Sunburst Grill
2295 S Chambers Rd,Ste M, Aurora, CO, 80014
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Address :
2295 S Chambers Rd,Ste M
Aurora, CO, 80014 - Phone (303) 752-6389
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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David R.
The two knocks on this place: too dang small and not enough help. If its busy, aka all 6 tables are full, just be patient. If you see a dirty table, tell the waiter you're waiting for the table and maybe, just maybe, they'll clear it off for you in about 5 minutes. The food is delicious. Garlic rice on the side and give me two scoops. An order of the lumpiang shanghai but bring an extra sweet and sour sauce cause that isn't going to cut it. The chicken or pork BBQ on a stick is street food like you want it to be. Salty, smokey, and a little sweet. Good stuff
(4)Grace B.
Sunburst Grill is the only filipino restaurant I've been to and I've never tried filipino food until I started coming here. So, I cannot say this place is the best filipino restaurant ever but my boyfriend and I like it here. The waitress is very friendly and always remembers us and our orders (especially mine since I always order the same thing unless they are out!) I always order the Longaniza which is a sweet and spiced sausage that is seasoned to perfection. They make their own sausages and I love it!!! I've also tried other dishes but by far this is my favorite. Note: Their garlic rice is also worth trying if you like garlic. On the other hand, my boyfriend usually orders Sisig or Kare-Kare. They are both good but I prefer Kare-Kare because the oxtail in Kare-Kare is very tender but the pork in Sisig is fried, chewy, and oily. Keep in mind though, Kare-Kare is not very salty nor sweet. Some might say it needs some salt but the red side dish (that comes with the dish) acts as a salt and when ate together, it is perfection. Overall, great place to go if you want to try filipino food! Ambiance: very casual (don't expect too much) Staff: very friendly (only one waitress) Food: pretty good Cleanliness: might not be the cleanest restaurant I've ever seen but sometimes those places have the best food! :)
(4)Charles C.
The BBQ pork was to die for and certainly recommend the garlic rice. The chicken adobo was also flavorful but a bit more subtle. I also really enjoyed the vegetable side that came with it. This place is family run so the staff is extremely nice. I would give them 6 stars if I could!
(5)Ira R.
Food is great here! I had their lechon kawali and you have to make sure that you work out the day after! It's fattening, but soooo good!
(4)Casey D.
Aurora's Crown Jewel What a delightful place!! Sunburst Grill is unique because it is one of the only places to find Filipino food in the greater metro area; furthermore, it's truly special because the food is phenomenal!! Right away Maraming Salamat made me feel at home. He explained all of the dishes very well and the service was fantastic. He expertly attended to me and a slew of other guests with ease. The social aspects of the dinner were friendly and on point. The food was awe-inspiring. For an appetizer I had the Lumpiang Shanghai (shrimp and ground pork egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce). Delicious! The pièce de résistance was the main entree, a grilled milkfish stuffed with tomatoes/onions and served with rice. I ate the entire thing, head-to-tail. I highly suggest this course if you are having a serious fish craving. It was delectable!! As for the restaurant itself, Sunburst Grill is small and intimate. It's a perfect spot for dates and small groups. Are you ready for a savory dinning experience? Better hurry up and get to Sunburst Grill!!!
(5)Ariel F.
Service was good. However the Pancit Palabok, one of my favorite dishes, was bland. The Sinigang na Baboy had the main ingredient missing, Tamarind. Would I go back no, did it satisfy the craving, yes.
(3)Ren S.
Pork kalawali, pork was tender and skin crispy. Pancit palabok was good. Authentic food. Awesome service, friendly staff. Can't wait to visit Colorado again and eat there.
(5)Jon E.
Was in the Denver area, nice Pinoy food. I ordered crispy pata it was the best. Good halo halo, nilagang baka is good. Was not disappointed. If you're in the Denver area in Aurora stop by here for your Filipino food craving. The owner is very nice.
(5)Joana N.
I love their crispy pata! My kids love their sinigang baboy. The owner/cook is very friendly and he always remembers faces even if we do not come often. I wish they were closer to me. It's a small hole in the wall but those places are usually the best to go to.
(5)Gabriel G.
This place was a great find. My boyfriend and I came here twice on our week-long vacation. The Longaniza is made here from scratch, and sometimes comes in patties. The generous portions of garlic rice and eggs that came with it were heavenly. I had bbq pork skewers the first visit and Tocino the second. Both delicious. The skewers came with a small side of Pinakbet, vegetables with shrimp paste, that I couldn't get enough of. A parfait glass of halo-halo capped off this satisfying meal perfectly. The family who own and operate Sunburst Grill couldn't have been friendlier or more attentive. Great service.
(5)Hansel T.
Nice cosy little restaurant that I have been to twice now over the last year. A nice place to get a taste of Filipino home cooking. I really have a thing for fried rice and eggs and they have breakfast here available all the time. I really recommend getting a halo halo for dessert every time you come here.
(4)Danielle L.
This is the second time Ive been here. The first was a bit of a disapointment. I like filipino food. We got the pancit and the Oxtail. However, the Oxtail wasnt very flavorful. It actually didnt have any taste and needed salt. The second time I came here it was a lot better. My mom wanted the adobo and requested fresh chillies with her meal. The server actually walked over to the plant in the front and picked one right off of the plant! it was hilarious and very convenient. I ordered this pork dish, and it came out in a sizzling pan. It was kind of like eating little pieces of chopped up bacon. I didnt like how much veggies they gave to my mother and me. It literally was like a spoon of veggies. Wish they gave me more then that. The garlic rice was okay. Overall, if I wanted a filipino food fix I would come here again. Mainly because the sever made me laugh.
(3)Andy S.
Our first visit to Sunburst Grill and it was great. If you like Filipino food it is a must try. The chicken adobo and the lumpia shanghai were very flavorful and authentic. We will definitely be back.
(4)Belinda L.
I've been meaning to update this review for a few weeks now and haven't came around to it. I have started to try other menu items and found myself coming here quite often. Their lumpias shanghai is a must try. Best in town! I am now a fan of their chicken bbq dish. Tastes a lot like home cooking. The service is great and friendly. I've learned to adjust to the longer cook times by preordering well in advance for my pick up order. All in all, I will continue to try different dishes mainly because those lumpias keep bringing me back.
(3)Justin V.
Great spot to get your fix of some Pilipino favorites! Try the fish dishes. The bangus was bangin. The halo halo had me smiling. Honestly, I'd go just even for a halo halo fix. Oh, and the pusit! :-)
(5)Elena V.
I took my parents here since they enjoy trying different styles of cuisines. They were out of a couple of things... I forgot to mention in my first review that they were out of A LOT of stuff. Anyway, just like what most reviewers said... It takes awhile to get your food. I'm assuming they cook some of it fresh. The garlic rice was a miss, which was a shame-- the last time I had garlic rice here, it was amazing. The nilagang was really delicious, good broth. It didn't have a lot of meat though. The sinigang was okay at most (most sinigang tastes the same to me anyway), but it lacked the meaty pork; it was mostly bones. Since I live in Denver, I don't have much options for filipino food. I think it's time I start learnin'!
(2)Jona S.
The food is great and the people were very nice. If I didn't live so far from this restaurant I'd be here every day. I've been missing all the filipino food I was used to getting from my mom and all the restaurants in California. This place really cheered me up. I'm not into fusion places or anything fancy. This is straight up the home cooking I've been missing and it's fabulous. Would recommend. Will find any excuse to eat here if I'm anywhere nearby.
(5)Miriam P.
Service was pleasant. The food was ok. We had lumpia Shanghai which was good. We also ordered kaldereta - which was runny and a bit bland. The longsnisa was over cooked. Order the chicken BBQ that was a nice surprise - bursting with flavor! I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have kare kare although it was in the menu and mango juice, although it was also in the menu. Halo halo was also good. All in all we recommend the BBQ chicken and halo halo.
(3)Crystal S.
I ordered the pancit bihon and while I was waiting for it, the server brought some skewered meat to the other table. I immediately wished that I had ordered that instead. Then my pancit arrived and I was once again pleased with my choice. Definitely need to go back there and order everything else on the menu.
(5)Lawrence P.
I lived in San Diego for over ten years and there are dedicated Filipino neighborhoods with lots of Filipino places to eat that give overflowing portions...not to mention all the Lola's and Aunties I know that can throw down on the kitchen. First of like to say the service was excellent and very warm. The food was good especially the Bbq chicken but they didn't have some of the menu items we wanted and for the price you pay, the portions of food is not what I'm used to. I ordered the longisa and it was over cooked so it was dry. I'm not sure if I would drive 40 minutes from Boulder to eat above average food though.
(3)Chad Y.
Where Are All My Denver Filipinos At?! :D Places like Sunburst are seriously lacking in the Denver area! I am so happy to get my Filipino fix finally!! Coming from Hawaii where you can get authentic Filipino food not only at many a restaurant, but probably your best friends family's house I am grateful there is at least one place I can go here :) I recently celebrated my birthday and I knew I had to have me some delicious Pinoy fare. Sunburst Grill reminds me of home. Everything from the decor and furniture and colors that never really match, the worker that is friendly in a way only someone from the Philippines can be, Filipino television with people singing terribly, and the FOOD!!!! I was one happy son of a bitch on my birthday :D We started off with the Shanghai Lumpia as an app with sweet chili sauce. These looked like meat cigarettes the way they were rolled. Very yummy and good for two. I wanted something completely unhealthy for my meal so I went with the Lechon Kawali. It is a fatty pork dish that has crunchy skin and tons of fat. I think more fat than meat, but I was in heaven!!! It also came with garlic rice that would satisfy any garlic lover. Perfect combo but you can not eat this too often or suffer a massive heart attack. At least you'll be happy while eating it :) I was also super excited to get HALO HALO!!!! This Filipino dessert is a perfect way to end your meal. My fav part has always been the ube ice cream and the way it mixes with the shaved ice. So refreshing! This is something very different for dessert and you won't find anything like it in Colorado. It brings back great memories every time I eat it :) I am one happy asian now that I have a local Filipino restaurant to go to! Sunburst Grill seems like it is a place to go for lunch and can get pretty busy. There was only one server while we were there, but he gets to everyone and the food still comes out pretty quickly. Great new place I have discovered! I will be back maybe for some "chocolate meat" which is not chocolate! It's blood! lol!
(4)Christine T.
Always remember that depending on the region you are from the flavors and aromas of Filipino food differs. Although its different from what I am used to I enjoy the food overall. I really recommend the soups they are so good, and I find that it is well suited to the price. I also enjoy their halo halo its awesome, and the best part is you can order it year round. This place is small and unique a delightful family owned and operated and it makes you feel like your home and part of the family too. I like that everything is made as you order, not like other Filipino restaurants where they are premade for the day.
(4)May L.
Came here for lunch and was the only table in the entire restaurant. The service was friendly and I had Chicken Adobo with garlic rice. Chicken Adobo was mediocre but the garlic rice was a nice touch. The food took almost 25 min! Being the only table in the restaurant, the wait time isn't really acceptable... I tried and experienced, but probably will end up making my own Filipino food at home.
(2)Kendra C.
Wish I could leave a zero star review but I can't. We waited 3 minutes for a table, the place is small I understand and we were willing to wait. They refused us service!!! They said sorry the restaurant is full so you'll have to leave. So then we tried to see if we could order to go, and we're completely ignored. We go out for filipino back home in Vegas all the time, and this is worst service of any genre of restaurant of my life. It will take moving mountains before we will be back!!
(1)Marjo M.
Can we say absolutely delicious? We have become addicted to the Filipino cusine... This is definitely a hole in the wall mom and pop shop but it is the most authentic Filipino spot you will find in Denver... We tried it out of curiosity one weekend and we have become addicted!!!! not just to the amazing food and variety but also how they make us feel like we're family... If you're looking for an upscale restaurant this is not the place for you however, if you're looking for authentic soul Filipino food this is definitely your place !!!!!
(5)Kenneth S.
Whenever my family comes to town everyone wants to go to sunburst. Everything is made to order and it is family run. The owner/chef is always friendly and hospitable. The sisig and lechon are very delicious
(5)Andrew M.
My friend's mom is from the Philippines and I have had a ton of her delicious food. The lumpia was great, but everything else was bland. The pancit was flavorless and the pork belly was only fat, without any meat at all. 3 stars for customer service, but We probably won't be back..
(3)Jimmy C.
Would have to agree with other reviewers that the food when we went was pretty bland. I like these types of mom and pop places, and the atmosphere (although totally empty when we went) was authentic, but the food wasn't very tasty. I had three filipino roommates in college, and have loved the cuisine, so had high hopes for it. The chicken adobo and lumpia were particularly disappointing. Maybe it was an off day...
(2)Sarah H.
I just moved into the neighborhood and saw the reviews for this place and decided to check it out. It was my first time eating Filipino food, so I was a little put off by the strange new flavors, but my overall impression was good. Sorry, I don't remember the names of what I ordered, but the main dish was fried pork with garlic rice and pickled mango. The pork was good, but very different from what I was expecting: I thought it was going to be like a schnitzel, but it was more like chicharonnes - crispy fried pork and skin, very crunchy and greasy but good! The pickled mango was yummy - my only complaint is that I only got a little bit of it, about as much as you'd get ginger at a sushi place. The garlic rice was the stand out winner: hot, garlicky without being offensive, and buttery. For dessert I ordered something I can't pronounce that was like a Filipino souffle. It came baked on a banana leaf and tasted a bit like really moist cornbread with banana flavoring and topped with coconut. It wasn't as sweet as most desserts, more savory, but it my book, that's a good thing. Overall the food was good but not something I see myself craving very often, so the food I'd give 3 stars. The service, however, was excellent. An older man (the owner?) seated me at the bar and chatted me up about what was on TV while I waited for my food to be cooked. He was attentive about refilling my drink and checking in on me without hovering and was perhaps one of the nicest people I've ever met in the service industry. Based on his kindness and hospitality (plus the garlic rice) I'll be back to see if I can find a dish that better suits my palate.
(4)Jerome J.
Filipino Soul Food!!! We were here with a decent size group and probably ate all the food in the kitchen. We had Pancit Bihon, Cripy Pata, Lumpia, Kare Kare, Lechon Kawali, Sisig, Tinola, BBQ chicken and Garlic Rice. Having a little bit of everything quenched my taste buds and turned my jeans into skinny jeans. My favorite was the BBQ Chicken and the Crispy Pata. For desert we all had Bibingka, which is a must have! The staff was very friendly, which made us all feel at home.
(4)Kay T.
Not too many Filipino places in the area. Lots of good food at great prices. My office dies a huge order from here once a week. Super good and fast.
(5)Nisarg S.
Denver Culinary World Trip : Stop #8 (Philippines) We yelped and found this place near the office. None of us had ever tried Philippines' food ever before so we were kinda intrigued. One thing to keep in mind is that they use pork and chicken for everything. When I asked whether they had any vegetarian options he said "we can take special order for you, we dont usually have anything vegetarian". I got the thin noodles (Bijon) with veggies and eggs and it was amazing. The egg rolls that I got as an appetizer were really good too. We decided to try out a weird dessert called "Halo Halo w/ ice cream" We decided to go with Taro Ice Cream for the ice cream. It was awesome. Even the Flan that we took was really good. Definitely a place to go back to. The only thing we did not like was the person serving us (I am not sure if he was the owner) kept interrupting our order and kept advising us against whatever we wanted and keep disagreeing with out choices. The food was good though.
(4)James S.
First time here tonight. Been wanting to try this place for awhile, now I'm kickibg myself for not going sooner. I think I found my new fav spot. Started off with the shanghi eggrolls, Philippine lemonade and into the pork noodle (forgot the name) and the crispy pata. Everything was delicious and fresh. The pata was ok, a little too deep fried for me but still tasty. Finished with the halo halo with taro, are we going to be breaking any foodie rules by eating dessert first ?! A great way to end a great meal. Everyone in the restaurant including the patrons were so friendly and outgoing. Made you feel like you've known them for years. I will for sure being going back soon.
(5)Mark S.
Food (bbq chicken and fried squid) was maybe slightly better than average but fairly bland. Place was uncomfortably hot. Kitchen was slow considering I was only one in there.
(2)Max C.
Ok so... We've been here in the past and it has been great! However, the last time we were here there were some unforgivable errors... 1st and most importantly, we ordered Crispy Pata and when it came we thought it smelled a little odd but put it off to re-used oil and went ahead and ate it anyway. The next day we were violently ill.. and the left-over pata smelled ROTTEN... so they cooked OFF meat...that's just not right... Secondly, the place is filthy and they store half rotten food in the hallways by the bathroom... come on!!! Please get it together...
(2)Riza H. C.
SunBurst Grill, you delivered once again. The owner was so graceful to open his restaurant just for us. This review is long overdue. We were here on Tuesday October 26th 2010. I did not know they changed their timing, but when I made the reservation, the owner said its ok, just for us, he is willing to cook for us. I cant deny it took awhile for them to cook all the glorious delish food for our group which there are 13 of us while we are there. I even "warned" my frens to have slightly more patience waiting for their dinner since its a mom and pop shop. They cooked the dishes individually and from scratch! If I could recall properly, these were what the group ordered : * Vegetable Egg Rolls * Chicken Barbeque Platter * Pork Barbeque Platter * Crispy Pata * Inihaw na Pusit * Shrimp Skewer Platter * Tinolang Manok * Nilagang Baka * Kaldereta * Daing na Bangus * Salmon Grill * Sisig * Halo Halo * Turon My main entrees were Grilled Squid (Inihaw na Pusit) and Kare Kare. My main entree came with Garlic Rice. I like the Kare Kare, its comfort food Filipino style for my taste bud! I was slighlty disappointed with the Grilled Squid, coz its was way too sweet due to the soy sauce. Above anything else, I would like to extend my many thanks to the owners of SunBurst Grill, for cooking for us on their DAY OFF. At the end of the evening, I also purchased Chicken Barbeque Platter to go for Hubs. I dont mind returning to this establishment when needed.
(4)Jennifer K.
Growing up in a neighborhood with a lot of Filipino families but very few restaurants I was stoked when I located this little gem down the street from my hotel in Aurora. The chicken adobo and lumpia were just like Auntie down the street made. If you have not had the good fortune to try Filipino food yet, this is one place that's worth taking a trip to for your first time. All the food is made to order and the staff is very friendly. It's a small place so it wouldn't be a good idea to bring a group with you. Also, don't forget to try the Halo Halo!
(5)Michael M.
This place is always on my radar when im in the area and if you want killer Filipino cuisine, this is the place to go. The dishes are awesome! Get a plateful of Lumpiang (mini pork/shrimp egg rolls or vegetable egg rolls) and the rice noodles dishes with the awesome seasonings are to die for and for under 7 bucks, its a great deal! I personally love their Crispy Pata(marinated and deep fried pork hock) Can we say CRACKLINS! surrounding a thick, meaty center! Super tasty! Probably not something you would want to eat everyday because well fat, fat, fat. Its also $16 which I think is a little steep because I can get those at the Mercado or Sav-a-lot for 1.99/lb, although the ones at Sunburst are particularly huge and meaty. I also understand that its a process to make it... it takes time. It also takes time to cook those so call ahead or dont be in a hurry. They have another dish with oxtails and tripe that im thinking of trying next time. Nah, ill prob get the Crispy Pata again. Yum! The pata, oxtails, and tripe reminds me of Menudo and Posole(which I grew up eating) since the ingredients are similar(probably why Im not scared to try them) but very different dishes and ethnicity of course. Dont forget to get the Garlic Rice, which is so very yummy! Very nice service and quaint little restaurant! Ive never run into a situation where they didnt have what I asked for and have never had bad service in the 3 or so years I have sporadically visited, eating in and ordering carryout. Price range depends on what you get as a main course($ - $$).
(5)Sharon J.
For the patient foodie, this is a great spot. Only one server in this small hole in the wall type joint, and not huge service focus, but very high ratings for the quality of food for my first visit. The lumpiang had perfect filling (although a bit more wouldnt be bad) with just the right crunch and the sauce was spot on. Pancit bijon did not fall victim to classic greasiness, but was light and loaded with complimentary flavors and the lemon was a fine stand in for calamansi, but must be added to get the full flavor of the dish. The lechon kawali beat out all of the versions I tried this past summer in Manila and still stands as one of my favorites. The garlic rice was done perfectly (not too sticky but perfectly pilipino) and the lechon sauce and papaya relish should not be eaten individually to truly appreciate the artfulness of what appears to look like "just" fried pork. The magic that occurred in the kitchen to result in the amazing interplay of crispy and glutenous textures and sweet and tangy flavors should not be missed, despite a smaller portion. Definitely the halo halo is worth a try although the ice isn't classically the shaved texture, the fruit was delightful. Be prepared that they may be out of what you want: no Kare Kare or übe ice cream this time around, but I assure you, I will be back.
(4)Lendy L.
A small family owned restaurant with no more than 9 or 10 small tables that can seat 4 people. Service is very slow as the server was also the cashier and busboy. Food was decent and portions are reasonable for individualized plates, however pricing is around $8 to $9 for entrees. I really enjoyed the Longaniza and Lechon Kawaki. I wasn't a huge fan of the Kare Kare or the chicken adobe as they were just ok. We asked for the halo halo dessert but they could not deliver due to staff shortage. None the less the service was friendly, food acceptable and atmosphere homey because of the size of the establishment. It's honestly the closest Philipino food place near me (30min away) so if I ever need my fix I can go here. I'm still on the look out for other good eats!
(3)Maria W.
It's very hard to come back when I spent $50 and found that my pancit consisted of a very long black hair. I almost puked. It was hard to complain and when I brought it up they just said sorry. That's all I got. It's not the greatest but it's a nice reminder when I miss filipino ulaman: but expensive. It's been over a year since I've been back :(
(2)Reese D.
Went for a birthday outing and because we had never had Filipino food before and weren't disappointed. They do not have a liquor license, so we tried ALL of their juices: mango, coconut, and their version of lemonade - all good. We got some spring rolls which were HUGE. We tried a noodle dish that was very breakfasty even though not on the breakfast menu. The big hit was the char-grilled chicken with garlic rice. Garlic rice is my new favorite thing! We also made sure to get the Halo Halo for dessert and ended up taking home two other interesting desserts from their case: a tri-color rice pudding and a sweet corn pudding. Our service was fine. We did not wait for anything. I can't give it 5 stars because they don't serve alcohol, the decor is outdated, plus some other minutia. I will say it was clean and can recommend Sunburst and will return!
(4)Rovi D.
I love this place. I go at least once a week when I'm missing my mom's cooking. The staff is GREAT and the food is GREAT as well. I love the crispy pata, lumpia and of course the halo halo (with ube ice cream on top). There aren't many (if at all) Filipino restaurants in Denver but even if there were, I'd still go here.
(5)Amanda E.
The food is amazing here! The issue: The decor has recently been updated, however there is a cleanliness issue with the tray on the bar area w my favorite hot sauce along with other sauces I would want to try if it looked appetizing. If this place stepped it up a notch it would be the best filipino place in town. I still crave the pork with the garlic rice and pickled papaya from time to time. The desserts are great as well.
(4)Cobra K.
When I heard I'd be in Aurora for a few days, thoughts of food danced through my head. Where am I going to eat? What are the new and upcoming places? How am I going to expand my epicurean lexicon with the wonders Aurora has to offer? Will there be hot girls there I can flirt with? So many questions...so many desires...so much gluttony! ENTER YELP! My plans in Aurora involved hanging with one of my buds...Mongoose K. He's of Filipino/German/Irish descent so I wanted to find a restaurant that would evoke distant memories for us both...memories of his mother making great Filipino food for him and memories of Filipina's I screwed over during my 'less than respectable' man whoring years. Alas, those man-whore years are long gone... ATMOSPHERE: (4/5) Loved the atmosphere here. There's a huge TV in one corner streaming shows from the Philippines. The one particular show being aired involved a bunch of young pinays in bikini's prancing around on some talent show. PLUS! Walls are colorful and littered with elements from Filipino life...both warm and inviting. SERVICE: (4/5) Don't ask for Ray. There are apparently 3-4 gentlemen with that name working at Sunburst Grill. I yelled for Ray anyway and looked at the 'Ray' I wanted to talk to for service. Service is great...friendly and attentive. FOOD: Mongoose and Cobra consumed much too much food during our lunch break. We ordered the following: Chicken Adobo (3/5) - tender dark meat chicken in an adobo sauce...was slightly salty but balanced well with the rice and other dishes we had...I think I'd prefer it if it wasn't so salty Pancet Bihon (3/5) - to tell you the truth, I half expected it to taste a but like Korean Clear Noodles or Japchae. I expected the dish to have more flavor and was surprised at how bland it was Pork Sinigang Soup (4/5) - wow! this soup is sour...great taste! I wish I had the appetite to eat more of this...reminds me of a Thai coconut soup...I know...hate the references to other genres of food, but that's all I have to compare. I could eat this soup with anything. Great accompaniment, but probably too sour to eat alone. Overall, I like Sunburst but I can't say that I'll be a regular here.
(3)A.j. G.
I think I've tried everything on the menu...can't go wrong with anything here! Great staff, great food.
(5)Aria K.
Very homey, comfortable feeling here. The staff was very friendly, albeit a bit slow. We had a Pancit Bihon and Chicken Adobo. Both were delicious and they were more than willing to omit the pork in the Pancit Bihon as we do not eat pork. Prices and portion sizes were very reasonable as well. The Halo-Halo with Jackfruit ice cream was, of course, delectable as well. Great experience here!
(4)Melanie Rose R.
I love this place! Growing up with delicious home cooked Filipino food- I am a critic to pretty much all Asian cuisine. The pork barbeque tastes exactly like my dad's home Filipino bbq, the pancit bihon- so delicious! Among four, we feasted on lechon, 2 orders of the pork bbq, pancit bihon, chicken adobo- and still had room for the halo-halo with icecream! Thank you, Sunburst Grill- you're the closest thing to soul food!! :)
(5)Aimee L.
Delicious food and dessert, very reasonably priced dishes, great service, and it's pretty clean... this place is easily going on my favorites list. Food Favorites: * BBQ Pork Plate - skewered pork, seasoned well and grilled to perfection * Pancit Bihon - very thin noodles with meat and veggies... sprinkle some lemon juice, and you're good to go. Although there's some resemblance to Korean Chop Chae, don't expect the flavor to be anything like that... this dish is light (not oily) with subtle flavor. * Halo Halo Dessert with Jack Fruit Ice Cream - fruits, beans, jellies, leche flan, crushed ice, evaporated milk, ice cream, and other delicious goodies in a large bowl... overall ridiculously yummy! Also Recommended: * Chicken Adobo - simple flavors and ingredients; looks like boring stewed chicken, but very tasty Prices/Value: for three entrees and a large dessert, the total came to $27. The two of us were happy and stuffed, and we even had a small box of leftovers to enjoy later. For fresh food that's tasty and not greasy, this is an excellent value. Service: excellent; even when every seat was taken in this place, the one waiter managed to juggle everything perfectly for every table. Ambiance: somewhat small (maximum seating is around 40); flat screen TV showing the Olympics (nice touch); relatively clean. Parking: in the strip mall lot. Check this place out... even if it's just for dessert (especially the halo halo), you won't be disappointed.
(4)Ellen L.
We had a great experience here and tried so many different types of foods. What a fun cultural experience!
(4)cindy b.
This is out of my 'hood which is way too bad. I LOVE the color scheme and tropical decorating scheme esp the bamboo painted on the window screens and some really enviable sparkle lights in the floral arrangements. We had Squid (of course), the sour soup (a completely satisfying meal in itself, don't miss it), the deep fried pork hocks (yes for the hock lover), and a rather ordinary tomato based beef stew recommended by the Americanized waiter. I have to say, I wish I'd tried the stew with bitter squach but I think he was afraid I wouldn't like it. We loved everything else. Go again ,take friends that are adventurous and try the fruit drinks, delicious.
(4)tiffany a.
Great place to get filipino food. I've been here twice now and will continue to come back. It's a cute, casual, small restaurant. I been to other filipino restaurants in Los angeles where they usually serve it Panda style, but this wasn't like that. The Kaldereta is probably my favorite on the menu. It has a lot of flavor and really tender beef brisket. Sinigang is really good too if you like sour soup. Crispy Pata was delicious. Pancit palabok is also one of my favorites. Kare-kare was a big disappointment. The first time I ordered it - they had already run out. It takes a long time to boil oxtail when you're making it in kare-kare so I understand. The second time I ordered it they actually had it, but there was no flavor. Maybe it's just cause I'm use to how my parents cooked it. With the agaman cooked in the sauce. They don't have diniguan (chocolate meat) on their menu, but they have most of the popular filipino dishes on the menu.
(4)Jon D.
Couldn't stay away long and dropped in with the fam for another gluttonfest Pinoy style. The construction in the shopping center is nearly finished, so it wasn't tough to get in here (though I'd probably swim some croc infested swamps if need be). We started with Shanghai Lumpiah and then tried the Sisig (rockin'!), the Longaniza (may need a 12 step program), Chicken Adobo, the squid dish (can't remember the name, but I haven't had squid that good in Colorado in... maybe ever!), Lechon Kewali and one other that my food addled mind can't quite recall. Seeing as this was all for two adults and two fairly young kids, we took a great deal home and I'm already waxing poetic about the Longaniza and garlic rice! They weren't so slammed busy today as they were last time (every table full and a line three parties deep), so the proprietors had a chance to chat a bit. Very personable and friendly to the kiddos. My primary regret about this place (aside from taking so long to discover it) is that I am so stuffed to the gills from dinner that I haven't had a chance to try any of the tempting desserts - there's always next time!
(5)Brittany H.
Alright, I can't give you as much detail as the other reviewers because I'm a noob to Filipino food. But I can tell you this: everything I tried at Sunburst Grill was fantastic! A bunch of friends, including Kat A and Hans O, and I checked out Sunburst Grill last night and much to everyone's pleasure and amusement, it was an amazing experience. Sunburst is situated in an unseemly strip mall, but certainly is doing the strip mall a favor by locating itself within its realm. You'll be greeted by a cozy space and a friendly and attentive staff. The menu is extremely helpful: it explains all of the Filipino names, so you're not guessing about what you're ordering. (Thank you!) Because we were such a large group, we all ordered several different dishes and shared everything. Twas a lovely communal, familial even, experience. All of the dishes were fabulous and flavorful. We even splurged on desserts and had mango ice cream, ube ice cream, and halla-halla (sp?). Ah, so good! And most importantly, easy on the wallet! I'm thankful Sunburst is reasonably close to my home because I will definitely be back!
(4)Arturo F.
I recently had Papi cater for my wedding. Since my wife is Korean half of the catering was Korean food. The wedding guests were almost entirely Korean. The Filipino food ran out first. There was nothing left of the 35-pound lechon. It was crispy and moist on the inside. The Chicken Relleno had the best sweet gravy; I would have settled for Jufran but the gravy made it. The Lumpiang-Shanghai was a hit among my new Korean family. And the Palabok: Well, I didn't even get a chance to eat that. I also got my brother-in-law and his asian-but-actually-white friend hooked on Filipino food. It won't be long now until the Filipino sensation catches on in Colorado.
(4)Kathleen A.
It's very odd for me to go out and pay to eat Filipino food, since I can make most of my favorite dishes at home. And being in a city where there are virtually NO Filipino restaurants and much less Filipinos..I didn't think I really had any other choice. But I had heard about this place from Thomas S some time ago and got quite a few of us together to trek down to Aurora to check it out. Sunburst Grill is located in a pretty nondescript strip mall, blink-and-you miss it. We were greeted very warmly by the staff. We got right down to business and ordered lumpia, kare-kare, sisig, chicken adobo, kaldereta, pancit and lechon. We all decided to share each other's plates. Let me say this-yes I am Filipino, but I am probably one of the pickiest eaters on the planet and because of this I don't eat a lot of my own cuisine. I pretty much stick to the things I know like adobo, lumpia, kaldereta, pancit etc. I couldn't even bring myself to try the kare-kare, athough I hear it was good. My favorite of the night: LECHON! We liked it so much we ordered another serving. We also ordered puto, leche flan and halo-halo for dessert. The halo-halo brought me right back to my childhood days. And topped with ube ice cream..yum! I got to speak to the staff for a little while and see where exactly I can track down those Filipino goodies I so crave (Lotus Asian Market!) They were super friendly and made me homesick for my family, and I'm not just sayin' that cuz they are also Filipino! Two things though that I disliked-one, the location is so far from my house and two, the portions could be a tad bit bigger. But I will be back, oh yes I will!
(4)Tara M.
Take home message: The service here was superb. The food was pretty good too. And the price is right. We have never had Filipino food before. So, when we started to look overwhelmed by the menu, the waiter (owner?) helped us extensively with ordering. Since we were getting our order to-go, we were going to head over the the liquor store across the street while our food was being made. With this information, he also recommended a Filipino beer to pair with our food. The egg rolls are different from the usual Asian fare, but they were delicious with both pork and shrimp filling and very crunchy. I got the Sisig (after being I "warned" that it was pig parts) and it had great flavor and to-be-expected texture. We also got one of the noodle dishes, which was more of a crowd-pleaser. We will definitely be back!
(5)Mark T.
Mabuhay! I love the cuisine of the Philippines. In fact, one of my coworkers has been known to refer to me as "the white Filipino". At one point, Aurora boasted no less than four, yes, four, eateries of this type for my delectation. Now, for various reasons, we are currently down to one. But what a clean, cozy one it is. Yes, SunBurst Grill does have sandwiches, hot dogs and the like. But c'mon, wouldn't you rather have some Sisig (pork chunks served in a sizzling pan with an egg to mix in?) Or what about Kare-Kare, a peanutty tripe and oxtail casserole which is even better with the fragrant (hee!), salty neon-purple shrimp paste called Bagoong. Yes, it's a little different, but would I steer you wrong? You could also come just for Merienda (nibbles) and have Bibingka, a densely sweet butter-cheese-salted-egg cake. But make sure you pencil in a nap afterward! To drink, how about some Calamansi (native lime) juice, or a coconut juice to moisten your palate? End on a high note with Leche Flan (Pinoy cheesecake) or Halo-Halo (wow, how do I describe this? Combine fruits, beans, coconut milk and crushed ice in a glass, top with mango or purple yam ice cream and you get the picture. Don't forget, Halo-Halo means "mix-mix"!). SunBurst Grill is so delicious, and the manong (older gentleman) who owns it and his staff are so friendly, that I can't help giving it 5.
(5)Kelly M.
Okay maybe I just had it built up in my head to be an awesome experience. Maybe I just thought it would be just like when I eat at my sister in laws house or at her dad's house...but when I ate here it fell a little short for me. I thought that the food was just OK. Obviously I have had better in a Filipino household but what are you going to do when they live in California and I live in Colorado. The service was friendly and I did enjoy the garlic rice but overall I think it was just a bit over rated food wise. Not to mention there was no spicy vinegar to be found (aka Sinamak) which is a staple in most Filipino house holds and my favorite thing to dip my Lumpia in. Oh well. I at least tried. Best to just use the recipes my sister in law gives me to make my own at home.
(3)Myla P.
I have been dying to try this place forever and finally made it to Sunburst Grill last night. Of course, I went just before the Pacquiao fight, so I had the entire restaurant to myself. I'm half Filipino and grew up on Filipino food since my aunt did all the cooking, so braving the 45 minute drive to this place was well worth it, even if it meant I had to eat alone. I started with Lumpiang Shanghai and ordered Lechon Kowali for my entree. The lumpiang was crispy and hot without being greasy. It was also a very large serving size so I ended up taking most of it to go. Lechon kowali holds a special place in my heart. It reminds me of the picnics we would have when I was a kid, where the extended family would gather and someone would order a whole roasted pig. Then an uncle would don and apron and a large butcher knife and hack the pig to bits until every bone was picked over. Crispy, delicious carnage. The Sunburst Grill version did not disappoint. Crispy skin with tender white pork on the inside, served with white rice, papaya salad and the traditional liver sauce. Delicious! Since I drove such a long way, I decided to take Kare Kare and a Bibingka to go. Unfortunately, it had been so long since I had had Kare Kare that I forgot it was traditionally made with tripe. Tripe is one of the few ingredients that I just cannot stomach (pun intended) thanks to the lovely barnyard smell that filled the entire house when my aunt used to cook it. I picked around the tripe and the oxtail was delicious and tender, and the peanut broth was also flavorful. Bibingka is one of my favorite desserts of all time. Sunset Grill's version is full of coconutty flavor with subtle hints of egg custard, topped with shaved coconut and baked into a banana leaf. Incredibly delicious and beautiful. Sunburst grill definitely fulfilled the comfort food craving. I only gave it 4 stars because while the food is wonderful, it will never beat my aunt's cooking. Mabuhay!
(4)D E.
Delicious! Friendly staff. Authentic Filipino food.
(5)Al D.
Where I get my monthly fix when craving for daing na bangus! Mmmmm. Served with Pinoy hospitality and reasonable prices. Very basic Filipino eatery, but fulfills craving needs specially in a not so diverse state.
(4)Michael K.
Da bomb!! Chicken adobo, pork hock. Second to none in Denver!
(5)Shelley M.
I am half Filipino and recently moved here from Kansas City. My family is half Manilense (from Manila) and Kapampangan (from Pampanga). We know how to cook good food!!! I live in Longmont and have visited Sunburst Grill several times now. Every dish so far has been really, really good. Our favorites have been the Kaldereta, Sinigang, Nilaga and BBQ Pork sticks. The owner and employees have always been nice to us. I just wish they weren't an hour drive away. Great place for real Filipino food!! ****Update 6-14-2012 My family and I have been back to Sunburst Grill a bunch of times since I first reviewed it. The place is still amazing! The hour long drive isn't a hassle anymore since we know for sure we will get quality and delicious food. My new favorite is the Salpicao.
(5)Monica I.
I've had Filipino food in the past and I've even made Chicken Adobo myself, so I had expectations going in. It looked like they had a different take on the usual dishes, so it must be a regional thing. Everyone in my group seemed happy with their dinners, and the place was packed. They can't really handle large parties, but they rearranged the restaurant for us. The place is family owned, and our servers were the children of the owners. Their daughter was in the 10th grade and she took our orders. Her younger brother ran food to tables. The service wasn't quick or efficient, but it was adorable. I was sharing food with a friend at my table so we ordered the egg rolls to start along with diet cokes. For our entrees we ordered the Chicken Adobo and the Sisig. It was incredibly hot in the restaurant though it was chilly outside, so be prepared for that. We slowly got our drinks as they brought them out one by one. Our egg rolls came out at about the same time as everything else, and the Chicken Adobo was the first entree to come out. It came out about 15 minutes before the Sisig. The egg rolls were wide, with much more wrapper than filling. I was expecting little "cigars" so that was odd. After a bite, I gave the rest of mine to someone else. We both ordered garlic rice and it was really good. Most people put chili oil on it and we all gobbled it up. The Sisig was a little too salty and very greasy, but the flavor was good. We didn't finish it. The Chicken Adobo was strange to me, though it was good. The meat had been stewed for awhile and it was very tender and flavorful, but there was no sauce. The dark sauce that I love was nowhere to be found. The plate just consisted of a couple of pieces of plain chicken with some rice on the side. We ate all of that dish, though. It was good, but I wouldn't call it Chicken Adobo. We ordered the Turon for dessert and it also wasn't what I was expecting. It was just like like the egg rolls with a bit of underripe banana inside. I ate the banana out from inside it and left all of the greasy, deep fried egg roll wrapper on the plate. Other than a few green beans that came with one meal. there were no vegetables to be had on the entire table. We all missed our veggies. I can't say that I'll be back, though I wish them well. The owners were chatting with us and they were very friendly. It's definitely a popular restaurant.
(3)Elischa S.
Not sure if we just caught them on a bad day, or if it really isn't as spectacular as the reviews lead on. But I ordered my favorite Lumpiang and it wasn't anything what I'm used to. They were hard with hardly any filling inside. Then I ordered the Linguiza sausage which was so greasy and fatty that it made my tummy hurt after only a couple of bites. My husband ordered the fish which was pretty decent, but everything else made us want to go to Taco Bell to get satisfied.
(2)Ben B.
Being Filipino is almost like being stuck in Purgatory...we have an image, yet we don't in a way. I think it sums it up well when Anthony Bourdain went to the Philippines and Augusto Elefano explained that Filipino cuisine isn't as world-famous as other Asian countries b/c we have so many islands and that contributes to our diversity. Anyways, suffering from a lack of comfort food in Denver, I decided to head on out to Sunburst Grill off of Iliff and Chambers. The restaurant is small and quaint, however, stepping into the place immediately comforted me. Now, I went early on a Sunday afternoon and the only other people there was a Filipino family from California who were visiting and enjoying a good Filpino meal. Now, when you order, you are going to have to be patient w/the food. Filipino food preparation is very tedious and takes a while (watching my Mother cook as a child). They have all the Filipino staples: Kare-Kare, which is oxtail, tripe, and some veggies in a peanut sauce served w/a side of ultra-salty (but ultra-good) bagoong shrimp paste. They have Sinigang which is a Tamarind-based stew w/veggies. They also have my favorite Lechon Kawali which is roasted and fried pork served w/garlic rice. They have other non-Filipino offerings such as sandwiches and hot dogs, but c'mon! You are in a Filipino restaurant! For the beginners, I would start off slow and order Lumpiang Shanghai (essentially egg rolls, but much better), Chicken Adobo, and Pansit Bihon. Those dishes will help you ease into the wonderful world of food that no one else really celebrates!
(5)Jason A.
Great to see a Filipino restaurant in the metro area. Went for lunch and the service was very friendly and the meats were well marinated and grilled. i felt the portions on a couple of the dishes ordered could have been just a little bigger for the prices, but we were hungry and in a rush. i'll definitely have to go back and try them again when i'm not racing the clock with coworkers.
(3)John T.
Real Pinoy chow! Strip mall store-front restaurant looks plain outside but is neat and stylish (in a PI* sort of way) inside. The food is authentic including adobo for middle of the road tastes to pinakbet with shrimp paste for some real country flavor. Masarap (delicious)! It all serves to warm this old PI sailor's heart. *PI is Pinoy speak for Philippine Islands.
(4)Hans O.
Filipino food is not a common cuisine for me, but since it's quite close to Indonesian food I got the cravings, checked with Kat A. and carpooled to Sunburst. This restaurant is a mom and pop shop, looks like it used to be a sushi bar... This shopping strip used to have Mee Yee Lin back in the day. Inside, few tables, sushi bar with no sushi, clean, an aquarium, a kid greeting customers, a very cozy mom and pop shop. Since we were in seven people and we are all comfortable in sharing, we ordered a bunch of food; lumpiangs, sisig, beef adobo, chicken adobo, kare-kare, lechon kawali, bihon. Plus desserts: flan, puto, and halo-halo... I'll be back for sure!
(4)Dennis S.
Came in for a late lunch past 3pm. There were around four other tables occupied. There were five of us in our party. We were warmly welcomed and we order around seven different dishes from the palabok, grilled bangos, crispy pata, etc. The waiting time was not long at all despite our orders and was surprisingly delicious! I would definitely recommend this joint to all my friends! Pricing was fair and the service during this visit pleasantly commendable!
(4)Kalpa S.
First time we went to the place. I looked up the menu before we went to this place for lunch...they had three vegetarian dishes on the menu - the squash and green bean in coconut curry, the mango-papaya salad, the eggplant banana salad. They were out of all three :( So, finally I had a tossed iceberg lettuce salad (yea, that's very Filipino) and spring rolls. Needless to say, the fat and hungry gal inside of me was well, still hungry. But I will say this - the hostess was so apologetic she had nothing else vegetarian...and I was pretty damn impressed with that. Being a vegetarian is not that easy, but I rarely ever have the waitress feel that bad about it. Its true...Filipino's are indeed the friendly!
(2)Gwen K.
I read all the reviews about Sunburst Grill before trying. I go to DenverAurora every summer to recruit/scout in the annual CO Fireworks tourney the City of Aurora puts on around the end of June. Over 100 softball teams from all ages with their families flock to Denver, Boulder, and Westminster since there are 2 other huge ASA softball tourneys going on. With over 200+ college scouts, not many are filipino. Since I am, I crave filipino on this trip ALL THE TIME. I get tired of eating at chain restaurants during this full week. So........one day headed to Olympic Park to go watch a 16U team from Hawaii, I glanced at the parking lot of Sunburst. No cars. So I drove on. Afterwards, on my way to Aurora Sports Park, I drove on Chambers again, no cars.....so I didnt bother to stop. Finally, on the last day of my trip. I just said "eff it", I'm gunna try it even though its empty. I ready the menu, picked chicken adobo over steamed rice (other option was garlic rice) since its hard to mess that dish up. To my surprise, it was very tasty! Almost as good as my father makes! While I was there, there was 3 phone orders all requesting for crispy pata. Even though when I went for lunch an no one was there, I wished I wouldve stopped days before. Sometimes you can't let looks win as hole in the wall places are usually good! I found a place now that I can eat every summer when Im in Aurora!
(4)Mark C.
first time spending the night in Denver and saw the reviews on Yelp about Sunburst. Really enjoyed the food. Had the Lechon Kawali, Pancit Bihon, and Chicken Adobo and was very pleased. Really hard to find good Filipino Food in Colorado, trust me, my wife and i have been looking since we left Hawaii. I would recommend it to anyone asking about good Filipino food in Denver.
(4)Lien N.
Good and cheap food. I had the tilapia grill fish which was good. But my friend had the grill squid and it was even better! I also tried the chicken adobo, I don't suggest that.
(4)Mongoose K.
I went here for lunch and it was a pleasant surprise to find a Filipino spot in Denver. I enjoyed the chicken adobo as well as the pancit bihon. the eatery has a varied menu including many Filipino styles. I did try a delightful sour soup -- the pork Sinigang. I will have try this place again and try other items from the menu.
(3)Serenity M.
Super friendly staff! I came here like 3 times w/in 2 weeks. The first time ordered: lechon kawali. This was very good, but I found that there was more fat than meat. The second time, I shared crispy pata (huge serving) with a friend and had barbequed pork. The third time, I had longanisa. All these dishes came with garlic rice (YUM!!) For dessert, I tried the bibinka and turon (sooo good)! I would say their food is pretty authentic. The reason they get 4 stars is that their portions are not that generous and sometimes they don't have stuff that's on the menu. (I tried to order turon the first 2 times I went and they didn't have the bananas. The second time I tried to order laing and they didn't have that either). I would suggest calling in advance to see if they have a particular dish if you know what you want.
(4)Louis C.
I am so glad that my iPhone app came up with this place. Never have tried filipino cuisine and I sure have been missing out. Great flavors and generous portions. We tried the marinated pork and it was delicious. Also tried more "folk" type dish callled "kare-kare." It was a stew of oxtail and tripe with eggplant and green beans. Very good comfort food. The owners were very friendly and the different juices were very tasty. We will be back for sure. Don't miss out on the "Danger Dog" as well. a bacon wrapped hot dog...what could be better. Give it a try...you won't be sorry.
(3)F. Rick P.
Flying out of Denver the next morning, search yelp for restaurants near the hotel and came across this gem. I am first generation Filipino and was surprised to find a Filipino restaurant outside of California. Family of 6 fat and happy for the least amount of any of the places we ate at in Colorado. Tried just about everything and not disappointed with anything. Lychon crispy and hot. Kare Kare tender and flavorful. Pancit as good as my Dad makes. My son ordered the crispy patas and he savored every joint. With 6 people we tried multiple desserts which I had not had in years. The halo halo was great. The only bad thing was the lack of AC when Denver hit 105 that day! Service was good.
(4)E D.
Stopped by this place in the plaza right across the street from Better Bodies and the Walgreens on the corner of Iliff and Chambers. Food was plentiful and cooked to perfection. Place is very clean and well laid out. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for Filipino food.
(5)David M.
First time having Lumpia or Pancit in close to twenty years. Both were just as delicious as I remembered. I look forward to trying more of dishes on their menu!
(4)Sofee G.
I like this place, just like the other reviewer said, just one server, who also serves as a cashier/busboy and in between jobs, goes outside for a smoke. He's very friendly and helpful.
(4)Dan J.
Awesome food. Amazing, personal service.
(5)David S.
I will write more later, but Sunburst is almost every bit as good as the Filipina cooked dishes I used to enjoy when I worked in S.F. I have eaten here three times already, and never been displeased, though service can sometimes be slow. Don't forget to share a halo halo with your diner date.
(4)Elizabeth S.
Super friendly staff, short wait time, great atmosphere, AMAZING FOOD!!!
(5)Jon N.
Best Filipino restaurant I've ever been too. Food was great. I had Lechon with a small bowl of Tinolang Manok. The cook really knows what he's doing.
(5)Thomas S.
Out running errands in Aurora, I made a lunch stop at SunBurst Grill in Aurora. From the outside, SunBurst is nothing exciting - just another pad in an aged strip mall in a city bursting at the seams with aged strip malls. The inside tells a different story. One of the few Filipino restaurants that I know about, the inside of SunBurst is quaint and cozy, with bamboo drapes, bright colors, can lighting and wonderful paintings lining the room. The tables are utilitarian, but comfortable. Surprisingly, the restaurant was packed, with many Filipino diners and a few others sprinkled in. The service is outstanding with several generations of their family checking in with you, taking your order and bringing your food and drink faster than you can believe. The menu is little wacky, with Filipino standards mixed with American comfort food (think burgers). While I was tempted to order a danger dog, a bacon wrapped hot dog, I stuck with my guns and went the Filipino flavors. I was disappointed to find out that they were out of Chicken Adobo and Lumpiang, so instead we went with pork barbeque (safe choice) and sisig (living on the edge choice). Both dishes came with rice - the bbq was served with java rice, a yellowish, hearty, savory take on rice. The sisig came with garlic rice, served white with a surprisingly strong essence of garlic. The rice was served perfectly - light, fluffy and full of flavor - a good sign when you go to any "Asian" restaurant. The bbq pork was just as expected - safe - with a sweet and tangy sauce, nicely grilled, it is hard not to like such a comfort. The sisig was different, but still incredibly delicious. Advertised as an assortment of "pig parts," the sisig comes out on a sizzling platter with a raw egg on top. We were instructed to mix the egg into the platter while it was sizzling. The entire platter was nicely browned with all the pieces finely diced uniformly; making it difficult to discern what was what. I think I made out that there were some head pieces, cracklings, liver, and perhaps some buche. It didn't matter because it was all delicious, with a variety of textures to go along the wonderful blend of sour, spicy, salty and vinegary. All in all, SunBurst is now easily my favorite Filipino restaurant in Denver and I am looking forward to trying more of their menu.
(4)Sandi D.
Had to try Sunburst Grill after hearing the ravings on Yelp -- and by chance we were heading down Chambers on an errand -- Meant to Be !! Stopped into the small restaurant, which is set-up like your average Asian Joint -- you know 4 top linoleum tables, with the most uncomfortable hard chairs !! We were the only people there to eat in -- several people came and went with to-go bags, which is what we'll do next time, because the food itself is terrific ! I had a pork dish, that reminded the hubby of a Mexican Pork Dish, and the owner even called it in it's native Spanish name, vs its Filipino name. Hubby had a Pot Roast that looked delish, and a super bargain at about $7. So, Food = Excellent and Homey Service = Family Run No liquor License Seating= Your Grandmother's kitchen from 1950
(4)Andrew K.
This place is great! I haven't had Filipino food this great anywhere else other than Manila...and frankly, a lot of it was better at Sunburst due to better quality meats. The atmosphere is simple and not fancy, but the prices are good and the owner/cook is a friendly and fun guy that likes to come around to tables and chat when the place is not too packed. They do takeout, too! My only complaint (a minor one) is that they don't have a liquor license, as drinking some San Miguel with dinner would be great :)
(5)Arabica B.
Things at the Sunburst Grill have either gone downhill dramatically or we hit this place on a spectacularly bad night. There are a lot of interesting and appealing things on the menu but they were out of the first four (4!) things I ordered. After my 5th try, the same shrimp skewers that my dining companion ordered, the (very nice) server came back to say they only had enough shrimp for one serving. We probably should have given up at that point, but I ordered pork skewers. The pork, my 6th choice, was reasonably tasty but the meal was boring -- just pork and rice. The shrimp, unfortunately, were very small and apparently very freezer-burned. My friend ate one but the second one she tried ended up in her napkin. The ambience is set by fluorescent tube lighting -- it reminded me of a downscale Subway. I would not recommend this place unless you're not very hungry and you have a great backup plan.
(1)Lisa V.
Great place for Filipino food!! I think Manila Express To Go closed, so I tried to find another place and now I have one. :) Sunburst Grill is a nice sit-down and casual place with delicious food. I only gave them 4 stars because of the slow service, so don't go if you are only planning to go in and out within 30 minutes. We ordered pork adobo, pinakbet, and kaldereta. Everything was delicious! The average price is about $7-8 a plate. We'll be returning soon!
(4)Rick N.
From New York and craving for pinoy food in Denver, what a treat... Buko juice was fresh and not from a can. Got some kare kare, laing and grilled milkfish. Delicious! Place is clean and not your typical pinoy turo turo.
(5)Yasmin N.
Best crispy pata and bibingka I've ever had! Owner was also very nice!
(5)Dee S.
Got the Chicken Adobo and the chicken was very dry. So 1 star for the chicken and an additional star for the friendly people that work there.
(2)Robyn C.
really couldn't tell you if they're good or not as every time we drive 40 minutes across town to eat there, they are closed. No menu or days/hours of business posted on their website, no days/hours of business listed on their voicemail so it's a crapshoot if they're open. Tried to call today and get their hours - no voicemail and no answer. Is this restaurant still in business?
(1)Miriam C.
I was really looking forward to some authentic Filipino food, but it turned out to be bland. I think maybe because I'm white they toned it down. When I asked for the java rice instead of the garlic rice, the waiter asked if I was sure, and when I said yes he called me "adventurous." But the rice was totally bland. My husband ordered crispy pata, which was actually pretty good, but the pig's trotter it came with looked like a claw, and in no way resembled any part of a pig, so that was a turn-off. The service was very slow. We had a coupon, and on four separate occasions the waiter insisted that he be tipped on the full amount (which we, of course, we planning to do!), on the last occasion even telling us the exact amount to tip him. We found this to be unprofessional and it caused us to tip him not a penny more than the amount he told us (we are usually generous tippers). The halo halo was the best part. We will definitely not return.
(1)Teresa A.
One of my top ten restaurants in Colorado. From the moment you walk through the door you feel like you're at your second home and very much a part of the family. The entire staff is very friendly and the owner comes out to greet you. The food is on another level of delicious. Every dish is prepared with care and top notch ingredients. It's home cooking just like I get back home with my Filipino family. The meat is extremely tender and flavorful. Even if you are stuffed from the main course (which you will be) it's impossible not to get a dessert even if it's to take home. They have a mini frig of traditional desserts with purple yams and coconut. The prices are very affordable. I'm definitely a regular and have brought friends and co workers with me who have turned into regulars as well (most had never had Filipino food). I could go on about all the dishes but it's best if you go and experience for yourself. You won't regret it. I am so glad I found this place!!
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