the bulalo was fire!!! it felt super homey and the workers were so friendly. i definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Herrera
Definitely coming back! The star of the show was the crispy fried tilapia from the dasilog, mango salad, laing and chicken bbq.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Corso
Tyang Gelay’s Grill in Woodside is an absolute gem! We tried the Crispy Pata, Giant Bulalo, Palabok, and Grilled Tuna Belly, and every single dish was flavorful, authentic, and cooked to perfection. The Crispy Pata was golden and crunchy on the outside while staying tender inside, the Bulalo was rich and comforting, and the Tuna Belly had that perfect smoky grill taste. The Lumpia Sariwa (fresh) was also a standout—so refreshing and delicious that it’s a must-order.
The portions are generous, the service is warm, and the overall vibe makes you feel right at home. Can’t wait to come back and try even more from the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jeba the ramos
Its 5 star for me...the place has a good authentic pilipino food! Bulalo and Kare Kare must try this one of there best cooking foe dessert Halo-halo where you can have that crunchy bite of pinipig! Yummy...enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lloyd Dy
Booked a reservation for a friends bday and tried the Filipino Kamayan feast. Amazing customer service , beautiful traditional ambiance and Authentic insanely great food flavorful, freshly cooked, hot straight from the kitchen, massive selection we couldn’t asked for more! We were blown away how this restaurant was!!!! It’s beyond expectations and definitely highly recommend will be back again! Kudos to team Rachel, Tyang Gelay and the Angels!!! 10/10 run don’t walk Tyang Gelay’s Grill is a force to reckon in Woodside! Big ❤️ from Quiapo girls
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laurene Isip
Authentic Filipino cooking, just like back home! They don’t scrimp on ingredients. Highly recommend the sinuglaw, kare-kare, bulalo and lumping sariwa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paulo Loreto Lim
This restaurant offers a lot of Filipino classics that are done really well. Started with a very tasty sago't gulaman and their fresh kilawin. The kilawin (Filipino-style ceviche) had a good amount of fish (the best part). I had their dinuguan (pork blood stew) as my main and it was delicious; rich and flavorful, and perfect with rice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Katie Rice
Whenever my boyfriend and I start craving that true taste of home, there’s only one place we think of — this Filipino restaurant that has absolutely captured our hearts and stomachs.
From the moment you step in, the atmosphere already feels like a warm hug — cozy, welcoming, and filled with the comforting sounds and smells of a real Filipino kitchen. The service? Always top-notch. Everyone is incredibly friendly, accommodating, and genuinely kind. It’s that kind of place where you feel like family every time you dine in.
As for the food — where do I even begin? Everything we’ve tried has been chef’s kiss delicious. The lomi is rich and comforting, the fresh lumpia is perfectly balanced and fresh, and the crispy pata is just next level — crispy, tender, and flavorful. But one of the absolute highlights for us is their large bulalo. The big bone leg that comes in it is amazing — fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor. And best part? They don’t cheap out on the meat. It's generously portioned, hearty, and so satisfying. Definitely a 10/10 dish.
And don’t even get me started on the hot calamansi juice, especially during rainy days. It’s like a warm hug in a cup — comforting, tangy, and soul-soothing.
There’s something so beautifully simple and authentic about how they cook here. Nothing feels overdone. Just good, honest, home-style Filipino food that brings you straight back to the Philippines with every bite.
If you're looking for authentically homemade Filipino cooking, this place... this place is it. Highly, highly recommend. 💯🇵🇭
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natta A
They have a good Filipino food menu. It felt homey, cozy here.
My partner and I shared a menudo (pork) and tinulang manok (chicken soup). Both were delightful and served with decent amount of rice. During dinner time, they can get quite busy.
We hope to come back for their breakfast menu!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
DivinaFortuna Campbell
We love the experience, food 9.7 out of 10 , welcoming, bathroom good.
After experiencing homemade meals in the Philippines, I’ve struggled to find a Filipino restaurant that truly hits the mark. I was just passing by when something about this place caught my eye—it looked cute, so I walked in. That first impression? Just the beginning.
The smell alone took me back to the Philippines—it felt like home. And the food? I got chills. I’m not kidding—goosebumps and that full-body moment of joy. It’s that good. Dishes I didn’t even like before? I’m now a fan. Everything is made with so much love, balance, and bold flavor, it honestly blew me away.
I’m telling all my friends to come here. The only downside? I can’t stop eating. Seriously, send help—this food is addictive. 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria A.
Very respectful staff, fast service, clean, tasty food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Per Sveen
Fantastic Filipino food. The lechon kawali is scrumptious and the halo halo is perfectly sweet and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cathyman 1
The stewed beef was outstanding. Likewise for their roasted chicken, ox tail stew with peanut sauce, fish stew and egg rolls. Our waitress was very friendly and explained all the dishes with us due to our unfamiliarity with Filipino cuisine. The place is a keeper
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enzo Tan
Tyang Gelay's Grill is a gem! We walked in on a Sunday at 6pm and were seated and served immediately, which was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious and transported me right back to the Philippines. We ordered the sisig, tortang talong, and palabok, and everything was excellent, especially the sisig – it's a must-try! The prices are incredibly reasonable, making it a great value. I can't wait to return!
the bulalo was fire!!! it felt super homey and the workers were so friendly. i definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely coming back! The star of the show was the crispy fried tilapia from the dasilog, mango salad, laing and chicken bbq.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyang Gelay’s Grill in Woodside is an absolute gem! We tried the Crispy Pata, Giant Bulalo, Palabok, and Grilled Tuna Belly, and every single dish was flavorful, authentic, and cooked to perfection. The Crispy Pata was golden and crunchy on the outside while staying tender inside, the Bulalo was rich and comforting, and the Tuna Belly had that perfect smoky grill taste. The Lumpia Sariwa (fresh) was also a standout—so refreshing and delicious that it’s a must-order.
The portions are generous, the service is warm, and the overall vibe makes you feel right at home. Can’t wait to come back and try even more from the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Its 5 star for me...the place has a good authentic pilipino food! Bulalo and Kare Kare must try this one of there best cooking foe dessert Halo-halo where you can have that crunchy bite of pinipig! Yummy...enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Booked a reservation for a friends bday and tried the Filipino Kamayan feast. Amazing customer service , beautiful traditional ambiance and Authentic insanely great food flavorful, freshly cooked, hot straight from the kitchen, massive selection we couldn’t asked for more! We were blown away how this restaurant was!!!! It’s beyond expectations and definitely highly recommend will be back again! Kudos to team Rachel, Tyang Gelay and the Angels!!! 10/10 run don’t walk Tyang Gelay’s Grill is a force to reckon in Woodside! Big ❤️ from Quiapo girls
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Filipino cooking, just like back home! They don’t scrimp on ingredients. Highly recommend the sinuglaw, kare-kare, bulalo and lumping sariwa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant offers a lot of Filipino classics that are done really well. Started with a very tasty sago't gulaman and their fresh kilawin. The kilawin (Filipino-style ceviche) had a good amount of fish (the best part). I had their dinuguan (pork blood stew) as my main and it was delicious; rich and flavorful, and perfect with rice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Whenever my boyfriend and I start craving that true taste of home, there’s only one place we think of — this Filipino restaurant that has absolutely captured our hearts and stomachs.
From the moment you step in, the atmosphere already feels like a warm hug — cozy, welcoming, and filled with the comforting sounds and smells of a real Filipino kitchen. The service? Always top-notch. Everyone is incredibly friendly, accommodating, and genuinely kind. It’s that kind of place where you feel like family every time you dine in.
As for the food — where do I even begin? Everything we’ve tried has been chef’s kiss delicious. The lomi is rich and comforting, the fresh lumpia is perfectly balanced and fresh, and the crispy pata is just next level — crispy, tender, and flavorful. But one of the absolute highlights for us is their large bulalo. The big bone leg that comes in it is amazing — fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor. And best part? They don’t cheap out on the meat. It's generously portioned, hearty, and so satisfying. Definitely a 10/10 dish.
And don’t even get me started on the hot calamansi juice, especially during rainy days. It’s like a warm hug in a cup — comforting, tangy, and soul-soothing.
There’s something so beautifully simple and authentic about how they cook here. Nothing feels overdone. Just good, honest, home-style Filipino food that brings you straight back to the Philippines with every bite.
If you're looking for authentically homemade Filipino cooking, this place... this place is it. Highly, highly recommend. 💯🇵🇭
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have a good Filipino food menu. It felt homey, cozy here.
My partner and I shared a menudo (pork) and tinulang manok (chicken soup). Both were delightful and served with decent amount of rice. During dinner time, they can get quite busy.
We hope to come back for their breakfast menu!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love the experience, food 9.7 out of 10 , welcoming, bathroom good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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After experiencing homemade meals in the Philippines, I’ve struggled to find a Filipino restaurant that truly hits the mark. I was just passing by when something about this place caught my eye—it looked cute, so I walked in. That first impression? Just the beginning.
The smell alone took me back to the Philippines—it felt like home. And the food? I got chills. I’m not kidding—goosebumps and that full-body moment of joy. It’s that good. Dishes I didn’t even like before? I’m now a fan. Everything is made with so much love, balance, and bold flavor, it honestly blew me away.
I’m telling all my friends to come here. The only downside? I can’t stop eating. Seriously, send help—this food is addictive. 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very respectful staff, fast service, clean, tasty food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fantastic Filipino food. The lechon kawali is scrumptious and the halo halo is perfectly sweet and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The stewed beef was outstanding. Likewise for their roasted chicken, ox tail stew with peanut sauce, fish stew and egg rolls. Our waitress was very friendly and explained all the dishes with us due to our unfamiliarity with Filipino cuisine. The place is a keeper
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyang Gelay's Grill is a gem! We walked in on a Sunday at 6pm and were seated and served immediately, which was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious and transported me right back to the Philippines. We ordered the sisig, tortang talong, and palabok, and everything was excellent, especially the sisig – it's a must-try! The prices are incredibly reasonable, making it a great value. I can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancit Palabok
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