The Best Filipino Barbecue in town. Im obsessed with their…read morepork bbq skewers,flavors are authentic like the Filipino Street food style bbq. You can tell that it is seasoned and marinated very well.It is best paired with their home made garlic vinegar. We also had the chance of trying their other street foods like hotdog,lobster balls,squid balls,ISAW and chichaeon etc They have ube shaved ice /halo halo plus mini grocery inside that sells filipino staples. Owners are accomodating & patient with my questions I will be back for more and will definitely order their other items

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

It's been a few years since we were here, but I wanted to provide my thoughts, anyway. Although not…read moremy favorite cuisine, I do enjoy Filipino food. And, if I still lived in the area, would continue to visit from time to time. On our last visit, we had Chicken Lumpia, Grand Silog w/ Fried Chicken Silog and Bisteksilog, and Calamansi Juice. We also had a Kare-Kare Plate with Lechon Kawali / Crispy Pork Belly. As to the Lechon, this is kinda tricky, as I tend not to like pork belly unless it's crispy bacon. And this, I disliked less than most. The peanut sauce was pretty good, though I like most Thai peanut sauces better. It was served with a quantity of a kind of fish sauce. We were warned to use it "sparingly". I am glad we had the warning, because I have rarely had such an intense explosion of unpleasant flavor. Reminds me of the Icelandic rotten shark I tried a few years earlier. But if you're into that kind of thing.... And I ended with a Halo-Halo/Mixmix, a "Sweetened tropical fruit topped with shaved ice, milk, and ube Ice cream". I could go into some detail on this, but the tl;dr is that I will probably order this again, somewhere else. Next time, I would have tried the Turon (banana fritters).

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.

favorite filipino restaurant in the area! haven't found a better lechon or garlic rice anywhere…read moreelse. one employee I always see could be a little nicer lol but all of the other employees are super kind

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

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.

So... I've been driving by this place for years but never stopped in. It doesn't look like much…read morefrom the outside because of the dark tinted windows, but it's very BRIGHT and big inside. (They need the tint because the afternoon sun is blasting that side of the store.) I'm American-born Filipino, but I still forget all the food names, and I definitely forget what's all in the dishes because, well iykyk. It would be great if there was labeling on the glass or food trays. That would help especially for non-Filipinos who want to try something but have no idea what it is. I should also point out that I normally don't like pansit bihon, however I REALLY like theirs! All the food was good. I ate it too fast and forgot to take a pic. But I did remember to snap the halo-halo before I dug in.

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.

I FOUND THE ONE!!!…read more I found the Filipino restaurant I'll keep coming back to and probably eat at almost every week! They have all the food I've been craving -- from ihaw-ihaw, silog, empanadas, and siomai to something I've REALLY been missing from back home: *Filipino-style shawarma wraps!!! Like, WHAT THE HECK?! How is it SO GOOD and SO CLOSE to the taste I've known and loved back home?! I've tried a couple of places and people selling Filipino-style shawarma, but THIS ONE HITS HOME. I came early today, 10 minutes before they even opened. They still took my order, and I patiently waited outside. And let me tell you, I DID NOT REGRET A SINGLE SECOND OF WAITING because IT WAS SO WORTH IT!!! It was so good that I literally had to ask my partner if he'd let me have the rest of his because I WANTED MORE. HAHAHAHA! Huhu, thank you for bringing a little taste of home here. You have no idea how happy this made me! You'll definitely be seeing me there often from now on!Consider me a regular. HAHAHA!

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!

FOOD This place has creative food that keeps me coming back. Their drinks are plentiful too…read more PLACE It's super cute inside and outside. Bright and clean feeling. Parking is a small plaza with 7-11. STAFF I haven't had a problem with staff before. They seem to be busy and hard working to get people 's orders out.

Heard glowing reviews about this place on social media (particularly their giant birria bahn mi). 4…read morestars with over 1k reviews on Yelp, and a bunch of photos to make your mouth water? Say less. We ordered the Short Rib/Bone Marrow Fried Rice & Pork Crackling Sandwich, simply because we're suckers for anything served with bone marrow and we love the crunch factor, respectively. Our experience here was yet another reminder to take everything with a grain of salt. The flavors were okay and the preparation left much to be desired. Food came out SUPER fast and I'm convinced the dishes are not made to order but rather heated up in a microwave. Fried rice tasted like a breakfast remix of leftover dinner. Pork was chewy and hardly 'crackling'. Bun wasn't even toasted so ended up being a soggy mess that fell apart when handling it. The warmest part of our meal were the waffles fries. Sad. The stars are solely for the cute, clean decor & servers checking in on us during our meal. We clearly missed something, maybe their high ratings are for their drinks... D-D Disappointed and embarrassed for what the cooks are doing here. If you're reading this, don't fall for the hype. Go elsewhere.

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.

Looked nearby on maps for food to eat menu seemed enticing. I arrived to find out they're not open…read moreand the food truck isn't being operated despite it saying otherwise on maps.

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!!!