3 restaurants serving Filipino Groceries
Kalispell, MT
“Mabuhay Oriental Market brings Asian groceries and Filipino products to Kalispell, Montana, owned and operated by Glenda Hamilton since 2005. Hamilton, who grew up helping at her grandparents' wet market in Tayabas, Philippines, relocated from Columbia Falls to Evergreen before expanding to Kalispell in 2015. The market specializes in hard-to-find Southeast Asian products, with Hamilton making monthly trips to Seattle warehouses to source up to 2,000 pounds of goods for her customers. She carries 20 different varieties of rice, rare Korean gochu-jang sauces, curry pastes, and specialty items from throughout Asia. Hamilton also operates MOGO (Mabuhay on the Go), a mobile delivery service using a 14-foot trailer to bring Asian groceries to customers throughout western Montana and Idaho. The market offers cooking classes to educate Flathead Valley residents about Southeast Asian cuisine, promoting cultural understanding through food education.”
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
“Philly Pinoy Food is a family-owned and operated authentic Filipino mini-mart in King of Prussia, PA, serving as the only genuine Filipino grocery store in the area. They specialize in ethically sourced and freshly made Filipino ingredients, treats, and groceries, offering both in-store dining and balikbayan box services. Their mission is to provide homesick Filipinos a taste of home at reasonable prices while welcoming newcomers to discover the vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine.”
Phoenix, AZ
“Nick's Sari-Sari Store & Filipino Restaurant combines a traditional Filipino convenience store with an authentic restaurant, earning a 4.3-star rating from 147 reviews in South Phoenix. A "sari-sari" store is a cornerstone of Filipino neighborhood life-a small shop selling everything from snacks and canned goods to personal care items and household necessities. Nick's brings this beloved Filipino institution to Phoenix's East Broadway Road, creating a one-stop destination for Filipino groceries, ingredients, and ready-to-eat meals. This dual concept serves Phoenix's Filipino community comprehensively: the store section stocks hard-to-find Filipino ingredients, snacks like chicharon and Boy Bawang, Filipino beverages, and specialty items needed for home cooking, while the restaurant section serves traditional Filipino meals for those who want authentic food without the cooking effort. The sari-sari concept creates a gathering place where Filipino-Americans can shop for ingredients, grab a hot meal, and connect with their community. The substantial 147 reviews indicate Nick's importance as a community hub. The restaurant menu likely features Filipino home-style favorites prepared fresh daily, while the store shelves hold imported Filipino products essential for recreating traditional recipes at home. Nick's represents the Filipino entrepreneurial tradition of creating multipurpose businesses that serve community needs while celebrating Filipino culture. For Phoenix's Filipino population, Nick's is more than a restaurant and store-it's a vital cultural institution.”
