8 restaurants serving Bistek
Evanston, IL
“Nayon Evanston specializes in authentic Filipino comfort food and custom catering with a modern twist, operating from their commercial kitchen in Chicago and offering weekend pickups in Evanston. They're known for their signature chiffon cakes in unique Filipino flavors like ube, pandan, and black sesame, alongside traditional dishes like their family recipe Impong's Adobong Manok. Their collaboration with Samila Thai Fusion allows them to offer fusion specialties like Thai Tea Chiffon Cake and their iconic Noyes Street Iced Ube Coconut Latte with boba.”
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.”
Buffalo, New York
“Pinoy Boi specializes in elevated Filipino comfort food with signature dishes like their famous Pork Sisig featuring grilled pork belly marinated in citrus soy sauce and topped with bird's eye chilies. Known for their creative fusion offerings including Spanish-inspired Ube Basque Cheesecake with burnt caramelized flavors. Their traditional dishes like Chicken Adobo and Bistek showcase authentic Filipino home cooking techniques.”
Tampa, FL
“Lucky Tigre opened in 2022 as Tampa's first Filipino sari-sari store concept, reimagining the traditional Filipino convenience store as a modern restaurant and gathering space. Owner Julie Sainte Michelle Feliciano created a vibrant atmosphere with retro Americana aesthetics, tiger murals, and face-carved planters that pay homage to traditional sari-sari stores while establishing a unique identity. The restaurant specializes in remixed Filipino and Asian American casual bites that reflect the diaspora experience, offering steamed dumplings in handcrafted broths, fluffy bao buns, and creative fusion dishes. Lucky Tigre has moved to a West Tampa location at 1901 N Howard Ave, expanding its menu and capacity while maintaining its commitment to bold flavors and warm hospitality. The restaurant emphasizes plant-based options alongside traditional favorites, offering dairy-free halo halo and vegetarian-friendly dishes that make Filipino cuisine accessible to diverse dietary preferences.”
Atlanta, GA
“Estrellita has achieved remarkable recognition as Atlanta's first full-service Filipino restaurant, earning Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand designation in both 2023 and 2024 and becoming the only Filipino Bib Gourmand restaurant on the East Coast. Located in Atlanta's historic Grant Park neighborhood near Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthplace, this boutique Filipino restaurant is co-owned by Hope Webb and Chef Walter Cortado, who bring family recipes from Pampanga--the culinary capital of the Philippines--to Georgia. The intimate 20-seat space creates a modern, welcoming atmosphere where Chef Walter prepares his mother's traditional recipes. Michelin inspectors praised dishes like Cebu-style lechon kawali (crispy pork belly rolled with lemongrass, green onion, and garlic), beef lumpia, and traditional Filipino favorites including adobo, sinigang, and bistek. The restaurant operates walk-in only. Estrellita's success represents a watershed moment for Filipino cuisine in the South, demonstrating that authentic Filipino food prepared with excellence can earn critical acclaim.”
Minot, ND
“Kainan Filipino Restaurant opened in early 2025 as North Dakota's only sit-down Filipino restaurant, bringing authentic Filipino cuisine to Minot's Magic City. The name 'Kainan' translates to a place to eat in Tagalog, and this establishment delivers exactly that with traditional home-cooked Filipino favorites. Minot's Filipino community, though small, has deep connections to the area's military presence at Minot Air Force Base, creating sustained demand for authentic Filipino food. Kainan serves generous portions of fresh, made-to-order Filipino dishes at reasonable prices, with customers frequently taking home leftovers from the large servings. The restaurant specializes in classic Filipino dishes including the best-selling chicken sisig, crispy lumpia shanghai, flavorful adobo varieties, tender lechon kawali, pancit with optional spice levels, and pork and shrimp siomai. Manager Alexsandr Park and his team provide friendly, welcoming service, walking newcomers through the menu and explaining unfamiliar dishes. The restaurant features authentic Filipino desserts including ube flan, leche flan, and turon ala mode. Despite technical challenges during their soft opening with a crowd of 70 guests, the staff maintained professionalism and delivered excellent food that customers praise as the best Filipino cuisine in Minot. Operating Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 9pm, Kainan has quickly become essential infrastructure for Minot's Filipino community while introducing North Dakotans to Filipino flavors.”
Columbus, OH
“Bonifacio stands as Columbus's premier modern Filipino restaurant, offering unapologetically authentic Filipino cuisine with emphasis on quality ingredients and contemporary presentation. Opened in 2016 by Krizzia Yanga (also owner of Red Velvet Cafe), Bonifacio arrived at the perfect moment as Filipino cuisine gained national recognition, becoming the first Filipino restaurant in Columbus to establish itself as a full-service, full-bar destination. The restaurant is home to Columbus's first Kamayan and hosts monthly kamayan dinners�"traditional family-style experiential events where food is served on banana leaves and eaten with hands. Featured on Food Network and praised for preserving authentic Filipino cuisine while elevating it through modern techniques, Bonifacio offers multiple dining experiences including brunch, lunch, dinner, and bar menus. Located in the Grandview neighborhood, the trendy yet cozy restaurant serves creative dishes like Lechon Kawali with crispy pork belly, specialty cocktails featuring Filipino ingredients, and fusion items that showcase Filipino flavors through contemporary presentations. With 4.8 ratings and passionate local following, Bonifacio has established Filipino cuisine in Central Ohio while competing successfully in Columbus's diverse dining landscape.”
Seattle, WA
“Ludi's Restaurant stands as a beloved Seattle institution serving Filipino-American breakfast and comfort food all day in a cozy diner atmosphere. Founded by Gregorio "Greg" Rosas, who emigrated from the Philippines in 1978 and eventually took over The Turf bar and diner, the restaurant was renamed Ludi's in 2012 to honor the woman who raised him and taught him the restaurant business in Manila. After closing in 2019 due to lease issues and a fire, overwhelming community support brought Ludi's back in 2022 at 120 Stewart St near Pike Place, where it continues to draw daily lines of devoted customers.”
