Lapu Lapu

216 Market St W, Gaithersburg
(240) 477-7764

Recent Reviews

Sheila

I have eaten here a few times now. The breakfast sandwiches are very fresh and delicious. I also ordered the Cajun tots which are nice and crispy. You really can't go wrong

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tater Tots, Corned Beef

Evan

Super good food! Delicious. Will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elisa Ferrante

Cute little window restaurant with chairs all around the outside to sit at. The food was okay. The staff was great. Good in a pinch.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egg and Cheese

Rebecca C.

In the area for a short while, stumbled across this small establishment and I'm glad I did. We asked to try the Ube Soft Serve, wasn't for me but awesome to have e tried something new.Recently back from Hawaii so I've been on a search for Lumpia just as good. These were right on par. Super flavorful, perfectly fried. Thai chili also served as a dipping sauce.

Myles Adkins

This place is definitely a hidden gym of Kentlands. The bistec sandwich had so much flavor and depth that I wasn’t

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vivian B.

They serve breakfast sandwiches and some desserts. I usually get the bistek sandwich, it's stuffed with meat but it is a little wet. It makes the bread extremely soggy. I'll usually pick it up to take home to eat and I only live about 5 minutes away. Their ube soft serve is absolutely delicious! We love to get this whenever we go.Over the weekends, the wait tends to be longer. You order at the window and wait for your name to be called. There is some outdoor seating, but it's mainly meant for takeout.

Jasna R.

I have gotten ube soft serve here twice. Each was divine. Best soft serve!!!I recently tried their bistek breakfast sandwich. It was incredibly flavorful and juicy. The pan de sal was light and buttery. But still not disgustingly heavy! Still had plenty of appetite for second lunch (!) and ube soft serve dessert. My friends got the spam sandwich and chorizo sandwich. We liked the spam a lot but thought the chorizo could've used more (or any) vegetables.Calamansi juice from home also here. Maraming salamat!

Robbi “RLY” Young

It was actually an amazing exoerience. I went to get a balt, and when I did I was welcomed by Niko, she was kind and calm and helped me with my order while providing a good conversation. The whole staff was relaxing and kept the energy very chill. Niko explained the other meals and it helped me out alot.I got my sandwich and it was delicious, a 10/10. Love the flavor

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bacon Avocado Lettuce Tomato Balt, Bacon Egg and Cheese, Tater Tots, Bistek Sandwich, Sausage Egg and Cheese, Ube Soft Serve Pint

Cathlene Holloran

Pleasantly surprised! Great breakfast sandwiches, nice portion size, and excellent flavor. Will definitely be coming here more frequently from now on!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spam Sandwich

Sylvie C.

Placed the order online for a pick up. It was ready when I arrived. It's not easy to find the spot as it's tucked around the corner of another building. Parking can be far because of it so be aware. The service attitude I experienced was plain old bad. The woman couldn't be bothered handing me the food without throwing the bag at me. She literally slammed shut the window and sneered afterwards. What did I ever do to you, woman?! I had no idea what I did so wrong to deserve all this. I haven't dealt with someone that overtly aggressive when I am at a place to just pick up food. The food is decent. The volume is good. The pricing isn't exactly inexpensive and the food definitely isn't healthy. It's one of those indulgent breakfast foods. Not something one should eat on a daily basis. I can't get rid of the aggression I experienced during food pick up out of my mind. Sorry not sorry........ won't be returning again myself.

Micah C.

Amazing Filipino-inspired breakfast sandwiches! Got to try the chorizo (longanisa) breakfast sandwich. The patty was flavorful and delicious with the fried egg, cheese and lapu lapu sauce. I loved the pandesal (bread) that it came with -- soft but held up well. The sandwich didn't feel soggy despite the sauce and creaminess from the egg. I also got to taste the corned beef breakfast sandwich. Loved the crispy bits from the patty and the creamy scrambled eggs. The sandwiches are on the pricier side ($7-$15) but they will keep you full. Highly recommend stopping by here if you are in the area! Keep in mind that they only have outdoor seating. You order through a window.

Kimberly S.

I'm not usually in the area during times they are open, so it was great to happen upon Lapu Lapu in the Kentlands during their hours of operation!There's only outdoor seating, but the weather was nice and the crowd hadn't started to gather until we were done with ordering. We ordered the spam breakfast sandwich, the spicy gator tots, and later I finished things off with their house-made ube ice cream. If you are trying to avoid salt or sugar, this is not the place! All of the food is packed full of flavor to burst, so be ready for cheat day! The portions were so large I had to have my partner help me finish!Of course there was still room for ube ice cream, and it was amazing! Hopefully we'll catch them before closing time again!

Tommy H.

Lapu Lapu is one of my go to asian fusion breakfasts that I love going to before work. Since it's near to my work I can stop by here early morning for a good tots and sweet pattie sandwich. 10/10 for everything. The one thing I probably don't like as much would be the brisket but everything else was wonderful!

Joy H.

If you're looking for a Filipino breakfast sandwich that'll blow you away, Lapu Lapu in the Kentlands plaza is the place to be! While it might lack indoor seating, they do have outdoor tables that are nice especially when the weather is good. I found their restaurant on Google while I was visiting in Maryland and decided to try them out. You order from their walk-up window and I was immediately impressed by how fast my food was ready. I ordered the Bistek Sandwich - Thin Sliced Lemon Soy Ribeye, Fried Egg, Pickled Onions, White American Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, and Garlic Adobo Mayo. Yall, let me tell you, it was nothing short of AMAZING! So amazing, in fact, that I ate it so quickly I completely forgot to snap any pictures - and trust me, that's unusual for me!But the sandwich was just the beginning. I also got their Cheese Spuds and Cajun Spuds because of course I couldn't decide, which came with Lapu Lapu sauce, a cajun aioli sauce that added an extra layer of flavor. Every bite was so good I did not want to share lol !Now, I have to admit, the price for the Bistek Sandwich at $14 felt a tad high, but the incredible taste more than justified it. The service was fantastic, and the staff was patient and understanding when I took a little extra time deciding what to order.In summary, Lapu Lapu was a great surprise I won't soon forget. If you're in the mood for a unique and delicious breakfast sandwich experience, I highly recommend giving this place a try. You won't be disappointed!

Anika Naneyshvili

We just came for the ice cream cause my friend said it’s the best ice cream ever and I must try it. Probably my expectations were too high. Given the fact I am not an ice cream person in general, it’s hard to please me. So this ice cream was just ok ( my daughter said the same) and it melts pretty much immediately. Very watery.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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