Filipino Food in Poway, CA

“Luna's LUNpias represents the remarkable pandemic success story of owner Luna Mortenson, who started with a casual social media post offering homemade lumpia in April 2020 and grew it into Poway's award-winning Filipino fusion restaurant. Voted Best Filipino Restaurant in San Diego 2024 by San Diego Reader, Luna's opened its brick-and-mortar location in 2023 after building a devoted following through pop-ups at breweries and farmers markets. The restaurant's innovative approach blends traditional Filipino flavors with influences from Hawaii, Mexico, and Japan, creating unique dishes like lumpia nachos, sisig tacos, tempura musubi with panko-crusted Spam, and chilaquiles made with Filipino tocino. Luna's signature creations include the viral PancitLUNpia Cakes and Ube Tres Leches that showcase creative fusion while maintaining authentic Filipino soul. The family-run restaurant at 14034 Poway Road emphasizes fresh, made-to-order preparation, vegetarian options, and dishes that tell the story of the Filipino diaspora experience through food.”

“Lumpia House brings Filipino comfort food to Goose Creek, South Carolina, serving the significant military community near Joint Base Charleston with authentic Filipino cuisine. This restaurant provides a crucial taste of home for Filipino American service members and their families stationed at the base while also introducing Southern neighbors to Filipino culinary traditions. The menu features classic Filipino dishes prepared with traditional methods and authentic flavors, from perfectly fried lumpia to hearty adobo and pancit. The family-friendly atmosphere and generous portions make it a popular gathering spot for military families celebrating special occasions or simply craving familiar food. Lumpia House exemplifies the important role Filipino restaurants play in military communities across America.”