Never tried Filipino food until today, and now I can see why everyone has been raving about it. Seems like a mom and pop shop, and the hospitality and service here is great. The employee at the front provided me some samples to taste before I made a decision and she got me hooked! I walked in wanting a two combo plate, but after sampling the pork sisig, adobo chicken, and the breakfast sausage, I had to make it a three combo (ended up with a lot of food leftover). Personally, I really enjoyed the pork sisig: it was juicy and packed a whole bunch of flavor, especially from the vinegar which canceled out the greasiness. The sausage was surprisingly really good, not too sweet and had a nice garlicky flavor. It'd pair well with a bowl of hot rice and a fried egg in the morning. I got a sample of a soup (can't remember the name), but it had a nice sour taste to it as well (not overly sour though). I definitely will come back again if I am in the area for the pork sisig and the service! read more

Pick Your Plate - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Best Filipino turo-turo (IYKYK) joint I've come across in LA! Best one in the US, come to think of it. Unlike other joints, they seem to limit their daily offerings to about 10-12 dishes. Which means food doesn't sit on the warmer for too long. The portions are generous and the food was delicious! I tried the dinuguan and kaldereta (2 entrees combo) with rice and pancit. I also got bilo-bilo which is a dessert. All for less than $18. Wish I was closer to this place! read more

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I've been looking for authentic Filipino food near North Torrance and this is it! I came at 11am (which is when they opened) and I saw all bunch of people were already waiting to order - which was a great sign. I ordered lumpia, longanisa and pancit and ALL of these were delicious, exactly how it tasted back home in Manila! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for authentic pinoy cuisine :) read more

Pick Your Plate - Inside - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Food 5 Service 5 Value 5 I have eagerly awaited the opportunity to visit this when I had to make the dreadful drive to LAX. I found this little gem on TikTok and BOY. Did they deliver! Not only was the food so good, but the sweet family that owns the place delvers the best service you can ask ask for super friendly and engaging. read more

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Super friendly service, we were asked if it was our first time there and if we wanted samples. We tried some of the samples and the food was delicious. A neat little fast food Filipino restaurant and delicious food. Definitely recommend and the prices were decent. read more

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I've had this spot saved for awhile now and just so happened to be in the area. Food: I chose a 2 item plate ($15). I really wanted to like this place but the food was luke warm. The chicken soup was hotter than the chicken adobo. The mung bean was less than luke warm (had to throw it away). Idk maybe I went on a bad day or close to closing where they didn't replenish. And I think I got the bottom of the rice cooker cuz I was chewing on crunchy bits. No pancit . Although, I did go around 2pm. Idk if that has anything to do with anything. Or maybe they had a rush of customers. Idk. Service: everybody in the comments raved about their service. It's great. No complaints here. Atmosphere: they were playing cards on the table (fun). Small and a little cramped but has plenty of tables to sit (if you're the kind that likes to eat and stay). Sadly, it's not a comeback spot for me. read more

My favorite place to get my comfort food Tita Claire really hooks you up with the portion!! The crowd is filled with Titas and Titos so that's how you know it's good. The food is a subway style food bar where the servers will serve you your food. The place is very authentic and you can sit both inside or outside. read more

I wanted to love this place but damn, it's too dirty and outdated in there. It feels like you're literally stepping into the Philippines. The owner came out to ask us how the food was and I lost my appetite when I saw how dirty her feet were. I understand the culture aspect of it but please, do better. The sad part is that this place was busy. Customers kept coming in. Idk what they find appetizing. BUT, The white rice was good. read more

Ordered catering for my large office meeting, food was excellent!! Everyone enjoyed it, especially those that never tried Filipino food before. Thank you PYP!! read more

Their food is so tasty! They catered our party & ever served our guests! Very professional. On time & good portions. read more

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All the food we order are very good and taste like a good home cooked filipino meal, price is reasonable, big portion of food! Looks like a family owned restaurant and they all greeted us like were part of the family. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!! read more

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Nice lady behind the counter gave me samples as she could tell I'm a novice for Filipino food. She also explained to me the pricing: food by weight is better if you want to try a lot of different things. But if you just want a few item, then get the combo plate which has rice plus 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. items of your choice. So I did it both ways! For one plate, I got steak like beef in gravy, chicken curry, chicken adobo, sausages, and rice. (That was probably over $18 with tax). For another plate, I got 2 item combo (chicken curry and chicken adobo) which would normally come with rice for $10.99 but because I got pancit noodles, it was another $1. She generously put one of my entree items in a separate container (when I expecting her to fill the styrofoam container). The cafeteria style service (a bunch of different entrees in hot trays) allows you to look thru the glass to see what you want to eat. Menu changes with certain items on specific days ie lechon (the roasted pork only on Thurs.) Will come back again for homestyle food! read more

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Fried chicken is excellent!! Kids loved the sweet spaghetti and longanisa! But maybe I suck at ordering a La carte or by the pound bc I've never been able to keep it under $20 or even $30 for 4 dishes. Look, the large portions come at a hefty price so I'll probably just get the combos next time? lol. Also, they no longer carry any dessert at this time. More indoor seating but less parking than I remembered. Lot is a bit awkward to pull into but if it helps to keep the rent low for an establishment, so be it. I may be back one more time for lechon Thursdays. read more

This a hole-in-the-wall Filipino place and it definitely has the Filipino mini buffet. The portions they give you are huge! I got the fried tilapia and they gave me the whole fish on another platter. Instead of rice I got pancit. I'm not sure if you could have gotten pancit and rice, but definitely ask. The eggplant was delicious and was my favorite. The person that rang us up was very nice and explained the sauces to my partner. The only con is that they don't label their dishes so if you don't know Filipino food or take someone who does with you, you might be kind of lost read more

Pick Your Plate - Pancit Canton with Chicken Lumpia Eggplant Fried tilapia - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I was in town and found Pick Your Plate on Yelp. I got lucky that it was Thursday, which is Lechon day! The Lechon is sold by the pound and is an absolutely unctuous mix of moist, savory meat and crispy skin with salty/sweet dipping sauce. Served warm and steaming, it was outstanding! I got enough to bring home on the plane back to the Bay Area! read more

Pick Your Plate - Super friendly service and delicious Lechon on Thursdays! - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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I visited this place after one of my coworkers who is Filipino told me about it. We made sure to go on a Thursday so I could get Lechon!! The food was really good, fresh, and you can tell made with love, so much flavor and juicy goodness, I definitely recommend others that are looking to try Filipino food for the first time or if they're already familiar to go here to get there fixed. The service was great and also the establishment was clean and warm, no frills. They also cater as well, and they ended up catering the Thanksgiving day meal for my job. read more

Pick Your Plate - Lechon. Mouth watering and tasty - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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The name of this restaurant does not let you know they serve Filipino food. A small place with maybe 7 tables. I met Nina. Very nice lady who knew immediately I was new to her restaurant. I tried the typical teriyaki chicken and Diniguan. Very good. Just like how my Filipino mom makes them. I'm going back to try their fried chicken Fridays. read more

We tried this place because it had pretty great reviews and now I can see why - the food was incredible. The interior is pretty old and doesn't look like much at all, but that's how you know the food is great lol. There were so many different options to choose from and the prices were pretty fair, and the lady serving us was so sweet and helpful. She let us try samples beforehand, which was so nice. I've never tried sisig or longanisa before even though I've always heard about them from my Filipino friends and I'm glad I tried them here because I'm addicted now. The adobo was absolutely perfect and not too salty like other places, with the chicken being super moist. I really really wanted to try their lechon belly but it's only available Thursdays, so we'll have to come back sometime for that because it looked sooo good. Definitely recommend. read more

Pick Your Plate - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Their everyday menu always sold out by 1pm so make sure you come in early. My favorite: sisig, pancit and kare kare Place is small but clean . read more

The food here is so good! If you want Filipino food for lunch a you NEED to eat here. My favorites are the cebuchon on Thursdays (come early! It sells out fast) , lumpia, tortang talong, and pancit. But all the food is delicious. There hasn't been a dish that I didn't like. PYP catered my birthday at work a couple years ago and all my co workers loved the food. The owners are so friendly and sweet. One of the owners who I fondly call Auntie Clare is the sweetest. She treats me and my family like we're a part of hers. When she learned that I liked ampalaya (bittermelon) she told me that she will make ampalaya next time for me and she did! I was so moved by that kind gesture and customer service. Parking is a little tight in the back but it's easy to find parking in the nearby residential area. EnJOY! read more

I'm a bit late in reviewing Pick Your Plate, a Filipino restaurant whose namesake is exactly as is. A little while back they were available on the food delivery app. I called ahead to check what items were available for their proteins and rice. On that lunch day, they had a the beefsteak and rice available. They did a great job in food safety as the bag and containers were well secured. As for the beefsteak combo, my family member was quite happy with it and said it was tasty. Pick Your Plate is a small, family business in Hawthorne not far from the LA Airport. They are super nice over the phone. Delivery service may or may not be available for lunch locally due to their popularity in catering. I remember calling one afternoon and they were working on a large scale event for a well known university so, it's hit or miss. Overall, I'd love to support this biz but, I'm unable to make the trip to their location and prefer the convenience of the delivery service app when they are showing available on it. For now, 3 stars! Pick Your Plate is A-OK. read more

Best Filipino food in South Bay! Pancit is crunchy and yummy and the Lechon is seasoned well and oh so crispy. Everything is great !

A very good place for authentic Filipino food if your looking for one. Everyday, they serve different menus from Sinigang, Adobo, Fried Chicken, Pansit, etc. The place is somewhat small and can get packed by customers very quick especially during lunch time. Price is very reasonable and servings are plentiful. read more

The food was good. The place was very clean but I am not impressed with the portions compared to another restaurant I was going to. And spoke to someone about and I don't think they were impressed with them. So I think I will leave this place as an alternate from the one closer to me. read more

Good food, nice service. A bit expensive for a 2 plate meal..............................

The owner blasts MSNBC ad nauseam; this makes for a very unpleasant experience. Little wonder everyone gets carry out now. I cannot support a business ran by someone who does not care for her customers comfort. Try playing some Sinatra ...make us relax....business 101. tratuhin ng tama ang iyong mga customer! read more

The food is delicious I got the 3 piece plate and got chicken adobo, longaniza and beef something I forgot what it was called but everything was really good service was good as well. read more

Pick Your Plate - Chicken adobo, longaniza and beef marinated in a spice but I forgot what it's called lol - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

TL,DR: 5*s! The folks are really nice, you get HUGE portions, and, most importantly, the food is GREAT! I work about 5 minutes away and frequently pass Pick Your Plate as I'm driving into the office. My lunch buddy is not very adventurous and only eats American, Chinese, and Mexican food, so I've only been able to admire the restaurant from afar. So.... when my lunch buddy takes off for 3 weeks on vacation, I can finally try the places that *I* want to. Today's lunch: Pick Your Plate! This is a small restaurant that, I'm sure, is family owned. The vibe I get is going over to your relatives' house for dinner. I grew up with a lot of Filipino friends, so I'm no stranger to the delicious food. That being said, I didn't recognize a lot of the dishes. The gentleman (Uncle) behind the counter was super nice and explained to me what the different dishes were and even gave me a small cup to try some of the dishes. I decided on the noodles, chicken adobo, and the sisig, although they were running low. So, Uncle says, "i'll make you more," ran back to the kitchen and, 5+ minutes later, returned with a fresh batch for the chafing dish, and, 20 seconds later, was scooped into my container. Wanting to enjoy the afternoon, I sat at a table outside to enjoy the breeze. The food was delicious... the adobo nicely flavored (not too strong) and the sisig was tender, and flavorful, with just the right amount of fat to make me smile. Not surprisingly, I wasn't able to finish the huge plate of food. When I went in to ask for a bag, the lady (Auntie) wanted to make sure I was full and even offered me a bit more food. We had a nice chat and she told me that, other than sisig and adobo, they change their menu items every day. The food was great and, I saw a poster for the lechon belly on Thursday. It was the only thing advertised on a sign.... so, I have to figure that it's gotta be pretty special. I had a great lunch and, as I had mentioned, the super nice Uncle and Auntie and the ever-changing menu really makes it feel like I was eating at a relative's home. I'll definitely be back... and I'm already thinking of ways to convince my picky-eating lunch buddy to give this restaurant a try! read more

Pick Your Plate - Sisig, adobo, and noodles - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Bomb authentic Filipino food at a GREAT price and amazing serving size. Everyone was so kind and helpful and helped me pick out my plate selections. I did take off a star because we went during lunch and a lot of items were already out, like the lumpia, and a couple other dishes. I did snag the last of the pancit and I'm so glad I did - delicious! I was really hoping for the kare kare but they weren't serving that day. Also, the labels were all outdated and I had to ask what each dish was. The food itself was AMAZING. I got mechado and sisig. And the portion was enough for both lunch and dinner. I do wish they were open in the evening so I could pick some up on the way home. read more

Pick Your Plate - Selections - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Fly from Bay Area to LAX and was looking for food nearby my hotel. Found Pick Your Plate on Yelp and I am so happy I did! I ordered the 2 item with Chicken Adobo and Pinakbet. The owner is so sweet, she felt bad for not giving me enough Pinakbet and packed extra Chicken Adobo for me. The price was so reasonable as well with the amount of food she gave me. Food is delicious and yummy. Highly recommend! read more

Pick Your Plate - 2 item: Rice, Pinakbet, and Chicken Adobo - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Freshly made food by the owners. The ambiance seems so homey and welcoming. Filipino food that tastes like made by your Mom. read more

Rarely have I been this full. I had SomeSortofPork and SomeKindofChicken with white rice. They were both tasty (though there was a lot of fat on the pork)., Massive portion. The lid on the clam box wouldn't close. Very inexpensive. I think it was $10 for the 2-item plate. People were very friendly. The grandmotherly type kept offering me samples, but I felt bad after getting two free tastes. The interior is dark-ish and a little worn...but you don't expect linens and candelabras here... There was a wall-mounted TV that kept playing real estate ads and political videos from YouTube (I'm not sure what to think about that). The protein was plentiful, but I dunno, I was hoping for something a little more flavorful. Maybe I ordered TheWrongKindofChickenorPork. I asked the younger woman for "maybe something a little spicy" and she shrugged and directed me to the packet of sriracha. I'd go back but I might try something different. read more

Pick Your Plate truly lives up to it's name because at this Filipino restaurant you literally are "picking your plate." The main concept of this restaurant is you pick which food you want and then they will weigh the food. Price is dependent on the weight. They've got a variety of different delicious food. I got sisig, beef steak and pork bbq and paid about $10. I also spotted some other favorites of mine such as tortang talong (eggplant omelette), fried chicken and fried rice. There's no set menu on here and the owner offers different food every day. One can add Pick You Plate on facebook and from there you can see the food offerings of the day. I thought their Filipino food was quite tasty. Everything i got was very flavorful and if I was in the area i would definitely like to try their other offerings. Just recently I learned Pick You Plate is also offering combos and bowls for a set price. It's alternate option if you don't want to do the weighing option. read more

Pick Your Plate - Pork bbq - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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THE BEST FILIPINO FOOD IN ALL OF SOCAL. The staff were all so nice and they gave amazing service. The girl who served me was so cute and was super helpful. The restaurant has a really homely feel to it with a lively ambiance. MUST TRY. read more

The moment I stepped foot in store I was greeted warmly and delightfully treated with the best customer service from the ladies behind the counter. I was immediately offered a huge sample PLATE of various meats which I thought was very generous. Unfortunately, they were out of a lot of things right before close (which is another sign I need to return) but I finally decided on a plate with the Paksiw na Pata and pork adobo. Both dishes were so so tender and delectable. Let me tell you, they laid a heavy hand on my plate and did not skimp by any means of the imagination. I had leftovers for three more meals! I definitely got my money's worth that day and will be coming back for sure for that taste of home! read more

First off, let's just start right off the bat. 5 FREAKING STARS. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. I'm Pinay and most times these point point joints, don't boast of their fresh foods. THIS ONE SHOULD because their food is crazy good. Yes, I'm Pinay. No.I don't eat a lot of Filipino food only bc it's very unhealthy since we love pork so much. However, when I'm in the mood, I'll drive to Carson to get it and it's not even worth the trek. This is a mile away and let me tell you.... I'll be back tomorrow.... and the next day and the day after that. Not to mention, the staff is amazingly wonderful. Try the lechon kwali on Thursdays. Guess what it is? Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. AND DELICIOUS. I'll be trying the lumpia next if I can ever get my hands on it. They sell out like hotcakes apparently! read more

Pick Your Plate - Sisig, menudo, pancit bigon, rice - Fast Food Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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I'm so glad I went here today...PYP IS AMAZING!!! The food was so good, I had the four item combo, bbq pork, sisig, longganisa eggplant and rice!! OMG!!! So good and the servings are huge!!! The service is excellent I was greeted by the server when I got to the counter (I'm upset I forgot her name!! But she was soooo sweet!!) she asked if this was my first time I told her yes and she proceeded to give me samples of the food!! I was then approached by a nice gentleman who spoke highly of the place and said I should come tomorrow for the lechon and the ox tail!! The ambiance was cool as well the place itself is not big but everyone there was enjoying themselves and their company!! The only issue I had was that they're not open on the weekends (they cater on the weekends) I definitely will be back hell I might go tomorrow LOL!!! read more

Pick your plate is a cool little spot if you want fast Filipino food! Choices are awesome, service is warm and quick, and the food is delicious! Id say it it's definitely the spot to go to, better than Manila Wok, that closed down a couple months back. Come check it out! read more

For meat lovers. Best meat around. So juicy and good. 2 ways. You can sit down and order one of their plates, which are huge. Only one of them has a shrimp option. They have real plates and utensils for this one. Takes a little longer than the buffet. The more popular option is to load up at the buffet and pay by weight. Paper plates for sit down. Styrofoam for take out. Paper cups for water all around. Love the granny there. She's so nice and she's always trying to feed you. They get a lot of catering orders for special occasions. read more

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I dined here with my brother and my sis-in-law. An old family friend recommended this spot to my bro so he brought us here. It's a cute family owned operated business in the city of Hawthorne. Has enough seating area to go around. I ordered tapa with rice and chicken adobo. Reasonably priced. I hear their menu changes every now and then depending on what the owner and her workers are cooking that day. First bite into your food reminds you of a good home cooked meal. Cooked with love as you can taste all the flavors. So delicious. Great ambience and food for the soul. Amazing service! Lady behind the counter gave us samples to try before we choose our plate. I will definitely come back for the other items to try. Nice little spot - definitely give it a try! read more

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