15 restaurants serving Garlic Fried Rice
Los Angeles, CA
“Silog Rice Above brings Filipino breakfast culture to the Westwood area of Los Angeles, specializing in the beloved silog meal format that has become synonymous with Filipino comfort food. The restaurant's name cleverly references both the silog dishes that form their menu foundation and the phrase "rise above," suggesting ambitions that transcend simple breakfast service. Silog combinations-portmanteaus combining garlic fried rice (sinangag), egg (itlog), and various proteins-represent the quintessential Filipino breakfast that has evolved into an all-day dining phenomenon. The restaurant likely offers classic variations including tapsilog with marinated beef tapa, longsilog with sweet Filipino sausage, bangsilog with crispy milkfish, tocinosilog with sweet cured pork, and porksilog with marinated pork. Each plate arrives with the essential components: fragrant garlic rice that provides the aromatic foundation, a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg, and your choice of protein, often accompanied by pickled vegetables and vinegar-based dipping sauces. This format represents Filipino ingenuity in creating satisfying, balanced meals that fuel the day while remaining accessible and affordable. Silog Rice Above serves the UCLA area and surrounding Westwood neighborhoods, providing students, professionals, and residents with hearty Filipino meals in a casual, approachable setting. The restaurant contributes to the growing presence of Filipino food in Los Angeles, introducing the silog tradition to diverse audiences while serving as a comfort food destination for Filipino-Americans craving the familiar flavors of home.”
Leeds, AL
“Ricarda's Filipino BBQ is a beloved food truck in Leeds, Alabama, earning an impressive 4.9-star rating for its authentic fire-grilled Filipino barbecue. As the owners proudly explain, "Southern BBQ is about the smoke. Ricarda's Filipino BBQ is about the fire." This distinction sets them apart, showcasing the Filipino tradition of flame-kissed meats marinated in savory-sweet sauces. Operating Friday and Saturday from 11am-5pm, this small truck delivers huge flavors with generous portions that consistently exceed expectations. The husband-and-wife team, Joselyn and her spouse, are known for their warm hospitality and passion for sharing authentic Filipino cuisine with the Birmingham area. Customers rave about the perfectly tender, juicy, and flavorful pork that melts in your mouth, complemented by marinated cucumbers and peppers that provide the perfect fresh balance. The chicken kabobs, featuring pineapple and amazing sauce, are particularly beloved. Many regulars make Ricarda's a must-stop whenever visiting Leeds, with some driving considerable distances for these authentic flavors. The food truck also caters events and has been spotted at venues like Barber Motorsports Park.”
Chandler, AZ
“Nanay's Filipino Restaurant brings authentic homestyle Pampanga cooking to Chandler through owner Aurea Gonzales and her daughters Alicia Ferrer and Aida Sembrano. This 2,100-square-foot cafeteria-style restaurant opened in 2015, serving a rotating daily spread of classic Filipino dishes that capture the essence of home cooking from Central Luzon. The family's roots in Pampanga, known throughout the Philippines for exceptional cuisine, shine through in every dish. The cafeteria setup allows customers to see the day's offerings, which typically include sisig with spicy chiles and citrus, kare-kare stew with beef and peanut sauce, perfectly sour sinigang soup, and richly flavored dinuguan. The generous portions consistently earn praise, with combination plates offering exceptional value. Saturday mornings feature an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 9am to noon, showcasing tapa with garlic-cured beef, longanisa sausage, and perfectly cooked garlic fried rice with sunny-side eggs. The lechon kawali arrives wonderfully crunchy with traditional dipping sauces, while the adobo maintains authentic oily richness. With ube ice cream topping their halo-halo and consistent quality across all dishes, Nanay's has become a beloved destination for Filipino families throughout the East Valley, drawing customers who appreciate both authenticity and the warm, accommodating staff who help newcomers navigate the menu.”
Beaumont, CA
“Millet's Cafe serves Filipino and Asian-fusion cuisine to Beaumont, a Riverside County city known for its outlet shopping and position along Interstate 10. With an impressive 4.6-star rating from 116 reviews, Millet's has established itself as a quality dining destination in a community where Filipino restaurants are less common than in major metropolitan areas. The cafe's location on Beaumont Avenue positions it to serve both local residents and travelers passing through on the I-10 corridor between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. The name 'Millet's' suggests family ownership, common among Filipino restaurants that bring personal recipes and home-cooking traditions to their commercial operations. The menu likely features Filipino cafe favorites-breakfast options like silog plates with garlic rice and eggs, lunch offerings including lumpia, pancit, and various meat preparations, and possibly Asian fusion dishes that broaden appeal beyond the Filipino community. Beaumont's Filipino population, while smaller than coastal areas, includes families working in healthcare, retail, and service industries who appreciate having authentic Filipino food available locally. The cafe model suggests casual dining with counter service or simple table service, emphasizing good food at reasonable prices. Millet's fills an important niche in Beaumont's dining landscape, providing Filipino flavors in an area where options are limited. The strong rating indicates successful execution of familiar favorites and possibly innovative dishes that keep customers returning.”
Suisun City, CA
“Bai Cebu Lechon's Suisun City location brings the celebrated roasted pig tradition of Cebu to the East Bay, serving authentic Cebuano lechon with the distinctive flavors that have made Cebu famous for this dish throughout the Filipino world. The restaurant specializes in whole roasted pig prepared using traditional Cebu methods, featuring the perfect balance of crispy skin and succulent, flavorful meat seasoned with lemongrass, garlic, and regional spices.”
Ridgecrest, CA
“Bahay Kubo brings authentic Kapampangan Filipino cuisine to Ridgecrest, serving the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake community with traditional home-style cooking in a cafeteria-style format. Named after the iconic Filipino bamboo stilt house, this family-owned restaurant is operated by Noel and Aida Tizon, who opened their first location after Noel served as head chef at the China Lake Naval base. Every dish follows strictly traditional recipes that Noel keeps in his head, while his wife Aida's 'superhuman' sense of smell ensures perfect seasoning.”
San Francisco, CA
“Mama Go's Filipino Cuisine made history as the FIRST Filipino restaurant in any U.S. airport when it opened at San Francisco International Airport's Harvey Milk Terminal 1 near Gate B18. Created by Lady Luck Gourmet, a family-owned business with over 50 years of Filipino culinary experience, Mama Go's has become a cultural milestone earning 'Best Filipino Food in San Francisco 2025' and featured in Food & Wine's recognition of SFO as 'Best Airport Food in America 2024.' The restaurant maintains an impressive 4.5-star rating with over 600 combined reviews, serving over 250,000 customers and 150,000+ lumpia since opening. Open daily 3:30am-11:30pm, Mama Go's offers quick-service Filipino cuisine designed for airport convenience, with dishes prepared in under 7 minutes. The menu emphasizes gluten-free, vegan-friendly options including innovative offerings with Chef Reina's vegan Filipino creations using OmniPork products. Featured by The Points Guy as one of '10 Airport Restaurants So Good You Won't Want to Leave the Terminal' and praised by Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan, Mama Go's represents Filipino cuisine's arrival on the global stage.”
Santa Clara, CA
“Tapsilog Cantina is a Filipino restaurant in Santa Clara with a strong 4.4-star rating from nearly 230 reviews. The name combines "tapsilog"-the classic Filipino breakfast of marinated beef tapa, sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (fried egg)-with "cantina," suggesting a casual, neighborhood eatery vibe. Tapsilog Cantina specializes in silog meals while offering a full menu of Filipino favorites. The restaurant serves various silog combinations featuring different proteins-tapsilog, tosilog with sweet pork, longsilog with Filipino sausage, and sisigsilog with citrus-spiced minced pork. Beyond breakfast dishes, the menu includes lumpia, pancit, adobo, and other Filipino classics. The "cantina" concept suggests a comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere where customers can enjoy satisfying Filipino meals throughout the day. Located on Homestead Road in Santa Clara, Tapsilog Cantina serves Silicon Valley's substantial Filipino-American community including tech workers, families, and students. Santa Clara's proximity to San Jose and Sunnyvale makes it accessible to a large Filipino population. The restaurant's nearly 230 reviews and strong rating demonstrate consistent quality and satisfied customers. Tapsilog Cantina represents the evolution of Filipino breakfast culture-traditionally an early morning meal, silog dishes have become all-day favorites served in modern restaurant settings. For Filipino-Americans in Silicon Valley, Tapsilog Cantina provides convenient access to comfort food, while for the broader tech community it offers an introduction to Filipino cuisine through approachable, flavorful dishes.”
Oakland, CA
“Señor Sisig has revolutionized Bay Area Filipino food through their innovative Filipino-Mexican fusion concept that began as a food truck in 2011 and expanded to multiple brick-and-mortar locations. Founded by Evan Kidera and Gil Payumo, the restaurant takes its name from the beloved Filipino dish sisig-traditionally crispy pork seasoned with calamansi and chili peppers-and reimagines it within Mexican culinary formats. Their signature California Burrito features sisig alongside french fries, cheese, and signature sauces, while their tacos, nachos, and quesadillas showcase how Filipino flavors translate beautifully into familiar handheld formats. This creative approach makes Filipino cuisine accessible to broader audiences while respecting the integrity of traditional flavors. The menu extends beyond sisig to include chicken adobo, lumpia, and tocino preparations, all adapted into fusion-style presentations. Señor Sisig's success demonstrates the natural affinity between Filipino and Mexican cuisines, both emphasizing bold flavors, communal eating, and satisfying comfort food. The Oakland location serves downtown's diverse lunch crowd and evening diners seeking flavorful, innovative fast-casual dining. The restaurant's popularity contributed significantly to the Filipino food movement in the Bay Area, proving that Filipino flavors can successfully integrate into mainstream food culture. With multiple locations across the Bay Area including food trucks and partnerships at sports venues, Señor Sisig has become a recognized brand that introduces thousands of diners to Filipino ingredients and cooking styles through a fusion lens that feels both adventurous and approachable.”
Poway, CA
“Lumpia House brings Filipino comfort food to Goose Creek, South Carolina, serving the significant military community near Joint Base Charleston with authentic Filipino cuisine. This restaurant provides a crucial taste of home for Filipino American service members and their families stationed at the base while also introducing Southern neighbors to Filipino culinary traditions. The menu features classic Filipino dishes prepared with traditional methods and authentic flavors, from perfectly fried lumpia to hearty adobo and pancit. The family-friendly atmosphere and generous portions make it a popular gathering spot for military families celebrating special occasions or simply craving familiar food. Lumpia House exemplifies the important role Filipino restaurants play in military communities across America.”
San Leandro, CA
“Tapsilog Express is a modern Filipino fast-food restaurant in San Leandro specializing in silog meals-the beloved Filipino breakfast dishes that combine sinangag (garlic fried rice) and itlog (fried egg) with various proteins. Founded in Hayward in 2014, Tapsilog Express expanded to San Leandro with a sleek, contemporary design that elevates traditional Filipino breakfast into fast-casual dining. With an impressive 4.3-star rating from 300 reviews, Tapsilog Express has become one of the most popular Filipino restaurants in the East Bay. The extensive menu features dozens of silog variations including their signature Tapsilog with marinated beef tapa, Tosilog with Filipino sweet pork tocino, Longsilog with sweet Filipino sausage, Sisigsilog with citrus-spiced minced pork, and Bangsilog with deboned milkfish. Additional options include Liemposilog with grilled pork belly, Adobosilog, Hotsilog with cheese-filled hotdogs, and Chorizosilog. Every silog comes with perfectly cooked garlic fried rice and a fried egg with runny yolk. Beyond silogs, the menu features crispy lumpia, pancit noodles, and Filipino desserts including their famous halo-halo shaved ice dessert and mais con yelo. Drinks include pineapple cooler, calamansi juice, and sago't gulaman. The restaurant's modern aesthetic with clean lines, bright lighting, and cashless payment system represents the evolution of Filipino dining for younger generations. Tapsilog Express serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with quick service, reasonable prices, and consistently delicious food that reminds customers of home while introducing Filipino cuisine to new audiences across the East Bay.”
Seattle, WA
“88 Cues brings proper Filipino classics to Seattle's vibrant food scene with a modern twist. Operating at various locations including the Fremont Winter Bridge Market and Edmonds Holiday Market, this establishment has earned a reputation for serving what many consider the best lumpia in the Seattle area. The menu features traditional Filipino household staples like chicken adobo prepared with soy, vinegar, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorn, alongside creative innovations like their Smokey Palabok Special with bonito flakes and soft boiled egg. Available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery through major platforms, 88 Cues maintains authenticity while making Filipino cuisine accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers to the cuisine.”
“Point-Point Joint brings authentic Filipino street food culture to East Hollywood with their specialized focus on pares, the beloved Filipino comfort food that combines tender beef with garlic fried rice. The restaurant's name references the Filipino tradition of pointing at various dishes in cafeteria-style eateries, a casual dining format that makes Filipino food accessible and approachable. Their signature dish, beef pares, features slowly braised beef in a savory-sweet sauce with star anise and soy, served alongside perfectly seasoned garlic rice and a clear beef broth soup. This classic Filipino combination has been fueling late-night diners, shift workers, and hungry students throughout the Philippines for generations, and Point-Point Joint faithfully recreates this experience in Los Angeles. The menu extends beyond pares to include other Filipino favorites like tapsilog breakfast combinations, crispy pork dishes, and satisfying noodle preparations. The restaurant caters to the vibrant East Hollywood and Silver Lake neighborhoods, areas with diverse populations that appreciate authentic ethnic cuisines. Point-Point Joint's approach emphasizes the honest, unpretentious nature of Filipino food-hearty portions, bold flavors, and affordable prices that reflect the democratic spirit of Filipino street dining. The restaurant serves as a late-night destination where the Filipino community gathers alongside food enthusiasts seeking substantial, flavorful meals. For Filipino-Americans craving the familiar taste of corner paresan joints from the homeland, Point-Point Joint delivers genuine flavors that transport diners back to the streets of Manila while contributing to Los Angeles' expanding Filipino food landscape.”
Bakersfield, CA
“Sarap Bakersfield brings authentic Filipino flavors to Central California's agricultural heartland, where 'sarap' - the Tagalog exclamation for delicious - perfectly captures their passion for exceptional Filipino cuisine. Located on Coffee Road, this newer establishment serves Bakersfield's substantial Filipino community while introducing others to traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients and made-to-order preparation that distinguishes them from typical steam-table service models.”
“Los Kuyas brings Filipino-American fusion cuisine to San Francisco's vibrant food scene, combining traditional Filipino flavors with California influences and modern culinary creativity. This restaurant appeals to adventurous eaters and Filipino Americans alike with its innovative approach to classic dishes and its willingness to experiment with flavor combinations. The name "kuya," meaning older brother in Tagalog, suggests a welcoming, family-style approach to dining. Los Kuyas fits perfectly into San Francisco's diverse and dynamic restaurant landscape, offering both familiar comfort foods and surprising new interpretations. The casual atmosphere and creative menu make it a popular spot for groups, date nights, and solo diners exploring the boundaries of Filipino-American cuisine.”
