Cabalen

$ • Filipino, Seafood

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About Cabalen

Cabalen is a popular Filipino restaurant in the Pinole-Hercules area, known for its buffet-style service and variety of traditional dishes. The restaurant offers a wide selection of guisados, chicharrones, and desserts, allowing customers to sample multiple items. While some customers have noted occasional disappointments, such as non-crispy lechon or running out of popular dishes like tocino and palabok, Cabalen remains a go-to spot for a quick fix of authentic Filipino cuisine.

The restaurant is staffed by an all-women chef crew, providing excellent customer service and delicious food. Customers have praised the taste of the Pancit and Sinigang Pampano, describing them as reminiscent of home-cooked meals. The restaurant is small, with limited seating inside and no outdoor options, but customers can also order to-go and enjoy a picnic at the nearby park.

Cabalen has been in business for over 20 years, and its friendly staff and tasty meals have kept customers coming back for more. The restaurant also offers catering services, with options like Mechado, Lollipop Chicken, Lumpia, Palabok, and a variety of desserts, which can be set up in a buffet-style for special events.