Grabbed takeout from Kainan Sa Kanto in Stanton's Smart & Final Plaza. The BBQ chicken and pork skewers were full of flavor and quite tender. The lumpiang shanghai was crispy, just the way I like it. Also, tried the leche flan, which was creamy and satisfying. However, the puto bumbong could use some improvement in texture. Minimal dine-in seating available. Ordering by phone was easy, and the person taking the order was friendly. Overall, a decent spot for Filipino takeout if you're in the area.
Nance_ E.
My go to place to order trays of lumpia for potlucks. Good Filipino comfort food. So glad they opened one in oc and I don't have to drive to the Lakewood one anymore since I live in oc.
Jo P.
Come and try to this authentic Pinoy food, worth twice the price! There are plenty of choices. Don't forget the TURON da best!
Aaron Jordan
Great food to go. Not much space to sit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terree R.
Great little mom and pop type Filipino deli, or what some like to call "turo-turo" (aka point-point) restaurant. You can get a 1-entree or 2-entree combo with rice, pancit, or half rice/half pancit.You can choose from a rotating variety of entrees: adobo, lechon kawali, dinuguan, Bicol express, mungo, fried fish, laing, kare kare, etc. For dessert, they have homemade suman (lightly sweetened glutinous rice cooked with coconut milk) in three flavors: regular, ube, & cassava.I apologize from the lack of photos. We were starved when we bought our food and started eating as soon as we got home! The food was on par with many other Filipino delis, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. I gave them 4 out of 5 stars for the tasty variety and personable service, but no dish was a standout or an exemplary sample of Filipino cooking. I will remember to include photos at my next visit.
My wife love to go there , I have been going there on/off since 2000 .prices always reasonable, tasty food , real authentic , friendly customer service . Everybody should try them out atleast once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinuguan Pork Blood Stew
Katrina M.
Lots of food for $15 combo, 2 entrees with rice and sinigang, well worth for its price for the amount they give !!!
Holiday Vigil
Wow!! So many choices!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edwin S.
Staff are Always friendly, and good food, turon is the bomb.Service is always excellent
Eugene A.
I came here on a Sunday during lunch and craved for some Filipino food in the area. Located at a shopping plaza next to Smart & Final Extra, I first heard of "Kainan sa Kanto" (Eatery on the Corner) because of my Tita who lives nearby. The small ambiance is very homey, in which they have a few tables, steam trays of their daily offerings and a few baked goods such as bagged pandesal in front. Service was pretty quick because they ask which items you want for a one or two item combo. Please note that they charge $1 more for beef or goat meat entrees and 50 cents if you're using a credit/debit card if the transaction is less than $20. As a result, I opted to pay in cash instead. I was pretty much impressed with their food quality. The kaldereta was a bit on the saltier side and kinda wished the beef was more soft. However, I liked the sauce because it was not too acidic. I'm truly I chose laing for the other entree. It was not dry and not too spicy and had the ideal umami taste. It had a perfect creamy texture of coconut milk blended with cooked taro leaves and pork bits. I even told the owner, "ang sarap po talaga ng luto niyo! Lalo na po yung laing niyo. (Your entrées are really tasty! Especially your laing". She even replied, "ay oo. Best seller ang laing namin. Binabalikan yan! (Yes. Our laing is the best seller. Patrons come back for it!). I was not able to finish my two item combo, so the owner offered some lids and a plastic bag to go. Before I left, I could not resist their turon. On the first bite, I immediately noticed the perfect crunchy texture and the sweetness I was looking for. I will definitely come back to Kainan Sa Kanto for my Filipino food cravings in the area.
The best customer service by far! The cashier is very friendly and accommodating. Food taste could be improved.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious!
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had lunch here during TDY. Very close to Los Alamitos joint base. I felt like I was back on Guam.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinuguan Pork Blood Stew, Lechon Kawali
Food is fresh and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lechon Kawali, 2 Combo Plate
Authentic Filipino Cuisine :)Delicious! Thank you :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinuguan Pork Blood Stew, Lechon Kawali
Grabbed takeout from Kainan Sa Kanto in Stanton's Smart & Final Plaza. The BBQ chicken and pork skewers were full of flavor and quite tender. The lumpiang shanghai was crispy, just the way I like it. Also, tried the leche flan, which was creamy and satisfying. However, the puto bumbong could use some improvement in texture. Minimal dine-in seating available. Ordering by phone was easy, and the person taking the order was friendly. Overall, a decent spot for Filipino takeout if you're in the area.
My go to place to order trays of lumpia for potlucks. Good Filipino comfort food. So glad they opened one in oc and I don't have to drive to the Lakewood one anymore since I live in oc.
Come and try to this authentic Pinoy food, worth twice the price! There are plenty of choices. Don't forget the TURON da best!
Great food to go. Not much space to sit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little mom and pop type Filipino deli, or what some like to call "turo-turo" (aka point-point) restaurant. You can get a 1-entree or 2-entree combo with rice, pancit, or half rice/half pancit.You can choose from a rotating variety of entrees: adobo, lechon kawali, dinuguan, Bicol express, mungo, fried fish, laing, kare kare, etc. For dessert, they have homemade suman (lightly sweetened glutinous rice cooked with coconut milk) in three flavors: regular, ube, & cassava.I apologize from the lack of photos. We were starved when we bought our food and started eating as soon as we got home! The food was on par with many other Filipino delis, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. I gave them 4 out of 5 stars for the tasty variety and personable service, but no dish was a standout or an exemplary sample of Filipino cooking. I will remember to include photos at my next visit.
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My wife love to go there , I have been going there on/off since 2000 .prices always reasonable, tasty food , real authentic , friendly customer service . Everybody should try them out atleast once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinuguan Pork Blood Stew
Lots of food for $15 combo, 2 entrees with rice and sinigang, well worth for its price for the amount they give !!!
Wow!! So many choices!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff are Always friendly, and good food, turon is the bomb.Service is always excellent
I came here on a Sunday during lunch and craved for some Filipino food in the area. Located at a shopping plaza next to Smart & Final Extra, I first heard of "Kainan sa Kanto" (Eatery on the Corner) because of my Tita who lives nearby. The small ambiance is very homey, in which they have a few tables, steam trays of their daily offerings and a few baked goods such as bagged pandesal in front. Service was pretty quick because they ask which items you want for a one or two item combo. Please note that they charge $1 more for beef or goat meat entrees and 50 cents if you're using a credit/debit card if the transaction is less than $20. As a result, I opted to pay in cash instead. I was pretty much impressed with their food quality. The kaldereta was a bit on the saltier side and kinda wished the beef was more soft. However, I liked the sauce because it was not too acidic. I'm truly I chose laing for the other entree. It was not dry and not too spicy and had the ideal umami taste. It had a perfect creamy texture of coconut milk blended with cooked taro leaves and pork bits. I even told the owner, "ang sarap po talaga ng luto niyo! Lalo na po yung laing niyo. (Your entrées are really tasty! Especially your laing". She even replied, "ay oo. Best seller ang laing namin. Binabalikan yan! (Yes. Our laing is the best seller. Patrons come back for it!). I was not able to finish my two item combo, so the owner offered some lids and a plastic bag to go. Before I left, I could not resist their turon. On the first bite, I immediately noticed the perfect crunchy texture and the sweetness I was looking for. I will definitely come back to Kainan Sa Kanto for my Filipino food cravings in the area.