Bruh, I was going to comment that the hours are silly on this Yelp page, went to go double check…read moretheir Google page and apparently it's permanently closed? I'm gonna check with my NorCal moots about this but sucks if that's true. I was going to comment on how this is one of few bastions of affordable, slightly more unique food in the bay area, but I guess that's not the case. I'm spoiled by having a Dollar Hits in SoCal literally down the street from me so I can't say this place compares, but it's at least an option for NorCal, you know? This definitely used to be another restaurant, but then retrofitted to be a grill. Super large grill in the middle for everyone to communally cook at indoors. This is a good combination between the outdoors grill it yourself and the indoors seating of both the SoCal Dollar Hits, so I thought that was nice. They have all the classics here, isaw (sometimes Dollar Hits doesn't have this unless you request -it's chicken intestines), large intestines, chicken skin, kwek kwek (battered quail eggs), and Tender Juicy bright red filipino hot dogs (a must). You can also order a side of rice and the sauces were self serve (made it a bit sticky). It gets a bit smoky in there even with the fans, but overall had an enjoyable time the time when I did visit.

Let's start with the food. The food is not great. This place only gets one star for the sisig which…read morein my opinion still needs more acidity. The food on the sticks does not compare at all to other places I've had it especially the Philippines. The fish ball and lobster balls were dry and needing the fish ball sauce which they didn't have. Only sauce I did find that they say was an all around sauce was pretty much a watered down mang Tomas sauce. The bbq stick was rubber and way too sweet. The chicharon bulaklak was also rubber and not crunchy at all. The kikiam was okay. The isaw was not good at all, it lack seasoning. The shumai was dry. Service was you pretty much get what you want and heat it up yourself. Place was empty as there wasn't much people. Definitely first and last time coming here.

Finally we were able to try their Cebu Lechon..thanks to Madonna( if i am not mistaken) for taking…read moretime in giving us some tips and information about their specialties.The lechon was so delicious...with or without the sauce. This was our first time to eat Lechon without the authentic lechon sauce or Mang Tomas and interestingly you wouldn't need it anyways since it was very tasty and yummy already... We appreciate the pancit(on the house) It was the best! We also tried their ube and pineapple Hopia, it was great! The ambiance is relaxing. Excellent customer service! The best Lechon!

Holy cow, ngl, these are the best-smelling lumpia I've ever encountered! I picked up 50 lumpia for…read morea potluck, it just smelled amazing in my car that I had to resist the urge to eat in my car! I did sneak one for myself while it was still fresh, and no one noticed since 50 lumpia is A LOT. The ladies working here are super nice and sweet. I called them a day in advance to put in an order of 50 lumpia, and it was super easy to put in an order, and they told me it'll be ready by my pickup time the next day. When I got there, the lumpia were ready! They accepted tap payment, which was very convenient. Fantastic service. When enjoyed the next day, when heated up, they still remained crispy and delicious and STILL smelled amazing! I shared them with my Chinoy boyfirend and his family, and they're a hit! Definitely going to come back here if I need lumpia for future parties and potluck!

Had a really great experience at Isla! The food was delicious and it's so nice to find a place that…read morehighlights Filipino flavors, especially Pampanga's delicacies. Everything we tried was flavorful and felt authentic. Service was great--friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome the whole time. The space is also a big plus. It's roomy and perfect for larger groups, which makes it an easy choice for gatherings and celebrations. Overall, a wonderful spot for good food, great service, and a comfortable place to dine with family and friends!

This is still the best Filipino restaurant to eat, however the buffet needs to improve, the are…read morecharging nearly $48.00 for all you can eat with tax included. I don't mind paying, however the food is COLD. The food is good, taste good however it's just to damn cold. They included crabs but removed crispy pata, bad move. If the owner can figure out a way to maintain the food temperature, hand down this will be the best buffet in the area. Also the street food is amazing! Great call on that! I

Come here often with my husband and the food never disappoints. If I could give a 10 star rating I…read morewould. Always fast service and the food is always delicious. They are always attentive to their customers and I love that. Always a great vibe at Parekoy. Best in the Bay Area.

Customer service was amazing! This was our first time here and we will definitely be back with our…read moredaughter! We had the pork sisig that was so delicious and the garlic fried rice! The place gave me a very homey feel and we were so impressed with the food! Can't wait to come back! We're from Stockton but we will gladly make the drive back.

Toppings too is such a great mom/pop hole in the wall restaurant. It's almost like your favorite…read moretita/tita worked hard in the kitchen all daymaking all your favorite foods. My husband's go to is lechon kawali. Perfectly deep fried pork served with the classic Filipino "all purpose sauce". I usually steal one or two pieces off his plate but the serving is a healthy size I could never finish one by myself. My personal fave is beef sinigang. There's a a generous amount of meat and it's always so tender. I would love if they made it a little more sour but that's my personal preference. The protein might be different depending on the day but they've all been good. The place is tiny, maybe like 10 chairs so you might have to wait at prime times. Service is friendly. A couple times they've told me to pick up to go orders at a certain time but I had to wait an additional 15-20min after arriving but not too big of a deal.

Small mom and pop Filipino restaurant tucked away off UC Blvd. We stopped by on a Sunday at noon…read morewhich was a rookie mistake! The place was poppin and a line was forming despite the rain. We waited about 15 mins to be seated. We ordered while we waited so as soon as we sat down the food was ready, yayyy! They were able to accommodate my 10month old and the high chair was perfect for his size. The place is super tiny so they don't allow strollers inside, and there's also no restroom. Now onto the food. The tosilog was sooo good! The meat was seasoned and grilled perfectly. The java rice is okay, I wish they have garlic rice as an option. Hubby got the longanisa and it was good too. Portions are huge. Service was good even though they had a full house. They're not on DoorDash which is a bummer. We would definitely come back again but not during rush hour.

Authentic, quick, accommodating, and delicious Filipino food! It's a fast casual dining…read moreexperience, and the ambiance reminded me of Vigan restaurants. With the similar wood like top tables, and the decore of different provinces. The food is really portioned well! Like each Silog box comes with rice, protein, and sauce! The food is tasty too! Not too salty, def not bland. And the flavors are a mixture of all the different provinces, and not just one style of Filipino cooking. They have halo halos tooo omg! Very hard to find a good halo halos these days in the Bay Area. Summer is coming so you def want to stop by for this! Drinks are house made , really refreshing. Plenty of parking in the lot. Kinda a hidden gem this spot is, because it's on a quiet street and plaza in San Leandro. I highly recommend catering with them! I am thinking about that soon!

During my lunch break, I got the Tosilog because I didn't get the chance to pack myself my regular…read morehomemade lunch. Thought this was a good chance to try out Tapsilog Express for the first time. As I was really excited to see a filipino restaurant in the area. However, about an 1.5hr back into work, I realized from my symptoms, I got food poisoning. I'll save the details for privacy reasons. From this, it extremely affected how I functioned for the rest of my shift. Only after visiting Yelp reviews to see it has 6 health violations already is concerning. I would hope the staff and team are taking more serious precautions to ensure proper food handling and safety.

I was happy to find this friendly place in a non-descript hideaway strip mall with a tidy open…read moredining 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!

As other reviewers have said, it is the customer service that is severely lacking. This place is…read morenot 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.

Food is excellent and you can feel the right atmosphere if you are a Filipino who turned out to be…read morean American Citizen Having the food are really very authentic and savory delicious The place is neat and clean and staff are very polite to serve immedialtely i am higly recommending this Restaurant to whoever is looking for a tasty breakfast lunch and dinner They too is giving special discount come between 5 and 6 PM

Wow! I finally found it--the best Kare-kare I've tasted since my grandmother used to make it for me…read moregrowing up. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and wonderfully run by the owner, Monet, and her manager, Alma. They serve the most delicious Filipino lunch specials and à la carte dishes; I personally loved the Kare-kare, Sisig, and the crispy Chicharon (both pork and bulaklak). Being there truly feels like home. The hospitality is so genuine it reminds me of the neighbors back home who were always eager to feed everyone! Even the name, Nayong Filipino, carries a beautiful meaning: a 'Filipino Village' that represents a nation where people stand united as one. Whether you are looking for a taste of nostalgia or just an incredible meal, this is the place to be.

Amazing hold in the wall!…read more Best Filipino food I've ever had, we usually do takeout since the dining area isn't that big. Everything we've tried has been delicious but the standouts are: LongSilog- sausage comes with garlic rice and two sunny side up eggs, the sausage is sooooo tender and flavorful Pancit Bihon- can't go wrong with this, huge portion, the noodles soak up all the flavor So happy to have this gem in Castro valley!

I placed an order online for pickup on Saturday evening and was quoted an hour wait time. But I…read morearrived 40 minutes after ordering, and it was already packed and ready to go. Something to keep in mind if you don't want your food to get cold. Service was friendly and sufficient, and there was a bit of indoor seating available, though it looked like they were cleaning up the place about a half hour before closing time. I got the pork bbq silog and pork sisig, enough for at least two meals. Both dishes were tasty, with some ingredients I didn't expect, like the side of peas and carrots that came with the bbq silog, or the white sauce/mayo glaze on the pork sisig dish, which was something I'm not used to and felt was unnecessary. The pork bbq sticks were yummy, flavorful charred meat I really enjoyed and not too fatty. Even the eggs were cooked perfectly. If looking for some good filipino cuisine, I recommend this spot.

Super delicious food at Manila Turo Turo Yummy Yummy…read more and Services is Good and The Woman Services With You is Beautiful & Gorgeous Thank Joey D Great

The staff are super friendly! It is our go to for lumpia! It's in a small shopping center! There…read moreare a lot of parking. But please check their hours!