Tambayan at the Reading Terminal Market on a weekend feels like a survival challenge, so I was genuinely shocked to find an actual chair to sit on. If you're coming with a group, may the odds be ever in your favor. The Tocilog was delicious, though halfway through I realized it was begging for vinegar (it needed that extra kick of acidity). The ube turon was decent fresh, but somehow after sitting around for a few hours and despite losing all crunch, the flavor got better. Overall, Tambayan was a solid . A good introduction to Filipino cuisine. read more

Tambayan - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I know it can be quite overwhelming when visiting Reading Terminal Market especially when it comes to choosing what to eat. Stopping by Tambayan will not leave you disappointed. It's a nice little corner stall with some stool and countertop seating which is a life saver especially when it comes to seating in the market. Staff is friendly and always willing to help you choose a dish or make a decision on what to eat. I ordered the pancit. It was a generous helping! It also has a nice savory sauce to it, which unlike many pancit dishes if you've had it before, don't usually have. It was filling and delicious. Lots of noodles topped with ground pork, veggies and eggs. I also ordered the BBQ Skewers. First bite and I knew I already loved it! Juicy and tender meat. Nice glaze and char served with a side of rice to compliment the robust flavor. Will definitely make an effort to stop in again especially to try some other traditional Filipino dishes especially breakfast! read more

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This was my first time ever having Filipino food and I must say it did not disappoint. The bbq chicken skewers were tender and full of flavor and the chicken adobo which is one of their main dishes was also delicious. I didn't try the lumpia, but heard it was pretty good. The Ube ice cream is a must try. I can't really explain exactly what it tastes like, mildly sweet with a touch of vanilla would be my closest comparison. The woman who took our order was also very nice and helpful with all of our questions. read more

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We were excited to eat some Filipino food since we miss eating some home cooked meals during our vacation. First, the owner greeted us and my husband greeted her back in Tagalog. Filipinos usually do that because you feel at home but she continued to talk to us in English. I know for sure she does speak Tagalog. That should have been a red flag. We ordered 2 tocilog, portion was good, price was reasonable for the place. We really got disappointed on the taste of the tocino, you can't really pin point what you are tasting. It's not authentic at all. Serving that to mostly filipino customers is a shame. read more

My cousin was in town and she wanted to check this place out. We got lucky and 2 chairs opened up soon after we placed our order. We ordered the Tapsilog to share and it was large enough for the 2 of us. The meat was slightly tough to cut through but the flavor made up for it. The eggs, vegetables, and rice paired well with the dish. I would love to try the Tocilog and Spamsilog in the future! read more

Tambayan - Menu - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Hand pies, hand pies, hand pies!!! The beef ones to be exact! I recommend them as they have the most wonderful ratio of vegetables & ground beef! Yum! The cashier who cashed me out was so mannerly & full of smiles! There are useful, standup tables or chairs next to a counter if you're looking to eat your food while it's still hot! read more

Tambayan - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Philly for a conference and surprised that there is a Filipino restaurant in the downtown. Ordered tapsilog and ube halaya. Unfortunately, the tapa was under-seasoned. What's more disappointing is the ube halaya. Why call it ube halaya when it's sweet potato with ube extract? I felt i was cheated.. read more

I love their ube latte and ice cream! Prices are a little expensive, but I always enjoy the items I get from this stall. Their ube latte is creamy and sweet! And the ube ice cream is super smooth and delicious. Service is always quick and friendly! read more

This was such a diamond of a spot in the Reading terminal! Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of my chicken adobo that I ordered, but it was a massive helping, and there was no way I could finish it in one sitting (I'm a 5'1 female about 140lbs for reference). The portions here are fantastic! The sisig was pretty good! We spoke to the owner and she said that it's her healthy version of it. My boyfriend is Filipino, so he told me that it does not usually have bell peppers in it but he still enjoyed it. I tried it as well and also really liked it. Whenever I come back, Tita totally will get my business again! read more

Tambayan - Sisig (made in a healthier version) - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I heard about this Filipino place in Reading Terminal from my brother and I looked it up. From the reviews, this is one of the best Filipino food in Philadelphia. It was my first time in Reading Terminal so we searched and searched until we found it. They have countertop service and they placed Filipino placemats (made of abaca or raffia) in front of us for an authentic experience. We ordered a longsilog and ube fries. We weren't expecting the longsilog to be so big! I loved the garlic rice and the side salad. And it came with two eggs! The ube fries were good but I didn't like the Parmesan cheese on top. The employees were nice and had a nice conversation with Ilyana. The ambiance is inside a food hall so it was hard to get an authentic Filipino feel but I grew up in a Filipino household so I've had that experience already. I'm just here for the Filipino food since I rarely have it myself. read more

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Do you need Filipino Food in Philly?!?! Yea you do! This place has some of the best garlic rice I have ever had. And the customer service is great overall it wasn't the best Filipino food I have had but it was good! The owner and service is amazing and I will be back. That's enough said!!! Go check them out!!! read more

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Tambayan is a Filipino spot tucked in the back of Reading Terminal Market near the restrooms. I only tried the halo-halo, so I can't speak for the full menu, but it was definitely on the overly sweet side -- even for a dessert that's supposed to be sweet. At $14, it felt a bit overpriced, definitely leaning into tourist trap territory. Service was moderately quick considering how many people were in line, and the steamed buns in the front display looked fresh and inviting. My partner, who's familiar with Filipino food, said the halo-halo was pretty authentic, just a little too sweet for his taste too. There's limited seating -- mostly standing spots up front -- and unfortunately, you do catch occasional whiffs from the nearby bathrooms, especially on warmer days. I'd come back to try the savory dishes, but I'd skip the dessert next time. read more

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If you are craving some Filipino food or know someone who might appreciate it, stop by here. Family-owned and really friendly.

This place caught my eye when I walked in. I love Filipino food so I was excited to pick it up for take out. I ordered lumpia which came with rice and wanted to order the ube fries but they were out :/ I got the pancit instead with shrimp. The lumpia is pretty good! Filled with meat and veggies. I like the sweet sauce that came with it. The pancit however was disappointing. It was soggy with too much sauce. I also got four shrimp (which were good btw) and a pound of noodles and veggies. The flavors really didn't hit for me either. Worth trying again but maybe just for he appetizers read more

Tambayan - Shrimp pancit - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is you there storefront Tambayan, located in the back corner of Reading Market Terminal. I'm visiting Philadelphia for 2 days and this food was both ethnic and excellent. I ordered Embutido which is a pork meatloaf log with rice and a wonderful smokey sauce that has no spicy heat but lots of hot pepper flavor somehow. 10/10 would recommend to Filipinos and anyone who wants to try a yummy new ethnic niche.n #Embutido read more

Tambayan - This is you there storefront Tambayan, located in the back corner of Reading Market Terminal. - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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first time to tambayan and the food didnt really look presentable my girlfriend wanted to buy a shirt for dad but the tees were overpriced the service was not bad and the ambiance was a stall inside the reading terminal market! read more

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Tambayan is located inside the reading terminal market and perhaps the only Filipino spot inside there. Offering both great breakfast and lunch options they offer a variety of meat and vegetarian options. For you to try authentic Filipino food. I had to try their ube fries which were popular. They looked different than normal fries but tasted more like sweet potato fries. They have about a dozen seats for you to sit at if you don't want to take it to go. Service was friendly and fast definitely a great place to eat lunch. read more

Tambayan - Ube Fries - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love the filipino food representation in the Reading Terminal Market! I ordered the longaniza platter - sweet and savory sausage, white rice, fried eggs and side salad - for $15+ (Fall 2025). Honestly so disappointed with the food quality and price. It seemed like the sausage was precooked hours in advance and simply reheated upon ordering. But it was beyond enjoyable - simply overcooked, dry and burnt. Nothing like the longaniza I typically eat. Service was friendly and speedy. The menu was confusing bc the prices are not directly listed next to each item. Didn't know how much something cost until I got to the cashier. Ambiance was busy. Being in Reading Terminal Market can be overstimulating depending on the day and time. Parking is questionable in center city philly! Lots of nearby lots if needed. Public transportation would be best. Bar stool seating at the stall is present or in the market common area. Probably won't order from this stall again bc of the food quality. Better elsewhere. Tldr Food 2.5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3/5 read more

Más namit ang food! Nice to see Filipino food in Philadelphia. They had the breakfast, lunch, Filipino classics. read more

Tambayan - Pork Filipino BBQ - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When we got to town, we headed over to Reading Market and were so excited to find a Filipino restaurant stall! We were lucky enough to meet the owner, who was there that morning, and she was super nice and friendly. We ordered LongSilog and TapSilog, and the mango drink we had was super fresh. The seating was great -- you could either sit at the high-top or grab a table with chairs just behind it. Having Filipino food while we're on vacation is always a must for us, and this spot did not disappoint! read more

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I've eaten food from Tambayan before but this was the first fine sitting down and eating here. It was easy to find seats at their bar. Everyone there was very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious and came out quickly. We ordered the lumpia and chicken adobe. The lumpia was crispy and filled with pork and veggies. One order came with 3 pieces. The chicken adobe was something new for me to try. The chicken was very tender and flavorful and came with a side of rice. The ice tea drink was fun, with a green jelly at the bottom. I would have wanted it with less ice next time. Next time you're in Reading Terminal, definitely stop by for Filipino food. read more

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Friendly. Delicious. Fast service. I had a chance to have some tapsilog and lumpia and it was truly delicious. Lumpia is perfectly crispy and tapsilog's meat was perfectly cooked and not hard to chew. Staff is friend and service was super quick. I am definitely coming back here again. I hope you find this review helpful. Cheers. read more

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This is an unfair representation of our food . We were there 5/8/26 . Fresh lumpia - was not fresh ,soggy with the wrong sauce . The Sisig has not a single Sisigness , the Kapampangans would be very sad . Empanadas ? The pastry is like "kropek" . Is there any real Filipino in that morning crew ? We feel very offended because this is NOT authentic filipino food . Do not make tambay at the Tambayan. read more

Pretty disappointed - ordered empanada and fresh lumpia to round out our morning of non stop eating at Reading Terminal. The empanada was cool inside. I mean, the beef was already cooked but I guess when the empanada was fried, it only really heated the outside. The filling was also kinda bland I was so excited about fresh lumpia. But this was kinda bad - the veggi s were mushy and the entire thing was drowned in sauce. Both items arrived with rice on the side. The rice was cold. I don't know if it's because we came a little before the lunch rush, but it was really disappointing. I like to support pinky businesses when I'm traveling, but I'm gonna have to give this place a pass read more

We had the Ube and Pandan Pandesal as well as Ube Flan. Pandesal was like eating raw uncooked dough. It is supposed to have cheese filling but there was barely any. Ube flan was probably made by someone attempting to make dessert for the first time. One of the few places that I actually regret eating at. read more

Love that Reading Terminal has some Filipino options! I went twice during a conference nearby, once for breakfast (tocilog) and then lunch (chicken adobo). Big, satisfying meals with a lot of flavor. I found this area of the market to also be less chaotic, which is why I personally like it! read more

Tambayan - Tocilog for breakfast. Huge serving! Plenty for two. - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered their pansit and pork BBQ sticks, and was not disappointed! Filipino food in Philly is rare, but prices were competitive with what I purchase in Jersey City, NJ. Location is excellent too! Totally recommend their food stand! read more

Came here twice on our visit to Philly. We had Tapsilog and Tocilog for breakfast and it was spot on! Everything is well seasoned. On another day, we met with friends and came here desserts, we had their Biko and Turon. All good but a little sweet to my liking. Our friends also ordered Gulaman and Ube Latte. We all enjoyed it. Definitely a must try and unique offering here at Reading Terminal Market. read more

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We got gulaman drinks, mine tasted fine but my family didn't like how it tasted. They think it tasted bland. read more

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Ive had the pancit and the ube flan. Loooooove both. Think often about the ube flan. The owner is so lovely

Was really excited to try Filipino food in Philly and I was not disappointed. I loved the palabok! The cake was good as well, not too sweet. Made me feel all nostalgic and happy. The pork in the palabok was also very good - my daughter and non-Filo husband tried it and said it was really good. read more

Tambayan - Palabok - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food is standard but admittedly is priced very well. Much better places to eat at in RTM but it is cool to have a Filipino cuisine option. Less charity in the rating here is because of the service. Two examples of biased decisions (1) using the counter they told people they needed the space, then later moved the stuff on the counter for another group. (2) They carded the person next to me, but when paying they made me go to the front. (I understand why: they wanted to make space -- but it literally took 5 seconds for me to pay and the guy next to me was brought the card machine 1 minute earlier lmao) read more

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Reading Terminal Market is a fun and packed place to grab food. Tambayan is a small counter (maybe 4 seats?) serving Filipino food. My friends will come during breakfast or lunch. The longanisilog is made with longanisa they make there, using sausage they procure from a local butcher. Prior to this, I'd never had longanisa in the US that didn't come frozen, so it was an eye opening worthwhile experience. Other friends have ordered spaghetti (Filipino style, yes the spaghetti is different from Italian kind) and pancit there and have also enjoyed it. read more

Came here for breakfast. The servings are HUGE. Had the tapsilog and the longsilog. Both come with the meat, rice, salad and two eggs. Delicious. Tried the pandan and ube pan de sal, yummmm, had cheese inside. And the ube macarons. The service was great, thought it was a great value as well. read more

Tambayan - tagsilog - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Just ordered the pandesal and turon. Green pandesal was awesome and it was toasted. Can't say the same about turon. It was too dense in taro and caramelized sugar for my taste read more

Very disappointed, the FRESH lumpia has only big chunks of sweet potatoes and green peppers, who does that? Dinuguan has no flavor. Not going back there. read more

I have been trying to hunt down good authentic Filipino food since there is little to no Filipino restaurants in our area. Absolutely craving the stuff I grew up on! When I got there, staff were very friendly and kind but the food unfortunately looked unappetizing. I had noticed they had a specialty menu and gave Sisig a try anyway. They had quick service and I was so excited but then it looked nothing like Sisig. I tasted it and it was completely a different dish! Luke warm soggy "Sisig" & my rice was cold. Should've known from the photos on the menu already that I was gonna be in for disappointment. It did not taste too bad and the good potion size did fill my belly quite nicely but I would not call this restaurant representative of Filipino food. I've learned you're much better off cooking it yourself since quality Filipino restaurants are a rarity in the area read more

Tasty filipino inside Reading Market. Enjoyed the longsilog platter with garlic rice. Meat was tender, and rice was satisfying. Also, surprisingly, enjoyed the sweet spaghetti. Overall, thumbs up and woild come back for more. read more

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Kind of slow. Rice was a bit mushy and didn't have a lot of flavor by itself. Rest was cooked as usual. They used a lot of oil to cook the spam and it wasn't event crispy. No special sauce or anything. Good spot if u need a Filipino fix just to satisfy a craving. read more

Tambayan - a meal in a styrofoam container - Filipino Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been coming here for years, and they're always exactly as great as I remember them, if not better! I'm a charter driver, I take students here on field trips and I always stop in when I get the chance! I get the palabok, or the tocilog, or the tapsilog, please excuse my spelling) and they're perfect! the sunny side up egg is just right EVERY time, and the MariMande is sublime! the ube latte keeps me going on my drive to DC, and the macarons they have are a sweet surprise filled with JOY! I recommend everyone stop here and try them, they're phenomena! read more