Food was "too legit to quit!" My wife and I were craving a Filipino breakfast of steamed rice, over easy eggs, and longanisa sausage, but chose brunch items after viewing the selections and savoring the aromas. I had pork adobo, Kare Kare, longsilog, Pancit Bihon, steamed rice, and melon juice. My wife had Kare Kare, longsilog, Pancit Bihon, steamed rice, and sago at gulaman juice. We shared a basket of lumpiang Shanghai. We enjoyed the option of selecting one scoop of steamed rice and one scoop of Pancit noodles and the suka (Filipino vinegar) and bagoong alamang (shrimp paste) are a must for the condiments. Everything was fresh, hot, well-balanced, flavorful, and delicious. My Filipino wife stated that this was most definitely authentic Filipino cuisine and the best she has enjoyed since moving to Arizona from Northern California 26 years ago. The staff remind you of typical hospitable Filipinos as they were all very welcoming, courteous, friendly, calm, patient, and we didn't feel rushed at all as we progressed through the line, making our selections. The smiles on the faces of all the servers were very genuine, cordial and inviting. The ambiance was very casual, but comfortable, and the music was on point and the perfect vibes. I highly recommend this dining establishment. read more

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What a great find! The variety was substantial. The portions were generous. The owner was friendly and engaging. The price AMAZINGLY affordable. I paid about the same price for breakfast at McDonald's on my long drive over. The place was clean and inviting. I wish I lived closer. If I'm ever in the area again I'll be sure to stop in to fill my belly w scrumptious homemade taste like home food. read more

My 1,200th review on Yelp had to have 5 stars, so here it is! So epic!! I have had a few Filipino restaurants bookmarked for a while, but haven't had the chance to go to one until now. A good friend of mine was craving Filipino food so we chose Nanay's to scratch the itch. "Nanay" is the Tagalog word for mother. Let me tell you, this place is LEGIT!!! The restaurant has a pretty good size dining area. You can also order ahead for pick up. Employees are very friendly here and I appreciated the fact that the older gentleman was nice enough to give me a sample size of the Langka. It was right on the money! All of the food we got was definitely made with love. You can see it and you most certainly can taste it. I'm a big fan of Sisig, so it was only right to order it. They offer steamed white rice, garlic fried rice and pancit for your base. You get to choose your entrées (choose 1, 2 or 3). I opted for the sisig and their pork adobo which I have been told is a best seller here. No lies were told, as the adobo was on point! I also wanted to sample their "bilo bilo" and it was just like my mom's. I can never get enough!! Prices here won't swallow your wallet, and the parking lot outside is huge! The place was poppin' when we stepped inside and the line only got longer. That's how you know it's DAMN DELICIOUS! I suggest you try out Nanay's because you are missing out if you don't. Should you find yourself searching for some authentic Filipino food, bring yourself!! You'll be sure to leave feeling like you just ate at mom's house! enJOY!! =) read more

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The older man who served us on a Tuesday afternoon was extremely cold, stingy on portions, and when we kindly asked what each dish was since it was our first time (there's zero labels for the food options) he mumbled/rushed through 3 of them then said the pork adobo is popular want to try? And I thought he meant a sample but instead started filling the container and handed it over to me with oil dripping on the sides. We were the only people in line, and it seemed like he just wanted us out of the store. When he was scooping the kare kare, he also kept scooping past the meat (beef items are an extra +$1 btw) and would dump out each scoop if he thought he was giving us "too much". Everything including the service was VERY greasy and I wouldn't come back. read more

Nanay's - oily af pork adobo, pancit, kare kare, some mid pork dish - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Love this place for authentic Filipino cuisine! You order the counter and once they are out of an item, they are out for the day. We arrived right as the last of the Dinuguan. My siblings and I each did the two entree combo so we all got to try something different and then we shared the lumpiang shanghai and lechon kawali. Very delicious for a quick casual meal and desert. read more

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Love getting the 3 entree plate here for only 14.99 and comes with rice & soup! I fell in love with the sour punch and meaty pork! The service is fast but I'd try to come when they're open or early because sometimes their other stuff are sold out! We got mostly red meat dishes and will say there was a lot of pork/beef fat. I think i will opt for chicken next time but boy was it good! The halo halo was ok 8.99 but don't think will order again. The fried rolls were great and crunchy! Here has a very nice and spacious seating. read more

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Very great food!! I enjoyed it, I will be visiting again when I am in the area. ...............

In a plaza on the corner of Warner and Alma is a lovely family owned restaurant serving delicious Filipino food. Cafeteria style you go in and pick and choose what items you want and you pay for the type of combinations. They have all the typical favorites, along with drinks and desserts. I got the pork bbq stick, sisig and Kare kare. Was so good went back the next morning for breakfast for the Longsilog. The service is lovely, the food is fresh, lots of seating inside and ample parking in the plaza. If you have a hankering for some Filipino food - or have always wanted to try it - can't recommend this location enough. read more

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Filipino cuisine--a fiesta of flavors and culture it has been! The Tagalog word "Nanay" means mother or mom, which evokes the idea that nothing beats a good home-cooked meals prepared by mothers. Nanay's Restaurant in Chandler truly satisfied my cravings for Filipino-style cooking. It absolutely did! I am always excited to let other culture taste our own dishes. I am glad my luncheon date (his first time to enjoy Filipino food) had nothing but praises, finding the food rich in flavors. They have a cafeteria-style of ordering--fall in line, choose from the displayed dishes, and pay at the counter. The line was short when we arrived, but it quickly grew as more people (not just Filipinos) came in. The food options were overwhelming and so inviting that we ended up ordering a lot and taking some home. While ordering, I explained each dish- some of the ingredients and cooking methods. We had first and the most important of all, RICE. For Asians, Rice is Life. We had Dinuguan (pork/beef blood stew), Sinigang (Filipino sour soup), Longganisa (Filipino sausage), Beef Caldereta (beef stew), and Sinugbang Baboy (grilled pork). For dessert, we enjoyed Turon (sweet, crispy roll with banana inside) and Ube Halaya (purple yam pudding). Throughout, I kept telling my big foodie date, "You have to taste this! This is really good! We always cook this at home!" Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The service was quick and friendly. I speak their language and I had a good chat with the staff. It felt nostalgic, like being transported back to the Philippines. Growing up, I always came home to delicious, home-cooked meals. My family had a small restaurant serving home-cooked style meals. When there is no school, I often helped out that I have learned to cook and found love for cooking. Sharing home-cooked food meant eating together as a family, respecting the table full of blessings, and never wasting food. So, if you have never tried Filipino cuisine yet, Nanay's is the place to go. 'She' will not disappoint you. read more

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Definitely need to try this place. My favorite Filipino dish is Dinuguan and man they do an awesome job making it. read more

Nanay's - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Did a delivery via Uber Eats. Was disappointed in the Lechon kawali. It was cut into pieces, then fried. Actually over cooked, fried too long. The pancit bihon was plain and had a few pieces of cabbage and chicken, had too much liquid in it and the noodles were cut into smaller portions. Needed more flavor. As I have food allergies, I called to make sure there were no shellfish in the pancit and the lady on the phone was very helpful and respectful. The best thing was the banana turon! Crispy and sweet to perfection. I may need to visit this place in person. read more

Nanay's - Lechon kawali, pancit bihon and turon! - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Thought we'd give it another try...never again..!!! Pancit didn't taste that good, very bland. Beef caldereta ($9.99 small container), not tender at all, very chewy and fatty...small adobo chicken ($8.99), mostly bone and skin and big pieces of potato, very little actual chicken. Being one of the few Filipino restaurants around, they can charge high amounts for subpar food. Wife is Filipina, and wanted to give another try...she agrees...never again!!! read more

Nanay's - &17.97 for these...ridiculous, pieces of pork are really small. - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Great service, great food always accommodating and always clean and the sweets are to die for! Family favorite in the valley!!!

I think my last review was the same time around last year, and everything is still very good! The only issue is they have become busier and I have to wait a little longer! Great service still, especially when Ate Ferlyn checks us out and waves us goodbye! read more

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Very authentic Philipppino food with friendly service. No frill restaurant, just like the equivalent of Panda Express but with more flavorful food. I tried their Chicken Adobo, Pancit (stir fry glass noodles with veggies and chicken), and Japrok (the salty fried fish - which is not salty at all, great crunch to add to your dish). Overall, I highly recommend this place. read more

I was looking for Filipino spots, this was a popular one that stood out in many of the Filipino recommendations. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking so there's a lot of room. I didn't have any issues. Seating: Inside seating, great for small and large groups. There's room for about 40 people. Vibes: It's in a not to flashy place. Just a general plaza with other restaurants and everyday stores. The place itself is pretty nice. I enjoyed the top 40 music for some familiar sounds. I like the simple decor of pictures of the Philippines or bilaos. They have a karaoke machine too if you're into that. Great for families, quick Filipino food, or catering.! FOOD: Kaldereta (Recommend) This was the most recommended and I can see why. The beef was juicy, well sauced. There was a good portion of peas and potatoes. What makes this different from other ones I had are there mushrooms. It added a nice extra umami kick to it. Chicken Adobo (Recommend) This was comforting. I make a pretty good batch but for what's given in Arizona... I approved. Chicken well cooked and well marinated. Peanuts (Recommend) For a great all-round snack, this is good. Little nutty sweetness but nice salted savory touch to it. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great people! Friendly servers that were quick and helpful. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. I enjoyed my visit here. Visiting from California, this place held it down and represented. Great choices, good food, all at a reasonable price. For those craving Filipino food, be sure to check this spot out. #FilipinoFoodMovement TIPS: * Come early! This spot is no hidden gem! read more

Nanay's - Wooo! - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

My husband and I eat here everytime we are in the mood for their food. If we could eat here everyday, I promise we would. The dinuguan, garlic rice, pancit, crispy pork, chicken and pork adobo. Just to name a few, AMAZING everytime. Today we noticed they change their seating arrangement. The place looked brighter and very organized. We both moved here 18yrs ago, from Hawai'i. Finding Nanay's about 2yrs ago made both our hearts full. Being blessed to finally find food we miss from back home. This will DEFINITELY be a 10/10 recommend. We should've taken pictures of our plates(sorry not sorry) but mouth drooling food doesn't wait! read more

A bit conflicted on our second time here. We definitely will return though because the value is so good. We ordered two 3 entree plates to go and some dishes were extra greasy (which is expected so its fine) but the longanisa was strangely soft this time. The casing should have a crispy crunch to it when you bite into it. We were disappointed in that! Garlic rice was extra flavorful this time which we enjoyed. I liked that they gave us 2 different soups versus just the usual 1. The new soup was healthier and more refreshing than the usual sinigang they offer. read more

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It's super clean, the food look fresh (11am) and quick service line. Lots of tables too. My gf and I enjoyed the lichon kuwali, pinatbet, bitter melon, squid, with pansit & rice. It would be nice if they put labels on the top glass so we know exactly what it is. Overall, great! We were too full to have HaloHalo so maybe next time. read more

I got the 3 entree lunch which said it comes with rice and soup. But I only got 3 items with rice without the soup. My friends also paid extra for their dishes. The pricing isn't transparent up front and I think they know it. Seems like a scam. Even then, everything was so salty. Not coming back. read more

Nanay's - Three entree lunch - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Nanay's is the real deal! Nanay's specializes in authentic Filipino food served "turo-turo" (meaning point-point) which is a cafeteria-style service in which you pick a combo of entrees from an array of dishes warming on a steam table. My friends and I arrived on a Saturday shortly after they opened, which I highly recommend doing. They get busy quickly and there will be a long line to order. Most, if not all of the employees are Filipino and have that warm and welcoming nature that Filipinos are known for, especially back home. Nanay's offers traditional dishes like dinuguan, adobo, monggo, and more. They also offer traditional desserts like halo halo, taho, turon, and more. I was super excited about the taho! I think it's been 10 years or close to since I've had it. I immediately ordered taho as well as the two fish entrees they offered, both were fried. The food transported me back to Philippines. I was even tempted to eat with my hands. The food was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The crispy fish I ordered had the best crunch. Both fish entrees went well with the garlic rice, though I would have liked more garlic in the rice. We had to end our meal on a sweet note, with halo halo! The halo halo was big and great for sharing. My gf and I barely finished it. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Some of the best Filipino food in all of AZ! They're located in a relatively unassuming plaza with tons of parking spots available. Once you walk in, you'll be greeted by the amazing smell of home cooked Filipino dishes. You can see every item they have for the day at the counter and then order what you want. We ended up getting the lechon kawali, bistek, diniguan, and monggo and everything was delicious! Overall, the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. The food is comforting, tastey, and authentic. We will definitely be back to grab another plate next time we're in the area! read more

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In the East Valley this is the most authentic Filipino cuisine you're going to find. Family owned and operated. Banatao (Momma) is still working on site. The daughters run the restaurant. My wife would go here two or three times a week if it were any closer to our house. Expect to pay about $12-$15 a person. We will be back again and again. read more

Nanay's - Pinoy food - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Amazing Filipino food Came here with a beautiful Filipino lady who ordered for both of us as this was my first time enjoying Filipino food. I really don't know the names of the food we got, but ordered almost one of everything. My pictures show what we got and everything was delicious. The one thing to point out for anyone coming here is that you can order a 2 dish or 3 dish plate that comes with rice. It's a lot of food read more

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I was craving Filipino and I stumbled upon this place . Since I was spoiled in Chicago I am very picky about Filipino food. This place lived up to the hype. The location is super clean and spacious. Lots of tables to sit. It's cafeteria style so you can see what options they have but they also have a screen with a list. I got Lechon Kawali and chicken adobe. Both great. And the lunch price was very affordable. $8.50 for one entrees and two sides of rice. Can't beat that. read more

Nanay's - Chicken adobo and Lechon Kawali. - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

One of my favorite places when we visited Chandler. You line up Chipotle style and tell them what you want on your plate. We came during lunch so there was a decent line but it flowed smoothly. The only thing I could say that could be better is if the food was labeled or there was some way to tell which food was what. Other than that, food was amazing! read more

Very good Filipino food! I got the bbq pork and it was great! As was the service. Very kind workers! I would go back if it wasn't so far! read more

I don't know how I feel about the halo halo . The flavors were good but I wasn't too crazy about the chunks of ice. I'm more used to shaved ice, not ice chips so that was hard to eat. That's too bad because I was really looking forward to it. read more

Best adobo, pandit and halo halo in the East Valley. Highly recommend this filipino restaurant for first timers or a connoisseur of filipino food. Very clean, friendly customer service and very good prices on 1,2 or 3 item plates. Try it , you will be happy you did. read more

Nanay's - Adobo, rice and pancit - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Great clean wide space, order and pay then sit, kare-kare was solid, the Squash in Coconut Milk (Ginataang Calabasa) was delicious. Very filling. Service was efficient. My mother ordered the adobo and banana turon and liked it. The ginataan dessert was solid and not too sweet. read more

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Hands down some of the best Filipino food I've had in Arizona! I've been racing a home cooked meal after being home sick and missing my family's cooking - and this hit the head on the nail. The line was quick and we got through fast, loved the Titas and Ate's behind the counter trying to help us all as fast as they could. The restaurant itself was big and had plenty of tables for folks to quickly eat! I took my parents and Lolo (grandfather) there, and they were equally impressed - will 100% be back! read more

Nanay's - Longanisa, tocino, Lechon Kawali, sinigang, chicken adobo, kare kare with bagoong, and diniguan!!! - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Amazing Filipino traditinal food. We travel from the northwest valley to this place for the great food.

Great spot to get my Filipino fix. Looks like they do Karaoke there. Very friendly service and only took a few minutes to get my order. Food tasted great. I would definitely come back. read more

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I was able to sample different dishes. Was my first time at this restaurant. The beef steak was amazing. Tasty and very tender. I had the veggies which consisted of squash, okra, green beans, onions, to name a few. There were more! Half sticky rice and half noodles. yummy! read more

Nanay's - Beef steak, rice, noodles and vegetables. - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I rolled in on a sleepy Friday afternoon, January 5. I'm relatively new to the area, I'm Tisoy [Filipino-American] so I was hankering for some good Flip food! I was greeted immediately as if I was family because, frankly, Filipinos are genuinely warm like that. My Mom passed away 20 some odd years ago, so the names of the dishes escaped me, but my eyes were identifying all the yummy dishes she made. The layout was surprisingly open for a restaurant. The Top 40 music that played softly was a nice touch, but expected at a Filipino restaurant. The obligatory Air Supply song greeted my ears (Even The Nights Are Better) I pointed to the entrees I wanted, and ask nicely what the names were (no dish placards) Once I paid for my anticipated yummy food, I surveyed the furniture - the karaoke set up was the final clue that this was a Filipino restaurant! I really felt at home as the 4 - 5 women of the kitchen joyfully exchanged Tagalog, or perhaps Visayan, (I couldn't differentiate) I didn't have room for lechon, but I'll be back to have that first. If you are a Filipino that's homesick in the Phoenix area, do yourself a favor, and drive straight here. No need to have BH Tupperware, they'll supply you. IYKYK, and if you don't ... you don't. read more

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On our tour to try all the Filipino places in the valley. So glad we came here! It was a very early dinner (4:00) so there was hardly anyone else here. The lady that helped me was so friendly! Thank you Aunty!! My friend is new to Filipino food and she answered his questions patiently and with such a smile. Ordered so much food!! It was hella good price for what we got. I feel like I've been paying so much money at other places. The place is super clean too!! They ran out of pancit before we got there, so I have to come back to try theirs. Nothing beats Mom's cooking but they got pretty close!! So many vegetables and delicious flavors. read more

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Yummy yummy yummy. If you're looking for Filipino food look no more! At Nanay's you can pick up breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks in between. Once you walk in you're greeted with the amazing aroma of delicious food. Everything is freshly cooked and presented right in front of you, making it just as hard to pick just one dish. You have a choice of white or garlic rice to pair with endless entrees. My favorites are the Chicken Adobo, Caldereta, Kare-Kare, Sisig, and any of the silog dishes. Don't skip out on the Turin either! If you're not familiar with Filipino food, just ask any of the friendly staff. Even bigger plus, you can order party platters too! The restaurant is a staple and located in Chandler. Highly recommend trying, and if you come on the weekend trying getting there when they first open cause lines can get long. read more

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Went here for the first time and loved the food! Everything was delicious and brought me back home to when I was kid. I especially enjoyed the Pusit and the Dinuguan. We ended up having Nanay's cater my daughter's graduation from ASU Law. Would definitely recommend if you want good authentic Filipino food. read more

Nanay's is a great place to get that fast Filipino comfort food. Everything that I've gotten has tasted pretty on point and is very good! I was missing beef calderetta and so glad I found some here! There is usually ample seating but it. An get a bit crowded during peak lunch times, which makes sense because the food here is good. People are friendly also! read more

Nanay's - Beef Calderetta and Pork Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

This place surprise me. Although it says take out only there is a place for you to sit and dine in albeit it on a to go styrofoam plate. It didn't matter, if they served their food on a banana leaf I would still scarf it all down. The food was fresh hot and the place was busy. So you know the food turned over. They have all the typical Filipino staple food. The place was clean and the inside was relatively new i.e table and chairs. I ordered the three item (your choice) combo which included caldereta beef steak and picadillo on the side I ordered one big @$$ lumpia serve with vinegar and two turon. The beef steak had a dollar upcharge...which was ok. The serving size was big so much so that the hubs and I just shared and we both got our fill. Go try it...it's goooooood read more

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