“ We had such an amazing meal! Not only was the food incredible but the owners are AMAZING. So friendly and welcoming. They gave us suggestions and all of them were great. We loved the halo halo, and it’s so cool how they’re all family recipes. So fresh & delicious. ”

“ When you enter, the first thing you will notice is the very cool structure that makes you feel like you're in another location. Is this the hidden gem of the North Metro? We ordered the Lechon Kawali, Lumpia Shanghai, #1 Appetizer, #2 Combo Plate meal and a Halo Halo to go. The food quality is a solid 10/10. The pork belly was mouth-droolingly delicious, the skin was crunchy and the meat was soft with a good bite. The Lumpia Shanghai was very well made and wasn't burnt. The appetizers is a must get but its definitely more than enough for 2 people. Get one if you want tonshare for a group of 4. The #2 combo was delicious as well, as the combination of the noodles, protein and rice and the sauce made for a very appealing dish that will satisfy your Philippine food craving. The amount of food you get may look small but they are VERY generous. Do not under estimate the amount of food you think you can consume, especially if you're very hungry. We love the amount we got as it was perfect for us 2. Seating was great. We did see that 2 bigger tables were reserved. You will have to get your own utensils and napkins and water. There is a water dispenser. Parking is tight but it is shared with the market next door. Overall, one of the better Phillipine restaurants we've been to. Would HIGHLY recommend. ”

“ Amazing. Spectacular. Delicious. The food was delicious and nostalgic!! Felt like coming home. If you want to experience fantastic food from Cebu or just the Philippines in general, this is it! My friends and I did things family style- our favorites were the chicken adobo (a classic), the macaroni salad, and our shared halo halo dessert. I even got a little souvenir :) The owners clearly take pride in their food and business. They were both very kind and patient. 12/10 would return (which we will tomorrow for their homemade ice creams!! Yum!!) ”

“ A nice small neighborhood restaurant for a quick lunch or dinner which was very authentic. I had the Sisig that is only available in Saturday! There was a large table singing loud karaoke in a small space, so it would have been better to order takeout. I want to try a few different things from the menu so I will be back. ”

“ I'm definitely a newbie when it comes to Filipino cuisine, but the food and flavors were really good! I had the #1, and it took barely any time to come out. I was told, "Make yourself at home," and was checked on about halfway through my meal; these small gestures made me feel like I was beyond welcome there. I'm definitely coming back to try more! ”

“ We had a warm and incredibly welcoming experience—it truly felt like a home away from home, made even more special with the familiar and savory flavors of Filipino-Cebuano cuisine nga tanan perting lamia jud (all the food were delicious)The owners, Scott and Jailyn as well as their entire crew treated us like family The ambiance was cozy and inviting, instantly transporting us back to our very own kusina. This place is a gem, and we’ll definitely be coming back in our future road trips! DAGHANG SALAMAT! ”

“ Oh my the food is really good.The best thing I like most is the hospitality where in you can see and feel the Filipino culture for being hospitable. The atmosphere oh ny so homey. Thank you so much Jailyn and Scott -Madrid family- The Woodlands Texas ”

“ Easily a 5 star and no way I would give it any lower than such based on my multiple visits within just less than two months. Not only did they have amazing tasteful and economical food, but also they have very heartwarming service that I thought elevated the experience. For everyone within proximity to Mounds View, this is a must go, and a place that visitors need to make a regular stop for eating out. Pretty much everything was the best I have ever had in terms of Filipino cuisine. The chicken adobo was so flavorful that the rice they gave was arguably not enough because the broth was addictive. I could taste all the vinegar and the bay leaf. The chicken was so tender that each bite was so easy. Dinuguan was above expectations on how pig blood would've tasted, especially since it was served without being made into sausages. The longganisa basically were some of the best sausages I have had, and easily reminded me of back home in Asia when I used to have street vendor sausages. The pancit was plain enough to be a nice addition to all the meat they had, and adding lemon would give it another layer of flavor that didn't come in conflict with all kinds of meat taste. For just 1, one can turn their entrees into combo meals with pancit included, and that was just amazing. The lechon kawali had some amazingly crispy and flavorful pork belly, and there was an abundant amount, which I knew must be heaven for crispy pork belly lovers. The halo-halo was huge and of course, very sweet since it contained a lot of exceedingly sweet stuff like ube ice cream, flan, condensed milk, etc., and I loved it. Another highlight was that the server continuously came to our table to check on us with a smile, constantly trying to ensure that we were in a good place. Our server that gave us the halo-halo also made sure we knew how to eat it, because one would need to mix it up. Upon observation, the server would ask every single table the same question, which I thought was very attentive! Finally, the owner, whom I had already met twice, proactively introduced us about the history of the restaurant and its connection to Cebu, which I highly appreciated as well. Overall, service was so on point, that even for someone like me who doesn't put too much emphasis on service usually, I couldn't help but to mention it in this review. The only thing I would point out is that this place definitely does not have a lot of food options for vegetarians and vegans, and specifically caters to pork lovers, which I know is due to Filipino cuisine as a whole rather than the restaurant itself, so just a note for those that don't eat pork, be prepared to have limited options as a result. Regardless, this would be a place I would recommend anyone to visit multiple times. Even as I write this, I confidently say that I will for sure return here even if I live far away from Mounds View. ”