Trining’s Bakery & Cafe National City
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Hands down the best pan de sal in National City! I grew up eating pan de sal from another household name in the area and always just accepted them as the standard. However, I recenty tried Trining's pan de sal and I couldn't believe how good it was! Subtly crispy and crumby on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and a wonderfully balanced with buttery, milky, sweet, and ever so slightly salty flavors. Eating pan de sal from other places feels simply like eating a staple...read full review
Food portion is a little off if you dine in. The rice and meat ratio is not good. Rice looks like they only gave you 1 or 1.5 scoop while the meat is a good amount. We got the spamsilog and wife got the tapsilog. They gave us 4 slices of spam, which is a good portion vs the rice. Good flavor on the food, the garlic rice, just needs a little bit of salt to taste. Overall good experience!
I was in need of 36 cupcakes last minute. Not only did the cup cakes come out amazing...I also discovered BEST pan de sol
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 4PM |
Trining's Bakery & Cafe in National City offers delicious Filipino cuisine with great customer service. Popular dishes include dinuguan, fried crispy salmon, sriracha wings, and lumpia, which is a standout dish. Their garlic rice, featuring spam and egg, is also highly recommended. The bakery offers a variety of Filipino pastries such as kutsinta, polvoron, chicharon, turons, and taho. The restaurant has a small dining area and can get busy during peak times. The staff are friendly, patient, and helpful, making it a great place for both Filipino food enthusiasts and those new to the cuisine. Customers praise the cakes, especially the half ube and half mango, with perfect icing and filling that contains real mango and ube. Many feel welcomed like family, highlighting the friendly and kind service. The food is often described as amazing and the Filipino breakfast options, including pan de sal bread, are highly appreciated. Besides cakes and desserts, the back corner offers hot to-go food and lumpia, making it a hidden gem worth supporting. The quick, made-to-order Filipino dishes, such as fried calamari with a crispy batter and tender proteins, are highly recommended. Dishes like Beef Tapa, garlic rice, bistek Tagalog, beef kare-kare, fried garlic chicken wings, pancit malabon, pork menudo, and fried chicken skin are popular choices. Customers are encouraged to call ahead for faster service and to enjoy a variety of flavorful options.