Hubs had been wanting to give this place a try for a while, so we decided to give this place a try…read more We ordered the following: Banana lumpia- I thought this wasn't bad. It was a bit sticky but ok. Hubs said he remembered this in the past when Chinese restaurants did this. He thought it was a little sweet for his taste, but it was delicious in a nostalgic way. Lumpia - This tasted like a Chinese vegetarian egg roll. I'm used to lumpias being thin and small but this was more like an egg roll. It was still pretty good. Lechon with sausages and bean vermicelli with vegetables. Hubs said the lechon was tasty. This is similar to Chinese roast pig. He said that the sausages had a sweet and salty umami essence and that it was also delicious. The bean vermicelli with vegetables were a nice high fiber filler which we're familiar with. Bitter melon with pork belly and gravy on rice. We thought the bitter melon was a little undercooked for our taste. But, when reheated, it was delicious. The pork belly with gravy was mixed nicely with the rice. The spare ribs and potatoes were also pretty good. Hubs said that he liked it and thought it was a nice mix with the rice. This place is a hole in the wall. There was only one table in there which someone was eating when we were there. We ended up eating in the car. Service was friendly . Will return to try other items on the menu.

Still my favorite place to stop and grab Filipino food. Ready to go food and the roice is very…read morereasonable, all in all my go to for Filipino comfort food. Dinuguan, here is absolutely the best and I have eaten a lot of it in my lifetime, I buy the large size container and over steamed rice with a little vinegar it's FANTASTIC, it isn't for everyone, I am sure, because it is pork blood dish and people tend to think it will taste strange, but it is a such a savory dish, I literally have it twice a month. Again, this store has a lot of spices and sauces you can buy and I have to urge you to go by and try the hot plate food, don't be shy to try new stuff. Start with the pancit and lumpia, two favorites of mine and probably will be for you too!

Small place , packed shelf's that looked well kept not a spec of dust. Extremely clean. Food was…read moregreat. The chicken or pork on a stick is a fantastic quick lunch.

Im not sure how the rating for this place is so high and definitely not the case for me when I…read morevisited the establishment today. I ordered (to go) Lechon (L) , Pork Menudo (M), Pork Adobo (S), Sinigang (L) and Palabok. Half of the lechon was nothing but fat and no meat, pork menudo was decent, Pork adobo sauce was too thick and a bit on the salty side, sinigang was also thick and hardly any meat and the palabok - good Lord! Im not sure when it was made but after heating it up, the orange sauce was still a full chunk, I've tried a lot of variations of this item and this is not palabok. Not recommending this place as I dont want to see disappointments on people faces. Very sad.

If you aren't paying attention, you will miss this spot. I thought the pork egg rolls were the…read moreperfect app. They were crispy and delish. I could have eaten 35 of them. We ate there, but it looks like most people take out food from here.

Very cute spot! The lumpia is delicious and comes out hot and crispy. There's a selection of…read morefilipino snacks like pastries and ramen inside as well. I've tried some ramen & corn nuts, both were delicious. And the owners are very kind and nice to talk to. There is some casual seating inside to eat in & the prices are good as well!

This was of the best brunches I've ever had in Jersey! I came here with my family because we saw…read morethat this place is run by a famous chef (Maricel) and that they even offer cooking classes. We were quite hungry so we ordered one of the tower sets and some other stuff like lumpia and eggs. I loved the tower- it featured a superb mix of meats, potatoes, eggs, and sweet pastries. I will definitely say either share it or come super hungry because I was stuffed to the brim by the end of the meal. Service is super fast and efficient too. The owner did rounds to talk to everyone as well which felt quite inviting. The vibe inside is also nice and cozy, and the tables are spaced pretty far apart so it doesn't feel crammed in there. Overall, highly recommend as one of the best Filipino spots and brunch spots in the central Jersey area.

Maricels Kitchen Is Bitchen!…read more What a imaginative way to serve several dishes at 1 time. Usually called a boodle or Ramadan, where the layout several dishes on leaves on the table, all dishes were served on a 3 tier tower. Cute for a celebration. The towers immediately brought to mind English tea service, with finger foods displayed on two- or three-tier stands. The customer service truly stood out, from the attentive waitstaff to the three chefs who came out to greet us--including Chef Maricel herself--the hospitality felt warm and genuine. The dining room is cozy and inviting, with a mix of sofas and chairs giving living-room vibe. They offer two preset towers, and we ordered the first: The Classic Filipino Brunch Tower, which included: Siomai, Crispy Shrimp, Ukoy (sweet potato and vegetable fritters), Pork Tocino, Beef Tapa, Bangus (milkfish), Garlic Fried Rice, Fried Eggs, Salted Eggs with Tomatoes and Atchara, Homemade Pandesal, Suman, and the Chef's selection of homemade pastries. It would be great if guests could choose items from a list or make substitutions. There were no substitutions allowed, so we had to pick the tower with the fewest items we wouldn't eat. I especially wanted the Torta Talong from Tower 2, but it wasn't available as a side dish. The siomai was the first item cooked--it arrived cold and had started to harden. Everything else was delicious. Since the towers are meant to be shared, providing tongs would be a thoughtful touch and more hygienic for communal dining. We also ordered a few side dishes. The Lumpia Shanghai were fresh and delicious, though a few were still pink inside. The Baked Siopao was dry and lacked sufficient meat and sauce. The Empanadas, however, were the clear favorite--fresh, flaky, generously filled with savory seasoned beef and vegetables, and baked to perfection. Every bite was a flavor explosion, and we were literally fork-fighting over them. The Sans Rival was the perfect ending to the meal--so good that we ordered an extra slice to take home. **BYO LIQOUR** I would love to take my Mom for a dinner.

Great Filipino food , not from the area but they are friendly and helpfull and the grocery store…read morehas all the traditional Philippines items

I got to this restaurant at 6:45. I wanted to sit and eat, but they close at 7 PM. However, the…read moresmell was so good that I decided to get take-out. Since the food on the buffet was about to go to waste, they loaded me up! I got a ton of rice, some thin noodles, a sweet and savory pork dish (not sugary sweet... just sweet-ish), and a curry chicken dish. I got two large buckets of the last two dishes - twice what they normally give out! Needless to say, I was very happy with the amount of food they gave me. As an added bonus, the food is very good! The pork dish was amazingly lush and rich, and the curried chicken, while oily, was great on the rice. Service is friendly, and they were more than willing to give me a ton of food. Don't let the name fool you - this place is an excellent stop for a meal.

This is the best authentic Filipino food in the area. The service is amazing and the restaurant is…read morealways clean. The staff are so kind to my family and I.

The food is always delicious here! I am a diabetic, can't eat rice, noodles or dessert but the…read morerest is all delicious! I often eat there. Nice tables and chairs, plenty of seating. Service is good.