50 restaurants serving Filipino Spaghetti
Santa Maria, CA
“Capuno's Lutong Bahay is a remarkable family-owned Filipino restaurant in Santa Maria with an exceptional 4.9-star rating. Opened in December 2023 by Raul and Jonah Capuno after leaving longstanding careers in healthcare, "Lutong Bahay" means "home-cooked" in Tagalog-perfectly capturing the restaurant's mission to share authentic Filipino home cooking. The Capunos took over from Jade's Filipino Food, making Capuno's one of only two Filipino restaurants in all of Santa Barbara County. Every recipe comes from generations of family tradition, combining specialties from Raul's hometown in Candelaria, Quezon Province and Jonah's roots in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. The restaurant serves strictly traditional, authentic Filipino dishes tested through years of family cooking-the same food their four daughters grew up eating. Signature items include lumpia made by Jonah, pancit with sweet-spicy sauce, chicken adobo braised in soy sauce and vinegar, crispy pata, chicken skewers with homemade BBQ sauce, and pinoy spaghetti with sweet tomato sauce and banana ketchup. All combo meals include rice, pancit, and lumpia. The restaurant also serves ube (purple yam) desserts including crinkle cookies, cheesecake, and pandesal, plus halo-halo and leche flan. Named "Best Lunch" by Santa Maria Times in 2025, Capuno's rapidly grew from two tables to expanding into adjacent spaces-adding more dining room and planning a Filipino bakery. The family operation includes their daughters and son-in-law, all working together in the kitchen. Capuno's offers full catering services requiring one-week advance notice. For Santa Maria's community, Capuno's provides authentic Filipino flavors that remind diners of home, served with genuine Filipino hospitality.”
Daly City, CA
“Jollibee is the Philippines' largest and most beloved fast-food chain, now expanding rapidly across the United States. Famous for its Chickenjoy�"crispy fried chicken that has achieved cult status�"Jollibee offers a unique menu that blends American fast-food concepts with Filipino flavors. The chain serves Filipino-style spaghetti (sweeter and with hot dogs), palabok, and various rice meals alongside their signature chicken. Jollibee locations have become gathering places for Filipino communities and curious food enthusiasts drawn by the chain's viral popularity. The friendly mascot and family-oriented atmosphere have helped Jollibee become a cultural phenomenon beyond just a restaurant.”
Pittsburg, CA
“Lutong Bahay (literally "home cooking" in Tagalog) brings authentic Filipino home-style cuisine to Pittsburg, California, offering the warmth and flavors of a Filipino family kitchen. This beloved mom-and-pop restaurant at 3811 Railroad Ave has earned a devoted local following for its genuine hospitality and traditional recipes that taste like they came straight from a Filipino grandmother's kitchen. The small, unpretentious space with just two tables emphasizes takeout service, but the food quality and authentic flavors make it a destination for Filipino families throughout the East Bay. The staff creates a personal connection with regular customers, asking about family members and building relationships that extend beyond transactions. Beyond their daily menu, Lutong Bahay also offers homemade Filipino cookies, ube crinkles, and pastries that showcase traditional baking. The restaurant exemplifies the definition of a local business where food is prepared with love and customers are treated like family.”
Orlando, FL
“Kaya has emerged as Orlando's Michelin-recognized Filipino fine dining destination since opening in Mills50 district in 2022, helmed by Chef Lordfer Lalicon (former chef at Michelin-starred kitchens in New York and co-owner of Kadence sushi bar) and General Manager Jamilyn Salonga Bailey. The restaurant name means 'capable' in Tagalog, with the philosophy 'kaya natin' ('we can') embodying their mission to bridge Filipino culture with Central Florida's diverse community. Kaya occupies a charming small bungalow-style building with quirky charm, open kitchen views, and outdoor patio garden space featuring karaoke, mahjong, and live music on weekends. The restaurant offers both an innovative tasting menu and la carte options, with cuisine that challenges stereotypes of heavy Filipino food by centering on sustainability, seasonal Central Florida produce (90% sourced locally), and fresh seafood. Signature dishes include kinilaw na isda (ceviche-style madai with fruit in vinegar), kare-kare with fork-tender braised oxtail in peanut stew, garlic rice with optional luxe King crab upgrade, and Filipino spaghetti with a modern twist. The menu changes frequently based on farm availability, reflecting Lalicon's commitment to hyper-seasonal cooking and sustainable practices. Kaya transformed the former Dandelion Community Caf space into an elegant yet welcoming neighborhood spot equally suited for special occasions and regular visits. The restaurant features craft cocktails, curated wine list, full liquor bar, and special weekly events including Tuesday guest chef pop-ups, Wednesday karaoke nights, and Thursday all-night happy hours. With strong ratings and Michelin Guide recognition, Kaya has become essential dining in Orlando's historically Asian-American Mills50 neighborhood, providing a place where Filipino-Americans can reconnect with heritage while introducing Filipino culture to diverse audiences through exceptional food and warm hospitality.”
Jersey City, NJ
Newark, NJ
Oakland, CA
“Tipunan has earned recognition as the Bay Area's best authentic Filipino comfort food restaurant, operating from Oakland Food Hall's ghost kitchen facility while maintaining exceptional quality that rivals dine-in establishments. Founded by wife-and-wife team Jojo Cansino and Executive Chef Kai-Torres Cansino, this woman-owned restaurant emerged from a pandemic-era pivot when Chef Kai began sharing her home cooking commercially. The name "Tipunan" references the revolutionary organization that fought for Philippine independence, suggesting the restaurant's mission to bring authentic Filipino food to prominence. Chef Kai, who hails from Pampanga (the Philippines' culinary capital), brings generational cooking knowledge and a perfectionist's palate to every dish, earning comparisons to customers' own family recipes-the highest compliment in Filipino food culture. Their signature dishes include perfectly soured pork rib sinigang, crispy pork belly kare-kare with peanut sauce served separately to maintain crispiness, and pork sisig that captures authentic Filipino flavors without fusion compromises. The menu spans classic Filipino comfort foods from hearty nilaga beef soup to sweet Filipino spaghetti, chicken inasal, and breakfast silogs. Desserts like turon (caramelized banana lumpia) and bilo-bilo showcase traditional Filipino sweets. Featured by KQED as the best Filipino restaurant in the Bay Area, Tipunan earned this distinction through unwavering commitment to classic preparations that honor Filipino culinary traditions. Chef Kai stresses she's "not a fan of fusion," instead focusing on the authentic flavors that connect the Filipino diaspora to their heritage while introducing others to genuine Filipino home cooking at its finest.”
San Diego, CA
Las Vegas, NV
National City, CA
Panorama City, CA
Delano, CA
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
San Jose, CA
West Covina, CA
Hillsboro, OR
Queens, NY
Elk Grove, CA
“Savory Fried Chicken brings the beloved Philippine fast-food chain to Elk Grove, specializing in the unique Filipino-style fried chicken that has made the brand famous throughout the Philippines since 1950. Unlike American fried chicken, Savory's recipe features a distinctively crispy, golden coating with a proprietary blend of seasonings that creates a flavor profile all its own, known for exceptional juiciness and signature crunch. For Filipino-Americans in the Sacramento area, this Franklin Boulevard location serves as an important community spot where families can share an authentic taste of home while introducing others to this distinctive style of fried chicken that has sustained the brand for over seven decades.”
Jacksonville, FL
Milpitas, CA
Virginia Beach, VA
Concord, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Tukwila, WA
Henderson, NV
New York, NY
Pinellas Park, FL
Kahului, HI
Pembroke Pines, FL
Waipahu, HI
Houston, TX
Carson, CA
Anaheim, CA
Ontario, CA
Chicago, IL
Sacramento, CA
Plano, TX
Honolulu, HI
San Antonio, TX
Charlotte, NC
“Jollibee is the Philippines' largest fast-food chain that has achieved cult status worldwide, particularly famous for its crispy Chickenjoy fried chicken and distinctive Filipino-style spaghetti with sweet sauce and hot dog slices. With 81 locations across the United States, this beloved brand brings authentic Filipino comfort food with American fast-food convenience, serving everything from their iconic Peach Mango Pie to traditional palabok noodles. The chain has become a cultural phenomenon, attracting both homesick Filipino families and curious food enthusiasts eager to experience the unique flavors that have made Jollibee a global sensation.”
Chandler, AZ
Hayward, CA
Alameda, CA
