Toppings Tree is one of those low key Filipino spots you end up circling back to when the craving hits. I Its very homey. Crispy pata and lechon kawali are where its at. That crunchy pork fat situation is real and they don't skimp on portions. Java rice and silogs hit, munggo is hearty, and most of the meat dishes are well-seasoned and tender. This is the type of place you go family-style so you can try a bit of everything. Can't complain about the service. Spot can look a little worn, but you're here for the food, not the aesthetics. Not every dish is perfect (had lumpia and fried rice that were just okay), but value and portions carry. Solid go-to when you want Filipino comfort food. Would come back, especially for that crispy pata. read more

My coworker and I got takeout from here for lunch during the week. I ordered a vegetarian fried rice. The fried rice was plentiful, but it was a little oily and just okay. We ordered at the front and waited outside until our order was ready. It didn't take a very long time. There aren't a ton of vegetarian options, so I don't know if I'd come back myself. I wouldn't mind going back with my coworker if they wanted to go. read more

My friends and I were craving Filipino food, so I suggested we come to Toppings Tree. My brother has brought home food from here in the past which was really good, including their Crispy Pata. This time around I ordered the ginisang munggo with pork, which was a hearty mung bean stew with lechon in it! It was piping hot and enough for two people. The people who work here are really kind and patient, and the other people who stay and eat seem to be friends with the staff. Overall a comfy environment with no-frills decor. Unfortunately, I have to knock off a star because our order of lumpia had a couple of pieces which were undercooked inside. Maybe too many pieces in the fryer at once? I'd come back, and I want to try Toppings Too as well! read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Ginisang Munggo - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Ok this review based on a door dash order for lechon kawali that came to me piping hot, crunchy, and full of flavor! The plus side: the generous portion size! I can't comment on the service or restaurant atmosphere just yet but will update this review once I visit. And yes I will visit because I am still craving for their lechon kawali. read more

Eeek! I haven't written an update to Toppings Tree in a loooooooooong time. So many visits, so little time. After COVID, the restaurant hasn't been quite the same. On a recent visit, I drove over only to find they only do to-go orders on Wednesdays. Did you know that? The restaurant and bathroom look a little worse for wear, but the food still satisfies my craving for deep-fried pork fat-give me my lechon kawali, yum! On another visit, we got multiple lechon kawali plates, garlic spinach, and an order of halo halo. In addition to my recent lechon kawali, lumpia, & garlic bok choy, we've also had the Special combo plate. I tried the lechon kawali and crispy chicken combo. The chicken was a leg quarter. It was dry and didn't satisfy like that lechon. read more

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Food and service were great! As noted in other reviews, they have generous portions for their food. The Crispy Pata was cooked at its best, light and crunchy. Glad to find another Filipino restaurant in San Jose. The facility needs more ventilation. It was a cooler day today but could imagine how hot it can get be inside the resto during hot days. read more

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Pretty reasonable prices was out of luck since I wanted to get their Java rice with the pork chops since that's my go to order here but they didn't have any Java rice. Decided to go with the dinaguan which wasn't a bad choice at all. Was delicious and they give you a good amount with rice for that price. Would come here again so I can get that Java rice. read more

This 5 star review is for their catering. I have 2 go to local Filipino restaurants for my catering orders, including this one. It all depends on hours and what I need. Toppings Tree can do same day, especially on weekdays and non-holidays. The planner in me puts in order at least one business day in advance. To celebrate last class of semester, I treated my students to pancit. They prepare several styles of pancit and I ordered them the "guisado" which is only the cellophane/glass noodles. I personally enjoy the "miki-bihon" which is a mixture of cellophane & egg noodles. There is a decent ratio of veggie/protein to noodles. Enjoy as a side dish rather primary source of protein and veggies. Like in Philippine shops in the homeland, they have a mini storefront to buy one of your favorite nostalgic snacks. Dine-in only in the later part of week. Other days are to go only. read more

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The food was tasty but I had frustrating experience when the male owner called me out for forgetting my order, saying it was because I was using my phone. Hopefully the service can improve in the future. Mind your own business Mr. Owner read more

We decided to try this restaurant while waiting for our latte art class to start. We shared the 3 selection of silog and chose beef tapa, lechon kawali and loganisa. We also added the side of the tomato, onion and salted egg salad. The Java rice was different from the typical garlic rice you'd get with your silog. This was just missing a runny egg yolk to top it off. The portion was large enough to share with someone else. read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Beef Tapa, Lechon Kawali, Grilled Longaniza with Java Rice - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came here on a Thursday for lunch. It was around 11:30 am so it hadn't gotten busy yet. Parking- gps leads you to the back parking lot. You have to go through the corridor to the front to spot the restaurant. Service- it was good. Food: -Sinigang with shrimp: huge soup. It was a little too lemony for my taste. But my girlfriends who grew up in the Philippines, they liked it. -Liang: it's a mushy tarp leaves. It's not aesthetically pretty but it is very tasty with chucks of delicious roast pork -inihaw na belly bangus: the grilled fish was also very good. -Crispy Pata: this was the BEST and the highlight. The ham hock was fried to a perfectly amazing crunch. Seasoned just right and paired with the vinegar was awesome. Loved it so much, ordered a take out one to give to a friend. read more

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A few months ago we came to try this place since we were hungry and have also been to the sister restaurant Toppings Too (great names lol). Mainly, there isn't much of a difference in the food quality, it's the same p=menu items and same price overall. We ordered some of our favs: sizzling sisig and grilled tocino with java rice. both were great as always with great char on the tocino. The main difference though between Toppings Tree and Toppings Too is that this restaurant is much more spacious with plenty of tables and leg room. While Toppings Too is cramped and stuffy at times (which has its own charm as a humble hole in the wall), whereas there's brightness in the restaurant that is a bit more inviting. read more

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Nothing left mid-day. Shop was empty! NO ADOBO. Like, WHAT?? Completely empty hot trays for a Filipino place is crazy to me.

I had lunch here. I ordered the Nilagang Baka. The food prices are very reasonable compare to Max's . The food was good and service was great. However, the place needs a major upgrade especially the men's restroom. This will be a go to for me when I'm in the South Bay Area. I will definitely be back for some more Filipino food. read more

Ordered this online for 23$ and they don't even fill it up, just half of the container. Absolute ripoff paying that much and only giving half read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Background: Toppings Tree is a hidden gem and a filipino food go-to for those living in the Santa Clara/ San Jose area. Amazing filipino food with large servings will definitely not disappoint. Location: Being near the downtown college area, there is free parking across the street but may be busy depending on the lunch rush. We came here with our church family and the line outside was long around 12pm-1pm so expect to come early. Food: I recommend everything on the menu honestly but if there is one thing to try first it would be their beef Sinigang. The meat-on-bone was huge yet so soft. The Crispy Pata is cut in large cubes that would have you reaching for your cholesterol medicine after enjoying a few. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Toppings Tree of you want authentic Filipino food. It is perfect for large groups or for a family lunch date. read more

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Me and a crew of 7 came here after work on a whim. I'm from Stockton California and have had a lot of Filipino food (home cooked & restaurant). This was some of the best I've ever had. I looked up the restaurant during the meal to share with a friend and was shocked to see it only had 3 stars. That was certainly not a 3 star spread. All the meat was perfectly seasoned and markedly tender. Java rice was on point. Service was excellent and food came out fast. Give this place a try! read more

Really great food! I had the chicken adobo plate and tried the halo halo, definitely will be back! read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Chicken adobo plate - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This place is near the cafe that I frequent, so I thought I'd get a light snack to eat. I decided to order the calamari, which I believe took about forty or so minutes, before returning home. The ambiance of the restaurant was alright - there were a couple of people there, and it looked clean for the most part. After getting my food, I proceeded to get stuck in traffic multiple times which resulted in me returning home in a bad mood with the hopes that the calamari would somehow redeem it. Unfortunately, it didn't. Some of the pieces were alright, but many of them ended up being soggy. The portion was also a lot to get through, so I had to package some of it as leftovers. The experience could've been better, but I think considering the circumstances that I had the food, I'd probably have to try this place again later. Hopefully the other food items they have are better than the calamari. read more

The portions are huge and prices are reasonable. A great Filipino restaurant I would like to revisit. View the pictures and see if they pique your interest. If it does, give it a try. read more

I give a chance even I see mostly of reviews are bad , but I will say yes they burned the food here not worth it . read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Burnt Lumpia ,even my dog will not going to eat this - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We order takeout from here all the time! Everyone who works here is so sweet. We love the sisig and tocino. Their portions are pretty generous for a decent price. Definitely recommend! read more

Look, my fiancé and I don't have that many Filipino food options near us so when we were in the area getting boba and we see a Filipino restaurant that smells divine.. you bet your bottom dollar that I'm going to want to walk in and sit myself down. But I didn't. I politely waited till the waitress noticed me and then I chose a table. The menu is extensive and because I couldn't decide what to get, I opted for their combo meal and choose the pork belly and bangus fish and my fiancé got their longsilog. The food was good and it came out in a timely manner. It was enough fat for me to feel like my heart would stop in the middle of my meal and I had enough leftovers to make another meal the next day. Parking is all along the street and timed. The staff was friendly and this place is worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Combo plate - bangus and pork belly - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This filipino restaurant is located at the corner of Jackson University Plaza in Santa Clara, with a bit of street parking nearby. Got the grilled longaniza rice plate (with fried egg), and bistek tagalog rice plate, large enough dishes for sharing and/or leftovers. Lots of menu items to choose from, but they don't do bbq skewers here anymore according to the staff. Friendly and efficient service. They seemed quite busy around 6pm on a Monday, but they did get orders out quickly. It was about a 15-minute wait for my order, not bad for hot freshly made food, longanisa sausages with great flavor and a nice char, the bistek a generous portion and made just the way I like it, tender beef slices, nice balance of seasoning not too lemony and not salty, but so good that I'm satisfied just eating saucy rice and sauteed onions. The restaurant has a spacious dining area with plenty of seating, but on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, they're only open for takeout orders. Regardless, based on my recent experience, I'd say they've improved over the past few years in all aspects. read more

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* toppings speciality combo with daing na Bangus (milkfish, pictured left, lechon kawali (top left), and Java rice (pictured right) - the milkfish was one of the items that we liked the most out of what we ordered. It was a little sweeter than other fishes which was pleasant. It was the least oily compared to the other dishes we got. The lechon (pork belly) was huge and crispy. Even though we know it is a very fatty and oily, it stuffed us up real quick. The dipping sauces paired well with the fish and lechon. The Java rice was decent, it added flavor to the sides that we got. With more garlic it can be more fragrant and flavorful. *sizzling sisig - this dish was waaaaay too oily for our liking. Every scoop had oil residue dripping from the spoon. It made us feel very icky and made us lose some of our appetite. We got two spoons and squished the sisig to try and get the oil out. A lot of oil came out. Unfortunately we could not finish this dish. It tasted fine but after a couple of more bites we were over it. * Sinigang of the day (beef) - the sinigang was super sour. This was our first time tasting sinigang and did not expect it to be that sour. The closest we can compare it to is Asian sweet and sour soup, but it was even more sour than you can imagine. The meat itself was very tender and soft, but it was also too fatty. We could also not finish this dish due to its sourness and the fattiness. * halo-halo (not pictured) - probably the best thing out of this restaurant but not the best compared to other halo halo places we have tried. It was straight up sugar but that sugar helped counter all the fat, oils, and sodium we ingested. For $5 not bad but there are better places. Overall, this restaurant was not our favorite. It gave me stomach problems and even throwing up after eating at this restaurant. The staff were friendly, but this place is just not for us. Some may say, I still have stomach problems til this day. After eating at this restaurant, we both felt icky and nauseous. read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This is a great filipino restaurant that has been a local favorite for years. My family loves the longanisa and crispy pata here, and you can order your meats a la carte or silog style. We usually call ahead to order and they're always very friendly when you go in for pick up. read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Filipino food that provides homey vibes and great service. No wait to be seated and quick turnaround of the food once ordered. Pictured: sizzling sisig. Very flavorful pork with great additions of onion and garlic bits that enhance the dish. Love the pieces of lime if you choose to squeeze some on and makes the dish pop even more. Doesn't come with rice but would highly recommend adding the garlic fried rice plate that you can share with others. Was surprised with the quantity of food provided given the price point and had some to take home. Hit the spot when I was craving Filipino food. 8/10 will come again! read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Last time I came here was 13 years ago and it was good now I came here and made an order to go and it was awful. We paid 1495 for adobo and rice that they charge me extra four and I'm gonna show you a picture we got half a carton of rice and the adobo was feeling bones. And it didn't taste good. The pan was supposed to be chicken and shrimp. It literally had three shrimp and we each found about four chicken that were very tiny and it was so salty that we wound up just throwing it away. I spent over $50 here because 13 years ago it used to be good. The service was great. The person at the front was wonderful. I don't know her name, but the food was not good. I saw the people around that ate in house and they had big portions, but if you take takeout prepared to have half a carton of rice, even if you pay extra to have the garlic rice and if you want adobo to go prepared to just have bones and I paid extra for the rice and I got less than half a carton and the adobo was a joke. It was all bones .The only thing that was worthwhile was the lumpia and they said it they said it had shrimp and chicken. There was no shrimp but we enjoyed the chicken just like the lumpia. We found literally three shrimp on top f I never found any chicken but it was super salty and it was never good like it used to be. I'm very disappointed because I spent over $50. It was just horrible. I will never go back and I'm so disappointed because I traveled so far to go there because I was craving Filipino food, and I remembered after over a decade that this place used to be good and when I walked around, I saw people with their food with full plates, and when I brought mine to MY Son to share there was nothing to share except the pond that had three shrimps no chicken over salted we threw it away. I wasted over $50 if you want real Filipino food maybe it's better if you dine in don't take it to go just don't go there. That's all I can say it's not real Filipino food anymore the adobo doesn't even taste like a real adobo if you want a bag of bones for 1495 with not even a half of rice when you pay extra and the rice is still plain and you get almost no meat then have at it but if you have real Filipino family, they are gonna laugh at you read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - The amount of rice I couldn't believe alone in a regular size of a to go container that I paid extra for, and it did not taste good - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Service was great here! Fast and friendly servers. But the food was just okay for me! The lumpia had green peas and corn in it (not sure if it was fresh or from a can) The palabok needed more flavor for me, the portion was good. I like the sisig bangus. The binagoongan was just okay too. The place was clean. To-go boxes were ready for customers to grab at any time. read more

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The portions are great, it tastes like home cooked not commercialized. This is my 2nd time to order and still no regret...very satisfied!

Was craving Filipino food and found that Toppings was open, yay! I ordered the crispy pata, pork sinigang, beef caldareta, pinakbet, shanghai, rice for to-go. It took about 25 minutes for our food. The inside of the restaurant is quite large. Got home and got to eating! Crispy pata was delicious! Pork sinigang was also good, could have been more sour. I like mines to be super sour, lol. Pinakbet was also tasty. Shanghai was good; nothing special. Would definitely return to satisfy Filipino craving! read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The food was amazing here! Me and my husband have been exploring Filipino cuisine more and this place is at the top of our list now. When you first arrive you'll place your order at the host station and if they're busy you'll wait, when your food is ready they will seat you. Today when we went in it was very busy so we ended up waiting a good amount of time but it was worth it. It's busy for a reason for sure! The employees were so sweet and helped us understand some of the menu and asked us how we enjoyed the food which I appreciate when experiencing new cuisine. We got the combination plates that come with two meats and rice. I picked lechón and fried chicken with Java rice and my husband picked lechón and BBQ NY steak which was all so good. The size of the lechón was crazy and it was so juicy and tender. The Java rice was also amazing I hadn't had anything like it before so it was awesome to experience. For dessert we got the Halo Halo, it was very unique shaved ice with ice cream and condensed milk with some inclusions like banana, jellies and I think beans? The flavor reminded me of cereal milk. Sweet and creamy! We would totally come here again and recommend it to others. read more

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I tried this place for the first time on Thursday 10/09/2025 I ordered the Pancit Bihon, Lechon Kawali, Fried Chicken, and 2 servings of Java Rice. I didn't order a combo plate I actually order the family size order of each dish. Unlike most of the Filipino Restaurants in the area this place makes your order fresh when you order it. While I was waiting for my food at the restaurant I noticed this place is very laidback, nice and quiet with some soft rock playing in the background. The wait was worth it. I ordered the meal for take-away and much to my surprise they handed me 2 large bags of food. I took my bounty to my office and proceeded to chow down - WOW! The food was still very hot and very delicious. I was a little taken aback by how large the portions were on all the dishes - I mean there was "HELLA" food so obviously I couldn't finish it all, NOT EVEN HALF OF THE FOOD. If you are in Santa Clara and you want some Filipino Food this would be a great place to sit down for a meal. read more

I ordered 4 items of food through doordash and it was really good except the rice was stale.

My wife usually goes to Toppings at least once a month to pick up an order of Panncit Miki Bihon and other dishes for her elderly mother. Usually the order is fairly good. Yet on my recent order on Sunday, March 30th, the pancit contained mainly noodles with only 2 shrimp, a smattering of tiny pieces of chicken and hardly any vegetables. When she called and complained to the person on the phone, she received an excuse that "I will check with the cooks in the morning." What a lame and unsatisfactory response. A warning to others: Check your take out order before you leave Toppings because your pancit may have no toppings. read more

Not sure why this place is even operating. They use the same type of ribs for the sinigang and kare-kare. They need to cut it at least in two so people can put it in a small bowl. Not much vegetables in any of the dishes. The halo halo mango ice cream is not good quality and barely ingredients in the cup. The only good is the fried pork and the sauce. I tried this place for the 2nd time and for sure not coming back. read more

Authentic filipino dish. I ordered through doordash but my food always tasted fresh and well packed.

2.75 stars "could have been better" (low due to staff service) Would you believe its been 12 years since visiting this joint. It was a 4 star back then, Here's are the (+) 1) Same location. Easy to find on the corner. 2) Dishes had large portions. 3) Lechon kawali (fried pork belly cubes) are delicious TOP PICK 4) Dishes we're not over salted, seasoned lightly. 5) ice water was placed on tabLe, without asking. 6) Dishes arrived hot and steamy. 7) Self serve are to pick up to-go or leftover boxes. In between (-/+) 1) Pancit sotanghon noodles were delicious but noodles were too thin. I've enjoyed the thicker glass type noodles and that's what I was hoping. But it was thin like Angel hair. 2) BBQ chicken was not too sweet and not dry, but not on sticks. It was a good portion along with the steam rice. 3) If you like self seating, this is the place for you. Kinda reminds me of a casual divey place. They follow you with a menu tho, then follow up with a paper placemat, a plate, a napkin and eating utensils per person. Here are the (-) 1) 1st impression: Messy entrance, full of signs. 2) mono-movement and momo-toned wait staff 3) Lack of friendliness: Just the "get the order done" approach, 4) Took at least 5 min before acknowledged at the door. 5) Took along time for someone to take the order. 6) Staff never circle back to check in after dropping thehot dishes. 7) Staff dragged their feet. I heard the slap of a flip flop or slipper. read more

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My first time trying proper sisig at an authentic Filipino restaurant. My friend recommended this place since their family comes here often. I would give it 3.5 stars. We got the Sizzling Sisig, which come on a skillet. The pork belly was fatty, crunchy, and oily. There was definitely more fat than meat though. It was seasoned very well and had a lot of depth of flavor when you add the lime on top. I thought that the jalapeños were bell peppers and took a big bite of them... OH MAN, that was spicy. Be careful if you can't take the heat. Keep in mind: Rice is $1.25 extra per person! They give A LOT of rice, which is great since the sisig can be oily. Customer service was okay. They are very straight to the point. Order at the counter, sit down at a table, and pay at the counter. Although they bring the food to your table, they never come to check on you for water or napkins or anything. Be prepared to walk up to the counter if you need service. read more

Toppings Tree Restaurant - Sizzling Sisig ($11.95) - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

workers are so nice and kind!! the food is so good too I love this place! I love the lumpia and the fishballs. The garlic rice is really good and fresh! read more