My cousin and his wife had Tabachoy on deck outside of their wedding for some culture that reminded us of home. They've been hyping up this spot for ages and I was glad to have our new extended family all give them a try! Mad props to having laing on the menu, the former pescatarian in me ate that on the regular, and it was a great match and offering for those with dietary restrictions. read more

The food isn't bad here, probably one of the better Filipino options currently in Philly, but that might not be saying a whole lot considering Philly seems to have a not-so-great track record with Filipino cuisine. For our appetizer, we ordered the Lumpia. Decent enough, but nothing special. That said, not sure how special lumpia can get since it's a simple spring roll. We ordered the South Philly Laing for a small plate, which was surprisingly bland. Because it was broccoli rabe in coconut milk, I excepted a little sweetness from the coconut milk, but no...nothing...not sweet, not savory, not anything. No flavor whatsoever. For the entree, we ordered the large Sisig with Garlic Rice, which was actually pretty good! It was pretty much everything I expect from a good sisig -- crispy, chewy, and tasty. In fact, this standout might be the best sisig I've had so far in Philly! I might even come back with a couple San Miguels (BYOB) and have it again! Finally, we ordered the Turon for dessert, which didn't dazzle me but pleased my dinner partner. Since it is basically a banana spring roll with caramel sauce, I'm not sure how dazzling this dessert can get, but it wasn't bad. I'll try the cheesecake next time. Lumpia: 3/5 Sisig (Large): 4/5 Garlic Rice: 4/5 South Philly Laing: 2/5 Turon: 3/5 So, again, not bad, but they could definitely work on some things... The major one being service, which was friendly but kind of slow and inattentive. Our appetizer (Lumpia) and small plate (South Philly Laing) arrived at the table in a timely manner, but it took a WHILE for our entree to arrive after that. We actually wanted to eat our laing as a side vegetable with our entree, but it took so long for our entree to come out that the laing got cold and we finally broke down and had to finish it before the entree arrived. No one checked in on us until... The entree (Sisig & Garlic Rice) arrived. After these hit the table, no one checked on us again until we were halfway through the meal (first and only check-in), but then the server disappeared again! Once we finished the entree, we wanted to grab some to-go boxes and the desert menu. Again, we waited for a WHILE for the server to return, but eventually had to flag him down, which wasn't easy because both servers were a little too busy entertaining the customers at the counter. We were just trying to respect the "house" rules (written on the menu) of eating and getting out of there in 90 minutes, but the house wasn't really trying to help us help them. No shade on the "time limit," though, as the space is cozy -- yet minimalist and cute. And we did come early enough (5PM) that it wasn't super-crowded, so maybe the staff were trying to be cool by not trying to rush us out of there. read more

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We reserved 2 and wanted to add 2 more but couldn't. Even though they had an empty tables the whole night it's understandable but hilarious pre fixe meal. Timing was fast, they wanted us to eat faster. Food was good except one dish was terrible. 4/5 were hitters read more

Just okay! The service and was fine, which would be more understandable if it was more affordable. The food was oddly super salty? and i love salt. I was disappointed in the sisig, it didn't have tons of depth and was bland. The kinilaw though was the true star. so flavorful so delicious, and a little spicy. I would come back just for this. Note it's a BYO restaurant. read more

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Very limited vegetarian / vegan options, and of the two options we really liked one dish. Made a reservation on a Friday night - the space is really small and the bathroom is in an alley, which is fine, but just things to know before going. The music is so loud for seemingly no reason; service is nice but nothing special. We shared the South Philly Laing (broccoli rabe in coconut milk) and the Pritong Tokwa (fried sticky tofu) with garlic rice. The Laing was okay, too bitter and the sauce / seasoning didn't do much to hide the bitterness. We really liked the fried tofu - super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a spicy sweet sauce. With the garlic, it was delicious! Overall would not come back to Tabachoy, but glad we tried it once. read more

Tabachoy - Laing - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really cute lil Filipino inspired byob restaurant! Loved their small but unique menu. Definitely would recommend getting the app sampler (all the dishes were great) and the shrimp curry with garlic rice! The sigsig was good, would have just preferred the pork to be a little more crispy. Also the ube sundae was perfect ! Staff was attentive and helpful. The space is small but cozy. Definitely recommend for a cute little date night! read more

Tabachoy - Large sigsig and shrimp - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've come here several times, but I haven't had the chance to write a review. This is based on their offerings during their Filipino Independence Day celebration. I thought the food was good, the service was quick and the ambiance was very upbeat. However, because they were getting food out so much faster, I think there was a lack of robust flavor profiles, that I'm used to when I eat here. Overall I love eating here just on this particular day it was just a lot more volume! read more

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Stumbled onto this place while driving through Philly. Nice tapas style filipino restaurant. Modern flavors mixed with traditional dishes. Staff was very friendly. And the food was yummy. read more

Tabachoy - Sisig - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The best plates we had were the Filipino spaghetti and the adobo. The spaghetti was indulgent and creamy. The lemongrass it the adobo was so good, I'd definitely go back for that. The rice was tasty too and cooked perfectly. The lumpia were ok, the sauce they came with was good. I wish there were more veggies in the dishes. It was loud as others have said and pretty hot inside despite it being a chilly night. Service was friendly and fast. read more

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What a super filipino fusion cuisine restaurant. It's in a cool neighborhood and the service is awesome. I loved the minimal menu selection as everything on was made beautifully. We tried most everything on the menu. The venue was nice and quaint. There is a time limit on eating 90 min for the 2 of us. The food came quickly and was very good and it's BYOB which is nice. read more

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I have a new little tradition of going out for a meal on the day of the Super Bowl when it's a little easier to get a difficult reservation, and Tabachoy was my choice this year! Made a reservation for 4 online about a week in advance without a hitch. It's a tiny dining room, so you definitely want a reservation and don't gamble on a walk-in. Our group started out with the sampler platter, and got an extra order of lumpia since the sampler only comes with three and we didn't want to fight over them! Each of the apps - lumpia, fried chicken wings, and even the salad - were delicious and bursting with flavor despite their apparent simplicity. For entrees, we got large orders of the chicken adobo, sisig, and pork kare kare. I didn't expect the chicken adobo to be a highlight - another usually simple dish - but the sauce was OUTSTANDING with a deep dark soy sauce flavor and rich sweetness. We had to stop the server from taking the bowl away when we finished the meat because we wanted every last drop of sauce! The dark meat chicken was fall-apart tender on the inside yet delicately crispy like Peking duck on the outside. I had high expectations for the sisig which were met, with a good balance of crisp skin and tender fat, though I'd have liked just a hint more acidity to the flavor. The kare kare unfortunately underwhelmed; the pork cheek was fork-tender, but the peanut-based sauce/seasoning just wasn't flavorful enough compared to the other dishes. I do love other Southeast Asian peanut sauces and curries and this one didn't pack the same punch. For dessert, we got the pandan cheesecake and ube sundae, and the restaurant was kind enough to give us an extra scoop of ube ice cream on the house! The ube ice cream and cheesecake paired really well together and I'm glad we got them both. However, bits of the inedible leaves that the cheesecake was baked in got caught in some of my bites and I had to fish them out. A couple other things I didn't love: the cramped seating (some two-tops were arranged really awkwardly making it hard for diners to get up), the bathroom placement requiring stepping outside the restaurant, the food service being quite slow (maybe why we got the free ice cream?), and I found some of the dishes quite pricey for what they were and the level of ambience/service. I overall still really enjoyed Tabachoy as a treat meal, though I think they deserve a new larger space that better accommodates both guests and crew. I'm glad Filipino food is repped among Philly's popular restaurants and our city could use more! read more

Tabachoy - Pandan cheesecake, ube sundae, and ube soft serve - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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2.5 Recommend to make reservations the space is pretty tight. Gentrified Filipino food, overpriced considering the portion size. The sisig was good, the egg makes it creamy was well seasoned. The pritong tokwa, is just fried tofu with a sweet and sour sauce, nothing special. I would not go out of my way for this restaurant there's better Filipino food where you can get a larger quantity. The space is so small where you have to exit the restaurant go through a sketchy alleyway to access the bathroom. read more

Tabachoy - Sisig and pritong tokwa - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had a resy around 5:30pm and it was fairly empty when we arrived with only 3 other tables occupied, which soon filled up. The overall ambiance was welcoming + our waitress was really nice and explained the specialty dish of the day + menu. For small plates, we got the special of the day (butternut squash ginataan which was a pureed dish that was delicious), fried tofu (our personal fave app), and the south philly laing (super creamy but a bit bitter). For entrees, we tried the adobo which was so so good - the chicken was so moist and flavorful, so worth it. And we ended with the pandan cheesecake + ube sundae, the stars of the meal. I was joking beforehand that I wanted to go to Tabachoy for the desserts but to be honest, the food was all around delicious. To echo some of the other reviews, I also didn't know there was a 1.5 hr time limit and was kind of surprised when the waitress came by to tell us we were nearing the end of our slot (I also wasn't entirely sure why we were being rushed out since other tables had opened up). She was kind enough to add another 10 mins to our time so that we could finish our desserts so that was nice. read more

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Tabachoy is a cozy Filipino restaurant. I had their their lumpia, Filipino spaghetti, pork sisig, and a shrimp curry dish. I really liked everything I ordered - the ones that stood out were definitely the spaghetti and sisig. The entrees come with a choice of white rice or garlic rice, and Filipino garlic rice is always something I like! I also had the ube sundae for desserts and I really liked it! read more

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I love the concept of the restaurant but was not impressed by the overall experience. The restaurant is cozy and simple in design. With that being said a big negative in my book was the location of the restroom. Because the bathroom is behind the kitchen patrons must leave the restaurant walk around the building and use a side door to access. The servers were very friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes being served. We decided to try the chicken wings, arroz caldo, sisig and pork adobo. The food was served timely. The chicken wings were lightly seasoned and relied heavily on the side sauce for the flavor of the dish. The caldo/ chicken porridge had a nice flavor profile just a bit salty. Sisig is good if you enjoy a nice vinegar flavor. I found the pork adobo to be just ok in comparison to other Filipino restaurants/cafeterias. Overall I would say it's worth a try, I am not sure I will be back though. read more

Really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately it just didn't deliver. The food was the biggest letdown -- everything leaned overly salty and lacked balance. We ordered a few dishes (including lumpia, wings and adobo) and none stood out in a good way. The garlic rice was the only saving grace. The overall vibe didn't help. You're very aware of the 90-minute time limit, which makes the whole experience feel rushed instead of enjoyable. It's not somewhere you can relax and actually enjoy your meal....more like eat quickly and leave. read more

I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it fell short for me. As a Filipina living in the Philadelphia area, I was super excited to hear that a Filipino restaurant opened up. I arrived thinking that I would be served by a fellow Filipino and see a Lola or Lolo in the back but boy was I wrong. This is definitely gentrified Filipino food lol. Not to say that it was bad but as a Filipina, I wasn't impressed. On top of that, the servers kept explaining what each meal was to me in detail which I guess it great but felt weird since I obviously knew what the meals were since I'm filipina. I feel that if you are serving Filipino food, you should know your audience... We did the tasting menu for 2 since there were a lot of options and it was hard to choose from. For $55/person you get to try the appetizer sampler, and all of the following but they get to choose what it is: 2 side dishes, 2 main courses and a dessert). Appetizer Sampler - the caesar salad was alright... I couldn't tell if I liked it or not but it was decent enough that I ate it. The lumpia was so-so, it's hard to mess up lumpia. The chicken wings were definitely bomb though. I just wish they cut them up since they serve them to you kind of whole and it's messy to break apart. The sauce that came was also good. Roasted Brussel Sprouts - While the single layers of the brussel sprouts were crunchy and flavorful, once you got down to the bottom of the dish it was extremely salty. Not surprised since the seasoning for this is thai chilis and patis (fish sauce). Shrimp Ginataang - Was very hesitant on this dish but it turned out to be okay. The shrimp was decent and the sauce was cooked well. Pork Sisig - This was pretty salty in my opinion and nothing to brag about. Dessert - We had the lecheflan cheesecake which was decent but then again, nothing to brag about. Overall, it was a decent experience. It is weird that the restaurant is so small and it feels kind of claustrophobic inside but good for a quick date night or meal. I hope that I can come back and they add a little bit more authenticity to their meals! read more

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We came here to try their Chef's tasting menu set at $55/pp. The restaurant itself is very small. It feels like you stepped in someone's living room and although we had a reservation, we were seated at the bar. In terms of ambiance or decor, there's not much going on. From the bar, it almost feels like you're sitting in a diner. For starters, we got the starter sampler which included lumpia, tabachoy Caesar, and fried chicken wings. We thought it was just fine. Lumpia was probably the best option out of the three. For small plates we got the broccoli rabe, which was also just okay. Nothing really unique or worth noting. For the entree I believe we got the pork sigsig and clam curry. The pork sigsig felt pretty heavy and the clams weren't anything special. We ended with the ube sundae which didn't have much flavor. I think for the amount of food you get, the price is decent. However, for the food itself I was not a huge fan as I thought most of it was oily and lacking flavor. read more

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Really wonderful food in a cute spot! The plates here are best served family style and do come in pretty small portions, but it means you can try lots of things. We got the Laing and arroz Caldo to start, shared the large fried tofu and clams mains, and finished off with the ube sundae and pandan cheesecake. Everything was flavorful and exciting - my favorites were the tofu and the ube sundae, but I would order everything again! I will mention that we were ordering for a pescatarian diet and didn't get any "standard" Filipino food (lumpia, sisig, etc) and one of my friends said they were more confused about what Filipino food is after this lol. I've had a decent amount of Filipino food and I don't know that I would have categorized any of our dishes as Filipino without knowing it was a Filipino spot. However we all agreed that everything was really good regardless! I recommend making a reservation, as this place is small and fills up quickly. I watched a few walk ins get turned away while we were eating. read more

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I'm not impressed with Tabachoy overall. First, the food was salty. I ordered chicken wings and sisig and I didn't care much for either one. For a $32 entree, you'd expect some decent amount of rice but I ended up having to share a bowl of jasmine rice with my guy friend. The food itself was also mid and nothing to write home about. Ambience-wise, it's a perfect place to take that one annoying friend or the date you're dying to ditch since it's both loud and time-pressured. For a party of 2-4, you only have 90 minutes from the time of your reservation to finish your food and haul-ass outta the joint. If you're trying to go with a group on the day the weather doesn't cooperate, you're pretty much screwed. Service was pretty much the only thing I liked about them. The two waitresses there are friendly and attentive at checking up on each table. They probably deserve a raise for having to seat so many people into the tiny dining room space. read more

We ate at the counter and had a great time. Great music, ambiance, and attentive service. Adobo chicken was so tasty and a large portion. Thanks for the little taste of ube soft serve when we were too full for the full order read more

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Came here for dinner and not sure if I would return. My friend and I ordered the starter sampler and the lumpia was our favorite item. The chicken wings were huge! For small plates, we got the congee but it wasn't as warm as typical congee which didn't really make it taste well. We got the pork sisig, chicken adobo, and clam curry for our main entrees. Most of the items were very salty so it was hard to enjoy. My favorite item of the night was the ube sundae! It was so smooth and creamy read more

Tabachoy - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I haven't been so disappointed to write a review in a very long time. As someone who was so obsessed with the food cart that I used to visit Hermann's only on the days that this food cart would be stationed, this was such an upsetting experience. For appetizers, we tried the lumpia and the South Philly Laing. For the main dishes, we went with the pork sisig and the Pritong Tokwa. None of the dishes were particularly exciting or memorable. I used to love the food truck dishes since they felt so homey and comforting, but the above dishes were so basic. The pork sisig and the Pritong Tokwa felt like items I've had a dozen times at other establishments and the Laing was heavy with coconut milk and the broccoli rabe was so bitter and difficult to swallow. The lumpia was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. I've read a ton of reviews about the dessert, but our appetizers and entrees were so upsetting that we didn't even try the dessert options. Service was fine. The food came out quickly, but no one really checked on you or made the experience memorable. The price is also super high for what you're getting. The ambiance inside is confusing since they sell merch and there is contemporary music at too high of a level for the prices being charged. I would not recommend coming here unfortunately, but if the food truck is ever back, I will be too. read more

Tabachoy - South Philly Laing - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Awesome meal here. Small and noisy on the inside, but it's a good vibe. Servers are super chill and made the experience enjoyable. Ordered 4 things and really enjoyed all of them. The menu is incredibly affordable, which just made the experience that much sweeter. It's also a BYO. Make sure you come out and try Tabachoy if you haven't done so already! You won't regret it. read more

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We went as a group of six to Tabachoy and had a great time! Just a note: you have to order the pre fix menu here but it's overall a really good deal and allows you to try a lot of the items on the menu. I will also say some of the dishes cannot really be changed so if you have allergies/don't eat certain things/don't eat spice you might not get the same experience. All the dishes were really good, especially the noodles and meat dishes. Of course dessert with ube ice cream was my favorite. read more

Tabachoy - Ube ice cream - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I am Filipino and we cook/eat and party with Filipino food all the time. I so wanted to like this restaurant, but it was just ok for me. The lumpia was good, but you only get 5-6 of those. The laiing was made with kohlrabi, not the traditional gabi leaves... so it was different for sure. We got the crispy tofu, which is not a typical Filipino dish and it was on the salty side. Service was good and the staff were friendly. Bathroom can be accessed by going outside into the alley. read more

Amazing restaurant. Would definitely recommend a reservation as was busy on a Wednesday. Food was tasty and staff were knowledgeable about menu options. Intimate ambiance. read more

Chef tasting is highly recommended if you want to try a little bit of everything. Chicken wings: it's huge, crispy skin , moist meat. Caesar salad: in my opinion, it's similar to coleslaw. Lumpia: I wish it's bigger. Small plates: everything is tasty and well seasoned. Panchit tabachoy: noodles is al dente, south Philly Laing: I love the coconut milk with the broccoli rabe. I highly recommend the garlic rice instead of the jasmine rice because it has more flavor. Entrees: pork adobo, sisig (minced pork belly), ginataang kalabasa. My favorite is the ginaatang. Big piece of butternut squash in a very flavorful coconut with jackfruit purée to give a bit of sweetness. This dish transports you to tropical vibes of the Philippines. Dessert: Ube soft serve and fried banana wrapped in thin wonton wrapper. You cannot go wrong with either one. We were seated right across the kitchen so I could see how the kitchen is well run to get the food out asap. The owner is very friendly and engaging. read more

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This place has amazing Filipino food. The restaurant front is very small and byob. There were only like 5 tables in the restaurant and a small bar to sit at. We got reservations for the bar. There wasn't much decorations. I really liked the pig light hanging above the kitchen. It was cool to see how the dishes were made through their open door/window. The owner literally was at the front helping to take orders. It was cool to see how it wasn't completely commercial yet. We got the pritong tokwa which was fried tofu with tamarind, tamari, and chili. I really liked how crispy the dish was. Then we got the garlic rice which was basically just fried rice with garlic chunks in it. We ended up getting the pork sisig. We got the smaller option which was honestly a lot smaller than we anticipated. There is an egg in it and comes in a small, hot cast iron skillet. I really liked the minced pork belly meat. The dish also contained bell pepper and chili. Our main entree was Pancit tabachoy. It was noodles with sausage and this amazing sauce. I really liked the furikake on top of the dish. For dessert we got the ube ice cream which had this amazing fried banana on the dish. I really liked how it was a soft serve. The other dessert we had was the pandan cheesecake. The dessert was pretty heavy but very creamy. read more

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I've reviewed it before and I'll review it again. This place is absolutely wonderful! The food, the atmosphere and service! They have it all! I've celebrated several birthdays here and if you want the place for the best of occasion's you should definitely come here! The food is delicious and the celebration won't be forgotten. One of the members in our gathering was gluten free and honestly, we ordered everything on the menu that we could share together to accommodate her and there was no compromising in food or flavor! The food was astounding! And the owner, Chef Chance Anies, served us, accommodated us and told us about their new location opening in Fairmount. This restaurant and its food and the chef is an absolute pleasure. Order anything. I swear. You won't be disappointed on any level. This place makes me happy! read more

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In our short trip to Philadelphia, we were looking for restaurant cuisines that don't exist in Boston. Tabachoy immediately topped our list - and was the superstar of all the restaurants we went to. Tabachoy is an intimate place, but it doesn't feel crowded. The staff were all warm and welcoming, taking the time to explain the dishes and spicing (picante) level. We ordered the Lumpia, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Shrimp Ginataang, and the Ube Ice Cream. The lumpia was friggin AWESOME. We've had lumpia in SF, but there it was sad and greasy. Tabachoy's were deeply flavored, and perfect in every possible way. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts deserves 5 gold stars just by itself. These make me wish we lived in Philadelphia so we could have the all the time. The Shrimp Ginataang was ok - a bit disappointing - we were hoping for something a bit more exciting, although it was very tasty. The Ube Ice Cream... let's just say that we live in Cambridge MA, which has the best ice cream in the universe. The ube was interesting, but wasn't a life changing event. The next time we're in Philadelphia, we'll definitely go back! read more

Where I live there is no quality Filipino food so I was stoked when I learned about Tabachoy. The space is small, but cozy, and the staff is incredibly nice. However, the food is just OK. With the exception of the Lumpia (pork spring roll with chili gastrique) and the Chicken Wings (3 unbreaded jumbo fried chicken wings, served with an herby soy vinaigrette) which were very good. My entree was the Adobo (braised chicken, soy, vinegar, coconut milk) and I added garlic rice. It took so long to come out that my dining companion had already finished his meal and was finishing off the wings. The dish is a leg and thigh on the bone which I hate ordering because you can never be graceful about eating in a restaurant. Wings are one thing, but when it is a big piece like this you have to spend your entire night acting like a surgeon trying to get as much meat off while simultaneously trying to keep the dish from flying across the room. Needless to say I gave up about halfway through which was a shame because the meat was very tender and flavorful. I wish they would just note that on the menu so people know what they are ordering! Also the bathroom is supposedly outside in the alley, which I tried to find, but the door they said it was looked like someones apartment and the door was locked so idk, maybe plan around that too. read more

I came here to try the cod that my friend had raved about but it was not on the menu and the only seafood option was clams which I don't eat. Needless to say I was disappointed. The chicken was not that great so I was left with vegetables and garlic rice. The place is very small and the noise level loud. I found it small and unappealing. The service was great but the food I ordered was mediocre! It is byob . read more

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Not the best Filipino that I have had, but it is pretty good for Philly. The restaurant is very small so if you don't have a reservation, likely you will be turned away. We think the best seat is the counter seat where you can take a peak of the kitchen. Menu has very limited items. Food takes a while to come out. The main dishes are well-seasoned. The sisig is more moist than the sisig at my fav Filipino place, but I don't like the bell peppers in it. The meat in humba is very tender and I really like the shallots on top. It adds a subtle sweetness to the dish. The garlic rice is basically just white rice with fried garlic on top. I don't really like this veggie this cuz I don't think the coconut taste goes well with everything else. It is also slightly bitter, probably because the veggie is overcooked. The spaghetti is pretty good, sweeter than Italian version with lots of sausages. The noodle has a good chew. read more

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Food here wasn't that impressive. The pork sigsig was very greasy and didn't have much flavor. The pandan cheesecake didn't taste like pandan at all since the caramel was overpowering. The only thing that our table enjoyed was the ube soft serve. The service was friendly in explaining the dishes. The space is very small so you definitely need to make reservations. Just know that any parties greater than 5 people are required to do the tasting menu. So I'm glad our one friend cancelled so we didn't have to participate. read more

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Food and service are superb.... They cook with their souls. We can't wait to try their newest venture "Manong". read more

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Admittedly, I am not the largest fan of Filipino food in general in comparison to other nearby cuisines geographically but I am always open to having my mind changed. Unfortunately, Tabachoy lived up to the preconceptions I had and was a bit of a miss for me. Started with the sampler, which came with lumpia (standard, nicely done, good dipping sauce, altogether fine), chicken wings (an interesting cut of the wings but with a good flavoring- I felt like the sauce was an unnecessary afterthought), and their version of a Caesar salad. This final dish was particularly sour, which is what I have come to expect of Filipino flavoring and was super disappointing for someone who loves (especially takes on) Caesar salad. For smalls, we tried the pancit. I actually didn't mind this but it was because of how buttery the flat egg noodles were, a texture and taste I wasn't expecting. The Chinese sausage was also a pleasant surprise. This plate deserves more credit on the menu. Neither of the mains we finished and honestly I wasn't so interested in taking either home. I wish the main course options had a bit more diversity, as 2/5 of the most popular ones are pork-based. The sisig looks beautiful with the egg in the middle and hopes were high. However, this again was just super sour and the egg barely made it anywhere. The pork adobo was okay but a bit on the salty side. Not even the garlic rice (extra $ but worth) could save the saltiness of this. The place itself is cute. The name is adorable and the website does it justice. The tables are a bit packed together (v close) but we managed and the bathroom is a short walk outside but is pretty nice. Overall, I felt like I gathered the majority of the vibe and experience and don't really feel the need to go back. read more

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I'm glad we were able to get a reservation here. It's a cozy little spot. Our server was great. The pork sisig with the garlic rice was really tasty. Ending our delicious meal with the ube sundae was perfect. It was a rough week so this was the comfort I really needed. read more

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EAT HERE!!!! the food is absolutely phenomenal. The restaurant itself is very small- so make a reservation. Unlikely you can walk in. So cute and intimate with top tier service. We were too full for dessert but we'll have to come back for it! The menu is also seasonal, so I can't wait to try what they've got next :) BYOB too which is a plus and soooo reasonably priced! Such a gem! read more

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Tabachoy is a small Filipino restaurant with a homey feel inside. There is very little seating, so I would suggest getting a reservation beforehand! The servers were nice and the service itself was not too fast, but not too long. My friend and I ordered Kare Kare, Pork Sisig with Garlic Rice, and the Starter Sampler which consisted of Lumpia, Tabachoy Caesar, Chance's Fried Chicken Wings. The Starter Sampler was pretty tiny in portion size, so it would probably be best split among two people. The Lumpia, which was pork, was pretty yummy and crispy, albeit a bit thin. I thought that Chance's Fried Chicken Wings had a delicious herby soy vinaigrette and crispy skin, but I wish it was a typical "chicken wing" so it would be easier to eat. I am not a big salad person, but the Tabachoy Caesar had a fresh taste to it. The Pork Sisig was pretty good! There was a raw egg yolk in the middle that you mix with the rest of the dish to cook. The Kare Kare had short ribs and eggplant with a peanut-y sauce. The short ribs were really tender and easily fell off the bone. I was pretty full at that point for dinner so I did not eat too much of the short ribs but it tasted fine from what I had. Overall, I feel like I have had better Filipino food elsewhere and the prices at this restaurant are really expensive, even for a "small" portion size. However, everyone has different taste buds so it is worth trying if you have never had Filipino food and had nowhere else to go. read more

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