Delicious Filipino restaurant in Little Manila. First stop for me from the airport…read more One in our party had been to the other location but didn't have the kamayan before today. 3 people in our party. We shared the Kamayan for 2 people plus 2 chicken bbq skewers and an order of veggie lumpia. We were full and had leftovers. Everything was amazing Plenty of seats and nice staff and good music.

This is my family's go to spot for kamayan. This time when we went there were a couple of large…read moregroups besides us so the food took a while to come out. The meal is served on banana leaves and rice is topped with various bbq items. Everything is always tasty especially the pork belly! It's a fun eating experience and the price is very reasonable.

Lakay Kusina is a small Filipino restaurant . I was searching for a Filipino restaurant in the GTA…read moreone day, and lots of YouTube videos recommended this restaurant. The current owner Ariel took over the restaurant from his uncle just before the pandemic. It's already a good sign to know a restaurant survived that -- it must have its unique advantages. My first impression of this restaurant was that it made me feel very relaxed, as if I was truly in the Philippines, or on a tropical small island. Its decoration and the way it displays the food are casual and even a bit shabby, but still make me feel very comfortable, just like being at home. The restaurant plays 80's, 90's music. I heard it has karaoke from time to time, I do want to participate in that ! It has all kinds of authentic Filipino food, but our goal is only the Kamayan - Boodle Fight. I looked it up with AI, Kamayan means "use hands to eat", Boodle is just a lot of food, Fight is because you need to fight for your food. This feast is very appealing. All the ingredients will be spread on the table which is covered by banana leaves. The ingredients are colorful, the main proteins are seafood, like squids and fish . With a lot of boiled vegetables on the side. The rice is garlic rice and full of flavor. The restaurant will provide you with gloves to let you eat them with your hands. You can eat them directly or with their special sauce. The food is delicious, but what really stands out is the memorable combination of visuals and flavors. If you've never tried a boodle fight before, I highly recommend giving it a try .

Had a great experience at Lakay Kusina! From the moment I walked in, the decor instantly made me…read morefeel like I was back in the Philippines--it's such a warm and nostalgic vibe. The menu is simple but offers enough variety that you'll definitely want to come back and try more. The service was excellent as well--staff were friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. I tried the Ilocos Empanada and was pleasantly surprised--it was made fresh to order and packed with flavor. While waiting, you can enjoy a comforting cup of Beef Nilaga soup and sip on refreshing calamansi juice, which is such a nice touch. Overall, a really positive experience. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the Boodle Fight!

The food is always reminds me home; I love the food and very authentic Filipino flavours. The price…read moreis okay with some items however, some items i feel a little pricey. The whole experience is so good and would def come back.

Went here after lunch next door (kapampangan?) for our take out food pilgrimage. My own take of…read morefilipino diners and take outs is that nobody really edge out over the others on taste and service. Everybody wins. Therefore, lets cut to the chase. Its about portions and prices. But because one has to do with the other and cannot be taken in isolation, you can wrap them under the fairness factor. Based on peer and prevailing prices in the GTA for similar fare, the justification for their way over the top prices is lacking, hence unfair. A basic example is their simpke pansit bihon. The portion hardly fits for a regular male snack let alone lunch or dinner and is priced at $15. A box of this pancit which is about 3 to 4 times the size cost around $10. Kabalen's kutsinta works out at $1.50 a piece. I could go on and on and the conclusion is the same.

I've been going to Tinuno for many years now! They have always been consistent with flavours and…read moreservice. Highly recommend the kamayan, it's super fun and super flavourful. It feels warm and inviting when you walk in. I enjoyed the calamansi juice, it was refreshing! Make sure to eat the milkfish with the vinegar :)

Love how accessible this spot is from the tfc (literally a block away!) we tried the Kamayan/boodle…read morefight. While I appreciate how neat the setup was, the service was sort of chaotic. We asked for halo halo to go along with our check and were seated directly in front of the pay/front counter and it took them 30 minutes. We saw multiple servers assisting each table while other servers stood behind the counter; I don't doubt they meant well; it just seems disorganized to me. There is upstairs seating and reservations optional to make; but from what I saw it didn't seem like they're prepared so why bother making a reservation. Regardless, the portion for 2 was plenty and the unlimited garlic rice is awesome (superrrr Filipino) we didn't need more rice, but it's a nice option. I will say the halo halo was fire; I am not sorry about the long wait it was worth it.

Originally, a group of us (twelve) from work wanted to visit La Bonita for lunch last Friday. My…read morefriend had made the reservation. However, she got a voice message in Spanish and didn't understand it. We got to La Bonita and the sign said that it would be closed till January 30. Well, we went on January 31 and it was still closed. Perhaps that was the message that my friend got -- that it was closed. The twelve of us were standing outside. Where should we go next? One of them suggested walking over to Carinderia. She said that it was "around the corner" and had never been there before. It was more like three corners, but we all walked over like we were doing a school trip. We put together a number of tables. We then went up to the counter to place our orders. This place offers Filipino food. We had two folks, including my intern, who helped us decipher the menu. I saw ramen on the menu and I knew that I had to have a bowl. The mami ramen with grilled pork belly was calling my name. My intern knew that I would get it. I also eyed the halo halo, but needed to figure out how full I would be after eating the ramen. While waiting in line, a man came over with a bin of fried chicken skins and offered them to us. It was such a kind, generous gesture. I took a photo and then grabbed one. It was delicious. So good! The woman taking our orders was sweet. She was happy talking to my intern. The Filipino connection bonded them. She thanked him for bringing us over here, ultimately bringing her business. I joked that he is now VIP at this eatery. I ordered the ramen and grabbed a bottle of C2 apple green tea. I paid using a debit card. She took my name and said that she'd call me when my order was ready. My friend started with dessert. She got flan and was sharing it with everyone at our table. I didn't feel like dessert at this stage, but it did look creamy. I was sipping my C2 apple green tea. It was yummy. It wasn't overly sweet. I am a fan. I learned a few Filipino words while we were waiting: - Carinderia means canteen or cafeteria - Halo halo translates to mix mix, which is what you need to do when you get this dessert - Salamat means thanks The food came out one order after the other. I got my food in about fifteen minutes. That's not bad, but I was hungry. At first, the ramen portion looks small. However, it's incredibly deceiving. The noodles were chewy and perfect. You get a whole hard-boiled egg that is split in half. The grilled pork belly were generous portions that were thick and full of flavour. Speaking of flavour, that broth! It was so delicious. Unfortunately, the place ran out of metal spoons. My intern asked for a spoon on my behalf and we got plastic ones. They weren't meant for ramen noodles and broth, but they still worked out well. Two colleagues got halo halo for dessert. It has a bunch of goodies in it. My intern doesn't like the texture of halo halo, so he passed. Our other colleague who is Filipino, was hoping for ice cream in it. This one did not have it, but she said that it was good otherwise. The woman handling our orders came over to our table to thank us for coming. She apologized for the wait. We were all happy and loved our food. I let her know that the food was delicious, which made her day. There are hot food items available that are not mentioned on the menu. You have to look and ask what the food items are. They change daily. I'd come back here and try more food. I loved my food. Prices are reasonable. (41)

Cute little counter service place with the nicest lady at the front!…read more We ordered to-go and she offered us water as we waited as well as a sample of their deep fried chicken skin or pork skin? (Idk) but it was delicious. Best thing we had here was that Halo Halo!!! Soooo yummy and pretty! And the lady that made it was so proud of her creation, so cute! There's a piece of flan in the halo halo, which was delicious! And that ube mash. And the banana mash-thing... so good. The pork belly rice was pretty good - kinda what you'd expect from deep fried belly. Palabok was good i think? It just wasn't my cup of tea. Everything was very hot and fresh! I would definitely return to try their other items and get another halo halo, duhhhhh.

The portions were huge and a good value for $25 (after tax and tips). They have a large selection…read moreof take out and grocery store items as well. Seating is very limited ( 3 tables that fit groups of 4), the take out option maybe be better for larger groups.

Portion, price, and service, can't go wrong! This location definitely is one of the cheapest…read moreFilipino spots in the area, the breakfast (my go to) is at a very very good price at 11.99 for the silogs and the chicken fried rice at 13.99 (our staple!) It is definitely a take out/quick eat spot as it's not supposed to cater for ambiance upstairs. The homey feel of their service and hospitality is something that makes this place feel like a community/home. My parents come regularly in the mornings before work and it really does feel like you're just going to your Tita's (Filipino aunt) house for lunch! Some of their dishes are average but the hospitality and for the price is really worth it! Side note: they also offer Boodle Fight reservations in their basement - can also host/hold parties there!

mmmmmm Filipino style breakfast! We ordered the longsilog + tosilog (for an extra $1) and couldn't…read morefinish it all! Never stingy when it comes to portions and I can just taste the love put into the cooking of it. A little salty sausage and some sweet I guess "bacon" with some rice and an egg on top? BAM all that for $6.99 is a total deal imo. If you have never tried it you have to. Always friendly staff with delicious food. This place never disappoints! Of course I'm a regular here how can I not be? And I'm from Brampton!

Came to taste their food upon the recommendation of a friend. The owner was there upon entering,…read morebut not one soul welcomed us or looked up from what they were doing (which should have clued me in on what was to come) From suggestions we ordered: 1. lumpiang sariwa (fresh spring rolls - sauteed vegetables inside crepe wrapper) - the ingredients were all wrong and the sauce was too sweet (there was no peanuts or garlic in sight!) 2. Palabok (Philippines style noodles in prawn gravy) - the sauce was bland and tasted like it came from a package We waited 20 minutes (standing at that!) before the owner decided to ask if we were ready to order. She was rude, inattentive and rushed us through our dinner. Honestly, if I wasn't already hungry, I would have walked out. I highly doubt a second visit will happen, not when the owner is like that. Tip: if you want authentic Filipino food, drive to Bathurst & Wilson area

Teensy casual spot around Wilson to pick up Filipino food…read more The pork siopao is quite big -- each contains half a boiled egg and plenty of savoury, slightly sweet yummy filling. They also serve a variety of hot food, like lomi and lechon. Not sure if I find it to be good value, but there is always a good stream of customers coming through the door. I've picked up their buns a few times and also have gotten Too Good To Go. It wasn't the best experience, as nothing was explained, and some buns (not the siopao) had mold. Parking is okay. Not that many spots, but you'll usually be able to find a spot. Service is fast. Not particularly friendly, unless you are a regular, it seems. That's okay. There are few tables inside, so you can either get takeout or choose to eat in.

For takeout: Sio pao…read moretranslates from Tagalog as "hot bun" and are essentially big fluffy baos filled with a sweet and savoury filling made with pork ($12.75 for 6 buns) or chicken ($14 for 6 buns). Both have the meat cut in large chunks and are tender and flavourful thanks to the asado glaze. The sauce isn't as sweet as what's found in Chinese barbeque pork buns, but it also doesn't need to be as flavourful as the bread, despite the bun's size, is also thinner - especially the bottom, it almost melts into the sauce. Slice into them and you'll see there's also half a hard-boiled egg in the middle. This isn't traditional, rather a twist Lovely Pao made to their recipe. In fact, the business started off as a way to make ends meet, when the owner was unemployed and facing financial difficulties. She made the buns in her kitchen, selling them to friends and family, and worked at perfecting the recipe. Instead of making them too runny, she offered a thicker sauce on the side for people to add themselves.