Qsina 8 in Union, NJ, is an acclaimed Filipino-Asian fusion restaurant. Diners and costumers like…read moreme praise the authentic homestyle dishes, standout flavors, generous portions, and exceptionally very friendly and warm service, though some of my companions note a plain ambiance and higher price points ( for me their pleasing food quality and taste outweighs the price ). The Chicken Sisig, Palabok, pork BBQ and sizzling Biko with ice cream are a must-try from the food menu. The appetizers, like the piping hot vegetable lumpia and their humongous portion of Halo-halo as dessert are highly recommended by me and other reviewers. When we dined at this place, the whole staff gave me a feeling as if I was eating at an aunt's house, with the owner and staff providing very welcoming, family-style care. I have been living in NY for more than 30 years, have already eaten in so many low and high-end Filipino restaurants, in terms of food quality and taste, I may say this by far is the best that I have experienced. If given the chance to be in New Jersey again, I will definitely, 100% be back to this place for their delicious and flavorful food. Some of my companions point out that the seating area is relatively small, which can lead to limited availability during peak times, and a few note the interior decor is fairly plain but it did not matter to me because the food that I ordered/tried were great and amazing (properly spiced, cooked very well and soooooooo delicious!! ). Food portions are generous, presentation was appetizing and excellent, staff service was attentive and great ( I noticed that our water glasses were always filled up which is a service very consistent in so many high-priced restaurants that I have been ). Table setting is good, food utensils and plates were very clean ( yes, I checked it! ). I am extremely satisfied with my food experience and the hospitality of the owner and their staff in this Filipino restaurant. HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE!!!

I have given this place a few tries they were much better the first time around but this time…read morearound I decided unfortunately it's not for me . Service wasn't that great and we were the only customers there at the time then other guest staggered in . I'm all for restaurants thriving and always wish them luck but holy cow prices are crazy average appetizers are $16.50 or more and entree dishes are $25 or more for serving sizes and flavors are really lacking in a lot of dishes . Lechon was cut thinner not the usual big chunks and the oil tasted old and was greasy . Sinigang with the Baboy was very underwhelming the Baboy wasn't boiled down enough . The sisig has too much of a soy sauce taste and way too much mayo on top . The chicharron bulaklak was okay could have used a bit more seasoning and seemed to be a popular item that day . The BBQ stick was decent but not for $18 . Being Filipino myself I know everyone has their own way of making certain dishes so people may like it but in my opinion I've had better at a few other spots . Wishing them all the best .

Atmosphere: 4 Walking in, it's a bit dark and gloomy…read morefeeling. I'm glad they're still open despite the pandemic, so that also means we didn't eat in. The staff wore masks to serve the food. Portions: 5 We got their spring rolls, the soup, chicken and pork skewers. There were huge pieces of chicken and pork on the skewers. I was also given a lot of chicken in my soup. Flavors: 5 The flavors taste really authentic. I've been to the Philippines and my husband has been there a few times so we know what to look for in terms of authenticity. I also got and tried their tapioca corn rice dessert resembled a Vietnamese dessert. It wasn't too sweet but definitely not the kind to have the whole thing in one sitting (at least for me!). I would recommend trying it. The fact that my husband and I stumbled into the shop randomly, we were really happy with the food. I think they could update their interior a bit and at least brighten up the place a bit. As a take out place, it's quick and tasty!

Filipino restaurant and filipino items grocery store. Tight spacing but gets the need done. Accepts…read morecredit/debit cards. No high chairs. Street parking. See images for further reference.

This place definitely put Filipino foods to try back onto my list. Given the first disaster of…read moreFilipino food I had was fried pig intestines, this definitely made me see that it's not only weird organ meats that they serve. Lunch is pretty decently priced - it was 7.50 for the 2 sides and noodles. They gave me a shit ton noodles, but they were dry and had no flavor. I reallyyyyy wished I had hot sauce. I had the steak and the fried chicken. The steak was pretty good, but the fried chicken was way below par. The workers are super friendly and tried to have everyone served, but along the way, everyone's orders got mixed up and everyone had the wrong sides. I ended up switching the lumpia with steak. I wish they mixed up my fried chicken instead haha. But the portions are definitely generous. Don't know about coming back here for Filipino, but thanks for putting Filipino food back on the map! Oh and their plantains fried in like an egg roll wrapper shell with syrup - yummyyyy!

A filipino restaurant with a filipino merchandise for grocery on the other side. Parking is limited…read morespace at the back, street parking is also there if you're lucky. Accepts credit/debit card. High chair seen. See images for reference.

My boyfriend and I ordered the 16oz Iced Leche Flan latte and Ube latte (with espresso added). Both…read moredrinks tasted exactly like their names and had a rich, smooth flavor without being too overly sweet. For savory items, we ordered the tocino sausage and spamganisa sandwiches w/ egg added. My boyfriend thought the spamganisa needed some sort of kick like hot sauce, but we both agreed the tocino tasted better: it had a nice balance of sweetness and savoriness. For sweets, we ordered the caramelized honey butter toast and ube champorado croissant. The honey butter toast was aesthetically yummy, but was difficult to cut into and the bread tasted slightly overcooked so it was hard to bite into. However, the ube champorado croissant had a nice crunch and ube filling inside! The service was quick, the area where the cafe is located is nice and the decoration and lighting made the cafe very aesthetically pleasing. However, they do have limited seating, but if you go around the morning on a weekday, there might not be too many people which is nice if you're not into crowds. We would recommend: Tocino sausage sandwich, Ube and Leche Flan latte & Ube champorado croissant We would definitely come back to try out the other drinks and food options!

If I lived in union, I'd become a regular, no question!…read more Stepping into Ayala, you are greeted by the friendly staff and the wafting scent of freshly brewed coffee It's clean and neat, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Seating is available, but we chose to take it to go. As for the goods, get ready to devour some of the best coffee/desserts you've ever had! I decided not be basic for once and pick something new. And I was not disappointed in the least! - The Cassava Latte "Inspired by the Filipino dessert cake, made with condensed milk and coconut. Contains dairy": Beyond amazing!! Sweet and uniquely flavored, I could go back for this guy day in and day out! It also made me want to try cassava cake because it's just so good. My friend got the ube latte which was okay, but if you want a supremely delicous latte, I'd try this guy out! - Ube Champorado Croissant: Flakey and buttery, with a generous amount of ube filling. Adult and child tested and approved!! Definitely takes your basic croissant to the next level! - Chocolate Kouign Amann: Perfect cheewy, flakey texture with just the right amount of chocolate. Not overwhelmingly sweet. This was probably my favorite of the two! If you haven't yet tried Ayala Coffee, you really should add it to your list! It's worth every penny!

Feeling hungry? This no-frills nurse-owned spot has the cure! Their tasty Bistek (beefsteak) is…read morebistek-ular- so tender and perfect for events or a hearty meal. For lunch or an early dinner, choose from a buffet they handle that usually has Lumpiang Shanghai (little fried pork or beef egg rolls), Diniguan (savory pork dish), and other standards. Take your time in their eatery or grocery and enjoy their warmth (and the macapuno ube ice cream). Service is great and the flavors will heal your cravings! NOTES/TIPS: **Park out back for easy access. Between Tacos Mexican Grill 2 and Anvy Nails. **If you're unable to place a catering order face-to-face, call them at 908-349-8849. They'll call when it's ready for pick up.

Very good selection of hot plate food for combinations plates. The seating is very limited, but…read moredon't let that stop you from taking the food to-go. They have a catering service that include a lechon option. Most of the floor space is dedicated to their food mart. They have a good selection of Filipino food, snacks, noodles, ect. There is street parking. But they have a large parking lot in the back of the building for the shops in this plaza.

We randomly walked by this place after pickleball from Lincoln Park. We saw the $16 buffet sign and…read morewent for it! Food (5/5): Delicious authentic Filipino food! Tons of options with my favorite being the lumpia. There were also a variety of pork and chicken dishes plus some desserts. The pancit noodles and fried rice were good too. Service (4/5): Mostly self service where you get the buffet food and then put away the dishes yourself. Ambiance (3/5): Not the fanciest looking spot but feels authentic like a mom and pop restaurant in the Philippines.

Be still, my mom 'n' pop-loving heart--I think I'm in love!…read more Hidden away in a part of Jersey City no PATH train has ever brushed past is this feast of Filipino deliciousness, which on Sundays turns into a $16 (yes, $16!!!) all-you-can-eat buffet. $16! For AYCE in this economy? They're practically paying YOU to eat! I can't remember every dish I had, but I remember loving the hearty Sisig, the savory Pancit, the umami Adobo, and the flavorful Kare Kare. For dessert, we couldn't quite figure out why all of their fresh fruit--including watermelon and pineapple--were so sweet and juicy, but we didn't really ask questions. And the Puto Ube (steamed ube-flavored rice cake), which they make themselves, was the pillowy stuff of Cebu gods. I told myself I would only have 1 piece. That became 10...and then a multiple of 10...and then maybe another multiple of 10. The staff even gave me the remainders to take home. I think they were amused by my...appetite. Bottom line: If you've been craving that homemade flavor that only a Lola or Tita can make, get your butt over here. The money you save on this buffet could literally offset the longest Uber ride. Also, the decor is very much bare bones. I'm pretty sure the janitor's closet at Costco is fancier than Pampaguena. But that's just fine for a hole-in-the-wall treasure like this. One tip: Even though their hours are listed as being all afternoon, don't come here at 3pm like we stupidly did, as the kitchen had stopped making new food by that point. Come at a normal lunching hour.

Easily one of the best Filipino places I've ever been to! We ordered their bagoong fried rice,…read morespamsilog, and lumpiasilog. All were very, very tasty. And the small serving of bagoong she included on the side was awesome! Not too salty and very savory. We loved how everything was served on banana leaves.. a very traditional touch that most other Filipino places don't ever do. Don't get tricked by the location.. you walk in through the glass doors and they're right there, but there was nobody working there! Turns out that that one is just their bakery; the actual restaurant is further towards the back. I had to call twice to confirm their location, and when we finally made it she graciously gave us free calamansi juices for our troubles. Such good service and excellent food .. five stars all the way!

Don't know when this place even opened for it to have closed so fast. This place doesn't actually…read moreexist. Not sure why it hasn't been removed from yelp.

Pinoy sweet tooth: SUCCESS!…read more If you're an ube lover, this spot is definitely worth a visit! The ube cheesecake was SO good, and the ube bread was just as delicious. Add in the solid desserts, refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, and good service, and you've got yourself a winning combination. Basically, a one-stop shop for all your ube cravings. I'll definitely be back for another round! Casual ambiance.

I'd give it more like 3.5 stars. They are pricey for a place that serves some of your food on…read moredisposable plates. I'm not sure how they determine what dishes go on what, but my UBE PANCAKES were served on a plate and my LUMPIASILOG was served on a disposable paper plate. UBE PANCAKES $14 (but $12.99 on their website??) - 2 medium sized plain pancakes drizzled with ube sauce and topped with a ton berries. The price is kinda justifiable due to the amount of berries they top it with. But ube flavor was lacking (as I suspected) because ube extract was used. LUMPIASILOG- $11.99 - 9 pork lumpia with garlic rice and an over easy egg. Delicious lumpia. They tasted home made. This dish was satisfying. I just didn't appreciate the disposable plate. TURON LATTE - $5 - A well made latte, but tasted nothing like turon. It just tasted like caramel. BIBINGKA CHEESECAKE $8 - Tasted like a regular cheesecake. I thought maybe I was given the wrong item? There was nothing bibingka about it. But it was a good cheesecake. UBE CHEESECAKE $8 - Just a really purple cheesecake. Also, well baked, but not much flavor. I would come back just to get the cheesecake to- go. But I know not to expect it to taste like biningka or ube. If you're just craving a really good cheesecake that is not overly sweet and has the best texture, theirs is worth it. Service was lacking. I felt like the woman who took my order, im guessing the owner, had a bit of an attitude. She looked like she was busy and was juggling everything herself and seemed like she was inconvenienced when I walked in with my family to place a dine-in order.

Good experience while in the area . Service was quick and associates were nice ! It was pretty…read morespacious and decked out on various of colors ! Food was rated a 6/10! But the UBE pie was super good !

I already sent comments to Jollibee website for "suggestions" of today's service. Too wordy to…read morecomplain all. Yes, agree with other Filipino's comments that this branch does not serve much Jollibee food that is loved by Filipinos. "Special orders" will take more time. They will serve the others first before the specials. The big poster ad for special, honey garlic chicken will also take time even when it is at 12 nn, peak lunchtime. It's special promo. Filipino manager nicely made it for me even though there was another lady at the back than can help her. This lady just hang around the front and waited too. They did prepare the longer orders for others. All a halt waiting instead of just completing one simple order that is in high gear promo. 1 order only. Others were served even they had more orders. Seems to happen often in this branch. So disappointed that I will not go to this branch anymore. Manager was fine with it. Okay.