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    Timog

    3.7 (150 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Noodles, Filipino
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    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Food spread
    Charlyne P.

    Finally came back after about a year. Definitely should've came back sooner! They made a couple of changes, I believe the buffet is now only on the weekends. One thing that hasn't changed is the friendly staff. Things were a little slow in the beginning because there was only 1 server for the whole restaurant (maybe only 4-5 parties but 1 was a big party). However, midway through, the server had more help and things were picking up. I forgot to mention in my other review that the restaurant is quite small and holds up to 62. But the place is still so beautifully decorated and cute. They even had live music on Friday night. The food was overall delicious. I highly recommend the squid ink pansit if it's available! Very good flavors and the pansit is not too wet. Other highlights were the beef pares and tuna/grilled pork belly kilawin.

    Lunch Specials Menu
    Gerald R.

    LENT 2026: SIXTH FRIDAY - FRIED BANGUS CON ENSALADA On the last Friday of March I came here for lunch. Using my GPS I had difficulty finding this place. After parking I went around the building and entered a hallway. I was then able to find Timog. During this Lent season Timog was one of the places I wanted to eat on Fridays. The reason is the fried bangus with salad. One thing I noticed in Filipino cuisines fried fish are sometimes served with a salad, which consists chopped tomatoes and onions. The one ingredient that was unique with this salad includes cucumber. I asked my server if I should get the steamed rice or garlic rice with the fried bangus. My server recommended garlic rice. At Timog the meat of the bangus is moist. Most of the bangus I've eaten at Filipino eateries tend to be dry and jerky. Having the meat of the bangus moists is a good sign. Another exceptional quality of the bangus at Timog is the crispy skin. I love crispy skin on a fish whether the fish is grilled or deep-fried. Of course you can't have bangus without the fatty belly, which I was happy to eat. At Timgo there is one negative about the bangus it was bland. I didn't taste any salt or seasoning on the bangus. The garlic rice added flavor to the bangus. I did like the salad on top of the bangus. I'm glad I came to Timog during Lent Friday to eat the fried bangus with salad.

    Interior
    Danessa L.

    Timog is a beautiful Filipino restaurant located inside Lion Market. The menu is easy to order from, and the food was authentic and delicious! Dishes were a good size so that we had leftovers to take home. Caleb, our solo server, took great care of us. I'd go again to try the buffet only on Sundays.

    Michelle P.

    Located in a predominantly Asian shopping plaza, catering to mostly Chinese and Vietnamese. Timog adds an element of diversity to the area. The ambiance is simple but inviting. The staff are friendly and attentive. The variety of dishes are flavorful and very comparable to authentic home-cooked styles The dessert menu is outstanding, offering a great variety of sweet treats to end your meal on a high note!

    Adobo (chicken & pork w egg)
    Marissa C.

    Filipino food with a modern twist! This spot is located inside the Lion Market Shopping Center, and growing up in the area, I never even knew! It was a nice hidden discovery, and the inside surprised me even more. I looooved the decor!  Food was delicious and very flavorful, reminding me of home cooking. I will be honest, my adobo was a little oilier than I was used to, but maybe I just have a weak stomach lol. I definitely want to come back to try their other dishes though, it was hard not to order everything on the menu during our visit haha.  They also have an AYCE Brunch Buffet on Sundays from 11am-3pm and Live Music on Friday/Saturday nights (think laid back, acoustic vibes) What we ordered: * Adobo (Pork & Chicken w/ Egg) * BBQ Pork * Pares ni Enteng * Garlic Rice * Tamarindo Tango

    Pork Sisig
    Kelcie A.

    Went on a Sunday night at 6 with my boyfriend and there was inly one other party. We were and seated served qucikly all by one server. The ambiance is very aesthetic and inviting. The lighting is not too bright. We ordered the lechon kawali and it was warm and skin was crunchy. It was served with a mix of meat and fat. The pork sisig was just average, nothing too special in my opinion. We want to go back to go back to try their Sunday lunch buffet.

    Diann U.

    Food here was delicious. Customer service was fast and helpful when I had questions while ordering. Their halo halo is good for 2-3 people. Decor and ambiance is nice as well. I will definitely come back and try the palabok.

    Bangus sisig
    Cheryl E.

    Came in on a Friday night and there was live music. We were greeted and seated fairly quickly. I wish I could give this place more stars. Maybe I just had high hopes for their unique menu items. For 3 items and a side of rice our total was roughly $90. We got the karekare, palabok, and bangus sisig. The karekare was a large crispy patta pork hock that had the sauce poured over it when they brought it to the table. The flavor was bland, and I felt like it needed salt. I did however enjoy the crispiness of the pork. But the sauce just didn't cut it for me. The palabok also had the same aesthetic. They deep fried the noodles to make it crispy and pour the sauce over top and mix everything for you table side. Again the flavor there was also lacking, not sure if it needed more anatto or tinapa flavor, but it fell short for me as well. The dish that I did thoroughly enjoy was the bangus sisig. Perfect amount of salt, tang, and creaminess. It was missing jalapeños for me, but since the rest of the flavor was there, I over looked it. I'd definitely order this again.

    Chicharon Bulaklak
    Garie B.

    The restaurant is located inside an Asian grocery complex. We've always been curious about the hype, especially since we often see it featured on reels. As a Filipina who loves to eat and takes pride in Filipino cuisine, I have to be honest -- I found the experience a bit underwhelming. Of all the dishes we tried, the palabok stood out as our favorite and would be the only reason we'd consider coming back. Unfortunately, everything else we ordered felt subpar and lacked that "wow" factor, especially considering the price point. The quality just didn't match the cost. What really threw me off was the wait time. While a 30-40 minute wait would've been understandable, we ended up waiting nearly an hour after placing our order, which was definitely a letdown. Would I come back? Yes, but mostly for the palabok. Is it a place I'll crave or go out of my way to revisit? Honestly, probably not. Place is clean and nicely decorated for sure; bathrooms were spotless.

    Brielle Rhona M.

    Wow, another filipino restaurant here at the east bay/tri city area. Timog is located inside Lion supermarket In Cedar ave in Newark. It is kinda newish resto with a relaxing modern filipino ambience. Area size is okay and not so big. We did walked in today and ordered some Crispy Palabok,Lumpiang gulay and buko loco Neil our server is amazing with excellent customer service

    Jane L.

    First time trying this spot. The ambiance is amazing. I love the decor and mural wall. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. We were fortunate to meet the owner they are very nice and even gave us suggestions on what foods to try. We tried the crispy tofu sisig and it was delicious! I love how the crispy palabok was so creamy. I can't wait to come back and try their buffet on Sundays.

    Pork Sisig.
    Timer M.

    Amazing Filipino dishes-this was my first time eating here and it definitely delivered. The interior is clean, welcoming, and has a really dope vibe. I got the Bicol express and my girl got the pork Sisig both were great. Also ordered the Crispy Palabok on the side to share and it didn't disappoint. Everything is made fresh and not oily at all. Our server, Caleb, was on point-super knowledgeable, well-spoken, and friendly, and he represented the spot perfectly. If you're looking for clean, flavorful Pinoy food, don't sleep

    Gabby C.

    This place was featured on IG so we decided to try it. The place is decorated nice and clean. Their sign outside threw us off. It took is a little while to figure out where they are. They could post the sign in a more visible area. We were greeted by a nice waitress and seated us quickly! They have a good variety of filipino food selection. We ordered daing na bangus and crispy palabok which were both good! They also have a buffet on the weekends. The place was not busy but our food took a long time to come out. I will come back and see if service has improved!

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    The food is not that good and it's kinda pricey. First time to come and would be my last.

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    The food was so good! The service was great! Love this place and would come back here again and again. Great family hangout!

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    Food was Really Good from Kare Kare to Bangus Susig service was top notch. Nice new Filipino spot in the Bay

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    Food is great especially the halohalo is super good! The only thing is it closes early 8pm.

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    I've been here and amazing good. Must try and it's my regular. The place is relaxing and elegant. Great place to bring friends and family.

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    Ask the Community - Timog

    Do you offer catering services?

    Yes we can depending on the location.

    As of today 12/26/25, do they continue to offer weekend buffets? I don’t see the info on the website.

    Yes only on Sundays, 11am-3pm. Reservations are only from 11am-1130am then walk-ins only thereafter.

    Hi there, how do we make Reservations on line?

    Hi, I think you can just call them to make a reservation. I do not think they have a system set up for online reservations. I hope this helps.

    Is there buffet on weekdays? If so, how much?

    Buffet brunch is only on weekends, 11am - 3pm.

    Do u take reservations on the weekend?

    Yes we do. However during. Buffet hours we only take reservations between 11am to 1130am. It’s all walk in after that period.

    Hi. Is there msg in the food? Thank you.

    We do not put msg or magic sarap on any of our dishes.

    Is the buffet option still available today?

    Buffet is only served on the Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-3pm.

    How much is the lunch buffet and what type of food is included?

    Hi Elle, Here’s the cost for the buffet: Tue - Fri: $24.99/adult… Read more

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