This is the type of place I really love and usually give 5 stars to. It's my kind of place (an out of the way dive)... but alas, I was not thrilled for several reasons. Upon entering I did not smell the tasty meats simmering and cooking. Instead, my nose was hit with incense burning. The owner said she was burning incense to attract customers. Apparently it was a spiritual thing.... like a rain dance during a drought. Don't get me wrong, I grew up in the seventies and I can appreciate the odor of burning incense... although usually we burned incense to hide the smell of other burning substances... anyway, I digress.... when I eat in a restaurant I want to smell the cooking and the food.... not burning incense. I thought the meats tasted great. The little lumpia egg rolls were a true treat. I loved them.
Unfortunately, my brother and I both experienced some digestive flip flops after our lunch. Despite that, I'm still going back and may have to edit this review. I'm still rooting for this place.