"0"^^ . "Update: \nManila Supermarket and the Filipino restaurant inside it closed permanently on Monday, May 18, 2009. This recession is really wreaking havoc on business establishments, and on our pocketbooks as more and more budget-friendly establishments fold. \n\nMy previous review:\nI was saddened by the demise of the Philippine Asian Seafood Market on West Bell Rd., since that is where I used to buy stuff for Filipino dishes that I cook (rather infrequently, as other ethnic cuisines are easier to prepare). But then I discovered Manila Supermarket after seeing an ad in an Asian newspaper. It turns out that they have a greater selection of Filipino (and other Asian) goods, at prices that are easy on the budget. \n\nAs an added bonus, tucked away at the far end of the supermarket (really hidden from view unless you go to the far end of the establishment, to the left after you enter) is a Filipino restaurant, serving authentic Filipino dishes \"turo-turo style\" - meaning, they are displayed in hot trays and you just point to the entrees you want to have with your rice. The servings are generous and cheap -- a meal consisting of rice and 1 entree costs 4 bucks, and a 2-entree combo with rice costs just 5 bucks. Don't expect a fancy setting, though. It really is like dining in a restaurant in a market area in Manila. And typical of a lot of Filipino restaurants in the U.S., they close really early, at 6 PM for this establishment. You'll have to go next door to the Asian Bistro to get Filipino food after 6 PM."^^ . . . "2009-05-01T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . "3"^^ . "2"^^ .