Masarap! (Delicious!) The restaurant is small and quaint, and the food is offered in a display style. I ordered the milkfish and it was AMAZING! Very authentic and a good value. The portion size was LARGE and it was only $8.55.
(5)
Kin C.
Absolutely love this place! The staff here are extremely friendly, not to mention the amazing authentic Filipino food. They serve a variety of dishes, some served preprepared (food court style) and some cooked when ordered. Rest assured, nothing will be served cold since they will reheat everything and make sure you leave with an enlightened palate :) The initial reason I wanted to stop by here was for the HALO HALO It's absolutely amazing, and even if you come here just for that, it's still a delight! On special occasions, they will serve boneless lex job belly, and u can also preorder a "boodle fight" for gatherings with family & friends. Among the few Filipino restaurants I've tried in south Florida, this is one of the better ones.
(5)
Liz H.
Amazing! First time doing the Boodle fight. It was great. My family isn't use to using fingers to eat so it was quite an experience. Absolutely great food.
(5)
Kazuna A.
Ok, so i never thought i can get a real pork steamed bun in miami untill i accidentally went in this tiny place. I hate bubble tea, i dont know anything abt Filipin cuisine but if you love Asian cuisine you should definitely try their steamed bun!
(4)
Ute L.
Thanks to Johnny T. who put on the Eat Like a Local lunch, I got to experience Filipino food for the first time. Vegetarians/ Vegans - let me put you at ease, they do have a vegetarian section on the menu even though the focus is clearly meat, meat and more meat in all kinds of sauces and stews. It seems to be a family owned business. You order at the counter and they gladly answer questions about the food. The pictures on the menu also help. There are two different menus, one with breakfast and street food, another with main dishes, rice and noodles. None of the food looks particularly pretty but the flavor in the sauces is where it's at. I started with the Lumpia Sariwa, a fresh spring roll stuffed with julienned vegetables, peanuts and tofu, served with this amazing sweet and garlicky peanut sauce. This is not a fried spring roll but more of a soft egg batter crepe. From the freshness of the wrapper, I am guessing it was home made. Get two of these and you're full already. The vegetarian Kare Kare was delicious. Large chunks of eggplant, bok choy and green beans in a big bowl of dark brown peanut sauce. My understanding is that they thicken the sauce with toasted ground rice. It was neither oily nor spicy, instead you really get lots if peanut flavor and just a little saltiness. My one wish is that they offer brown rice, even though it might make it less authentic. The white rice just has no flavor, besides its lack of nutrition. Prices are reasonable. Affordability paired with what appears to be authentic home cooking, brings a constant influx of Filipino customers. Who knew that even existed in Miami? Now for dessert, they do have a good variety, none of them I am familiar with except flan, and even a few pastries on display at the register. I went with what I knew, banana wrapped in a spring roll wrapper and crispy fried. Yum Yum capital YUM! The banana was super-ripe and sweet, combined with the crispy wrapper and the purple yam ice cream completely addictive. The ice cream is disturbingly purple but it tastes nothing like it looks. It has this intense coconut flavor and I believe the yam just adds starch/ creaminess. I would love to come back to try some of the street food. Definitely a hidden gem.
(4)
Izzy P.
Great service, food was good. Had the adobo. The place offers a nice filipino environment..the cuisine is tasty and great..i will come back, people that work there are very nice.
(4)
Rafael L.
We are surprised with the food, this is a small restaurant like a cafeteria but the food is excellent but more important it is authentic. very difficult to find this kind of food and quality in town, if you want to eat good Philippine you should try this restaurant/cafeteria, nothing fancy. The pork was very good crispy and good flavor, we order kare-kare was the most authentic food I eat from any restaurant before, also we order a chicken sizzling sisig Very good a lot flavor, and Lumpia-eggroll Very similar to the Chinese restaurant but the difference is the side and the more flavor and filling I will give four stars only because the table and utensil was no the best
(4)
Cid P.
My fellow Cubanos that abide with me here in Hialeah, lo siento mucho, I never thought I would say this outside of Hialeah, this was some darn good pork I had me here. I mean, I think that was pork. I am almost sure that was pork. I have never had Filipino Food before. So, I was at the mercy of recommendations by the staff, pictures and pointing. I really did not want to sound like some Hillbilly who joined Yelp. Oh yeah, I was here today for "Eat Like a Local." Thanks to Johnny T., we meet-up at a different restaurant every so often deep in the neighborhoods of South Florida. Otherwise, I would have never known about this restaurant. Once again, THANKS Johnny T. for making this happen and for everyone that showed-up. In typical Yelp style, we ended-up taking over the entire restaurant. I ordered: * The Pork "thing:" - Do not know really. Just trust me, it was delicious. When the sauce and meat are mixed with the perfectly cooked white rice, what you are bringing into your mouth is a delectable blend of flavors. I, myself, have never had this before. I am not going to lie. I really thought it was going to be similar to other foods from that region of Our Planet. No, it surely is not. * Egg Rolls - This is all I know about these, they are delicious. That is it. These are their smaller version of their egg rolls. They come with a dipping sauce for your absolute enjoyment. Again, nothing like other egg rolls I am familiar with. * Watermelon Drink - Delicious and that is all I have to say about it. Apparently it is a favorite because it is ready to be scooped into your glass at a moment's notice. Very nice and refreshing it was. * Dessert - I always have dessert anywhere I go. This was what looked to be a banana egg roll served with a scoop of mouth watering coconut flavored ice cream. Because I am Color Blind, the ice cream was either blue or purple. All I know is this, it was a perfect blend of two flavors. It was crispy with just enough of the banana to blend with the coconut ice cream. Everything that I saw coming out to our tables, I wanted to dive into. The food presentation is kept simple and "homey." Food portions are of plenty. I used to live down the street from this restaurant. If I still lived in this area, I would definitely be a regular any chance I had. Random things to keep in mind that may be of interest: * Parking - Some spots are reserved for their neighbors. Keep that in mind when coming here. * Location - If you are not familiar with this area, this restaurant is located just a few blocks north off of North Miami Beach Blvd.. You cannot miss it. If you are driving north on West Dixie Highway, it will be on your left hand side. * Language - English is spoken here. You will have no problem. Remember, I just did not want to sound like a Hillbilly that has never had this food before. #KeepItLocal To My Yelp Family, I apologize for leaving earlier than usual. What I did not mention to anyone is, I had just gotten home at six that morning from another unrelated Event. When I was done eating, I just wanted a bed as soon as possible. It was great seeing everyone. I will see you at the next one.
(4)
Ivonne P.
I've been wanting to try this place out for a while, but was a little scared I wasn't going to like the food. Last week I decided to just try it during my lunch break since this place is very close to work. I tried the combo #100 AdoboSilog. It was their garlic rice with a fried egg on top served with stew chicken. The food was flavorful. The garlic taste of the rice wasn't overwhelming and it was cooked just right. I really enjoyed the chicken. The customer service wasn't the best. The ladies were nice, but they weren't very helpful with the menu. I'll definitely go back and try other Filipino dishes.
(4)
Limuel G.
Being F/Pilipino I give this place my stamp of approval. I should just end my review right there so you could just head out to try this place already but I'm pretty sure you want me to elaborate. Let me just start out by saying the girlfriend and I were headed out to dinner on Friday night and we saw this new place pop up on Yelp. We were unsure about the hours and called in, they were about to close in 10 minutes, but they were willing to wait for us(generous, I know.) Upon arrival to the actual restaurant the owner, Darren, opened the door for us as promised and treated us like we were VIP's for his "after hours." For dinner, we certainly made it worth the price for him to stay open as we ordered a boat load. We literally couldn't help ourselves because thoughts of home cooking brought the cravings. Initially, the way the restaurant is setup, the food is served turo-turo style(cafeteria style) but the owner is looking to go more a-la-carte so that food you get is more fresh and hot. I really hope he goes full a-la-carte because the food would taste that much better. On this night all the food was made to order. Of course, when it comes to Filipino dishes it's a must that I order the Kare-Kare, which is something like a peanut butter curry with ox-tail. Pour the stew all over your rice and enjoy. I love peanut butter! This dish also comes with a saltine called bagoong which should be paired with the kare-kare in small doses because it is very salty. Don't say I didn't warn you. Sisig is another popular and must order dish which is chopped up pork parts on a sizzling platter. My favorite part is squeezing the lime over this dish while it's still sizzling. We also ordered pusit(squid), bangus(milkfish), a BBQ skewer, and Sago(popular drink.) At this point we may have ordered a little too much, but well worth the price. The meal lasted a few days after we took it home to-go. Definitely worth coming back when I need a fix of home cooking and I'm too lazy to make my own. Mmmm Sarap!
(5)
Ana B.
I've only been here once, but I can confidently say it is one of the better Filipino restaurants I have been to. The food was pretty good, which I was thrilled about. If you have read my other reviews on Filipino restaurants you know my feelings about them. They are usually mediocre at best and you end up feeling like your Lola or Tita could have cooked it better. But not this place! It is just as good as my mom's cooking! I ordered the combo #2 which comes with two meats and white rice for about $8. I got the BBQ skewer and pusit (squid). The BBQ was soo, soo good! By far the best I have had in a restaurant setting. The squid was good but not great, mainly because it was a little tough. For dessert, I had halo halo. It was good. A nice size and tons of toppings. For those of you that don't know what that is, it literally means "mixed-mixed". It is crushed or shaved ice with evaporated milk and sugar with a generous variety of toppings that you mix into the ice. Typical toppings include ice cream (usually ube (purple yam) or mango flavored), leche flan, macapuno (canned young coconut strips), tapioca pearls, beans, banana, jelly/gelatin and the list goes on. Their Halo halo had all the usuals but added cantaloupe strips, which was nice. But they were missing my favorite topping--flan! But overall, I was very satisfied with my experience. I would like to reiterate what others have said, the food is lukewarm, purposefully. It is not served piping hot unless you order something they have to make instead of picking from the pre-made items (think cantina style). But if you really want I'm sure you could ask them to heat it up for you. I have found my new go - to lunch spot in NMB area!
(4)
Daryl H.
I probably order here multiple times a week. The food is awesome and the service is great! I can't wait to try the boodle fight ( different foods in table and you eat with your hands, which is super authentic Filipino style!). Their lechon is also super yummy!
(5)
Diana L.
I re-joined Yelp with only one purpose in mind- to save others from making the same mistake I made today. Lutong Pinoy was the worst restaurant experience I've had in years. I was so disappointed because I was REALLY excited for some amazing Filipino food. The reviews and pictures of the food on yelp had me sold on Lutong Pinoy! Once I got to the restaurant my bubble began to burst with the sight of dirty tables and unfriendly staff. I asked the lady at the register to recommend her best vegetarian options and I got a very disinterested "Our most popular dishes are with pork so I don't know, you can look at the menu" and after handing me the menu and leaving me to figure it out for myself, she walked away. I guess this vegetarian customer was too much of a bother for her. Once I began eating my bland, lukewarm soup, I noticed bugs on the window sill. The bathrooms were also in unsanitary conditions and at this point I was so deflated from this experience I had completely lost my appetite and asked to pay my bill before getting three bites in. The server made a comment that I didn't eat my soup yet never asked if I wanted to take it to go or even if there was anything wrong with it. I wish Lutong Pinoy was as good as it looks on yelp :(
(1)
Michael P.
To begin i want to clarify that i am not a fan of ginger or coconut milk, maybe this just was not for me. We had the bbq pork skewers , chicken sisig, pork sisig, honeydew bubble tea and taro bubble tea, and halo halo. The bbq skewers were good but i have had better, the pork sisig was excellent and i enjoyed it alot except for the few random ginger filled bites, same with the chicken sisig. The bubble tea was lacking in bubbles and the bubbles were not as flavorful as in other places, the taro bubble tea was completely different from the other taro bubble teas i had and it did not live up to expectations. All the yelppers recommended the halo halo and it was alright at most. The service was nice friendly and family owned as-well.
(3)
Wilda M.
Thank you to my hubby for picking up my food. It was so yummy. I enjoyed every food he bought for me.
(5)
Joey I.
WOW! Another hidden gem in Miami. This was my first time there so we had the guy at the counter recommend a bunch of different things. The spring rolls were amazing, the thin noodles WOW and the Chicken Kare Kare was beyond words if you like peanut butter. We'll definitely be back! Oh the bubble tea was really good too... Highly recommend it for the adventurous souls...
(5)
Jessica R.
Well I don't know if its fair to give them 1 star considering I didn't even try the food, which I was excited to try, it did smell good though. ..... all I got to do was stand next to the register for 15 minutes while the rude lady behind the register ran people up, cleaned tables, sat ppl down, all I got the pleasure of was standing.. she finally came around started to take my order, abrubtly stopped to ring somone up and go clean another table, she finally came around to try again only to learn that they are out of what I want, maybe it will be ready in 5 minutes. I guess ill go spend my money elsewhere.
(1)
Sergio F.
Attending the Eat Like a Local event at Lutong Pinoy brought back memories of my 2010 San Francisco trip where I had my first taste of Filipino cuisine. I was pleasantly surprised that there's an east coast spot where I can indulge. A small space with only a handful of tables, the staff was very pleasant in rearranging tables to sit as much of our big group together. That's another benefit of these small events - the chance to meet and talk with a lot of new Yelpers. Another party seated next to our group was happy to comment on the Filipino version of Sabado Gigante happening on the big screen TV and explain the dishes to us. Speaking of... My order of chicken sisig was awesome. Just this side of greasy, with flavorful smoke seeping out and both sweet and bitter flavors jumping out of a huge skillet and into my mouth made my hunger go away. Couple that with the cool to warm (thanks for the explanation Krys P) sweet pork adobo that Jeff ordered for the table and jasmine rice my Saturday lunch was international and delicious.
(4)
Danielle B.
Okay, I'm completely sold. I've been meaning to update this review. Darren and his crew are always so pleasant and accommodating. I've been here as a small party of 2-3 people, a large party of 15+ people, and even had them cater a work lunch and every single time they have delivered delicious Filipino food. Everyone at work couldn't stop talking about how good the food was. Refer to my original review for what to order with an addition of the melon drink. Super refreshing juice drink!
(5)
Johnny T.
The time had come. I'd gone without Filipino food for far too long and I was intent on finding it somewhere within the 305. Previous searches had ended in sorrow but in the spring of this year, something magical happened: a tiny shop in North Miami Beach opened to full my belly with tocino, pancit and everything else I'd been missing from my Chicago days. Much like my experience at King Palace, after going without for so long (Miami is an Asian cuisine desert for the most part; at least, *good* Asian cuisine), I went all-in, full-gorge, food beast mode. It wasn't pretty. It was a little shocking. It got 'er done. It got 'er done good. Unwilling to go one second longer without pigging out, I ordered: lumpia, tocino, kare kare, sisig, garlic rice, pancit bihon, and mixed adobo. I was eating more pork in those days and was *fiending* for lechon and/or longanisa but I was out of luck. The savory (lechon) and sweet (longanisa) pork would not be mine that day... so I had to double (triple) down on the tocino and garlic rice. I didn't know where to start... so I started with the dish that started my Filipino addiction: tocino. It's my Filipino food litmus test. Get the tocino right and we're in business. While it didn't come up to the epic turn-your-life-around goodness of Isla Pilipina (little does), it was really really good. I knew I was in good hands. The orders kept coming in and the kitchen kept up. By the time my crew was done, the owner came out of the kitchen and joked (?) that they were out of food. I think we ordered everything on the menu. In addition to the tocino and rice, the sisig (hot, sizzling pork made from pieces you don't want to think about and mixed with peppers & onions) and mixed adobo definitely got my digits. The pancit wasn't exactly to my tastes but I think enjoying pancit (the type and prep) really depends on how you first had it. Because I had *just* enough room for something sweet, I eschewed the halo halo (not really fan; I'm just there for the ube ice cream; it's purple! Hello!!!) and went for the melon water. Melon. Water. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? So so so good. I need some now. And a fainting chair. And to be fanned. And a drawn bath. A manor in the English countryside wouldn't be bad either. But in case all those other things take a while, just get me some melon water and we'll call it even. For now.
(4)
Celine L.
There's very few Filipino restaurants so when I find one, I have to try it. It's a hole in the wall restaurant, the place is very small but the food makes up for it. I know I'm biased with my Filipino taste buds, but I love the food here from the kare kare to the sisig to the pork bbq. If you're new to Filipino food, it's a good place to be adventurous and try new things--- like the balut or squid with ink sauce or halo halo. You can even order a whole feast on a table of banana leaves & eat with your hands...real filipino style!
(4)
Anthony P.
West Coast transplants and pinoys/pinays around the country craving delicious, appetizing, homemade Filipino food in Miami take note! Having moved here almost 4 years ago having homemade Filipino food was something I could only look forward to whenever returning home to CA for the holidays. Pork adobo, sisig, longanisa, lumpia, pancit where just nostalgic images i'd fantasize about during the many months that would go by before returning home. I didn't think any options existed here. Upon the rare chance I would see filipino man/woman in town (we are everywhere where i'm from!) I would always secretly wonder if they knew of any restaurants in town. Everyone I asked always mentioned they'd cook at home with a semi-frown.. the dry spell has finally ended. I am happy to say that this year is officially the worst year for me to think about dieting. I first heard about this place from the awesome Filipino staff at Jimmy's Eastside Diner. The food here is authentic, the lumpia crispy and fresh, the sisig sizzling and garlic fried rice very appetitizing. You could not ask for a more hospitable host than Darren who is also the head chef. TFC was playing on TV. I felt like I was transported home for a minute... at last there is a cure, just make sure you come hungry! Here is a short 15 second video of some of the items I had instagram.com/p/mvEiKqzT…
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Rob G.
I was here today for the first time for the "Eat Like a Local" event and I have to say it was great to be at an event like this. This was technically my first event, so it was good to see other Yelpers and be with people that I have only previously met/talked to online. I have probably driven by this place several times in the past month, not really even thinking about it, so it was great to have this local event so close to home, and it really gave me the opportunity to try something new, someplace new, and with some new friends. Who knows if I would have made it in here otherwise. OK, so regarding the food, there was a variety of food at the counter to order from, and also a menu of other options, which were cooked in the back kitchen. There was a lot of food being ordered at the table. I dont remember all the names of what I ordered, but I got this veggie lumpia, which was kinda like a delicate crepe/wrap with a peanut/garlic sauce. I also had one of these veggie cake / fritters. Both of them tasted good. Also had this water infused melon drink, no idea what it was called, but it was very refreshing. Very interesting dishes flying around the table, mainly meat / pork and other items. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their food and having a great time. The restaurant itself is small, and with all the yelpers in there, they seemed busy. Maybe a little disorganized, but it was ok. This is a local restaurant, not some big chain and they were working hard to satisfy and please everyone, which they did. Appeared to be family owned and operated, which is great, and very authentic. There seemed to be a lot of local Filipino patrons walking in. Overall, I had a great time with all the other YELPers. I will be back to try some other foods, like the Kare Kare. If you are looking for some authentic Filipino food, or something different, this is a good spot to try. Easy to get to, right on W. Dixie in NMB.
(4)
VIDA L.
I never leave more than one review but this place is an absolute MUST TRY! Variety Of food at a fraction of the cost of most pinoy restaurants for the value!!!
(5)
Elle A.
While down in Miami last Sunday we decided to stop here for an early dinner after shopping. The only Filipino food I've ever had was chicken adobo and I enjoyed it so much I wanted to try it again. The man at the counter was very friendly and answered all my questions. There were some things offered that I knew I'd never try, like blood stew. But there were also several beef, pork and chicken dishes so I decided to order a mish mash of what I thought my husband and I would like best. We wound up having a couple of beef skewers, pork adobo, and lechon, all served with rice. The beef skewers were downright tasty but disappointingly they were cold. The pork adobo was very tasty but fatty at the same time - it was only lukewarm although I would have preferred it to be piping hot. The lechon was a special and was brought out last. It came piled on a plate, both cubes of fatty pork and a large piece of crispy skin. A sweet sauce that tasted reminiscent of duck sauce accompanied it. All in all we enjoyed our food although if we return we will order a combo plate next time in order to sample more things. A solid choice for a filling and tasty meal.
(4)
Glenda M.
Very authentic Filipino cuisine, we tried boodle fight, kamayan style, and lechon belly, halo halo is really good. Will definitely come back with my friends.
(5)
Krys P.
Really excited to see a Filipino restaurant opening up. I enjoy Filipino food but there aren't too many of them in Miami. For those unfamiliar with the cuisine (not that I am an expert) it has influence from Chinese and Spanish cooking. A word of warning: the food is usually served at room temperature. In fact there are stories of house guests feeling offended when their Filipino hosts offer them cold "leftover". Keep that in mind. There is a turo-turo counter where you can order from the steam table. The dishes are written on the board as well. You can also order from the menu board, and the food will be prepared to order in the kitchen. If you like your food at a higher temperature, you may prefer to order from there, especially dishes like mami (soup noodle) or pansit (stir-fried noodle, chow mien). You will likely find adobo, the most famous Filipino dish of chicken or pork stewed in sweet soy sauce and other spices. My favorite is kare kare, beef tripe in peanut butter sauce (I would love it if Lutong goes heavier on peanut buttery). Chances are the menu will sound very foreign to you. Don't worry, owner Alberto and his staff are happy to have newcomers trying out their cuisine and are very patient in explaining everything to you, or giving you samples to try. Alberto let me sample some shrimp paste to mix into the dish. It's DELICIOUS!! For dessert, halo halo is a shaved ice sundae with layers of beans, jellos and milk. An extra star for bringing diversity to the neighborhood, and offering free wifi.
(5)
Elizabeth R.
Excellent Filipino food! Brought my boyfriend, a true Pinoy, all the way from Broward County. It was worth the drive. The Lumpia, Bistec Silog, Pancit were all fantastic. We ate in, but plenty of locals were taking it to go.
(4)
Naty K.
Feeling adventurous and wanting to try Filipino food for the first time, I suggested to my friend to give this place a try. I had seen the Miami New Times review and was intrigued. It's easy to miss this place, they don't have a sign that lights up, and it is in a small strip mall near some apartment buildings in a somewhat dark area. I had seen an oriental store and had assumed it was in that same strip mall, but it is actually in the mall across from there. Lutong Pinoy is small, with a cafeteria-type feel and green walls, and if you have been to Raja's Indian in downtown Miami, you'll see that they follow a similar format. You have several selections that are already prepared, and you can get a combo platter, which allows you to try different selections. There is also a la carte dining, but that will cost you more. You can also add items on to your combo if you're feeling hungry or curious, and they all come with rice. A lady and her Filipino adopted daughter were there eating, and her daughter offered to explain the selections to us newbies. I opted for the stew that had a peanut butter sauce (Kare-Kare), which I later found out had beef tripe and oxtail. I have to say, it was delicious and it wasn't until later that I found out it had tripe and oxtail (something I had always refused to try because it sounded unappetizing to me, yet I have eaten pork belly and fermented duck eggs, go figure). I think if more people just ate things without knowing what they were, they'd become more open-minded and would not miss out on great things. I also ordered a side of breaded eggplant and a pork skewer. The gentleman at the register was nice enough to bring me a complimentary lentil stew, and my friend also purchased some of their vinegar fish for us to share. All of these items were delicious and exotic, and the prices are very, very affordable. I ordered the Gulaman drink, which is similar to Buba Tea, and it was great. The ladies ordered the Halo Halo dessert, which was very colorful, and they allowed me to photograph it for my Yelp review. I spoke to the Filipino customer and she said the food was authentic and just like "back home". I had never had Filipino food, so I thought it was important to ask and get feedback from a true native. On a side note: the food was a bit on the cold side, so if there's one suggestion I could make, it's that the food be kept warmer. To be fair though, we arrived about 20-25 minutes before closing, which may be why the food was no longer hot. The service was very friendly, and the gentleman was open to questions and suggestions, all with a big, friendly smile. He took some pictures for the Facebook page so if you see a goofy-looking girl holding a drink, that's probably me :( He suggested giving the popular Sisig a try. It is made from pig's snout and ears, rather than the usual snout, ears, tongue and brains. I'm not sure if I'd like it just because it seems to have a chewy texture and I'm not big on chewy foods, but who knows? They will soon be rolling out with street foods as well, though that menu is in the works. If you're looking for inexpensive, exotic food, give Lutong Pinoy a try, you'll be wanting to be back for more!
(5)
Angelo R.
Living in Miami is a blessing! There's an abundance of international food but very rare Filipino cuisine around. Thank God I ran into this new Filipino restaurant tonight, Lutong Pinoy :) Its located right next to Hiro's Sushi on Dixie Hwy NMB. I walked in and was immediately greeted with an array of my home country's dishes. Besides the prep food, they have numerous made to order Filipino classics...Tapsilog, Sisig, Pansit, etc. But I was hungry looking at the prepped food so I ended up getting Chicken Barbeque, Lumpia Shanghai and Tokwat Baboy. Got home..invited my neighbor over and had a mini fiesta...wish I had San Miguel beer :) We both tasted the authenticity...the dishes took us back to Manila and can't wait to spend a whole evening there and try the menu selections. I just hope this place gets more exposure and keep this rare gem thriving for years. Time to call my buddies from Kendall and Pembroke Pines cause its time for a Pinoy pig out gathering!
(5)
Joselle A.
the monggo seems like it was two days old and the menudo is loaded with hotdogs. the sisig is ok.
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Ed G.
This place is in front of the American Oriental Store in NW 163rd, the only Filipino Restaurant in that area. The parking space is not a problem, the ambiance is ok, huge tv with Filipino Channel, clean restaurant plus air condition. The prices of the menu are acceptable with big servings. Favorite meal is OKOY, Tapsilog, Tocilog, Sizzling sisig and Pancit Palabok. They have short orders as well. They have Halo-halo, and sagot gulaman for desert. This new FILIPINO RESTAURANT is definitely a must see to encounter. ENJOY Filipino food!
(5)
Ellaine Y.
Really good Filipino food! Galing~! We're from NYC and have tried Filipino food from East&West coast but I can say that Lutong Pinoy is one of the BEST. I ordered LECHON, it's really awesome, tasty and the sauce was really authentic PINOY. If you want, they have awesome selection of pinoy street food. From "tukneneng" (boiled quail egg dipped in batter with a vinegar dip) to isaw(grilled intestine). They basically have most Filipino fav dishes that you could order. Vgood service too! Great food+amazing services=awesome experience.
(5)
Megan A.
I have no idea exactly what I ate here. My husband is Philippino and ordered for us. I can say the lady did know we had never ate there before and offered us samples of anything we wanted. I definitely took advantage of this! It was very good and large portions! The place was clean and neat and bright.
(5)
Jesus R.
Delicious!!!! I'm not an expert by any means of Pinoy food, but this is the best I've had ever. I can't pronounce the name of the dark pork dish I had, but if you see it chomp it up! Very good place and very affordable.
(4)
LiLian B.
Update: service today was so much better than last time. The owner was very nice and interacted with customers. The food was better as well. We ordered lechon, pork bbq, squid, fried fish and veggies. We will come back for sure.
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Maryann S.
Ever felt like you want that homemade filipino dish but don't know how to cook it the right way? Well let me tell you, their food hits the spot! They have the most delicious dishes around. I've tried other filipino restaurant and it would either have not enough seasonings or too much of it. But Lutong Pinoy doesn't have that problem. We had the sizzling sisig which is rare to find that dish in Miami & it tastes just as it sounds, sizzling good!! We also got the Lechon Kuwali, the meat was so tender and crispy on the outside. They serve family style and we thought we didn't order enough but we were so full we even got it to go! I recommend this place if your looking for a good dine in or take out to enjoy with your loved ones!
(5)
Susana G.
This place is a big disappointment. Ordered the crispy pata and other filipino dishes. First, the pricing is not based on the menu price. Ordered two fried red snappers and they were overpriced. We got charged more than we were told. Second, the skin on the crispy pata was tough and it was mostly pig's feet. Unless you eat the thick bones and nails, there is not much left to eat. Third, the place has no appeal. The food and pastries on the counter look stale. Overall, this place is substandard and overpriced. And don't forget to check your receipt to make sure the charges are correct.
(1)
Vick O.
Wow. What can I say? We hit a jackpot thanks to Yelp. This might be the closest thing I could get to a pacific Asian dish. I'm from Indonesia and I must say, Phillipino food is almost the same as Indonesian dish. I ordered a pork meat dish with a sweet sauce that's pink. For the second side, I got an octopus with a black sauce and I think they cook it with it's ink which gives it a nice taste. I also got a fried fish to go along with my food. It was crispy and juicy at the same time. My friend got the same pork dish and a curry chicken with a pork satay. Both mine and my friends food was absolutely delicious, full of flavors not too heavy. Back when yakosan used to be on the same plaza I don't remember seeing them here. So I am guessing that they are fairly new. Last but not least, we ordered Halo halo. Hello halo halo!!! I think I'm in love! I found something similar to "es campur" (Indonesian shaved ice dessert) Google it. If you want the real thing you can check out Bali cafe in downtown Miami. Back to this restaurant, I love everything about it. It's self serve so you order at the counter, pay and eat. Service was extra friendly, the lady who was serving us was full of smiles. This place easily gets a 5 star from me. Will come back soon...
(5)
Ruel R.
Great food and service. Takes me back home!! I recommend you try this place. Especially if you are from the Philippines. Who knows, you may run into a Filipino celeb, like PACQUIAO lol!!
(5)
Amethyst V.
Worst Customer Service from this Filipino Restaurant.We will Never come back to this unpleasant place...The Food is not that great when you get the Terrible Attitude from the Staff.They are not worth a visit since my aunt cooks better food than them..If you are looking for a Friendly Place,This is not the Place to go to with your friends at all...They should change the whole staff who can be Appealing to the Business rather than rude people .They should close down since they have better Filipino Restaurant in South Florida
(1)
Ernie H.
Finding an authetic Filipino restaurant in the Miami area is like finding a yeti. Actually, it's like finding a yeti riding on a unicorn sliding down a rainbow. But somehow after a random google search for "Filipino food Miami" (after an unsuccessful one nine months before) I found this place and went. My experience with Filipino food is the following: I'm not Filipino, but my roommates in college were all Filipino and thus my fascination was born. My first dish I learned how to cook was chicken adobo, we had spam fried rice, learned that diniguan was called "chocolate meat" and wasn't made from chocolate and ate it up anyway. To be honest, Filipino food is pretty similar to Cuban cuisine: there is bistec, lechon is still fried pork wherever you go, there's the aversion to chilis and any type of vegetable is an afterthought, stewed with meat, if at all. That said, there are some dishes taken from Chinese culture - lumpia (egg rolls, but skinnier and more meaty), pancit (chow mein, basically) stuff like that. This place is legit. It's in a strip mall in North Miami Beach, you walk in, there's a super friendly family serving up food cafeteria style, and there's satellite television of Filipino variety shows going on (when we were there it was essentially an American Idol for folks over 40. Pretty amazing.) It's pretty clear that the restaurant is targeted for Filipino ex-pats, and that's okay in my book: if you want overpriced fusion with a fancy interior decorator, go to Gigis. We ended up getting a bunch of things: pork adobo (pork braised in soy, vinegar & garlic) which was REALLY good, along with pancit palabok, lumpia, a skewer or two and sizzling sisig. (Best way to describe it is... hmm... maybe a chopped up picadillo? Their version used all the parts of the pig though, and the texture turned off some of my friends who weren't necessarily used to it.) The owner told us there was a Cebu style lechon in the back but we passed on it. We also sampled the banana turon (fried banana) which was legit too. Just this week a friend shared on Facebook an online comic from The Oatmeal where most Asian restaurants in small towns - yes, and Miami - serve every single type of Asian food under one roof, all kinda mediocre. I'm happy to say that this one is definitely good, legit authentic and even though I kinda live far, I'll be traveling as far as I need to go for some legit Filipino food.
(5)
Kimmie C.
We Filipinos are picky with our food. If it's not homemade or our mom's cooking, it's not good enough. Lutong pinoy is the next best thing. Closest thing to Filipino food I've had since coming to this country. Everyone is nice, everything is clean, food is amazing. I love their halo halo. It's the one with shaved ice and purple ice cream on top. When you dig in, there's a huge mix of random sweet jellies and beans! The best. Recommend it to everyone around the area. Boyfriend isn't Filipino but he loves it too. We try to pass by whenever we're around.
(5)
Rozanne D.
This was my first proper Filipino Restaurant experience. Extremely small place but food is really good. Friendly staff. Definitely going back for more!!
(3)
Denise d.
Came in today for lunch and pleasantly surprised by their selection. Ordered the pancit palabok, pork bbq & fresh lumpia with peanut sauce. All the ingredient for the pancit palabok were good except for the sauce. It seemed like it was missing something. It seemed like a package mix instead of home made. Don't get me wrong but I am from East coast where we have tons of filipino restaurants. But I appreciated the presentation! Pork bbq was very delicious! Nice bbq flavor better than some east coast so thumbs up! I always love ordering fresh lumpia with sauce. Loved the ingredients inside the lumpia but the wrapper was way too thick. The peanut sauce was ehhh. Not the best. It needed more peanut butter taste in it. I will definite come back here again and try the other items in their menu.
(3)
Cade B.
I was invited here last weekend by a Filipino friend for a "boodle fight" dinner. Although I had eaten Filipino food before when I lived in LA, and *thought* I knew what to expect, this was a very difference for me indeed! Here, the fare was fresher than what I had remembered experiencing in LA, and the choice of spices and condiments was unique and different. In addition, the staff is very friendly and eager to please. I loved it and definitely recommend it for anyone wanting to try something different from the standard Miami fare.
(5)
Robert D.
We went to a "Boodle Fight" here, which is a long table filled with food. It was fantastic! I had never eaten Filipino food and had know idea what to expect but a friend organized the experience. All the food was super yummy! The tomato filled grilled squid was grilled to perfection and not chewy. The chicken soup with basil(?) and ginger was sooo good. The chicken skewers and everything else I cannot remember all tasted deliciously! All the food was presented on big banana leaves down the center of the long table. It was a fun experience and I highly recommend it. I dis not award 5 stars because of the limited drink selection and limited drink service. They concentrated on making sure the food kept coming out!
(4)
Ramil T.
Best Pinoy Restaurant ever.....feels like my Moms the one preparing the dishes. Two thumbs up! To all my friends in Florida you should all visit and experience dining in this restaurant. Yummy!
(5)
R O.
1st time here , the buisness is small and bright , the food was ok, It wasn't omg , but for the price it was good ," note I've had flip food before" the food didn't take long to arrive wich was good , the bubble tea was alittle chalky I had taro flavor. I ordered a number 102 wich is bisteksilog " beef tenderloin thin sliced, and number 411 siomai "pork steamed dumplings" . The dumplings were good and the size wasn't bad the dipping sauce was good. The beef tenderloin was alittle salty it came with rice and a sunny side egg on top . The rice was good it had a nice Gaelic flavor n the yoke of the egg mixed in made it better. I wanted to really enjoy this meal but my steak was alittle hard and I found my self enjoying the rice more then the steak . I would come back again to eat if I'm in the area but I wouldn't bust a mission to come . Hopefully on my next visit I'll try a fried fish and see how that goes... Till then
(3)
Jennifer T.
Disappointing... The food was cold and limited in selection. The prices on the menu board written in marker and were cheaper than the price they charged at the register. The food lacked flavor. I wish I could have written a positive review but I can't.
(2)
Remy S.
Good Filipino Food... I highly recommend this to who is craving for iur homecook food.
(4)
Pablo R.
Party of 3..2 being Filipino. Had Lechon Kawali, Pork Adobo, Pancit, Fish soup, rice, and the melon drink. Lechon Kawali was ok..dipping sauce was good and had good flavor. Pork adobo had good flavor but was fried when the pork in the adobo usually falls apart and is soft from stewing in the sauce. No good. Pancit was salty and cold. Rice of all things was cold and we had to ask for it several times after we received the rest of our food. Fish soup was tough and had the texture of meat because it was over-cooked. No good. Melon drink seemed authentic and had really good flavor...probably best thing we had. To top it off everything is al la carte...so we ended up paying for the 3 plates of rice separately. At the end for a hole in the wall the bill was over $70. Normally for a hole in the walls I'd pay $70, but when the food is cold and less than appetizing I'll have to pass. Won't be taking the drive to North Miami Beach in the future. Would rather take my chances trying to make Filipino food at home.
(1)
Lawrence D.
This is authentic Filipino homestyle food :-) I highly recommend the "sizzling sisig" and crispy pata as well as their Lechon Kawali.
(4)
Ray G.
First time out for Filipino food, and boodle fight dinner. Amazing. Food was outstanding! Prices were spot-on! Atmosphere was perfect for the event! Great job!
(5)
Lindsay S.
Really good food. Darren (the owner) helped us out and explained what all the food was. My favorite was the sweet pork "breakfast." And the watermelon juice was so good!
(5)
Ginelle H.
I'm Filipina and heard positive reviews of this restaurant while grocery shopping at the Filipino Oriental Market across the street. I love Filipino food but found that it is very difficult to find a restaurant that can live up to the home cooked meals of my childhood, but still decided to give this place a shot. Definitely glad that I did! I went with my boyfriend on a Saturday and was instantly hit with the heavenly aromas of my childhood. We were greeted with the owner and his wife; both extremely pleasant people who obviously loved their food and wanted others to enjoy as well. My boyfriend is Cuban and they were more than happy to explain to him the menu and the dishes that I wasn't familiar with. As for their food, it really hits the spot. They have the most delicious Filipino dishes around and other Filipino restaurants that I've been to cannot compete!! They have items that are pre-prepared and a la carte items from several different menus (breakfast, street food, and main dishes). They also had some Filipino baked goods. We had the Ensaymada (a Filipino breakfast bread with cheese on top) and it was definitely freshly baked! After the first one, we ended up getting a second! We ended up ordering an order of Lumpia Shanghai, Beef Kare Kare, Pork BBQ Skewers, Vegetable Egg rolls, and Sago at Gulaman. I seriously have to say that this is some of the most authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious Filipino food that you'll find in Miami. I felt like I was transported back to Manila! The Lumpia Shanghai are mini pork egg rolls with sweet chili sauce that comes with 12 but we wished we ordered a second order; they were so tasty! Kare Kare is my favorite Filipino dish and they definitely delivered with a rich, creamy peanut sauce and large chunks of beef, bok choy, and eggplant. The pork BBQ skewers were just like the ones you'd find along the streets of Manila. Everything we had was amazing and extremely filling. Being Filipina, it is definitely difficult to impress me with Filipino food because I grew up spoiled with amazing Filipino food but this place delivers!! They have food that will please everyone's palettes; from vegetarians to seafood lovers to carnivores, and everyone in between. I would recommend this restaurant if you're looking for great food, pleasant service, cheap prices, and a nice family atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try all the other dishes!
(5)
Xena A.
If I could give no stars, that would be more appropriate. After eating my appetizer, I received my entree and within a couple of bites into it I expressed to the waitress I did not like it. She offered to pack up the food I just expressed to her I didn't like which I asked her to not do because I simply was not going to eat it. The manager(prob owner) then comes out to demand why I did not like the entree. I told him why(the entree was simply horrible,by the way) and he said we can't do that(take it off the check) because you picked it. He made it very clear he was not going to take the food I did not eat off the check. I then told him that if that's the case then I would simply never be coming back. He seemed fine with that response. Disgusted with his treatment and lack of etiquette,we paid the bill and left.
(1)
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Address :17048 W Dixie Hwy
North Miami Beach, FL, 33160
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Matthew G.
Masarap! (Delicious!) The restaurant is small and quaint, and the food is offered in a display style. I ordered the milkfish and it was AMAZING! Very authentic and a good value. The portion size was LARGE and it was only $8.55.
(5)Kin C.
Absolutely love this place! The staff here are extremely friendly, not to mention the amazing authentic Filipino food. They serve a variety of dishes, some served preprepared (food court style) and some cooked when ordered. Rest assured, nothing will be served cold since they will reheat everything and make sure you leave with an enlightened palate :) The initial reason I wanted to stop by here was for the HALO HALO It's absolutely amazing, and even if you come here just for that, it's still a delight! On special occasions, they will serve boneless lex job belly, and u can also preorder a "boodle fight" for gatherings with family & friends. Among the few Filipino restaurants I've tried in south Florida, this is one of the better ones.
(5)Liz H.
Amazing! First time doing the Boodle fight. It was great. My family isn't use to using fingers to eat so it was quite an experience. Absolutely great food.
(5)Kazuna A.
Ok, so i never thought i can get a real pork steamed bun in miami untill i accidentally went in this tiny place. I hate bubble tea, i dont know anything abt Filipin cuisine but if you love Asian cuisine you should definitely try their steamed bun!
(4)Ute L.
Thanks to Johnny T. who put on the Eat Like a Local lunch, I got to experience Filipino food for the first time. Vegetarians/ Vegans - let me put you at ease, they do have a vegetarian section on the menu even though the focus is clearly meat, meat and more meat in all kinds of sauces and stews. It seems to be a family owned business. You order at the counter and they gladly answer questions about the food. The pictures on the menu also help. There are two different menus, one with breakfast and street food, another with main dishes, rice and noodles. None of the food looks particularly pretty but the flavor in the sauces is where it's at. I started with the Lumpia Sariwa, a fresh spring roll stuffed with julienned vegetables, peanuts and tofu, served with this amazing sweet and garlicky peanut sauce. This is not a fried spring roll but more of a soft egg batter crepe. From the freshness of the wrapper, I am guessing it was home made. Get two of these and you're full already. The vegetarian Kare Kare was delicious. Large chunks of eggplant, bok choy and green beans in a big bowl of dark brown peanut sauce. My understanding is that they thicken the sauce with toasted ground rice. It was neither oily nor spicy, instead you really get lots if peanut flavor and just a little saltiness. My one wish is that they offer brown rice, even though it might make it less authentic. The white rice just has no flavor, besides its lack of nutrition. Prices are reasonable. Affordability paired with what appears to be authentic home cooking, brings a constant influx of Filipino customers. Who knew that even existed in Miami? Now for dessert, they do have a good variety, none of them I am familiar with except flan, and even a few pastries on display at the register. I went with what I knew, banana wrapped in a spring roll wrapper and crispy fried. Yum Yum capital YUM! The banana was super-ripe and sweet, combined with the crispy wrapper and the purple yam ice cream completely addictive. The ice cream is disturbingly purple but it tastes nothing like it looks. It has this intense coconut flavor and I believe the yam just adds starch/ creaminess. I would love to come back to try some of the street food. Definitely a hidden gem.
(4)Izzy P.
Great service, food was good. Had the adobo. The place offers a nice filipino environment..the cuisine is tasty and great..i will come back, people that work there are very nice.
(4)Rafael L.
We are surprised with the food, this is a small restaurant like a cafeteria but the food is excellent but more important it is authentic. very difficult to find this kind of food and quality in town, if you want to eat good Philippine you should try this restaurant/cafeteria, nothing fancy. The pork was very good crispy and good flavor, we order kare-kare was the most authentic food I eat from any restaurant before, also we order a chicken sizzling sisig Very good a lot flavor, and Lumpia-eggroll Very similar to the Chinese restaurant but the difference is the side and the more flavor and filling I will give four stars only because the table and utensil was no the best
(4)Cid P.
My fellow Cubanos that abide with me here in Hialeah, lo siento mucho, I never thought I would say this outside of Hialeah, this was some darn good pork I had me here. I mean, I think that was pork. I am almost sure that was pork. I have never had Filipino Food before. So, I was at the mercy of recommendations by the staff, pictures and pointing. I really did not want to sound like some Hillbilly who joined Yelp. Oh yeah, I was here today for "Eat Like a Local." Thanks to Johnny T., we meet-up at a different restaurant every so often deep in the neighborhoods of South Florida. Otherwise, I would have never known about this restaurant. Once again, THANKS Johnny T. for making this happen and for everyone that showed-up. In typical Yelp style, we ended-up taking over the entire restaurant. I ordered: * The Pork "thing:" - Do not know really. Just trust me, it was delicious. When the sauce and meat are mixed with the perfectly cooked white rice, what you are bringing into your mouth is a delectable blend of flavors. I, myself, have never had this before. I am not going to lie. I really thought it was going to be similar to other foods from that region of Our Planet. No, it surely is not. * Egg Rolls - This is all I know about these, they are delicious. That is it. These are their smaller version of their egg rolls. They come with a dipping sauce for your absolute enjoyment. Again, nothing like other egg rolls I am familiar with. * Watermelon Drink - Delicious and that is all I have to say about it. Apparently it is a favorite because it is ready to be scooped into your glass at a moment's notice. Very nice and refreshing it was. * Dessert - I always have dessert anywhere I go. This was what looked to be a banana egg roll served with a scoop of mouth watering coconut flavored ice cream. Because I am Color Blind, the ice cream was either blue or purple. All I know is this, it was a perfect blend of two flavors. It was crispy with just enough of the banana to blend with the coconut ice cream. Everything that I saw coming out to our tables, I wanted to dive into. The food presentation is kept simple and "homey." Food portions are of plenty. I used to live down the street from this restaurant. If I still lived in this area, I would definitely be a regular any chance I had. Random things to keep in mind that may be of interest: * Parking - Some spots are reserved for their neighbors. Keep that in mind when coming here. * Location - If you are not familiar with this area, this restaurant is located just a few blocks north off of North Miami Beach Blvd.. You cannot miss it. If you are driving north on West Dixie Highway, it will be on your left hand side. * Language - English is spoken here. You will have no problem. Remember, I just did not want to sound like a Hillbilly that has never had this food before. #KeepItLocal To My Yelp Family, I apologize for leaving earlier than usual. What I did not mention to anyone is, I had just gotten home at six that morning from another unrelated Event. When I was done eating, I just wanted a bed as soon as possible. It was great seeing everyone. I will see you at the next one.
(4)Ivonne P.
I've been wanting to try this place out for a while, but was a little scared I wasn't going to like the food. Last week I decided to just try it during my lunch break since this place is very close to work. I tried the combo #100 AdoboSilog. It was their garlic rice with a fried egg on top served with stew chicken. The food was flavorful. The garlic taste of the rice wasn't overwhelming and it was cooked just right. I really enjoyed the chicken. The customer service wasn't the best. The ladies were nice, but they weren't very helpful with the menu. I'll definitely go back and try other Filipino dishes.
(4)Limuel G.
Being F/Pilipino I give this place my stamp of approval. I should just end my review right there so you could just head out to try this place already but I'm pretty sure you want me to elaborate. Let me just start out by saying the girlfriend and I were headed out to dinner on Friday night and we saw this new place pop up on Yelp. We were unsure about the hours and called in, they were about to close in 10 minutes, but they were willing to wait for us(generous, I know.) Upon arrival to the actual restaurant the owner, Darren, opened the door for us as promised and treated us like we were VIP's for his "after hours." For dinner, we certainly made it worth the price for him to stay open as we ordered a boat load. We literally couldn't help ourselves because thoughts of home cooking brought the cravings. Initially, the way the restaurant is setup, the food is served turo-turo style(cafeteria style) but the owner is looking to go more a-la-carte so that food you get is more fresh and hot. I really hope he goes full a-la-carte because the food would taste that much better. On this night all the food was made to order. Of course, when it comes to Filipino dishes it's a must that I order the Kare-Kare, which is something like a peanut butter curry with ox-tail. Pour the stew all over your rice and enjoy. I love peanut butter! This dish also comes with a saltine called bagoong which should be paired with the kare-kare in small doses because it is very salty. Don't say I didn't warn you. Sisig is another popular and must order dish which is chopped up pork parts on a sizzling platter. My favorite part is squeezing the lime over this dish while it's still sizzling. We also ordered pusit(squid), bangus(milkfish), a BBQ skewer, and Sago(popular drink.) At this point we may have ordered a little too much, but well worth the price. The meal lasted a few days after we took it home to-go. Definitely worth coming back when I need a fix of home cooking and I'm too lazy to make my own. Mmmm Sarap!
(5)Ana B.
I've only been here once, but I can confidently say it is one of the better Filipino restaurants I have been to. The food was pretty good, which I was thrilled about. If you have read my other reviews on Filipino restaurants you know my feelings about them. They are usually mediocre at best and you end up feeling like your Lola or Tita could have cooked it better. But not this place! It is just as good as my mom's cooking! I ordered the combo #2 which comes with two meats and white rice for about $8. I got the BBQ skewer and pusit (squid). The BBQ was soo, soo good! By far the best I have had in a restaurant setting. The squid was good but not great, mainly because it was a little tough. For dessert, I had halo halo. It was good. A nice size and tons of toppings. For those of you that don't know what that is, it literally means "mixed-mixed". It is crushed or shaved ice with evaporated milk and sugar with a generous variety of toppings that you mix into the ice. Typical toppings include ice cream (usually ube (purple yam) or mango flavored), leche flan, macapuno (canned young coconut strips), tapioca pearls, beans, banana, jelly/gelatin and the list goes on. Their Halo halo had all the usuals but added cantaloupe strips, which was nice. But they were missing my favorite topping--flan! But overall, I was very satisfied with my experience. I would like to reiterate what others have said, the food is lukewarm, purposefully. It is not served piping hot unless you order something they have to make instead of picking from the pre-made items (think cantina style). But if you really want I'm sure you could ask them to heat it up for you. I have found my new go - to lunch spot in NMB area!
(4)Daryl H.
I probably order here multiple times a week. The food is awesome and the service is great! I can't wait to try the boodle fight ( different foods in table and you eat with your hands, which is super authentic Filipino style!). Their lechon is also super yummy!
(5)Diana L.
I re-joined Yelp with only one purpose in mind- to save others from making the same mistake I made today. Lutong Pinoy was the worst restaurant experience I've had in years. I was so disappointed because I was REALLY excited for some amazing Filipino food. The reviews and pictures of the food on yelp had me sold on Lutong Pinoy! Once I got to the restaurant my bubble began to burst with the sight of dirty tables and unfriendly staff. I asked the lady at the register to recommend her best vegetarian options and I got a very disinterested "Our most popular dishes are with pork so I don't know, you can look at the menu" and after handing me the menu and leaving me to figure it out for myself, she walked away. I guess this vegetarian customer was too much of a bother for her. Once I began eating my bland, lukewarm soup, I noticed bugs on the window sill. The bathrooms were also in unsanitary conditions and at this point I was so deflated from this experience I had completely lost my appetite and asked to pay my bill before getting three bites in. The server made a comment that I didn't eat my soup yet never asked if I wanted to take it to go or even if there was anything wrong with it. I wish Lutong Pinoy was as good as it looks on yelp :(
(1)Michael P.
To begin i want to clarify that i am not a fan of ginger or coconut milk, maybe this just was not for me. We had the bbq pork skewers , chicken sisig, pork sisig, honeydew bubble tea and taro bubble tea, and halo halo. The bbq skewers were good but i have had better, the pork sisig was excellent and i enjoyed it alot except for the few random ginger filled bites, same with the chicken sisig. The bubble tea was lacking in bubbles and the bubbles were not as flavorful as in other places, the taro bubble tea was completely different from the other taro bubble teas i had and it did not live up to expectations. All the yelppers recommended the halo halo and it was alright at most. The service was nice friendly and family owned as-well.
(3)Wilda M.
Thank you to my hubby for picking up my food. It was so yummy. I enjoyed every food he bought for me.
(5)Joey I.
WOW! Another hidden gem in Miami. This was my first time there so we had the guy at the counter recommend a bunch of different things. The spring rolls were amazing, the thin noodles WOW and the Chicken Kare Kare was beyond words if you like peanut butter. We'll definitely be back! Oh the bubble tea was really good too... Highly recommend it for the adventurous souls...
(5)Jessica R.
Well I don't know if its fair to give them 1 star considering I didn't even try the food, which I was excited to try, it did smell good though. ..... all I got to do was stand next to the register for 15 minutes while the rude lady behind the register ran people up, cleaned tables, sat ppl down, all I got the pleasure of was standing.. she finally came around started to take my order, abrubtly stopped to ring somone up and go clean another table, she finally came around to try again only to learn that they are out of what I want, maybe it will be ready in 5 minutes. I guess ill go spend my money elsewhere.
(1)Sergio F.
Attending the Eat Like a Local event at Lutong Pinoy brought back memories of my 2010 San Francisco trip where I had my first taste of Filipino cuisine. I was pleasantly surprised that there's an east coast spot where I can indulge. A small space with only a handful of tables, the staff was very pleasant in rearranging tables to sit as much of our big group together. That's another benefit of these small events - the chance to meet and talk with a lot of new Yelpers. Another party seated next to our group was happy to comment on the Filipino version of Sabado Gigante happening on the big screen TV and explain the dishes to us. Speaking of... My order of chicken sisig was awesome. Just this side of greasy, with flavorful smoke seeping out and both sweet and bitter flavors jumping out of a huge skillet and into my mouth made my hunger go away. Couple that with the cool to warm (thanks for the explanation Krys P) sweet pork adobo that Jeff ordered for the table and jasmine rice my Saturday lunch was international and delicious.
(4)Danielle B.
Okay, I'm completely sold. I've been meaning to update this review. Darren and his crew are always so pleasant and accommodating. I've been here as a small party of 2-3 people, a large party of 15+ people, and even had them cater a work lunch and every single time they have delivered delicious Filipino food. Everyone at work couldn't stop talking about how good the food was. Refer to my original review for what to order with an addition of the melon drink. Super refreshing juice drink!
(5)Johnny T.
The time had come. I'd gone without Filipino food for far too long and I was intent on finding it somewhere within the 305. Previous searches had ended in sorrow but in the spring of this year, something magical happened: a tiny shop in North Miami Beach opened to full my belly with tocino, pancit and everything else I'd been missing from my Chicago days. Much like my experience at King Palace, after going without for so long (Miami is an Asian cuisine desert for the most part; at least, *good* Asian cuisine), I went all-in, full-gorge, food beast mode. It wasn't pretty. It was a little shocking. It got 'er done. It got 'er done good. Unwilling to go one second longer without pigging out, I ordered: lumpia, tocino, kare kare, sisig, garlic rice, pancit bihon, and mixed adobo. I was eating more pork in those days and was *fiending* for lechon and/or longanisa but I was out of luck. The savory (lechon) and sweet (longanisa) pork would not be mine that day... so I had to double (triple) down on the tocino and garlic rice. I didn't know where to start... so I started with the dish that started my Filipino addiction: tocino. It's my Filipino food litmus test. Get the tocino right and we're in business. While it didn't come up to the epic turn-your-life-around goodness of Isla Pilipina (little does), it was really really good. I knew I was in good hands. The orders kept coming in and the kitchen kept up. By the time my crew was done, the owner came out of the kitchen and joked (?) that they were out of food. I think we ordered everything on the menu. In addition to the tocino and rice, the sisig (hot, sizzling pork made from pieces you don't want to think about and mixed with peppers & onions) and mixed adobo definitely got my digits. The pancit wasn't exactly to my tastes but I think enjoying pancit (the type and prep) really depends on how you first had it. Because I had *just* enough room for something sweet, I eschewed the halo halo (not really fan; I'm just there for the ube ice cream; it's purple! Hello!!!) and went for the melon water. Melon. Water. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? So so so good. I need some now. And a fainting chair. And to be fanned. And a drawn bath. A manor in the English countryside wouldn't be bad either. But in case all those other things take a while, just get me some melon water and we'll call it even. For now.
(4)Celine L.
There's very few Filipino restaurants so when I find one, I have to try it. It's a hole in the wall restaurant, the place is very small but the food makes up for it. I know I'm biased with my Filipino taste buds, but I love the food here from the kare kare to the sisig to the pork bbq. If you're new to Filipino food, it's a good place to be adventurous and try new things--- like the balut or squid with ink sauce or halo halo. You can even order a whole feast on a table of banana leaves & eat with your hands...real filipino style!
(4)Anthony P.
West Coast transplants and pinoys/pinays around the country craving delicious, appetizing, homemade Filipino food in Miami take note! Having moved here almost 4 years ago having homemade Filipino food was something I could only look forward to whenever returning home to CA for the holidays. Pork adobo, sisig, longanisa, lumpia, pancit where just nostalgic images i'd fantasize about during the many months that would go by before returning home. I didn't think any options existed here. Upon the rare chance I would see filipino man/woman in town (we are everywhere where i'm from!) I would always secretly wonder if they knew of any restaurants in town. Everyone I asked always mentioned they'd cook at home with a semi-frown.. the dry spell has finally ended. I am happy to say that this year is officially the worst year for me to think about dieting. I first heard about this place from the awesome Filipino staff at Jimmy's Eastside Diner. The food here is authentic, the lumpia crispy and fresh, the sisig sizzling and garlic fried rice very appetitizing. You could not ask for a more hospitable host than Darren who is also the head chef. TFC was playing on TV. I felt like I was transported home for a minute... at last there is a cure, just make sure you come hungry! Here is a short 15 second video of some of the items I had instagram.com/p/mvEiKqzT…
(5)Rob G.
I was here today for the first time for the "Eat Like a Local" event and I have to say it was great to be at an event like this. This was technically my first event, so it was good to see other Yelpers and be with people that I have only previously met/talked to online. I have probably driven by this place several times in the past month, not really even thinking about it, so it was great to have this local event so close to home, and it really gave me the opportunity to try something new, someplace new, and with some new friends. Who knows if I would have made it in here otherwise. OK, so regarding the food, there was a variety of food at the counter to order from, and also a menu of other options, which were cooked in the back kitchen. There was a lot of food being ordered at the table. I dont remember all the names of what I ordered, but I got this veggie lumpia, which was kinda like a delicate crepe/wrap with a peanut/garlic sauce. I also had one of these veggie cake / fritters. Both of them tasted good. Also had this water infused melon drink, no idea what it was called, but it was very refreshing. Very interesting dishes flying around the table, mainly meat / pork and other items. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their food and having a great time. The restaurant itself is small, and with all the yelpers in there, they seemed busy. Maybe a little disorganized, but it was ok. This is a local restaurant, not some big chain and they were working hard to satisfy and please everyone, which they did. Appeared to be family owned and operated, which is great, and very authentic. There seemed to be a lot of local Filipino patrons walking in. Overall, I had a great time with all the other YELPers. I will be back to try some other foods, like the Kare Kare. If you are looking for some authentic Filipino food, or something different, this is a good spot to try. Easy to get to, right on W. Dixie in NMB.
(4)VIDA L.
I never leave more than one review but this place is an absolute MUST TRY! Variety Of food at a fraction of the cost of most pinoy restaurants for the value!!!
(5)Elle A.
While down in Miami last Sunday we decided to stop here for an early dinner after shopping. The only Filipino food I've ever had was chicken adobo and I enjoyed it so much I wanted to try it again. The man at the counter was very friendly and answered all my questions. There were some things offered that I knew I'd never try, like blood stew. But there were also several beef, pork and chicken dishes so I decided to order a mish mash of what I thought my husband and I would like best. We wound up having a couple of beef skewers, pork adobo, and lechon, all served with rice. The beef skewers were downright tasty but disappointingly they were cold. The pork adobo was very tasty but fatty at the same time - it was only lukewarm although I would have preferred it to be piping hot. The lechon was a special and was brought out last. It came piled on a plate, both cubes of fatty pork and a large piece of crispy skin. A sweet sauce that tasted reminiscent of duck sauce accompanied it. All in all we enjoyed our food although if we return we will order a combo plate next time in order to sample more things. A solid choice for a filling and tasty meal.
(4)Glenda M.
Very authentic Filipino cuisine, we tried boodle fight, kamayan style, and lechon belly, halo halo is really good. Will definitely come back with my friends.
(5)Krys P.
Really excited to see a Filipino restaurant opening up. I enjoy Filipino food but there aren't too many of them in Miami. For those unfamiliar with the cuisine (not that I am an expert) it has influence from Chinese and Spanish cooking. A word of warning: the food is usually served at room temperature. In fact there are stories of house guests feeling offended when their Filipino hosts offer them cold "leftover". Keep that in mind. There is a turo-turo counter where you can order from the steam table. The dishes are written on the board as well. You can also order from the menu board, and the food will be prepared to order in the kitchen. If you like your food at a higher temperature, you may prefer to order from there, especially dishes like mami (soup noodle) or pansit (stir-fried noodle, chow mien). You will likely find adobo, the most famous Filipino dish of chicken or pork stewed in sweet soy sauce and other spices. My favorite is kare kare, beef tripe in peanut butter sauce (I would love it if Lutong goes heavier on peanut buttery). Chances are the menu will sound very foreign to you. Don't worry, owner Alberto and his staff are happy to have newcomers trying out their cuisine and are very patient in explaining everything to you, or giving you samples to try. Alberto let me sample some shrimp paste to mix into the dish. It's DELICIOUS!! For dessert, halo halo is a shaved ice sundae with layers of beans, jellos and milk. An extra star for bringing diversity to the neighborhood, and offering free wifi.
(5)Elizabeth R.
Excellent Filipino food! Brought my boyfriend, a true Pinoy, all the way from Broward County. It was worth the drive. The Lumpia, Bistec Silog, Pancit were all fantastic. We ate in, but plenty of locals were taking it to go.
(4)Naty K.
Feeling adventurous and wanting to try Filipino food for the first time, I suggested to my friend to give this place a try. I had seen the Miami New Times review and was intrigued. It's easy to miss this place, they don't have a sign that lights up, and it is in a small strip mall near some apartment buildings in a somewhat dark area. I had seen an oriental store and had assumed it was in that same strip mall, but it is actually in the mall across from there. Lutong Pinoy is small, with a cafeteria-type feel and green walls, and if you have been to Raja's Indian in downtown Miami, you'll see that they follow a similar format. You have several selections that are already prepared, and you can get a combo platter, which allows you to try different selections. There is also a la carte dining, but that will cost you more. You can also add items on to your combo if you're feeling hungry or curious, and they all come with rice. A lady and her Filipino adopted daughter were there eating, and her daughter offered to explain the selections to us newbies. I opted for the stew that had a peanut butter sauce (Kare-Kare), which I later found out had beef tripe and oxtail. I have to say, it was delicious and it wasn't until later that I found out it had tripe and oxtail (something I had always refused to try because it sounded unappetizing to me, yet I have eaten pork belly and fermented duck eggs, go figure). I think if more people just ate things without knowing what they were, they'd become more open-minded and would not miss out on great things. I also ordered a side of breaded eggplant and a pork skewer. The gentleman at the register was nice enough to bring me a complimentary lentil stew, and my friend also purchased some of their vinegar fish for us to share. All of these items were delicious and exotic, and the prices are very, very affordable. I ordered the Gulaman drink, which is similar to Buba Tea, and it was great. The ladies ordered the Halo Halo dessert, which was very colorful, and they allowed me to photograph it for my Yelp review. I spoke to the Filipino customer and she said the food was authentic and just like "back home". I had never had Filipino food, so I thought it was important to ask and get feedback from a true native. On a side note: the food was a bit on the cold side, so if there's one suggestion I could make, it's that the food be kept warmer. To be fair though, we arrived about 20-25 minutes before closing, which may be why the food was no longer hot. The service was very friendly, and the gentleman was open to questions and suggestions, all with a big, friendly smile. He took some pictures for the Facebook page so if you see a goofy-looking girl holding a drink, that's probably me :( He suggested giving the popular Sisig a try. It is made from pig's snout and ears, rather than the usual snout, ears, tongue and brains. I'm not sure if I'd like it just because it seems to have a chewy texture and I'm not big on chewy foods, but who knows? They will soon be rolling out with street foods as well, though that menu is in the works. If you're looking for inexpensive, exotic food, give Lutong Pinoy a try, you'll be wanting to be back for more!
(5)Angelo R.
Living in Miami is a blessing! There's an abundance of international food but very rare Filipino cuisine around. Thank God I ran into this new Filipino restaurant tonight, Lutong Pinoy :) Its located right next to Hiro's Sushi on Dixie Hwy NMB. I walked in and was immediately greeted with an array of my home country's dishes. Besides the prep food, they have numerous made to order Filipino classics...Tapsilog, Sisig, Pansit, etc. But I was hungry looking at the prepped food so I ended up getting Chicken Barbeque, Lumpia Shanghai and Tokwat Baboy. Got home..invited my neighbor over and had a mini fiesta...wish I had San Miguel beer :) We both tasted the authenticity...the dishes took us back to Manila and can't wait to spend a whole evening there and try the menu selections. I just hope this place gets more exposure and keep this rare gem thriving for years. Time to call my buddies from Kendall and Pembroke Pines cause its time for a Pinoy pig out gathering!
(5)Joselle A.
the monggo seems like it was two days old and the menudo is loaded with hotdogs. the sisig is ok.
(2)Ed G.
This place is in front of the American Oriental Store in NW 163rd, the only Filipino Restaurant in that area. The parking space is not a problem, the ambiance is ok, huge tv with Filipino Channel, clean restaurant plus air condition. The prices of the menu are acceptable with big servings. Favorite meal is OKOY, Tapsilog, Tocilog, Sizzling sisig and Pancit Palabok. They have short orders as well. They have Halo-halo, and sagot gulaman for desert. This new FILIPINO RESTAURANT is definitely a must see to encounter. ENJOY Filipino food!
(5)Ellaine Y.
Really good Filipino food! Galing~! We're from NYC and have tried Filipino food from East&West coast but I can say that Lutong Pinoy is one of the BEST. I ordered LECHON, it's really awesome, tasty and the sauce was really authentic PINOY. If you want, they have awesome selection of pinoy street food. From "tukneneng" (boiled quail egg dipped in batter with a vinegar dip) to isaw(grilled intestine). They basically have most Filipino fav dishes that you could order. Vgood service too! Great food+amazing services=awesome experience.
(5)Megan A.
I have no idea exactly what I ate here. My husband is Philippino and ordered for us. I can say the lady did know we had never ate there before and offered us samples of anything we wanted. I definitely took advantage of this! It was very good and large portions! The place was clean and neat and bright.
(5)Jesus R.
Delicious!!!! I'm not an expert by any means of Pinoy food, but this is the best I've had ever. I can't pronounce the name of the dark pork dish I had, but if you see it chomp it up! Very good place and very affordable.
(4)LiLian B.
Update: service today was so much better than last time. The owner was very nice and interacted with customers. The food was better as well. We ordered lechon, pork bbq, squid, fried fish and veggies. We will come back for sure.
(4)Maryann S.
Ever felt like you want that homemade filipino dish but don't know how to cook it the right way? Well let me tell you, their food hits the spot! They have the most delicious dishes around. I've tried other filipino restaurant and it would either have not enough seasonings or too much of it. But Lutong Pinoy doesn't have that problem. We had the sizzling sisig which is rare to find that dish in Miami & it tastes just as it sounds, sizzling good!! We also got the Lechon Kuwali, the meat was so tender and crispy on the outside. They serve family style and we thought we didn't order enough but we were so full we even got it to go! I recommend this place if your looking for a good dine in or take out to enjoy with your loved ones!
(5)Susana G.
This place is a big disappointment. Ordered the crispy pata and other filipino dishes. First, the pricing is not based on the menu price. Ordered two fried red snappers and they were overpriced. We got charged more than we were told. Second, the skin on the crispy pata was tough and it was mostly pig's feet. Unless you eat the thick bones and nails, there is not much left to eat. Third, the place has no appeal. The food and pastries on the counter look stale. Overall, this place is substandard and overpriced. And don't forget to check your receipt to make sure the charges are correct.
(1)Vick O.
Wow. What can I say? We hit a jackpot thanks to Yelp. This might be the closest thing I could get to a pacific Asian dish. I'm from Indonesia and I must say, Phillipino food is almost the same as Indonesian dish. I ordered a pork meat dish with a sweet sauce that's pink. For the second side, I got an octopus with a black sauce and I think they cook it with it's ink which gives it a nice taste. I also got a fried fish to go along with my food. It was crispy and juicy at the same time. My friend got the same pork dish and a curry chicken with a pork satay. Both mine and my friends food was absolutely delicious, full of flavors not too heavy. Back when yakosan used to be on the same plaza I don't remember seeing them here. So I am guessing that they are fairly new. Last but not least, we ordered Halo halo. Hello halo halo!!! I think I'm in love! I found something similar to "es campur" (Indonesian shaved ice dessert) Google it. If you want the real thing you can check out Bali cafe in downtown Miami. Back to this restaurant, I love everything about it. It's self serve so you order at the counter, pay and eat. Service was extra friendly, the lady who was serving us was full of smiles. This place easily gets a 5 star from me. Will come back soon...
(5)Ruel R.
Great food and service. Takes me back home!! I recommend you try this place. Especially if you are from the Philippines. Who knows, you may run into a Filipino celeb, like PACQUIAO lol!!
(5)Amethyst V.
Worst Customer Service from this Filipino Restaurant.We will Never come back to this unpleasant place...The Food is not that great when you get the Terrible Attitude from the Staff.They are not worth a visit since my aunt cooks better food than them..If you are looking for a Friendly Place,This is not the Place to go to with your friends at all...They should change the whole staff who can be Appealing to the Business rather than rude people .They should close down since they have better Filipino Restaurant in South Florida
(1)Ernie H.
Finding an authetic Filipino restaurant in the Miami area is like finding a yeti. Actually, it's like finding a yeti riding on a unicorn sliding down a rainbow. But somehow after a random google search for "Filipino food Miami" (after an unsuccessful one nine months before) I found this place and went. My experience with Filipino food is the following: I'm not Filipino, but my roommates in college were all Filipino and thus my fascination was born. My first dish I learned how to cook was chicken adobo, we had spam fried rice, learned that diniguan was called "chocolate meat" and wasn't made from chocolate and ate it up anyway. To be honest, Filipino food is pretty similar to Cuban cuisine: there is bistec, lechon is still fried pork wherever you go, there's the aversion to chilis and any type of vegetable is an afterthought, stewed with meat, if at all. That said, there are some dishes taken from Chinese culture - lumpia (egg rolls, but skinnier and more meaty), pancit (chow mein, basically) stuff like that. This place is legit. It's in a strip mall in North Miami Beach, you walk in, there's a super friendly family serving up food cafeteria style, and there's satellite television of Filipino variety shows going on (when we were there it was essentially an American Idol for folks over 40. Pretty amazing.) It's pretty clear that the restaurant is targeted for Filipino ex-pats, and that's okay in my book: if you want overpriced fusion with a fancy interior decorator, go to Gigis. We ended up getting a bunch of things: pork adobo (pork braised in soy, vinegar & garlic) which was REALLY good, along with pancit palabok, lumpia, a skewer or two and sizzling sisig. (Best way to describe it is... hmm... maybe a chopped up picadillo? Their version used all the parts of the pig though, and the texture turned off some of my friends who weren't necessarily used to it.) The owner told us there was a Cebu style lechon in the back but we passed on it. We also sampled the banana turon (fried banana) which was legit too. Just this week a friend shared on Facebook an online comic from The Oatmeal where most Asian restaurants in small towns - yes, and Miami - serve every single type of Asian food under one roof, all kinda mediocre. I'm happy to say that this one is definitely good, legit authentic and even though I kinda live far, I'll be traveling as far as I need to go for some legit Filipino food.
(5)Kimmie C.
We Filipinos are picky with our food. If it's not homemade or our mom's cooking, it's not good enough. Lutong pinoy is the next best thing. Closest thing to Filipino food I've had since coming to this country. Everyone is nice, everything is clean, food is amazing. I love their halo halo. It's the one with shaved ice and purple ice cream on top. When you dig in, there's a huge mix of random sweet jellies and beans! The best. Recommend it to everyone around the area. Boyfriend isn't Filipino but he loves it too. We try to pass by whenever we're around.
(5)Rozanne D.
This was my first proper Filipino Restaurant experience. Extremely small place but food is really good. Friendly staff. Definitely going back for more!!
(3)Denise d.
Came in today for lunch and pleasantly surprised by their selection. Ordered the pancit palabok, pork bbq & fresh lumpia with peanut sauce. All the ingredient for the pancit palabok were good except for the sauce. It seemed like it was missing something. It seemed like a package mix instead of home made. Don't get me wrong but I am from East coast where we have tons of filipino restaurants. But I appreciated the presentation! Pork bbq was very delicious! Nice bbq flavor better than some east coast so thumbs up! I always love ordering fresh lumpia with sauce. Loved the ingredients inside the lumpia but the wrapper was way too thick. The peanut sauce was ehhh. Not the best. It needed more peanut butter taste in it. I will definite come back here again and try the other items in their menu.
(3)Cade B.
I was invited here last weekend by a Filipino friend for a "boodle fight" dinner. Although I had eaten Filipino food before when I lived in LA, and *thought* I knew what to expect, this was a very difference for me indeed! Here, the fare was fresher than what I had remembered experiencing in LA, and the choice of spices and condiments was unique and different. In addition, the staff is very friendly and eager to please. I loved it and definitely recommend it for anyone wanting to try something different from the standard Miami fare.
(5)Robert D.
We went to a "Boodle Fight" here, which is a long table filled with food. It was fantastic! I had never eaten Filipino food and had know idea what to expect but a friend organized the experience. All the food was super yummy! The tomato filled grilled squid was grilled to perfection and not chewy. The chicken soup with basil(?) and ginger was sooo good. The chicken skewers and everything else I cannot remember all tasted deliciously! All the food was presented on big banana leaves down the center of the long table. It was a fun experience and I highly recommend it. I dis not award 5 stars because of the limited drink selection and limited drink service. They concentrated on making sure the food kept coming out!
(4)Ramil T.
Best Pinoy Restaurant ever.....feels like my Moms the one preparing the dishes. Two thumbs up! To all my friends in Florida you should all visit and experience dining in this restaurant. Yummy!
(5)R O.
1st time here , the buisness is small and bright , the food was ok, It wasn't omg , but for the price it was good ," note I've had flip food before" the food didn't take long to arrive wich was good , the bubble tea was alittle chalky I had taro flavor. I ordered a number 102 wich is bisteksilog " beef tenderloin thin sliced, and number 411 siomai "pork steamed dumplings" . The dumplings were good and the size wasn't bad the dipping sauce was good. The beef tenderloin was alittle salty it came with rice and a sunny side egg on top . The rice was good it had a nice Gaelic flavor n the yoke of the egg mixed in made it better. I wanted to really enjoy this meal but my steak was alittle hard and I found my self enjoying the rice more then the steak . I would come back again to eat if I'm in the area but I wouldn't bust a mission to come . Hopefully on my next visit I'll try a fried fish and see how that goes... Till then
(3)Jennifer T.
Disappointing... The food was cold and limited in selection. The prices on the menu board written in marker and were cheaper than the price they charged at the register. The food lacked flavor. I wish I could have written a positive review but I can't.
(2)Remy S.
Good Filipino Food... I highly recommend this to who is craving for iur homecook food.
(4)Pablo R.
Party of 3..2 being Filipino. Had Lechon Kawali, Pork Adobo, Pancit, Fish soup, rice, and the melon drink. Lechon Kawali was ok..dipping sauce was good and had good flavor. Pork adobo had good flavor but was fried when the pork in the adobo usually falls apart and is soft from stewing in the sauce. No good. Pancit was salty and cold. Rice of all things was cold and we had to ask for it several times after we received the rest of our food. Fish soup was tough and had the texture of meat because it was over-cooked. No good. Melon drink seemed authentic and had really good flavor...probably best thing we had. To top it off everything is al la carte...so we ended up paying for the 3 plates of rice separately. At the end for a hole in the wall the bill was over $70. Normally for a hole in the walls I'd pay $70, but when the food is cold and less than appetizing I'll have to pass. Won't be taking the drive to North Miami Beach in the future. Would rather take my chances trying to make Filipino food at home.
(1)Lawrence D.
This is authentic Filipino homestyle food :-) I highly recommend the "sizzling sisig" and crispy pata as well as their Lechon Kawali.
(4)Ray G.
First time out for Filipino food, and boodle fight dinner. Amazing. Food was outstanding! Prices were spot-on! Atmosphere was perfect for the event! Great job!
(5)Lindsay S.
Really good food. Darren (the owner) helped us out and explained what all the food was. My favorite was the sweet pork "breakfast." And the watermelon juice was so good!
(5)Ginelle H.
I'm Filipina and heard positive reviews of this restaurant while grocery shopping at the Filipino Oriental Market across the street. I love Filipino food but found that it is very difficult to find a restaurant that can live up to the home cooked meals of my childhood, but still decided to give this place a shot. Definitely glad that I did! I went with my boyfriend on a Saturday and was instantly hit with the heavenly aromas of my childhood. We were greeted with the owner and his wife; both extremely pleasant people who obviously loved their food and wanted others to enjoy as well. My boyfriend is Cuban and they were more than happy to explain to him the menu and the dishes that I wasn't familiar with. As for their food, it really hits the spot. They have the most delicious Filipino dishes around and other Filipino restaurants that I've been to cannot compete!! They have items that are pre-prepared and a la carte items from several different menus (breakfast, street food, and main dishes). They also had some Filipino baked goods. We had the Ensaymada (a Filipino breakfast bread with cheese on top) and it was definitely freshly baked! After the first one, we ended up getting a second! We ended up ordering an order of Lumpia Shanghai, Beef Kare Kare, Pork BBQ Skewers, Vegetable Egg rolls, and Sago at Gulaman. I seriously have to say that this is some of the most authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious Filipino food that you'll find in Miami. I felt like I was transported back to Manila! The Lumpia Shanghai are mini pork egg rolls with sweet chili sauce that comes with 12 but we wished we ordered a second order; they were so tasty! Kare Kare is my favorite Filipino dish and they definitely delivered with a rich, creamy peanut sauce and large chunks of beef, bok choy, and eggplant. The pork BBQ skewers were just like the ones you'd find along the streets of Manila. Everything we had was amazing and extremely filling. Being Filipina, it is definitely difficult to impress me with Filipino food because I grew up spoiled with amazing Filipino food but this place delivers!! They have food that will please everyone's palettes; from vegetarians to seafood lovers to carnivores, and everyone in between. I would recommend this restaurant if you're looking for great food, pleasant service, cheap prices, and a nice family atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try all the other dishes!
(5)Xena A.
If I could give no stars, that would be more appropriate. After eating my appetizer, I received my entree and within a couple of bites into it I expressed to the waitress I did not like it. She offered to pack up the food I just expressed to her I didn't like which I asked her to not do because I simply was not going to eat it. The manager(prob owner) then comes out to demand why I did not like the entree. I told him why(the entree was simply horrible,by the way) and he said we can't do that(take it off the check) because you picked it. He made it very clear he was not going to take the food I did not eat off the check. I then told him that if that's the case then I would simply never be coming back. He seemed fine with that response. Disgusted with his treatment and lack of etiquette,we paid the bill and left.
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