Manila Eatery

What's the worst thing someone can bring to a potluck?(A) One 2-liter bottle of off brand cola.(B) A pack of hotdogs with no buns.(C) Something from the grocery store with a reduced price/day-old sticker STILL on it!This is always up for a hot debate...along with what's the best thing to bring to a potluck. How about what's one of the best crowd pleasers?LUMPIA!I did a price comparison for seven Filipino restos from SF (Excelsior/Balboa Park) to DC/Colma area and Manila Eatery had the second most reasonable price: 100 pc lumpia shanghai for $40!The first is at Fil-Am ($37) but good luck trying to reach a live person on the phone.The other restos I contacted are charging $50-$55. Manila Eatery offers chicken or pork lumpia shanghai. I called in and ordered 100 pc, half pork and half chicken lumpia shanghai. They need several hours' notice for pick-up (cc's accepted). The lumpia shanghai is rolled tight and uniform, cut into thirds and fried to a golden-brown, crunchy deliciousness. The pork is more flavorful and moister than the chicken. But, a dip into the sweet and sour sauce...problem solved. They add vents to the takeout boxes (no tray) so the freshly fried lumpia shanghai will stay crunchy. Overall, pretty solid lumpia shanghai and the price is right. If you're looking to bring some savory, crunchy deliciousness to your next potluck, Manila Eatery got you!

Clean mom and pop with comforting food! It's like a Togo place but you there are tables for you to dine in I love their friend bananas eggrolls!! So good! Rice is soft and fluffy so it's good with any of their entrees.

It was my first time here The couple behind the cashier are very friendly I ordered one of their 2 item combo plate . For a $15 ( tax included) + tops I was expecting a bigger portion. They put 2 tiny ice cream scoops of rice . The food quality and taste was not satisfactory. I was so hungry and I was around the area and as always I wanted to try something new .

Fantastic Filipino Food!! Manila Eatery has that cafeteria-style mom and pop type feeling right when you walk in and their food is truly authentic. The 4/5 stars is just because their cleanliness could be a little better and their menu options aren't always available. I think they are still getting on their feet after COVID - a few times they have been out of some of the staple dishes (longaniza, lumpia, beef stew). It's sad because when they do have it, the flavor is on point! I'm just waiting for their standards to get back to give them that 5 stars

I'm glad these folks made it through the god-awful period of the pandemic when a lot of small businesses, especially mom-n-pop type establishments found it hard to stay in business.This family business appears to remain strong and their food selections are ample and very good. I really enjoy the warmth and hospitality of these folks. I'm a fan of fried marinated bangus and these people, out of the many restaurants I've tried, so the best job.One other bonus about this place, there's a lot of parking. I enjoy this place quite a bit.

I almost felt disrespectful at this portion of this two item plate. $13 for two white rice scoops. Literally 2 tiny pieces of beef Kaldereta with all veggies. 2 little chicken adobo pieces Then 5 little Shanghai lumpia's for $3 probably wouldn't come backs

I had family visiting from Virginia and they specifically requested for Filipino food, specifically, chicken lumpia. Of course, I'm happy to oblige since I don't eat pork. So glad Manila Eatery was open on a Monday and most of all, serve chicken lumpia which is rare. Man, I ordered 5 orders and there were 8 of us. I'm bummed I didn't get a chance to take a pic of everyone's order. Once they sat down, they started to eat. Staff: there was a nice lady who helped us out. We weren't familiar w the dishes so we were asking lots of questions. It's not a fancy place but food is not bad either. It's served buffet style and you choose between 2-3 items. This way, you can have more than one main entree.Food: we ordered chicken adobo (could use more chicken breasts or thighs to have more meat), chicken lumpia ( must have been good cuz I only got one. They are a bit tinker than what I'm used to) fried fish (it wasn't too greasy) longanisa (I was told it was delicious, pancit, nilaga and turon for dessert. Price: is very reasonable for the portions. Location/Parking: restaurant is located at Colma Metro shopping center so there's plenty of parking spaces. I'm addition before or after you can walk off what you've eaten and go shopping. This place may not fancy but food is good it gets busy during lunch time. I highly recommend coming as soon as they open which we did or go after lunch crowd has dies down. Enjoy!

I have been coming to Manila Eatery for a few weekends now due to visiting my Mom in the hospital and she always asks that I bring her some Filipino food. This place opens fairly early, food is always hot & ready, the ladies who serve at the bar are always really friendly and helpful. They serve their dishes turo-turo style (like a buffet) so all you have to do is choose your entree (either one entree or two) with a combination of rice or pancit (noodles) - pretty similar to how you'd order at a Panda Express. They offer the traditional items for breakfast like longanisa, daing na bangus (fried milkfish), adobo, etc. I don't see very many dessert options but, then again, I'm usually only here during breakfast. I'm sure they have halo-halo on the menu but I just hadn't noticed. Price range for a combo platter $10-$12 approximately. All depends on whether you choose one item or two. Food is really good. Fairly priced. Owners are hospitable too. 5 stars.

From Bayhill to Metro Colma, Manila Eatery has been my family's go-to turo-turo spot. Family owned with good Filipino comfort food. We have never been completely dissatisfied with this establishment. The flavor of their dishes is consistent while portions and pricing is subject to changes in our economy. It's a typical turn-turo where you literally point to whichever dish you want, the ambience is minimal, it's comfort food so one can't expect an upscale environment. Service is also consistent and the staff are always friendly. The trick is to know what time of day to get at their dishes, you snooze you lose. If I can recommend my top dish, it's their chicken Mungo. It's the best delivery vehicle for bagoong next to Kare-Kare.

Fantastic service Excellent foodI have to put Manila Eatery No.One in my Filipino food.