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Best Filipino Street Food Across the US

12 restaurants serving Filipino Street Food

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4.9
The Philippine Kitchen

The Philippine Kitchen

Fresno, CA

“The Philippine Kitchen serves "Filipino soul and street food" in Fresno with an exceptional 4.9-star rating from 54 reviews. This small, locally-owned family business brings authentic Filipino comfort food and street food favorites to California's Central Valley, where Filipino agricultural workers have been an integral part of the community since the early 1900s. The restaurant operates daily (closed Fridays) from 8am-9pm, serving Filipino breakfast all day alongside lunch and dinner options. The Philippine Kitchen emphasizes its turo-turo (point-point) format, allowing customers to see dishes before ordering-perfect for first-timers who can ask questions and sample new flavors. Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant as "legitimately authentic" with "really good prices" and "generous portions." The "aunty and uncle" who run the restaurant are noted for their kindness and helpfulness, letting curious customers try items before ordering. This personal approach creates a welcoming environment where Filipino cuisine becomes accessible to all. The Philippine Kitchen's extensive dessert menu features Filipino favorites like turon, carioca, kutsinta, and halo-halo-treats rarely found outside Filipino communities. The restaurant posts daily offerings on Facebook, keeping customers informed about fresh preparations and specials. With the highest rating (4.9) of Fresno's Filipino restaurants, The Philippine Kitchen has become the go-to destination for authentic Filipino food in the Central Valley, serving both the Filipino community and introducing Filipino cuisine to Fresno's diverse population.”

Closed- Opens at 8:00 AM
Filipino Street FoodLumpiaPancit+7 more
4.5
FOB Kitchen

FOB Kitchen

Oakland, CA

“FOB Kitchen brings bold, unapologetic Filipino flavors to Oakland, celebrating Filipino-American identity through contemporary cuisine that honors both heritage and innovation. The name 'FOB' (Fresh Off the Boat) playfully reclaims term while showcasing confident Filipino cooking that makes no apologies for authentic, assertive flavors. The restaurant serves Oakland's diverse community with Filipino dishes prepared with skill and creativity, from traditional preparations to modern interpretations that demonstrate cuisine's versatility. The menu likely features both classic Filipino favorites and innovative dishes that push boundaries while maintaining authentic character and proper technique. For Oakland and East Bay's substantial Filipino community, FOB Kitchen offers dining experience that celebrates cultural identity through food prepared with pride and creativity. The restaurant attracts both Filipino Americans appreciating confident, contemporary Filipino cooking and broader Bay Area audiences discovering Filipino cuisine through approachable yet authentic presentations. Oakland's progressive food culture and diversity create ideal environment for restaurants like FOB Kitchen that celebrate ethnic identity while serving diverse communities. The restaurant contributes to Oakland's dynamic dining scene, offering Filipino flavors with contemporary attitude that resonates with multiple generations. FOB Kitchen demonstrates how Filipino restaurants can confidently claim space in competitive urban markets through quality cooking, cultural pride, and presentations that honor tradition while embracing innovation in the culturally rich East Bay.”

Closed- Opens at 11:00 AM
Filipino Street FoodAdoboSisig+5 more
4.3
Emily's Filipino Food [Food Truck]

Emily's Filipino Food [Food Truck]

Clovis, NM

“Emily's Filipino Food brings Filipino cuisine to eastern New Mexico through mobile food truck operations, serving Clovis's Filipino community and introducing New Mexicans to Filipino flavors. Operating as a food truck allows Emily's to reach customers flexibly, potentially serving multiple locations, events, and gatherings throughout the region. Clovis hosts Filipino families connected to nearby Cannon Air Force Base, where Filipino military spouses and Filipino service members create demand for authentic Filipino food. Emily's food truck provides essential Filipino food access in rural New Mexico where brick-and-mortar Filipino restaurants are rare, demonstrating Filipino entrepreneurial adaptability using mobile operations to serve dispersed communities. The food truck format suits Filipino street food traditions, where much Filipino cuisine originated from roadside stalls and outdoor cooking.”

Closed- Opens at 11:00 AM
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4.3
Turon & BBQ

Turon & BBQ

Stockton, CA

“Turon & BBQ brings Filipino street food specialties to Stockton, focusing on the two beloved Filipino treats that give the restaurant its name. Located on Pacific Avenue, this focused operation serves Central Valley's Filipino community and introduces Stockton residents to authentic Filipino snacks and grilled favorites. Turon, the crispy banana spring roll wrapped in lumpia wrappers and deep-fried until golden, represents one of the Philippines' most popular street desserts and snacks. The restaurant likely offers turon with various preparations - perhaps with jackfruit, drizzled with caramel, or served with ice cream for a complete Filipino dessert experience. The BBQ side showcases Filipino grilled specialties with meats marinated in traditional Filipino seasonings featuring sweet-savory profiles. Expect pork and chicken BBQ skewers, possibly Filipino-style BBQ ribs, and other grilled items served with traditional Filipino dipping sauces and garlic rice. The combination of turon and BBQ creates an interesting menu pairing that covers both savory grilled foods and sweet Filipino treats. With 98 reviews and a 4.3-star rating, Turon & BBQ has built appreciation for these Filipino specialties in Stockton. The restaurant serves quick, casual Filipino food perfect for snacks, takeout meals, or introducing friends to Filipino flavors. For Stockton's Filipino community seeking familiar street food and BBQ or anyone curious about Filipino snacks, Turon & BBQ delivers focused, authentic Filipino specialties in San Joaquin County.”

Closed- Opens at 11:00 AM
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4.2
Señor Sisig (SF Ferry Building)

Señor Sisig (SF Ferry Building)

San Francisco, CA

“Señor Sisig's Ferry Building location brings the beloved Filipino-Mexican fusion concept to San Francisco's iconic waterfront marketplace, introducing tourists and local food lovers to innovative Filipino street food. Founded by Evan Kidera and Chef Gil Payumo, Señor Sisig pioneered the concept of marinating pork shoulder for 24+ hours using family recipes from Pampanga before charbroiling and serving in Mexican-style tacos and burritos. The Ferry Building stall positions Filipino fusion cuisine alongside the Bay Area's most celebrated artisan food vendors, showcasing Filipino food culture to thousands of daily visitors exploring San Francisco's premier food destination. This high-visibility location has helped legitimize Filipino cuisine in the mainstream Bay Area food scene, exposing diverse audiences to sisig's bold flavors. Beyond traditional pork sisig, the menu offers chicken and tofu variations, California sisig burritos with French fries, and the signature crunch-a-dilla. The Ferry Building's emphasis on quality local food aligns with Señor Sisig's commitment to fresh ingredients and authentic preparations. While the stall format limits seating, the prime location near the Embarcadero makes it ideal for tourists, commuters, and Ferry Building shoppers seeking quick, flavorful meals. Señor Sisig's presence at the Ferry Building represents Filipino cuisine's arrival in San Francisco's culinary elite, standing alongside celebrated vendors as an equal ambassador of the Bay Area's diverse food culture.”

Closed- Opens at 10:00 AM
Sisig BurritoSisig TacosCalifornia Burrito+6 more
3
Kabayan Grill Food Truck

Kabayan Grill Food Truck

New York, NY

“Kabayan Grill Food Truck brings Filipino barbecue and grilled specialties to Manhattan streets, operating in the East Village and Lower Manhattan areas. This mobile operation allows Kabayan Grill to serve Manhattan's workforce and residents without the overhead costs of a brick-and-mortar restaurant in expensive real estate markets. The food truck format suits Filipino barbecue perfectly-grilled meats on skewers provide ideal portable street food that office workers can grab for lunch. Located on 1st Avenue in the East Village, the truck serves a neighborhood known for diverse dining options and young professional residents. The food truck brings Filipino flavors directly to Manhattan customers who might not travel to Queens' Filipino restaurants, introducing mainstream diners to Filipino cuisine through accessible grilled items. Operating a food truck in Manhattan provides visibility and foot traffic while managing costs, allowing the Kabayan Grill brand to establish Manhattan presence. The truck serves both Filipino New Yorkers working in Manhattan and curious locals exploring new cuisines through the approachable format of street food. Though limited in menu compared to full restaurants, the food truck delivers Filipino BBQ's signature sweet-savory flavors in convenient portions perfect for city eating patterns.”

Closed- Opens at 11:00 AM
Filipino BBQ SkewersGrilled ChickenGrilled Pork+2 more
Boss sarap (food truck)

Boss sarap (food truck)

Charles Town, WV

“Boss sarap food truck brings Filipino street food culture to West Virginia, with 'sarap' meaning delicious in Tagalog�"promising boss-level delicious Filipino food. The mobile food service makes Filipino cuisine accessible throughout Charles Town and potentially surrounding areas, introducing Filipino flavors to West Virginia where Filipino restaurants are extremely rare. Boss sarap operates as a food truck, providing flexibility to serve various locations and events while maintaining authentic Filipino cooking. The food truck format makes Filipino cuisine accessible in an unexpected location while serving any Filipino community in the area. Boss sarap represents Filipino food entrepreneurship bringing authentic flavors to underserved markets through mobile operations.”

Hours not available
Filipino Street FoodLumpiaPancit+6 more