Tambayan Filipino Food

My son & I dined at Tambayan for a late lunch after a day of exploring the city. The place is spacious with lots of seating options at the time we went. We were seated promptly, our orders were taken after we had enough time to scroll through the menu, and our food came expeditiously. The food was DELICIOUS and the portions were great!!! I also love the mini sari-sari store display where you can take pics.

Arguably the best Filipino restaurant in Phoenix. There are plenty of Filipino restaurants around (with mostly pre-made and cold food) but what sets this Tambayan restaurant apart from others are the authentic flavors, made-to-order setup and food variety they offer. And their Halo Halo? Hands down - That’s the best one in town.

My friend Chloe recommend Tambayan Filipino Food in Phoenix and it was SO GOOD!!!! I had the pork adobo plate and it was so flavorful, I highly recommend! If you aren’t familiar with pork adobo, it is a dish cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, brown sugar and extra spices. I also had a bite of everyone’s else’s dishes and they were all so good, stay tuned for a future blog post. My favorite was the sisig (medley of chopped fried pork belly, onions, ginger, chili peppers tossed in a tangy, mild spicy tasty and savoring dressing) so I’ll definitely get that next time! This restaurant also has karaoke so I’ll try that next time as well 😎 What are you all eating this week?

It was ok. We got 2 orders of Lumpia, 1 order of meat/veggie Pancit and 1 order of pot stickers. Total was $42.00. If you get Lumpia, know that they are like half the size of normal Limpia. They were like 1.5 bites each. So that was a bummer. The pancit was a smaller portion than what I hoped for. Especially for $13.50. Pot stickers weren’t any better than the frozen kind you buy at the store. The flavor for everything was meh. My girlfriend, who enjoys all things Asian, said she’d rather eat cereal than the food we got. I agreed the flavor was mediocre at best. All and all, it wasn’t worth the money for what you got and we probably wouldn’t order there again.

This was enjoyable, but I think the quality and atmosphere need some work. I had come in with my family for brunch, and was surprised how cold it was inside. It took a while for us to warm up, but the noticeable chill was a bit much. We were greeted and got our order in. It seemed like they thrive with family style orders where you buy entrees to share with the table. I wish they had gone over that in the beginning and really pushed for that, it would have added more to the atmosphere and story of Filipino culture is sharing and we want to share our meals with you. That was lacking. We made our orders, and the one taking our order was a bit taken back on our lack of ordering? I think they were trying to upsell, but they didn't know how to do that. As for the food, I can only speak for myself and my spouse. My order was the crispy kare-kare - which had very good crispy pork! But sauce for karekare seemed to be missing something and was still a little grainy. The vegetables included were not as cooked down as it could have been. I also give rice with my entree, and for being open for 30 mins, the rice was not as fluffy and soft as it should have been... My husband ordered longganisa for breakfast, and while it was good, he was given one fried egg. The portion seemed too small for what he was ordering. This place has time for improvement and could really become something for the Phoenix area. But because I live in the East Valley, I already have quality pinoy food accessible to me.

Woww the flavors are delicious here 🤩 we tried all kinds of dishes to get the full experience , definitely coming back for the yummy food we had 😊 But , the staff are soo friendly and helpful at first and then after you get your food they disappear 🤷 its kind of sad because you could totally leave without paying because nobody comes to check on you or refill any drinks . And you have to wave your hand or ask the bus boy to get a waitress so you can pay the bill or get a to-go box. So hopefully they will fix this 👍👍😊.

I have been seeing this place online and haven’t had any Filipino food since I left California. I was excited to go finally. The only reason why I can’t give 5 stars is because most of the items on the menu contain pork and my family doesn’t eat pork. But the chicken skewers and the vegetable pancit were bomb!!!! I did have to wait a while for my food but the staff are super friendly and even gave me a free dessert. Puto cake was so good I’ve never had it but it was delicious

I've been a fan of Tambayan Filipino Food truck for a while, and their new brick-and-mortar location in Phoenix is fantastic! The party platters are a genius idea for groups, making it so easy to enjoy a variety of delicious dishes. The lumpia and chicken skewers are to die for – absolutely mouthwatering. Plus, the convenience of online ordering and being open 7 days a week makes it even better. Highly recommend checking them out!

Food was delicious, I got the kare-kare and vegetable lumpia. Halo halo for dessert. Service was great. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Ambiance was very pleasant, they have a sari sari store replica which brought a lot of great childhood memories to me. The items inside was real and for sale too

had an amazing experience at Tambayan! The food was absolutely incredible--authentic Filipino flavors that were rich, comforting, and perfectly seasoned. Every dish was made with care, and you could taste the freshness in every bite. The service was warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. If you're looking for delicious Filipino food, Tambayan is a must-try. I'll definitely be coming back!

Food is delicious and fast service,ambiance is good enough .The owner is very nice and also the servers.I highly recommend Tambayan.You will never regret going to this restaurant.

Ordered food for a gathering at the house. Called it in 2 days prior & the assistance that was provided was great. I was even able to pay via Zelle since the order was made through the phone. When I came to pick it up from the restaurant, the food wasn't quite ready, but it was an hour after opening. It's a Sunday, so it was already busy as you can imagine. They helped me pack the food in the car respectfully as to avoid possible spillage. The containers they were in were secure. If the prior comments haven't already mentioned it, the food tastes so good. Even though the restaurant is located in Phoenix & I'm located in Gilbert, it's worth the go!

I heard this place was newer so we came to check it out! It was pretty cold out that day and going inside didn't make a difference. Not sure why it was kept so cold indoors. There was sari sari store in the back, a karaoke machine next to the entrance and there were probably 2-3 family's inside already when we arrived even though they had JUST opened. It didn't take long for the place to fill up though! And I mean, it was full. Order: * ube horchata * bangus I've never heard of the combo ube + horchata and being a fan of both it was a must try. That was gone fast in record time. It was DELICIOUS! I'm still sad that we didn't order one to go lol The bangus was fair. It was too salty for me. I usually like to drown it in soy sauce but I couldn't because there was already so much spice added.

Absolute fantastic surprise! My good friend and I were treated so well, like family. Don't be fooled by the exterior, it's immaculate inside and the food is beyond!!!! The service is amazing and Liza, our waitress, was the best! We came at the perfect time, as karaoke was being set up! So we were entertained as we ate! So for food, we ordered pancit with meat and veggies, 30 piece lumpia (so we could have enough for leftovers), BBQ pork skewer rice plate, a pork adobo rice plate, and the calamansi juice for each of us as the beverages! I'd seen this place before, maybe at a food festival, don't quote me on this, but could've been a Yelp recommendation... either way, we came, we ate, we left stuffed, and we will be back!!!

There is a lot of improvement for the menu and I think the service. I had visited with family on Sunday morning when they opened and was taken back by how cold and drafty it was inside. Climate control sets the mood and tone A LOT, so walking into a restaurant where its cold inside was not very comfortable. We were seated right away, but the service was a little lackluster. I think they have some upselling skills to work on, because instead of trying to encourage to try other items, the server almost shamed us. That was weird. We waited a long time for our food, and I understand that they had just opened, but was nothing prepared at all? I can only speak for the quality of my order and what my spouse had to say. My order was the crispy kare-kare which I was very excited for. I believe the sauce for the kare-kare along with the vegetables could have been cooked down a little longer. It was too grainy, and the vegetables were still raw which was not good with the kare-kare. The actual crispy pork was great. I was served rice and bagoóng along with my order. The rice was not fluffy at all, and that's strange for a place that just opened. My spouse ordered the longganisa breakfast plate and he did enjoy it, but he was expecting at least two fried eggs, not one. There is a lot that could be worked on, but I don't think we will go out of our way to drive here. If we somehow find ourselves here for dinner service, maybe we can get a better experience!

With this restaurant being in a prime location on Camelback, I've driven past this place a few times and always wanted to stop by. We finally had the chance to come here tonight for dinner, and we left very pleased! My boyfriend is Filipino, and he's always looking for good, authentic Filipino food like what we used to find back home in the Bay Area. Let me start off my saying we'll definitely be coming back here to bring his parents next time. Tonight we tried the sizzling sisig and pancit overload, and it was so good. The flavors worked so well together, everything was nice and savory, and it was exactly what we were looking for. The service here was also amazing. Aside from a small mistake on our bill (we were accidentally charged for the large halo halo instead of the regular one and didn't notice until after we paid, but they quickly refunded us), everyone was very welcoming and the service was quick. Definitely a great family owned restaurant that values their customers. The decor in this restaurant is really cute and displays from the Filipino culture. The menu also says they have karaoke every night from 5-9 pm! This is a great place to try for authentic Filipino food, they have an extensive menu so there's something for everyone.

Guuuuys! This place is so good! I was skeptical at first bc I'm Filipino and the menu options was just ok for me. But don't let it stop you from trying. It was very authentic tasting. The lechon Kawali was crunchy on the outside and the tender and juicy on the inside. The pork bbq skewers tasted fantastic as well. The meat was tender also! The seasoning on the bbq was very Filipino tasting. Fantastic flavors. The crispy kare kare was spot on as well. The veggies were cooked perfectly. The kare kare sauce wasn't salty and right amount of peanuts. If you are a lechon lover this place is very much worth it. The service was very good. Such nice sweet waiters making sure we're ok. They have karaoke also if yall wanna sing. Overall we had a great family dinner here and will be back.

The first time I tried this restaurant was thru there site they used uber drive to deliver there food, i ordered kare-kare and i know that bagoong is expensive but they still have a little bit of bagoong but it still need more. I liked there Takoyaki, i would say the portion of octopus was good and it's big too, the thai tea was the best. my husband like there Dinuguan and i like it too. they also have some kakanin like bibingka, kutsinta, puto, puto flan and some other more. There Sari Sari store was so cute and you can buy there as well the Royal cost $5 but it was really worth it. the lady was really nice (i forgot to ask her name) but she was really nice to me and to my husband. I will definitely go back to try more of there products

The food was incredible, I couldn't stop eating! Everything was flavorful and delicious. The service was friendly, and I appreciated the variety of Filipino desserts available for purchase at the register (note: these are cash-only). However, they do accept cards for dinner payments. There was plenty of seating, and while it looks like the building used to be a KBBQ restaurant, some tables still have built-in structures that block foot space. Not all tables had this issue, and it wasn't a big deal for me. I'll definitely be back the next time I visit Arizona!

As as a pinay, I give this place my stamp of approval. If you want Authentic Filipino eats, go here! I've had their food truck before and liked the food so I had a feeling I'd like the restaurant too.... The restaurant is big with ample seating and parking. The area is kinda sketch though so not sure I'd wander around here at night. But during the day it's fine! My friends and I went on a Sunday around 11:30am. It wasn't too busy yet but around 12:30, more peeps came in. We were greeted right away and sat down with our menus. The place is clean and the decor is eh but gives this Filipino homey vibe I know. There's also a lil market to the left if there are some Filipino snacks, cleaning products and random stuff you want. Our waitress was really nice and patient. The four of us ordered the Family platter, which feeds around 4-6 people- pork bbq, chicken inasal, tortang talong (eggplant omelette), ensalada, pancit, lempio (pork belly), lumpia (meat egg roll), fried bangus (milkfish) and rice. It was all yummy and we finished pretty much almost all of it. One of my friends never had Filipino food before and she enjoyed this. Our food came out at a decent time, I didn't think it was slow.... We also ordered the takoyaki and they were good too! Yes they do play happy birthday a lot and give you a free Filipino dessert with a trick candle if it's your birthday. Lols So you may hear it many times while you are there along with someone singing karaoke in the background. If that really bothers you then maybe go somewhere else. I don't think that's a reason to give an eh review. If you know us Filipinos, we love karaoke and celebrating birthdays. So I think it's really great Tambayan does this :) We came for my friends' birthdays and we had a fun time and enjoyed both desserts- brazo de mercedes and the layered ube pandan rice cake.

So, as someone who IS Filipino and has lived in the Philippines I highly recommend this place. I took my mom here and she approved. That's really all you need to know. It's pretty authentic and delicious. I have only tried a couple other Filipino places in the Valley since there really aren't a ton of them. This once stacks up against the good ones I've had before. We tried the family platter- bbq chicken, chk inasal, liempo, bangus, torta, ensalada, lumpia, pancit, rice. We had the pork sinigang soup which was excelllent. All very good. I finished my meal with a delicious dessert- Halo Halo. I loved it. It's like the "kitchen sink" of Filipino desserts. So much stuff is in there. Our food did take a while just fyi. So service isn't on the American time table. It's on something called "Filipino time". Don't go there if you are in a rush. The name "Tambayan" of the restaurant literally means "to hang out" in Tagalog. There were large parties there that were celebrating birthdays and singing karaoke (as Filipinos love to do). All in all, go here if you already like Filipino food, or go here to try it if this cuisine is new to you.

5 stars for service. 3 stars for food. Loud family style food. Not truly authentic. Cannot taste peanut in Kare Kare with lechon. Not banana catsup for egg with egg plant. BBQ pork is not sweet enough

Don't let the outside building/neigborho scare you as it's definitely in need of an upgrade, however when you enter the building, you can tell it used to be a KBBQ restaurant with vents at each table In terms of food, Pork Sinigang- 4/5. This sour pork tamarind soup is available only Friday-Sunday, so we wanted to see if it worth it. Overall, broth was good, but felt it missing something (maybe a little more fish sauce, some Thai chili, but it's more personal preference here) but wish they added long beans and more eggplant. As for meat, they do give an abundant amount. Sizzling sisig- 5/5- must get! Fried pork with their sauce that's sour and savory. In addition with the egg, it perfectly balance the acidity. Chicken skewers- 5/5- you can taste the marination of balance soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar that's grilled to perfection. Chicken BBQ- 3.5/5- basic chicken compared with the skewers. And less meat since their bones :)

Came here on a Saturday afternoon to meet up with Michele M some yummy lunch. She tagged me on IG awhile ago, so we gotta do this. It was very busy when we got there at 11:30am. Ok, this must be good. We looked at the menu and instantly knew what we wanted. We had to wait for the server to noticed that we are ready. She saw us and came over, took our drink and food orders. Then we waited 45 mins. I was finished with my Thai tea and water. The food finally came out. It looked good and was delicious. We ordered the: -Pancit Overload is Pancit & lechon kawali and lumpia toppings. -Chicken and Pork BBQ Skewers Rice Plates (Fresh off the grill marinated chicken and pork, glazed with their secret BBQ sauce.) I know they are busy, the service was friendly and nice. Food and service was very slow. I honestly do want them to do well. I hope the next visit is better. Or I should order dessert to come out first.

Authentic Filipino food. This is probably the best I've found in Arizona. They don't Americanize it much. It is what it should be. Probably one of the only places that is better is our house, because my wife is a really good Filipina cook. But since you can't come over, this is probably your next best choice. You'll probably have to try different things to see what you like if you're an American. I can almost guarantee you'll like adobo, shanghai, and lechon. Other flavors can emphasize the sour flavor, which Filipinos love but may be too much for a typical American. Definitely try it out. It's not like any other Asian cuisine. And this place does it well.

Tambayan in Tagalog means a place to hang out and this was an amazing dining experience! For August 2024 UYE International Supper Club, the organizers brought us here and I am so glad I made it tonight. I almost canceled as there was a pretty severe storm happening, but I am glad I braved thru the storm to come eat delicious food and gather with friends. I ordered the kalamansi juice to start, and kalamansi is kind of like a lime/lemon native to the Phillipines. This was a great drink! Was a little sweeter than what I am used to but still delicious! It has been a hot minute since I had Filipino food and have missed it. I've grown up all my life with Filipino friends and have had many wonderful dishes like their lumpias, adobo chicken (had a college roommate who made an kick ass adobo chicken), sissig, lechon (roasted pork) and their famous dessert halo halo. Tonight, I ordered the pancit overload, which are stir fry vermicelli noodles, topped with lechon (roasted pork belly) and lumpias (Filipino egg rolls). This dish was a good size and wow, oh wow, this was solid and so good! Definitely hit the spot and so comforting! I also have enough left over for lunch tomorrow! Other friends got the milkfish, lemongrass chicken, adobo pork and everyone raved about their dish! Before we all gathered to leave, the waiter brought over a Filipino flan for us on the house, which was so nice really. This was good and denser than a Catalan flan. I enjoyed it! Overall, it was a great experience here. The food is excellent, the service was good, and the price was very reasonable. The place used to be a Korean BBQ place (as per Norm), and there are some fun booths that are painted bright yellow here. I'd say it has a fast casual atmosphere. Come here to eat, can overlook the decor. We all did spy a little store in the back, but we all forgot to visit when we left! I loved this place and will be back! Next time, I will check out their little store and other dishes on the menu!

Been looking to try filipino restaurants in phoenix area. This was my first one and was impressed. Service was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the pork bbq and sisig and the food came out so quickly less than 5 minutes. Really enjoyed the pork bbq with the vinegar dip on the side. Pairs together nicely. The sisig was good as well. Only thing that was off was that the pork in the sisig was kind of tuff to chew but other than that the food was great. Ambiance in the restaurant is amazing. Has a lot of culture to it. The plates resemble banana leaves. There is a sari sari store that is common in the Philippines.

I came here on a triple date night and because I saw it featured on Instagram. I thought we had ordered the pictured foods from Instagram or that other people had ordered at other tables (that looked amazing). What we had ordered was the fish (because I love a food whole fish) and the pork adobo. I think we need to go back and try the dishes that looked yummy because the ones we got were good, but dry unfortunately. Our friends said their dishes were pretty good which was good to hear. I think they need some time to adjust from the food truck set up to a dine in experience. The service was extremely slow and when we were there it wasn't too busy. Later on there was a very loud and repetitive birthday song over the loud speaker. It threw us off and we didn't know how many times it would keep repeating. I want them to do well and I will be back for another try.

I've always loved Filipino food one of my favorites. My cousin told me about this place so I thought I'd give it a try. It took me a while for me to be greeted & seated. The waitress was very kind very sweet. As far as the food, the pork adobo was very tender very good. We should had a little bit more sauce. I wasn't too thrilled with the mini lumps. I got them to go and when I got home, I didn't taste much pork in them a lot of the breading of the lumpia. The vegetable lumpia's are regular size didn't have much of a flavor. But again, I did enjoy the pork Adobe. The only downfall is it's very very slow the service. I could ask for extra napkins and a few minutes goes by. She passes me by and doesn't remember it took a while to get to go containers so a little bit disappointed on having to wait and wait. But again the pork adobo was very good tender meat.

Had to check them out. I absolutely love Filipino food and they did not disappoint. First I loved that they have ample parking in their lot, but even with that they were so busy people were still parking on the street. As soon as you step out of your car you immediately smell the food and now you're gonna want to run in. With them still being so new, there's usually a wait, but it's never too long. The inside is pretty basic. You can tell it was an old Korean BBQ spot. It's nothing fancy. Looks like maybe a family owned spot. Service was decent and my waitress was super sweet. This is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner with family and friends. If in a hurry definitely call ahead and do a to-go order. That will save you a lot of time. Now the food is truly what makes this place 10/10. I acted like I couldn't come back and ordered a little bit of everything on their menu. Inihaw na liempo is usually one of my favorite dishes and this did not disappoint. I skipped on the adobo this time, but many had it and it looked great. Only thing I wish they had were more beef options. But I'll be back to try some other Filipino classics that I passed up this time.

Food was great, tastes just like the old country. The pancit overload was interesting, it was a vegetarian pancit with a lechon kawali and lumpia Shanghai topping. The pancit was very tasty and the Lechon kawali and lumpia Shanghai were tasty and crunchy. Best thing was the pancit and lumpia didn't contain shrimps since I have a shellfish allergy! We also ordered the pork bbq on a stick which was most definitely delicious and soft, perfectly marinated and cooked. I also had the eggplant omelette which was just okay. Service was slow, could've been better. Restaurant is big and roomy and clean. The music was too loud and I requested that it was turned down and they very much obliged. I would go back again to try the other dishes but it is quite a drive from Scottsdale!

We had Lumpia's, Chicken BBQ skewers (husband) and Lechon Kawali. The pork belly was crispy and delicious, I'll definitely be back for this- my only "complaint" (not) would be I wanted a bit more of that papaya salad that goes so nicely with the delicious rice and the crackling yet juicy pork. The service was very friendly and also came back to check on us, what I always appreciate. Benches were a bit tight but seeing the table BBQ it's understandable. I really want to go back and try that! (Wasn't a fan of the chicken skewers so the review only speaks to the fried pork belly.)

Food: 2.8/5 Service: 1/5 Ambiance: 3/5 I came here with a party of 5. Our server was quick to take our orders, but they took FOREVER to bring out our food. The rest of our party received their entrees, and the server completely forgot about mine. One of my friends ordered the chicken skewers, and I ordered the pork skewers. The description of both were so similar that we couldn't tell whether it was pork or chicken. When we asked our server which one it was, she just said "yes" and quickly walked away. After taking a bite, it was definitely chicken. Our server didn't come back to our table for awhile. We had to remind our server whether my entree was still coming out, as everyone had finished their meals at this point. 30 min later, I finally got my entree. The pork skewers were mainly burnt and sorta dry. The marinade was too sweet for my liking. It seemed like they served American rice and that was dry too (There's a difference between American and Asian rice). My fiance ordered the sisig which was good. He also ordered the sago gulaman which tasted like straight sugar. The servers accidentally brought out waters and the sago gulaman twice. They seem very disorganized and I wasn't a fan of the food. It was a disappointment for me.

If you enjoy Filipino food, this is a great spot. Great dishes. Fresh cooked food so it's really tasty. Service is a bit slow when they are really busy. But with patience, you're still really enjoying the meal. Central Phoenix location should make it easy for anyone around the Valley to stop in.

Came to this place once befote, thinking that they were still Flaming Pig. Apparently the owners of FP threw in the towel and sold the whole place to the owners of Tambayan. Opted to try them out, that time, and gave them a scathing review. Good thing that they did not have their own Yelp account that time. In any case, I decided that a few months after they may have improved. They did. I ordered Longaniza. I asked them which type of Longaniza they served (fyi, there are many different varieties of longaniza in the Philippines). The only response they gave me was "garlicky." In any case, I went ahead and tried it. Their service was a big improvement. It helped that their server was nice. The owner? I'd rather that she stays behind the counter. The place has finally added a karaoke, and that is good. They should have placed it inside a room though. Fortunately I came at a time when the karaoke was silent.

The food was excellent. Staff are very friendly. The restaurant is clean and they have a small Sari Sari store inside for decoration, very nice touch. Everything was cooked just right, portions are fair for price, and the food tasted great. Bakery items were okay, I think I'd go with the halo halo special next time for dessert. Definitely worth re-visiting!

Authentic Filipino dishes served by kind family waitresses. The food is delicious and portions are large although they were a little skimpy on the meat. If you are a karaoke fan this is the place to go. We were there at lunch so we didn't enjoy the option but it looks like they have a fun setup.

FINALLY!! a lively local Filipino restaurant with yummy food and a big place that can accommodate my big crazy Pinoy family. I've been a fan of Tambayan ever since they worked out of a kitchen doing to-go orders and throughout their food truck days (with long lines at First Fridays, West Valley Food Park, and even outside the Taylor Swift concert), so I've been patiently waiting for this new sit-down location. I've come here twice now with a group of 10+ people both times and Tambayan absolutely delivered with the quality of the food and the kind service. At our first visit, we ordered multiple rice plates for sharing including the pork bbq (a MUST), sizzling sisig, tortang talong, and chicken inasal. The second time, we ordered 2 Barkada platters (feeds 8-10 ppl, but we had enough for leftovers) and they came out boodle-style on large trays with banana leaves. Their lechon kawali and bbq is so flavorful, and I love the tortang talong. Crispy pata was a big hit too, finished it down to the bone. The food came out pretty quick! After eating, we enjoyed Ice Scramble or Halo halo and took home some kakanin (sticky rice desserts). There's also a Sari sari store in the back that I think you can actually buy snacks from. The place itself is very clean and fairly large with mostly booths and a few larger tables. There's even a mini karaoke setup in the front (which my boyfriend's family took full advantage of after dinner). Love this place and I'd recommend it to anyone. Hope they're here to stay!

Best Filipino food in Az! Our server provided outstanding customer service!l and made sure we were taken care of. It's very simple on the inside and reminds me when I visit my family in the province. Thank you again for all that you do Tambayan!!!

I am always down to support my fellow Filipinos and this place I found on Tiktok or Instagram, one of those social media apps and since moving to Arizona, I have been back here quite a few times and each time was a good time, food was amazing and service was top notch. For sure we'll be back again.

an extra star for being a mom and pop. This is a quaint yet spacious place to eat. Tried their Bangus and isaw. Flavorful but every dish was slightly off. The Bangus fish was old and frozen which unfortunately gets heightened when deep fried. Also I was looking for fish bones but encountered none which was surprising if it was a milkfish. The isaw was grilled over a gas grill and unfortunately the gas smell had strongly incorporated in it and thus I could only eat a few before feeling slightly ill.

This was the most authentic Filipino food experience that I have ever had. I went with someone who was a native Filipino and said that this is exactly what it feels like whenever his family gets together. The service is amazing. The ambience is great and there's karaoke every night. You literally can't beat a place like this. It's a must see if you're looking for good ethnic food in the valley.

Ventured to @tambayanatjoanns at their new restaurant! We were seated quickly and we were able to order a variety of items including their lumpia, crispy pata, lechon kawali, pancit overload (includes lumpia and lechon), sisig and their sinigang (only available Friday through Sunday). Their portions were generous and everything was so good. The lechon and crispy pata had that satisfying crunch and the sinigang had just the right amount of sourness. The halo halo had the proportion of ingredients and the presentation was perfect, topped with the Filipino flag. overall, great experience and can't wait to return!

Took the place of flaming pig which was another Filipino restaurant. First time I tried this place was as a food truck and now they actually have a physical location with service. Walking in feels like a very big lol and pop owned shop, very welcoming. The food menu is the same as it was before when they did not have a physical location. All the dishes were tasty from the lumpia, to the sisig and crispy pata. Good place if you are nearby and want a Filipino food fix, however I will say that their menu is very pork, mainly fried pork heavy. They did have sinigang when we visited which was nice but a little more sour than I usually have it. Not a bad place, but wished it showcased a more Filipino dishes that don't just revolve around lechon.

Update:Came again but this time got a family platter.Quantity was good enough for 3 adults, but needed more rice haha. They were out of ice cream for the halo halo this time so I got an ube horchata.It was good but at the bottom is a lot of cinnamon. Ambiance good, service friendly, and the food was excellent.We got halo halo,tiramisu, liempo(pork belly), tortang talong, pork bbq skewers, sizzling sisig, pineapple juice, and calamansi juice.They we're all so good.The liempo was very flavorful, the bbq was saucy but not overly sauced, and the sisig had good flavor too. The sisig didn't arrive extremely hot and sizzling.Seems like it was just stopping the sizzle, but that's okay.Definitely will be back.There is a lot of seating, and we came around 5pm on a Saturday.It wasn't extremely busy but there were a good amount of customers.

We are visiting family. We heard about Tambayan. So we tried for lunch. The place was clean and bright. The staff was welcoming and so friendly. The food was authentic & delicious. It was so good. We will be back. Don't miss this place if you haven't tried it. It's worth the trip.

Food was so good! Super flavorful. Ambiance is casual with big yellow comfy booths. Service was quick and kind. Sad because they were out of the chicken skewers that I definitely wanted to try but instead had pork adobo which was delicious and pancit overload. Will definitely be back!

We don't eat filipino food often but definitely wanted to try this place out. We originally went here to purchase a gift card for a friends upcoming birthday party, but sadly, they do not sell GC's. Since we were already there, we opted to stay. We ordered a family platter and it was more than enough for our family of 4. Everything was very good. We would definitely come back again to try other items. Very friendly people and it was crowded during lunch.

The food; the service; the atmosphere & were all amazing! Saturday nights it looks like it's karaoke night ! Everyone was having an amazing time and enjoying good food! We got the bbq chicken skewers and pancit overload and lumpia and everything was delicious! It was busy and the wait wasn't very long at all. This is definitely a must try place !

Prices were a little above average. The quantity of food was smaller than other Filipino restaurants.

Halo halo is amazing!! I have been looking for a good spot with authentic halo halo since my trip to Portland Oregon. I had it first when they were a food truck and been hunting them down ever since! Congratulations on your new spot excited to be able to have your food again!

Food was greasy and over priced. I was hoping to give this 5 stars but sadly the food was too greasy for me. And to top it off, for the price I paid, there wasn't a lot of it.

Absolutely delicious Filipino food, and for a reasonably good price. The food's great, totally worth the money, only thing was that I didn't have enough to buy more. From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, you feel very at home and very welcome, and the staff kind of make you feel like friends and family, which is rare to do in such a short time, what 15 minutes? The ambience definitely reminds me of going to any Filipino family gathering, and the food's just as authentic. 10/10, just have plenty of money so you can try everything at once. lol

Service was great and friendly , helpful with extra requests. Every item we had was delicious. We came on a Sunday so it was a little busy when we just got there and they had loud music on but atmosphere was fun and family friendly. There was live karaoke going it made it fun.

Dude. 100% Pinay American here. I am floored. The flavors are spot on. Prices are affordable. There is a mock sari sari store and karaoke...it's legit, okay? My daughter is PICKY. She ate the food. And even said it was good. This is the highest of compliments. Calamansi juice is a BANGER. Fast service. I felt like a true maamsir. Mobile POS system makes for efficiency. Pretty packed on a Tuesday night also. Will be back. Probably with my parents, lol.

Visiting from CA with my very good friend from WA. Food here very Authentic !!! Foods are freshly prepared. Delicious!!! Good service and staff are very friendly.

Went to lunch with friends and ordered the Barkada Platter, Sisig and Sinigang. While it may have taken a little bit to arrive, it gave us time to chit chat. It was well worth the wait. The lechon was crispy, beef skewers were flavorful, the bangus was tasty with the vinegar sauce, pancit, garlic fried rice, bbq pork, lumpia and torta (eggplant) were enough to feed all 9 of us with food to take home. Servers were very friendly. Definitely want to come back and try the breakfast platter with longanisa, tocino and tapa.