After having "Spoon and Fork" bookmarked on Yelp for several months, I finally got the opportunity in giving this Filipino business a try. Located in the heart of Sacramento and directly on Broadway and in between 20th/21st St's, this wildly popular restaurant has been opened for business since the spring of 2025. As of early-2026, they are one of a small handful of Filipino businesses in the Sacramento area; a very warm welcome as I have eaten at other similar businesses in the Bay Area.
I came here during the afternoon on Saturday 2/7/2026 at around 1:45pm. Parking can be hit-or-miss as your best bet would be to park on Broadway or nearby 21st St. The exterior shows their business name complete with the colors of the Philippines (red, white, blue, & yellow) and logos of a spoon and fork (hence the name of the business). Once entering, you will notice just how tiny this place is; only seating for about 8-10 guests max. However, my lady and I felt right at home as the husband and wife owners, Ray and Joanne Suavillo greeted us with open arms and a smile.
In case you're wondering, Spoon and Fork's roots started from a lumpia truck that originally launched as Wandering Boba and eventually became a permanent brick-and-mortar restaurant. Since 2025, their Broadway location is used for indoor dining as well as pickup orders to-go. To those that once remember, this is where "Panda House" stood for many years (2008-2024) until Spoon and Fork eventually vacated that space (in May 2025).
Their menu is extensively Filipino with traditional favorites such as chicken or pork lumpia, Calamansi or Sinigang chicken wings, and their Silog plates that come in either beef, sweet pork, sausage, or Spam. These plates come with garlic fried rice, salted egg salad, and an egg cooked over easy. Finally, you also have the option of ordering a rice plate that comes in either pork adobo, Sisig, pork belly, burger steak, or BBQ chicken. They also carry rice noodles and a small variety of Filipino desserts and juices.
Since I wanted the true Filipino experience, I went with their "Tosilog" plate which was their sweet & savory pork dish. My lady went with their "BBQ chicken" rice plate. We received a pager that beeped when our plates were ready. The owner was very accommodating as he cleared the space for us to enjoy our meals inside of the business. I will say that my Tosilog plate was absolute perfection; the pork was tender and made very delicately. It paired up great with the garlic fried rice while the egg was the perfect balance in every bite. I also tried some of her BBQ chicken as this hit the spot with the spices and flavors.
Normally, I wouldn't write such an extensive review on a business. But the high level of customer service, ambiance, and cozy vibes really made this place shine. Both Ray and Joanne continued to converse with us even with other customers waiting for their food. Best of all, their food hit all the high notes with the amount of unique flavors that are represented. With decent prices, prime location, and food that will have me return as repeat customer, I am giving "Spoon and Fork" a perfect five star rating. read more