I forgot to hit "post" from 2020... Update:…read more I finally came inside the shop to order (instead of UberEats/Door Dash). The gentleman who took my order was very kind! The shop is very clean too! After he took my order, he informed me that he will deliver it to my car, once my order is ready. They have an organized system! Don't forget to tip them... they are all working hard. Especially during this pandemic. New food that I ordered: Chicken wing Silog

The coziest homemade Filipino food. It feels like coming home after a long day, with your family…read morewaiting for you at the dinner table. That's exactly how this place made me feel. My Filipino ex introduced me to Filipino cuisine, and I've missed it so much since our relationship ended. Coming here brought back that feeling, it tasted like nostalgia, comfort, and love. The service was amazing, and the portion sizes were just right, not too much, and not too little. I'll definitely be coming back.

Came here for some late breakfast. Some of the items I wanted were sold out so went for other…read moreitems. Service was slow but food came out fast. Will come again but will come earlier. Pork belly wasn't as crispy as I would like it or tender for not being crispy.

Stopped by for some dessert after eating across the street at Cairo Grill…read more Took a while for someone to notice us waiting at the register, but it wasn't intentional; just an unfortunate layout of the counter. Once we caught their attention, the girl who rang us up was very nice and had great energy. It took about 15 minutes to get our two turons and a large guava juice. We didn't mind the wait, but after inspecting our to-go order in the car, we were very disappointed. Both turons were burnt, falling apart, with the crispy wonton skin missing. The dish didn't look appetizing, and it didn't look like any turon I've ever had. Also, my guava juice was room temperature. They put like 3 small ice cubes in the cup, but in over-90-degree weather, those cubes melted without cooling my drink. If I'd known it wasn't fresh/chilled, I would have skipped it. I won't be back, but hope this was a fluke and wish them well.

Zero (0) stars! They supposedly close at 7pm. It is 6:20pm…read moreright now, they locked up the store already and the door sign says closed! The worker said they ran out of food! Really?! lol

One of those hole in the wall fast food Filipino spots. Catering is also available. It's neighbors…read moreto Duc Huong. I tried the two item combo with: Half White Rice & Half Pancit Bistek (Beef was not fresh, just the onions were) Forgot the name of the other item but it was my first time trying it and I enjoyed it for the veggies! There were okra, green beans, and pumpkin (Was just a little salty) Parking can be difficult if on the weekend and early mornings. Not my favorite plaza but will come to try something new. Service was quick. Good place to grab a bite and take home for later. A lot of seating but for smaller parties or else it may seemed packed. They had a variety of entrees that looked delicious! I would come back to try other selections.

Isla Restaurant in Newark is our absolute favorite spot for Filipino food! We've been coming here…read morefor years, and at this point the staff already recognizes us when we walk in, which always makes us feel so welcome. We've honestly never had a bad meal here, everything we've ordered has been delicious. My absolute favorites are the Adobong Pusit and the Sisig, and the Lechon Kawali is another must-try. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend starting with those dishes. One thing we also love is that there's always something happening. On Thursdays and Fridays they serve Filipino street food outside, and on weekends they offer buffets and often have live music, making every visit feel like a little celebration. We've been to all three Isla locations, but the Newark restaurant is still our favorite because it's the closest to us. If you're looking for authentic Filipino food, a welcoming atmosphere, and consistently delicious meals, Isla Restaurant is a place you'll want to visit again and again.

First time trying Isla whereas my wife came here long ago with her friends for a birthday…read morecelebration. Got to be honest, the harshest review for Filipino restaurants is coming from Filipino because they often judge the cooking based on their own moms cooking or the region they are from. So my bias comes more from other Filipino places I've tried rather than my "moms cooking" Service - 3 stars. We came here around 3 pm on a Sunday and the place wasn't too busy. For just the two of us, the hostess/waitress gave us a table for two but didn't have a lot of table space for people who order more than 2. Even though there was plenty of people working, it took awhile to get our food order in. Food- 3 stars Chicken Inasal- was one of the first dishes that came and arrived fairly quick. I ate as soon as it arrived and noticed it wasn't piping hot at all. Of course I don't know how the kitchen works there but it felt like those cafeteria style Filipino restaurants that already have the dish cooked already and ready to serve. Taste wise- had a sweet taste but didn't have the bbq chicken inasal I've had in the Philippines. Sinigang Liempo- my wife's order. She compared it to her own preference and noticed it was sweeter than expected and the broth is darker. Of course, it's made based on the region. 3 stars Halo halo- 3 stars. I've had this at many places but it was a fair dessert. Can't beat the halo halo in PI. Overall, place is well decorated and has many of tables and seat to serve alot of patrons and guests. Would I go back? It's hard to say since I wasn't impressed enough to crave for what I ordered.

Most of the food is deep fried. Best to order noodles and grilled food. Service is great.read more

The best!!! Food is great, place is very clean and a lots of food variety so all the filipino food…read morecraving will be satisfied. They always serve fresh and newly cooked. The price to food ratio is also really good ! Plenty of parking space. Weve also had catering with them for years and years even back in there old place and its always the best and our guests always ask where we get it.

First time trying EMS Kusina in Hayward and honestly... SO GOOD…read more I've been going to them since they had their food trucks, so I'm really happy they finally have a restaurant nearby! I got their chicken inasal and it did NOT disappoint. I also tried the kwek-kwek, and omg so good! The sauce is seriously TOP TIER. It really gave me that feeling like I was back in the Philippines eating street food and they also have their cantaloupe juice, REALLY GOOD! I also know their iskrambol is really good, so I definitely want to try that again next time I go! If you're craving Filipino food, you NEED to try this place. Definitely worth checking out, and I'm so happy they're in Hayward now!

Love this place! The owner is very accommodating, and the customer service is excellent. We had our…read morefurbabies with us, and she even offered to set up a table outside so our babies could sit with us. We truly appreciate that! All your Filipino cravings will be satisfied here. Thank you, Ems Kusina, and wishing you many more blessings at your new location!

Had such a great experience here! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Everything we…read moreordered looked so appetizing and tasted even better. The restaurant itself is also really beautiful, clean, and cozy, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. What really stood out was the staff they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Definitely a place I'd come back to

I enjoyed some of the bites and some left us craving less…read more My husband ordered the Dino and pho and it was delectable! And it might be more on us but it was flavor heavy, bordering salty, but we understood that maybe we over ordered. Before his pho made it to our table we had the lechon, thinking it was small enough appetizer - - but we were wrong. Which I appreciate because this place, you get a bang for your buck! Where I felt let down was the banh mi, crackling pork, because there was nothing crackling about the pork. It tasted old and stale. The rescuing detail was their calamansi sparkling drink! It is refreshing! Just sweet enough, especially to offset the savory heavy food. The vibe is very casual - and I do wish to come back at dinner when hopefully the food has a bit more fresh taste. I do see myself coming back to try some of their other curious bites and more specifically for that sparkling drink.

I saw them at Santa Clara A&W Festival and got Shanghai Lumpia, Birria Lumpia and quesabirria taco…read more I'm no Filipino food connoisseur and don't make lumpia at home, I just enjoy good food and all their food was good. I was surprised that the Shanghai one was so good because I thought it can't beat the one with cheese but my kids actually preferred Shanghai. The girl that took my order was very friendly even though someone who walked by gave her some $hit for their prices. I told her don't worry she's prob drunk from all the wine she drank. I don't understand why people say stuff like that. If you can make it at home for cheaper, then go make it at home. You don't have to pay for a permit and a food truck and all the other expenses that go with selling out of a food truck, so zip it! One last thing, the lady who gave me my food was not happy when I asked for my food to go. I'm sorry but when my order was taken I wasn't asked if it was for here or to go so I assumed it was going to be in a container. I was going to walk home with all that food so I asked if it could be to go. I didn't like leaving the place like I was a nuisance but whatever, I'm a big girl, I got over it. The food was good and I'll go back next time I'll see them somewhere. I might go tomorrow since I'm assuming they'll be there for the second day and I'll make sure to say TO GO if I'm going to take them home to the fam... yum lol Sorry no pictures because everyone was devoured quickly.

Our first time here, service was fast and the person who took our order was super nice. Prices…read moreweren't too bad. We ordered: 1. Pork sisig w/ lumpia: My niece's liked this but didn't like the lumpia. I even tried it, it didn't taste like lumpia shanghai. It tasted healthier and had an after taste. The sauce didn't help make it any better. 2. Street taco: pork sisig and beef steak, both were tasty. Overall, food wasn't bad and was reasonably priced

Best Turon for parties!!!! Always a hit at the gatherings when I order from them. I'm usually able…read moreto call and place the order and pay at pick up.

I recently visited Gabrielle's Food Market and overall, the food was good…read more However, the customer service could use some improvement. I noticed that if customers take a little extra time to decide what they want, some staff members seem to become impatient. Unfortunately, I experienced this myself, and I also witnessed similar interactions with other customers during my visit. The food quality is what would bring me back, but a friendlier and more patient customer service experience would make a big difference.

Ordered 150 Lumpia's for a friend's Potluck BBQ in Fremont pretty last minute (About an hour…read morebefore) and Manila Turo Turo came through! The lumpia's were delicious and all devoured at the BBQ. Sadly, I haven't experienced actually eating a meal here in their homie atmosphere (I live in SF) but definitely want to try it out the next time I'm in town!

It reminds me of the food my mom used to make. It's cozy, it's no frills solid Filipino food that…read morealways hits the spot. I love their upo and the silog never misses. Also, try the mongo, it's super tasty!!! The service is amazing and it's a perfect place to feel like home!!!