This is a spot located in Liberty Station and it's a great spot for home cooked Filipino meals. We got the chicken adobo and the longanisa for breakfast. Both items were actually pretty salty... I've had these before and I don't remember it being this salty and heavily vinegar based. Either way. The food was pretty good. I think we got there a bit too early as they still needed time to open up shop before they were ready to take orders. Nonetheless they were respectful and were transparent that they'd need time to open up and also to cook the dishes. Since this is in liberty station, it can get pretty loud in here. The seating is also all shared among the other restaurants so finding a table can be tough. It's also near the air strip so if you eat outside expect it to be loud from the planes flying by. Overall, pretty good for a "taste of home" Filipino dish, but my only gripes are the pricing (it's on the pricier side), the saltiness (shout out to the vinegar) and the timing (Filipino time that we all know and love lol). read more

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Very decent. A++ for the Lumpia. Tastes like a family recipie. Nice length and consistency, perfectly fried (though I like it a bit more crispy). Area of improvement may be the Sisig. The pork to rice ratio was nice, but there was a missing element. It needed a bit more fat or some binding agent. Wife and I split these two during the work week and it was a more than perfect amount for the both of us. read more

White Rice - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

3.5/5 overall. Pros: I really appreciate the White Rice stall at Liberty Public Market, and all their locations are consistent with their options. It's conveniently located in front of tables to enjoy your food, and the stall decorations highlight and introduce Filipino food and culture. Cons: inconsistency. Online, the location says they're open at 10AM on weekends, but i've noticed on 3 different weekends they've opened at 11am instead. A lot of people order online for pickup, and we waited over 40 minutes for an in-person order of two bowls, due of the influx of online orders. The bowl we received had more of a burnt egg than fried, as pictured. read more

White Rice - Longanisa - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love seeing Filipino food vendors! We were waiting for them to open up so once they did I stood there at the register. There was a guy and a girl working and neither of them even looked at me. They were definitely open already based on the time but didn't even bother to say anything at all. I waited an awkward amount of time and finally asked "are you open?" And he responded yes as if I was the one bothering them. So strange and really off-putting, kinda didn't even want to buy anything from them at that point but I knew my kids would really like the pandesal. I was hoping for sisig but didn't see any on the menu so just ended up getting the pandesal and lumpia shanghai for the kids. It kinda took a crazy amount of time just for those 2 things considering I was the first customer. I didn't even hear them call out my number or name and just happened to see it sitting on the counter. But they both came out fresh at least. The bread was really fluffy with a toasted exterior and I liked the whipped ube butter with it. The lumpia was nice and crispy but nothing super unique about the flavor or presentation. I'd round up to 3.5 for the pandesal but otherwise probably wouldn't go out of my way to return based on my first experience. read more

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Visited the Liberty Public Market location and the service was friendly and fairly quick. We ordered the Lumpia Gulay and they didn't have enough, so they were kind enough to give us some Lumpia Shanghai free of charge. The Uber Pandesal was nice and I really liked the Ube butter spread on top. For my main I got the Lechon Kawaii which is pork belly over a bed of rice. The dipping sauce it came with added some flavor but I enjoyed the dish more without it. With the exception of one piece, most of the pork belly pieces were nicely crispy and moist. They were really nicely seasoned and very filling. The garlic rice was also a nice flavor boost to the overall dish. read more

White Rice - Lumpia Shanghai, Lumpia Gulag, Ube Pandesal, Lechon Kawali - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

Glad to find Filipino food within Liberty Station. Pros: -casual environment. You order at the cash register, pick up your order, and you can either dine inside or outdoors. -their lechon was nice and crispy -good size portions! Cons: -n/a read more

White Rice - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

FUXS GIVEN = 4.0 ******************* Food = 4 I can't say it's the best Filipino food I've ever had but it's still fucking delicious. I went with the pork adobo and Shanghai lumpia UX = 3 Order at the counter style in a bigger food market. The whole market was dead but White Rice had good vibes. Service = 5 Server and chef were top notch. Great quick service. read more

White Rice - Counter - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

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If you want Filipino Modern/Fusion, the flavors here are pretty good. I thought prices were high for Filipino food considering San Diego has a large Filipino population/businesses. The raw onion was a bit overwhelming for me in the Sisig (and I normally love raw onions), but I liked the garlicky flavors and the perfectly cooked egg. Service was great though! read more

White Rice - Sisilog - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

Moving to SD I was recommended a few spots, this was a common talk of the town. AMBIANCE: Parking: Liberty Station! There's parking and there's not parking. It really depends on the day, time, and if there are events but for the most part there's good street, meter, and plaza parking. Seating: It's very community space so find a standing table or eat outside and enjoy! Vibes: Liberty Station is a signature place to visit if you're in San Diego from the food, activities, or community! Whether you're in the mood to socialize, study, or dine, this is your spot. It's in a marketplace so you'll see a lot choices. The restaurant is relatively simple with your counters and screen-menu. There's some decor paying homage to Filipino culture, which feels welcoming and comforting as a Filipino. Great place for a grab and go FOOD: Sweet Pork Sausage Silog (Recommend) Delicious! Their longanisa (sweet pork sausage) was enjoyable - soft, lightly charred, mildly spiced and sweet. This is usually embraced for breakfast but appreciated all day long. The green onions gave it a good kick and the pickled veggies (atchara). The rice was well cooked - not too soft and hard with a good amount of garlic. The egg gave it a nice savory umami touch. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! I had a gift card and they had some issues but they resolved it. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Excellent! Simple choices, good prices, and a pleasant experience! As a Filipino it's timely to make these dishes so it's great they're able to make these bowls presentable and great comforting flavor. Thank you, Chef Phillip Esteban and team. I wish you all the best! #FilipinoFoodMovement TIPS: * Silog means garlic rice and egg! read more

White Rice - Woot! - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

First time seeing this place at the Liberty Market at Liberty Station. Perused the menu and wanted to purchase the Ube Pandesal. However they were sold out already!!! Oh well next time. I ended up just getting the Calamansi beverage!! YUMMMMMMMM I so enjoyed it!!! I will be back again in hopes to get a taste of ube pandesal. read more

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I having lunch right now.. I ordered Sisig with rice the guy ask me if I want anything else.. I said soda..The food take 30min..I nod.. After about 30min ..my number was called I asked for the soda after he gave me my food..He said you didn't order a soda.. I look as the receipt and he forgot to ring my soda..I said ok.. I made a comment "you busy ha? He smugly said NO..it's not that busy.. We're handling it..I smile and thought to My self..Your food taking 30min and there only 2 of you..and it look like you wanna strangle someone for not coming to work..anyhow..the sisig was good.. I enjoy it a lot Smile.. read more

I'm in town on vacation and was craving some god old fashion filipino food. The longganisa was cooked perfectly--I love a good sear on them! The garlic fried rice was also cooked super well with a great garlic and pepper balance. I've never made or had the longganisa topped with fried garlic and it was a game changer. The lumpia Shanghai we're also freshly fried and crispy. Perfect flavor, always balanced with the mae ploy. The service was fast and only took about ten minutes or so to cook. There was no line so it was quickly done, and they take Apple Pay which was so convenient after I forgot my wallet at home! read more

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I miss this place. I've had this dish 4-5 times and only one of the times it was overcooked. The other times it was perfect. Crispy outer skin and juicy and tender in the inside . Ube pandesal here is also AMAZING with the Ube butter. Should've taken a pic of that too. I'll go back here fasho. read more

White Rice - LECHON - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

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I craved for Filipino food and my husband took us here because of their Ube pandesal. Bread was freshly baked, loved the spread that came with it! Lechon kawali and lumpiang shanghai was also tasty and cripsy. The sisig lacked flavor though it's my fave dish. It taste way far from the legit sisig which is kinda understandable to. read more

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Got lunch here in Liberty Island, San Diego. We got Spaghetti and Tocino with rice. Foods are tasty and freshly prepared. Service was decent. The place is very clean and trendy. Love the displays and atmosphere of the store. Lots of parking spaces outside. read more

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10/10 would recommend!! It was my first time to this part of Liberty Station and as soon as I saw this Filipino restaurant, I knew this was the one!! Great selection to pick from, I went with the pork adobo bowl. Good portion sizing, not too much and not too little. The pork was cooked perfectly and was super easy to bite into. Never doubt the flavor here ever! read more

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My husband and I have always enjoyed white rice. Unfortunately we had a not so great experience this past Sunday. We always get the chopped pork belly and chicken bowls. This time my husbands bowl was missing an egg and the bowl was just messy. By the time he noticed this we were already gone and I tried calling to talk to someone but I don't think this location has a phone. It's a let down for sure, especially when an extra egg is +$3 and we didn't even get the one that comes with the bowl. read more

White Rice - Messy pork bowl missing egg - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been here and the other locations multiple times. At the beginning, it was amazing, especially seeing a new Filipino place. However, over time the consistency has gone downhill. As a Filipino, it is disappointing to see them change the traditional names like "Sisig" to "chopped pork bowl." It is like we are being colonized through our food. Today I ordered an item I've never seen, the Kare Kare. It is not traditional or anything that I expected it to be. The peanut taste was nonexistent and it lacked that sweet and salty sauce expected in Kare Kare. It was good, but not what I wanted by any means. It was more of just beef and eggplant in an unknown sauce. When I asked the employee for bagaoong, they looked at me like I was crazy. Sad to see it like this. Probably won't come back again. read more

White Rice - Kare Kare - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

This location is located inside a food court area with many other stalls. Parking can be very hard. The stall wasn't that busy and food was made in about 15min. 6/10 Lechon Kawaii $15 - very basic dish that came with 3 pieces of roasted pork and a fried egg over a bunch of rice and a bit of veggies. Pork was pretty plain and you only get 3 small pieces. Pictures all show around 5 but definitely not the case. Egg was fine and sauce that comes with it pairs really well with the rice. For $15 this is insanely overpriced so I do not reccomend. 5/10 Ube Pandesal $9/3pc - The bread itself is just Hawaiian bread with very little flavor. The ube is nonexistent so it seems like just food coloring. At it was soft and airy pillow bread. They also did not mention that they ran out of the ube cream that comes with the bread so this was absolutely trash without the cream. I had to go another one of their other locations to get the cream for the bread. I do not recommend getting the bread unless they have the ube cream in stock. 10/10 Ube Cream - consistency between whip cream and butter. It was sweet but with the bread is just perfect. Melts really well when the bread is hot. Ube flavor is strong. read more

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I always get the Grilled Chicken. It is delicious and unique how they prepare it with over easy egg, garlic rice and pickles veggies. It goes so well with the vinegar. The Lumpia and the Calamansi drink are a bonus to me. It's definitely a treat whenever I go there. A must try for sure! read more

I had high hopes for White Rice after seeing good reviews on Yelp and other social media but unfortunately, it was overwhelmingly average. I ordered the Lechon Kawali bowl and although the lechon was pretty good, I don't think the high price was worth the small portion size. Like 3 pieces only?? I also tried ordering the Ube Pandesal but they ran out which was a huge bummer. Service was just ok... the cashier didn't seem like he wanted to be there and wasn't the friendliest. My verdict is pass on White Rice because you can get Filipino food elsewhere in San Diego for better prices and bigger portions. read more

White Rice - Lechon Kawali - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

Had to return for the ube pandesal - still yummy with that ube butter. Also ordered the grilled chicken silog, longanisa silog, and the chopped pork belly silog. Portion sizes were good. Enjoyed the pork belly with the onions on top - perfect combo with the egg and garlic rice. Kiddo enjoyed the grilled chicken and hubs enjoyed the longanisa. read more

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It is located in a food hall, Liberty Public Market. They offer filipino dishes with a modern twist. I wanted to try the Sisilog or the Lechon Kawali Silog, however they were out of pork belly :( I got their Ube Pandesal and their Ube Milk Tea. Ube Pandesal - Warm, soft, delicious bread rolls. The whipped ube better that came with it made it even better! Def recommend it! Ube Milk Tea - Strong ube flavor, however it was a little too sweet for me. read more

White Rice - UBE PANDESAL - 5/5 - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

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Oh my lord, I love everything Ube. I got an order of the ube bread and ube cookies. The bread and butter are to die for. You can see them making the ube butter right in front of your very eyes. Be prepared for the warm, soft bread and incredible butter. Pretty sure you can just get the butter on it's own. The cookies are very good, and they come pre-packaged. The're good, but I think they could be better if warmed up before eating. read more

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My wife got the Tocino Manok bowl from White Rice which was loaded with grilled chicken, pickled shallots, a sunny side egg and garlic rice. The chicken was seasoned so well and had a really tasty garlic, tangy flavor. The pickled shallots and runny egg paired well with the perfectly cooked rice. I probably ate about half of her bowl! While the bowl was excellent, the Ube Pandesal is a MUST try. It is a Filipino roll made with ube and there is a paired ube butter to enjoy with it. It reminded me of purple Hawaiian rolls but even better. Definitely can't wait to go back and try the other bowls on the menu! read more

White Rice - Tocino Manok - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

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Located within a nice eatery, this Filipino place def stood out to me. It's not cause I'm Filipino (it probably is) but something about their nice little decor outside caught my eye. The longanisa was so good. It had a nice char to it and very juicy. I loved the presentation of the bowl and everything about it. read more

White Rice - Menu - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

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White Rice is not your standard Filipino restaurant. It has a more elevated style to it. I say that for reasons such as the food presentation is better than any Filipino market-styled restaurant (like Erlinda's or Pinoy Food Market), it is priced higher than said market-style restaurants, and it is located at a hip place like Liberty Public Market. The food is always consistent when I go. I will say, you must order the lechon kawali and longanisa. The lechon kawali has that crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, which is what you want from such a dish. The sauce it comes with is savory and sweet, at the same time, and completes the dish (along with the egg). As for the longanisa, it is a staple breakfast item at any Filipino household -- add the cilantro, carrots, egg and garlic rice that White Rice has to offer and you have another winning meal. I still need to try the ube pandesal! Fun fact: the chef/creator behind White Rice, Phillip Esteban, was previously on Food Network's "Chopped" ...and won! read more

White Rice - Lechon Kawali and Longanisa - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

While this location has potential, I was disappointed by a significant hygiene concern that affected my overall experience. During my visit, I observed that the same employees who were preparing food were also handling transactions at the cash register--without changing their gloves in between tasks. At no point during my wait did I see staff change gloves after touching the touchscreen register, which is frequently used by multiple customers. This lack of glove changing raises serious concerns about cross-contamination and food safety. Touching potentially germ-laden surfaces and then immediately handling food poses a clear sanitary risk. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and implements proper food-handling protocols. With improved hygiene practices, this establishment could offer a much better--and safer--dining experience. read more

White Rice is one of the many delicious options at the Liberty Public Market offering variety of dishes most notably their silogs. My son chose the longsilog, as it comes with longaniza, atchara, egg, and garlic rice. Very decent portion and well presented (no pic, my son annihilated it before I got back to the table lol). Of course, vinegar is optional :) c'mon longaniza and garlic burps are crucial! Ahahaha! So ono! We'll be back for sure! Salamat po, White Rice. read more

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White Rice is one of the food places in Liberty Public Market. I was in LPM to do a Yelp Elite perk at Kebab Craft. I also checked out Bao Bar. The pricing lately are off the charts for all places but I wanted some pork sisig for lunch along with my pita sandwich. On the counter I saw some ube cookies that I love and got those too. This spot is popular with lots of Filipino dishes in the right amount for newbies. They also have one of my favorite desserts - Taho in two flavors (skimmed tofu). Overall I have visited both sites now, one in Liberty Public Market in Pt Loma and the one in North park. The LPM location seems busier ( lunch time) but if you're patient, you can order and walk around and return to pick up your order. Food was great and always reliably good. read more

White Rice - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

White Rice is a place that serves good food, but if you're looking for Filipino food, isn't the place. The wait times are bad. The ube drink is great though. I had adobo that didn't even taste like adobo with "green onions " that were cilantro. Overall bad read more

Food: 4.25 out of 5 My partner and I ordered the Ube Pan de Sal and the Lechón Kawali meal. Loved them both. The bread was warm and fluffy. The ube flavor was present and they even provided an ube butter if you wanted more ube flavor. The Lechón Kawali was spot on! The rice was flavorful, pickling to balance the rich flavor of the pork belly, and last but not least the pork belly was cooked to perfection, crispy rind and juicy meat. Environment: 5 out of 5 Loved the vibes of this place. Staying true to their roots while showcasing the best of Filipino food. Service: 5 out of 5 Overall: 4.75 out of 5 Let these folks show you how delicious Filipino food is! Flavors are spot on and presentation is there for those looking for Instagram likes. For me, I loved that I paid a fair price for great portions. Without a doubt they can execute! Can't wait to see what y'all add next to the menu when I return to SD. read more

White Rice - Lechon Kawali and Ube Pandesal - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

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(Rating: 3.5 stars) White Rice is a solid spot with a delicious take on favorite Filipino dishes. I wasn't sure what to expect or how it may stand out among other Filipino spots, but I was willing to take a chance because at the time of my visit, Filipino food was exactly what was calling to me. The taste and quality exceeded my expectations beyond what I imagined. Flavor was on point and left me with a smile and feelings of "home" with each bite. White Rice is located inside the Liberty Public Market. I stumbled upon them during my lunch break while in San Diego for a conference. At the time of my visit, they had a steady flow of customers, but were doing a good job of quickly moving through the ordering line and efficiently pumping out orders in a timely fashion. Everything was cooked to order, so though there was a little bit of a wait for the food, everything was hot and fresh. My order consisted of the Sisilog and Lumpia Shanghai. The sisig was crispy and oozing with flavor. The garlic rice complemented the sisig and accompanying fixings so well. Again, the flavor was undeniably amazing. The lumpia was fried to perfection with just the right amount of filling. I ended up circling back to give praises to the chef/cook. Upon stopping by, the guy making the food wasn't there but the cashier and helper were present. When approaching the cashier to let her know I thought the food was great, I was surprised by her lack of a emotion or gratitude at the praise. I thought maybe she didn't hear me or the compliment wasn't clear, but after rephrasing my message, she still had no sign of happiness or appreciation. Whomp! Such a sour interaction and not even one word of thanks for the positive words. I ended the conversation by politely asking to pass my praises to the cook and the only reply I received was, "umm, okay. " Though the service experience ended on a bad note, the food was good. Definitely a solid option for a tasty meal. I don't know if I would be able to get myself to visit again solely based on the poor interaction I had with the cashier which is a shame because the food is good. It is hard to support when the frontline staff interacting directly with customers can't even pretend to be grateful for the support. read more

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We came here Easter and had the Lechon kawali. The pork was small and very hard. The rice was also hard and had very little garlic flavor. I didn't know it doesn't come with egg anymore. The picture on the menu shows the egg and what a disappointment. This place used to be my go to spot when in the area but not anymore. The only thing good was the sauce. read more

My opinion is that if you're going to charge the equivalent of what it would cost to purchase the ingredients to make a quantity of 5 to 7 meals then the expectation needs to be set. Cleanliness seems to be an issue at this place As well as the lack of authenticity, not to mention the expectation to provide a gratuity for less than desirable service. This place is still young, but with hopefully with some constructive criticism it can and just might evolve. read more

It's so nice to have quality Filipino food available at one of SD's most iconic spots. I love this spot and my absolute favorite item is their ube pandesal with the ube butter that comes with it (chef's kiss!!), but I also really enjoy their sisilog + calamansi iced tea. My partner is new to trying different kinds of Filipino dishes and loved their sisilog as well, rating it a 10/10 and calling it the perfect mix of crispy/spicy/sour. Raised in San Diego, I know there's lots of great Filipino businesses in town and that's why it's so exciting to see a newer Filipino restaurant on the scene offering refreshing concepts without compromising any of the quality I love to have when I'm back home. I no longer live in SD but I love to come back around to this business and hope to continue enjoying meals here for years to come. read more

White Rice - sisilog - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

While in San Diego, this place was recommended when I mentioned a trip to Liberty Public Market. I ordered mushroom & tofu sisig. It had wood ear mushroom, crispy tofu, boonie peppers, onions, pickled shallot with garlic fried rice. The plan was to eat some of it and save the rest for later. Well, that didn't happen. It was so good and hot. The garlic fried rice was everything! The crispy tofu made it all the better. Many people do not like wood ear mushrooms, but I love them. The texture enhances the flavor for me. Quick and friendly service will leave you happy and full! read more

White Rice - Mushroom & togu sigsig - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been seeing White Rice on social media for a while and have been wanting to try it so when we hit up Liberty Public Market, I was excited to see them as a vendor. White Rice is in the corner, in front of an Empanada spot and table seating in front of it. They have a small menu but a good variety of choices. I tried the Lechon Kawali Silog and ube pandesal. Lechon was good, a little bit over cooked so it was more on the drier side. I'm not a fan of Mang Tomas sauce with Lechon, and would rather have banana ketchup, but the garlic rice and vegetables paired really well. The ube pandesal is a must try! The pandesal itself, didn't really taste like ube, but it was fresh and soft, thay it was fine by itself. The ube butter though??? SO GOOOD. I'll definitely be back, I'd like to try more dishes! read more

Food (5/5 stars): Liberty Public Market is a San Diego foodie's dream. I recommend White Rice for yummy Filipino food! The Lechon Kawali was fatty, crunchy, and savory Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: it's a tad expensive * Wait Time: quite long on a Wednesday for lunch * Service: very good and friendly * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's one of the many vendors in the Liberty Public Market food hall read more

White Rice - Lechon Kawali - Filipino Near Me - San Diego, California

Read my lips through this review... "Don't come here if you're hungry!" With that being said this place has a lot to offer and is a top option when deciding where to eat while visiting the food hall. The Sisig Bowl and Lechon bowl are excellent choices! Large enough to share with someone. Their Ube cookies are tasty and super soft. Their staff are friendly and work diligently to get orders processed. Remember to tip well! read more

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