I have enjoyed Filipino restaurants in SF for decades from my early experiences growing up and…read moreeating Super Star Restaurant on Mission street to Irma's Pampanga on 16th street .Today you will find a diverse range of Filipino restaurants from fast food like Jollibees to Michelin star Restaurant Naides in SF. There is one restaurant which is located in the tourist trap of San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf which is a Michelin guide restaurant serving great Filipino dishes for brunch and dinner. It's located at the Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel and it's called Abaca. On a SF Restaurant Week stroll , I landed the Abaca for their Pre Fixe Dinner menu. I like the idea of trying their four course menu. I first had the corn soup which was not too corny like some I saw on my social media feed. I then had the Ling Cod Pinaputok Roasted Fish Jus, Calamansi Chermoula, and Gooseberry with Java rice which wasn't salty like some in SF. My favorite main dish was the American Wagyu Wellington which the exterior wasn't flakey like some in SF. I then upgraded with the lobster noodles which wasn't Angel hair noodles but pancit. It was so fresh and delicious. Had the dessert which was a raspberry halo halo which not too sweet and not too sour like some on my social media feed. It was served with a mango pie which was a bit flakey like some in SF. I washed it down with a purple Ube drink and a Pinot Noir for Don Juan Pinot Noir. A good place to enjoy SF Restaurant Week and a good place to honor Filipino American History Month in SF. I started going to Super Star Restaurant on Mission street in SF since I was a" teen" and also at Irma's Pampanga on the street of "Sixteen" and these days as an adult I landed at a restaurant called Abaca which has the flavors and ingredients from the "Philippine" which is represented in the Michelin Guide for its fine dining "cuisine" Go to "Fisherman's Wharf "during SF Restaurant Week at Abaca Filipino for the "surf and turf" it's on the fixe menu which I find it has so much value and so much "worth" eating at Abaca serving Filipino dishes and being in the Michelin Guide means one of the best on "earth"

The food was of excellent quality and authentic…read more Recommend trying the lumpia and the sisig fried rice

I visited here about 2 months ago with my girlfriend. I love Filipino food and they had some dishes…read morethat you don't normally see because they're not something Americans usually eat. I am pretty adventurous when it comes to food so I'm all in! I got the Pancit and a bunch of skewers. The Pancit was pretty big so I ate that all the next day heheh. The place is a bit sparse in terms of decoration but they had a Karaoke setup which is probably fun for parties. The service was pretty friendly and speedy so I'll be back!

Great Filipino food! Food is fresh made to order. Staff was friendly. Place is a little bit all…read moreover, curb parking only but overall good place.

We got the Pamilya (I hope I spelled that right) meal, and it was amazing and full of flavor. I…read morelove that with this meal set you get great selections. My kids age 5 and 13 loved it, and immediately stated that we needed to go back again. See you soon Mestiza!

Came for the kameyan feast and it was such a fun experience. Food was portioned based on the number…read moreof people on the reservation and included skewers, spring rolls, pork belly, noodles, curries, fish, stews, shrimps, a lot of rice, watermelon. Service was absolutely outstanding. Everyone was incredibly thoughtful and accommodating, and absolutely added to the experience. Cozy outdoor seating only.

This senor sisig bowl was absolutely delicious! I've heard tale many times about this place and I…read morefinally know that all of it is true. I will be back! Whoo hoo!

Great spot for pre/post game Filipino food (Giants/Warriors/Valkyries)…read more We shared the Sisig Crunch-A-Dilla with pork and it was yummy. We usually get the California Sisig Burrito and that is our favorite. Next time we will have to try the Señor Sisig Burrito! Service was good, but they were also not busy this day - and the food came out pretty fast. Be patient on super popular game nights .. it gets pretty busy, but I think it ends up being worth it. It is located at Thrive City - so there are other vendors there and space. Seating can be limited, but you can wander around that general area. Would I go back? Yes. BTW, they have other locations... you should check those out too!

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. This place is run by a couple that create delicious and meaningful…read moreJapanese and Filipino fusion meals. Each dish is thoughtfully served with a story -- not only is each sooooo tasty but also unique and something I've never had before. And to top it all off they make new menus all the time?? The first time we went we were celebrating our friends' wedding, and the second time was for my husband's birthday. The vibes were so personal and immaculate, they even got the whole room to sing him happy birthday. I can't wait to go again and see what else they cook up!

Food: 4 Decor: 4…read moreService: 5 Came here for a solo dinner after grabbing a seat a couple days prior. Only 8 seats total. Overall, solid food and would definitely return. Oysters ~3/5. Nice openings bites but thought it was just okay. Roppongi sen ~4/5. Quite tasty and nice presentation. Really liked the crust and accompanying flavors. Well balanced. Nanangs balay ~4/5. Good and quite tasty. Octopus was cooked well, and the accompanying flavors were quite unique especially with the wilted greens. Pot au feu ~3/5. Okay. Resembled sukiyaki, but the white sauce on top looked a bit unappetizing, and I thought the taste was okay. A cup for sarap ~4/5. Tasty dessert with a combination of ingredients. Sheet cake was okay, although I would have liked something more interesting or complex. Service was very good. Cute origin story and entirely owned and run by the couple.

LOOK, Maybe i'm a…read moreloser because i just now trying this place, but i didn't know what to expect because guy fiery always say the same thing!!! Guys, this was really unique My brain almost was like cilantro chicken caesar wrap? but then some bites had the just right amount of sauce and while i still didn't understand (maybe im dumb), it WUZ delicious its fusion guys, i think its suppose to confuse you? ANYWAY U order at the front and go sit in the back patio area! super cosy. They have a beer if you're thirsty! I need to try again. it's like when you rewatch bugoina after the first watch and you're like oooohhhh

This is a cute spot and the seating area in the back is pretty but the food wasn't as good as I…read morehoped. We got the cheese fries with jalapenos and I got a rice bowl with vegan chicken and garlic adobo rice. The rice was a bit too sticky and too watery in my opinion. The vegan chicken also tasted off to me. I'd probably just stick with trying the tofu for next time. The cheese on the fries also tasted off and made me feel sick and I love almost any cheese. The fries were very soggy too even though we ate them immediately and didn't let them sit. I did like that they had vegetarian options though. Not sure if I'd come back and try something else or not

Spot on Filipino comfort food…read more In all the years I've lived in the City, Kusina Ni Tess was a restaurant I had yet to try until recently. I think I may have evaded it out of homage to my Mom's own cooking, but Kusina provides the perfect opportunity to satisfy a craving for comfort food away from home. It was definitely a pleasant surprise. This restaurant is no-frills; the stars of the show are the fresh and tasty entrees you can see and choose from at the counter. They allow you to choose combination plates or ala carte depending on what you're craving. I had the Dinuguan with garlic rice, while my friend had the Lumpia Shanghai and Palabok noodles. Nothing disappointed--every dish hit the spot. For a moment, I felt like I was at a Filipino party with a few tables for parties of 2 or 4. The staff members were friendly and pleasant while taking my order. Bravo to Tess! I'll definitely be back now that I know where this hidden Sampiguita of a restaurant is, right around the corner from my downtown apartment.

This was my first time eating at Kusina Ni Tess. There aren't a lot of Filipino restaurants in San…read moreFrancisco, so it was a treat to try one of their silog breakfasts. There were plenty of menus posted throughout the restaurant, but I noticed that none of them listed prices. You order at the counter and wait for your receipt number to be called, then pick up your food on a tray and bring it to your table. Water is self-service. I ordered the Pork Adobosilog ($15.50) -- savory pork adobo served with garlic fried rice and a fried egg. The adobosilog was good, and the portion size was just right, although the price felt a little high for a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The garlic fried rice was disappointing because I couldn't really taste any garlic and it tasted more like plain fried rice. The pork adobo was tender and easy to eat. If I'm in the neighborhood and craving Filipino food, I may revisit the restaurant and try another silog from the menu.

Delicious Filipino Food That Tastes Like Home!…read more We had a great experience at Chibog! We ordered the garlic fried rice, lumpia, and chicharon bulaklak, and everything was fresh and delicious. The garlic fried rice was full of flavor, the lumpia was so good, and the chicharon bulaklak was perfectly crispy and absolutely delicious! Everything had that comforting, home-cooked taste that reminds you of a good Filipino meal made with love. If you're craving authentic Filipino food that hits the spot, Chibog is definitely worth trying! We'll definitely be back for more!

Place is clean, and comfort. Service is quick and decent. Portions are large. Love this place!! For…read morethose who are unable to make the long lines. Chibog is also delicious! My favorite is the barbecue chicken a la carte - so good and plentiful portion! Simple goodness that should be part of any order. Came here for a weekday lunch and had a delicious meal. Would definitely come back! Highly recommend it!

I have been coming to Superstar ever since I was a little kid and it is always a treat!…read more My go-to order is the Hong Kong Style PorkChop ($8). It comes with 2 large pieces of pork chop, garlic fried rice topped with crispy garlic, one egg (cooked to your preference) and either diced tomatoes or pineapples. I am always left super full from this meal and sometimes I can even split it into 2! It also stays crispy and reheats well in the airfryer. They serve other Filipino foods as well such as tocino, longanisa, baby bangus, etc. Each plate comes with the garlic fried rice, egg and either tomatoes or pineapples. What I absolutely love about this place is the quick service and cheap eats. Their plates used to be cheaper but of course due to inflation, the price is still unmatched in the city. This place is cash only and does not have indoor seating. There is also a similar restaurant located in Daly City by top of the hill called Gateway Kitchen that has almost the same exact menu + prices for their plates. Parking can be difficult in this area but the service is so quick that you can just double park in front. I will continue to visit this place over and over again. I absolutely love coming here :')

Before the influencers started making content about Super Star, a hole-in-the-wall take-out only…read morespot in the Outer Mission, it was an IYKYK type of place. For me, it was a childhood haunt where my family would occasionally get Filipino food. Recently, my bf & I were in the neighborhood so we stopped in to try something I'd never had from here -- HK Style Pork Chops. Served over garlic rice, a fried egg, & choice of pineapple or tomato, the two sizable pieces are battered in the manner of fried chicken. A bit dry (which I actually don't mind) & pairs well with side of vinegar. We also ordered 8 pieces of Lumpiang Shanghai, which came out piping hot. Everyone makes their lumpia different, but Super Star's flavoring is definitely familiar to my palate. Cash only. $13 for a lunch that was good for the soul (but not for the heart!)

In my opinion, the best Filipino BBQ in the bay. Super simple "to go" layout--stand in line, tell…read morethem how many sticks you want, pay, and you are out of there! My fave is the pork skewer, and I love buying a bunch and eating it on and off for a few days or taking them to a party to share. They also have pancit that is popular, but i am all about the BBQ...just the thought of this place makes my mouth water.

Fil Am is a highly regarded take out Filipino food restaurant. So we decided to give them a try…read more Very busy on a Friday evening so plan accordingly. Street parking only. Once we got a spot, while walking up to the restaurant you can smell the BBQ aromas from around the corner so we were getting excited just walking to the restaurant! Ordered Fil-Am special 2 BBQ skewer items with Pancit (noodles). Skewer options are BBQ Chicken or BBQ pork. We got one of each. They also have a ton of other Filipino specialties on the menu but looks like they are for larger party tray orders. Lumpia, Menudo, Adobo, Kare Kare etc. There's also a couple dessert items Turon, Bibingka, Biko, ube, maja blanca and Cassava to name a few. Took dinner home and chowed down. The BBQ pork was fantastic, tender with great BBQ flavor. The chicken was a bit charred and dry (took off one star) but was tasty. BBQ sauce was sweet and savory. The pancit was delish! overall a great cost effective meal and worth trying