8 restaurants serving Wings
Tucson, AZ
“BobaKingandWings brings Filipino-influenced cuisine and boba beverages to Tucson, combining chicken wings with Filipino flavors and popular boba drinks. The restaurant offers fusion-style wings alongside boba tea selections, creating an approachable entry point for Tucson diners discovering Filipino flavors. BobaKingandWings prepares wings with Filipino-inspired seasonings and sauces while offering comprehensive boba tea options that appeal to Arizona's growing boba culture. As a Filipino-influenced establishment in Arizona where Filipino restaurants are relatively rare, BobaKingandWings introduces Filipino flavors to mainstream audiences through familiar formats like wings and boba. The concept represents creative approaches to sharing Filipino cuisine in new markets.”
Jacksonville Beach, FL
“Abstrakt Filipino Essence has emerged as Jacksonville Beach's most acclaimed Filipino restaurant, evolving from a beloved food truck at Court Urban Food Park to a permanent Beach Boulevard location where chef-owner JoJo Hernandez showcases contemporary Filipino cuisine. As a leader of Northeast Florida's #morethanlumpia movement, Hernandez elevates Filipino food beyond the expected, incorporating traditional family recipes with sophisticated twists that highlight the complexity and nuances of diasporan Filipino cooking. The restaurant's modernist dining room features blonde wood tables and tropical accents including a photographic sugarcane mural, creating an atmosphere that balances contemporary style with Filipino warmth. Abstrakt's menu features accomplished dishes like kare-kare with pureed eggplant and fermented fish paste, chicken tocino with maple-Sriracha aioli, and exceptional desserts including cassava cake rich with coconut and condensed milk, plus turon with caramel and ube ice cream that critics call dazzling. With nearly 300 reviews earning a 4.8 rating, Abstrakt Filipino Essence demonstrates that Filipino cuisine can compete at high culinary levels while maintaining the soul and hospitality that define Filipino food culture.”
Nyack, NY
“Karenderya has earned national acclaim since opening in Nyack in 2017, named among Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America 2018 and earning Chef Paolo Garcia Mendoza a James Beard Foundation Semifinalist nomination for Best Chef: New York State in 2023. This casual, family-owned restaurant draws inspiration from carinderias-the affordable roadside eateries found throughout the Philippines-while incorporating modern interpretations of Southeast Asian flavor profiles. Chef Paolo grew up in Pasay City before moving to Brooklyn at age 15, training at the Institute of Culinary Education and working under renowned chefs including Floyd Cardoz and Geoffrey Zakarian before establishing his own kitchen. Co-owner Cheryl Baun, a Rockland County native with deep Filipino community involvement, partnered with Paolo to raise awareness about Filipino culture through food. The restaurant operates from modest quarters on Main Street that feel like an old dining room with secondhand furniture, creating unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere. Karenderya's menu offers both traditional Filipino dishes and contemporary creations available as rice bowls or sandwiches, making Filipino cuisine accessible to new diners. Signature items include the exceptional tamarind chicken wings, perfectly executed pork belly, garlic rice bowls with choice of proteins, beef tapa with soy-lime-ginger marinade, and ginataang vegetables in coconut milk. The restaurant offers special mini kamayan feasts for two on select nights, serving food communally without plates or utensils in traditional Filipino style. With consistent quality, fresh ingredients, and Paulo's skilled execution, Karenderya has become essential dining in Nyack while elevating Filipino cuisine's profile in the broader American restaurant landscape.”
Kensington, MD
“Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly specializes in Cebu-style boneless lechon belly, founded by Chef Javier Fernandez who was born on the island of Cebu, renowned worldwide for having the best lechon. After traveling throughout Cebu to perfect his technique, Chef Ja ("Kuya" meaning "big brother") created his signature boneless pork belly masterpiece with impossibly crispy skin and succulent meat that captures authentic Cebuano flavors. The fast-casual restaurant has earned extraordinary recognition including Food & Wine Magazine's Best Place to Eat Filipino Food in Maryland, Eater DC's 38 Standout Dining Destinations, RAMMYS finalist nominations, Washingtonian Best of Washington, and an invitation to cook at the James Beard House. Starting as a weekend pop-up that grew into a beloved destination with serious crowds and loyal fans, Kuya Ja's serves family-style Filipino dishes including famous Fili Wings with adobo glaze, Arroz Caldo chicken porridge, Pork Belly Sisig, and Tortang Talong eggplant omelette, all reflecting Chef Ja's passion for authentic Filipino flavors.”
Oakland, CA
“Lucky Three Seven stands as Oakland's pioneering brick-and-mortar Filipino restaurant, founded in 2013 by cousins Mark Legaspi and Artger "Jun" Anabo with their Auntie Cielito. This East Oakland institution gained legendary status for its G-Fire Wings, adapted from the grandmother's recipe, and its role in introducing authentic Filipino flavors to Oakland's diverse community. The restaurant's vibrant exterior displays the Philippine flag colors, while the interior features family portraits and graffiti art celebrating East Bay culture. Lucky Three Seven transcends being just a restaurant, serving as a community hub that hosts annual Christmas food giveaways and collects school supplies for Oakland youth. Despite tragedy when co-owner Anabo was killed in 2022, the restaurant continues his legacy of community service and cultural pride. The cash-only establishment serves generous portions of street-style Filipino favorites alongside innovative dishes that have earned national recognition.”
“The Lumpia Company revolutionized Filipino food in the Bay Area by elevating the humble lumpia into a culinary art form, co-founded by food entrepreneur Alex Retodo and backed by legendary Bay Area rapper E-40. Since 2015, this innovative restaurant has expanded from a single location to multiple Bay Area outposts, demonstrating the mainstream appeal of creative Filipino cuisine. The Lumpia Company specializes in handcrafted lumpia-Filipino deep-fried spring rolls-offering both traditional favorites and fusion-inspired creations that push culinary boundaries. Their bestselling Bacon Cheeseburger Lumpia wraps ground beef, smoked bacon, and cheddar cheese in crispy lumpia wrapper, served with signature "moo moo" sauce combining banana ketchup, mayo, and relish. Traditional offerings include Pork & Shrimp Shanghai and Chicken Tinola Lumpia, while creative variations feature street corn, kale and mushroom, and even dessert lumpias like Peach Mango Cobbler. The Oakland Brooklyn Basin flagship location offers full restaurant service with craft beer selection, arcade games, outdoor seating, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for watching sports or gathering with friends. Beyond lumpia, the menu includes BBQ chicken skewers, adobo seasoned wings, rice plates, and Filipino-inspired sides. The Lumpia Company's success story represents the evolution of Filipino food from niche ethnic cuisine to celebrated mainstream offering, proving that Filipino flavors can compete in the fast-casual dining market. With locations throughout the Bay Area, partnerships at Oracle Park Stadium, and frozen take-home options, The Lumpia Company has become a recognized brand that introduces Filipino food to diverse audiences while maintaining the authentic flavors that Filipino-Americans love.”
San Francisco, CA
“Señor Sisig's Mission District location on Valencia Street stands as the original brick-and-mortar restaurant that transformed the beloved food truck into a permanent San Francisco institution. Opened in 2019 at 990 Valencia Street, this was founders Evan Kidera and Gil Payumo's first restaurant after nearly a decade of food truck success. The Mission location carries exceptional ratings with 740 reviews at 4.5 stars, demonstrating consistent quality and strong community support. This restaurant pioneered Señor Sisig's evolution from mobile food service to full-service dining, carefully translating the food truck experience into a permanent space while retaining the energetic vibe and accessibility that made the trucks popular. The Valencia Street location features the full Señor Sisig menu including their signature Tosilog Burrito with Filipino sweet pork tocino, adobo garlic rice, fried egg, and fresh tomatoes served with peppered vinegar. Their sisig burritos and tacos showcase the classic Pampangan dish in Mexican-American formats that have become their trademark. The restaurant offers beer on tap, optional ube (purple yam) tortillas, and the ability to customize spice levels from mild to spicy. Located in the heart of the Mission's vibrant dining corridor, Señor Sisig became an anchor for Filipino representation in San Francisco's food scene. The restaurant's success during the pandemic-when their food truck fleet had to shut down-proved the strength of their brick-and-mortar concept and paved the way for subsequent locations. For San Francisco's Filipino community and the broader Mission District dining scene, this location represents Filipino-Mexican fusion done right.”
Long Beach, CA
“The Noypitz Bar & Grill combines Filipino cuisine with a sports bar atmosphere, creating a unique dining and social experience in Long Beach. The name "Noypitz" plays on "Pinoy" (Filipino), suggesting a casual, contemporary approach to Filipino food and entertainment. Located on Carson Street in east Long Beach, this establishment serves as both a restaurant and bar, offering Filipino dishes alongside a beverage program in an environment conducive to watching sports and socializing. The bar and grill format distinguishes Noypitz from traditional Filipino restaurants by creating a more casual, pub-like atmosphere where customers can enjoy Filipino food while watching games, meeting friends, or unwinding after work. This concept appeals particularly to younger Filipino-Americans seeking familiar flavors in a more contemporary social setting than conventional Filipino eateries provide. The menu likely features Filipino favorites prepared with perhaps some modern twists or presentations that suit the bar and grill format - items that pair well with drinks and social dining. For Long Beach's Filipino community, Noypitz offers an alternative to traditional Filipino restaurants, providing a space where Filipino food meets American sports bar culture. The establishment represents the evolution of Filipino dining options, catering to second and third-generation Filipino-Americans who want authentic Filipino flavors in settings that reflect their contemporary lifestyle.”
