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| - Setting: I went here 3 times this past week. Being the last week of school, we had a couple potlucks. Therefore, nothing says my Filipino culture than bringing some deep fried goodness of egg roll called Lumpia. They were good enough to bring my wife here for dinner.
Ambiance: It looks like any other typical Filipino restaurant, but wait...there's a karaoke bar! Wait, did you say magic mic? Why yes I did. They have a full blown karaoke machine they play on Friday nights. I have not experienced it, but one of the workers say it is definitely a fun night. Boy, us Filipinos sure love our karaoke! Open seating with the definite Filipino feel. After growing up in Southern California, this looks and smells like a Filipino restaurant to me.
Food/Menu:
Lumpia - shanghai style, about 3 inches long, with a good amount of filling. Crispy, yet not too deep fried. Very good egg rolls though.
Halo Halo - a Filipino dessert with shaved ice, condensed milk, red bean, canned fruit, ube (sweet purple yam), and ice cream. They do a decent job. However, from my perspective, I don't think I have ever had a bad Halo Halo, as most taste the same to me.
Turon - a deep fried plantain banana. Need I say more? Okay, well it has a great caramelize coat around it with the crunch biting into a sweet plantain banana. And BAM! You got dessert.
Empanada - Tasty snack that will definitely fill you up...for wanting more!
Service: Seems family owned and they take care of their shop. No complaints!
Overall: With the limited amount of Filipino restaurants compared to where I grew up in Southern California. This place hits home in all the right areas. Whenever we need to taste our culture, we will be back Halo Halo!
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