Manila Sizzling Wok and Grill

Found out about this place from a Ryan Trahan video, and I was so excited because it is super hard to find good Filipino food in Minnesota. Drove the hour from my hometown to try it with my family, and we were not disappointed. Sinigang, delicious. Pancit, delicious. Barbecue, delicious. We all let happy and satisfied. My kids cleaned their plates, and my husband was raving about it all day. As an added bonus, the man who took our order was incredibly kind and welcoming. 10/10 will be going back to try more of their menu, highly recommend!

The mall seems derelict, but it’s worth finding this restaurant in the food court. Good authentic Filipino food and friendly staff. We had the bistek tagalog and crispy lechon kawali with lumpia and both were delicious and satisfied our hankering for home cooked Filipino food. The halo halo was not too sweet and was the perfect way to top it all off. We didn’t get photos of our food because we just wanted to eat!!! The only reason why I’ve marked them down is because of the strange atmosphere walking through an empty mall.

The food was simply amazing, and service was Even better. I got the #2 value meal and I reached more than just expectations. He let me and my friends try some different foods and was super happy to talk. Very friendly and humble guy. 1000/10 I’ll be back

First off, the pictures were misleading as these weren't the actual storefront at the Burnsville mall. It took us 2 days/ attempts to finally find it. Google maps also messed up the directions going there so we almost just gave up. (This can be corrected by retracing routes a few times going there until Google gets it) The food. They were delicious, true taste of home, and quite generous. However they tend to swim in fat/oil (sisig to be unsavory) The sisig was sadly not Kapampangan sisig which i truly missed) I missed a lot of Filipino dishes and many are not on the menu especially fish and vegetables. Available on the afternoon menu were mostly pork dishes, none of the healthier ones. The service was undeniably Filipino warmth and smiles! Regardless of regional languages, i was happy to listen to Tagalog served with my food :) I learned it may take a few minutes to prep or heat up the food so keep hangry at bay. I may come back but only for fish and vegetables, some Filipino desserts maybe. Mall atmosphere whichnwas kinda sad. Filipino warmth is like a steaming pot of soup on a dark, unwelcoming empty room.

Authentic Filipino food. Tastes good and very affordable. It’s inside the mall (Burnsville Center) in the food court hall. The mall looks closed but there’s plenty of non chain family owner restaurants here. Love supporting local businesses. They also sell the filipino pickle in a jar here (achara).

I've been waiting for what seems to be an eternity for great Filipino food. And finally... Manila Sizzling Wok serves it up with comfort, love, and great taste. The pork belly sisig is luscious and just goodness through and through. I don't want to share it with anyone. The lechon and pretty much everything is also delicious. The owner and staff treat you like family. So grateful for this hole-in-the-wall comfort food shop.

Absolutely love this Filipino restaurant at Burnsville Mall! The flavors are authentic and the dishes are bursting with deliciousness. From adobo to lumpia, every bite is a taste of home. Plus, the service is top-notch, making it a must-visit for anyone craving Filipino cuisine in the area.

I have been hooked on trying Filipino food after learning about the variety it has to offer in its cuisine through Filipino food vloggers. I did some research prior to coming here and learned their menu is always changing. You can either check their Facebook page for the menu of the day or just wing it and see what they have to offer. I looked at prior menus and everything looked delicious so I was going to be stopping in regardless. Before I get into the food, I just wanted to note how friendly everyone was here. The customers shared some recommendations while the lady serving me also helped me pick out a couple dishes. The gentleman working was very personable as well and made me feel like family! He stopped by a few times to make sure everything was tasting good and was also great to chat with. I would recommend this place based on the customer service alone. It was a very happy and uplifting vibe that the workers were giving off which really made for a great experience. Now, back to the food. Since it's an á la carte menu, you get the opportunity to try a bunch of different dishes. I ordered the lechon kawali, pork adobo, dinuguan, lumpia shanghai, and a halo halo to go. Everything was delicious in its own way but the pork adobo was probably my favorite. The meat was ridiculously tender and flavorful. Although, the lechon kawali with the sauce they provided was pretty killer too. Everything was seasoned perfectly and nothing was too strong in terms of spice or flavors. The dinguan was new to me but a customer told me it was good so I gave it a shot. For anyone unfamiliar with this dish, it was meat I believe that is cooked in pork blood and other spices. I also got a cup of fried rice which paired well with the dinguan. The leftover stew could be topped over the rice too for some tasty bites. It might sound a little crazy if you aren't an explorative eater, but I found it to be pretty good! Don't knock it til you try it. However, if it really came down to the star of the show, it would have to be the halo halo. Don't get me wrong, I would come back for some pork adobo, but this halo halo was kind of life changing. It made me feel like I was in a game of Mario Kart if that makes any sense, specifically rainbow road. In other words there was a lot going on and I was trying to make sense of everything. None of these ingredients would've been anything special on their own, but when combined it was a masterpiece. You will have to stop in and try it to see what I'm talking about. This was the best treat I have had all year in terms of taste and uniqueness. Anyways, I will eventually make my way back here in the future to try some other dishes they're cooking up. If you haven't been here yet, make sure to stop by and show this place some love! You will be happy that you experienced some Filipino comfort food.

I was in the area and decided to try some Filipino food. They are located inside the Burnsville Mall food court. They post everyday on Facebook about dishes they're serving. Also combination dishes available. Service was great, the guy took my order and answered the questions I had, waited less than 10 minutes for my food. Lots of seating available in the food court, however I decided to order takeout. Ambiance was good, clean, food was tasty and nice portion.

Hindi kami nagsisi sa pag punta dito. Masarap talaga ang luto hindi lugi sa sarap at dami ng servings. Ang bait ni sir randy na kumuha ng order namin. Umorder Kami ni misis ng pork sisig pakbet at pork barbecue. Di talaga kami Kumain ni misis ng lunch para makarami ng ulam sa dinner... sulit talaga sa dami ng serving at legit talaga na masarap mag timpla yung cook. Thank Manila sizzling plate, sana maka daan uli kami jan!

The Burnsville Center is undergoing somewhat of a rejuvenation, the Food Court in the basement level is driving the attraction of customers here. Manila Sizzling Wok and Grill is now known as Manila Sizzling Plate, since it moved indoors from a location a little up the street. On my first visit here, I got the palabok (a la carte) and lechon kawali meal (included rice and two vegetable lumpia). The palabok was perfect! The noodles were the right texture and the shrimp/garlic gravy was warm and the right saltiness. Chopped pieces of lechon, boiled eggs, and calamari strips were nice touches. The lechon kawali wasn't fried hardz so the pieces of pork were soft yet crispy. The owners/workers reminded me of aunties and grandmas. They really want to make your meal delicious and will try their darndest, sometimes running around and ignoring you because they know better. And they do.

Really nice owners, and very friendly conversation while waiting. They let me try the Lechon before I bought it to ensure they had crispy skin. (True Filipino fans know that's the golden ticket!) I didn't realize they cooked it to order, so I kind of felt bad asking, thinking it was already made, but they didn't hesitate to whip some up, and did it anyway. I bought some in a platter with lumpia and pancit, with a calamansi refresher. My wife loved waking up to this after a night out. I was getting a Philly sandwich next door at Philly Station, but I tasted everything and it brought me back to the Philippines! So lami! Salamat! I will be back!

Omgoodness, this is the ONLY restaurant where the food tastes like my Filipino Papa's cooking! And that is high praise coming from me. The restaurant is tiny, but clean. The service is just cafeteria style, but the prices reflect this so no stars were removed for either size or service. If you want to try AUTHENTIC Filipino food on a budget, this place is for you! If you want to impress a bunch of your friends, call ahead for catering options to serve them from your home. The menu changes daily, but the few "must try" things are always available: 1. Pork Sizzling Sisig - even better than the options in Manila IMHO 2. Lumpia - Filipino Eggrolls 3. Lechon Kawali - need to use the Mang Tomas sauce

This was my second time visiting Manila Sizzling Wok! They never disappoint with their menu! The owners were very sweet and personable since I came at a slow time! I got the lunch special which includes two meats and rice! It was very delicious and filling! I got the Halo Halo with the ube ice cream! It was amazing! I enjoyed my time and will be visiting again!

Great restaurant! While I can't comment on the authenticity, I can say I was happy with my experience! Thankfully, the staff helped us pick the dishes because they were all new to us!! The Filipino dishes were flavorful and rich. We tried the sisig (crispy pork skillet with egg and onions), Lechon kawali (fried pork belly pieces with rice), and chicken adobo (marinated chicken over rice). I'll be back to try more dishes! Menu changes frequently and updates are posted on their social media. Popular place so do expect a little wait and for some dishes to run out later in the day!

First of all, I want to thank the owner of this restaurant. He was so nice and willing to help me understand how to order the food. This place was amazing, it felt so different and I enjoy the food. I am not sure what the name are because again this place do not have a set menu. However, dont worry the owner is willing to help you. I have four dish, sadly I forgot to take a picture of the grill bbq beef. The food was amazing, they each had their own taste. I don't know the name of the dish, however they had a sweet taste mix with a sour (it's not like sweet and sour, but a little more herb taste) the grill bbq beef was so good. The curry dish; you can really taste the coconut. The hot dish in the sizzling pan was so good, i got mild and spicy. I would come back with my friends again!

What is Filipino cuisine? I don't know, but I'm glad I tried it! The food was splendid, but the service was spectacular. We tried many different dishes BEFORE we ordered and paid. Honestly, it didn't matter because I enjoyed them all. I ended up ordering a little of each. Additionally, they surprised us with a small portion of egg rolls and stir fry midway through our meal. The stir fry was my wife's favorite! The owner visited our table and was explaining how he would have plated his dish (on a sizzling plate) pre-Covid19. I really enjoyed our experience and I know it will only improve when restaurant dining returns to normal. The inside was extremely neat and clean.

When you can't cook your favorite Filipino dish at home, this place serves as a great back up plan. No, it's not your Nanny's cooking, or your Aunty "Baby's" recipe, and not even close to your Lola's meals... but in a pinch, it works.

This was our first time eating Filipino food in St. Paul, down visiting from Bemidji. My Filipina wife (and me for what that's worth) gave it "ever thumbs up imaginable.". We weren't bashful in our ordering, especially considering it is just the two of us. As other reviews have stated, the owner and his mom are incredibly kind and friendly. While we didn't have questions on the menu, they were entertaining when we came to pick up the order. What did we order? Sit back and loosen your belts--you're going to get full just hearing about it. Lechon kawali; crispy skinned fried pork belly. Crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, just like it's supposed to be. Pancit; standard Filipino noodle dish with pork, shrimp and veggies--also delicious. Sisig; chopped and fried pork belly, tossed with chilis and scrambled egg, lemon to add a bit of acid, this is my favorite Filipino dish of all time. Beef and mushroom dish, this was new to both of us, but delicious in a creamy gravy. Menudo; not the Mexican style dish, it's a distinctly Filipino beef and veggie stew with a hint of liver paste--spot on. Spring rolls; again the Filipino version, extremely well done. Halo-halo; this iiced dessert is something I'm not crazy about, but my wife loves it and gave her full endorsement. This place is worth driving across town for. In fact, even if this was the only place we visited on this trip, it would have made the trip worth the 4 hour drive to get here. No exaggeration.

Hidden gem! I drive by this place many many times but never knew it existed. It's an express style order and the staffs are very friendly. I would definitely be back but my only suggestion would be to have a menu or label so I know what I'm ordering. I ended up trying one of each but not sure if there is a hidden menu I could order from next time. Only found out they sold Halo-Halo because I saw someone ordering it.

SISIG SISIG SISIG SISIG She came out sizzling on a hot plate with visible spice and it just hit. It hit me right in the motherland. The crispy, flavorful bites had me forget I was in the midwest and hurled me onto a Philippine beach with a red horse by my side. The cook behind the counter asked if I wanted some spice in it and I said yes please - load it up! And he was surprised bc we Filipinos don't typically do spice and just WOW. Who knew it would transform a dish so much? I can honestly say I haven't had sisig like it - The portions are thicc - The bbq is yum - The service is friendly Butttttt what really put this place at 5 stars was the sisig Go here if even just to get this and don't forget to add the spice!

I had seen photos and eXcellent reviews on Eat n Go (facebook food group) so decided to try. All I can say is Wow! The food is really tasty! We ordered two of the lunch specials which is pick 2 entrees and it comes with a side of white rice. There were 5 entrees and egg rolls hot and ready to serve when we arrived. We tried 4/5 entrees and ordered the fried pork belly on the side. Pork belly 5/5. Crispy, tender inside. The sauce was different than the usual Asian pepper dip. They provide a sweet sauce that goes well with the pork belly. It's like you get two flavors. Sweet n sAvory. Which works up your taste buds. Very delicious. All 4 enTrees 5/5 reminded me of what I would see on the menu at an Indian restaurant. I don't know the recipes, but 3/4 had a curry type texture and the meat and vegetables useD tasted so fresh and moist. The entrees paired well with the white rice. The dessert haLo halo! I've had something similar at one of the Karen restaurants, but this one tasted better. After you mix all the flavors together, you are eating a sweet dessert that you just cant put the spoon down! Customer service 5/5. The owners were actually working and making the food. They are the chefs which I think is super cool. They know the food, the culture, the stories behind each dish and are genuinely kind. I'd go again .

Finally, an authentic & affordable Filipino place in the Twin Cities! Manila Sizzling Wok and Grill is a must-try for anyone wanting to experience Filipino food, or for Filipinos looking for a place to get good authentic treats like halo halo or baked goods. We went for dinner so some of the items for the day were sold out since it is cafeteria style. However, we ordered the Lechon from the front and it was crispy and the right amount of fatty. We also ordered our sisig, pancit, & halo halo made to order and it was all delicious! The pancit was loaded with goodies like fish balls, shrimp, sausage, and a delicious gravy. My family usually doesn't order sisig in the Philippines because intestines are too different for our American stomachs, but the pork belly sisig here was delicious & packed with flavor. Lastly, the halo halo was the best I've tried outside of the Philippines. They do not skimp in the Ube ice cream which is always a plus for me . The menu is a little confusing for those unfamiliar with Filipino food, but they post available dishes on their facebook each day so you can look into what you want to try before you visit. The staff is also very friendly and are happy to cater to your tastes. This place is family run and relatively new, so I'm excited to see what more is to come. Definitely will be back to try their lumpia and barbecue!

After taking my first bite, I felt like I was transported back to my childhood with all the delicious flavors. I stopped by Manila Sizzling Wok and Grill on a Sunday afternoon at 3pm after hearing so much about the place! At first it was difficult to find a time to go since they were only open during the weekend but they've recently expanded their days/ hours to the week too. I grew up buying food at our local Filipino store with the same cafeteria style format so I knew how the combo plate worked but if you're new to Filipino food all the dishes could be a bit intimidating since they aren't labeled. When I came later in the afternoon, the dishes I saw on their Facebook menu were out so I tried the remaining Lechon Kawali, Chicken asado, and sizzling sisig. All the dishes were so flavorful and authentic, I was very impressed! I can't wait to come back and try different dishes. I'll just make sure to come earlier so that i get the items I want.

A new Filippino Restaurant in The Twin Cities, ooooh yeeeah, we are so excited it to try so we went there. I had a sizzling and I will say it was really good, crunchy, tasty, the only concern is the portion maybe you can just add a little bit more so we will be more happy to go back. My wife is Filippino so she said flavors are authentic, we will continue coming to try more deferent dishes. The restaurant looks simple but good and also clean that's very important. Service it's great, the owner is the chef so you can tell he loves what he is doing.

My friends and I have been walking past this restaurant for months and we were really looking forward to opening day. I grew up eating Filipino food so I came in to this restaurant with higher than average expectations. The food was delicious, pricing was great, staff was friendly, and the amount we were served was enough to make you full but not grossly so (a good feeling). If you follow any food pages, you're probably starting to see more and more Filipino food becoming popular nationally. It's unique to other Asian cuisines. My friends (who are not Filipino) and I enjoyed our experience and will certainly be back in the future. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to try something "new". It's casual dining and a great way to try or keep enjoying Filipino food.

Pre-covid visit review Never been to Philippines, but being from California makes me snobby about Filipino food. And this by far is one of the best Filipino food experiences I have ever had. The owners are very personable, their menus change daily but that makes it feel even more home cooked and warm. Everything was delicious and I wish I could go back right this second and have more of everything I haven't tried there yet

With the growing Philippine population in Minnesota this is a great place to enjoy some delicious Pinoy food. I tried the Sisig and other side dishes and they were masarap sarap.

It's amazing that I can finally satisfy a traditional Filipino dish craving without having to make it at home! I grew up with my dad's Filipino cooking (which is amazing), so it's hard to match the same flavors I grew up with. At Manila Sizzling Wok and Grill they live up to my expectations of what Filipino food is!

Finally! My craving for good Filipino food has been satisfied. I grew up around lots of Filipinos and since my family moved away from the west coast, I've been missing this soul food. Brings me back to my youth. Great and friendly service, affordable and perfect for my taste palate Thank you!

The sisig is AMAZING here. Everything tastes very fresh and the owners of the restaurant are super friendly and helpful. The wait was very short and there is some seating if you're with a small party. I highly recommend!

Some pinoy food!!! If you haven't tried you are missing out. When I came here they didn't have the menus up on the screen. The owner was in a bad accident so he was not able to do much till he fully recovers, but he was in the kitchen whipping some bomb food for us! My and my wife came in here just as they were opening up, which was good. Right around lunch time it started to get pretty busy and there isn't much room for seating. Ordering take out is fine also. Well let's get to the food that we ordered! I had ordered their pork belly. This was amazing. It had that perfect crunch on the outside and thick and juicy meat underneath. This is a must to be ordered for first timers. Probably the best pork belly I have tried. Other items we ordered was sauteed veggies, buttered chicken(curry like), braised beef, and beef broth soup to wash it all down with. I enjoyed all the dishes we ordered, but my wife did not like the sauteed veggies. It was a little on the bitter side for her. Buttered chicken tasted like a light curry. Braised beef was nice and tender and flavored just right. Not to over powering. Beef broth was perfect to wash the food down with. They added a few veggies to the broth also. Best thing. The owner gave us a few items on him to try since we was new, and he also thought we was phillipino lol. He walked us through about each food and showed us how to order since he didn't have the menu up on screen yet. I will forsure be going back for more!!!!

My favorite restaurant! As authentic as you can get for Filipinx food in Minnesota and delicious. Kare kare and sinigang are my favorites but haven't had a bad dish yet.

The food here was so good! I tried the grilled pork off the hot bar and ordered the sisig off the menu as well. The pork was so flavorful and even better when dipped into the sweet and tangy sauce. The sisig was loaded with pork belly and crispy pork skin. The added egg in the dish made it extra savory. Every little morsel was so delicious. I can't wait to go back again to try out more of what they have to offer.

The guy behind the counter is really cool. He insisted I sample each entree at lunch. Glad I did cause the beef and onion was a little salty. I settled on a beef stroganoff minus rice. The beef was tender, but a few pieces of grizzle.He gave me lots of gravy which was delish. He served me water from Culligan that made me really happy. I'll have to come back and try more options later in the day.

I contacted them 2 days prior to coming. Drove almost 2 hours. When I first talked to them, they said they're open on Sunday so I brought my family with me. And when we got there, there was not a single dish available for us to buy/eat. But they're packing food for sports gatherings whatsoever. The guy basically told us to leave because they're not open but I told him that I was told they're open. So they decided to give us leftover pancit. What an insult! I felt like it was even overpriced. Pancit looked pale and with too much lime. The guy was rude.

Thank you, food gods, for this new authentic Filipino restaurant! I went here for dinner one night, and it was so good that I went back for lunch the next day. Overview: Fast-casual authentic Filipino food where the menu currently rotates daily. It's mostly cafeteria-style food, but it doesn't affect the high quality, and some of the food is made-to-order too. If you have questions or don't like something, talk to the amazing owners Rowan and Laudelyn. They're there to help, educate, and share their culture and food (and they invested their retirement savings to do so!). Ok onto the food. I had... so... much... food. I tried many dishes that were new to me, and I enjoyed everything: -- Sisig: sizzling skillet of crispy pork belly, scrambled egg, and lemon. One of my favorite dishes! -- Pork BBQ: Another favorite of mine. The marinated pork was incredibly flavorful and juicy with the perfect amount of char. -- Palabok: Savory shrimp sauce garnished with hardboiled eggs and crispy chicharrón, served over noodles with fresh lemon. Get this! -- Beef Pares: The beef was so tender and the stew/sauce was balanced with sweetness and saltiness. -- Ginataang Langka: Unripened jackfruit in a creamy, sweet, and savory coconut sauce. They add fish/shrimp for extra umaminess. Perfect and satisfying for pescatarians. -- Sour soup: savory and tangy... totally mouthwatering. It had EVERYTHING like tender chunks of fatty pork, eggplant, spinach, taro, and green beans! -- Halo Halo: an iced dessert that you mix together containing all good things like ube ice cream, flan, condensed milk, jellies, and sweet beans. Probably the best Filipino sweet treat. -- Turon: ripe banana (or plantain) deep fried in a lumpia wrapper and then brûléed for more texture and sweetness. Addicting! -- And yes, they always have fried lumpia available! I can't wait to try the "fresh lumpia" too. I look forward to many more delicious and very affordable visits. They just opened a few weeks ago, and I'm excited for their future. In a few months they'll try to offer karaoke + street food at night! See ya there.

I really love this restaurant 's food, and even more than their food, the owner and his staff. He is always so welcoming and kind! Everything I've had here is so delicious! I really enjoy the sinigang, chicken adobo, arroz caldo, and so much more! If you're looking for something new and delicious to try, look no further!

I've had this place bookmarked for a long while, we finally made it out right at 11 am the other week. We got in and the owner explained his menu for the day, he has a lot of stuff that stays on every day but rotates other menu items in and out. We ordered and waited for a little while but it was no problem as we were so excited to try the lechon kawali, Sisig, and soup of the day. The lechon was piping hot even after our 30 min trek back home, the sisig was super flavorful, and the soup was homey and comforting almost reminiscent of a split pea but entirely different. The owner is ridiculously friendly and will explain everything, make suggestions, tell you about other things he has done and will be doing that all sound amazing. We would definitely recommend stopping in for some awesome Filipino goodness

checked out this new Filipino restaurant, wow im glad I did! i am always happy to support good local foods and am so glad MN has more filipino options, yippeee when i went this place did not have a menu, i hope they add some sort of menu in the future so you can clearly see the prices and how to order. it was a little unclear at first, but it seemed like everyone was just ordering combination plates/boxes They have a hot bar full of different foods and you can just let them know what you would like for your combination plate the foods were all very tasty, they have a good variety of options like lumpia, menudo, sisig, bistek, pancit, bbq. I hope they add some dessert options in the future, i would love to be able to get a halo halo or some sweet breads like pan de ube. i look forward to trying more stuff in the future, very excited for this place!! i hope they are successful They are located in the same building as saigon pho and the ramen place, but Manila restaurant has way better food so go eat there okay

Great place! Best pancit and chicken adobo! Super awesome customer service! Very friendly and very clean, definitely coming back.

I've had Filipino food in several cities and it's often very hard to find. Manila Sizzling and their wonderful staff hits it out of their park. The food tastes homemade, the meat is very tender, and the staff is very passionate in their food. Please come here and support their business when you have the chance.

Went to this place on Tuesday 21 March 2023. 40 minutes before it closed. Arrive there and the place was closed when it says they are open. Even had a sign that says they are open. This place does not even rate a star in my opinion!

Deep and complex flavors of simple dishes from the Philippines. Owner will guide you to the different foods. Be adventurous!!!

Love the Pinoy vibe, the hospitality from the staff, and the variety of delicious affordable Filipino food! Always end your meal with their Halo-halo!

Finally a real Filipino restaurant in Minneapolis/Saint Paul. Authentic Taste and flavors that will keep you wanting to come back

After that lunch special(rice plus two types of Filipino dishes) and a halo halo dessert.. such a bang for your buck solid

Delicious food!!! Wonderful people and owners!!! Great service!!! We came back 3 times for their delicious and yummy Filipino food!!

We try this little hole in the wall. The owners were friendly, kind & a joy to meet. Now the food; $10 for rice & 2 choices; they do have 8 to 10 different choices to pick from. Wife had lumpia, chicken ginger soup & I had lechon & beef tapas which are delicious. Yes we will return to taste the others.

Tried chicken pastel, the soup or the sauce tasted great but the inside of the meat had no flavor. Lechon kawali was a little hard to chew. Will try something else next time.

There aren't much Filipino restaurants around but this place is amazing and dope! The employees are extremely nice. Especially the owners who take their time to help you. Place is very clean and well maintained. Plus the food is bomb dot com.

How can I start this? This place is simple, straight forward and pretty authentic! They serve up quite a variety of traditional Filipino dishes, some I've had and others I haven't. The place could still use some work as it feels empty. But as soon as I entered they greeted me and immediately started explaining what they had available today. They were more than happy to explain what each item was and tell me what the prices were for their entrees and drinks. I was here a week ago had various delicious items that I miss from the Philippines. I had to get some Sisig! Sisig is an amazing Filipino dish consisting of various parts of meat from the pig's head along with pork belly and egg. Now usually the egg is dropped on top and served up sunny side style but they scrambled the egg into the dish which was a different yummy take on the dish. My other choices were Lechon Kawali (deep fried pork belly) and a Jackfruit coconut dish. Not much to say about Deep Fried Pork Belly other than AMAZING! But kind of wish it was more fresh out of the fryer as some bits lost their crispness. The coconut Jackfruit was very rich and creamy, also very delightful. Today they had Crispy Pata! A marinated fried pig's foot that is served up with a delicious chili soy vinegar sauce. This is one of the dishes I greatly miss eating from the Philippines. Seeing it here made me smile and better yet it tasted just like what I had in the Philippines. Also the lady at the front was kind enough to pick out the biggest foot they had and refried it to make it crispy again as it was probably sitting in the heating tray for at least 30 or so minutes. I also got a lunch combo of Beef Paras and a chicken tomato dish (I forgot the name). The Beef Paras tasted a lot like Pho, but not as beefy. As for the tomato chicken that was also very good, it kinda reminded me of chicken marinara. At the end I also got a Halo Halo to go. As a bonus the Manager offered me a BBQ skewer to try. I was full but she insisted I try and take it with the rest of my leftovers. Surprisingly she gave me an entire skewer, not what I was expecting as usually a sample would be like a bite size piece. That was very kind of her! I did take a bite and I actually liked it. I've had Filipino BBQ Skewers before and wasn't a huge fan but the way they make it here the flavors aren't off putting to me. Kinda sweet with a very slight tinge of tangy to balance out the flavor. Overall the food was very good and affordable. Like I said everything was pretty authentic and delicious! The people were very friendly and willing to explain things and let you sample items as long as you ask. I would highly recommend giving this place a try if you want a taste of Filipino cuisine!

The owner was very passionate about his food. His friend was so kind to tell us about each dishes and a little bit of Filipino culture. We tried the sisig, which was delicious! We will definitely come back because of the service.

I want to this place to succeed as until now there were no Filipino food options in the Twin Cities. But here are the issues with the place based on our 11/24/2019 visit at 2pm: - 3 people are at the counter, everyone stares passively at you like deer caught in headlights. There is no clear hierarchy and I could not understand who to talk to. Nobody greeted us or initiated the ordering process. No urgency or confidence; - Food was not labeled; customers are just supposed to know what everything is; - There is no menu with pricing; - I found out the total price at checkout; - 3 customers walked in and walked out after waiting for a minute to be attended to; nobody came up to the counter to greet and take the order. Two of the three original customer service people were eating at a table on break and let 3 customers walk out rather than pausing their break; - lumpia was served to us at room temperature instead of warm; it looked like it was the remaining batch of the day and they didn't bother to heat it up; - there is no garbage can for customers; one has to cross the counter line to throw garbage away; - the access door locked on its own when we were trying to leave and customer service had to walk around the building to let us out. - A lot of work to do but the idea has potential.

The food is ok however I used the restroom and I couldn't believe how dirty the restaurant itself was back there

Finally, a nice venue for Filipino cuisine. Enjoyed coming and eating here with friends, as well as buying some take-home pastries and entrees. The Halo-Halo is a nice way to complete the experience. There have been times when the selection had been minimal or have run out or food not as temperature hot as they should be, unfortunately. Rowan keeps the place lively and pays attention to his patrons. A recommended place for good eats.

A newly opened Filipino joint restaurant. The food here is very tasty and serves authentic Filipino dishes. I highly recommend. First time to visit today. I had the lunch combo of Lechon Kawali and Adobong pusit, my brother had bopis, pork bbq and an order of chicken sisig. All are really good!