First time experiencing Filipino food without my Filipino friends. A lot of Filipino people are here for lunch on the weekends then it's authentic. The price is reasonable for me because it's not a fast food chain. I believe they need one more waitress on the weekend, and serve the food a little bit faster. And 15% guarantee tips pay if you pay in a card. (For me it's standard so it's ok) The food is very delicious especially the BBQ skewers. (juicy and al dente) Guisado is very good. (Recommend eat with hot sauce) Garlic rice is good. Sago Gulaman is worth a try. A lot of people get the butterfly shrimp here, and I probably come back for more crispy food and soup.Parking: Weekend parking is tough because it's small but weekdays are fine.
Ample parking in a strip mall location. Good number of tables/chairs; well lit, satisfactorily clean. Many food options - a la carte, combos, platters to share. Very good for grilled (inihaw) dishes. Pricey for what you get, compared to other filipino restaurants in the general area. Best to go weekdays as they are very busy Friday to Sunday, and suggest make a reservation for party of 6 & more.
Randall M.
I'm usually not a huge fan of Filipino food even though I'm Filipino . Crispy pata here is the business though!!! Took my dad who's a huge critic of all food and he decided to take a crispy pata to go. Bangong rice, bomb. Lots of deep fried stuff. Seems family owned and service is sometimes very slow. No alcohol available. Brightly lit with many windows in the front with a view of the parking lot and street.
Pucci T.
My aunt recommended this place so we went. We ordered Sisih, Kare Kare, and Pinakbet. And don't forget to order the garlic rice! Everything was good. Service was quick and there was a lot of room for lunch so no need to wait. The place decorated nicely. Highly recommended!
Jesus Agas
Dine in todayVegetarian options: You can request upon orderingDietary restrictions: Food is so good. Highly recommended
They open at 10am on Saturdays, so it was perfect for brunch. We were seated quickly and our server was attentive and got us our drink orders lickety split.We ordered the sisig, garlic fried rice, lechon kawali and lumpiang sariwa. The garlic fried rice was generous and could feed four. The lechon kawali was crispy and perfectly seasoned, but be prepared - it's super fatty. The lumpiang sariwa had chickpeas in it (that's not typical Pinoy) and was $17 - and given it had just a few greens in it and was not a significant serving, it was priced a little too high for the value it provided.For me, the ultimate test for a Pinoy kitchen is if they do sisig correctly. Their version had red and green bell peppers and the meat was drenched in soy sauce. Everyone in our party found it just a touch too salty. Plus there were more fatty pieces than meat, so we were not happy with it. We just ate it because we were starving. So when our server came to ask us if we found everything ok, we mentioned our disappointment with the sisig, but before my husband could even complete his sentence, he turned his back to us and walked away. It was a bit rude, but we could tell he was probably just defensive for their cooks. We're sure they did their best.What we did appreciate was the cleanliness of the place, as well as how quick and responsive the servers were. They paid close attention to when our glasses of water were close to being half empty. So that was wonderful.I'm sure for most Pinoys this is a great restaurant, and it probably is. But we like the way sisig is done back in Manila and prefer patronizing restaurants that keep their sisig authentic. Although we probably won't be coming back, we wish nothing but the best to the Salu Salo Kitchen though. :)
Bienvenido A.
I liked the bbq pork ribs the most. Charbroiled chicken moist and tender. Grilled pork chop and beef tapa was a little too tough for me. Palabok was on the bland side and so is the kare kare (liked the veggies though). Fresh lumpia was very good and also halo halo for dessert. Sad to say mango juice was awful (tasted not even mango at all). Service was ok. Would like to go back and try others on menu list (maybe I'll like it better). Place makes you feel home with their typical native decors for the season.
Net A.
I have been coming here several times during pre COVID years and also before YELP. Today my brother-in-law wanted Filipino Cuisine lunch to celebrate his 85th birthday.I highly recommended Salo Salo since I've eaten here and loved the food.We were immediately seated at a round table for 6.Restaurant was decorated with hanging mini capiz star garland all around the dining room. Very festive but a nostalgic feeling of home country especially during Christmas .Well.....I was disappointed with the mango juice which was watered down and no taste of mango flavor at all !!! After I complained about it , our server brought back mango slushy ( which still tasted like the first juice but this time it was thicker) then he informed me it was not the Philippine brand but a kinda Indian brand juice!!!????!!!Well.....Our #10 MEAT LOVER's Kamayan Platter which was a feast of grilled favorites :Inihaw na Baboy (Pork chops cut into strips but meat was cold and tough)Beef Tapa ( marinated beef strips that were cold and meat tough)Inihaw na Manok ( 2 pcs charbroiled chicken bone-in leg quarters that were cold but had tender meat)BBQ Pork Ribs was delicious and meat was tender and tasty!Suppose to have Mango Salad as per menu, instead got salted egg with diced fresh tomatoes and onion salad???While writing this review and reading the snap shot of the menu, I didn't realize that we didn't get the bundle of KangKong ??? This is the end of our platter dish.Well....We ordered the PALABOK...this RICE NOODLES dish topped with shrimps, smoked fishy and crispy pork came also was served cold and dish was bland as well.Well....We ordered Fresh Lumpia... bland veggie fillingsWell...We had the LECHON KARE KARE which was plated with the sauce on the side of the bowl so as not to un-crisp the lechon ( fried pork belly chunk slices with veggies ).At this point ... I would think they changed cook ? Changed management? Not sure !I had to ask the others who dined with me about their opinion. Almost everyone were agreeing with how bland food tasted !Except for the birthday boy who enjoyed his food , and THAT's what mattered he was contented!
Megan L.
We came here on a quiet weekday afternoon and enjoyed a meat lovers' platter which was easily split between 5 hungry people. The meat itself was fairly tasty, with the ribs being the highlight of being incredibly tender and juicy. The other pork and chicken options were yummy as well but slightly dry. They also did not provide the kangkong that was listed as part of the platter (in their defense, we did not bring this up to the waitstaff). Another slight annoyance is that there is an additional fee for white rice. Overall, I would return to this restaurant to try some other dishes and get the ribs again, but probably pass on the meat platter.
This cafe and grill in West Covina has by the best Filipino food in Southern California. Portions are not large but always satisfying: fresh, hot, well-seasoned and appealing to the eye and the palate. Servers are hospitable and food choices are diverse from all-day breakfast to BBQ to family platters. The only limitation is the early closing most days around 8 p.m., so arrive early and order take-out an hour before closing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Grilled Platter
Denise M.
Took my mom and grandmother here because they were craving Filipino food and they didn't feel like just picking up something under a heating lamp. We came a little bit after lunch time which wasn't busy at all and the service was quick and very friendly. We order the crispy seafood platter, Ginaatang Kangkong with Shrimp and Kare Kare. Everything was made fresh and it really hit the spot! No complaints from the elders.
Romina Garcia
We were originally there for Halo Halo and told the person who seated us. We changed our minds and ordered some other food. The Halo Halo was brought out first. When we asked why, the server said because we told him we were there for Halo Halo. We informed him we ordered other food too. Then the lady came and asked what the problem was, when we told her, she asked if we wanted her to take it back. We said it was okay to leave it, just that we figured it would come after the a la carte items were brought out. She proceeded to roll her eyes.The palabok didn't hit the spot. It didn't have chicharron, and they used thin noodles.The crispy pata was delicious though. The Halo Halo was great too.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Alex C
Salo Salo remains a constant favorite of mine, and today's visit was no exception. The crispy meat platter was an explosion of flavors and textures, while the bagoong fried rice added a unique twist. As always, impeccable service and delicious food make for an unbeatable combination.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
art hernandez
Made three orders online , received one order that wasn't even complete, what a waste of time, absolutely horrible service, DO NOT RECOMMEND!
First time experiencing Filipino food without my Filipino friends. A lot of Filipino people are here for lunch on the weekends then it's authentic. The price is reasonable for me because it's not a fast food chain. I believe they need one more waitress on the weekend, and serve the food a little bit faster. And 15% guarantee tips pay if you pay in a card. (For me it's standard so it's ok) The food is very delicious especially the BBQ skewers. (juicy and al dente) Guisado is very good. (Recommend eat with hot sauce) Garlic rice is good. Sago Gulaman is worth a try. A lot of people get the butterfly shrimp here, and I probably come back for more crispy food and soup.Parking: Weekend parking is tough because it's small but weekdays are fine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Garlic Fried Rice, BBQ Skewers Combination Plate
Fast service. Delicious food ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Fried Rice
Ample parking in a strip mall location. Good number of tables/chairs; well lit, satisfactorily clean. Many food options - a la carte, combos, platters to share. Very good for grilled (inihaw) dishes. Pricey for what you get, compared to other filipino restaurants in the general area. Best to go weekdays as they are very busy Friday to Sunday, and suggest make a reservation for party of 6 & more.
I'm usually not a huge fan of Filipino food even though I'm Filipino . Crispy pata here is the business though!!! Took my dad who's a huge critic of all food and he decided to take a crispy pata to go. Bangong rice, bomb. Lots of deep fried stuff. Seems family owned and service is sometimes very slow. No alcohol available. Brightly lit with many windows in the front with a view of the parking lot and street.
My aunt recommended this place so we went. We ordered Sisih, Kare Kare, and Pinakbet. And don't forget to order the garlic rice! Everything was good. Service was quick and there was a lot of room for lunch so no need to wait. The place decorated nicely. Highly recommended!
Dine in todayVegetarian options: You can request upon orderingDietary restrictions: Food is so good. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Fried Rice, Family Mixed Grill Platter, Seafood Combination Fried Meat Combination, Halo Halo Special, Chicken Adobo
They open at 10am on Saturdays, so it was perfect for brunch. We were seated quickly and our server was attentive and got us our drink orders lickety split.We ordered the sisig, garlic fried rice, lechon kawali and lumpiang sariwa. The garlic fried rice was generous and could feed four. The lechon kawali was crispy and perfectly seasoned, but be prepared - it's super fatty. The lumpiang sariwa had chickpeas in it (that's not typical Pinoy) and was $17 - and given it had just a few greens in it and was not a significant serving, it was priced a little too high for the value it provided.For me, the ultimate test for a Pinoy kitchen is if they do sisig correctly. Their version had red and green bell peppers and the meat was drenched in soy sauce. Everyone in our party found it just a touch too salty. Plus there were more fatty pieces than meat, so we were not happy with it. We just ate it because we were starving. So when our server came to ask us if we found everything ok, we mentioned our disappointment with the sisig, but before my husband could even complete his sentence, he turned his back to us and walked away. It was a bit rude, but we could tell he was probably just defensive for their cooks. We're sure they did their best.What we did appreciate was the cleanliness of the place, as well as how quick and responsive the servers were. They paid close attention to when our glasses of water were close to being half empty. So that was wonderful.I'm sure for most Pinoys this is a great restaurant, and it probably is. But we like the way sisig is done back in Manila and prefer patronizing restaurants that keep their sisig authentic. Although we probably won't be coming back, we wish nothing but the best to the Salu Salo Kitchen though. :)
I liked the bbq pork ribs the most. Charbroiled chicken moist and tender. Grilled pork chop and beef tapa was a little too tough for me. Palabok was on the bland side and so is the kare kare (liked the veggies though). Fresh lumpia was very good and also halo halo for dessert. Sad to say mango juice was awful (tasted not even mango at all). Service was ok. Would like to go back and try others on menu list (maybe I'll like it better). Place makes you feel home with their typical native decors for the season.
I have been coming here several times during pre COVID years and also before YELP. Today my brother-in-law wanted Filipino Cuisine lunch to celebrate his 85th birthday.I highly recommended Salo Salo since I've eaten here and loved the food.We were immediately seated at a round table for 6.Restaurant was decorated with hanging mini capiz star garland all around the dining room. Very festive but a nostalgic feeling of home country especially during Christmas .Well.....I was disappointed with the mango juice which was watered down and no taste of mango flavor at all !!! After I complained about it , our server brought back mango slushy ( which still tasted like the first juice but this time it was thicker) then he informed me it was not the Philippine brand but a kinda Indian brand juice!!!????!!!Well.....Our #10 MEAT LOVER's Kamayan Platter which was a feast of grilled favorites :Inihaw na Baboy (Pork chops cut into strips but meat was cold and tough)Beef Tapa ( marinated beef strips that were cold and meat tough)Inihaw na Manok ( 2 pcs charbroiled chicken bone-in leg quarters that were cold but had tender meat)BBQ Pork Ribs was delicious and meat was tender and tasty!Suppose to have Mango Salad as per menu, instead got salted egg with diced fresh tomatoes and onion salad???While writing this review and reading the snap shot of the menu, I didn't realize that we didn't get the bundle of KangKong ??? This is the end of our platter dish.Well....We ordered the PALABOK...this RICE NOODLES dish topped with shrimps, smoked fishy and crispy pork came also was served cold and dish was bland as well.Well....We ordered Fresh Lumpia... bland veggie fillingsWell...We had the LECHON KARE KARE which was plated with the sauce on the side of the bowl so as not to un-crisp the lechon ( fried pork belly chunk slices with veggies ).At this point ... I would think they changed cook ? Changed management? Not sure !I had to ask the others who dined with me about their opinion. Almost everyone were agreeing with how bland food tasted !Except for the birthday boy who enjoyed his food , and THAT's what mattered he was contented!
We came here on a quiet weekday afternoon and enjoyed a meat lovers' platter which was easily split between 5 hungry people. The meat itself was fairly tasty, with the ribs being the highlight of being incredibly tender and juicy. The other pork and chicken options were yummy as well but slightly dry. They also did not provide the kangkong that was listed as part of the platter (in their defense, we did not bring this up to the waitstaff). Another slight annoyance is that there is an additional fee for white rice. Overall, I would return to this restaurant to try some other dishes and get the ribs again, but probably pass on the meat platter.
Restaurantji Recommends
This cafe and grill in West Covina has by the best Filipino food in Southern California. Portions are not large but always satisfying: fresh, hot, well-seasoned and appealing to the eye and the palate. Servers are hospitable and food choices are diverse from all-day breakfast to BBQ to family platters. The only limitation is the early closing most days around 8 p.m., so arrive early and order take-out an hour before closing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Grilled Platter
Took my mom and grandmother here because they were craving Filipino food and they didn't feel like just picking up something under a heating lamp. We came a little bit after lunch time which wasn't busy at all and the service was quick and very friendly. We order the crispy seafood platter, Ginaatang Kangkong with Shrimp and Kare Kare. Everything was made fresh and it really hit the spot! No complaints from the elders.
We were originally there for Halo Halo and told the person who seated us. We changed our minds and ordered some other food. The Halo Halo was brought out first. When we asked why, the server said because we told him we were there for Halo Halo. We informed him we ordered other food too. Then the lady came and asked what the problem was, when we told her, she asked if we wanted her to take it back. We said it was okay to leave it, just that we figured it would come after the a la carte items were brought out. She proceeded to roll her eyes.The palabok didn't hit the spot. It didn't have chicharron, and they used thin noodles.The crispy pata was delicious though. The Halo Halo was great too.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Salo Salo remains a constant favorite of mine, and today's visit was no exception. The crispy meat platter was an explosion of flavors and textures, while the bagoong fried rice added a unique twist. As always, impeccable service and delicious food make for an unbeatable combination.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Made three orders online , received one order that wasn't even complete, what a waste of time, absolutely horrible service, DO NOT RECOMMEND!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1