Paraiso Native

★★★★☆ 4.4 (151) • $$

"Fast and friendly service. The food tasted great and the portion size for the price I was charged for was decent. Ordered the two meat combo that consist of 3 Longanisa and dinuguan along with 2 big scoops of rice. The flavor of the diniguan and the extra sauce on the Longanisa was delicious. I liked how they had the sausage in extra sauce that made it seem like it was smothered in gravy. For dessert, I had the pandan and jelly cup. One of the best Filipino dessert I have ever had. I recommend this place over maresol any day!"

Taglish Halo Halo Boyz

★★★★★ 4.7 (9)

"This place hits the spot! Totally worth checking out! Portions are huge! Service is fast and friendly."

Kilig

★★★★☆ 4.2 (54)

"Excellent modern Filipino cuisine but at a steep price. I went here without reservation and the hostess was able to immediately seat us, and this is likely because it was on a Tuesday dinner so it wasn't as busy. The place is nicely decorated and there is a small menu, which speaks to a quality over quantity type of place. Their cocktails are Filipino-inspired, and we got to try most of them since there weren't that many options.We got the sinigang wings, lumpiang shanghai, kare kare dan dan, and pork adobo for food and grilled piña mezcal, kimlet, ube mojito, and beautiful for the cocktails.Sinigang wings - very tangy and perfect pairing with the slightly sweet mango sauce on the side. This one is a hit for everyoneLumpiang shanghai - fairly standard lumpia, made into 4 long pieces, quite crunchy and the filling is good. However, this is a bit steep for $14 so just get the wings only if you want an appetizerKare kare dan dan - their siganture dish. I like the noodles and the flavor explosion from the garlic and chili oil. The short ribs are very tender and mesh with the thick saucePork adobo - coconut-heavy flavors with tangy notes like a variation of adobo. We paired it with 2 orders of rice (tbh 1 order is enough for 3 people to share) and we enjoyed the sauces to the endOf the cocktails, all of them are fairly strong, but the grilled piña mezcal is most fruity and the kimlet is stronger and smokier. Beautiful is 1 shot with beef broth side by side, so $18 for that is steep relative to the more sophisticated cocktails on the menu but it is a good pairing experience.Service is good as water refills are fairly common and they do a good job clearing and replacing dishes throughout the meal.The -1 star is due to the extremely steep increase of pricing in such a short period, far more than many restaurants I have eaten, ON TOP of the mandatory 22% service charge. For example, the Kare Kare Dan Dan used to be $18 then $21 then now $26 before tax/tip in a span of a few months. As a former $$ restaurant on Yelp, this is more like a $$$+ as we spent over $200 for 3 people for a supposedly "casual" meal."

Fil Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (113) • $$

"I have always wanted to try Fil Cuisine because Filipinos were raving about them on FB. I finally had a chance to go and was not disappointed! The restaurant is clean and well-lit. There are pan de sal and other baked goodies on display on the main counter as you walk in. Good thing we came early because there was a birthday party with a buffet setup that arrived when we were finishing up. The two servers were friendly and engaging. We ordered lumpia; tokwa't baboy; lechon kawali; pinakbet; Coach's chicken; fried rice and bangsilog. Every dish was tasty and flavored well. I loved the lechon kawali (crispy skin and tender meat). The tokwa't baboy was also really good (not overly sour). I also liked the chicken (sweet). We also ordered dinuguan and pancit Malabon along with Spanish bread, cheese roll and sylvanas to go. I didn't care for the pancit Malabon because it was more pancit palabok with thicker noodles. Would I return? Definite yes because food is good, and service is top notch!"

CheBogz

★★★★★ 4.7 (63)

"I grew up in Hawaii, and my next-door neighbor was a Filipino family. When all of their kids would head to McDonald's, I would sit in the kitchen with their mom and watch her cook. She would feed me until I could barely walk. This place not only brought back fond memories of that time, but satisfied every craving I might have. Pens it may look like it's easy because it's just a bunch of noodles. But there is a specific flavor and texture that it Hass to have in this was amazing. The chicken adobo Was so on point. Lumpia were delicious. And that green sauce practically stole the show.Honestly, I would give it five stars if it were open a little bit later. They're mostly open just for lunch. I could eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Super friendly service, and extremely clean, bright, and colorful interior."

Max's Restaurant - Seattle

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (311) • $$

"We came in at 7:15 tonight on a whim. I was really excited! I was drawn to three things before even seeing the menu-the cleanliness of their restaurant (SPOTLESS.), their tasteful modern chicken art (which I love) and their story (on the back of the menu. The restaurant's history is really cool!). We ordered the lumpia, Kare-Kare, and the Pancit Palabok. We were going to go with the veggie lumpia, but the waiter said that they only had pork. We went for it anyway. The pork lumpia was perfect-it was savory, chewy and tasty. It came with a red sauce (we think it was the banana paste, but it tasted a little different). It came with a pickled orange which we really enjoyed.The pancit palabok was wonderful as well. While I wasn't the biggest fan of the balance of the flavor of the sauce, I liked everything in it. The lemon juice really made this dish shine. I have never had a pancit before though-next time I am going to explore what sauces to pair it with, and what ones I like. The quality of the food was outstanding, even if this wasn't necessarily for me.The Kare-Kare was great. It was a little sweeter than I anticipated, but the flavors were solid. I would have had this with rice (which we didn't order). The service was great. We were walk-ins with less than an hour to close, and everyone was friendly and we felt welcome even if we were some of the only people there. I would come back! There are some things that I wanted to try that we didn't get to."

The Heritage-Filipino Favorites

★★★★☆ 4.1 (22)

"I was in Federal Way for work, and saw that there was a Filipino restaurant nearby, so of course, I had to check it out. I don't often eat Filipino food, so am always excited when I find a new Filipino spot around. The Heritage Filipino Favorites, however, was not my favorite. I visited during the lunch hour on a weekday and the place had a few patrons dining in. It's located in a small business strip, so parking is easy to find and plenty. The restaurant isn't all that large, but there's enough space for groups. You order and pay at the counter then pick a spot to sit. At the counter where the food is, there were plenty of entrees to choose from, either as one or two-meat combinations with two scoops of rice or you can get the items a la carte. A lot of the options were pork-based. I chose the two-meat combination with the pork adobo and the bicol express. If you dine in, they have condiments, like calamansi sauce and chili oil to add some oomph. Nothing will ever be as good as mom's Filipino food, but I thought my combination was A-OK. My biggest complaint with the pork adobo was that most of the meat was fat, so had to cut a lot of it off. The Bicol express, which is one of my favorite Filipino dishes, was unfortunately, very bland. I was expecting a lot of coconut flavor and some spice as it normally has, but I tasted mostly pork. At least the meat was tender. It definitely needed something else to it.Overall, the food was satisfactory. I do like that there's a Filipino restaurant in the area, which we really need more of in the Seattle area. But I can't say I'd go out of my way to check this place out since there are other Filipino gems that are near this one and are much tastier."

The Chicken Supply

★★★★★ 4.6 (115)

"I came across the chicken supply through a TikTok and found out they were literally 0.5 miles from me. I made an online order for pickup the afternoon after as I've seen them sell out at 4:30pm (they open at 4!). Pickup was easy and on time. I thought the price was on the expensive side but after seeing the size and tasting the quality, I could understand.I got a drum stick and it was super juicy on the inside and the skin was super crispy and thin. I also got a chicken stick which is essentially chicken breast nuggets on a skewer. Overall all the chicken was delicious in flavor - it's slightly salty, sweet, and has some filipino flavors. Highly recommend.I got a side of crispy potato and they were definitely crispy! It was a mix of two different potatoes and nicely salted. I didn't get much of a garlic flavor though.Highly recommend a stop as their chicken was pretty good.Note there is a 15% added service fee even for take out orders."

Enseamada Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (243) • $$

"Located all the way up north in Everett, this place serves up some nice Filipino inspired dishes. There is a decent Filipino brunch spot in Downtown Seattle and all the way in Auburn, so to cover the north side, this place does it well. I went here with a friend for Friday brunch / lunch, and shared the ube pancakes with macadamia nut add-on, 808 mixed plate with beef BBQ ribs, and garlic noodles with garlic shrimp. I also got the coffee with ube sweet cream.The ube pancakes have great ube flavor and the sauce is not too sweet, which is my favorite level of sweetness. Despite a slightly watery texture of the sauce, the pancakes soak the sauce well and were not soggy afterwards. The garlic noodles were good with the shrimp which was quite fresh. The garlic flavor is more subtle compared to other garlic noodles I have had in Cajun seafood restaurants and modern Asian restaurants, but it was still fairly satisfying. I would rather do a more Filipino inspired dish if I visit again, like the sisig, instead of this one. The 808 plate has a little bit of everything to try, and is highly recommended if you just go solo, since the variety is there. They have lumpia, fried spam, and crispy shrimp along with choice of meat (which we got the beef BBQ ribs for $3 surcharge) and rice, salad, and mac salad. The lumpia and fried spam were a bit on the dry side, but the beef ribs were so tender and flavorful, almost fall off the bone texture. We paid a total of $62 approximately for 2 people, but the portions are huge so the amount of food is enough for 1 gigantic meal or 2 satisfying meals per person, so it is somewhat fair. For 2 people, 2 dishes is sufficient, but we just ordered more to try more stuff in general."

MeHari’s

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"Really rating this a 4.5/5. Wings were great, but they were too small! They definitely made up for it by throwing in a couple more to make up for the small ones, but my expectation of these were they'd be the regular sized ones. We got all 3 wing flavors to try. Definitely say, the 500 Days of Sinigang was my absolute favorite! Think Wingdome wings meets Filipino fusion! The Nutting Hill is a 'Kare-Kare' inspired wing and I was expecting that Kare-Kate sauce over the wings. They tasted more like a peanutey-curry sauce. Still good, but just not what I expected. Seksi Seksi was real good as well especially if you're looking for that spicy/sweet sauce for your wings. Sisig Gyro is a must and the OG lumpia is exactly what it is, tasting like your 1st cousin's mom's recipe straight out the kitchen! Definitely coming back again!"

Maresol Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (185)

"Not as good as other Filipino places I've been to. They had a limited selection because we came there a half hour before they opened and it looked like there was only one guy working there, so he had to cook in between working with customers. If we'd just gotten there a half hour later, we could have had lumpia and pancit. I'd be forgiving of the limited choices, but I didn't like how the one guy kept answering phones and when it looked like the call would take longer, he'd dodge into the kitchen to finish the call. I understand not wanting to miss a phone order, but one of the basic tenets of customer service is to pay attention to the customer in front of you, not the one on the phone. The customer in front of you wants to give you money right now, whereas one on the phone can cancel their order or might not come at all. Plus that guy was grumpy. Again, I don't blame him since it looked like he was doing everything alone, so maybe they should staff the place with enough people so that he doesn't have to do everything.They have sit down eating, but it's definitely divey. You want to eat your food and get out, which I guess is by design since they have limited space. You won't be wanting to hang out for too long, but that's fine for what the place is."

Archipelago

★★★★★ 4.7 (86) • $$$$

"Archipelago is easily the best fine dining experience in Seattle. Described as "Pacific Northwest cuisine through progressive Filipino American flavors", their tasting menu ($210/person) is completely unique. Chef Aaron Verzosa utilizes local ingredients in creating thoughtful dishes, inspired by his heritage. The elegant restaurant seats just 12 people, guaranteeing a personalized, intimate experience. Reservations are released on the 1st of each month at 2pm, for the following two months. For example, June and July reservations open on May 1st at 2pm. Seats go quickly, so be ready with fast fingers and internet right at 2pm. I attempted and failed to get a reservation for 4 people, but kept trying and eventually got one for 2 people (sorry friends). Upon being seated, my husband and I were welcomed, and presented beverage options. We did not plan on drinking, but the wine pairing ($86 per person) was too interesting to forgo. It featured exclusively wines from the Pacific Northwest! All of the selections paired wonderfully with the food, and we loved one of the Rhône varieties from Walla Walla so much that we took a bottle home. Every one of the 10 courses was not only delicious, but accompanied with a story. I loved how personal the meal felt. Stand out dishes included "Alaskeros" (Ivory salmon, Kamayan Farm ginger, raspberry escabeche), "Palaman", a simple yet deeply satisfying bread made with Edison heirloom wheat and topped with radish, and WA wild sturgeon with lingonberry sinanglaw and stinging nettle. Service was polished and professional, but just as much down to earth and relaxed. Chef and the entire staff were genuinely friendly and personable, making conversation with all of the guests seated at their table. We look forward to returning the next time we are in Seattle."

West Hill Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (228) • $$

"This place is great! I have came here for lunch and these are the great things about West Hill Deli:1.) Food is good2.) Lots of variety of things to order3.) Prices are good4.) Service is awesome and people are nice. Take pride in their work5.) Been in the area for a long time family run 6.) Easy to get seated7.) Pretty fast serviceI cannot think of any negative things besides maybe parking can get tough sometimes around lunch. I definitely will come back more in the future especially on my lunch break as I work in the area."

Barkada Edmonds

★★★★☆ 4 (228) • $$

"My previous visit to Barkada Edmonds was back in 1/19/18 which I gave a two star back then.I revisited this spot over 5.5 years later with The College Friend on 8/15/23. Both she and her friend have this on their routine dining rounds, I figured I should give this another try. Indeed there were improvements observed, so added another star.We got a nearby parking spot on this very hot summer afternoon. We decided to stop by during their happy hour, which was fortuitous for me since items ordered and consumed onsite from 3-5pm is 50% off. I ordered the Kalua Pig with cabbage, this came in a compostable take out box with steamed rice, a scoop of mac salad, and some greens. It was a hefty amount served and I ended up only finishing half of it. I was glad for the cold water in the self serve canteen containers, although the POG slushie looked enticing on the menu. I ended up eating the mac salad later (bit much mayo wise) and the rest of the pork and rice was consumed by The Homie. To be honest, I actually prefer laulau over kalua pig.The College Friend ordered her usual Pork Sisig which came with steamed rice, greens, and spicy chili sauce. She was a bit disappointed though that for the second time there was no purple sweet potato salad available. I would say this is a great bargain when stopping by during happy hour. Have some HH beverages and convo first, then take your conveniently packed food and enjoy it al fresco at one of many parks in Edmonds. Considering how compact the food/drink prep area is, they have decent menu selections, there's something for everyone.It was good to revisit and see that they have found their niche as the northend pioneer. There are also now other Filipino or island plate lunch spots in Lynnwood and Everett."

Tropical Hut

★★★★☆ 3.7 (9)

"Delicious Lechon & Kind owners!! If you're ordering for a special occasion or just to satisfy a craving then make this place your go to! you wont be disappointed."

Knee High Stocking

★★★★☆ 4.1 (911) • $$

"Such a great restaurant and cocktail bar! It is totally into the speakeasy thing where you ring a doorbell to get in. Reservations are really recommended here as the place isn't really all that big. The cuisine is Filipino inspired and it is so very, very delicious! Steve and I shared an order of lumpia which we always love but we especially loved Knee High's version!For my actual meal I got the Chicken Adobo bowl. It was so very delicious, flavorful, fresh and a sheer delight to eat! For dessert we got the Ube Bread Pudding which was excellent and finished out an extremely satisfying meal.But we wouldn't be getting the full speakeasy experience if we didn't get some cocktails so we didn't leave that stone unturned at all. I got The Lady in the Streets which was appropriately described as an anise forward cocktail which it certainly was. I personally love anise so I didn't hesitate at all to make that my first cocktail choice and it was wonderfully surreal to my taste buds! Pear of Gibraltar was my second cocktail. It too was a wonderful thrill but I liked the anise one best. I was tempted to get it a second time actually but the cocktail menu was so intriguing I had to try something else. Truly a wonderful, wonderful dining and drinking experience. In the end the bill was far from cheap but everything was a sheer delight and well worth it!"

Big Boys Filipino Food Truck

★★★★☆ 4 (89)

"I spotted this food truck once before, but for some reason passed right by it. Ever since that day, I wondered when we'd cross paths again, which eventually happened after a long several months! Before ordering, I browsed some photos on Yelp, which enticed me to order the Rice Bowl with Garlic Fried Chicken ($11) served with garlic rice and slaw. You can also add a serving of lumpia or a fried egg to any order for an additional $2. I was tempted to upgrade my bowl with lumpia, but it already sounded filling enough, so I left it as-is.For rice bowls, they offer a few different meats to choose from, but I was already craving fried chicken and garlic is always a plus. Unfortunately, the chicken did not live up to my expectations. Its dark brown crust indicated that it was overly fried, which was confirmed as I struggled to cut through it. Most pieces were on the drier end and only a few of them were substantially meaty. The chicken was drizzled with a garlic sauce; it had a slight tang to it which actually offset the oiliness of the chicken quite well. On the side were two mounds of rice topped with a delicious garlic crumble. That garlic was SO good... I would sprinkle it on anything! I also loved the slaw, which was crisp and mixed with a perfect coating of cool creamy dressing. Service was very friendly and personable. When I approached the truck, the cashier greeted me with a smile and genuinely thanked me for my support as he handed me my food. Additionally, while my lunch was prepared relatively quickly, I appreciated the clean plating and and neat presentation. Sadly, I believe the chicken just happened to be a miss on this particular day. I'd return again to give the rice bowl another shot with a different type of meat, or perhaps go for their tacos.3.25 stars."

Crispy Town

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (29)

"Five stars goes out to Crispy Town! My guilty indulgence is FRIED FOOD and Crispy Town does not disappoint! Food is displayed as a-la-carte, however the menu offered is a combination of mix and match entrees from single plates to HUGE party trays. Crispy town is well known for their crispy pata....DAMMMMMMN SO GOOOD!! Uber crispy perfectly cooked/baked/fried pork. The outside crispy and the inside is so tender and juicy on the inside. I can't get enough of the crispy chicken skin. They sell it fresh and prepackaged. My goodness, it's just the best snack ever. Crush it up and sprinkle it on your steamed rice. The crispy chicken skin is life!!! Shoutout to all the hard working ladies here. It truly is a hustle behind the counter. I'll ALWAYS BE BACK!"

Oriental Mart

★★★★☆ 4.4 (356) • $$

"Oriental Mart is famous for good reason! I have been twice during visits to Seattle and Chef Leila is a LEGEND! This is some of the best Filipino food I have ever had! (Sorry, mom and dad! )The sinigang and pork adobo are to die for. The lumpia is long and crispy and they come with your combo meal! The flavors just pop in your mouth and you become filled with euphoria. Come early or you just might miss the salmon sinigang. The signs strewn around the stall are hilarious and crack me up. There's a sign that says if you're going to complain about the price, go get yourself a Happy Meal! Hearing the staff shout your name and that your order is ready is reminiscent of your tita calling for you at a Filipino party. The counter space is small making it perfect for solo diners or travelers - but you may just want to bring a friend to help you eat or try more of the goodness!"

Musang Seattle

★★★★☆ 4.4 (514) • $$

"After hearing so much about this restaurant, I finally decided to give it a try. We had a reservation for 9:30 PM, which I thought was funny since they close at 10 PM. The interior has an intimate design and dim lighting. Great for catching up with friends or celebrating occasions.+ Pork Sisig (4/5): Classic! Can't go wrong. Great portion and I love that it comes out on the sizzling skillet. Very hearty and full of savory flavors. You NEED to eat this with rice. Not up for debate.+ Sinigang Na Lechon Belly (3/5): I've had better elsewhere, but it's not bad! Very rich and tangy broth. The various veggies were fresh and soaked up the broth well. The pork was the biggest let down for me. It was really tough and somewhat salty. I also felt this was a small amount for the price.+ Short Rib Kare Kare (5/5): DELICIOUS! The short rib fell off the bone from being so tender. The beef was definitely on the fatty side. I loved the addition of grean beans and eggplant. It really balanced everything together. If I'm being picky, I just wish it had more peanut butter sauce!Overall, I wouldn't say this is a MUST TRY in Seattle... but it's definitely a decent choice if you're willing to splurge. The menu is quite unique and you get good quality dishes that are recommended for groups. Family-style eating!!"

Jolorene's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (9)

"This is more of a 3.5 star but I'm rounding it up since the person is really nice. We came here with the intention of trying out her unique items as we saw interesting things on her Instagram. However, due to some post event, we were just able to grab a quick bite.We got 2 drinks:Ube lemonade --- I like this one as it's not super sweet and it was refreshingCoco refresher --this was supposed to be the less sweet one according to the owner but I disagree , However I do like the little hint of saltiness in the drinkInari tofu pockets with imitation crab and shrimp --- this was good. A little too saucy for my taste but it was fresh and good.My biggest critique was how long it took. Just for those 3 items, we waited almost 30 minutes...I'm not sure how long it would take if we order other stuff or if it's a busy day as it seems to be made fresh to order..."

Filipino Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (20)

"My family and I took a trip down to the Exchange to pick up a few things and noticed this food truck right in front. It was the first time we've seen it and once my boys saw it was a filipino food truck, they said "let's eat there." So of course, we decided to eat lunch here instead of our initial plan of eating tamales. As usual, since I have a large family we pretty much got everything that they offered for the day on the menu. This consisted of dinuguan, pinakbet, pancit, lumpia, lechon kuwali, pork and chicken adobo, and suman (yea we like to eat LOL). I got the pinakbet and chicken adobo. The adobo was good. Some people might not like their chicken practically falling off the bone, but I do, and this chicken did just that. The pinakbet, which is a dish of mixed vegetables cooked with pieces of pork in bagoong...was okay. I didn't really taste the bagoong in the dish at all. But since it was the only veggies on my plate I ate it all. My family liked their dishes though. My husband and 13 year old both had the dinuguan and lechon kuwali (can you tell, they like to eat the same thing) and my son practically engulfed his plate. The husband said the fat and meat on the lechon kuwali was proportioned correctly and had a good crunch. My son said his dinuguan had a good amount of fat in it. He likes fat so he enjoyed it. Like I said he engulfed his entire meal So if you like fatty dinuguan, you'll like it. My 10 year old also had the dinuguan and lumpia. He said the lumpia was good, but he likes his grandma's better =)My 6 year old had the pancit and pork adobo. He really enjoyed his meal and ate all of his adobo and almost finished his pancit. I asked him what he thought about the adobo and he said "it was good, it tasted like beef..." Well he's 6 years old, any type of meat is beef LOL I can't comment about his pork adobo but I did take a bite of his pancit and I thought it was average. Overall, if you're in the area, or should I say on base, and want to get some filipino food this is a good spot to try out. The owners are very friendly."

Fil-Am Oriental Food & Gifts

★★★★★ 4.6 (32)

"This family run indie shop has been in business for 25 years. Obviously, I've been under a rock since I've been a Shoreline resident for over 18.5 years. Always a good sign when there's a giant sardine ad on the storefront. I've often wondered where are the Filipinos/Filipino Americans in the north end. Found them - they're all lined up at Fil-Am Oriental Food and Gifts! The Homie and I did nearby Starbucks and Arcane Comics stops on Friday 11/6/20. I wandered in to check for chicharron, perfect for football game snacking. I walked in and was amazed at the available selection of a wide variety of items, plus brightness, cleanliness, and organization observed. Sometimes other Asian stores are a bit lacking in any of these aspects, but not here. Plus masks are required and appropriate social distancing for pandemic precautions are in place. Another bonus, so close to home!This reminded me of several shops I visited with my family growing up in Bremerton/Kitsap County. Nostalgia! But then I started wandering and scrutinizing each aisle...fresh produce, snacks, canned goods, frozen goods, seasonings and condiments, fresh baked goods, and other stuff and things. Need a barong? Need some religious statues? For all I know, they probably ship balikbayan boxes too. Goodness these folks have it all in this classic strip mall hole in the wall. But my eyes honed in and stomach growled when I saw the kare kare in the hot food case. Thank goodness I had steamed rice at home at the ready. Omg, tender oxtail, copious sitaw, bok choy, and eggplant in a savory peanut sauce accompanied with a small amount of bagoong. Yes, in addition purchased two kinds of chicharron. The Homie was so happy to try boba in a can and find Asian Ovaltine and peanut polvoron. The friendly guy working the register gave me a pro tip and said to come back tomorrow when his mom has more Filipino cuisine available. They open at 11am, but best time is at 12:30pm. So guess who was back again promptly on Saturday 11/7/20...yes, this person who didn't have breakfast or lunch yet. Grabbed some ube bread from Delite and Valerio to have a taste comparison. And eyes on the prize, I immediately lined up on social distancing dots on the floor. Tempted to buy mungo guisado in the refrigerated case, but waited patiently in line. The woman in front of me seemed to shop while at the register, however, the same friendly guy at the front counter wasn't freaked out at the growing line in the store. Focused customer service clearly is the norm. I had plenty of time to ogle the hot food case which during my second visit contained dinuguan, lumpia, fried fish and pancit. I also bought fresh puto! The elderly couple behind me were impatiently wanting me to move forward and later thrilled to know there was balut available. Yes, the available Filipino cuisine here is that eagerly awaited. The dinuguan, puto, pancit, and ube bread varieties were spot on. Filipino cuisine here is homemade with extra care and love. I am so appreciative of this indie culinary gem so close to home. Goodness knows with how my 2020 has been going, this is just as good as a reassuring hug letting me know all is good in the world."

Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.8 (4) • $

"Leigh was right! Salu-Salo does not serve your typical Filipino food. The white chicken adobo and sisig dishes smelled amazing when it was handed to us and they were fantastic. Next time you see them at the Market, stop by for a visit !!"

Mekenie Pampangga's Special

★★★★☆ 4.2 (222) • $$

"I found the hidden gem of Filipino food! It's a little hard to find, and quite frankly I was apprehensive because the area didn't seem to be well traveled or inhabited, but I felt daring and unafraid on this day. It's an annual tradition in honor of my Filipino mother, that on the anniversary of her passing I eat Filipino food. I felt it was a good year to change it up and try a new restaurant, from the usual (and very good) Kent establishment, so I came to Mekenie. So glad I did! Unlike the surrounding area, once inside the restaurant has an island vibe, is clean and well laid out. The staff is friendly and the food is fantastic! Check it out!"

Fou Lee Market

★★★★☆ 3.8 (144) • $

"I've been going to Fou Lee Market in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood for a long time predating my Yelp days. This is a long overdue review. Fou Lee Market is one of those indie Asian markets not in the CID, has a non descript exterior, crazy busy parking lot (I prefer street parking), but inside is a combo of grocery store - produce stand - butcher/fish monger - sari sari store - baked goods - and deli area. It's one of those Filipino centric shops IYKYK without having to make the further trek to Seafood City in Tukwila. Major draw is the deli area for getting generous lunch combos, all those tasty fried goods, and Filipino delicacies (assorted pulutan). Recommended are the variety of hot entrees available, served with steamed rice, fried rice, or pancit noodles. There's also fried fish like dilis, bangus, pompano, and mackerel. Pork lechon, crispy pata, chicken skin, chicken wings, but my favorites are picking up grilled BBQ pork on a stick, karioka on a stick, puto or bibingka. I had avoided visiting during the pandemic because it was not enforced about masks and social distancing. It was literally a free for all with some of the older folks practically mowing you down with their cart. I recently stopped by to pick up some Mochiko sweet rice flour, pancit canton noodles, and half a dozen meat sticks on 3/25/22 and it was thankfully not overly crowded. Deli counter and cashier staff still wore masks. I still shopped with a mask on since the store has rather cramped, narrow aisles, and wouldn't place any faith on proper HEPA air circulation.Well worn, well stocked. Decent stop if in the neighborhood."

Pepa's Lumpia - Auburn

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (74) • $

"Flavorful, delicious dishes in their turo-turo. Every dish tastes unique, varied, and different (unlike some hot food bars where "all dishes taste the same"). E.g. having two soup options to choose from really elevate the meal. Portion sizes are generous; can feed two people with normal appetite. Friendly staff. Will always be eating here anytime I drive past Auburn at lunch time!"

Hood Famous

★★★★☆ 4.4 (473) • $$

"Lovely Filipino cafe near Uwajimaya in the Chinatown International District (CID!). They serve drinks and food, as well as baked goods. Their speciality is definitely ube-flavored goods, which includes coffees, toast, cookies, cheesecakes, and more. We ordered the ube latte and pandan lattes with oat milk substitute ($1 upcharge) and the ube toast ($4). Ube is definitely the star flavor at Hood; very ube-forward and delicious in everything. The pandan was weaker, though I appreciated the aesthetic literal pandan leaf stuck in my coffee. The menu is pretty small and they focus on their few specialities. Next time I'll have to try some of the baked goods from their pastry case or sit down for a meal. There is ample seating and clean restrooms. The staff were very kind. Note that there are 2 pickup counters: 1 for your food and 1 for your drinks. They don't really call out names either, so our drinks were sitting for a bit. Parking can be difficult to find, as street parking is limited. I'd recommend combining it with a shopping trip at Uwajimaya, where you can get 2 hours of parking validated with $20 worth of purchases from inside Uwajimaya or kinokuniya."

Pinoyshki Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (420) • $$

"Yeah, I admit I've been under a rock for years and didn't have the opportunity to check out their original site in downtown Seattle. But once I saw via IG that Pinoyshki Bakery & Cafe was opening by the SIFF Egyptian on Capitol Hill. I made a mental note to self and ended up detouring from UW campus with The Homie. I was happy to score some nearby street parking, and definitely looked forward to check out their new location (1/18/24). Lots of high ceilings and natural light. Production area to the right and straight ahead, one is dazzled by a variety of baked goods. Nice variety of onsite seating. Ended up with four baked items, lemon bar, and cake; some eaten onsite, and some as takeout. Friendly counter service with folks clearly proud of their product line. Love the Filipino and Eastern European mash up with both sweet and savory items. Great location since they get a lot of pedestrian traffic and visibility from E Pine. Nice addition to the Pike/Pine corridor on Capitol Hill. Stop by for a quick bite, quality time to chill onsite, or have nicely packaged items for takeout."

Strita Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (53)

"First of all, thanks to fellow Yelp Elite friend, Richard U. who put Strita Kitchen and Chocolate Shop on my radar screen. I will go out of my way to try a restaurant site featuring Filipino cuisine and definitely for handmade bean to bar chocolate!I had the opportunity to stop by for lunch coming back south from the Bow/Edison/Bellingham area. It was a perfect detour off I-5 in Smokey Point/Burlington (2/12/22). It is located off the Smokey Point highway in a quirky spot between a quasi business park and housing development. But this is one of the spots I consider IYKYK. I had no idea Strita existed, if it wasn't for Richard's Yelp post and photos. The furthest north I've had Filipino cuisine are located in Everett and Marysville, respectively. The welcoming person at the register mentioned that they have been in business for three years. It is unique to have both a restaurant and chocolate retail shop with production area. I appreciated the nice selection of menu items and the very clean, aesthetically pleasing dining area. And of course, chocolate! I did buy a 70% plain dark chocolate bar from all the varieties featured in the display case. They also have a dedicated freezer area with Lopez Island ice cream flavors to add to their popular halo halo. There was only two folks waiting for takeout and larger party dining onsite when I arrived. Order and pay at the front register. They call your name and you bring your prepared dishes to your table of choice. There are warmed utensils, napkins, and a variety of condiments available. Plates and bowls are available per request for your party. However, no iced water. All beverages, water included, are available for purchase. It is to your advantage to have a larger party, as their entrees are very generous and shareable. I dined solo, but had boxed up leftovers to savor later at home. I ordered lechon kawali, dinuguan, and steamed rice. All items were fresh and piping hot. The lechon kawali - succulent pork with crispy skin. Nicely seasoned, it didn't really need the accompanying dipping sauce. The dinuguan was tasty - not overly vinegary or mineraly. And of course, generous serving of perfectly steamed rice, not mushy or dry. The entrees are plated with such care, where they are visually pleasing with the garnishes of peppers and green onions. I was able to dine leisurely and left satisfied. As I was wrapping up my visit, more folks arrived. Pairs, family trios, one group of senior citizens, others for takeout. Clearly the word was getting out, because I was not the only one where this was their first visit. Welcoming service, nice selection of Filipino entree favorites, ice cream and halo halo, and also bean to bar chocolates. Great find and definitely recommended!"

CEBU Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (132) • $$

"Driving to Olympia for the Memorial Weekend, and I thought, why not search if there's any Filipino restaurant nearby. Yes! There is! We were seated right away, the minute we stepped inside. We ordered the Empanada appetizers. Pacific Pork Ribs, it came with broccoli, special rice and the Pinakbet. It came with shrimp, pork, eggplant, okra, squash, onions, bitter melon. And, the vegetables are not crispy like stir-fried! They're flavored and cooked just right.Inside, it felt homey. I love the Filipino theme decor. Angel, the owner was friendly, happy (you can tell he's passionate about his restaurant), and attentive. Angel reminds me of a friend of mine, like his 'twin brother'. After we're done eating, he surprised us with wrapped Mangorind. It was another first for us! It's actually better than after dinner mints or chocolates.I will definetly come back and/or recommend this place. Since it's Memorial Weekend, it was almost as if my friend brought us here today, in spirit.Thank you for your service! RIP, Freddie!"

D'unik

★★★★★ 4.5 (16)

"This is a hidden gem if you like authentic Filipino food. This tiny grocery store tucked away in Shoreline may be sold out from time to time during the week, but I think I figured out how to get hot and fresh Filipino delicacies and have a choice...go on Saturday around noon! I have come by here during the week and they do not have anything left, but a couple of Saturdays ago, a full hot bar of my choosing awaited me! I chose beef caldereta and adobo, plus lumpia. The gentleman behind the counter was pleasant and friendly. The portions were generous and the food extremely fresh and very tasty, especially the lumpia. This will be a Saturday treat for me from time to time when I find myself in the neighborhood."

Gracie's Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (100) • $$

"I wish that Gracie's wasn't so expensive so that I could support them, but $26 for sinigang is just too much to bear.We came here before the pandemic and the food was great. In many respects it still is. Very good halo halo. The lumpiang Shanghai is better than most restaurants. The sinigang was a good helping, but probably just enough for two people. And although perfectly sour, the meat tasted a bit off. Like it was on its last leg. At the front counter there is a plaque with the headline of a news article about the store. I looked it up while we were waiting. It talks about how they've fallen on financial hard times as a result of the pandemic. There's another sign that says rice is no longer included in meals and you have to pay extra for it. The floors are sticky, there was only a single diner eating in, and it seems like the store is not well taken care of. The people who work here are nice. I feel bad that they've had such a rough go of it lately. But $26 for a single entree with no sides is S T E E P. I'd probably come back just for the halo halo. Otherwise, this is out of my price range."

Born In Rice

Fil Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (507) • $$

"Shoutout to our server Annie who seemed to be attending to the entire restaurant yet somehow made it feel like we were private dining! Service was impressively fast.Food was beyond authentic. So much so that my mom had the same bowls in which the kare kare was served! Huge portions of delicious food. Most of the dishes come with complimentary rice. The lumpia was crispy and hot.I loved the halo halo, especially the two huge scoops of ube ice cream."