I have been here a fair few times and the food is always excellent, plenty of healthier options on the menu too which isn't a given in this area. Service is friendly and efficient. Pictured: Sizzling Salmon
ColinsKid
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February 12, 2025
I’ve visited this place a handful of times and each time I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the food. Each visit I aim to try a different dish, to get a real insight into what Filipino cuisine is like having not come across it before I moved into the borough.
Today was no exception, I opted to try one of the daily specials: Pork Humba. It was a delicious dish of fatty pork belly, with black beans, banana blossom in a sweet and savoury soy sauce, served with steamed rice. Delicious.
My previous visits have seen my try the Chicken adobo, Kare Kare and up until today my favourite the Caldereta. The condiment table is always worth a visit with pots of homemade chilli oil and a vinegary onion sauce that helps to cut through the rich dishes.
Staff are friendly and the restaurant is an unassuming cafe usually frequented by a mix of locals as well as international visitors looking for a tasty affordable lunch with decent sized portions.
Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Romford and looking for something tasty, comforting and different to the usual fry up cafes and fast food restaurants scattered around the Romford Market area.
J H
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March 19, 2025
Don’t trust the reviews they use their own people to review!!! These Cheating cons! They tried to over charge me, when they actually charged my partner extra £1.50 for adding Extra meat and £7 for me!!!
When I had received my tapas I looked at the quantity and it doesn’t seem like how I am used to have it, so I went to the till and asked the lady to pay extra for more meat. - they “owner” intervened and said: it will be £7 !! I’ve asked why my partner paid £1.50 only? She said because it’s tapas extra and I’m ordering a portion, but when I added the extra egg it was only £1. - many times in the past they were okay with it and they would just charge £1.50 and add the extra but she wanted £7??? For extra 4 pieces of meat!!? I can buy a kilo of meat for £7. I’ve been a customer for over 7 years and this never happened. No customer service. Not nice also food has gone down in Taste.
Whilst this doesn’t make sense, I want to remind you it’s also against the law to charge something off the menu all prices have to be listed on the menu by law!
The menu does not mention £7 neither £1.
Mrs Armada
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July 30, 2025
Pros:
1. Location is in the highstreet. Loads of parking. Free on sundays.
2. Lovely, friendly staff.
3. We love the Sinigang, Turon, Bicol Express and Crispy Pata. This alone is worth the travel.
4. Generous rice portion.
5. Love the hopia.
6. We enjoyed the Gulaman jug.
7. Great that they have loads of desserts to take away.
Cons:
1. The meat in the Lechon paksiw was cut too large. Needs more cooking as meat is tough. Meat should be flaky. Needs more sauce.
2. Sisig meat cut is too big. Also, a bit bland.
3. Grilled pork tastes like tocino only.
4. No Mang Tomas sauce with the pork belly.
5. Could do with battery operared fly swatter per table. Too many flies around since it is summer.
6. Please refrigerate your take away desserts, especially the ones with dairy/cream.
Overall, we enjoyed the experience. Price is reasonable. Good portions.
Athenna
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October 21, 2024
First time dining here with my boyfriend as it was the closest Filipino restaurant for us without going into central London.
Location-wise it was easy to find and there’s a multi-storey parking nearby to park your car.
When it came to food, we had lechon kawali, bulaklak, and crispy pata. Overall, the food is great, home cooked feel and the restaurant atmosphere was relaxed. It felt like I was eating at an authentic Filipino carinderia. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our food here and will definitely be back again.
It’s such a shame we didn’t get to try the desserts but we were so full from our mains!
I’d definitely recommend this Filipino restaurant as it so simple but the food is amazing.
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I have been here a fair few times and the food is always excellent, plenty of healthier options on the menu too which isn't a given in this area. Service is friendly and efficient. Pictured: Sizzling Salmon
I’ve visited this place a handful of times and each time I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the food. Each visit I aim to try a different dish, to get a real insight into what Filipino cuisine is like having not come across it before I moved into the borough. Today was no exception, I opted to try one of the daily specials: Pork Humba. It was a delicious dish of fatty pork belly, with black beans, banana blossom in a sweet and savoury soy sauce, served with steamed rice. Delicious. My previous visits have seen my try the Chicken adobo, Kare Kare and up until today my favourite the Caldereta. The condiment table is always worth a visit with pots of homemade chilli oil and a vinegary onion sauce that helps to cut through the rich dishes. Staff are friendly and the restaurant is an unassuming cafe usually frequented by a mix of locals as well as international visitors looking for a tasty affordable lunch with decent sized portions. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Romford and looking for something tasty, comforting and different to the usual fry up cafes and fast food restaurants scattered around the Romford Market area.
Don’t trust the reviews they use their own people to review!!! These Cheating cons! They tried to over charge me, when they actually charged my partner extra £1.50 for adding Extra meat and £7 for me!!! When I had received my tapas I looked at the quantity and it doesn’t seem like how I am used to have it, so I went to the till and asked the lady to pay extra for more meat. - they “owner” intervened and said: it will be £7 !! I’ve asked why my partner paid £1.50 only? She said because it’s tapas extra and I’m ordering a portion, but when I added the extra egg it was only £1. - many times in the past they were okay with it and they would just charge £1.50 and add the extra but she wanted £7??? For extra 4 pieces of meat!!? I can buy a kilo of meat for £7. I’ve been a customer for over 7 years and this never happened. No customer service. Not nice also food has gone down in Taste. Whilst this doesn’t make sense, I want to remind you it’s also against the law to charge something off the menu all prices have to be listed on the menu by law! The menu does not mention £7 neither £1.
Pros: 1. Location is in the highstreet. Loads of parking. Free on sundays. 2. Lovely, friendly staff. 3. We love the Sinigang, Turon, Bicol Express and Crispy Pata. This alone is worth the travel. 4. Generous rice portion. 5. Love the hopia. 6. We enjoyed the Gulaman jug. 7. Great that they have loads of desserts to take away. Cons: 1. The meat in the Lechon paksiw was cut too large. Needs more cooking as meat is tough. Meat should be flaky. Needs more sauce. 2. Sisig meat cut is too big. Also, a bit bland. 3. Grilled pork tastes like tocino only. 4. No Mang Tomas sauce with the pork belly. 5. Could do with battery operared fly swatter per table. Too many flies around since it is summer. 6. Please refrigerate your take away desserts, especially the ones with dairy/cream. Overall, we enjoyed the experience. Price is reasonable. Good portions.
First time dining here with my boyfriend as it was the closest Filipino restaurant for us without going into central London. Location-wise it was easy to find and there’s a multi-storey parking nearby to park your car. When it came to food, we had lechon kawali, bulaklak, and crispy pata. Overall, the food is great, home cooked feel and the restaurant atmosphere was relaxed. It felt like I was eating at an authentic Filipino carinderia. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our food here and will definitely be back again. It’s such a shame we didn’t get to try the desserts but we were so full from our mains! I’d definitely recommend this Filipino restaurant as it so simple but the food is amazing.