $$$. UPDATE: I wrote this 10 hours ago. My sister was uuuhhhh. Struggling earlier after our meal. I myself just spent time on the potty. Yikes. read more

Mely's Kainan - Menu - Filipino Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Mely's Kainan is cash only with a single table set up if you choose to dine in. This is mostly a carry out style business. I drove out here from Independence for my lunch today. I wanted to get my usual mainstay of adobo and unfortunately they did not have it. I advise to peruse the online menu and try to order ahead. I went with the special for the day which was the bistec. It was a tender serving of beef and onion served atop a bed of white rice. A few Filipina women came in while I was there and all ordered the same. I also had the shanghai rolls and BBQ pork skewers. Everything was delicious. What really won my heart over was the star of the show; Mely. We had a great conversation about life and our experiences as human beings. She is extremely busy because of the business and often caters to local hospitals. Her birthday is coming up in August and I am definitely stopping up to eat and celebrate. I hope that she does not retire any time soon because I want to eat some more of the wonderful food she cooks. I highly recommend Mely's Kainan for some great Filipino food. read more

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Tried Kainan today with their famous bistek (beef steak), also tried other stuff the dinuguan, and shanghai rolls (0.50 each). The bistek held its reputation. i gave it a four because the foods were very oily. probably why they were so good. i dont mind sifting the oils off. The dinuguan were ok. I like my dinuguan a little more sour depending on who's cooking and who's eating i guess. The rolls, i can taste a little oil while biting on the rolls. But other than that, the bistek supercedes everything I dont mind going back to try out their desserts and bakery. The sweet and sour dip for the roll also looked and taste homemade, not too bad. Nice owners. Got there too early coz i only saw cassava's for dessert. Keep in mind, always bring cash. They dont have swipes and chips. Otherwise you'd have to risk your life crossing the street just to go to the atm machine. read more

Mely's Kainan - trying out Mely's famous Bistek - Filipino Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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My wife and I stopped by today for a quick lunch. We had the Bistek, and it was great. My wife took some pork(adobo? Not sure)carry out and some kind of flan or pudding. I would ask her but she's at work. I know the place is good when my wife says it's good, instead of "fine", which really means " it is borderline shite" in Filipino. She's picky with food, especially Filipino fare. MacArthur said he would return but never did. We will return, asap. Oh, and at the risk of being pedantic, this place in Parma, not Cleveland. read more

Mely's Kainan - Filipino Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Ok... let me preface this review by stating that this is not a place you plan an evening for... no dates, no groups, no hangin' out with your buddies. It's a very tiny take out joint. You walk in the door and you have about as much space as a broom closet to stand in. It's cramped, looks a bit disorganized, but folks... let's face it - we're here for the food. Owned and operated by an authentic Filipino Lola (grandma), she and her place serves the quintessential Filipino comfort food. I say comfort because when I sit down, wherever I may be, to enjoy a meal from Mely's... I am taken "home". Memories flash of all the tastiest Filipino dishes made by the greatest Filipino cooks I've ever had the pleasure of being fed by. I've tried just about everything Aling Mely offers at this joint. Everything, and I mean everything is authentically good. But I have my two staples that I get just about every time I come here: 1) the oh-so-crispy lechon kawali - wok fried pork belly with the skin ever so crispy, chopped up in generous bite-sized pieces, served with Pinoy gravy. 2) The dinuguan. Oh, man! The dinuguan. I won't describe the details of this pork dish here, but if you're a fan of dinuguan, it's as good as any of the best I've had. It really is. And if you don't know what dinuguan is... just try it over rice. I promise you'll love it! read more

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I've moved from Los Angeles and I discovered Tita Mely's Kainan. Tita and staff are so kind and talk about the delicious dishes. It's my only go to for some Filipino home cook meals! read more

Talagang gusto ko ang pagkain dito. Ito ay masarap at nagpapaalala sa akin ng aking pagkabata. (I really like the food here. It is delicious and it reminds me of my childhood.) read more

Literally a hole in the wall place which means food is awesome!!!! I got the lechon kiwala which was freshly cooked and the tamarind sauce was phenomenal. Also got the pork empanada which was cold but tasted so good! ***warning it is not a dine in spot-there is no seating area- you order and go because it is a mom and pop joint****you literally have a mom/grandmama cooking the food which makes it good and fresh so if you just want good food and can be patient to know you have to take it back home or work then this is the place. read more

Melys is a small and simple restaurant with love put into the Filipino foods. We go there monthly for the food and drive.

Mmmmmm. Filipino food. Being randomly in Parma, we decided to get lunch and was happily surprised by Melys. It's small-definitely take out only. Being half Chinese-Filipino (and the other half Canto), I have a deep appreciation for Filipino food and culture. So when we searched and Melys came up, I was thrilled! A cute little Filipino lady runs the place. We entered and got the lechon (with the gravy), and the pancit. She then showed me some fresh lechon (without gravy), which I had to get a box of. Total? A ton of Filipino food for only 20 bucks (yes!). She instantly knew I was Chinese and tried to sell me some steamed buns. She kept being like "you know what this is! Bao!" Hahahahahaha. I politely declined, but it's nice that she had some! Too bad there was no Filipino desserts or drinks out, or else that would have been icing on the cake. The rest of the food that she had looked great- I may be back for that adobo. The lechon was meaty but the skin was fried to perfection- slightly fattier than what I'm used to, but still very good. I loved the homey feel of it, and also the little Filipino lady that ran it. For that, the restaurant worked it's way into my heart, and I give it five stars. If you want some good Filipino food, skip the buffet and just go to Melys. :) read more

Kainan is a small Filipino carry out hub by State Road run by the sweetest lady you'll ever meet- Mely!:) They serve a lot of Filipino staple food like adobo, pork barbeque, sapin-sapin, pancit, EMPANADAs and more! They can also cook your food for parties and gatherings. I consider Kainan as my kitchen away from home as Tita Mely's cooking really cure my homesickness. A lot of my friends order filipino food from them for special occasions and they never disappoint.:) The food here is mui delicioso, so filling and very affordable. Tita Mely's warm smile and personality makes my take out experience seem like just getting my lunch or "baon" from my lola.:) read more

If you plan on dining in, the place is very small but cozy. The staff are very kind and they offer the best Kare Kare, lumpia, & beefsteak around. The prices are great also! My wife and I will definitely be frequenting this restaurant. It's a little over an hour from us but we'll worth the drive. I highly recommend Melly's for excellent friendly service and Filipino Cuisine. read more

I know very little about Filipino food but happily I stumbled on this place when I was in the area on a trip getting my car serviced. I got the Menudo from the hot table with rice. All I can say is that is was delicious and a lot of food for $7.00. Everything there had a beautifully home-cooked look about it. The hostess (I'm guessing Mely) was very sweet. Definitely don't plan to eat in here but do plan on great food to carry out. read more

I wasn't going to leave a review, but decided others should know. We were having our sons wedding and were hoping to include Phillipino food into our menu. We called here several times to place an order and all 4 times were told the same thing....'we are too busy. Call tomorrow'. Sorry, but not sure why an order could not be taken and a time set to pick it up, if you're in the food business. Thankfully, another local restaurant was able to accommodate our $500 order. We definitely will not be patronizing here. read more

Having just moved to Ohio from Los Angeles, I've been longing for legit Filipino food and I am thrilled that I've found some compatible to that of my hometown. Mely's is so authentic, right down to the location- it's exactly where I expect to find true Filipino cuisine. They make their lumpia fresh and fry it up when you order it. The bistek is AMAZING and the lechon is delicious. I'm not a diehard lechon fan, but I will happily eat Mely's anytime! Mely is so sweet and friendly, and her dishes are full of flavor. Definitely worth visiting again and again! read more

Oh so satisfying to find "worthy" Filipino food in the area and even this state!! I have to say this place tops many of the places we've been to in California, places such as Daily City and Vallejo where Filipino food is a many and places are very goooooooood!!! That is making a huuuuge statement but well deserved here. Masarap! We arrived on a sunny afternoon, around 1ish. It seemed like this place gets "raided" pretty early and our short visit here, less than 10 minutes, there must have been 5 additional customers lining up to take what was left! Bottom line, arrive early or call ahead to secure your food! This place doesn't offer much in terms of visual simulation! If you blink, you might miss this small location nested in the middle of a small shopping location. Matter fact it echos what you might find in the Philippines traveling down a city street and finding that home cooked meal in an alley carved out of a small store front. Behind the simple store front is a very small location, enough to maybe fit 3-4 people, standing room only, were nothing in terms of a sit down exists here. However, visual aside and small standing room only, it means they can focus on one thing, the FOOD! Prices were a bit higher than we are used to in Daily City or Vallejo California. Not that it was ungodly expensive by any means. To be fair, you can throw a rock and hit 5 different Filipino joints in the Bay Area of California... Supply and Demand is working here but well worth it! The food was amazing! We'll be hitting this one up on the regular! read more

went to cleveland from califonia and I was craving for filipino food. Stayed for 4 days in ohio looking for filipino restaurant nearby hotel..we found one ,so we drove 1 hr to get filipino food. when we get there , I saw it and at first I was like kinda suprised because it was really small. This is just a small place for to-go-food. They dont have chairs for us to seat while waiting. this is just like turo turo and go. But the lady and her mom were so nice, so thoughtful, so sweet. Their foods were delicious too, I ordered their menudo, the pork is so tender, and also dinuguan is so good though its a lil bit salty but its ok..I love how they fix everything for you..their ensaymada is good too...I highly recommend this to my friend and.people.who wants filipino food. read more

Grab take out last night , having know idea what I was getting added to the adventure. I was lucky a regular explained a few of the dishes for me . I can't tell you what I got sorry as it was the daily specials . However the food was amazing , melt in ur mouth . Only down fall it's cash only with no prices posted . So have no idea how much anything costed . However I enjoyed everything . I will be back !! read more

It may be a small mom and pop place but they have the best tasting Filipino foods out there so far. Their prices are reasonable compared to other Filipino stores like Nipa Hut. I do definitely recommend stopping by to check out their foods. read more

First time eating Filipino cuisine. It was great. A lot of big flavor and interesting choices. The older woman who works here was a total sweetheart. If you in the mood to try something new this is a good place to start. read more

Cute little lady. Very small place not much room. Kind of like a hole in the wall but don't let the place fool you. Food was amazing. read more

Mely's Kainan - Had the fried pork belly. Deep fried it on the spot so it was crispy and fresh. - Filipino Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

So far the best filipino food Joint I have tasted here in Cleveland... Foods always fresh... ;)

Second visit to Mely's was a little disappointing. Its probably my fault, because I just ordered the beef and pork combo without seeing what it was. But they didn't have rice. How can you not have rice and be an asian restaurant. The pork dish was not Adobo, which is the classic that I got last time. And the beef was more tough. It was a little disappointing, but I'm going to go back and try again in the future. read more

I'm sorry for people who'll get offended with my comment.. but we just went there so as they say, first impression lasts.. I can bear the place and ambiance since I grew up with it. It was Sunday afternoon stopped by to grab some lunch. Though their food looks like old I didn't mind I still ordered menudo, dinuguan, and grilled chicken. All was set except for chicken, he made me choose which one so when he finally grabbed it, holy shit there were WORMS so I told about it to the man that serving it and he couldn't hear me so I had to say like 5 times I tried not to freak out.. so they checked it and told me it was because of the warm weather yesterday.. that means food was really from yesterday. I just settled with the first two orders and paid. They didn't even give us a discount and act normal like it was just a simple matter. I didn't see any surprise with their reaction which is kinda weird. But yeah we noticed that they're health permit is 5 months expired now. Well we don't always have the best experience. Just want you to be aware and pay more attention. I usually don't but learned my lesson in adiagusting way read more

the best filipino food i've ever tasted here in cleveland! we like to order ahead of time for big orders like palabok, pansit, beef steak, lechon paksiw and puto. I love the food and nanay mely :) read more

Never had Filipino cuisine before, but this place made me fan. Very small place, I suggest call ahead with your order...