"When you walk into Little Mama’s—one of the few Filipino spots in the Austin area—many Filipino customers will tell you that the food is made exactly how their mom used to do it. Filipino food tends to value function over form. If you think stir-fried ham and shrimp, dark-sauced pork stews, and unusually colored jelly desserts don't look appetizing, know that appearances can be deceiving. Order your chicken adobo, oxtail kare-kare, or ube cheesecake to go for a feast at home, or dine in the brightly colored, homey restaurant. Depending on the time (keep an eye on the hours, which can be irregular), the owner’s family and their cute babies often hang out in the corner." - Clara Wang
