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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.
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.
Came here for dinner since it is part of the Chase Sapphire dining program, and had a great time! I feel like it's hard to find good Filipino food and this place did a great job of bringing authentic taste with elevated presentation and creativity. I really enjoyed the chicken katsu entree with pickled veggies and their garlic rice. The ube ice cream was also delightful and sweet. The inside feels a bit casual which doesn't quite match the food, but seating is comfortable enough and service is fast and friendly.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
I discovered this restaurant though chase sapphire reserve. I haven't eaten much Filipino food before so I was curious to try it out. The waiter was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We got the starter platter which came with 3 lumpia, 2 wings, and the Caesar salad. I thought the lumpia wasn't filled much and tasted like mostly air. I liked the sauce. The wings were hot and fresh, skin was crispy. It came with salsa verde. The house Caesar salad was too salty for my liking. We also ordered the sisig with a side of garlic rice (+ $1 for the garlic) which was also very salty, oily, and crispy. The white sauce (bonito aioli) helped with the saltiness. I got the shrimp dish which honestly just tasted like it was in a Thai coconut curry sauce. Very yummy and creamy. Both the jasmine and garlic rice were cold, dry, and crunchy. I was hoping for a steaming and soft rice bowl. It was difficult to eat. Finished the meal with Ube sundae, pandan basque cheesecake, and mango water ice. The sundae was the star of the evening for me! They make the ice cream in house and it tasted creamy, slightly sweet and delicious. The Ube flavor came through and it was topped with puffed rice. I liked the turon which was hot and freshly fried too. The water ice was surprisingly great. It was my first time trying anything "water ice" and I was expecting a snow cone of ice toooed with mango syrup. This was more like a sorbet! Really fruity, bright, and smooth. The basque cheesecake was disappointingly cold. I wish they had heated it up even briefly. I could barely see or even taste the pandan flavor. Service felt slow since we eat fast and the tables filled up quick. We got there for our 6:30pm reservations and were seated in the corner by the open window. Honestly at the end of our meal, it felt like we were being rushed out. read more
1 month ago
We really enjoyed dropping into Tabachoy to use our Chase Sapphire Reserve restaurant credit! The inside is super cute but very small, make sure to grab a reservation (we sat at the bar and loved it). The staff was super helpful coaching us on our order (it was our first time trying Filipino food!). We LOVED the appetizer sampler and the Sigig + Tofu. The fried chicken in the appetizer sampler and the tofu were really the stars, super crispy and very flavorful! When we come back in October we definitely want to try the chefs menu! A great deal and we now know everything is super yum! 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
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
Came here for dinner since it is part of the Chase Sapphire dining program, and had a great time! I feel like it's hard to find good Filipino food and this place did a great job of bringing authentic taste with elevated presentation and creativity. I really enjoyed the chicken katsu entree with pickled veggies and their garlic rice. The ube ice cream was also delightful and sweet. The inside feels a bit casual which doesn't quite match the food, but seating is comfortable enough and service is fast and friendly. read more
3 months ago
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
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
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
7 months ago
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
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
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
5 months ago
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
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
10 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
30 days ago
7 months ago
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
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
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
9 months ago
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
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
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
11 months ago
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
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
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
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
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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1 year ago
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
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
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
10 months ago
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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