Sara Long atin this place several times (she's a friend of mine, and she prefers everything "long" hence her last name of choice), to the point where the owners decided to rename the restaurant "Sara Long Atin Side Here" (their English isn't very good). So the restaurant "Sara Long Ate Inside Here" (or SLASH for short) did not fit on any signs, so they arbitrarily cut off the last two words, and you're left with Sara Long Atin. Now you know the back story. What to get: Pork Adobo What else: Anything from their buffet in the back of the store And: and what? Stop grilling me, damn it. And: this is getting f***ing ridiculous dude. Who are you anyway? And why are you asking me all these questions in the middle of my own review? To be honest I was disappointed. The vast majority of the unique spectacular ethnic foods I've tried around Queens based on Yelp recommendations, rocked my world. And I'm open to anything, and I've loved Indonesian food before, especially in Holland. I've had some in Philly that was pretty good too. But this particular place didn't do it for me. (a) Food was lukewarm, in fact more cold than lukewarm (b) Food didn't taste amazing (c) Service was angry or something (d) High expectations based on other reviews (e) Food tour partner started feeling sick just from a few bites, so it wasn't sharable either (f) Cats enjoyed the Pork Adobo I think a lot of places like that it is homestyle and so incredibly cheap. But I ordered two or three things, I have no idea what they were, from the buffet. I asked for "Pork Adobo" as one of them, she didn't respond, I assume that was one of the things she put in my to go box. The person serving wasn't big on communication, and wasn't too friendly either. She was a younger girl and it was nearly closing time, so maybe that's why. But on the other hand, the places was packed full of locals that were gulping down the food, and there was someone behind me in line for food. Perhaps it's better when it's fresh, earlier in the day. We have a place in Buffalo like that (Niagara Cafe - Puerto Rican). I'd be willing to give it a try another time with a friend. But based on my first experience here, to be totally honest, the majority of everything was given to the cats. I only had a few bites, and my food tour partner barely even tasted our food before deciding she doesn't like Filipino food. Hopefully we can change that in future. It's a super cool set-up though. A grocery store with a bunch of hot homemade dishes in the back, sitting out, waiting to be ordered and eaten. It's pretty cheap and it's the kind of place that would totally rock your world and define "secret hole in wall" if you loved the food. And you may - you should give it a try. I may just not know enough about Filipino cuisine to know what it's supposed to taste like. This may be amazing for you, but for me, it wasn't. Also thank you to Alex L of Philadelphia (not the CM of Buffalo, a different one), for correcting me that this is Filipino food. I knew that, and was thinking that, but for some reason I wrote something else. Much appreciated! Sara Long, on the other hand, loves it. But then she always did love it long. Standing to Atin-tion. And all that. read more

Awesome food/groceries and more At a reasonable prices clean facility and friendly workers read more

Great turo turo option for the area! Also love their catering - they're always on time and prices are extremely reasonable.

Take me back! Amazing chicken bbq, a must try. Just thinking about the food here makes me want to come back. Yum! read more

Sariling Atin - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Catering Review: 6/6/15 My wife and I decided to cater for our daughter's 1st birthday. We went to the actual location to try some of the food, particularly the pancit palabok and the bbq. The pancit palabok came with thick noodles, with a very delicious sauce, meat and shrimp, and sliced hard boiled eggs on top. Thank god for no weird seafood pieces like chopped squid like I've found at other places. The pork and chicken bbq, on the other hand, were just okay. We opted not to order for catering at a pricey $2.50 a stick. We did sit down for lunch and tried the pork adobo as well but it was way too oily and the pork had too much fat on it. For the party, we ordered: 100 pieces of lumpia shanghai- standard, crispy, a hit with the kids especially. 25 pieces of turon- fried banana/jack fruit dusted usuaully with brown sugar wrapped in spring roll paper and fried, yummy! 1 tray of pancit palabok- as memtioned above, very good. 1/2 tray of Beef Kalderetta- spicy beef stew with chopped peppers and carrots. The beef was very tender, moist, easily cut with some but not too much fat on it. Very delicious. 1/2 tray of bicol express- spicy pork dish- the only dish I did not get to try much of as we were hosting the party. I did not hear anything bad about it though. We opted to make our own lechon kawalli (fried pork belly) because catering for that was too overpriced here. [check out my Yelp review for Fortune chinese supermarket] Note: 1/2 tray is really the way to go here. It's not that they have only one sized tray that they fill half of. Instead it is a slightly less deeper tray which in my opinion holds almost the same amount of beef/food/etc and at about half the listed price of the full tray item. We still had so much leftovers for the next few days after the party which had about 25 guests. As the closest location to us here in Queens, this business is definitely a great place to cater from and one we will keep in mind for future special occasions. read more

Sariling Atin - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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The grocery portion of the store is pretty sparse, but I am giving it 5 stars for the carinderia (eatery) in the back. It's clean, no-frills, and reasonably priced. As others have mentioned, they have a huge selection of food, and I have to say, in terms of taste, it's the closest I've come a home-cooked Filipino meal since I moved to New York! I recommend the pork bbq, kare kare, kalabasa, sinigang, or any Filipino breakfast! read more

Great selection of Filipino products and very well priced. Didn't get to try the turo turo, but it all looked so delicious.

Awesome Pinoy grocery with a turo turo style restaurant in the back. Turo means to point. There is a wide selection of Filipino dishes to choose and especially pork bbq! Very conveniently located close to Queens mall and Queens Center mall on Queens Blvd. read more

This place is a gem. We went on a sunday, so it was expected to be crowded during lunch time We ordered to go, they accept debit cards/ credit card with $10 minimum. We ordered Sisig-- 5/5 Beef steak-- 5/5 Karekare - 2/5 they didnt give us bagoong Pancit - 3/5 Longanisa - 2/5 Dinuguan - 3/5 In general il give it a 5/5 i get to try almost everything in one visit. The place was small, they have dining area. But i recommend this as a take out spot. read more

Gotta be the one of the few authentic Filipino spot to get some inexpensive food at the Elmhurst area. Would definitely recommend!

Food wasn't served warmed when I ate it at the restaurant, they only warmed up the noodle from the microwave. Didn't finish my meal so I took it to go, the food tasted way better after I microwaved it. Got the kare kare (tasted really bland and lacked seasoning), the goat stew (was delicious!), and beef steak (yummy only after heating it up & was a bit too salty). Also tried their spicy pork (delicious but very fatty), and I didn't like the noodles (too soggy and too much things going on with the combinations of ingredients). read more

Sariling Atin - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

The best Filipino buffet restaurant in Queens, NY. Their selection of foods are great, you can taste the authentic Filipino dishes especially the KALDERETANG KAMBING and BEEF BISTEK. They even expand their place, having a wide variety of dry goods and grocery products. You can also find here the Goldilocks frozen siomai and siopao. I hope they can sell again the KOPIKO LOW ACID. I would like to give a five star to the employee (cashier and server), they are accommodating and always smiling. read more

Sariling Atin - Buffet area - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Good Filipino place in Elmhurst. The service is good and efficient for most of the times I went there. The food is good - depending on what you get and the timing should be also considered. The pancit is best eaten on the spot; it will get cooler and would not taste as good. But the combos are affordable and good, despite serving a simple combo of rice and meat. Plus, there is a lot of options to choose from, good for those who go there frequently. The chicken adobo was good, but had lots of bone fragments to get around the meat. Overall, I hadn't tried other Filipino places, but this is a good start for those who hadn't tried Filipino food. read more

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Very inferior service. Called them to inquire about their food and pricing, I was passed on to 3 people and my query was not answered. Went to the store but the service I got was worst than the phone call I made. Will not step into this store again except maybe to get a balik bayan box lols. Man! Did they train or interview their staff? They are all incompetent and dumb! I don't even wanna give them a star but this review won't be posted if I will not give them a star. So one star it is, even if they don't deserve a star. Pathetic! read more

Yes, it is a third party vendor who makes the bread. However, it is still your store's responsibility to check to make sure what you're selling is still in good condition especially the food. read more

This is my very first review and I had to do it. Colleague of mine bought this & guess what's inside? Not just fillings but MOLDS too!!! This is just unacceptable & awfully DISGUSTING!!! You don't know how they cook their food here so beware. can't say enough - be the judge. read more

Sariling Atin - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Very convenient because can get cooked food and grocery needs from the same place. Combo prices are higher than Roosevelt Ave. area but food options are delicious, although a bit oily. Choice of rice or pancit bihon. No food labels maybe because they do change items daily, aside from the regular offerings, but maybe a chalk board with a list of what's available that day will help. At least we can connect the dish name to what's behind the glass. I have ordered trays from here too and we were always satisfied: pork menudo, adobong pusit, pansit bihon, bicol express, shanghai, lechon kawali, banana turon and especially sisig. Ginisang ampalaya, although good, was not cooked with eggs and ground pork/shrimp which I expected. read more

This is a mini grocery / deli specializes in Filipino food and products.YES, they carry san mig and Red Horse, as well as some of the very interesting beauty products/Foods and condiments popular in the Philippines. In the back of the store is a small seating area and buffet. This is a hidden gem! The buffet is classic Turo Turo style, prices are great.The food is absolutely fantastic and representative of the traditional Filipino food that prior to stepping in here I could only experience in The Philippines. If this was a restaurant per se ,it would be the best Filipino restaurant in America. I recommend to everyone that enjoys genuine Filipino food to stop in, enjoy a nice plate and cold Redhorse. ENJOY! read more

This review is for the grocery section. My wife sent me here to get her some Filipino groceries due to one of her pregnancy cravings. Got several items that probably totaled up to more than $40. No complaints about the selection or pricing... However, the check out was just completely inefficient. There was two cashiers but both of them were working on some money transfer issues that took over 10 mins and counting. Then I was told that I could go to the back of the store to pay instead. Went to the back and asked the lady there if I can check out here. Then she told me to go behind the other two customers who were still browsing the food selections... At this point, being frustrated, I gave up and left. Then proceeded to Phil-Am which was ironically busier/further but much quicker and nicer. My wife and I will never come back here again. read more

Found this place on the TooGoodToGo app. They gave me some steak and chicken stew with some panchit noodles. The portions were actually enough to last me two days! The steak was honestly the best. It was packed full of flavor, juicy, and the meat was just so soft! The sauce was good with the noodles. The chicken stew went great with rice that I cooked myself! When I went to the deli I thought I was in the wrong place as there was a store with lots of Filipino goods in front, but follow the smell to the back and you'll find it! read more

The only reason we gave a star is because food is actually decent ALTHOUGH THE STAFF WHO SERVES THE FOOD ARE THE RUDEST! TALKS BACK AND SHIT TO COSTUMER. To the owner pls screen your servers to be more professional towards the costumer. read more

If you can't make it to Woodside, but are in Queens Sariling Atin will satisfy your craving for some Filipino home-cooking and snacks! $10 minimum for credit cards. read more

Sariling Atin - Just point at what you like to have. No unlimited rice. - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Buffet style Filipino food with lots of options for carnivores, but I won't hold that fact against them. The food here is pretty good, and authentic but there were more than a few occasions when the food wasn't hot (I for one am not very fond of warm meals). There is a lot of oil in the food, especially with the pork adobo, and certain dishes could use more flavor. The prices are inexpensive and is a good option for a quick lunch, dinner or snack. The service here was hit or miss, but the fact that it is always clean makes up for it. Not bad, but certainly not the best. Still Sariling Atin is a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

People in sariling atin was lazy and not helpful. The food was disgusting. Please don't throw your penny on them. Not worthy. read more

Don't blink or you'll walk right by Sariling Atin! Great little Filipino grocery store with a seating area in the back offering a smattering of delicious homemade Filipino cuisine. The best part is it's pretty inexpensive so eat to your tummy's content! This will definitely be my go to place when I'm craving Filipino food. read more

You will found every filipino food that you needed and there are not pricey if you will compared to Phil-Am, but one thing I notice here; was the Cashier has a bit attitude. " Sorry Ate pero medyo masungit ka and suplada" Smile ka din minsan pag my time. Di yung babalik ka na agad sa computer mo pagtapos ko magbayad!" read more

I grew up 10 minutes from their NJ location and now that I've moved to NYC, you have no idea how happy I am that they opened in Queens! This is definitely my go-to for all my filipino grocery shopping when I'm missing home. I almost always end up getting food when I go here also -- especially the turon! Yes, please. I usually take the M or the R train from the city and it's about a 20-25 minute ride, which isn't bad at all. The Grand-Av Newton stop is about a block or two over from Sariling Atin :) Highly recommend stopping by if you're in (or even if you're not in) the area! Also, the owners are super nice. Rocel is usually there every day and it's always a pleasure to see her. Oh, they also have take out and you can order large trays for catering to parties! YUM. read more

Well, well , well !!! What do you know. !!At last a well awaited Filipino store / mini restaurant is now in the hood. Certainly a pleasant addition to a variety of ethnic cuisines here in Elmhurst . What more, the food is unbelievably delicious ! There's always a line for it and very affordable !! And the selections. !! you can always find your favorite Filipino Food everyday, like Kare Kare, Dinuguan, Pinapaitan, Adobo, Sinigang, Paksiw etc. They also caters & take orders for lechon !! A dozen dishes that includes everything on the menu is a steal for $375. So there you are folks...it is conveniently located on Queens Blvd, near the Queens Mall. & the now defunct St. John's Hospital. Last but not least, everybody there are very Pleasant !!!! read more

i just want yall to mknow that this restaurant has good tasting food. but, they are disrespectful to the customers and bad service, they argue with the customers and i think talking back to the customer for a little miscommunication will ruin your meal and probably loose your appetite to eat!!! (straight facts) read more

I don't usually write reviews, but I have to say, this Filipino restaurant / grocery is one of the most authentic and delicious Filipino places I've ever had. Don't skimp out on the lechon, and the rest of their hot foods are on point, haven't gotten a chance to try them all yet though. With a friendly staff and impeccable food in a great location, what's not to love?!? read more

This place is really convenient if you live near Middle Village or near Queens Center Mall. I usually drive to go to Phil-Am to buy my Filipino necessities but ever since this place has opened, this is my to go to place as it is closer to my home. They may not offer as much products as Phil-Am does but they sure deliver to what you really need. They also have a carinderia styled restaurant at the back with different delicious choices in a weekly rotation. read more

I love Filipino food and was pretty excited to see this place open up. It's a nice combo of a homemade food restaurant and grocery store. Win-win right? Well I've been here about 3 times and it's been a really big hit or miss. First time was great, chicken bbq was great ( it's rare that they have it) beef, fish and other chicken dishes were great. Second time no chicken bbq and food was luke warm and lacked meat. It was like a sauce fest. Caam on! Third time, ok they had chicken bbq, yeah! Beef was tough, ginger chicken was good, as was the tuna. All in all its a one of those hit or miss spots. Guess you just gotta cross your fingers and hope they got chicken bbq! read more

Love this place!!!! Get everything. Start with a refreshing Red Horse (8% alcohol let's go!) or San Miguel, get some sisig, lechon, kare kare, bistek, seriously anything you can't go wrong. Enjoy with some sarsi and mango juice. Can't wait for the extension to finish and we will be back! read more

This is my go to filipino store whenever i feel like craving for filipino cooked food since its near my place.. But today ,I ordered 3 cooked food on the go , one is ground pork with tomato sauce, 1 chicken with tomato sauce and 1pancit .all came in small container . When I came home , I decide to eat the pancit right away since I was hungry.. Then after two hours I opened both two containers and decided ro put on a bowl since the containers are covered with oily food..One of them didnt looked good and the smell wasnt great ..It smells like Spoiled and has bubblles around it .. I knew instantly I had to walk back to the store and show them the food. I am probably 6 blocks away from the store buy I think its worth it to let them know. Upon telling the guy on the cashier area what I didnt feel like eating it since theres bubbles, he told me that its because I didnt open the container right away so thats why theres bubbles on it and so will just refund my money back.He threw the food on on the trash can .I just hope he smelled it.So anyway the other food didnt have bubbles on it. I would probably not go back to this place again unless its preordered food trays..So dismayed read more

Sariling Atin - ground pork with vegies and quail egg with tomato sauce that I ordered with the Spoiled chicken stew - Filipino Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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I love that my neighborhood is chock full of specialty ethnic markets, such as this one. Located right across the street from both the Target shopping center and Queens Center Mall is this market/buffet style restaurant. I was really pleased to see that I could easily get ube ice cream from here as opposed to trekking out to Woodside. Filipino food isn't exactly vegetarian friendly, and the one veggie dish I got ended up having pork in it, but the food certainly looked vegetarian friendly. Would love to come back to the market, though, to stock up on Filipino seasonings and snacks. read more

I only know the basics with Filipino food, so I wasn't sure what each of the various dishes on offer in the back were. I wanted the lunch special where I could order 3 dishes, plus pancit. The woman behind the counter was very patient with me and explained what everything was. The goat adobo and chicken stew and bicol express (a spicy pork coconut milk stew) were all incredible.the Bicol express was one of the most memorable dishes I've ever had! The pan it was also great. Lastly, we asked what the small plastic wrapped banana leaves were (looked like a thin tamale)...it's called Suman. A wonderful little dessert of sweet steamed rice. read more

Cool little Filipino grocery spot that also serves food in the back. The BBQ is great, and I always make sure to pick up a couple of pouches of Calamansi juice whenever I pop in. The Halo Halo is not all that great, though happy to have this place in the area. read more

When I miss Filipino food, this'll be the place that I'll go too. I love their mini carenderia, lots of delicious Filipino food to choose from. You can't miss this place. It's just right in front of Queens Center. read more

I never liked Philippino food but one time I was so hungry and I decided to avoid all local food venues including Nunoodle which right next to them and my fav. I picked a combo that includes soup, rice, and side portion meal. Perfect size and so delicious. It has turn into my place to go for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the weekends when I am stuck at home working on assignments read more

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Went here for a casual sit-in lunch on a weekend. Place is clean and simple, grocery in the front and pre made food to eat in the back. Ordered sisig, dinuguan, apritada, and squid with rice and pancit on the side. All the food except for one was good. Warning: the $10 squid with tomatoes and onions was not good. It was undercooked and just didn't taste well. My bf figured if you're gonna charge customers $10 for one squid then it better be delicious. It was not. After lunch, bought some Filipino groceries which were about the same price as you'd find at other Filipino stores. All in all, place is good to go for casual dining. Just don't get the squid and don't mind the less than friendly cashier lady up front and the lady serving you food in the back. read more