It was my mother-in-law's 85th birthday, and she knew what kind of birthday cake she wanted: a…read moremocha chiffon cake from Gemmae's! We all agreed: it was great. All the cakes are prebaked and packaged, but one can come in to have it decorated with custom lettering while you wait. While we waited, we also ordered two other things that we all love from here: their shanghai style egg rolls (25 pieces for $21) and their miki bihon pancit (medium, enough to feed a family, for $21). We've tried a lot of different version from different places all over, and have come to the conclusion that we like the version at Gemmae's, the best (as long as for my wife, they skip adding patis to the pancit). They also have a turo turo steam table here. The yellow curry chicken caught my eye, so got a small container of that. It was solid...first time eating yellow curry (tasted just like the japanese style) at a Filipino restaurant.

Loving this traditional Filipino bakery.! Gemmae's Bakery…read moretruly hit the spot! Here's what we picked up: Chocolate Chip Cookie (x2) Twin Chip Ube Cookie Cheddar Hot Dog Bun Ube Cheese Pandesal Longanisa Pandesal Garlic Peanuts Spicy Garlic Peanuts This was my first time trying this bakery since I was craving pandesal, and it did not disappoint. We also grabbed a frozen pack of Shanghai, fried it up at home, and wow, it was so good. I highly recommend picking up a pack if you visit! I love that this shop offers both savory food and sweets, so definitely come hungry. The service was quick and friendly, and the interior made me feel like I was transported straight to the Philippines. Pro tip: stop by around 1 pm-3 pm for a great experience.

Always a great experience. The food is original and so good. The drinks are perfect as is the vibe…read moreof this creative space with an art gallery and shop. Perfect outside evening on the patio. Not to be missed.

The best food and the best staff! The kindest most talented people! Their coconut rice with chicken…read moreskewers is delicious

This place is delicious!!!! Whenever a vegan place pops up,…read morepeople say, "You can't even tell it's vegan", and I can always tell. But not San & Wolves! There are a bunch of items that easily pass for non vegan baked delights! Bitsu Bitsu mochi donuts! Wow All the Pandesal! Beautiful My wife is pinay and she loves it, need I say more? It's also paired with a Filipino inspired coffee shop next door. If you are feeling like having a flip style morning. Head over to 4th and Mira Mar. You won't be disappointed

Full of fun Filipino pastries $5-7…read more + Corn bibingka ($5) sweet and grainy. (7.8/10) + Figgy honey bibingka ($5) too sweet for me but reminded me of malay sponge cake. (6/10) + Ube cheese pandasal ($5) was okay, cheesy and soft. (6.7/10) + Ube ensaymada ($6) my first time! Super super soft w this crunchy crystal + ube cream (7.9/10) + Pandan cinny bun ($7) more cinnamon than pandan but soft! (7/10)

1st here and I've walked by it several times but never was able to finally make it!!!!…read more Monthly rotating artists with a restaurant inside. The ambiance is chill and artsy. Service is great! Friendly staff. Delicious food and great cocktails. Cute bar that could be missed unless you go to the back part of the inside of the artsy restaurant. Outdoor patio with some covered areas.

First timer and I adore Union!…read more The dining area is lined with terrarium bench seating, an art gallery and shop, creating a high end experience that still felt very personable and inviting. For drinks I recommend the Electric Daisy. The crushed Sichuan Peppercorns on the rim leaves an enjoyable, LIGHT, numbing sensation that makes this guava based cocktail feel even more refreshing! Easy to have multiple in one setting, so be careful For eats, be sure to try the Swordfish Katsu - perfectly breaded and adorned with pan-seared peaches, kale and aoli. Union is intentional from interior design to its menu, with a staff that is eager and ready to make sure you have the best experience. Shoutout to Sarah on staff, she felt like visiting a friend in their new city as she truly showed us around as if we've known her for years. In my heart, I initially wanted to gate-keep this spot but I truly want everyone to experience this gem, hidden in the Zaferia neighborhood of good ole Long Beach! If Manuela (in Hauser + Wirth DTLA) had a baby, Union would be its down-to earth first born. Excited to try some of the art classes and wellness offerings also located in the Compound and check out new exhibits over the coming months.

San Honoré Panderia at Island Pacific Supermarket…read more This is a review for San Honoré Panderia which is a bakery specializing in Filipino desserts located in Island Pacific Supermarket. My favorite items are their BIBINGKA and TAHO. Bibingka is a thick coconut rice cake with a cream cheese center. Their bibingka is baked and flavored to perfection! It has the right amount of sweetness and texture when you bite into it! So delicious! I typically eat it warm and pair it with my morning coffee. Taho is a sweet dessert made from soft tofu, brown sugar, and sago (tapioca pearls). You can have it warm or cold. Very simple and tasty. The bakery also has other options for desserts and serve fresh pandesal (sweet bread) daily. If you have a craving for Filipino dessert I highly recommend San Honoré Panderia!

I would not recommend the hot food available to purchase. The supermarket is fine produce, canned…read moregoods, the meat butcher shop, and the fish market are all acceptable. Rarely, I purchased hot food from a supermarket, especially Filipino food. I am a Filipino chef and this day I needed specific food that every Filipino restaurant serves. Pansit, pork, adobo, barbecue, chicken, skewers, and Shanghai lumpia. Of course they had these items, maybe it was too late in the day, however, if they followed, serve safe rules this food would've been OK. The pansit was spoiled you could smell it before you even picked up the box they were serving in. The chicken skewers were burnt, and still she offered to pack them up for me. Although the pork adobo was in the heating plate, you could tell it wasn't heated at the right temperature and there were only a few pieces and she was gonna pack it up as a full order. That's a no-no. By this time, I didn't even wanna ask about the lumpia. Somebody please check their food how dare them offer rancid, spoiled food. It's very comical because I look like your average white girl, but I'm actually quite fluent in Tagalog since my father was from the Philippines. It's easy to think that we don't understand what you're saying, but I understood everything.

Went in to grab food for lunch today. It wasn't busy. Super friendly lady working. Very attentive…read more Food was just ok. Did not like their rice there at all, so I ended up mixing it in with the ulam. The texture was just not good. The chicharon bulaklak didn't look old, but it didn't taste fresh. The bopis and the pinapaitan were good. I was just thrown off how green the pinapaitan was. Overall, it was just ok.

Solid choice for turo-turo food in Long Beach, Edna's Filipino Cuisine serves up a large variety of…read moreFilipino dishes, 7 days a week during lunch hours (10:00 - 15:00). My wife, her mom, and I stopped in for lunch and we really enjoyed it. My wife and I had stopped into Edna's a long time ago when we first moved to Long Beach, so it was time for a refresher. My wife and her mom shop at the nearby Tambuli for Asian groceries, so knew the parking wouldn't be too difficult in this part of town. The steam tables were jam packed with food, freshly prepared that morning, and there were some things I had not tried before. Thus, was nice to come with other folks. It took me a while to decide. The first steam table had 9 entrees: - Mom wanted Pinakbet which she later stated was good. - large strips of Lechon were chopped for you when ordered, and was a good addition to share. - other dishes included Kambing (available everyday), Pinapaitan, and Kaldereta (made with goat so we skipped it). The second steam table had 10 entrees: - Adobong Pusit - baby squid with adobo and squid ink sauce. I've come to realize that most Filipino restaurants don't have the time to remove the innards (guts and cartilage, which I've found to be inedible) while keeping the ink sacs, as they cook it. So I did it manually while eating, making this a finger food dish (very messy). Went great with the white rice, though. Mom made a good point that some folks consider it edible, similar to the shell of shrimps. - also chose the sinigang with pompano, since bangus was only available deep fried. Every entree with come with a cup of the soup, but if ordered as a choice, will come with a choice of fish piece (head, middle, or tail). The soup was good, very sour (which is how I like it) and not oily. -- final choice was Chicharon Bulaklak, deep fried pork intestines using the fatty mesentery tissues, to produce a flowery looking finger food. It came in a paper bag. It was the first time I tried it, and I liked it, though too greasy to have more than one piece. -- other choices were deep fried bangus, deep fried smelt, boiled peanuts, and a decent selection of sweet rice flour desserts. The ladies manning the steam tables were very friendly, and were receptive when I asked for a sample of the fried smelt dish. Servings were generous, and often came in separate soup containers to make eating easier. There is a large dining room with simple seating, and self bussing. It's a tried-and-true set-up that works well at other point-point places (so many in the area). Ended up getting two 2-combo plates ($14 each), served with white rice. Added 1/3 pound of Lechon Kawali for $6.48, which we all shared. In general the food was good, in large quantities, and presented with pride. Canned refrigerated sodas are only $1, so got cans of Sprite, Sunkist, and Squirt (maybe my favorite mass produced soda of all time).

First time here:…read more Food: ordered bistek....great! and lumpia...not so great (may have been sitting for awhile - went during lunch time). Grade: C at the window (not sure what that means). Service: friendly. I was one of three in store. Ambiance: a little cramped (personal take). They have a few tables on the front and side area. Otherwise, food on other tables and along the walls. Fridge is stocked with take home lumpia (may take some home and cook...fresher). May or may not come back.

I was craving some Filipino food and this local casual spot popped up on Yelp. It's Filipino…read morefast-food style with the display of warm fresh food laid out on the counter. I got them for takeout. It was irresistible to grab just one protein and ended up with BBQ meat skewers, Lechon Kawali, , and Pork Adobo. I had a nice side of steamed veggies and it helped compliment my heavy meal with rice. I found it to be very delicious and gave myself plenty for leftovers!!! They have catering options available and the sizes are shown up on their walls with pricing. They also have a vast selection of pastries for their bakery items!! PS They accept payments through Zelle!!!

I had an incredible experience with some of the best service I've ever had! Throughout the evening,…read moreJoey, the bartender, made sure everyone felt welcome and was kind and attentive. He was excellent at what he did and infused the environment with such tremendous energy. If you want delicious cocktails and top-notch service, you should definitely stop by and ask for him!

Joey was a fantastic bartender and gave me some of the best service I've ever received! He ensured…read morethat everyone had a wonderful time and was amiable and attentive. His unique beverage was undoubtedly one of the highlights, and it must be reintroduced! You already know you're in capable hands if Joey is working.

This point-point joint hit the spot. The food was good, and I tried the savory Langka (which I've…read morenever had before) and it's now an item I must order when I come here. It was so good and just different. I love how all of the jackfruit was used, not just the pods, so nothing is wasted. The service was excellent and so friendly. We came for breakfast and now want to try all of the lunch and dinner items as well. Thank you BTR Pinoy Restaurant!

Finally found a spot that reminds me of home. Their silog breakfasts are exactly what you want on a…read moreweekday savory, filling, and made with heart. It's a small space with a big personality. Maraming salamat for the great food and hospitality!

With many competing Fil restaurants in the area, this appears on my radar as a two star…read more Comparatively on head to head even against a chain like Jollibee, Phil house would concede in dishes such as palabok, pork skewers, pancit, adobo pork, and sisig. Am sure they have their highlights but not enough for me to want to drive more than 15 miles to have it. Bonus is that this is part of the Asian grocery store, so if you think you can make it better, shop at the grocery for ingredients and make it at home. Plenty of parking on site.

what is this? stop serving people old food!! the lumpia…read morelooks like a dog treat! very dissapointed! will never come back to this location! cerritos is waaay more better!