I was happy to find this friendly place in a non-descript hideaway strip mall with a tidy open dining area during a weekday lunch outing. Their famous buffet was not offered during the week at the time, just weekends, so a good excuse for me to come back another time soon. They had an extensive menu and I chose several mothwatering options for takeaway: Beef Pares Pork Sisig Pinakbet with Pork Belly The food was fresh with truly authentic flavors and exceptional textures (hint: crispy pork belly!). The portions were fairly priced for the generous size. I definitely can't wait to try more of their delicious dishes at a weekend buffet in the near future! Their catering menu seemed intriguing, extensive, and fairly priced for future party reference! read more

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As other reviewers have said, it is the customer service that is severely lacking. This place is not cheap, or even affordable. We went yesterday because we had family visiting and wanted to treat them to an authentic Filipino meal. We spent over $200 and tipped well. They were happy with the food, and enjoyed the portions, but the service was pretty lacking. We were the only table there. The did not check on us at all. We had to ask for water to be refilled. When it came time to take food to go, we had to ask for the container, bags, and the right sized containers and the right sized bags. The older woman with the jet black hair was the one who rude and dismissive. When I asked her for a larger bag, she said that was the largest one. I pointed out that we gave them a very generous tip and that I see larger brown bags, but she still did not offer me one. She was very defensive, and said she thought I was referring to a plastic bag. Folks, don't make the mistake of over tipping here. You don't get the service you expect and deserve. The food is good though, but the service sucks! We spent, with the tip, about $240. read more

Took Mom here for her birthday in March a few years ago. Lunch buffet was mostly yummy. Unfortunately, the roast pork belly wasn't available. Apparently only served on weekends. The fried food languishing under heat lamps were not the best. Too bad usually like the Filipino version of eggrolls but these were chewy, not crispy. The saucy stews and stirfries kept in chafing dishes were much better. Tried the tangy, black pork stew (aka dinuguan or blood stew) which was so yummy over rice. Also liked the munggo stew which I think were seeds or lentils? Again, awesome over rice. There was also a yummy sauteed dish made with assorted veg. The kabocha squash and green beans were delicious but the bitter melon was too bitter for me. Avoided those. Also liked the peanut butter stew but definitely needed to eat with the fermented shrimp paste for an added flavor bomb. The tasty soup was sour and reminiscent of Thai tom yum. Think it was flavored with tamarind. Absolutely loved the lone dessert, a hot and sweet tapioca (pudding/soup/stew?) made a vibrant purple by ube. Be sure to dip deep into the pot for the soft and chewy mochi balls and other fillings. So yummy, actually went back a couple of times for refills. This would be so comforting on a cold winter's day. Strip mall looked lonely and forgotten. Lots of parking. Hardly any stores open. Hardly any stores at all actually. Despite this, Pistahan is nicely decorated on the inside with blue-grey tile walls and plank flooring. Will definitely be back and this time with the whole family to try the weekend buffet. read more

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I'm an addict. Came to try different dishes. All delicious! I really wish I could come during the buffet because I want to order and eat everything! This visit, we had: Tortang Talong - Well done. I love how the egg is crispy. The eggplant was cooked well. Tender and it wasn't greasy. Crispy Lechon topped with Dinuguan - The dinuguan is good! Then they top it with their signature crispy lechon! Heaven!! Guinataan Kalabasa with Green Beans and Tofu - Love how crisp the green beans are and the squash is cooked perfectly with bite. Not mushy! Halo-Halo - You can't go wrong with halo halo! Theirs comes topped with ube ice cream and a slice of leche flan. Service is always with a smile! read more

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We came to buy the viral fish sandwich at Chinese Bakery but the line is sooo long and didn't want to wait. Came to Pistahan since I was craving for some Silog. Glad we did because the food was delicious . I ordered isaw also. Very flavorful. I really injoyed it. And they are not shady with their meat and rice. Delicious. The place is so clean and everyone was friendly. I wanna try other dishes read more

Pistahan - Tapsilog $17.99 - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This was a door dash pick up order that did not disappoint!! Everything we ordered was delicious! The flavor was 10/10! We ate the garlic rice so fast, I forgot to capture a photo, but the chicken adobo paired well with it. The restaurant is in a small plaza with plenty of parking and you can dine in. I highly recommend! read more

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Filipino-inspired buffet experience [San Leandro CA] We couldn't decide where to eat but since we were planning on going to the Livermore Outlets we decided to look somewhere in San Leandro... and ended up here at Pistahan. Oh, the memories of driving on these congested freeways when I used to live in the Bay Area especially the 880 and 238 highways. I was unaware that the restaurant is a buffet experience restaurant which is a good choice for those who can eat a lot, luckily, they also offered table service for smaller orders. We each chose a silog rice plate. Bangsilog for me (milkfish) w/ egg (add'l $1). Hubby chose his usual Longsilog (sausage made from ground pork and spices). If there's one thing that unites us Filipinos it's our unparalleled passion for food. And when it comes to breakfast 'silog' reigns supreme. Pistahan is a cozy spot to indulge in traditional flavors when you're in the mood for a culinary journey to the Philippines. Located in the Manor Shopping Center in San Leandro. The employees were friendly and welcoming exhibiting that Filipino hospitality. Review #3870 read more

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Food is now 29.99 for the weekend buffets. We went early on a Saturday morning and each dish was filled to the brim. Food was freshly made with plenty of options. This is very homey filipino food and a must try when you are in San Leandro read more

Pistahan - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

I came on a Sunday during the lunch hour and the food was not fresh and never got replenished. I saw all these amazing reviews on Youtube for this restaurant and wanted to love it. The lechon was not edible. The skin was tough and the meat was bland and cold. The fried chicken was very dry and tough. The lumpia was cold and not crispy. The Beef Mechado was the best dish but you can only eat so much of that with garlic rice. I'm pretty sure this place is amazing when it's crowded but on this rainy Sunday the dining room was pretty empty so there's no motivation for the kitchen to put out anything new or fresh. read more

My family wanted to try this new Filipino buffet so here we are. The food is served buffet style, so you line up and grab your plate it fix it up yourself. They have decent variety of options my favorites were the lechon kawali and the caldereta. The Kare Kare was good too, but I was kinda disappointed that there was no oxtail. For desserts, the bilo bilo was the highlight. The restaurant is kinda small and it gets packed pretty quickly so I suggest coming early. On the bright side, parking here is pretty abundant, so that's nice. Try it out if you like. :) read more

Pistahan - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

I coordinated a Kamayan dinner with friends last Saturday for our 'friendsgivingmas' and ordered some food from here, per our friends' recommendations (and our friends hosted). Everyone kept raving about how tasty everything was! We ordered a half tray of the lumpia (of course), half tray of the salt and pepper shrimp, half tray of the lechon kawali, 12 sticks of pork bbq, 24 pieces of longanisa, and pancit bihon & canton (we had separate small plates for this). Total came out to about $25/person for 17 adults, which is not bad at all! Pistahan unfortunately does not have a website, so I suggest calling to inquire for prices. Overall, our Kamayan dinner was a hit and would definitely order from here again! read more

Pistahan - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

We were here to have an early celebration. My family has wanted to bring me here to try out the Filipino food. I don't particularly seek out Filipino food when I eat out as it's hard to compete with my mom's cooking. In short, I feel like it may have been an off day as my family has told me it's been better in the past. But service was stellar and it's a good way to try out a variety of Filipino food all in one go, but that comes at a price. L O C A T I O N Pistahan is kind of a little in the middle of nowhere in San Leandro, so just follow your navigation assistant. It's in a small plaza with green buildings that has a large parking lot. We easily found a spot near the restaurant. I N S I D E A very spacious inside with a bunch of tables. The buffet area in the back with the bar to the right. There's also booths to sit in. B U F F E T You basically come in and you don't have to do the buffet, but if you do, you pay at the counter and then basically pick out a table. Plenty of seating when we arrived at 11am on a Sunday. Note you don't have to do the buffet, you can do a la carte and just order off the menu. But we were specifically here for the buffet. According to my brother, it was about $30 a person. Eep. I should've eaten more but I just couldn't as I was so stuffed from the full sampler plate I got. For drinks you can order, but what's in the buffet is coffee and water. This was the spread: Fried area under heat lamps: ~ Lechon belly ~ Pork sisig ~ Shrimp tempura ~ Fried Chicken ~ Lumpiang Shanghai ~ Fried Bangus In long warming trays: ~ Bistek ~ Grilled Pork Belly ~ Menudo ~ Beef Kalderata ~ Pancit Malabon ~ Pancit Bihon ~ Pinakbet ~ Chop Suey ~ Beef Kare Kare ~ Longganisa ~ Dinuguan ~ Pork Sinigang Dessert: ~ Ginataang Bilo Bilo ~ Ube Cake So let's do the "not so great" before I go into the good. Unfortunately all the crispy items that should be crispy (with the exception of the lechon) were not crispy and not warm or hot at all. Actually most of the other items were just kind of warm. The grilled pork belly had the thick skin which was very leathery, tough, and chewy. I kind of wish they took it off. The beef in the kare kare was also tough. A lot of the fried meat was quite dry. A lot of the dishes were very oily though that's really normal for the cuts of meat used in these dishes, just be forewarned if you're not into oily food. The desserts were a bit sweet for me but they were quite tasty. Now onto the good. The kare kare flavor was actually quite good and rich. The sinigang was deliciously sour. The menudo sang with this savory and sweetness. The dinuguan is a version that I actually enjoyed eating. The pancit malabon with lemon was very satisfying. Also really happy that they had some kind of coffee as we didn't have any breakfast or anything to eat prior to coming to save room for all the buffet food. S E R V I C E They are quite good about clearing up plates and are quite friendly, kind, and attentive. That itself bumps up the rating! O V E R A L L As mentioned, perhaps it was just an off day and/or we came at the wrong time. I again don't particularly crave Filipino food and I do have a sensitivity to garlic (trust me I was quite bloated and suffered, but I knew what I was getting into), but it's a good way to experience it if you've never had it as it covers a variety of items that are typical of the cuisine. The service was the best part of the whole experience as they do treat you like you're part of the family coming back home to be fed. Do try them out if you're ever in the area! And come hungry! read more

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My colleague recommended this spot for breakfast especially since they do brunch buffet. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking. I didn't really have any issues so it was cool. Seating: Inside seating good for small or large groups. There's room for maybe about 50 people. Vibes: Welcome to San Leandro! Nothing too flashy here just good neighborly houses and plazas with good eateries and small businesses. In this area there are some good eating spots, everyday errand spots, and a gym. The spot itself is nice. It has some nice Filipino decorations. The tvs kept me busy and I'm sure it keeps the locals busy catching a game. I enjoyed the background music of Filipino renditioning pop songs in the background.Great place to eat with family or a simple Filipino food adventure. FOOD: Brunch Buffet (Recommend) Oooooi! Where do we begin? Pancit (noodles) were comforting, rice was soft, longanisa was sweet, bangus was good, lumpias had a good crunch, mechado, kare kare, chicken adobo and the diniguan were comforting and finally the lechon was served fresh - that crispy skin is a treat! Sinigang Soup (Recommend) Delicious! A good amount tamarind (sweet/sour) taste to it. The vegetables were fulfilling and the pork had a good balance of meat and fat. A comforting dish regardless of the weather. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Tita Vicky was great! She left a simple yet friendly impression. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Fantastic! Great selections, delicious food, reasonable price, and a pleasant experience. I enjoyed dining here and look forward to coming here again, especially for their buffet (a bang for your buck). For those in the area and looking for Filipino food, this is the spot! #FilipinoFoodMovement #RepresentASIAN TIPS: * Pistahan means festival * In the case you don't want to do buffet, you can order from the menu. read more

Pistahan - Woooo! - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

Run don't walk!!! lol Filipino buffet available on weekends - $26.99 each. I almost want to keep this a secret selfishly lol but I also want this restaurant to thrive and spread the good word! Gotta support my Filipino peeps- cuz I'm half Filipino lol. They had a delicious buffet spread. Most everything was super tasty but the standouts for me were the beef kare-kare- which is a beef stew with peanut butter sauce (sounds weird but is so good), menudo, and bistek (Filipino beef steak and onions). We loved the variety and being able to try a bit of everything. They had lots of options but I'll attempt to mention a few! Lechon crispy pork belly, shrimp tempura, pork sisig, ginitaang manok (coconut chicken), pancit, palabok, and pinakbet. Service was very friendly. Someone came around to collect plates to clear up your table as you get multiple rounds of food! Utensils and water available on the side to help yourself. There's also a desert table with coffee. For some reason, arroz caldo was also on that table which is like a chicken and rice porridge with ginger. We got lucky and walked in on a Sunday around 11:50am. You can also reserve on Google/Yelp in advance. They have booth tables and normal tables, a fair amount of seating. I liked the Christmas parol decorations, which are Filipino Christmas lanterns. They had some authentic Filipino feel paintings on the wall of like Mount Mayon lol which is a volcano in the Philippines. Overall highly recommend a visit. I want to come back and try their other food that wasn't available on the buffet. read more

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My family likes going to buffets. We found this one and decided to give it a try. I read this place is known for their lechon and kare kare. I was excited to taste the kare kare but Found out they don't make it with oxtail. It still tastes ok but I prefer when it is made with oxtail. The lechon was crispy and I like how it was already cut up and ready to grab on small plates. I like the buffet style where you serve yourself. My other favorites were the pork sinigang and fried fish. for dessert they had bilo bilo and some kind of ube cake that was kind of like a brownie texture. The service was good. Plates were picked up quickly. I wish halo halo was part of the buffet. read more

Pistahan - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

My friends and I went there on a Friday for lunch. We wanted to have the buffet that had lechon only to find out that they discontinued the buffet on Fridays. We ordered à la carte instead and went for Paksiw na Lechon and Pork Sisig. The paksiw na lechon was very good and had a lot of pork skin. The Pork Sisig was disappointing as I've tasted better ones. The lumpiang Shanghai were good also. Service was warm and friendly. Great place to go for Filipino food in San Leandro! read more

This review does not deserve any star at all. Extremely disappointing experience with Pistahan Restaurant. I ordered three dishes through Uber Eats. While the delivery arrived on time, one entire dish was missing from the order. When I called the restaurant to report their mistake, I was shocked by their response. Instead of taking responsibility or coordinating with Uber Eats, I was told that I would need to place a new order and pay again just to receive the missing dish. In other words, I was expected to pay twice for their error. This is unacceptable customer service. Mistakes happen, but how a restaurant handles them matters--and in this case, there was no accountability,and no effort to resolve the issue properly. Expecting customers to reorder and repay because of a restaurant's oversight shows a complete lack of professionalism. I will not be ordering from Pistahan again and strongly caution others. If your order is wrong, be prepared to pay for their mistake. read more

I was thinking about having chicken caldereta. I'd been meaning to try this restaurant since starting my new job. Stopped in for lunch on lunch hour. I saw beef caldereta on the menu and then opted to have some lumping to go as well. I'm half pinoy and adopted by white people, but I know my filipino food and this was not it. I was shocked that I had to pay extra for rice with this dish. It came out and the dish didn't have any indication it was cooked with tomato sauce. There was no carrots or other vegetable beside big chunks cut up potatoes. The potatoes were not cooked throughly. The were browned on outside but not soft at all. The meat was tough as all get out. Lumping nothing spectacular, and not homemade. (A few days later, I saw the Lumpia Store truck there) I paid damn near $30 two dishes. Well more reason for me to cook at home. I actually made chicken caldereta at that weekend for the price of 15.00 which will feed me for a few days. Sorry won't be going here again. read more

Pistahan - And you call this caldereta? - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

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My experience this Filipino restaurant is very bad. Paying $30 all you could eat is NOT worth it!!! Everything is so dry, too much msg, desserts is . Everything in this restaurant need so much improvement. read more

My girlfriend and I been wanting to try their lunch buffet for a long time. My girlfriend dined here before few years ago and said the foods were very good but she never got a chance to try their lunch buffet. After many attempts to come here due to our schedule, we finally made it here and I have to say we had an amazing meal here. We got there a little before 11am and I was glad we did because there was also a big birthday party there (Happy Bday to the grandpa!). Even thought there were a big party going on, there were still couple small table left and that's all we need. The staff there were friendly and nice. And once we got our seat we just went for the foods. There were good selection of foods: garlic rice, steam rice and pancit for carb. Some veggie dishes that I forgot the name of. And beef kare kare, grill pork, couple more beef dishes, milk fish, shrimp tempura, and of course lumpia and their famous Lechon. All their foods were fresh and great! But my personal favorite was actual the ube brownie /cake like dessert which I don't know what it call since there were no sign in front of it. The ube dessert was so spongy and right amount of sweet. And the top was crunchy that added texture to it. Both my girlfriend and I were so full from the buffet and it only cost $29.99 each. One note is soda is not included in the price. But can't beat that price with great food and good variety of selection. Both my girlfriend and I left with a happy full stomach. read more

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Came here for lunch, the service is always great, very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, came out fresh and serving size plentiful. The fish was tasty and fresh. Beef was tender. Lecheon was crispy and tasted "clean". As for the lumpia, can't really go wrong, it was crunchy and delicious We've been here before during the weekend for the buffet and it did not disappoint! Clean and plenty of seating, will definitely be coming back for more! read more

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This review is long overdue - but y'all.. this is one of the best Filipino Cuisine restaurants in the East Bay. The food quality never disappoints! Their crispy pata is perfectly cooked and their Shanghai is a must Everytime we dine-in or take-out (and we always get the 20-piece!) we always appreciate the sauce that comes with it. I'm giving 4 stars for overall food quality, a real gem of a restaurant and prices for all menu items are just right, not overpriced! You really can't beat the buffet too! Always on point with the everyone's favorites. Minus 1 star for "mid" customer service, but still one of my family's top favorite places to eat, hands down. read more

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Pistahan is a nice Filipino restaurant located in San Leandro. They make some good Filipino food. Some of their yummy entrees are Beef Kare Kare, Mechado, Pork Sisig, Pinakebet, and Bicol Express. Of course, they have the usual Filipino food you'd expect to see such as Lumpia and Chicken Adobo too. It is a clean sit down restaurant that is nicely decorated. Service has been good too which is also important. Glad to have Pistahan in the area when we are craving yummy Filipino food. read more

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Pistahan is a bit of a mixed bag. Some dishes might leave you satisfied after just one try, while others are so well-executed you'll find yourself coming back for more. read more

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I ordered food yesterday, and the rice was raw. I was very upset. For a Filipino restaurant, how do you not know how to cook rice? SMH.

Came here for a party of 6 for their weekend lunch buffet. It was busy when we arrived. Maybe a 15-20 minute wait. Once a table was available, server was quick to clean and have it ready. You'll have to pay upfront. It was $26.99 per person. Spent about $206 which included a few drinks and tip. Buffet set up has plenty to choose from. The food was good and you can see them replenishing often. I wish they gave more desserts to choose from. Regardless, I'd return. read more

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Pistahan offers a wide selection for their buffet on the weekend so after seeing some of the photos, my wife and I decided to come along with our son and check it out. Coming in we noticed that there were quite a bit of people eating already which made me very happy to see since this is usually a good sign that the food is made fresh. After paying first and being seated, we were off to the races on the buffet. They offer a wide variety of Filipino food that included lechon and a very tasty lumpia. If I have to guess, they have a total of roughly around 20 dishes with soup and desert. Besides the drinks available inside the fridge are charged extra, most of what you see are included in the buffet. I got a little bit of everything since I'm a little new with Filipino food besides your signature dishes but seeing how happy my wife was, I knew this was a good spot to be. Trying a little bit of everything I think this may just be the spot we'll check out from time to time in the future on the weekend. Unlike this place, most Filipino restaurant fails to educate those outside of the community on their dishes and often time an order comes with one protein and rice. As a self proclaimed healthy eater, I really need my greens on these so called "combos". Not having them really turns me away and that's why this spot is great because I get to try everything! For dessert they have the ube cake and ube sago soup (bilo bilo). The cake was a little stickier then I would have preferred but the bilo bilo hits the spot. The cost was around $26 per person and my son ate free. The ambiance inside was okay, but the overall experience has been great for us. We'll be back! :) read more

Food is always great went back for the Cebuchon and it is well worth it. The service is excellent SO to my beautiful friend Vicky your patience and dedication to your work is amazing. The place is very clean and organized. If you have been here before please try the weekend buffet and you will be more satisfied read more

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I grew up in Union City and took for granted that there were so many Filipino restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, etc. Having lived in other parts of the Bay, I've come to know how special that was especially when a craving for comfort food hits. Imagine my surprise when I found that San Leandro also has a number of Filipino restaurants, Pistahan being one of them. It's on my food bucket list to try their lunch buffet, but for now, I've had their lumpia shanghai, lechon kawali, and sinigang. Their lumpia shanghai are delicious and manage to stay super crispy even after they've cooled down. I've ordered these for a couple of potluck gatherings and there are never any leftovers. The lechon kawali is also a hit with a good balance of crispiness and also moist, tender meat. The sinigang, however, was a bit of a letdown - maybe my family's version just primed me for something more sour than what restaurants have to make to appeal to a larger group of people. All in all, I will definitely be back - hopefully once for their lunch buffet! read more

Pistahan - 9.18.24 - sinigang ; lechon kawali ; lumpia - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

Picked up food to go from Pistahan on a Saturday night (12/20). Bought lumpiang shanghai, pork belly, pork sisig, leche flan and 3 orders of pancit palabok since this dish is my favorite. Unfortunately my husband, myself and my toddler all got food poisoning from the pancit palabok, so I had to sadly throw away almost $60 worth of pancit palabok. The sisig felt a bit too soggy with too much onions and green pepper, but the leche flan, pork belly and shanghai lumpia were good. read more

Pistahan has always been a hit with our family gatherings! They are our go-to for party trays, and so far we've ordered the following: - pork sisig 5/5 - caldereta 5/5 - pork menudo 5/5 - dinuguan 5/5 - laing 5/5 You truly cannot go wrong. They're normally run as an AYCE Filipino buffet, so you know they possess the know-how to produce quality catering orders that are consistent! read more

Picked up the Longganisa Plate as a to go order. They do have a Buffet on the weekends. The ambiance was relaxed and the service was great. Would go back the plate was executed flawlessly. Went there for the first time today and wasn't disappointed. This will be a go to spot. read more

Pistahan - Longganisa plate with fresh tomatoes and cucumber, garlic rice and a Sunnyside up egg. - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place is pretty good. I usually don't go out to eat Filipino food, because we have it at home. LOL. But this place is actually hella good. I knew it was good because my mom was putting it down. That's how I know because she's hella picky with Filipino food. They have a decent selection and I'm glad it's not overwhelming. The weekday one has no lechon, but it doesn't matter because the rest of the food smacks. I just grabbed a cup for the sinigang, i wish it was a little more sour, but it still gets the job done. The bibingka was pretty good, I think they added gelatin to keep it moist. The service was quick and prompt, the lola was hella nice and accommodating. The inside, was nice it reminded me if my aunties house. There's hella parking and a few shops around. read more

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Today, this restaurant did not meet our expectations. We initially considered the all-you-can-eat buffet but decided on takeout to enjoy by the marina during Fleet Week and watch the Blue Angels' display. Online ordering was chosen to minimize wait times, estimated at under 10 minutes due to the buffet option. However, the wait was substantially longer, exceeding 25 minutes. The restaurant's interior is aesthetically pleasing, but the takeout Kare Kare was disappointing, lacking flavor and substantial ingredients, consisting mainly of sauce. The palabok was adequate but required additional sauce, while the Garlic rice was outstanding. Our dual order of Garlic rice was consolidated. To improve, the restaurant should focus on acknowledging customers upon arrival and including utensils, specifically spoons, with takeout orders, which were requested but not provided, causing inconvenience at the park. My review is not to hurt this business. Please take this review as a tool to improve, so that your business can thrive. We will visit again and try your buffet. Maybe our experience will be different then. I will update my post on our next visit. read more

Pistahan - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I've been wanting to visit Pistahan after reading all the positive reviews on Yelp! I was finally able to make my first visit here on a Saturday morning. I arrived shortly after they opened at 10 am. I opted to try their buffet which is available on the weekends. They had several dishes offered for buffet. I had the following dishes: Pancit Palabok: It was good. The noodles were nicely cooked, but I thought it was a little salty! Dinuguan: It had good flavor. It had lean cuts of pork. Lumpia Shanghai: Good flavor and crispy. Lechon: Nicely seasoned! Sinigang Pork: I thought it was seasoned well, but could have used a bit more tamarind or sour element. Garlic Rice: Very good. Lots of garlic! Grilled Pork Belly: Good flavor! Kare-Kare: Flavor was spot on and the beef was tender! Fried Chicken: It was a little dry and also a little too salty. I would skip it! I had 2 full plates and I tapped out! I was way too full after the 2nd plate! The buffet was over $30. They have water and coffee available. But if you want a soda, you would have to pay extra. I thought the service was friendly and helpful. I had to drive 40 minutes just to try this place. Was it worth it? I'd say it was worth it, just to try it out! Is it worth a return trip? I don't know! Although the food for the most part was good, it wasn't spectacular! There were some misses! If you live near Pistahan, then sure, it is worth a visit! But for me, it may not be. My score is 3.5 stars, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and round it off to 4 stars! Sorry no pictures! I was too busy eating! read more

I had a fantastic experience! The place was spotless, and the service was top-notch. I indulged in their delicious tapsilog and refreshing gulaman--absolutely delightful! I can't wait to return and enjoy it all over again! read more

Pistahan - Tapsilog Plate Gulaman Drinks - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

If you are craving for Filipino food this is your go to place. You must come hungry on Saturday or Sunday since they have a buffet. The price is $30 per person when I visited but it's all you can eat. The staff are nice and they clean up quick. I took 1 star to make sigang more sour. Overall I enjoyed the meal. read more

2.5 stars ( it's just ok but could be better) Saw a few local food bloggers try this place out, and I was curious because Filipino buffets are not as common as Chinese style buffets. It is somewhat difficult to get to. Traveling through neighborhoods of tight streets with cars creating more of a narrow way, but when you see the old shopping center, one breaths a sigh of relief. Strip mall center is old...like 1970 old. when You walk in you are greeted by the cashier on your right and pay for the buffet (think hometown buffet) I've been there twice. The first time was to try the buffet over the weekend, Small buffet area with many small buffet containers. They offered many Filipino stews like kare kare, mechado/calderets afritada, adobo, etc. I think one dry noodle dish, a wet noodle called palabok, a few Shanghai lumpia's, longonisa sausages and a piece of roasted pork belly. I saw on a seperate corner table by the bathroom hall a slow cooker of a warm purple ginataan dessert and Sinigang soup, a tamarind pork soup. A little weird that the soup is next to a dessert. Service was average with water fill ups only. But then again it was a buffet, so it's self serve. It was 1/3 full and saw families of 4-5. Some kids were left to kinda scream and run around but most were with family. Buffet was $29.xx plus tax. Decor was casual. Not pretentious, just very casual. 2nd time, I saw amother YouTuber try Crispy Pata. Now mind you I only had this one other time so I was curious because the blogger made it looks so good so while I was in the neighborhood I purchased a medium crispy Pata and Shanghai lumpia. Crispy pata ($26.xx) is a deep fried pork hock. It takes about 20-25 min to fry. Although blogger made it look amazing. I thought it was over fried. Looked very dark, but tasted ok. It came with 2 sauces (see picture). The lumpia was my fave ($11.xx) It was skinny, crunchy and flavorful. I wouldn't mind sitting in the corner and noshing on those golden crispy delicious Would I go back? Maybe if I was in the vicinity AND craving the cuisine. If I do, I really hope it's a much better experience. read more

Pistahan - Medium crispy pata $26. It was average. - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

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On several occasions i have eaten here, they never failed to satisfy my appetite, every dish they serve cleans my plate every time. Until now. I had a non filipino guest recently and i insisted in serving our food he never is familiar with so i decided Pistahan would be my menu of choice. The pork bbq smells so good so it was the one he tried first, after taking his first bite from the stick, he spit it out right away. It was the fat of the pork not well cooked and not only one piece but 80% of the whole stick was mostly fat. I didnt see that coming and when i first thought of it as a joke, my laughter even added to the embarrassment on the table as he ran to the bathroom gagging. I never had this experience in my whole life and the stares i got from other guests is disheartening although they explained that it's just that one stick picked at the wrong time. Im still not over it or ever will. read more

Pistahan - 80% fat - Filipino Near Me - San Leandro, California

We went to Bay Area for vacation. I saw this restaurant on Yelp and I knew I had to try it, I'm glad I did. This was my first time having all you can eat Filipino food. You go in, find a table, sit down, grab a plate, grab your food, enjoy and pay at the end at the counter. I like this style! All the dishes here was amazing! The purple yam soup at the dessert station was another level. I really wish there's something similar in Los Angeles area. read more

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