5 restaurants serving Beef Kaldereta
Rochester, NY
“R E A S T U specializes in authentic slow-roasted whole lechon with perfectly crisp golden skin and melt-in-your-mouth savory pork belly, alongside traditional Filipino favorites like handcrafted lumpia and specialty desserts. Located on East Main Street in Rochester, NY, they offer elaborate Christmas Eve packages and party trays that showcase their expertise in Filipino celebration cuisine. Their signature items include house-made ube cakes with halaya filling and mango float, representing both classic comfort foods and festive Filipino specialties.”
Troy, MI
“Julie Ryan Philippine Cuisine has earned an exceptional reputation in Metro Detroit with a near-perfect rating, serving authentic Filipino dishes that remind customers of home-cooked meals from their families. This Troy establishment offers the full spectrum of Filipino cuisine, from breakfast silogs to hearty stews and perfectly prepared seafood, all featuring generous portions that encourage family-style sharing. The restaurant excels at traditional Filipino comfort foods, with customers particularly praising their beef kaldereta with gata, lechon kawali, and their various sinigang soups that showcase the cuisine's signature sour tamarind broth. Julie Ryan Philippine Cuisine operates Thursday through Sunday, offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery services through major platforms, making authentic Filipino food accessible to busy families and individuals throughout Oakland County. The establishment also provides catering services for gatherings and special occasions, bringing Filipino celebration foods to parties and events. With attentive service and a rotating specials menu that keeps regular customers engaged, Julie Ryan has become a destination for Filipino food lovers who appreciate the authentic preparation methods and fresh ingredients. The restaurant serves Metro Detroit's substantial Filipino community while introducing curious diners to dishes like palabok, pancit bihon, and the beloved halo-halo dessert.”
Nyack, NY
“Karenderya has earned national acclaim since opening in Nyack in 2017, named among Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America 2018 and earning Chef Paolo Garcia Mendoza a James Beard Foundation Semifinalist nomination for Best Chef: New York State in 2023. This casual, family-owned restaurant draws inspiration from carinderias-the affordable roadside eateries found throughout the Philippines-while incorporating modern interpretations of Southeast Asian flavor profiles. Chef Paolo grew up in Pasay City before moving to Brooklyn at age 15, training at the Institute of Culinary Education and working under renowned chefs including Floyd Cardoz and Geoffrey Zakarian before establishing his own kitchen. Co-owner Cheryl Baun, a Rockland County native with deep Filipino community involvement, partnered with Paolo to raise awareness about Filipino culture through food. The restaurant operates from modest quarters on Main Street that feel like an old dining room with secondhand furniture, creating unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere. Karenderya's menu offers both traditional Filipino dishes and contemporary creations available as rice bowls or sandwiches, making Filipino cuisine accessible to new diners. Signature items include the exceptional tamarind chicken wings, perfectly executed pork belly, garlic rice bowls with choice of proteins, beef tapa with soy-lime-ginger marinade, and ginataang vegetables in coconut milk. The restaurant offers special mini kamayan feasts for two on select nights, serving food communally without plates or utensils in traditional Filipino style. With consistent quality, fresh ingredients, and Paulo's skilled execution, Karenderya has become essential dining in Nyack while elevating Filipino cuisine's profile in the broader American restaurant landscape.”
San Francisco, CA
“Mama Go's Filipino Cuisine made history as the FIRST Filipino restaurant in any U.S. airport when it opened at San Francisco International Airport's Harvey Milk Terminal 1 near Gate B18. Created by Lady Luck Gourmet, a family-owned business with over 50 years of Filipino culinary experience, Mama Go's has become a cultural milestone earning 'Best Filipino Food in San Francisco 2025' and featured in Food & Wine's recognition of SFO as 'Best Airport Food in America 2024.' The restaurant maintains an impressive 4.5-star rating with over 600 combined reviews, serving over 250,000 customers and 150,000+ lumpia since opening. Open daily 3:30am-11:30pm, Mama Go's offers quick-service Filipino cuisine designed for airport convenience, with dishes prepared in under 7 minutes. The menu emphasizes gluten-free, vegan-friendly options including innovative offerings with Chef Reina's vegan Filipino creations using OmniPork products. Featured by The Points Guy as one of '10 Airport Restaurants So Good You Won't Want to Leave the Terminal' and praised by Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan, Mama Go's represents Filipino cuisine's arrival on the global stage.”
San Bruno, CA
“Celebrating over 20 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, Patio Filipino specializes in authentic Filipino Spanish cuisine, offering mouth-watering takes on classic dishes like Kare-Kare, specially prepared Sisig varieties, and Beef Kaldereta. They're known for their signature Patio Special Cochinillo paired with Paella Valenciana, and provide comprehensive catering services including buffet banquets and party tray deliveries.”
