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    Minas Restaurant

    4.0 (23 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Camaron rebosado
    Michelle G.

    My family and I have been going here for years, probably over a decade, for Filipino food and we love this small family-owned business. We regularly get food for the holidays around here. Some of our faves are their palabok (my mom loves and says unlike some other places here in the US, it tastes like the palabok she'e had in the Philippines), turon, and their camaron rebosado. Definitely a great neighborhood Filipino spot with wonderful staff.

    Rice and pork Dinuguan with Rice

    The most expensive filipino restaurant in NY. $12.00 for a small bowl of dinuguan and plate of rice. I was not given a glass of water. I donot recommend this resto. Instead go to its neighbor a dominican and a chinese resto. Theyre a lot cheaper and delicious too. Or go to Asian food market on Parsons Blvd.

    Amelia L.

    3.5 stars. Mina's Kitchenette is part Asian grocery store and part Filipino restaurant. The restaurant feels very homey with lots of plants and fairy lights. They sell mostly Asian snacks, some baked items, condiments, sauces, canned food, and juices. It's also a turo-turo (point-point) restaurant which is a very popular Filipino restaurant concept. It's similar to buffet display service where you point to the food you want; they plate it for you, and you bring it to your table. Here at Mina's, you'll find the usual Filipino dishes like Bulalo (pork shank soup), Kare Kare (ox tail stew), Dinuguan (pork blood stew), Kaldereta (tomato-based stew), Tinola (chicken soup), and Ginataan (coconut milk-based stew) just to name a few. We went by this past weekend to check them out and got 2 combo meals. The combo meal consists of rice with your choice of two small entrées. We got the chicken BBQ, Laing, Dinuguan and the Kaldereta. And for dessert we got Halo-halo. Our favorite was the Chicken BBQ. The meat was tender, and the sauce was both savory and sweet. The Dinuguan was also pretty good, but the sauce was somewhat watery. It was cooked well and there was no metallic taste from the pork blood. The beef in the Kaldereta was very fatty. Not sure if that was just bad luck or what. The Laing was okay. I wished it had more heat. Laing is usually a spicy dish, but this was not. And I think they used canned taro leaves for the ingredients because there was a slight chalky after taste. The Halo Halo was surprisingly very good. I wasn't a fan of the two canned cherries that was placed on top, but otherwise thought it was a yummy dessert. They were not stingy with the toppings which included, two scoops of flan, ube ice cream, pieces of boiled taro, sago, coconut strips, and gulaman (agar). The dishes over all were good and the portions were just right. I think for this neighborhood this is a good solid option to go to when looking for Filipino food. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and prices are slightly lower than what you would find in Elmhurst's Little Manila.

    Yan Y.

    Walked in without any expectation but was pleasantly greeted by no other than Auntie Leticia (sorry for the spelling) and Auntie Mina. Both had such a warm, inviting aura about them. Auntie Leticia spent majority of her time describing and recommending both her and customer's favorite dishes. She had to have given us approximately 6-7 things to try before we even ordered! The customer service is unmatched. I left the restaurant ordering many delicious items with a warm, fuzzy feeling inside due to my wonderful experience there. Will most definitely be going back very soon. P.S. The pork lumpias are FIRE!

    Delicious authentic Filipino food. Crispy deep fried pork belly (Lechon Kawali)
    Noel M.

    If you want to try authentic Filipino dishes and if you happen to be in this area, you should go here. I always go to this spot when I am craving for Filipino food. On this occasion, I came by to pick up some ordered food for our Christmas Eve celebration, we ordered a tray of crispy deep fried pork belly (Lechon kawali) and a tray of braised beef/beef stew (mechado). I came on the scheduled pick-up time and my orders were ready. Always expect a warm friendly welcome when you visit here, the staff and the owner are very pleasant and hospitable. If you haven't tried Filipino food yet, they are more than willing to explain to you each dish that looks good for you. The process on how you dine in this place is, go near the food display stand, point out to the staff which food you want, when you are done choosing get to your table and they will serve you the food. As expected, our ordered food tasted delicious, the Lechon kawali was very crispy and tasted very well with the accompanying pork liver sauce, the mechado was very flavorful and meat were very tender. Prices are a bit higher as compared to other places that offers the same dishes but the food quality is worth it. They keep the place neat and clean, staff and owners were wearing mask which is a plus for me. So if you live in the area and you want to try Filipino food, this is the place to go.

    Second phone number is for catering. Restaurant is closed on Tuesdays
    D C.

    We just discovered this gem yesterday. I totally agree with the other review that said the staff here are your aunties. Auntie Laticia (sorry i don't know how to spell her name) was so so warm and welcoming, she offered us samples of certain items when she learned that it was our first time there. We got to meet Auntie Mina as well, who was just as kind. There was a customer who came in to pick up a lechon order while we were there, and even he was very friendly. Amazingly positive atmosphere in this restaurant! The food is amazing, taste as good as they look. They have the Filipino staples, chicken adobo, chicken asado, dried taro leaves in coconut milk (my fave), several pork dishes, beef stews. For takeout orders, a single serving is one of the small soup takeout containers, a large serving is the large soup container. I believe a single serving is a little under $10, as a previous review mentioned, it's not cheap but portion is plentiful and food is hearty. The flavors are deep, seasoned, yet refreshing, depending on the vinegar content. In addition to the hot food, they have a refrigerator where the lightly sweetened ube rice dessert lives I honestly cannot wait to go back to say hi to the aunties and try the fried fish and empanadas next time.

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    Kia A.

    Auntie Minas (as my husband and I loving refer to this place) is a great place for some Filipino food. They are so welcoming and kind at this place and they make you feel right at home. Hence why we have taken to calling this place Auntie Minas because they remind us of an auntie that is trying to make sure you love your meal and want to fatten you up! Location: Right on Springfield- look for the red and blue of the sign. Parking is on street and there are no meters so it's easy to find a spot. Service: Top notch! This place has had a few names (Used to be called Dotys and Hi Luck) yet the food has been consistent as well as the people who work there(front of the house). You are always greeted with a big smile!! If you are not sure about something just ask and they'll tell you all about it. Tips about the Food: Do not come here with anyone who has "eyes bigger than their stomach" because you will leave here with a heavy load and a lighter wallet. lol The food is very heavy and filling. I always tell my husband we will only get two things and share- he always sees more stuff he wants to try or remembers liking and we leave with a ton of food. Also the portions are not cheap!! Don't be shy about getting additional rice- you will need it in comparison to the portions of the entrees. Overall, you will always have left overs. Food: I had the lechon kawali which is like chicharron. It has a sweet sauce that they send with it. I prefer the vinegar sauce with this meal. I also had the shanghai eggrolls. These are small rolls, not filling; it is suitable as a snack or appetizer. My husband had 4 bbq meat sticks- 2 pork and 2 chicken. These are really good and tender-the sauce is delicious as well. To share we got kalabasa which is root veggies in coconut milk which is sweet in a subtle way. Very good! We got Mungo which are mung beans in a creamy base with meat (I think pork) in it. This is really good! Even a person who is not crazy about beans will enjoy this. We also got Bicol which is pork in a coconut cream base that is really tasty as well. I have never gotten anything from this place that was not good! The food usually last at least 2 days but for me typically three days. Cost: See receipt I attached to photos. We got a number of things and it came up to $73.31. This is not cheap but the food is homemade and the portions are plentiful. I've paid more for food that was consumed in one sitting. Overall: This place is one of my favorite local spots. Since the food is so heavy I don't come here often! (I'm usually eating very clean and no carbs) This is a great place to patronize if you don't like to cook, are a single person or like to get your money's worth from a meal!

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    The food is very delicious and authentic. The dishes are like homemade. We had the chicken adobo and lechon. The lechon is juicy and crispy.

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    Friendly staff. Delicious Filipino food and affordable. They also sell some Filipino goodies. Clean and spacious space.

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    Super friendly staff. The food is just ok. The purple yam coconut ice cream is delicious but it's $16 for the container

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    Kusinera - Bistek Tagalog (Front), Ginisang Ampalaya (Left), Lechon Kawali (Right), Chicken Afritada (Back)

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    4.4(66 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    Wish I had a Filipino restaurant near me but alas I do not. So I have to travel. Maybe that's what…read moremakes it extra special. I don't know if that's true but I really like the food put out by the owner & her hubbylish. The Pork Sisig is good but different from what I'm used to. The flavor is there, just not the odds & ends if you know what I mean. I think it's just pork belly nothing from the head which is why I love it. But I'm a weirdo who loves innards & other bits & pieces in a world of non adventurous eaters. So it won't matter to anyone else. The flavor is delicious! But my favorite dish they make is the Beef or Chicken Pastel. It is so delicious! Tender pieces of chicken in a creamy sauce that also permeates the vegetables. Absolutely divine! Get it if they have it that day. You won't regret it. Have anything with the garlic rice. As a matter of fact, get garlic rice with the garlic rice. It's that good. And get the Pork with Eggplant. Ok get everything! I'm done! It's all delicious. 3-8-2026

    It's been a while since we've been here and craving Filipino food. Once again, it did not…read moredisappoint! We each had something different and it was all delicious. Service is friendly and efficient. There is parking in front of the restaurant. There are a few tables and one large bench table for seating. Recommend!

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    I've been coming here once in a while to buy Filipino delicacies and groceries I've missed from…read moreback home in the Philippines. A few years ago, they upgraded the store and added an eatery. My take: this was such a smart move. The eatery brings back even more nostalgia, joy, and happiness. What makes me happiest is the way they prepare the food--it feels like my own mom is in the kitchen, cooking and serving it straight to my table. Imagine how that feels. The service is excellent. Everyone is smiling and genuinely happy, which creates a warm, welcoming ambiance. Now that they have an eatery, I find myself coming back even more. It's such a great addition, especially with their tapsilogan meals--they truly make me feel at home. This place is a home away from home, and I really admire the smiling faces of the staff.

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    4.4(17 reviews)
    47.4 mi
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    Hubs had been wanting to give this place a try for a while, so we decided to give this place a try…read more We ordered the following: Banana lumpia- I thought this wasn't bad. It was a bit sticky but ok. Hubs said he remembered this in the past when Chinese restaurants did this. He thought it was a little sweet for his taste, but it was delicious in a nostalgic way. Lumpia - This tasted like a Chinese vegetarian egg roll. I'm used to lumpias being thin and small but this was more like an egg roll. It was still pretty good. Lechon with sausages and bean vermicelli with vegetables. Hubs said the lechon was tasty. This is similar to Chinese roast pig. He said that the sausages had a sweet and salty umami essence and that it was also delicious. The bean vermicelli with vegetables were a nice high fiber filler which we're familiar with. Bitter melon with pork belly and gravy on rice. We thought the bitter melon was a little undercooked for our taste. But, when reheated, it was delicious. The pork belly with gravy was mixed nicely with the rice. The spare ribs and potatoes were also pretty good. Hubs said that he liked it and thought it was a nice mix with the rice. This place is a hole in the wall. There was only one table in there which someone was eating when we were there. We ended up eating in the car. Service was friendly . Will return to try other items on the menu.

    Still my favorite place to stop and grab Filipino food. Ready to go food and the roice is very…read morereasonable, all in all my go to for Filipino comfort food. Dinuguan, here is absolutely the best and I have eaten a lot of it in my lifetime, I buy the large size container and over steamed rice with a little vinegar it's FANTASTIC, it isn't for everyone, I am sure, because it is pork blood dish and people tend to think it will taste strange, but it is a such a savory dish, I literally have it twice a month. Again, this store has a lot of spices and sauces you can buy and I have to urge you to go by and try the hot plate food, don't be shy to try new stuff. Start with the pancit and lumpia, two favorites of mine and probably will be for you too!

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    So...I had tried to eat here twice with friends, and had a few "issues" between the posted hours…read moreand when the kitchen actually closed, I had initially written them off, but then a friend convinced me to give them another chance, and I must say, it was the best decision I could've made...I almost missed out on some ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS FILIPINO FOOD...! I started my visit with a Halo Halo, (generously treated to me by Ysa, the lovely owner, as an "apology" for the now-fixed store hours mix-up)....sweetest treat in the land and one of the best ones I've ever tasted....that put an immediate smile on my face and instantly convinced me that I was in for a great meal. I ordered Shanghai rolls (a personal favorite and these were crispy and tasty filled with pork), Pancit Bihon Noodles (tasty with chicken and shrimp), Chicken Adobo (literally some of the best I've had, with onions in that yummy brown sauce over rice), Lechon Kawali (crispy and VERY flavorful), Pork BBQ on skewers (tender and sooooo good), and then a Kare-Kare that I was promised would not disappoint (and they were correct...the tender oxtail was perfect in delicious peanut sauce, again it made my rice so happy). So very authentic and so much love put into the cooking with good ingredients that I will certainly return again... There's also a very cute and well stocked Asian grocery there, just in case you were wondering....well worth a trip there for many reasons, the lovely owner being among them. Highly recommended if you enjoy this kind of food or want to discover that you do and didn't even know it.

    Long time over due. Awesome Asian grocery store…read more Staff is lovely! Delicious and fresh made to order cuisine. This is my go to when making Bok Choy soup. Highly recommended!

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