Ongpin Restaurant
CLOSED$ •
About Ongpin Restaurant
Ongpin Restaurant Reviews
Good Filipino food and service. Their serving is good for sharing.
I have a few places I go to when I get homesick for our food. Ongpin is one of them. Although, it is barely busy during dine-in, they have numerous take outs all the time.
Without a doubt, I always get the fried calamari and the sinigang!
So let me tell you why….
• Calamari: I am very particular with my fried calamari but this restaurant has it all balanced out. The breeding is perfectly coated with the squid and that it doesn’t have too much flour. The sauce...read full review
Last minute choice… a very good
Ongpin Restaurant, situated in a former liquor store building, is a beloved spot in the Bay Area, serving authentic Filipino dishes since 1994. The warm atmosphere and friendly service create a home-like feeling, where the community comes together to enjoy meals like kare-kare and sizzling sisig. The staff's hospitality is exceptional, reflecting the Filipino spirit of warmth. Customers can also savor dishes like lomi, shopao, lumpia, and chicharron, all presented in a basic yet welcoming setting. Ongpin Restaurant is the preferred destination for anyone craving an authentic taste of the Philippines.
Recent reviews highlight the great customer service and the exquisite flavor of dishes like sisig silog, which reminds one diner of their grandmother's cooking. The ambiance is quiet, complemented by good music. Another customer appreciates the quick service for take-out orders, mentioning favorites like fried calamari and sinigang. The fried calamari is praised for its balanced coating, while the pork sinigang is noted for its perfect sourness, eliminating the need for additional fish sauce. Overall, Ongpin Restaurant continues to be a top choice for those missing home-cooked Filipino meals.