Filipino Restaurants near Poway, CA

“we stopped in for just some quick pancit and lumpia tonight. it was delicious. highly recommend. the service was impeccable the order was quick. Definitely going back.“

“I was in the neighborhood at another business when I spotted this place
They had a small variety of food but had was I wanted freshly cooked
Chicken adobo and (Pancit, )Philippine red sausages
Food what great , I’ll be back to try others things“

“I’ve always loved Jollibee because it’s more than fried chicken—it’s a little taste of home. The juicy, crispy Chickenjoy, the familiar flavors, and that warm Filipino hospitality have always taken me straight down memory lane to the Philippines. 🇵🇭❤️ That’s why it’s disappointing to see the San Antonio location slowly lose what makes Jollibee special. Lately, the service feels disorganized and slow, the quality seems inconsistent, and that warm Filipino welcome and atmosphere seem to be disappearing. On my most recent visit, I even received only 5 pieces of chicken when I ordered 6. Jollibee shouldn’t feel like just another busy fast-food chain. The Filipino warmth, hospitality, pride, and quality are part of the brand—and just as important as the Chickenjoy. I’m sharing this not simply to complain, but because we love Jollibee and want this location to do better. Please bring back the quality, organization, and unmistakable Filipino spirit that made us fall in love with Jollibee in the first place. We want our Jollibee back. 🇵🇭🐝❤️“

“Lots of parking. Great food and lots of selection. You lineup, pick your combo, and kindly ask the friendly Tita’s which entree you want. My favorite was the sisig which is the fried pork belly, chopped, and tossed either onions, spices, and chilies. Also got the kare-kare which is the peanut butter stew. Lots of food for the money. Will come back again!“

“AMAZING FOOD and remind me of HOME❤️“

“10/10 says husband. The Tocino burrito (called pacman burrito) is Filipino cured pork meat, known for its sweet and savory flavor. The thinly sliced pork is marinated in a mixture of sugar, salt, and seasonings, giving it a distinct reddish color from ingredients like annatto or food coloring. After marinating, it's pan-fried until caramelized and tender. Sweet and savory goodness!“

“This is a hole in the wall. Line up and get your food and take it out to the outdoor public seating. They have an eclectic mix of (I want to say) Filipino barbecued pork, barbecue, chicken adobo, curry chicken, spicy chicken, some kind of sausage, fried rice, plain rice, chow mein. The barbecue pork is so expletive delicious! It has a sweet and charred flavor.“

“Delish Sapin sapin don’t taste the same like home. They separate from each other. Otherwise delicious 😋“

“Loved this place! The food was great. The service was amazing. The owners are super friendly.“

“Orient Valley Filipino Cuisine is like a warm hug from your tita, but with better food. The lumpia is crispy, the adobo is full of flavor, and the halo-halo is a sweet, ice-cold masterpiece. It’s the kind of place where you’ll overeat, but it's totally worth it because who’s counting calories when there’s turon involved?“

“The food is amazing, from the bowls to the dessert. highly recommended for anymore in the area and looking for a great lunch or dinner.“

“Trining’s is “in transition” and it shows. The front is a bit disorganized, but well divided into baked goods and ready-made take out products. The menu is hand-written on a wall-mounted white board (see pictures), but is easily understood and clearly legible.

Now, for the food—Very good! Loved the lumpia. The sweet chili sauce had just a hint of heat to it. Perfect!

We also got chicken adobo and pancit. Both were excellent. Since I ordered two combos to go, I was very careful not to tip the containers and tried to avoid contaminating the pancit with adobo sauce. All for naught. I must have leaned on the brakes a bit too heavily because the very fluid adobo sauce obeyed the laws of physics and colored both the pancit and lumpia. With dark, rich, peppery adobo flavoring. But—it was still great! The chicken adobo was tender and tasty, and the pancit was yummy, even though it tasted more like adobo than pancit. The lumpia, as I expected, was to die for. Crisp and crunchy with a hint of heat from the chili sauce. So good!

Well done Trining’s. Get your front together and I’ll be back. Can I bring some friends with me? I’ve got some East coast buddies who think egg rolls are the bomb. Your lumpia can easily blow that theory out of the water…“

“Update 2026: Service has definitely improved and rooting for their success.

Original: Restaurant was built aesthetically well. Great location with plenty of parking. The fried chicken and lechon kawali are no brainer choices.
Only reason I’m not giving 5 stars because I want to send a message to ownership. You need to staff this place properly. The one staff member there was working very hard but it looked overwhelming for one person to greet customers, sit them, take their order and serve them.“

“Good [Original] Good“