9 restaurants serving Tocilog
Dallas, TX
“Marie's Kitchen operates as a small office deli inside Forest Green Building, specializing in Filipino silog plates featuring garlic rice and eggs paired with proteins like tocilog (marinated pork belly), tapsilog (thin sliced steak), and their signature ube pancakes with purple yam sauce. This family-run establishment combines traditional Filipino breakfast favorites with American deli offerings, serving fresh, quality food designed for busy office workers who need quick, satisfying meals.”
Daly City, CA
“Tselogs has emerged as one of Daly City's most beloved Filipino restaurants, celebrated for serving all-day Filipino breakfast in a vibrant, colorfully-decorated space. The restaurant specializes in "silogs" - the quintessential Filipino breakfast combination of garlic rice, fried egg, and various proteins, with the name combining "itlog" (egg) and the featured meat. Featured prominently in San Francisco's food scene including mentions in The Infatuation and Eater, Tselogs has earned recognition for executing traditional breakfast dishes with exceptional flavor and presentation. The sizzling sisigsilog stands out as a customer favorite, featuring moist, garlicky shredded chicken with a delightfully sour kick served on a hot plate. The tapsilog showcases perfectly caramelized marinated beef that customers consistently praise, while the longsilog features sweet Filipino sausage that appears on nearly every table. The restaurant's casual, family-friendly atmosphere enhanced by Filipino music creates an inviting environment for both nostalgic Filipino-Americans and curious newcomers. The menu extends beyond breakfast to include appetizers like habit-forming lumpia Shanghai and comfort dishes like beef pares. Customers also rave about the warm buko pie served a la mode - a coconut pie with light, flaky crust that provides the perfect ending to any meal. With multiple locations now across the Bay Area, Tselogs has successfully built a local mini-chain reputation for consistently delivering quality Filipino comfort food.”
Salt Lake City, UT
“Janis Filipino Cuisine serves Salt Lake City earning strong 4.5 rating across 76 reviews, bringing authentic Filipino comfort food to Utah's capital. Nestled in the Rose Park neighborhood, this family-run restaurant specializes in traditional silog bowls and home-cooked Filipino classics made with fresh ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Operating in Salt Lake City positions restaurant to serve Utah's growing Filipino community, offering one of the few authentic Filipino dining options in the state. The restaurant traces back to "carenderia days," honoring the tradition of Filipino home cooking where every dish is crafted with care. Customers consistently praise dishes for being fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned with that perfect rice-to-protein ratio reminiscent of home. The menu features classic comfort foods perfect for both Filipino-Americans seeking authentic flavors and curious diners exploring Filipino cuisine for first time. The vinegar-based sauces use coconut variety with fresh red onions, adding authentic tangy sweetness that cuts through rich dishes. Janis has earned reputation as best Filipino food in Salt Lake City, with passionate following drawn by consistently excellent execution of traditional recipes and welcoming atmosphere.”
Chicago, IL
“Kasama made history in 2022 as the world's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, a groundbreaking achievement that elevated Filipino cuisine onto the global stage. Founded by husband-and-wife team Tim Flores and Genie Kwon in Chicago's Ukrainian Village during the pandemic in July 2020, Kasama-Tagalog for 'together'-perfectly embodies their combined culinary vision. The restaurant operates as a dual concept: by day, it's a casual caf and bakery serving Filipino breakfast dishes like longanisa sandwiches, mushroom adobo, and tocilog alongside Kwon's exceptional French pastries including the bestselling Ube Basque Cake. By night, Kasama transforms into an elegant fine dining destination offering a 13-course tasting menu ($285) that showcases Flores's Filipino heritage with contemporary techniques. The restaurant has earned extraordinary acclaim beyond its Michelin star: James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant 2022, New York Times' 50 Places Most Excited About 2021, Eater's Best New Restaurants in America 2021, and Food & Wine's Top Restaurant 2024. Chef Flores draws from his Cavite roots and fine dining training at Oriole to create inventive dishes like maitake mushroom adobo with mussel emulsion, squid ink pancit with scallop conserva and Serrano ham, and the famous cassava cake with crab fat and trout roe. Kwon's pastry expertise shines in sophisticated desserts like halo-halo with Asian pear granita and pandan ice cream using Flores's mother's leche flan recipe. With over 1,800 reviews and exceptional ratings, Kasama books 45 days in advance for dinner service, though the caf operates first-come-first-serve starting at 9am with lines forming by 8:15am. The restaurant represents not just culinary excellence but Filipino pride worldwide, making traditional Filipino flavors accessible while maintaining authentic soul-warming comfort.”
Los Angeles, CA
“Kuya Lord is Chef Lord Maynard Llera's elevated fast-casual restaurant featuring regional Filipino dishes from Lucena City, Quezon Province, reimagined through classical French techniques he honed working at acclaimed LA kitchens like BESTIA. Born from a pandemic garage pop-up that gained a cult following, this James Beard Award-winning chef now operates from a 28-seat East Hollywood space, showcasing dishes like his signature 4-day Lucenachon (Filipino-style porchetta) and authentic Pancit Chami with over 20 ingredients. The restaurant has earned recognition in LA Times' 101 Best Restaurants for three consecutive years and uses premium ingredients sourced from local California farmers and specialty purveyors worldwide.”
Campbell, CA
“Founded by Campbell resident Ed Sanchez in 2012, Tapsilog Bistro transforms traditional Filipino cuisine into approachable comfort food while maintaining authentic flavors. The restaurant specializes in customizable silog plates where diners build their own combinations with proteins like crispy lechon kawali, sweet longanisa sausage, and tapsilog beef, all served with signature garlic rice and eggs. Operating with a casual sports bar atmosphere filled with Bay Area and Filipino memorabilia, Tapsilog has earned a 4.4-star rating from over 641 reviews by successfully bridging Filipino tradition with Silicon Valley's diverse palate.”
Lake Elsinore, CA
“Tapsi House Cafe & Grill specializes in "tapsilog" and other Filipino breakfast favorites served all day, with "tapsi" referring to the iconic Filipino dish of sweet, tender beef tapa. The restaurant name signals its focus on Filipino breakfast silogs - the combinations of garlic rice (sinangag), fried egg (itlog), and various proteins that form the foundation of Filipino breakfast culture. Located in Lake Elsinore in Riverside County, Tapsi House serves an area where Filipino restaurants remain relatively uncommon, making it an important resource for local Filipino families. The cafe and grill format suggests a casual, flexible dining experience where customers can enjoy traditional breakfast dishes any time of day, alongside other Filipino favorites from the grill. Beyond tapsilog, the menu likely includes other popular silogs like longsilog (with longganisa sausage), bangsilog (with milkfish), and tocilog (with sweet tocino pork), plus grilled items, pancit, lumpia, and other Filipino staples. The restaurant provides Inland Empire Filipinos with accessible authentic Filipino food in an area where such options are limited. For Lake Elsinore's Filipino community, Tapsi House represents more than just a restaurant - it's a gathering place where they can enjoy familiar flavors and share Filipino food culture with friends and neighbors. The all-day breakfast concept appeals to Filipino dining habits where breakfast foods are enjoyed at any hour, not just in the morning.”
Artesia, CA
“Mekeni Pinoy's Pride brings the authentic flavors of Pampanga to Artesia through its direct connection to Mekeni Food Corporation, one of the Philippines' most trusted food manufacturers. Located on Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia's vibrant Filipino commercial district, this restaurant specializes in showcasing Mekeni's renowned tocino, longanisa, and premium meat products that have been household staples across the Philippines for generations. The restaurant proudly serves traditional Filipino breakfast combinations and classic dishes, offering both nostalgic flavors for the Filipino diaspora and authentic introductions for newcomers to Filipino cuisine.”
“The Original Kadok's Restaurant has served Daly City's Filipino community for decades, establishing itself as a longstanding fixture on Mission Street. Operating as a traditional Filipino restaurant, Kadok's offers an extensive menu of home-style Filipino dishes in a casual, no-frills setting. The restaurant emphasizes its "original" status, distinguishing itself in a neighborhood filled with Filipino dining options. Known for serving hearty portions at reasonable prices, Kadok's caters to customers seeking familiar comfort food in an unpretentious environment. The menu covers the full spectrum of Filipino favorites from breakfast silogs to dinner entrees, with particular attention to dishes that appeal to Filipino-American families. The restaurant has witnessed the evolution of Daly City's Filipino population over the years, adapting while maintaining its commitment to traditional preparations. While the ambiance remains simple and straightforward, regulars appreciate the consistent quality and the sense of community the restaurant provides. For many Filipino-Americans in the area, Kadok's represents a reliable neighborhood spot where you can count on satisfying meals that remind you of home cooking, served without pretension or fuss.”
