Eh. So, my wife is from Philippines. I've been to Philippines. My wife cooks authentic (and sometimes not authentic) Filipino food. This... Just doesn't cut the mustard. I guess if my wife is craving something that she doesn't want to cook (sisig) we can go here and get it... But it's just not the same. And, to be frank, the adobo is seriously lacking. Don't particularly recommend.
Mirasol R.
I miss the old owner. Things have changed since the new owner. I ordered grilled liempo and beef tapa, there's no flavor at all, prices have increased but not good quality... used to be eggrolls come with a meal, now we have to pay. Their papaya and cucumber salads are saggy, there's no flavor at all. I'd rather go to back to Julie's kitchen on Astrozon and academy.
Bian c.
Our experience here was a nightmare. The receipt shows that our order was refunded around 5pm when we leave a note when we ordered online that we will arrive at 7pm. Why would you do that? Refund a $50 at 5pm when we tell them to pick it up at 7pm? Owner was rude and to the fact that I was here when it was still You-ka Cafe and I love the food and the service. So I brought my family and friends for the 2nd time since I recommended this to them but they were all disappointed with the service and for getting nothing from this restaurant. Owner was not giving us an option and was not even helping us! Not a pleasant experience! Not recommended!!!! Never coming back again. Never. Never.
Joanne F.
We recently had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. Despite not receiving our food that's worth $220, the owner was INCREDIBLY rude and refused to provide a full refund. Customer service matters, and unfortunately, it was SEVERELY lacking here. We even tried to talk to her nicely and asked how she could resolve the issue but she refused not give other options. You can never become a loyal customer here due to their INEFFECTIVE and VERY POOR customer service recovery. How ironic that this is a filipino restaurant yet the owner is very disrespectful to the filipinos. Your restaurant name "Bayanihan Cafe" doesn't even align to what the true meaning of bayanihan is.
Wade T.
I was pleasantly surprised going here. I didn't know what to expect since I don't really eat Filipino food, but this place was good. Highly recommend.
Laurence M.
Amazing! Employees are nice and the foods aren't bad as I thought. The foods are very well cooked and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is so peaceful! I definitely would recommend to everyone to come and eat here if you're in to Filipino foods. This is worth trying!
Salleen H.
The atmosphere was clean and welcoming. The service was quick and professional. It was quite busy at dinner time, and the food was delicious.
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Bret E.
Great food! I had the Pork Sisig and my girlfriend had the Pancit Bihon. They were both delicious. The plantains, empanadas and lumpia were also incredible. We're looking forward to coming back again!!
Nichole Hockett
Was looking for some lumpia. Found some! It is absolutely super yummy (super greasy)! Got a couple of other desert items (ube and pandan) that are exquisite. I ordered ahead. Great customer service on the phone and in person!
It’s decent. People that are rating it one star because of the new ownership need to get a life. Why do y’all like seeing a small business do bad? It’s not that big of a change in the food. Friendly staff, good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Sisig
Julia C
I’ve been wanting to try this place forever and ever time I was nearby, it was closed for renovation. Finally got lucky and saw it was open tonight. Very clean cafe and the staff is friendly and helpful with suggestions!What really got me is the food though. My late mother in law was Filipino and she made the most incredible lumpia. Since her passing, anytime I find a Filipino restaurant, I order the lumpia because I’m desperate to find lumpia that tastes like hers, which was always thicker and meatier (yes, I’ve tried to make it from her recipe but it’s missing the crucial Ingredient of “a mother’s love.” No place has ever matched up until Bayanihan.After one bite, I raced over to my husband like a mad scientist who discovered the formula after years of trials and failures. He also said it’s the closest lumpia recipe he’s ever had to his mom’s. Like, spot on 9.5/10. It brought a tear to his eye ??Now, nobody else knows my personal comparison obviously, but I’m telling you, you gotta go try it for yourself!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lay
It’s embarrassing how poor the quality of authenticity is here after the ownership change. This used to be owned and ran by an actual Filipino family. It was also family ran but the guy who took our order was super rude and passive for apparently no reason because there was no one else in there when we ordered. Won’t be back. I suggest looking elsewhere for a true Filipino experience.
Philip Jacobs
Great authentic Filipino food and friendly service. Will come back for sure!
I know the previous owners personally. This is a far cry from the years of hard work, dedication, and expertise that the true You-Ka fans have come to love. I have tried it here a few times and since the change and I am only commenting now because they buying reviews by offering free food for good reviews before even trying the food!!!!! How misleading. Shame on you. Do better and let the results speak for themselves. My family and I will not be back and I hope you find ways to improved from the true feedback you are given.
Eh. So, my wife is from Philippines. I've been to Philippines. My wife cooks authentic (and sometimes not authentic) Filipino food. This... Just doesn't cut the mustard. I guess if my wife is craving something that she doesn't want to cook (sisig) we can go here and get it... But it's just not the same. And, to be frank, the adobo is seriously lacking. Don't particularly recommend.
I miss the old owner. Things have changed since the new owner. I ordered grilled liempo and beef tapa, there's no flavor at all, prices have increased but not good quality... used to be eggrolls come with a meal, now we have to pay. Their papaya and cucumber salads are saggy, there's no flavor at all. I'd rather go to back to Julie's kitchen on Astrozon and academy.
Our experience here was a nightmare. The receipt shows that our order was refunded around 5pm when we leave a note when we ordered online that we will arrive at 7pm. Why would you do that? Refund a $50 at 5pm when we tell them to pick it up at 7pm? Owner was rude and to the fact that I was here when it was still You-ka Cafe and I love the food and the service. So I brought my family and friends for the 2nd time since I recommended this to them but they were all disappointed with the service and for getting nothing from this restaurant. Owner was not giving us an option and was not even helping us! Not a pleasant experience! Not recommended!!!! Never coming back again. Never. Never.
We recently had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. Despite not receiving our food that's worth $220, the owner was INCREDIBLY rude and refused to provide a full refund. Customer service matters, and unfortunately, it was SEVERELY lacking here. We even tried to talk to her nicely and asked how she could resolve the issue but she refused not give other options. You can never become a loyal customer here due to their INEFFECTIVE and VERY POOR customer service recovery. How ironic that this is a filipino restaurant yet the owner is very disrespectful to the filipinos. Your restaurant name "Bayanihan Cafe" doesn't even align to what the true meaning of bayanihan is.
I was pleasantly surprised going here. I didn't know what to expect since I don't really eat Filipino food, but this place was good. Highly recommend.
Amazing! Employees are nice and the foods aren't bad as I thought. The foods are very well cooked and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is so peaceful! I definitely would recommend to everyone to come and eat here if you're in to Filipino foods. This is worth trying!
The atmosphere was clean and welcoming. The service was quick and professional. It was quite busy at dinner time, and the food was delicious.
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Great food! I had the Pork Sisig and my girlfriend had the Pancit Bihon. They were both delicious. The plantains, empanadas and lumpia were also incredible. We're looking forward to coming back again!!
Was looking for some lumpia. Found some! It is absolutely super yummy (super greasy)! Got a couple of other desert items (ube and pandan) that are exquisite. I ordered ahead. Great customer service on the phone and in person!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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It’s decent. People that are rating it one star because of the new ownership need to get a life. Why do y’all like seeing a small business do bad? It’s not that big of a change in the food. Friendly staff, good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Sisig
I’ve been wanting to try this place forever and ever time I was nearby, it was closed for renovation. Finally got lucky and saw it was open tonight. Very clean cafe and the staff is friendly and helpful with suggestions!What really got me is the food though. My late mother in law was Filipino and she made the most incredible lumpia. Since her passing, anytime I find a Filipino restaurant, I order the lumpia because I’m desperate to find lumpia that tastes like hers, which was always thicker and meatier (yes, I’ve tried to make it from her recipe but it’s missing the crucial Ingredient of “a mother’s love.” No place has ever matched up until Bayanihan.After one bite, I raced over to my husband like a mad scientist who discovered the formula after years of trials and failures. He also said it’s the closest lumpia recipe he’s ever had to his mom’s. Like, spot on 9.5/10. It brought a tear to his eye ??Now, nobody else knows my personal comparison obviously, but I’m telling you, you gotta go try it for yourself!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s embarrassing how poor the quality of authenticity is here after the ownership change. This used to be owned and ran by an actual Filipino family. It was also family ran but the guy who took our order was super rude and passive for apparently no reason because there was no one else in there when we ordered. Won’t be back. I suggest looking elsewhere for a true Filipino experience.
Great authentic Filipino food and friendly service. Will come back for sure!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Curry, Adobo, Chicken Adobo, Halo
I know the previous owners personally. This is a far cry from the years of hard work, dedication, and expertise that the true You-Ka fans have come to love. I have tried it here a few times and since the change and I am only commenting now because they buying reviews by offering free food for good reviews before even trying the food!!!!! How misleading. Shame on you. Do better and let the results speak for themselves. My family and I will not be back and I hope you find ways to improved from the true feedback you are given.