Two minor “gripes” out of the way then I’ll move on: 1) bigger portions please, or at least have the option for one (aka more garlic fried rice please); 2) more locations! Perhaps Eagle Rock or Highland Park?? I finally got to try this place out while serving jury duty downtown and it’s so so good and addictive (and apparently Jonathan Gold agrees). Having a Filipino joint with a foodie twist is just so fun and I honestly never thought I’d see it. I’ve only had the Sari Sari breakfast, the wonderful homemade spam silog and my favorite, calamansi soda but I’m already in love. The suka (spiced vinegar condiment) is a bit different from my mom’s but still delicious and absolutely essential for cutting the salty fat in some dishes and taking the flavor to another level. Each diner has three main condiments on the counter: fish sauce (Patis), the suka and sriracha (though I’d have probably swapped that out for either regular or spicy banana ketchup, more legit).
Need to go back soon because I want to try it all: the arroz caldo, sisig fried rice, adobo rice bowl, avocado slushie (yes!!!) and of course, the buko pie! Sarap naman!
Ps bonus points for the super cute and authentic Sari Sari store decor�
Absolutely wonderful. First off, amazing service the guys were great and helpful. Had great conversations with the guys behind the bar throughout the meal. I ordered the Pinoy BBQ... now this dish is one of favorite meals. The flavors were spot on and wouldn’t change a thing. The ribs had a perfect char and the onions were the perfect compliment to the dish. I haven’t even got to the flawless perfectly cooked egg that accompanies the dish. I would give 10 stars.. thank you guys I will be back.
The Lechon Kawali is very unique and savery food. This dish is something I'd recommended to everyone. The atmosphere of the market was very lively.
The coconut pie was also really good as it has just the right amount of coconut flavor and sweetness.
Located inside the Grand Central Market. Structure and street parking are available.
This place has limited bar seating. Menu is also limited. Great place to have dessert.
I ordered their adobo chicken but got lechon chicken instead. I ate it because I was really hungry. Their lechon chicken was too sweet for me. It tasted like teriyaki chicken.
Food was excellent. Tried the grilled pork belly and snagged a side of the soy sauce to go with it. There was quite a bit of a wait, but worth it. The market is loud and seating is limited.
Pork ribs were delicious!
Beer was 4$ and in the plaza there was a group playing Mexican music!
Such a good atmosphere to finish a long day around LA.
It’s actually a five however they change the flavor of halo halo, and the texture really is different. The food was nice especially the arroz caldo. If you are craving for Filipino food this the place to be.
Having tried Filipino food for the first time, my girlfriend and I tried this spot at the grand central market and like many places, it was pretty awesome! The atmosphere is very much busy-like LA full of food places and people. The food can be a bit pricey but is worth to try. I suggest the Halo-Halo dessert, it's a one of a kind!
This Filipino restaurant exceeded all my expectations! The service was impeccable; the staff were knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. Now, let's talk about the food – it was an explosion of flavors in every bite. Each dish was a masterpiece. The ambiance was cozy, creating a perfect setting for a memorable meal. I'll definitely be returning for more!
Wish we had more Filipino food options in Dallas! Got the Sisig fried rice. It was really tasty, but a bit too salty for my liking. Would come back and try other dishes next time!
Fantastic. The pork belly is on point. Crispy outside and moist and mouth watering on the inside. The house soda is kalaminsi juice. Perfectly done.
We also got the eggplant. It too was yummy. The only thing is it comes with a fried rice and the fried rice was a little bit more on greasy side. Otherwise I would do it again with regular steamed rice, next time.
After browsing the options at Grand Central Market, this place stood out to me because it's hard to find Filipino food where we live.
We got Lechon Kawali & Lumpia. Both were fantastic. The Lechon Kawali was my favorite dish that we got at the market.
The pork belly was crisp and tender, and the egg/pickled veggies/sauce were the perfect combination of flavors. I would go back and get it again now if I weren't on the other side of the country.
I highly recommend checking this spot out! Their Halo Halo look really good and I regret not getting it.
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