Lumpia Shack

Filipino food - on the healthier side. (I'm used to the hearty stick to your ribs Filipino food). The Adobo sauce isn't quite the same as the home cooking I grew up with but still tasty.

This place was raved about by many people whom I trust on reviews and word of mouth. So when I had the chance to swing by after work, that's what I did.

DECOR/SPACE : is small. But it wasn't meant to be a sit down place anyway. They do have room for 6 tall stool seats and a small L shaped table mounted to the wall if you do choose to sit down and eat. More than likely, this is a pick up, on the go or delivery joint. The air conditioner was on full blast when I went that afternoon and it was a welcome thing being that outside was so hot.

How hot? Hot enough to make you want to shower again.

SERVICE : was friendly.

FOOD : was very good. I had to sort through the small menu a few times before deciding on the PANCIT NOODLE BOWL ($12.00). The bowl would have been decently sized for most people but because I am a beast, it was just okay sized for me. The noodles, the chicken and presentation was all top notched. The pink ginger slices gave it a nice sourness and the spicy red sauce in the little sauce cup on the side gave it even better balance. I thoroughly enjoyed the dish.

DRINK : was also very good. There are many different variations of HALO HALO ($8.00) but I think that this may be the best or at least one of the best variations. The chopped fruits in assortment were on the bottom followed by shaved ice with condensed milk and topped with slices of sweet potatoes, popcorn and purple yam cream. 1 word. DELICIOUS.

PRICE : You are in West Village. Expect the higher price on pretty much everything.

Overall, I love this place. They do delivery via Seamless or GrubHub. I don't know if I would go that option since I can probably jog/walk to here. Either way, do yourself a favor and give this joint a try.

You can thank me later.

FAN