4 restaurants serving Chicharon
Kissimmee, FL
“Kabayan Grill Filipino Restaurant has become one of Orlando's premier Filipino dining destinations, earning over 1,100 reviews and near-perfect ratings for authentic cuisine served fresh to order. Located in Kissimmee on John Young Parkway, this restaurant serves Central Florida's substantial Filipino community drawn to the region's hospitality industry, healthcare sector, and family-friendly atmosphere. Kabayan Grill specializes in Filipino grilled items-chicken inasal, grilled pusit, pompano, and various BBQ skewers-while offering comprehensive traditional Filipino dishes including sisig, dinuguan, lumpia, and multiple pancit preparations. The restaurant emphasizes fresh preparation with made-to-order dishes, earning praise for authenticity that satisfies homesick Filipinos while introducing Disney-area tourists to Filipino cuisine. The menu features house specials, traditional breakfast items, noodle soups, desserts including leche flan and cassava cake, and family-size portions for groups. With four Filipino restaurants in Kissimmee, customers consider Kabayan Grill the best, praising both food quality and outstanding customer service. The restaurant serves multiple communities: Filipino hospitality workers from Disney and Universal, Filipino families throughout metro Orlando, and curious tourists seeking authentic ethnic cuisine. Kabayan Grill's success demonstrates Filipino food's growing mainstream appeal in a tourism-driven market.”
Stockton, CA
“Ging's Chicharon specializes in Filipino crispy pork skin and broader Filipino cuisine in Stockton, serving Central Valley's substantial Filipino community. The restaurant's name highlights chicharon (crispy pork rinds)--beloved Filipino snack and ingredient--while offering comprehensive Filipino menu. This focus demonstrates commitment to traditional Filipino preparations including specialty items that require particular expertise.”
Phoenix, AZ
“Halo-Halo Kitchen stands as Phoenix's premier Filipino restaurant, celebrating 15 years serving Arizona's Filipino community with authentic cuisine, attached karaoke bar, and comprehensive Filipino grocery. Owned by Bulos family since 2010, restaurant combines turo-turo cafeteria setup displaying prepared dishes with made-to-order specialties and all-day silog breakfasts. The unique dual-space design features bright dining room with Filipino bakery and groceries on one side, with darkened Kalesa pub offering karaoke, full bar, and dance floor on other, creating 'Filipino food business in front, Filipino karaoke party in back' atmosphere. With over 1,000 reviews maintaining 4.3 rating, Halo-Halo Kitchen has become Arizona institution featured on Phoenix New Times and Arizona Midday show. Restaurant's turo-turo line rotates nearly 20 dishes daily including standouts like chicharon bulaklak, sizzling sisig, and lechon kawali. The late-night weekend hours with karaoke until 1am create party atmosphere where Filipino families gather for both dining and entertainment. Comedian Jo Koy visited during Easter Sunday promotion, validating restaurant's cultural significance. Halo-Halo Kitchen serves as complete Filipino cultural center combining authentic food, entertainment, grocery shopping, and community gathering space. The 15-year milestone demonstrates sustained excellence serving Phoenix's substantial Filipino population.”
Jersey City, NJ
“Jayhan's Grill serves Jersey City earning solid 4.2 rating across 202 reviews, bringing modern Filipino bistro experience to New Jersey's diverse West Side neighborhood. Operating near light rail line makes restaurant accessible destination for Filipino cuisine enthusiasts throughout Hudson County. Unlike traditional turo-turo steam table joints, Jayhan's prepares dishes to order ensuring fresh, hot food served at peak quality. The restaurant stands out for proudly displaying Filipino identity through signage, decorations, and cultural pride in menu and atmosphere. The modern bistro concept offers cozy dining space perfect for gatherings and dates while maintaining authentic Filipino flavors. Menu showcases deep specialization in three areas: deep-fried items with perfectly crispy texture, expertly grilled dishes including signature chicken inasal, and fresh seafood preparations. Customers consistently praise pork sisig served on sizzling plate with tender pork belly and crispy toppings, considered among best sisig in New Jersey area. The kare-kare impresses with creamy peanut sauce complementing succulent oxtail and fresh vegetables, creating harmonious dish resonating with authenticity. The crispy kare-kare variation offers unique twist pairing crispy pork with rich peanut sauce. Filipino street food selections including kwek-kwek and crispy chicharon bulaklak provide indulgent authentic experience. The bangus sisig showcases creative use of milkfish in traditional preparation. Service remains friendly and knowledgeable with courteous staff eager to explain dishes and provide recommendations, making Jayhan's welcoming spot for both Filipino food veterans and curious newcomers exploring cuisine.”
