The kamayan was definitely a fun experience but overall, the food was just okay. Out of all the food that came with it, the garlic rice was the star of the show. Seasoned perfectly, it was incredible on its own. Meanwhile the other dishes were just okay. Both the milkfish and tilapia was strangely sour, the squid needed to be seasoned a bit more. But the shrimp and bbq Pork was good and the mango in the mango salad was fresh. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was my first time having a full Filipino meal and it was an amazing experience! My friends and I made a reservation the night before for a Friday evening and the time availabilities were already limited, so we came at 5:30. When I arrived, the restaurant was really small and packed... space is really limited so prepare to feel slightly claustrophobic. As the seats are bench style, you do have to hang your jacket at the side of the restaurant which is a bit burdensome when there are other people sitting right in front of the racks. This is the only downfall of this restaurant but it's definitely worth it for the food! Immediately after arriving, the server began setting up our table with the banana leaves and orange slices/mango pieces. The waitress told me that it takes about 25-30 minutes for them to prepare the food, so I placed the orders right away before my entire group arrived. We all ordered the kamayan feast at $15/person. When the food arrived, everything tasted freshly prepared. I enjoyed the pork belly the most, and also really liked the squid, pork belly skewer, and garlic rice. Everything complimented each other perfectly. I also ended up trying the ube ice cream for dessert, which was the cherry on top of a great meal. My friend even said that the ice cream was enough to push her 4.5 star rating to a 5. The texture was nice and it was just the right amount of sweetness. I'm really impressed with the experience here and would definitely recommend it. It's best to come here with a reservation because the place gets busy. Small thing to note is that though the kamayan feast was yummy, the serving size might not leave you feeling stuffed/tie you down for the rest of the night (especially since you're essentially sharing your combined portions with the entire table). Don't let the tight squeeze of the restaurant deter you, it's a hole in the wall restaurant but the food experience is amaaaazing. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place gets packed during busy hours. There are two levels, first floor and second with limited seating. It's best to make reservations ahead of time. The food is amazing, delicious, neatly presented and affordable. Unlimited refill of their garlic fried rice. Part of the experience of eating with your hands. They provide disposable gloves as well. Definitely would come back here once dine in is allowed again. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here with a bunch of my coworkers for kamayan... and absolutely LOVED IT! I would 100% come back here and for $15, how could you go wrong? You have unlimited garlic rice, shrimp, eggplant, okra, milk fish (bangus), crispy pork on the side, pork skewers and pork belly mmmm if I missed any, regardless, they have a great spread for a great price. A little crowded I must say, but it adds to the real deal of how kamayan is supposed to be! If you are curious about kamayan, I would definitely come here. :) it is a hit on my list! Must try! read more

Loved the garlic rice!! The seafood and meat skewer were my favourite. The service was a bit confusing because no one acknowledged me when I first walked in. So I walked out and waited for my friends to arrive before entering again. read more

Location/Service Restaurant is right off the DVP exit, by Parliament street. It's a small restaurant along Howard, where there's limited street parking available. I managed to find an underground lot near Sherbourne by Freshco. The interior is pretty basic, I do like their setup with wooden tables and benches to match the atmosphere. It's a small restaurant with upstairs seating, definitely make a reservation ahead of time. Staff were pretty friendly, service was extremely quick and overall experience was great. Food They pretty much serve only one menu, which is $15/person for a Kamayan Feast. It's a traditional Filipino cuisine that has a long bed of rice, served with skewers of pork, beef, then grilled tilapia, shrimps, squid, mussels and veggies like eggplant, okra. What's so interesting is that everything is hands on. They supply you gloves and you simply eat with your hands! Sharing the entire plate of food with your table. There are utensils available if you can't really do it. The food overall was great. Loved the rice, which was very fragrant and flavourful. The skewers was done to the right level and with a good amount of seasoning to still make it soft and moist. Seafood and veggies were also done to the right level. The only thing I didn't enjoy as much was the fish, which was too dry and lacked flavour. There are bones in the fish, so be aware for those who can't eat with the bones. I do like how they have sauces on the side if you like to adjust some of the flavouring. So the fish in this situation wasn't as dry after dipping it in some siracha or fish sauce. Overall this place is pretty great. Family style food at a relatively cheap price. It is a very busy restaurant so you eat and go pretty quickly. Best to come with a bigger party to liven up the mood and to share a few laughs and experience together. read more

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The Kamayan feast has always been solid here. My first time here (pre-covid) that bed of garlic rice made such an impression on me. We ordered takeout recently because I had a craving for that delicious meal. The grilled items on the feast were very tasty. But unfortunately the rice on the bottom was cold and started to turn hard. We also ordered the crispy pata (pork hock) and while the skin was crispy, the meat was a bit hard and dry. My rating is partly based on my original dine-in experience. If based on take out, only 3 stars. This type of meal is best enjoyed in store! read more

Tinuno - Crispy pata - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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So yummy!! My two friends and I had the kamayan, split a sinigang soup, and some ube ice cream. Everything was really great, the sinigang, mango salad, shrimp, milkfish, and garlic rice are still in my mind. We got some ube ice cream to top it off (even though we were completely stuffed) and it was nicely flavored, not too sweet. Also reasonably priced and super friendly service! Would recommend to anyone. read more

Tinuno - Sinigang and the kamayan! - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered the Kamayan feast for two people ($36). The tilapia was a little charred to my preference but the meat underneath was still juicy and tender. Overall it's very filling and quite the deal for $18 per person. They provide unlimited garlic rice refills as well It's a very unique experience eating without utensils and very authentic. They do provide gloves to eat but it's very thin and you'll likely still get your fingers soiled after eating. My only complain is that they should also provide wet wipes after the meal to avoid bathroom trips. The washroom is very inconveniently located within the "employee section" that made it slightly awkward to get into. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan Feast - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is my first time ordering from Tinuno. Everything was packaged well. We definitely over ordered Deep fried pork belly - texture was good - but the taste was a bit plain. The dipping sauce definitely added to the taste though! Lumpia (spring rolls) - I couldn't stop eating these. I love how chewy they are. They weren't too salty either. Liempo (pork belly strips) - they were quite fatty. Again, the taste was a bit plain but I'm not sure if that's how they were supposed to taste. Chixilog (chicken inasal) - it came with garlic rice, 2 fried eggs and mango salad. The chicken was dry and lacking in taste. I love their garlic rice - it was moist (I hate dry rice), and I could definitely taste the garlic Longsilog (sweet Filipino sausage "combo") - my fav out of everything we ordered - the sausages were sweet and savory - will definitely get this again next time. Pork skewers - saucy, and quite tender. We also got the Silvanas halo halo pack. They are like biscuits filled with cream/ice cream. They were frozen when they arrived and apparently that's how they are served. I couldn't name the flavors exactly, but I'm pretty sure I tasted some coconut and peanuts. read more

Tinuno - Deep fried pork belly, lumpia, liempo (pork belly strips), chixilog, longsillg and pork skewers. - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food and restaurant is the same as what I remembered when my friend and I dined here at Tinuno a few years ago. All we could remember was how dry and rubbery the fish was.. and too much of our surprise, it was still the same food quality as before. Nothing has really changed. I've been advised by many people who have dined here that it isn't the best place for Kamayan feast and there are much better ones in Toronto. However, the price is pretty cheap ($18.95 per person) for the amount of food we had so quantity over quality here. If you pay cash, taxes are excluded. Funny enough, among us five who dined here yesterday, we said that the garlic rice was the only tasty item in this Kamayan feast. It is certainly worth the first try but I wouldn't come back again. I'm looking forward to redeem my Kamayan experience at Casa Manila next week. read more

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Good portion! I got the famous platter for 2. The garlic rice was amazing and so was the fish and squid and skewers. I was waiting to go to this place for a very long time and finally got to try it. Definitely will come back read more

Seems to be a lot of similar reviews already but thought I'd throw mine in as well. Went here the other day with a group of friends. I believe the only option is the Kamayan (for lunch at least) with the menu simply showing what's going to be on the spread, and a different side for drinks/desserts. I believe there's bonus items every once in a while depending on what's available, so a return visit might have something slightly different. Otherwise my favourites were the milkfish, grilled pork skewer and the rice. Milkfish was already de-boned and easy to eat, char on the skin it had a lot of nice grilled flavour. The skewer is a bit saucy, sweet and tasty. And finally under it all, the rice is very fragrant, sprinkled with fried garlic. Price seemed reasonable, and especially sitting outside at the patio on a nice Summer day, it was a nice experience. Would definitely return. read more

Tinuno - Lunch Spread (tilapia, milkfish, pork skewer, okra, shrimp, mussel, squid, eggplant) - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food is AWESOME! They concentrate mainly on their "Kamayan Feast" at a very affordable price of $15 per person. The feast is perfect for a group reunion or group dinner. The food was grande, beautifully arranged and I've never quite had an experience like this. The food was authentic and freshly made (so may take 10-20 minutes to prepare). The food is also very instagramable/snappable and you will have a great time. Even if you're with 2 people, it's still a sizeable portion. I'm a big eater and I was full. They also sell the roasted pork (which is $15 in total, so split it with group would be nice). The roasted pork was juicy, fat (in a good way), and loved the crispy skin! It works as a perfect appetizer. The garlic rice was yummy too. My favourite was probably the squid and the mussels. Remember to order their dessert (ube ice cream). This authentic and yam-made ice cream was the perfect way to end a feast. With a cheap price of $1 I ordered two of them. It was just too delicious. I highly recommend to come with a group of friends. It was such a great experience and satisfying feast for everyone. Others: This place isn't that big. Make sure you make reservations or you won't get seats for sure. The neighbourhood is quite dark (a bit sketch) but only 3 minute walk from the subway (Sherbourne station). The washrooms were surprisingly clean. The only downside is that the place is a bit crowded (especially during winter when people open the front doors, it might get cold), there's also not enough places to hang your coats (winter problems). read more

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A truly unique dining experience that was quite affordable and delicious! The food came out incredibly fast, some of the fastest service because it's a fixed menu for dinner! Although it did take a while to get a Diet Coke lol. Overall great experience. Best to go with a group of 4+ people read more

I really wanted to love this place but I can't give it 5 stars When we got there the hostesses seem so confused even though everybody who came had reservations it was like they were still scrambling to figure out what to do this is not a new restaurant so I was confused as to why there was so much confusion Once we were seated we asked for water then 20 minutes later our food finally arrived we still didn't have any water or gloves to eat our food with like every other table The food itself was good I wouldn't say it was that rich in flavor but it was still tasty however I wish that the food was served hotter temperature-wise I felt like the food didn't taste like it just came off the grill I wasn't a fan of the rice I thought it tasted very plain but I mixed it with the mango and carrot slaw to give it some flavor read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

About last night... What a great Filipino Kamayan Feast @tinunothirtyone for only $15 per person You also get to eat with your hands but don't worry they provide clear gloves so your hands stay fairly clean. We had a group of 11 of us and they made it work for such a small space but we did start about half an hour later than our reservation time. This meal consists of milk fish, tilapia, squid, shrimp, mussel, pork belly, pork BBQ skewer, okra, eggplant, garlic rice and mango salad all served on banana leaves. They start off with the mango salad and orange on top of the banana leaves, next they layer on the yummy garlic fried rice, then comes the fish, veggies and seafood and meat skewer. This meal is worth it for the price and we had quite a bit of leftovers when we were done. My favourite items were the pork BBQ skewer, pork belly, garlic friend rice and seafood . There are also sauces you can use to dip any meat or seafood into. The clear sauce was a little vinegary to help offset any fatty pieces or pieces that needs a bit more flavour like the fish. They also serve food by the kitchen where you can either dine with a regular meal or do take out containers of Filipino dishes. I saw yummy looking crispy pork belly, thinking back I should've just got some to take home even though I was full read more

Tinuno - Layering it on - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My Kamayan feast at Tinuno was a meal to remember! Located outside of downtown Toronto, it's a quaint place to try out. I highly recommend Tinuno and the Kamayan feast ($15/person) if you want a unique experience. The minimum order is for 2 people, so eating with your hands (even with optional protective gloves) is an experience you have to try at least once. It's definitely well worth it (for the amount of food you get), and I suggest making a reservation at least two days prior online before it gets too busy. When I went for lunch on a Friday at 12 pm, it was somewhat crowded. By 1 pm, it was completely pact though. There's street parking close by but you will need to pay for metered parking. Tinuno is also tiny, with a no frills mom and pops' style. In addition to the restaurant, you can also buy hot food items to-go, which is convenient for locals. In terms of customer service, the waitress seemed nice enough, even though it wasn't overly attentive. With the Kamayan feast, it included your choice of tilapia or milk fish, shrimp, bbq pork, mussels, eggplant and other yummy sides with rice. It was all super tasty but I will say the milk fish was a bit too salty and had a sour tang to it. Milk fish was also more like a filet versus a whole fish so I would recommend the tilapia instead. Also, the bbq pork skewers were tender enough, and the marinade was slightly sweet. The red sauce permeated the pork very nicely and it went well with the plain, white rice. Overall, a good meal and not expensive in my opinion. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan Feast for 2! - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I got the Kamayan for 2 people. For me, I like to add chili oil to the Kamayan, to get more flavor. My favorite are the pork skewers and pork shoulder - tender and juicy. The milkfish near the head part is a bit fishy for me. I also got the curry chicken - not in picture! Love it so much. I prefer this than the Kamayan. More flavor. Follow @astravel_eats for more food recs! read more

Tinuno - Kamayan for 2 people $36 - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Awesome kamayan experience! I haven't done kamayan in quite some time so when I heard about Tinuno's $18/person kamayan dinner, I knew I had to check it out. We were a small group of 3 and we had to wait a bit when we arrived for dinner. Once seated, we were promptly served and the table soon transformed into a gorgeous feast. Everything was very good! Highly recommended. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was my second time here, but considering how things went, it may be my last. The last time I was here, customer service was lacking, but at least the food was good. Customer service was roughly the same and unchanged this time, but at least my reservation details were correct and we were quickly seated without much dispute. The waiters and waitresses also made a decent effort at accommodating our food allergies and dietary restrictions (e.g., one of us was allergic to shellfish and shrimp, while the other two of us don't eat meat). I didn't particularly like that they handed out a drink menu beforehand, and personally asked each individual what they wanted to drink before serving the food. When I came last time, bottled water was free; as such, I was a little surprised to see them now charging $1 for it. The mango nectars that my friends ordered cost $2 for a tiny thin short can. The place is as cramped as ever, and was boiling hot - the steam from the kitchen, coupled with the humidity outside, made the confined space quite unbearable. That said, the washrooms and place downstairs are quite cool and modestly clean. The feast was served, starting with a bed of their fragrant garlic fried rice. However, I was a little disappointed to see that the portions have shrunk significantly - the squid was extremely tiny, with only roughly 8 portions of squid rings. There were no tentacles nor head served. The fish was okay - but the smoked milkfish wasn't as fragrant nor rich as before, while the grilled fish was smaller and underseasoned. It was also heavily charred, but surprisingly not crispy. In fact, I daresay it was on the wet side. The boiled shrimps were also not deveined, and stuck quite closely to their shells, making them difficult to peel. The first time I came, it was an interesting experience. However, it's sad to see that they haven't been able to keep the quality of food, and are now charging the same for less and lower quality food. read more

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Delicious food. The Kamayan feast lived up to all the hype with flavorful meat and the garlic sticky rice was so good I've been searching everywhere for a recipe. Will definitely be coming back here when we are in Toronto read more

Tinuno - Kamayan Feast - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time trying Philippine cuisine, it's definitely different experience, the rice is amazing, and meats are good, but I m not a big salty fish guy so... haven't tried it read more

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Summers at Tinuno are the best if you can grab a patio seat. I met up with my friend for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It was just beofee the lunch rush so it was the calm before the storm - the perfect time to get a seat. I came in but no one greeted me right away so I politely waited by the entrance, like you usually do at any restaurant...5mins passed and a family came in, walked past me, interrupted the waitress and got seated instaneously. That peeved me a bit because the waitress walked past me many times and didnt bother to ask how many or even a hi. Generally, you get served or at least acknowledged on a first come first serve basis... Aside from the okay service, the food was pure bliss. For the price, you get a lot of food that tastes amazing - you can't stop eating even if you're full. I couldn't believe how much we were served between the two of us at $15pp! To end off our meal, we had a ube ice cream scoop for $1. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Come to Tinuno if you're down to enjoy traditional Filipino grilled meats with your hands, while balling on a budget (starts at $15/person)! //THE FOOD// The amount of food was MASSIVE. The meats were simply seasoned with salt & pepper and laid on top of a bed of garlic rice. The pure pork & seafood flavours really got to shine because of this. I also opted for a $15 add-on of the traditional Roasted pork belly which was totally worth it! My favourite was the milkfish (although very salty) and the crispy juicy roasted pork belly. I found the Tilapia fish tasted too fishy though. The mango salad and orange was a nice finish to the meal too. They don't serve water so be prepared to pay for drinks (~$2). TIP - How to eat rice with your hands: 1) Wear the gloves they give you 2) gather a small amount of rice and scrunch & press it down on the table to make a small mound 3) pick it up with your thumb, index & fingers finger 4) pop it into your mouth with your thumb! //ATMOSPHERE// Make sure you call in to make reservations in advance, it's always packed since it's such a small space. They serve everything on top of banana leaves (but it was just for show since it wasn't even fragrant). read more

Tinuno - Kamayan Feast for 4 people - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Get ready to get your hands messy at Tinuno. It's all hands on deck and no utensils. Don't worry though because you do get gloves. Theirs only one set menu here which is seafood and meat over rice and some veggies and fruit too. Did I mention no plates either? All on the table for you to pick and eat as you like. Make sure your hand scooping skills are on point.This is a traditional style of eating that originates from the Philippines. Definitely recommend to make a reservation before you dine here. It's popular and unique so a lot of people tend to eat here. It's not the biggest place either so it can get packed. Worth going to experience at least once in my opinion. read more

Tinuno - Busy night - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A feast where you get to eat with your hands. Thats literally what sold me haha. For a 2 people or 4 people portion, Tinuno offers a generous layer of garlic sticky rice toppes with grilled meat, seafood, and veggies, on a bed of banana leaves. You also get two orange slices and some chopped carrots and unripe mango as sides. Utensils = plastic gloves and your mouth. My take on this feast: visually, amazing. You can get some amazing instagram pics here. Taste wise...honestly im kinda disappointed. It doesnt live up to its hype. The squid, shrimp, fish, and mussels were really dry and had little to no flavouring. I had to use the hot sauce on the side to finish the rest. The pork skewers were good tho, we made sushi with them. Of the two kinds of fish, the milkfish was marinated well and went nicely with rice. I wish they had more veggies, as there were literally like 4 pieces of okra and a few pieces of eggplant for the 4 people portion. Would i come here again? Probably not. But id recommend a visit if you havent tried. Its one of thost places that you must come at least once. Plus, enjoy playing with the cute sparrows that fly around and try to peck at your food. Its 15$ a person, and a generous portion. PS: MAKE RESERVATIONS. if it doesnt go through the first time, try, try again. We called more than 10 times. read more

Tinuno - Alot of food! - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my go to restaurant for Filipino food. Prices are reasonable and I can't get enough of the Kamayan Feast because I love variety. You have a choice of grilled milkfish or talapia (or both for extra $5), squid, shrimp, mussels, pork belly, pork skewer, okra, eggplant, mango salad and garlic rice. I suggest to request side of cane vinegar to pour over the food because it gives it another layer of flavor. The only con I would say about the kamayan feast is that it cost $18 for one person and $36 for two people. Unfortunately, you cannot buy for one person . Why bother pricing $18 then? Its just misleading. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan Feast - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The terms "Kamayan" is Filipino meaning "Eating with the Hands". The term "Boodle Fight" is a Filipino meaning to eat a feast of food lined on a table of banana leaves shoulder to shoulder and then you just go crazy to eat! This sounds a lot like what happens daily at my house! Tinuno has made Kamayan style dining a big deal Toronto the last few years. A big feast of pork, mussels, shrimp, fish and veggies lined on a bed of garlic rice over a long table lined with banana leaves. Eaten with just your hands (gloves provided) it is a great fun experience for the whole gang! The food comes out fast and hot and there are free refills on the garlic rice! The place is extremely small and tight so do call in for reservations before you arrive. You can also order some extra lechon and chiccarone for an extra bit of fried protein and fat! Solid 4/5 for a Kamayan feast!!! read more

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I'm in love with their food! It's quite a lot for a really good price. They are friendly and quick to serve. The only issue is the space is quite small, so sometimes you would have wait for a while to get a seat. But it's worth the wait. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food here is terrific, and I always welcome an opportunity to eat with my hands while im out! The food is beautifully served on banana leaves. The servers are friendly and make eating here an enjoyable experience. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tinuno was such a fun experience. It took me three tries before I was able to secure a reservation here. Attempt 1: Called several times before someone actually picked up. Tried to make a same day reservation but they were fully booked. Attempt 2: Called on a Monday for a Saturday dinner reservation. Got through on the second try this time but the only time slot they had was for 4:00pm, which leads me to... Attempt 3: Ended up booking for the following Saturday at 7pm for 4 people. I was able to change this to 7 people a couple days prior to the reservation without any issue. I informed them that we were going to be ordering the Kamayan Feast (a tip I read on here!) We got street parking pretty easily, I was surprised since it was a weekend. There were lots of people waiting for a seat. As we had reservations, it didn't take too long before we were seated and the salad / garlic rice were served soon after. The grilled stuff took a little longer but that's understandable. The service wasn't the best but you can tell they're trying to do the best they can. There are a lot of staff but they're very busy. Try to think of everything you'll need in the very beginning and ask for it then (i.e., gloves, straws, extra cup if you're sharing drinks, sauce cups etc). The first thing they did when we sat down was take our drink order but the feast was ready before we got our drinks and we had to remind them again. I must say, the ventilation here SUCKS and I thought our jackets and scarves would smell for sure, but it didn't. The place looked smokey and they had to prop the doors open with a chair at one point, but we sat by the door and it was so cold for us that we had to shut it : ( Overall, the meal was good but I think what makes it great is the experience (does everything just taste more delicious when you eat with your hands?) My favourite was the squid. I would've loved a beer with this meal but they don't serve alcohol. Mango juice & coconut water is $2.00. Soft drinks are $1.50. Gratuities are included (10%) in the bill. I would 100% recommend trying this out if you haven't been yet! read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

On a Friday, if you don't make reservations for table for 4, the waiting time is 1.5 hour. Your full party have to be present before they give you a table. My reservations is at 7:30pm, waiting for 3 latecomers, they told me to tell them upon their arrival. For the customers with upstairs seatings, there's no sign, you will see "Neroli Blossoms Health and Wellness-A one stop health centre" but you will soon discover as the waiter and waitress are opening doors and bringing the food upstairs. Anyways, as I waited, I directed a few customers up as they seem lost. They place the banana leaf on your table and shredded mango and carrot slice. Each person gets two slices of oranges. They land a bed of garlic rice, there's a whole fish which taste very fishy. The fish on the side is better with the lemon flavour. There is squid, shrimp and mussels. Anyways, very reasonable for $15 per person. Good way to gather with friends! (3.5 stars for food) (4.0 for service) read more

Ate here with some friends from out of town but unfortunately did not take any photos. Its one of the few Philippine restaurants in the city and apparently a pretty good one. I am not the best judge of Philippine food but my friends who are really enjoyed it and there was a line up to get in the restaurant when we left, always a good sign. Having snacked all day I was not very hungry so ordered the bbq chicken appetizer, but the portion was really generous. I also ordered the spring rolls which I think are called bituka which were very tasty. read more

My overall experience here was very positive! Ambiance: We made a reservation and was seated within 5 minutes; we felt bad for the many people who didn't make a reservation (they told us they had been waiting for a long time). This restaurant is in quite a small space with tables crammed together to fit as many people in as possible - not the most comfortable, but I appreciate that they need to make-do with the space they have. There were a number of waiters who were running around trying to ensure people were greeted at the door, seated and fed. The restaurant was also quite loud, but I don't think you go to a restaurant where you eat with your hands to have a peaceful experience (did I mention you eat with your hands?). Food: They had a set menu for $18/person, which starts with mango salad, and is followed with as much garlic fried rice as you want spread out on your table (which is covered in banana leaf), topped with an array of milkfish, tilapia, squid, shrimp, mussel, pork belly, pork bbq skewer, okra, and egglant. Everything was very tasty. My favourites were the squid, shrimp, okra and egglant! I didn't love the milkfish or tilapia - I found them quite salty (I am quite salt sensitive). We also got a side order of longganisa (sweet sausage) and lechon (roast pork with crispy skin) - BOTH WERE DELICIOUS AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING THESE! These were both by far our favourites. Cost: The total for four people came to a little more than $100. We had a ton of leftovers (probably enough for two people) and were all completey STUFFED, so I would say the value for your dollar is high. read more

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Very disappointed with our last visit. We were waiting in the hallway behind 6 women, on of whom made reservations for her party. She was disappointed that the price change was not reflected online, and made a littLe bit of a fuss about it changing from $15 per person to $18. After much debate, the waiter came back and agreed to this price adjustment. I asked if my party could have the same $15 price as the party in front of us, the waiter simply stated that someone in the party was the bosses friend, sorry I can't do the same for you. This was disappointing, but we hadd a very positive food experience the last time we dined here so we decided this wasn't such a big deal, and stayed to enjoy the Kamayan. The food when it arrived was disappointingly bland, I think the truck delivering flavour didn't arrive to the restaurant before our meal was made. The seafood waS bland and boiled, the rice had specks of garlic that wasn't enough to infused any flavour into the rice, and the eggplant was also boiled (it should be grilled likee the other veggies). I get with inflation the price hike is sometimes out of your control, but to to also cut corners to serve boiled rice, vegggies and proteins that are so bland they resemble the flavour profile of cardboard is just unacceptable. I hope this restaurant brings back the food quality it's capable, because it's a great addition to this neighbourhood and has been for a number of years. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan for two - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here for the first time on a Tuesday at 3pm. As soon as we walked into the place, we were shocked at how small and cozy the place was. The owners had put on some karaoke tunes and the customers paying their bills were just singing their hearts out. It was such a wholesome, warming sight on that cold Toronto day. Service is so kind and quick. We were seated fast and our orders were taken. This being our first kamayan feast, we weren't sure between the choices of fish (tilapia or milkfish) so we asked the kind waiter. He said definitely the milkfish so we ordered that. The presentation of the food was gorgeous, the spread was so colourful. The food was so flavourful and there was a great variety of vegetables, seafood and meat. We really liked the garlic rice. After our feast, we decided to order the ube ice cream, which we LOVED. All in all, the cost was $15 per person, $1 extra for a scoop of ube ice cream. Super inexpensive, fun and delicious! read more

Tinuno - Kamayan Feast/Boodle Fight with the Milk Fish - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was really looking forward to eating here, based on all the great reviews and of course, the photos depicting the amazing feasts eaten here every day. I've had one other Kamayan feast experience in Toronto and it was more than double the price of Tinuno. However, if given a choice, I'd sooner throw down the extra cash at Lamesa than eat at Tinuno again. I found that the food here all tasted the same, as everything was cooked in the same manner. It looks good, and the portions are certainly quite generous for the price, but there was really nothing special about the meal. The ambiance is certainly not great (we dined upstairs) and it felt like we were eating in an office as opposed to a restaurant. It was cramped and uncomfortable. I guess they just try to get as many people in and out as they can, in order to generate any kind of profit. I don't know how else they can make money when they're only charging $15 per person. I'm sure the food quality is not very high, otherwise they'd be losing money hand over fist. Still, it was an interesting experience. Cheap enough that it's not a big regret, but not good enough to make me want to return. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan feast for 4 - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Learning from last time, I made a reservation in advance. However, I felt my experience here was anything but pleasant in terms of service. When we walked in, none of the servers seemed to acknowledge us at all. They all seemed to be scrambling to serve other people who were eating. After about 10 minutes, they started to talk to some of the people waiting. The group who came in at around the same time as us were also trying to flag the servers down... Eventually, I found a staff and tried to talk to her, but she only rudely told me to wait as she was busy taking care of another person's reservation. All in all, I was seated about 10 minutes pass my reservation time. I was finally given a menu and ordered their classic Kamayan feast for 2. I wanted to try the Ube ice cream as well but it was sold out. It took a while for our board to arrive. The taste of everything was just as I remembered it. They executed everything pretty well. The squid was tender, the fish was fresh, and the pork skewers were nice and savoury. I absolutely loved eating garlic rice with all the food. It goes so well with everything. For only $15pp, the price is phenomenal for the quality of food you get. I just wish that they could improve their service. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan Feast - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love this place. I've been here a handful of times and even had my birthday here (pre-Covid). The unlimited garlic fried rice is my favourite part. I love eating kamayan style (with your hands) and on banana leaves. The price is also very reasonable for what you get! The staff are so kind and friendly. My parents were born in the Philippines so this was a real treat for them. There's a small room on the second floor which was able to house my large group of 16-18 people for my birthday. I highly recommend this place! read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario