12 restaurants serving Laing
Martinez, CA
“Lulu's Kusina ("kusina" meaning kitchen in Tagalog) brings home-style Filipino cooking to Martinez in the East Bay, offering authentic dishes prepared with traditional methods and family recipes. This intimate restaurant creates a warm, welcoming environment where customers feel like guests in a Filipino home kitchen. The menu features classic Filipino comfort foods made from scratch daily, with flavors that transport diners to the Philippines. Lulu's serves as an important cultural anchor for the Filipino community in Contra Costa County while also introducing non-Filipinos to the rich, layered flavors of Philippine cuisine. The casual atmosphere and generous portions make it a popular spot for family meals, casual lunches, and those seeking authentic Filipino home cooking.”
Los Angeles, CA
“Manila Inasal has emerged as one of Los Angeles's most acclaimed Filipino restaurants since opening in Silver Lake in 2023, founded by Chef Natalia Moran and her siblings who began cooking from their Manila home during the 2020 pandemic to feed frontline workers. This critically acclaimed establishment earned praise from The Infatuation and LA Times for reimagining Filipino cuisine with creativity, precision, and heart through elevated dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern presentation. Located at 240 Virgil Avenue, the restaurant evolved from a ghost kitchen in Echo Park to a full-service dining experience featuring live music performances, often with the owner's father playing guitar under neon lights while customers celebrate birthdays and special occasions in a lively family-reunion atmosphere. The menu showcases innovative takes on Filipino classics including laing reimagined as a dip with housemade focaccia, crab-stuffed tortang talong with roe and calamansi aioli, and kare kare in macadamia nut and crab fat gravy. The signature chicken inasal and flavorful milkfish inasal with green chile sauce represent perfectly executed traditional dishes, while creative offerings like arroz caldo arancini demonstrate the kitchen's playful fusion approach. With exceptional desserts including ube mochi brownie, coconut custard, and bibingka, plus weekend live music and BYOB policy, Manila Inasal has become a must-visit destination for both Filipino families seeking elevated comfort food and adventurous diners discovering Filipino cuisine in refined, memorable ways.”
Duarte, CA
“Art's Kitchen is a beloved San Gabriel Valley treasure specializing in authentic Filipino turo-turo style dining. This takeout-only storefront offers a steam table education in Filipino cooking, with a score of dishes ready to go that can be studied and considered as you assemble your meal. Founded by Art and his staff who provide detailed explanations of traditional dishes, the restaurant serves everything from classic chicken and pork adobo to more adventurous offerings like Art's signature sisig, which the late Anthony Bourdain once claimed was the world's best drinking food.”
San Francisco, CA
“Kusina Ni Tess brings authentic Filipino flavors from a small town in the Philippines to San Francisco's heart at 237 Ellis Street, focusing on fresh vegetables, quality ingredients, and competitive prices served with genuine warmth. This family-style restaurant specializes in all-day Filipino breakfast dishes featuring classic silog combinations, with daily rotating menu offerings that showcase traditional comfort food prepared with care and attention to detail. Known for their friendly staff who provide samples and guidance to newcomers, the restaurant creates a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel at home while experiencing the rich culinary traditions of the Philippines.”
Larkfield-Wikiup, CA
“Tambayan Filipino Eatery brings authentic Filipino cuisine to Santa Rosa's Wine Country, with "tambayan" meaning a gathering place or hangout spot in Filipino. Owned by Chef Roy Fernando and his family, this eatery has established itself as Sonoma County's premier Filipino restaurant since opening. The family-owned establishment specializes in home-style Filipino cooking prepared from scratch daily using fresh ingredients, with menu items that cover the full spectrum of Filipino favorites from breakfast silogs to dinner specialties. The restaurant serves dishes presented on banana leaves, adding an authentic touch that transports diners to the Philippines. Standouts include their chicken adobo, lechon kawali with perfectly crispy skin and tender meat, bangus (milkfish) prepared traditionally, and kare-kare with rich peanut sauce. The lumpia earns consistent praise as exceptional, while the halo-halo dessert provides the perfect sweet ending. The menu accommodates various dietary needs with vegetarian options like pinakbet and laing (taro leaves in coconut milk), and daily specials keep regular customers coming back. The casual, family-friendly atmosphere enhanced by outdoor seating and welcoming service creates an inviting environment where Filipino-Americans can enjoy nostalgic flavors and newcomers can discover Filipino cuisine. For Sonoma County's Filipino community, Tambayan serves as more than a restaurant - it's a cultural gathering place in an area where Filipino dining options are limited. The restaurant has successfully introduced Filipino flavors to Wine Country's diverse food scene, earning praise from both Filipino and non-Filipino diners.”
Hamilton Township, NJ
“Kusina Ni Inang honors the memory of Ising Jordan (Inang), a beloved cook from La Paz, Tarlac Province, whose passion for authentic Filipino cuisine lives on through family recipes perfected over generations. Founded to share Inang's cherished cooking traditions with Hamilton Township and Central Jersey, the restaurant serves traditional Filipino favorites including BBQ pork, sweet and sour cod fish, and sweet plantain rolls in a cafeteria-style setting with quick, friendly service. The restaurant's name translates to "Inang's Kitchen," reflecting its mission to deliver home-cooked Filipino meals that feel like dining with family. With generous portions, reasonable prices, and a welcoming atmosphere, Kusina Ni Inang has become a destination for both Filipino families seeking authentic tastes of home and adventurous eaters discovering nilagang baka, pork binagoongan, and other regional specialties. The restaurant also features a small retail section with Filipino snacks and ingredients.”
San Diego, CA
“Pampanga's Cuisine brings the culinary traditions of the Pampanga province, known as the culinary capital of the Philippines, to San Diego's Clairemont Mesa. Named after the region renowned for its legendary cooks and rich food culture, this restaurant specializes in authentic Kapampangan dishes alongside popular Filipino favorites. Pampanga province is famous for its sisig, which originated there, along with distinctive preparations of pork, unique sauces, and bold flavors that set its cuisine apart. This restaurant honors that heritage by serving traditional recipes passed down through generations. The menu features classic Filipino comfort food including various adobo preparations, kare kare, crispy pata, and of course, authentic Pampangan sisig prepared in the traditional style. With 373 reviews averaging 4.5 stars, customers consistently praise the authentic flavors, generous portions, and friendly family-run atmosphere. The Clairemont Mesa location serves San Diego's Filipino community with food that tastes like home while introducing others to the sophisticated cuisine of the Philippines' culinary heartland. Pampanga's Cuisine offers both dine-in and takeout, making it accessible for casual meals and family gatherings. The restaurant stands as a testament to Pampangan culinary pride, bringing regional specialties and traditional Filipino hospitality to Southern California.”
New York, NY
“Mama Fina's serves New York City with authentic Filipino home-style cooking, bringing grandmother's recipes to one of America's most diverse food cities. This restaurant emphasizes traditional Filipino dishes prepared with the love and care associated with mama's cooking. Operating in New York City's competitive restaurant scene, Mama Fina's focuses on authentic flavors and generous portions that define Filipino hospitality. The city's substantial Filipino population provides a built-in customer base while the diverse, adventurous dining public creates opportunities to introduce Filipino cuisine to new audiences. Mama Fina's exemplifies the role of Filipino restaurants in preserving culinary traditions while sharing them with broader communities.”
“Lutong Bahay Restaurant serves Los Angeles with authentic Filipino home-style cooking in a city with one of the largest Filipino populations outside the Philippines. This restaurant competes in LA's vibrant Filipino food scene by focusing on traditional preparation methods and the authentic flavors that define genuine lutong bahay cooking. The menu emphasizes classic Filipino comfort foods prepared the way Filipino grandmothers have made them for generations, offering both nostalgia for Filipino Americans and genuine cultural experience for curious diners. In a city where Filipino food has gained mainstream recognition, Lutong Bahay maintains its commitment to traditional, unpretentious home cooking that honors Filipino culinary heritage. The restaurant serves as a neighborhood favorite for Filipino families seeking authentic flavors without fusion trends or modern reinterpretations.”
Hackensack, NJ
Raritan, NJ
Fairfield, CA
“Bicol Express takes its name from the famous spicy Filipino dish originating from the Bicol region, known for its fiery chilies and coconut milk-based dishes. The restaurant specializes in traditional Filipino cuisine with emphasis on the bold, spicy flavors characteristic of Bicol region cooking. Bicol Express serves the Solano County Filipino community with authentic Filipino dishes prepared using traditional methods and seasonings. The restaurant's name signals its commitment to authentic Filipino flavors, particularly the spicier dishes that food enthusiasts seek. Located in Fairfield near Travis Air Force Base and amid growing Filipino population, Bicol Express provides Filipino comfort food with the authentic heat and flavor that defines Bicolano cuisine.”
