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| - I'd been craving Filipino food recently, so I decided to stop in here to satisfy that feeling. Kapit Bahay, located in the Chinatown Plaza, probably has the most authentic traditional Filipino dishes I've had in Vegas so far.
The name of the restaurant, which loosely translates to "neighbor's house," is fitting because the interior decor might remind someone of a traditional Filipino household. The inside is small and does not have a lot of tables, so it fills up quick. The staff was super friendly to me and was quick to serve, despite it being a little busy in there. Just on the other side of the food line, there's a grocery area where filipino snacks and other products (eskinol, efficascent oil, etc.) are sold.
They give out big portions at a good price, so it's pretty affordable (even if you do decide to get extra items or things from their grocery section). I had the kaldereta, pork adobo, and their chicken tinola. All were very flavorful and SUPER close to how my mom makes filipino food (but let's be honest, nothing ever beats your family's cooking).
They didn't have labels for their food, so you'd either have to ask about them or know for yourself what you're getting. I don't think their menu is set, so it's basically whatever they decide to cook that day is what they'll be serving. I'm pretty sure they always have the popular "staple" dishes like Adobo and Lechon available all the time.
Overall, I think this place is definitely for those people who love filipino food in the style closest to it's roots (and yes, sometimes being "too oily" is part of that). The food is very authentic, affordable, and you get good portions! A must-try if you want to try food that reminds you of home.
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