Starfish Filipino Eatery

This place is a wonderful experience.. so far they have only been open a couple months and the entry is peaceful, clean, tropical and calm.... And while standing right there you can see the entire kitchen... this is what it's supposed to be like. Nothing but excellence to see.. the first meal I've had here was the giant prawns and an order of the starfish lumpia.. both were excellent!! The prawns were large, clean, and easy to remove from the shell and the gentle sauce they were in was wonderful on them as much as just a bite of rice with it.. after one bite I asked for a little salt and they brought me what I may consider my most favorite salt now... and I have tried many salts.. this is special salt.. and WOW... the flavors opened up and I was very happy with my decision to come in here... this is a really wonderful place and the owner is a wonderful woman with great helpers.. I got to talk to the three of them and they were super friendly, had a positive energy and good flow.. and with the open kitchen you can appreciate it.. Give this place a try instead of burgers or burritos and you will be quite happy.

Filipino restaurant in Ocean Beach!? If I wanted Filipino food, I had to drive down to National City area or Mira Mesa but found one right off the beach town in OB and it was a great find. Fairly new restaurant is nicely renovated and feels like a small cafe. Open kitchen space looks clean and the owner chef Anna is super nice and friendly (she’s been catering Filipino food for awhile). I had The Bento Sampler for lunch and it was delicious. Adobo was moist and flavorful. The lumpias were crispy and the dipping sauce goes well with it. Noodle & rice was great too. If you are used to other Filipino restaurants in SD, you’ll notice that portions of the dish is on lighter side. Overall great experience, thanks for a great meal and good luck!

We had the Spicy Pork Belly sisig and the island garlic prawns (halabos hipon bawang) I loved the Spicy Pork!!!!! The Garlic prawns also very good. Price are great almost to cheap!! Definitely we will be back!! Only thing was missing was a soup spoon Filipino must for eating. Ohh and the Turon Saging banana for dessert. Outstanding!!

I'm usually on the lookout for yummy little vegan spots to eat at. I wasn't aware of Filipino curry so I was pretty excited when I found out about this place. Not full vegan but definitely some awesome vegan options. I went with the "Simply Joey" (Gulay Ginataan). It was very hearty and filling (or as I like to say, rib sticking). All the spices were very balanced. Even the texture of the rice was spot on. The portions were beyond generous. Very satisfying. Family owned and the staff is awesome. Super friendly and attentive. I can't wait to go back and try more!

WOW... I found it you guys. That small gem you've been looking for to never tell anyone about ever because then it gets too big. It's small, intimate, it feels like home. Simple menu, a good chunk of it vegetarian friendly. I like that. A small menu to me means they do a few dishes, but those are done very well. This place practices that philosophy. Had the pancit bihon noodles. Super simple dish and it was done so well. Bf had the adobo. It was super juicy and just fell apart in your mouth. My girl had the pork sisig which not only was delicious, but was the most expensive item on the menu coming in hot at a huevo crunching $12. Yeah. We paid $45 for 3 entrés, including tip. They close crazy early, don't serve alcohol and are family friendly. You don't need booze, just come hungry and with a stomach ready to be fed food that tastes like someone's mom made it🤌

Food was good, not traditional filipino flavors. Staff was great and attentive. Only thing keeping me from a five stars is that the staff didn't wash their hands from looking on Ipad (chef) or ringing up people at the cash register. Both had a hand in preparing the food for dine in and take out and there is an open kitchen where customers can watch everything. Again.. only complaint. I would eat there again!

Nice to have a Filipino restaurant that serves authentic Filipino cuisine in the neighborhood. Wish they open in the morning so we can enjoy their breakfast offerings for breakfast 😂

Fresh, local, ingredients and fantastic! Food is always consistent and delicious, and the staff are so friendly and accommodating.