This place was really a hole in the wall but sometimes you find a diamond in the rough. The hope was to get some authentic Filipino food at a great price. Boy was I disappointed. The food was mediocre at best and there were no descriptions of what anything was so I had to rely on my instincts. (Bad idea) Although the meal was in expensive but it still wasn't worth the price. The pork belly was run-of-the-mill and tasted like a bad version of a Chinese dish. The chicken kebab look great but it was stone cold, the sticky red beef was OK but tasted like beef jerky, and the stir-fried pig ears and hearts tasted good the first few bites but got gamier and gamier as I ate more. I ended up throwing the rest of it away. Unfortunately, the lumpia was cooked perfectly but it had way too little filling and too much wrapper. The rice was overcooked and slightly on the mushy side which is a big no-no when it comes to Asian cooking. It's a pot of rice is not cooked perfectly, it should be thrown out. Rice is inexpensive and not be able to cook rice properly is unacceptable and any asian establishment. Overall, I thought the food was pretty bad and I definitely won't be going back.
Arnold C.
Chose here as a venue for a birthday/anniversary party for 60 people with live music and the result was outstanding. We booked about a month in advance a 3-6pm time slot on a Saturday with buffet offering for our guests. The performers we hired also helped as an emcee. We pre-ordered additional menu tray items and a customized mocha cake which I encourage you to do with them directly. Dessert, soda, coffee, tea are also included and if you feel like you need more food during the party, just order more. Don't worry, if you have extra food at the end of the party, you can take it to go. The chairs had nice covers on them, the ambience is cozy enough, the staff helped us with the setup and decorations (which we purchased), and they will do their best to accommodate all your reasonable requests. You can also order wine as you need it. Metered parking is directly in front, but free street parking is available around this residential neighborhood. Thank you for making it memorable and we will continue to eat here regularly.
Jose Benedicto
Food and place..VERY NICE
F T C
Asian Restaurant and bakeshop with ready to eat combo food. Dining table at the store and a hall on the other side which is a good space for holding a private party or group dining. Parking is along the main road and metered. Side street parking is a bit hard, you have to go around the block to find a spot.
c ko
Bought their biggest lechon for new years worth $300 and just got frustrated on how small it was and its not even crispy. Would never ever buy again from them!
Lourdes Qureshi
They say they close at 8pm, but if u go there 7:30, they'll say the kitchen is close, so why not say close at 7:30pm? Is the woman there the owner or is she an employee?
Fred W.
Simply the most delicious authentic Filipino food I've had in a restaurant. I went with my 3 titas who are all excellent cooks and picky Filipino food eaters. We were all so impressed. We ordered off the menu, but we also had the arroz caldo from the cafeteria side. It was so tasty. The chicken tinola, kare-kare, pancit, leche flan and freshly made biko were outstanding. Every bite was an explosion in my mouth. The staff was also very friendly. While we were first turned away at 7 pm, because the staff were eating and cleaning, they gave in and let us stay after we said we'd go to an Italian place instead. Glad they did let us eat, because now they have new fans. We couldn't stop raving about it. Go eat there.
Lee Kaplan
Delicious if meat-heavy cuisine. Very friendly service. Wonderful adjoining bakery.
Fraz Iqbal
Tried the halo halo dessert. Too expensive and isnt something I'd go out of my way for
Jen I.
I would put 0 if I could. Turned away from eating at 7 pm. Told kitchen is closed. Don't advertise you close at 9 if you're not open till 9
It was a good time each time that my family and I stopped by. The selection had variety and the food was tasty. I was also glad to see some snacks available for purchase to take home or to bring as gifts to friends. The only issue I had was the space. It seemed a bit tight on one side where the buffet selection was, but people did show up and filled those seats when I was there. Everything else was good, and would come back again in the future.
Eric Villaruz
Good Filipino food. Prices can be confusing. Credit card usage is extra charge. Service could be slow at times.
Gregory C.
Stopped in here this morning for a coffee and a roll as my car was being inspected at the service station down the road. No complaints.
Sergio Butron
Wonderful Filipino restaurant in the heart of Queens. Delicious assortment of Filipino cuisine. Venue offers catering and supports parties/events. Come here to snack on Halo-Halo or to have a meal of Pork BBQ w/ rice. Staff is friendly, establishment clean, service is quick. Definitely worth a try! (Taken from my previous review at “Manny’s Bakery and Restaurant”)
Roz J.
This was formerly known as Mannys bakery and restaurant. New owners and I guess, new chef and kitchen staff. The quality of food and service is not the same. Simple as the lumpiang gulay and tortang talong did not taste good. Sisig was too salty. All the dishes were over priced. They need improvement not just the presentation and decoration of the place but also the taste of the food.
This place was really a hole in the wall but sometimes you find a diamond in the rough. The hope was to get some authentic Filipino food at a great price. Boy was I disappointed. The food was mediocre at best and there were no descriptions of what anything was so I had to rely on my instincts. (Bad idea) Although the meal was in expensive but it still wasn't worth the price. The pork belly was run-of-the-mill and tasted like a bad version of a Chinese dish. The chicken kebab look great but it was stone cold, the sticky red beef was OK but tasted like beef jerky, and the stir-fried pig ears and hearts tasted good the first few bites but got gamier and gamier as I ate more. I ended up throwing the rest of it away. Unfortunately, the lumpia was cooked perfectly but it had way too little filling and too much wrapper. The rice was overcooked and slightly on the mushy side which is a big no-no when it comes to Asian cooking. It's a pot of rice is not cooked perfectly, it should be thrown out. Rice is inexpensive and not be able to cook rice properly is unacceptable and any asian establishment. Overall, I thought the food was pretty bad and I definitely won't be going back.
Chose here as a venue for a birthday/anniversary party for 60 people with live music and the result was outstanding. We booked about a month in advance a 3-6pm time slot on a Saturday with buffet offering for our guests. The performers we hired also helped as an emcee. We pre-ordered additional menu tray items and a customized mocha cake which I encourage you to do with them directly. Dessert, soda, coffee, tea are also included and if you feel like you need more food during the party, just order more. Don't worry, if you have extra food at the end of the party, you can take it to go. The chairs had nice covers on them, the ambience is cozy enough, the staff helped us with the setup and decorations (which we purchased), and they will do their best to accommodate all your reasonable requests. You can also order wine as you need it. Metered parking is directly in front, but free street parking is available around this residential neighborhood. Thank you for making it memorable and we will continue to eat here regularly.
Food and place..VERY NICE
Asian Restaurant and bakeshop with ready to eat combo food. Dining table at the store and a hall on the other side which is a good space for holding a private party or group dining. Parking is along the main road and metered. Side street parking is a bit hard, you have to go around the block to find a spot.
Bought their biggest lechon for new years worth $300 and just got frustrated on how small it was and its not even crispy. Would never ever buy again from them!
They say they close at 8pm, but if u go there 7:30, they'll say the kitchen is close, so why not say close at 7:30pm? Is the woman there the owner or is she an employee?
Simply the most delicious authentic Filipino food I've had in a restaurant. I went with my 3 titas who are all excellent cooks and picky Filipino food eaters. We were all so impressed. We ordered off the menu, but we also had the arroz caldo from the cafeteria side. It was so tasty. The chicken tinola, kare-kare, pancit, leche flan and freshly made biko were outstanding. Every bite was an explosion in my mouth. The staff was also very friendly. While we were first turned away at 7 pm, because the staff were eating and cleaning, they gave in and let us stay after we said we'd go to an Italian place instead. Glad they did let us eat, because now they have new fans. We couldn't stop raving about it. Go eat there.
Delicious if meat-heavy cuisine. Very friendly service. Wonderful adjoining bakery.
Tried the halo halo dessert. Too expensive and isnt something I'd go out of my way for
I would put 0 if I could. Turned away from eating at 7 pm. Told kitchen is closed. Don't advertise you close at 9 if you're not open till 9
Restaurantji Recommends
It was a good time each time that my family and I stopped by. The selection had variety and the food was tasty. I was also glad to see some snacks available for purchase to take home or to bring as gifts to friends. The only issue I had was the space. It seemed a bit tight on one side where the buffet selection was, but people did show up and filled those seats when I was there. Everything else was good, and would come back again in the future.
Good Filipino food. Prices can be confusing. Credit card usage is extra charge. Service could be slow at times.
Stopped in here this morning for a coffee and a roll as my car was being inspected at the service station down the road. No complaints.
Wonderful Filipino restaurant in the heart of Queens. Delicious assortment of Filipino cuisine. Venue offers catering and supports parties/events. Come here to snack on Halo-Halo or to have a meal of Pork BBQ w/ rice. Staff is friendly, establishment clean, service is quick. Definitely worth a try! (Taken from my previous review at “Manny’s Bakery and Restaurant”)
This was formerly known as Mannys bakery and restaurant. New owners and I guess, new chef and kitchen staff. The quality of food and service is not the same. Simple as the lumpiang gulay and tortang talong did not taste good. Sisig was too salty. All the dishes were over priced. They need improvement not just the presentation and decoration of the place but also the taste of the food.