Kalye

Kayle was the perfect place to host a kamayan / boodle fight and did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in the entire team made us feel so welcome. We hosted 26 people and the staff, general manager, owner, office manager, bartenders, and chef (Vance!) were all incredibly kind and supportive, especially with a mix of Filipino and non Filipino guests. They helped with everything and made sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of. The food was masarap abundant and meant for sharing.The flavors were unique with bright colorful veg and fruit that made the spread feel extra special. The decor was v cool + truly a gem in the LES. The whole experience felt easy warm and communal :) Oh, and the cocktails were FIRE.

Came here for dinner with my family. As soon as I walked in I immediately loved the vibes! This place is cozy with great music. The food was absolutely delicious. We got the Isaw Pancit Habhab and Pork sisg everything was so good! The isaw was not gamey at all and the pancit had a nice chew! The pork sisig was crunchy yet slightly sour and spicy from the pepper on top. Everything we ate was delicious and I definitely recommend the pork sisig. Also the owner rob was very nice and friendly even coming to our table to great us and stayed for a lovely little chat! This place is definitely awesome and we will be coming back! Thank you for a wonderful time and great friendly experience with the staff and everyone!

This is one of my favourite restaurants. The food and cocktails are innovative and amazing. The staff are top notch. Mains: Pork Sig: amazing Beef Kare-Kare: amazing Desserts: Ube ice cream: amazing Cocktails: Pepsi Paloma: amazing From Kalye to Calle: amazing (Cocktail with Pandan): amazing Kalye is absolutely worth a long detour. And for the culinary enthusiast, this place is absolutely the tiebreaker between this city and another.

After a 2 day, NYC pizza crawl, I was seriously craving Filipino food. A friend took me to Kalye, and it did not disappoint! It’s easy to see why this is a top-rated spot. The sisig was packed with flavor and had that crunchy texture. We also tried the ube sliders, which were a unique highlight, and the ube drink was the perfect way to wash it all down—not too sweet, just right. Huge shoutout to the team for going above and beyond with the service. They really made the experience special. If you're in NYC, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

We ate Dinner at Kalye and it was amazing! Served by Jerremaya he was amazing! We order boodle fight club for the group! The vibe and drinks are all Filipino touch! Over all we had fun! Ube ice cream is the best!

Came here for the happy hour, we love the food and atmosphere here. My husband and I had a great time. Music there is dope, the Manila Martini tastes good, and I like the fish appetizer which I forgot the name lol.

I made reservations for our group of 5 for a Sunday afternoon. Even though we arrived early, they were very pleasant and seated us right away. We ordered the okra, laing with chips, and a Boodle Fight. None of us knew what to expect as this had been our first time here. First of all, okra is not popular in general, but their dish was absolutely delicious and we were polite with each other, but there was a bit of longing in our eyes when it came down to the last okra. The coconutty laing and chips (which reminded me of chips and spinach artichoke dip but with flavors that came alive on the perfectly crispy chips) disappeared very quickly as well. The Boodle Fight was a huge platter of meats such as grilled chicken, grilled pork, and fried fish, with stir fried rice. There were several dips to experiment with too and you couldn't go wrong with any of them! To top off the meal, we treated ourselves to halo halo and buko pie. Our group was comprised of several foodies and a pescatarian. Every single one of us was blown away by the desserts - one commented that it was the best halo halo she ever had. It may seem like we were freely calling everything delicious, but we are actually a very picky group so these praises were earned by the restaurant. The staff was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere was casual and fun, and the food was exciting and satisfying. A true gem!

Looking for a spot to eat in LES and immediately went on Google to look at some choices that were in a 5 block radius. Found Kalye and could not believe the vibes of this place on A MONDAY! Live DJ banging tunes and it felt like I was in an episode of “The Boiler Room” young local folks there just vibing, enjoying food and drinks. Service was GREAT and could have totally been the opposite because of how crazy it was in there. The food was also delicious and so was the dessert, we had this coconut pie and this delicious ice cream. We even saw the 2025 Project Runway winner! We will definitely be back to experience more. Can’t wait… Go here!

Food and service are amazing! Great ambience! Band is awesome!! Defly recommend for a chill night!

Came back with my wife and it's still great. The portions are generous and prices are reasonable. That, plus the food is delicious. We went with the pork skewers, lumpia, beef tapa, and sisiq. We ended up not even finishing everything and had to take some home. This is the second and larger location than the original one, only a few blocks away. They even have happy hour. This is an easy winner.

One of the coolest experiences I've had in New York! For my friend's birthday, we made a reservation here for 15 people and they set up an amazing feast for us. It was so incredibly well put together and there was so much food! At first, it was very overwhelming and I didn't know where to start but it was really fun eating with my hands and sharing this experience with close friends. The lumpia was soooo tasty and the lechon with the liver sauce had a nice smokiness to it. I also really liked the chicken and beef skewers. They had an eggplant salad that had a salted egg topping that was surprisingly well paired. The other dishes were less notable. The staff were very nice, we told them it was our friends birthday and they brought over a free ube ice cream. They had live music playing as well. It was around $81 per person including tip and tax.

Came here on a Saturday night with no reservations and they were able to seat us - restaurant was pretty empty. The staff was incredibly sweet. Their menu is on a cube and it's annoying because each side is a different part of the menu so it's multiple scan instead of just one. The food was good but the ube horchata was my favorite. I didn't take a good pic of the garlic rice but it was extremely greasy. I wouldn't recommend that.

A true gem of the LES! Delicious food and standout drinks with the coolest vibe and people. This is the second location of Kalye, but the only one with a full bar and what a treat that is! Came here for a happy hour and takeout moment with a friend on Saturday and grabbed some seats at the bar. Pam the hostess was so friendly and helpful with the menu, while Chris the bartender concocted the coolest drinks. We got the Manila Martini w homemade pandan syrup and the Surprise Me (I told Chris I liked sweet and vodka, and he whipped up a sweet aperol kalamansi martini- perfect!). Each was $10 during hh which is such a good price. We also got takeout- the Lumpia which were filled with a flavorful pork mix, and the Pancit Palabok which had lots of shrimp and delicious and flavorful curry over rice noodles. Both huge portions! Overall a great vibe with fantastic drinks- will def be back!

We came here specifically for the Boodle Fight 95 dish aka Club 95 ( a variety of skewers, lumpia, beef, seafood, veggies and rice). This was a good portion for 4 of us average sized girls to eat for dinner. From this, we absolutely loved the pork skewers, the beef, the lumpia, the two rice options, and the mango/cucumber salad. The seafood was agreed to be subpar. The presentation of the dish was stunning though! 4/5 We also ordered the Kinilaw (Tuna Ceviche) dish. Sadly this one was barely touched. The taste of it was pretty tangy. The cucumbers helped. 2/5 The staff were very friendly and kind! We came without reservations but they kindly sat us at a table and asked if we could be out in 1.5 hours before the next reserved party was due at the table we were at. We really appreciate Kalye Rivington for accommodating us! Thank you! 5/5

Food is great - there were pork-free options and even vegetarian options (though limited), which is hard to find in Filipino restaurants. Both entrees were delicious and portions were fair. Drinks were phenomenal with unique flavors and ingredients and the service was lovely. Would go back!

I went for drinks and to enjoy the live band. The bartender delivered not only a flavorful cocktails but the vision behind this location and the culture it housed. He romanced me explaining each ingredient after I asked if there were cherries on the bottom of the drink. They were actually an edible Filipino candy. The flavors were carefully blended to where once he pointed them out I confirmed I tasted it but prior could not point them out. I cannot wait to return again with a group.

Fantastic food and vibes. Came here with some colleagues for a team dinner and had a great time. Server was super helpful We ordered their big platter of food which was meant for 4 people but fed our party of 6. There was seafood, lumpia, skewers rice and everything. Was basically Kamayan feast. We also added a pork sisig which was phenomenal and probably the favorite of the evening. We ended the meal with their Ube ice cream which was creamy and full of the ube flavor. Highly recommend

Amazing filipino food, I only had it once before, but this is even better than I remembered. Pork skewers were extremely flavorful, and the pancit palabok (noodles) had an amazing addicting sauce that I couldn't' help but finish. Really like the interior and bar area, and the service was very friendly. Would love to try their other dishes as well

Restaurant has a great ambiance, decorations and lighting makes the space feel cozy! Appetizers were delicious and the ube ice cream - the pancit palabok was an interesting flavor that I personally did not enjoy, but it could be more of a me issue. Our server Roxy was super friendly! Would go back and try the sisig or the lechón!

Came for a Yelp event with a friend. The staff was super nice and attentive, and the bartender was really fun to talk to. Me and friend split the lumpia and shrimp noodles, both of which were great- nice and warm. Space was also super cute with colorful walls- great spot for friends or first dates. I also tried the pandan leaf martini, which was fire!

Filipino-American here -- this place is valid! Came in with my friends not knowing what to expect but this hit the craving. The last time I had Red Horse and sisig like this was in Pampanga (if you know you know). We went on a Friday -- DJ this night was spot on and kept the vibe bouncy, food was intentional and well done, and the people were attentice and uber-friendly. Shoutout to Rika and Raneem and Roxie who brought the energy and service -- an experience I'll definitely remember. Wasn't too packed when I came, but I'm sure this place is about to become a LES staple :)

Fantastic spot for delicious Filipino food, great service, and unique and creative cocktails!! Though it's only been open a couple of months, they run like a well-oiled machine with staff ensuring a great experience for all guests. The food came out quick and exceeded expectations!! Keiana gave us the best recommendations and service. The vibe is perfect with great music and a cozy intimate feel. Lots of food is served family style making it a great place to gather and catch up with friends. Can't wait to come back!! 10/10.

What a wonderful dining experience at this wonderful restaurant serving delicious Phllippinian specialty dishes and signature cocktails with super cool vibes and friendly service.

Great service and great vibe. Beautiful restaurant with great food. Amazing happy hour. The service was so friendly. Will be back ASAP

The lumpia are so full of meat, and perfect for a large party! Loved the beef tapa. The servers are all so nice and tentative and the vibe is just like someone's home.

One of my favorite Filipino restaurants in NYC! I love the spicy bicol express, fried lumpia and the beef tapa! Also, the ube ice cream is sooooo good. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for authentic Filipino cuisine

Thank goodness they opened the second location on rivington and we can get a table! The food is phenomenal the servers are so warm and friendly. Some of the best pork I've had in NYC!

Yummy dishes! I had pork BBQ, lumpia, pancit palabok,and gauva drink. The pork BBQ was savory and tender. The lumpia shanghai was crispy outside and moist inside. Yum! It was served with the sweet Chile sauce. The noodle dish, Pancit Palabok, cooked al dente, was topped with flavorful protein-filled sauce. I really liked the way they presented it. The decor reminded me of the familiar sights in the Philippines...the Sari-Sari store, and the capiz windows. Nice ambiance. The service was prompt and the waiter was very friendly. I highly recommend Kalye restaurant in Rivington Street, in the Lower East Side.