It seems prices have increased! We used to come here for their 1 piece crispy pata with butter…read moregarlic sauce since the original crispy pata that comes in 2, I thought was too pricey then, so my spouse and I would order just that 1 crispy pasta special which was about $21bucks. Now it had jumped to $32! Or around that price. Might as well order the original. Anyway, despite the economic price increase, we still like coming here but only when the craving hits us. Otherwise we order just a tray of something for a special occasion. And it's not too often. The sisig is pretty good still and of course the halo halo is good too, which I hope the price will stay the same.

Our go to spot in the San Jose/Milpitas area. Everything here is truly deeeeelicious! 5 stars for…read morefood, 1 star off for wait time but I get it - everyone wants to eat here at the same time, cuz we were one of those people lol Sinigang + sabow, Kare Kare, sisig, crispy pata is bomb. They do book out quickly so I would recommend calling in advance. But even calling in advance doesn't help much cuz they don't pick up the phone. However, the lady I spoke to the day before remembered me and was able to get us in next (not quickly), but next, since we were already waiting for an hour. OR maybe come during off hours.

So... I've been driving by this place for years but never stopped in. It doesn't look like much…read morefrom the outside because of the dark tinted windows, but it's very BRIGHT and big inside. (They need the tint because the afternoon sun is blasting that side of the store.) I'm American-born Filipino, but I still forget all the food names, and I definitely forget what's all in the dishes because, well iykyk. It would be great if there was labeling on the glass or food trays. That would help especially for non-Filipinos who want to try something but have no idea what it is. I should also point out that I normally don't like pansit bihon, however I REALLY like theirs! All the food was good. I ate it too fast and forgot to take a pic. But I did remember to snap the halo-halo before I dug in.

The best!!! Food is great, place is very clean and a lots of food variety so all the filipino food…read morecraving will be satisfied. They always serve fresh and newly cooked. The price to food ratio is also really good ! Plenty of parking space. Weve also had catering with them for years and years even back in there old place and its always the best and our guests always ask where we get it.

With friends and family celebrated my birthday lunch !! Thanks for the treat !!…read more Ordered the CRISPY PATA and surely was crispy deep fried pork leg!! The crunchy skin and savory tender meat was the star of my birthday lunch!! Gotta have Pansit Bihon which was my grandkids favorite!!! On birthday gatherings it symbolizes long life !!! Wanna live another 72 more years if I can !!! WE Gotta have veggies so ordered Pinakbet which was a tasty veggie stew with okra, eggplant, squash , bitter melin flavored with fermented shrimp paste !! The SISIG MILKFISH was boneless with flaked meat and seasoned well!! Staff sang Happy Birthday with a cup of Ube Ice Cream !!! Love celebrating with delicious food and loving family and friends !!

Dear Max's Chicken Corporate Team and to Fellow Customers!…read more I am writing to formally report a concerning experience at your Milpitas, California branch today, October 1, during my father's birthday dinner with my family. Unfortunately, the service was very disappointing. We felt rushed throughout our meal, and before we had even finished eating, a staff member was already pushing dessert on us. Eventually, we decided to leave because we were uncomfortable with the way we were being treated. What concerned me even more was that, when we were ready to pay, a female staff member asked if we could pay in cash. Her explanation was that the kitchen needed cash to purchase ingredients from Seafood City. What makes this situation particularly concerning is that my partner visited the same location three days earlier and was given the exact same explanation when asked to pay in cash. I find this unusual, especially since your restaurant offers cashless payment options. This raises questions about why customers are repeatedly being asked to pay in cash for the same stated reason. I do not want to make any accusations without knowing the facts, but I am concerned about the possibility of improper cash handling or transactions not being properly recorded. As a customer spending a considerable amount of money to celebrate a special occasion with my family, I believe this situation deserves a proper explanation. I have pictures and video footage related to this incident and can provide them if needed. I respectfully request that corporate investigate this matter and clarify whether requesting cash payments from customers for the stated reason is an authorized company practice. I would also appreciate an explanation of how these transactions are recorded and accounted for. I hope to receive a response from your corporate team regarding this concern. I believe customers deserve transparency, professional service, and confidence that their transactions are being handled appropriately. Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to your response.

While I love some of their foods in their turo turo they are not quite as homey as a few other…read morespots I have eaten from. Definitely good Filipino food, and the service is good, so I would recommend going and trying them. Not as big of a selection as some places, but I will be back to try more.

I got the Chicharon Especial. It tasted really delicious. I was enjoying eating it but then I…read morenoticed there were a lot of dead ants on it

Isla Restaurant in Newark is our absolute favorite spot for Filipino food! We've been coming here…read morefor years, and at this point the staff already recognizes us when we walk in, which always makes us feel so welcome. We've honestly never had a bad meal here, everything we've ordered has been delicious. My absolute favorites are the Adobong Pusit and the Sisig, and the Lechon Kawali is another must-try. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend starting with those dishes. One thing we also love is that there's always something happening. On Thursdays and Fridays they serve Filipino street food outside, and on weekends they offer buffets and often have live music, making every visit feel like a little celebration. We've been to all three Isla locations, but the Newark restaurant is still our favorite because it's the closest to us. If you're looking for authentic Filipino food, a welcoming atmosphere, and consistently delicious meals, Isla Restaurant is a place you'll want to visit again and again.

First time trying Isla whereas my wife came here long ago with her friends for a birthday…read morecelebration. Got to be honest, the harshest review for Filipino restaurants is coming from Filipino because they often judge the cooking based on their own moms cooking or the region they are from. So my bias comes more from other Filipino places I've tried rather than my "moms cooking" Service - 3 stars. We came here around 3 pm on a Sunday and the place wasn't too busy. For just the two of us, the hostess/waitress gave us a table for two but didn't have a lot of table space for people who order more than 2. Even though there was plenty of people working, it took awhile to get our food order in. Food- 3 stars Chicken Inasal- was one of the first dishes that came and arrived fairly quick. I ate as soon as it arrived and noticed it wasn't piping hot at all. Of course I don't know how the kitchen works there but it felt like those cafeteria style Filipino restaurants that already have the dish cooked already and ready to serve. Taste wise- had a sweet taste but didn't have the bbq chicken inasal I've had in the Philippines. Sinigang Liempo- my wife's order. She compared it to her own preference and noticed it was sweeter than expected and the broth is darker. Of course, it's made based on the region. 3 stars Halo halo- 3 stars. I've had this at many places but it was a fair dessert. Can't beat the halo halo in PI. Overall, place is well decorated and has many of tables and seat to serve alot of patrons and guests. Would I go back? It's hard to say since I wasn't impressed enough to crave for what I ordered.

Had such a great experience here! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Everything we…read moreordered looked so appetizing and tasted even better. The restaurant itself is also really beautiful, clean, and cozy, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. What really stood out was the staff they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Definitely a place I'd come back to

The ambiance of the restaurant was super Kawaii! Beautiful flowers in the corner where we sat. So…read moreIG-worthy! The food was downright delicious! It's criminal to taste this good! We started with the snow mushroom tempura. The said was delicious and had a nice kick! Then we had the Vietnamese short rib and the lechon fried rice as our mains. The 3 of us split it and it was more than enough food! The viet short ribs were sooooo tender. The lechon fried rice had so much flavor and the sauce was chef's kiss! We then had the bone marrow and let me tell you it was life changing! We ordered a baguette to scoop the marrow onto! YUM! The service was attentive and there was always someone checking on us.

favorite filipino restaurant in the area! haven't found a better lechon or garlic rice anywhere…read moreelse. one employee I always see could be a little nicer lol but all of the other employees are super kind

Zero (0) stars! They supposedly close at 7pm. It is 6:20pm…read moreright now, they locked up the store already and the door sign says closed! The worker said they ran out of food! Really?! lol

The Best Filipino Barbecue in town. Im obsessed with their…read morepork bbq skewers,flavors are authentic like the Filipino Street food style bbq. You can tell that it is seasoned and marinated very well.It is best paired with their home made garlic vinegar. We also had the chance of trying their other street foods like hotdog,lobster balls,squid balls,ISAW and chichaeon etc They have ube shaved ice /halo halo plus mini grocery inside that sells filipino staples. Owners are accomodating & patient with my questions I will be back for more and will definitely order their other items

I forgot to hit "post" from 2020... Update:…read more I finally came inside the shop to order (instead of UberEats/Door Dash). The gentleman who took my order was very kind! The shop is very clean too! After he took my order, he informed me that he will deliver it to my car, once my order is ready. They have an organized system! Don't forget to tip them... they are all working hard. Especially during this pandemic. New food that I ordered: Chicken wing Silog

This is for catering services. I enjoyed how convenient the service went. I ordered 2 weeks in…read moreadvance and was able to pick up at the schedule time. My order was perfect and the food the best. I ordered BBQ, lumpia and chicharon and it tasted so good! Great job and I will order in the future.

Grill City is located inside Seafood City, a Filipino supermarket, which makes it a convenient stop…read moreespecially if you're already doing grocery shopping. For my meal, I ordered the grilled pompano, pork sinigang, and dinakdakan. The grilled pompano was decent and cooked nicely. The pork sinigang was good, and the broth had a solid tamarind flavor that was not too sour. That said, it was missing some of the veggies such as string beans, eggplants, tomatoes, and okra. The dinakdakan was really good, with a nice sweet and savory taste. The customer service was good, but overall it was slow, so it helps to plan for a bit of a wait. On top of that, the surroundings were clean, and there's plenty of parking.

I FOUND THE ONE!!!…read more I found the Filipino restaurant I'll keep coming back to and probably eat at almost every week! They have all the food I've been craving -- from ihaw-ihaw, silog, empanadas, and siomai to something I've REALLY been missing from back home: *Filipino-style shawarma wraps!!! Like, WHAT THE HECK?! How is it SO GOOD and SO CLOSE to the taste I've known and loved back home?! I've tried a couple of places and people selling Filipino-style shawarma, but THIS ONE HITS HOME. I came early today, 10 minutes before they even opened. They still took my order, and I patiently waited outside. And let me tell you, I DID NOT REGRET A SINGLE SECOND OF WAITING because IT WAS SO WORTH IT!!! It was so good that I literally had to ask my partner if he'd let me have the rest of his because I WANTED MORE. HAHAHAHA! Huhu, thank you for bringing a little taste of home here. You have no idea how happy this made me! You'll definitely be seeing me there often from now on!Consider me a regular. HAHAHA!

First time trying EMS Kusina in Hayward and honestly... SO GOOD…read more I've been going to them since they had their food trucks, so I'm really happy they finally have a restaurant nearby! I got their chicken inasal and it did NOT disappoint. I also tried the kwek-kwek, and omg so good! The sauce is seriously TOP TIER. It really gave me that feeling like I was back in the Philippines eating street food and they also have their cantaloupe juice, REALLY GOOD! I also know their iskrambol is really good, so I definitely want to try that again next time I go! If you're craving Filipino food, you NEED to try this place. Definitely worth checking out, and I'm so happy they're in Hayward now!