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Northwest Lumpia

4.7 (101 reviews)
InexpensiveFilipino, Asian Fusion
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Updated 2 weeks ago

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Good for kids

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Lynnelle E.

We found this place from TikTok.  We were visiting Tacoma for the weekend and figured it was worth checking out.  It's a small place that can be easily missed     When we arrived, we learned this place was drive-thru only.   Not only that, not all items on the menu are available.  On Tuesdays, they post on their website what they will have for sale for the week.  At that point, you can pre-order and schedule to pick up on Friday or Saturday.  Of course, we didn't know this, but at least we had a small variety of 4 to choose from.      I ordered them to cook the lumpias and waited about 15 minutes.  I walked to the drive-thru window.  While waiting, we could see regulars going through drive-thru.  Other first timers had placed their order online, and it was their first time going there.  Like us, they parked and walked to the front asking where to go to pick up.      I talked to the owner for a little bit, and he told me that they opened in 2011.  They became a drive thru during covid and kept it that way since.       I ordered: 1.  Angel's original:  I thought this was a weird mix than I'm traditionally used to.   It tastes pretty good.   It's a twist on the  vegetable lumpia I'm used to.  I liked that it was meaty. 2.  Taco mix:   I'm not going to lie. This one kind of scared me too, lol.   The owner told me it was like a taco just wrapped up.  When I took a bite, it reminded me of the frozen red bean burrito I used to buy as a kid.   I didn't see the refried beans, but I did see the meat with each bite.            The items we tried were a hit.  Now I know next time to pre-order.  I got lucky we arrived a day early.  We were able to come on Friday, and they had items still available.   I looked on the website today, and they only had teriyaki (ground chicken).  Which is funny because they didn't have that yesterday.  In any case, that's the only one to choose from today.  So if you decide to go here, please pre-order.  You'll thank me later

Char D.

Northwest Lumpia is a little spot amongst older industrial buildings and warehouses. I always pass by but it's always closed due to the short hours Friday/saturday 11-2. Today was my lucky day and saw an open sign! Usually I make lumpia at home for my family to enjoy, but I wanted to try this place out and support a local business~ The owner at the window was friendly and informative. I decided to order the original pack and fry at home. You have the choice to order hot and fresh there but will have to wait about 15min, order a frozen pack and zoom on home to fry it up! It was $14 and some change for the pack and I was eager to try!! When you've had lumpia all your life there's just something about it being home made that is comforting and the taste is always good! Today's taste left me a little mixed honestly. While the owner is so nice, the lumpia was not very good. If you've never had lumpia, there's nothing to compare it to and you may like this indeed. The original lumpia tasted somewhat sour and bitter? There is little chunks of carrot, peas, beef and what looks to be like shredded hashbrown potatoes that were a bit crunchy/undercooked. There's a sour taste to it but not vinegary, sour as in spoiled taste. The sauces were mmm not so good. One is a vinegary sauce and the other a sweet sauce almost similar to teriyaki...but they both had an underlining same flavor. Couldn't quite put my finger on it but it left a not so good taste in my mouth. I'm glad I got to try though~ salamat!

The combos!
Rene D.

Wow we have driven by several times and they were closed. Today is the day. We told the girl that this is our first time. So she explains everything in like speed talking.... lol. I just had to have her slow down lol!!! So we both had the number one (10 lumpias different flavors). Omg they are perfection in The crispiest wrap!! This is only open 11-2 Monday-fri! So try to catch them open if u love Phillipino food! Family owned for years. U can buy them frozen to go too. We are coming back for sure. Ya ya getting our stars built up! We came in right before 2 closing time and we weren't the only ones !! Everyone getting food togo! Yum love this place. And by the time we got home it was just edible!! It cooled off!!

Jeff D.

Found this place at the last minute! Needed to bring a dish to a holiday party and what better Filipino food dish to bring than lumpia? Upon arrival, it seemed like the most random spot to have a food venue in its location. There's no other restaurants in the area and it's mostly industrial buildings. We opted for the cooked lumpia which was a dozen per pack. We bought two packs; one beef and one pork flavor. Both came with a dipping sauce and we were very impressed. Very tasteful, cooked just right, and the sauce was a great complement to the lumpia. The gentleman at the drive through window was very nice and welcoming. We will be sure to stop by again when we're feeling that lumpia craving. Like

a vacant building on a street corner
Lisa R.

First time here. Heard about them in the news and online. Sketchy area but the owner was very welcoming and informative. Order ahead of you can to save time. Adobo lumpia was sooooo good! Would have ordered more if they were open later or open on Sundays. Will def be back!

All the lumpia...
Kasey B.

Thank you Yelpers for leading me to this wonderful place and these lovely people. We were on our way from the airport to Portland and found this place in Tacoma on our way through. We were looking for something good (of course), but different and new. This checked all of the boxes and then some! The food is great, but Chuck and Becca are fantastic. They are a husband and wife duo, who choose to do this as their retirement (lucky for all of us)! Chuck is a retired veteran and Becca a former nurse. Together, they will brighten your day and fill your tummy. It rounds out the whole experience. It is a cozy place with only a few tables. Lumpia are super portable though, and they package them so you can move and share (or not). There were quite a few faithful fans picking some up for lunch. While we sat there and ate, a young woman came in with her parents. She was happy to announce that although she was getting a refer a friend star for their rewards program, she was the one doing her parents a favor by introducing them to this wonderful place. I had never had lumpia before, so this was a first. The owner described it best. They are the Filipino version of the egg roll. They make them fresh and they love to experiment with the filling that goes inside. They come out tantalizingly crispy and hot. Despite the fact you know it is a bad idea, your mouth overrules you and takes a bite despite risking molten mouth (totally worth it). If you are with others, I highly suggest getting a combo 1 so you can try a variety of flavors. They are delicious!! I also recommend getting the banana for dessert. The food comes out pretty fast too, so I can see why it is also ideal for lunch breaks. They also sell frozen lumpia to take home! If they ever decide to start shipping, I will be the first in line! :)

Original lumpia
Jackie M.

What a hidden gem! This small mom and pop shop specializes in fusion lumpia. You can get a dozen for $10 and they have awesome flavors like adobo mix, sweet and sour and even brown sugared banana. There are two combos (12 for $10 or $4.50 for lumpias and a drink). You can also buy the lumpia individually for $1 + tax. You can take it to go or eat it in their shop. It's a pretty no frills experience. The staff is super nice, but the only downside is that they're only open from 11-2pm M-F! Wish they were open on the weekends too. Lastly, they also sell frozen lumpia for the dozens for $10 a pop. Get your lumpia fix here!

Alisha K.

The illusive Northwest Lumpia (bad joke, we just always showed up when it was closed. Ha!) After moving to Tacoma, it took a matter of weeks before my husband spotted this place and quickly decided it was a must to visit. This place instantly became my jam! If you're ever hit with a craving for fried spring rolls, check this place out. We drive by ALL the time, but usually they are closed. My husband and I literally made a u-turn the first time we saw it open and ordered a variety. You can pick from different ground meat: chicken, beef, or pork. They have vegetarian options too. The stuffings and seasonings were so tasty and I was happy that they didn't all taste the same, like some places do. They also gave us a variety of sauces for dipping. The staff was very nice and quick. There is a little space for eating in but we decided to take ours home. The food was hot and fresh, and labeled so we knew what we were eating.

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Lumpia was great! I love that I could order ahead and pick up. Large assortment of fillings. I can't wait to try them all!

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Best lumpia ever I got the original and the sauce is amazing and I only waited for 15 mins! And comes with 12

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Ask the Community - Northwest Lumpia

Do they have a vegetarian option?

Yes. Our #11 flavor. It’s call “Veg Out”. Please visit our website for details: https://nwlumpia.com

Are they really only open Saturdays 1-4pm?

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I grew up with a lot of beautiful filipino folks and the perk to having that friend circle was all…read morethe amazing food I got to eat. I finally was able to stop in here. I had not been here since it was under previous ownership and a different name but same food genre... is that what it's called? Food Genre? Anyways, stopped in finally. It was a late lunch/early dinner. Usually I don't like being the only customers in a restaurant but given the time of day, I was the only hungry person in Tacoma. We were immediately greeted by friendly staff. The inside looked like it had been updated a bit, the floor looks like it may still be a work in progress... but things take time and that doesn't affect the food. I had the chicken adobo. Man! That gravy/sauce was amazing. I couldn't help but think of other things I could put that stuff on (loco moco immediately came to to mind). It was so good. My girl ordered the pancit. The pancit came with two different types of noodles, pork belly, and shrimp. It was very tasty as well. I was used to only having pancit with the rice noodles but I believe the other more thick noodles were egg noodles. Either way, it was very good. Now, we started out with the lumpia. I like to think I know good lumpia, and these lumpia definitely did not disappoint. We will absolutely be back because there are a few more things on that menu that I need to eat. Oh, and we weren't the only customers for long. The restaurant was about half full by the time we left. Definitely a GEM in East Tacoma.

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