This was the first time I had Filipino food and I was not disappointed at all. I felt welcomed and it was a joy to eat here.
I found the staff very nice and friendly.
The adobo chicken wings were amazing, the chicken skin was still crispy even with the sticky adobo sauce/glaze. My sister really liked it too. It nearly made me consider getting another portion!
When the main arrived. Chef decided to surprised us with something and added extra food (the chorizo style sausage) on our plate just to introduce us to more of their food. I was really happy with this because it really shows that the team really cares about introducing Filipino food to people who never had it.
Chicken satay curry was tasty. Pork belly I expected to be like slow-cooker tender but had a bite which I still really liked almost like fatty pork steak. The food had flavour. Immense flavour. As expected, rice was cooked nicely.
I really liked the presentation of the dish. It's heavy on garnish but felt really fun and exciting to eat.
We also got a free drink as well and tasted almost like Yakult milk. Was really refreshing and much needed.
Overrall, this place is the best I've eaten in London so far (only been there for 2 days RIP). I will recommend this place to all of my friends. Only advice, I should've ordered more food.
Kahmen
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April 25, 2022
I’m new to Filipino food, but I loved the flavours. I got the crispy pork rice plate and my friend got the chicken satay, and we shared a side of longanisa. The pork was really tender and a good serve and comes with a tasty sauce; the chicken satay was delicious and the longanisa was delightful. I also appreciated the colour the salad added to the plate.
However, my rice was way over cooked - basically a mushy, sticky pile. I’m pretty sure it’s not supposed to be like that. The gentleman who took our order didn’t check on us until we were almost finished, otherwise I would have said something.
I also feel like the value wasn’t the greatest - it’s delicious, but it’s not very much food for £12. I think I would’ve liked a bit more rice (and for the rice to not be soggy).
May Cheung
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May 23, 2022
First time trying this place.
No queues, nice and empty.
Service with a smile.
Ordered the pork and jasmine rice.
Including service charge £13.75.
Not bad, there was a lot of pork. Tasty but if I'm totally honest, some bits were dry. Rice was nice, sauce had flavour, pity there wasn't enough of it. Next time I might try something else.
Toilets are downstairs, there is a lift.
Mariella-ella
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January 28, 2023
Food was absolutely delicious. I learnt about this place through Netflix’s ‘One-million pound meal’. I really liked the owners on there and their take on the Phillipino cuisine. I had never tried it before but left very impressed. I had the satay chicken with rice and the adobo glazed cauliflower. The cauliflower was by far the best cauliflower dish I’ve ever had. The next day, there was no negative effects from the meal. I recommend this place to anyone that loves trying new cuisines.
East London Girl
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March 18, 2020
What an awesome Filipino restaurant in London! The menu offers some punchy and innovative dishes designed for sharing. The whole restaurant has a relaxed and quirky vibe. They even have a private dining area for larger groups (which comes with free karaoke!). You MUST order their cauliflower!!
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This was the first time I had Filipino food and I was not disappointed at all. I felt welcomed and it was a joy to eat here. I found the staff very nice and friendly. The adobo chicken wings were amazing, the chicken skin was still crispy even with the sticky adobo sauce/glaze. My sister really liked it too. It nearly made me consider getting another portion! When the main arrived. Chef decided to surprised us with something and added extra food (the chorizo style sausage) on our plate just to introduce us to more of their food. I was really happy with this because it really shows that the team really cares about introducing Filipino food to people who never had it. Chicken satay curry was tasty. Pork belly I expected to be like slow-cooker tender but had a bite which I still really liked almost like fatty pork steak. The food had flavour. Immense flavour. As expected, rice was cooked nicely. I really liked the presentation of the dish. It's heavy on garnish but felt really fun and exciting to eat. We also got a free drink as well and tasted almost like Yakult milk. Was really refreshing and much needed. Overrall, this place is the best I've eaten in London so far (only been there for 2 days RIP). I will recommend this place to all of my friends. Only advice, I should've ordered more food.
I’m new to Filipino food, but I loved the flavours. I got the crispy pork rice plate and my friend got the chicken satay, and we shared a side of longanisa. The pork was really tender and a good serve and comes with a tasty sauce; the chicken satay was delicious and the longanisa was delightful. I also appreciated the colour the salad added to the plate. However, my rice was way over cooked - basically a mushy, sticky pile. I’m pretty sure it’s not supposed to be like that. The gentleman who took our order didn’t check on us until we were almost finished, otherwise I would have said something. I also feel like the value wasn’t the greatest - it’s delicious, but it’s not very much food for £12. I think I would’ve liked a bit more rice (and for the rice to not be soggy).
First time trying this place. No queues, nice and empty. Service with a smile. Ordered the pork and jasmine rice. Including service charge £13.75. Not bad, there was a lot of pork. Tasty but if I'm totally honest, some bits were dry. Rice was nice, sauce had flavour, pity there wasn't enough of it. Next time I might try something else. Toilets are downstairs, there is a lift.
Food was absolutely delicious. I learnt about this place through Netflix’s ‘One-million pound meal’. I really liked the owners on there and their take on the Phillipino cuisine. I had never tried it before but left very impressed. I had the satay chicken with rice and the adobo glazed cauliflower. The cauliflower was by far the best cauliflower dish I’ve ever had. The next day, there was no negative effects from the meal. I recommend this place to anyone that loves trying new cuisines.
What an awesome Filipino restaurant in London! The menu offers some punchy and innovative dishes designed for sharing. The whole restaurant has a relaxed and quirky vibe. They even have a private dining area for larger groups (which comes with free karaoke!). You MUST order their cauliflower!!