MFK BY AYSEE MODERN FILIPINO KITCHEN

"Located just down the road from Knott’s Berry Farm, MFK is a modern, order-at-the-counter Filipino restaurant and your best bet for lunch on a stretch largely dominated by chains. The menu is small, with only a handful of different bowls and two “small bites,” but it still covers an impressive amount of ground. With minced crispy pork, fried egg, and lemon aioli, the sisig isn’t a traditional version by any means, but it is a tremendous one and needs to be ordered every time you come to MFK. From there, round out your meal with some pork lumpia, bistek tagalog (marinated beefsteak), and some “purple drank” (an horchata/ube combo beverage), and you’ve got yourself the best lunch in the neighborhood." - Brant Cox

"If you live near Bellflower and start craving a kamayan feast at any point, head over to MFK By Aysee. MFK stands for Modern Filipino Kitchen and they specialize in updated versions of Filipino classics. Their kamayan spread comes with all the basics, along with their tangy house ensaladang kamatis - tomato salad with fried garlic, chopped red onions, and cracked pepper. For the rest, you can choose seven selections from the 10 available - we like the snappy longganisa and tahong (mussels). Remember to place your order at least 72 hours in advance, and for dine-in, there’s a minimum reservation of six adults. DIY Kamayan kits are also available for a minimum order of 10 people. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

"If you live near Bellflower and start craving a kamayan feast at any point, head over to MFK By Aysee. MFK stands for Modern Filipino Kitchen and they specialize in updated versions of Filipino classics. Their kamayan spread comes with all the basics, along with their tangy house ensaladang kamatis - tomato salad with fried garlic, chopped red onions, and cracked pepper. For the rest, you can choose seven selections from the 10 available - we like the snappy longganisa and tahong (mussels). Remember to place your order at least 72 hours in advance, and for dine-in, there’s a minimum reservation of six adults. DIY Kamayan kits are also available for a minimum order of 10 people." - kaila yu

"MFK by Aysee was originally opened in Anaheim but was relocated to Bellflower. The restaurant features a more grill-focused menu in a fast-casual setting, serving plated versions of dishes like barbecued pork belly, bangus milk fish, and garlicky chicken adobo alongside pancit noodles and lumpia. The venue was reborn in March 2021 after the original location was destroyed by a fire in September 2020 due to spontaneous combustion of cooking oils. The Bellflower location offers a fresh start for the Pinedas, who continue to cook Filipino food for a new audience." - Anne Marie Panoringan