4 restaurants serving Calamari
Los Angeles, CA
“Manila Sunset Los Angeles operates at 188 S Vermont Avenue as one of the original locations in the Manila Sunset chain founded by Ben and Lorna Halili in 1985 on Los Angeles's Sunset Boulevard, inspiring the restaurant's iconic name. This establishment serves the historic Filipino Town and Koreatown neighborhoods, maintaining the family's commitment to rare Filipino specialties rarely found even in the Philippines, including their famous pancit Malabon prepared from a well-guarded recipe from the fishing village of Malabon, plus bibingkang galapong and puto bumbong-traditional Christmas delicacies normally found only in Philippine church plazas during the holiday season. The Los Angeles location carries special significance as the birthplace of the Manila Sunset concept, originally intended to serve Filipinos in America who missed these traditional foods, later gaining popularity across all cultures. The restaurant evokes nostalgic feelings of sunset at Manila Bay, bringing memories of home-cooked meals and traditional Filipino celebrations.”
Walnut, CA
“Native Fields is a vibrant, women-owned restaurant in Walnut featuring California cuisine that pays homage to Los Angeles' diversity through Filipino, Asian, Southern, and Italian influences. They specialize in fresh, organic ingredients with dishes like Pork Sisig, Chicken Tocino, and creative breakfast offerings, serving everything from brunch to dinner with happy hour and live music.”
Cerritos, CA
“Manila Sunset Cerritos operates as one of the flagship Southern California locations of the Manila Sunset chain founded in 1985, serving the heart of Los Angeles County's Filipino community at 13347 South Street. This location maintains the family's commitment to rare Filipino specialties including bibingkang galapong and puto bumbong-Christmas delicacies traditionally found only in Philippine church plazas during the holiday season-alongside their famous pancit Malabon prepared from an original well-guarded recipe from the fishing village of Malabon. The restaurant features made-to-order grilled items including pork, chicken, beef, and calamari barbecues, all prepared fresh as customers wait. Cerritos's central location in Southeast LA County places it within easy reach of Filipino communities throughout the region, making it a popular destination for families seeking authentic Filipino flavors. The Manila Sunset name evokes the beautiful Philippine scenery of sunset at Manila Bay, bringing nostalgia and memories of home-cooked meals and traditional celebrations to Filipinos in America.”
Tukwila, WA
“Manila Sunset Tukwila represents the Washington state location of the pioneering Filipino restaurant chain founded by Ben and Lorna Halili in 1985, bringing the family's authentic Filipino cuisine to the Seattle metro area. This restaurant carries on the Manila Sunset tradition of specializing in rare Filipino delicacies rarely found even in the Philippines, including their famous bibingkang galapong and puto bumbong-traditional Christmas treats normally found only in church plazas and roadside stalls during the holiday season. The chain's signature dish, pancit Malabon, follows an original well-guarded recipe from the fishing village of Malabon, prepared by one of the few cooks who truly knows this delicacy. Tukwila's location near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport places it along a major corridor serving the region's substantial Filipino population. Manila Sunset continues the family mission of serving Filipinos in America who have missed these foods while gaining approval from diners of all backgrounds curious about Filipino cuisine.”
