Yummy IT! (Yummy It Food)
We wanted some comfort food but didn’t have anything specific in mind. After some searching we’ve decided on Filipiniana Restaurant…can’t go wrong with a buffet when we didn’t have any cravings at the time just some good grub to fill our empty stomach.
We got there 5 minutes after opening…the place was empty, we were the 2nd customer that day. The guy behind the counter told us to sit anywhere and help ourselves to the buffet. Not all the food is out yet, but it’s fine because there was enough for round 1. Everything looks delicious so we grabbed a little bit of this and a little bit of that. As we sat in our little booth taking our first bite…both of our eyes lit up and smiled at each other. We devoured our plates in silence while anticipating for round 2 of this deliciousness. By the time we finished round 1, all the other food items are out and piping hot, and the place is packed. Round 2 was just as delicious and comforting as the first. We both commented that we didn’t feel like we were eating at a restaurant….it feels more like eating at a friend’s grandma’s house. The desserts were ok, not great… maybe because we were so full from stuffing our faces with all the yumminess.
We’ve eaten at a lot of buffets but this place is definitely our new favorite. The food was amazing and comforting. The staff was friendly. We’ll definitely be back!
Kathryn Dizon
The food here is absolutely AMAZING. As a fellow Filipina, this really hit the spot. There Are so many choices of food and everything was delicious. I’m kapampangan, so food is very very important to me. The food buffet was also kept extremely clean.
Unfortunately, the service here was subpar. The servers were constantly on their phones the entire time and were a little cold. Despite this, I would 100% come back and recommend this place to everyone, especially those who have never had Filipino food before. This is a wonderful way to try multiple dishes at once.
fernandrea79
We really enjoyed this place! Plenty of flavors! Everything was delicious! Clean place cozy ambient, manager or owner was so kind !!! Highly recommended!!
Smarty Gee'elle
You only need to go to the Filipiniana Buffet Restaurant at 9671 Bissonnet if you are truly craving Filipino food. It was absolutely ideal for me to get there yesterday at roughly 11:30 AM. The cuisine was delicious and authentic, and the selection was excellent (from the appetizers to the desserts). I can name all of the foods I like to eat for you, but I won't. It's delicious and filling, and I'm full! This is where you should eat lunch if you are extremely hungry! Highly recommended - Lina will truly look after you, so look after her as well! Check out every image from yesterday.
ChefEats
This would be a good place to go if you want to try Authentic Filipino food. The buffet has a lot of choices. Taste of the food on offer was really good. Reasonably priced. Very friendly service.
Alexandra
Haven’t been to this location in years.
Bought two lunch combos for to-go.
Tasty pinoy cuisine! Friendly service from longtime owner Dino.
Recommended! Thanks will return again
Perla
The food was absolutely delicious 🤤 and the people were so friendly ❤️
Cristy Cochran
This place has so much variety of foods and so flavorful. The staffs are very friendly. The lady who took care of my to go food gave me an extra cup filled with vegetables for my sinigang that was nice of her. Thank you ate. Besides having flavorful foods, this place feels homey and pleasant and it's very clean. I'll keep coming back to this place
Steven Schwartz
The BBQ Chicken is beyond belief!
All dishes were very good.
The restaurant has a nice feel to it.
All of the dishes were kept replenished so nothing ever ran out.
The website said buffet was $7.99 on Tuesday but owner Minda said $9.99.
She made good on the $7.99 price but it took a bit of work.
Kismet Rall
Had been craving Filipino cooking lately. Specifically my dad's cooking, but sadly, he is no longer with us.
Whenever we were out though, and he wanted a quick lunch of our native foods, he would choose Filipiniana restaurant. The buffet is brimming of freshly made and hot variety of Filipino dishes like pancit palabok, chicken and pork adobo, kare-kare and lechon kawali just to name a few. My mom, husband and I went there during covid time and they had plastic gloves, hand sanitizer and disposable plates and plastic ware as precaution to the virus spreading.
The buffet wasn't at its normal filled food capacity but the dishes they had out was still plentiful and delicious. I would say, I was alarmed that they did not have any of the sweets that's usually on the other side of the hot foods, but when I mentioned it to one of the friendly attendants, she happily offered up that they had a few kinds in the back and promptly brought out some sapin-sapin and bibingka.
Craving was satisfied. The restaurant is clean and welcoming even though the location could be better. I would recommend this place for people who want to try Filipino cooking and also to kababayan coming from out of town.
Jasmine Herrera
I finally tried this place on my fourth visit to Houston. We always drove past it on Bissonnet but I was always wondering if it was good. I took my mother-in-law and her friend for the buffet and they actually had a lot of pinoy food but chopped up in bite sizes and it was alright. I ordered a small lechon belly, fried rice and empanada for my husband's birthday . The lechon was bigger than expected and it was so good that his family loved it! Even the fried rice was so good. We are planning on spending Christmas over there and might order the whole lechon this time.
Alex Yang
Great restaurant with awesome food. People are very nice. Awesome value. I got to try all the Filipino food, my first time. Food leans a bit on the sweeter side.
Clair Hall
They have changed up a few things. Different food on the buffet and no more watermelon juice which was always my favorite. Love those fried bananas they have at the register. Everyone there is always so nice. I always eat good when I come here.
James Martinez
Great food that reminded me of a Chinese food Indian food and Spanish cuisine. I liking it to a Hawaiian luau dinner. Once I told the employees that this was my first time in a Filipino restaurant they were delighted 2 speak to me and we're very proud of their food. In my opinion they should be proud of it it's not going to be for everybody but if you are a fan of Chinese food Indian Cuisine and Spanish comfort food. You will appreciate the taste and the textures.
Theresa AquinoDinh
Food was really good the the people that run the restaurant or work there are very friendly would definitely recommend this place...
Jossie M Perez
The best Filipino resto in H town!...nothing compare their Halo halo!!!. we don't mind driving almost an hour...its worth it!
Jeffrey Loehr
I miss Filipino food... and just found this place. Gotta new favorite restaurant in Houston!!!
Jean PM
Me and my hubby always enjoy dining at the place. Flavorful dish collection!!!
Christopher Leopoldo Masiero
My wife and i visited the restaurant on 12/11/16 and enjoyed the food very much. My wife is originally from Batangas Philippines and she just immigrated to the USA in November. I wanted to see how authentic the food actually was and i am very happy to say that it is exactly what she would have eaten back home... We definitely will be going back for some "Lechon" among other delicious foods very soon.
Grace Smith
Best food ever that I Love to Go back now and then...
Jeff Miller
Best Filipino food in Houston. You have to try their Chocolate Pork the best I have ever eaten.
Mary Ann Dela Cruz
My mom and son celebrated their birthday at the Best of Filipiniana. Dindo, the owner and his family was so accommodating considering it was a last minute request and preparation. Food was great and guests was happy. I can't imagine how can I pull this event without their help. I am so grateful.
Ashton Chandra
Always great food!
Titus Madria
Foods- 5 star
Staff- 5 star
Management-5 star
Dindo- 10 star
Avita Baloyo
My favorite place to go. Di ko pagsasawaan ang mga pagkain nila.
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