7 restaurants serving Puto Bumbong
Los Angeles, CA
“Manila Sunset Los Angeles operates at 188 S Vermont Avenue as one of the original locations in the Manila Sunset chain founded by Ben and Lorna Halili in 1985 on Los Angeles's Sunset Boulevard, inspiring the restaurant's iconic name. This establishment serves the historic Filipino Town and Koreatown neighborhoods, maintaining the family's commitment to rare Filipino specialties rarely found even in the Philippines, including their famous pancit Malabon prepared from a well-guarded recipe from the fishing village of Malabon, plus bibingkang galapong and puto bumbong-traditional Christmas delicacies normally found only in Philippine church plazas during the holiday season. The Los Angeles location carries special significance as the birthplace of the Manila Sunset concept, originally intended to serve Filipinos in America who missed these traditional foods, later gaining popularity across all cultures. The restaurant evokes nostalgic feelings of sunset at Manila Bay, bringing memories of home-cooked meals and traditional Filipino celebrations.”
Cerritos, CA
“Manila Sunset Cerritos operates as one of the flagship Southern California locations of the Manila Sunset chain founded in 1985, serving the heart of Los Angeles County's Filipino community at 13347 South Street. This location maintains the family's commitment to rare Filipino specialties including bibingkang galapong and puto bumbong-Christmas delicacies traditionally found only in Philippine church plazas during the holiday season-alongside their famous pancit Malabon prepared from an original well-guarded recipe from the fishing village of Malabon. The restaurant features made-to-order grilled items including pork, chicken, beef, and calamari barbecues, all prepared fresh as customers wait. Cerritos's central location in Southeast LA County places it within easy reach of Filipino communities throughout the region, making it a popular destination for families seeking authentic Filipino flavors. The Manila Sunset name evokes the beautiful Philippine scenery of sunset at Manila Bay, bringing nostalgia and memories of home-cooked meals and traditional celebrations to Filipinos in America.”
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
“Manila Sunset Grille specializes in rare Filipino delicacies rarely found even in the Philippines, featuring their signature pancit Malabon made from a well-guarded Malabon village recipe and traditional Christmas treats like bibingkang galapong made from real 'galapong' and puto bumbong. The restaurant excels in made-to-order Filipino barbecues with fresh-grilled pork, chicken, beef, and calamari, plus authentic specialties like crispy pata, dinuguan, and comprehensive party platters. Located at 11815 Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga, they maintain a commitment to authentic, traditional flavors that evoke memories of home for Filipino families.”
Corona, CA
“Tony's Barbecue and Bibingkinitan combines Filipino BBQ with a unique specialty-bibingka-earning a 4.3-star rating in Corona. "Bibingkinitan" refers to a bibingka shop or place that specializes in bibingka, the beloved Filipino rice cake traditionally cooked in clay pots lined with banana leaves. Bibingka is especially popular during Christmas season in the Philippines, where it's sold by street vendors outside churches after early morning mass. Tony's creative dual concept pairs savory Filipino BBQ with sweet bibingka, offering both meal and dessert in one location. This combination makes sense in Filipino food culture-bibingka often serves as merienda (afternoon snack) or dessert after meals. Located on North McKinley Street near Manila Grill, Tony's contributes to a small Filipino restaurant cluster in Corona. The restaurant likely offers Filipino BBQ classics-chicken inasal, pork skewers, grilled meats-alongside fresh-baked bibingka and possibly other Filipino rice cakes and pastries. The bibingka specialty sets Tony's apart in Corona's Filipino dining scene, offering something unique that draws customers specifically for this treat. With 52 reviews and a solid 4.3 rating, Tony's has established a following among customers who appreciate both the BBQ and the rare opportunity to buy fresh bibingka regularly rather than waiting for special occasions. For Corona's Filipino community, Tony's Bibingkinitan preserves traditional Filipino food culture.”
North Hills, CA
“Manila Sunset North Hills specializes in rare Filipino delicacies rarely found even in the Philippines, including their signature pancit Malabon prepared from a well-guarded recipe from the fishing village of Malabon. They're renowned for traditional Christmas treats like bibingka made from real galapong and puto bumbong, plus elevated versions of classic dishes like crispy dinuguan topped with lechon kawali. The restaurant operates as pickup-only with made-to-order Filipino barbecues and authentic specialties that serve Filipino families throughout the San Fernando Valley.”
Tukwila, WA
“Manila Sunset Tukwila represents the Washington state location of the pioneering Filipino restaurant chain founded by Ben and Lorna Halili in 1985, bringing the family's authentic Filipino cuisine to the Seattle metro area. This restaurant carries on the Manila Sunset tradition of specializing in rare Filipino delicacies rarely found even in the Philippines, including their famous bibingkang galapong and puto bumbong-traditional Christmas treats normally found only in church plazas and roadside stalls during the holiday season. The chain's signature dish, pancit Malabon, follows an original well-guarded recipe from the fishing village of Malabon, prepared by one of the few cooks who truly knows this delicacy. Tukwila's location near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport places it along a major corridor serving the region's substantial Filipino population. Manila Sunset continues the family mission of serving Filipinos in America who have missed these foods while gaining approval from diners of all backgrounds curious about Filipino cuisine.”
National City, CA
“Manila Sunset Grille serves Rancho Cucamonga in California's Inland Empire as part of the Manila Sunset chain founded by the Halili family in 1985, bringing rare Filipino specialties to this growing suburban area at 11815 East Foothill Boulevard. This location maintains the chain's commitment to specializing in unique Filipino delicacies rarely found even in the Philippines, including their signature pancit Malabon from a well-guarded Malabon village recipe, plus bibingkang galapong and puto bumbong-Christmas treats traditionally found only in church plazas during the Philippine holiday season. The restaurant features made-to-order Filipino barbecues with pork, chicken, beef, and calamari all grilled fresh, plus authentic favorites like crispy pata, dinuguan, and arroz caldo. Rancho Cucamonga's location in the western Inland Empire serves Filipino families throughout the region. Manila Sunset Grille continues the family tradition of evoking memories of home for Filipinos in America through authentic, traditional flavors.”
