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Move and give way as California rules the United States' food hub this year 2022.

Having a wide range of delicacies and spectacular food stops that encompasses almost all kinds of culture and nationalities throughout the world, the state of California is truly a melting pot and an undisputed powerhouse in the food industry of the United States.

This notion can only be fortified by the fact that the three of its cities have reached reputable mark and distinction from a notable study.

Recently, personal finance website WalletHub has released the result of their comparative study of cities across the U.S. on which place has generally the best food service and accommodation. The research is based on the preferences of "foodies", which are classified people who "enjoy discovering new and unique flavors wherever they can find them, including in their own kitchens and less prominent establishments like street food stalls."

As such, California cities like San Francisco (fourth), Sacramento (sixth), and San Diego (tenth) have landed on their Top 10 ladder of 'Best Foodie Cities' amongst 182 ranked places.

Bodega SF, one of the finest restaurants in San Francisco | Image courtesy: Erin Ng/ Eater San Francisco

WalletHub based their study on 29 food-related metrics which includes restaurants per capita and sales tax. Then, these 29 standards are compiled into two categories: 1.) affordability and diversity, and; 2.) accessibility and quality.

All of the 182 cities in the study were graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 as the best score possible. At fourth-best, San Francisco had a 65.10 score. Sacramento, being at the fourth, got 62.89 overall score. Finally, San Diego registered 60.78 points for the 10th best record.


	Mourhit Drissi and his Casablanca Morrocan Restaurant in Sacramento \| Image courtesy: Sacramento Bee

Dija Mara, a popular and modern Indonesian food stop in San Diego | Image courtesy: Eater San Diego

The city of Portland in the state of Oregon earned the top place on the ranking of the best foodie cities in the U.S. with an overall score of 69.96.

Below is the ranking of all California cities on the study of WalletHub:

4th: San Francisco – 65.10 points

6th: Sacramento – 62.89 points

10th: San Diego – 60.78 points

15th: Los Angeles – 58.16

20th: Oakland (Alameda County) – 56.23 points

39th: Santa Ana (Orange County) – 51.41 points

45th: San Jose (Santa Clara County) – 49.98 points

49th: Anaheim (Orange County) – 49.53 points

63rd: Fresno (Fresno County) – 48.25 points

71st: Santa Rosa (Sonoma County) – 46.47 points

76th: Bakersfield (Kern County) – 45.97 points

77th: Garden Grove (Orange County) – 45.83 points

82nd: Stockton (San Joaquin County) – 45.55 points

84th: Long Beach (Los Angeles County) – 45.49 points

86th: Modesto (Stanislaus County) – 45.16 points

89th: Glendale (Los Angeles County) – 44.94 points

90th: Oceanside (San Diego County) – 44.91 points

98th: Chula Vista (San Diego County) – 44.12 points

118th: Irvine (Orange County) – 42.85 points

119th: Huntington Beach (Orange County) – 42.80 points

130Th: Oxnard (Ventura County) – 41.56 points

136th: Riverside (Riverside County) – 41.00 points

139th: Fremont (Alameda County) – 40.80 points

142nd: Santa Clarita (Los Angeles County) – 40.46 points

161st: San Bernardino (San Bernardino County) – 38.32 points

163rd: Ontario (San Bernardino County) – 37.89 points

168th: Rancho Cucamonga (San Bernardino County) – 36.49 points

177th: Fontana (San Bernardino County) – 32.10 points

180th: Moreno Valley (Riverside County) – 32.10 points

References

Palm, I. (2022, November). 3 California cities among Top 10 ‘Best Foodie Cities’ in America. KTLA. https://ktla.com/news/california/3-california-cities-ranked-in-top-10-for-best-foodie-cities-in-america/

Stroller, G. (2022, October 6). Top 10 Foodie Cities Exclude Chicago, New York, Los Angeles. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystoller/2022/10/06/top-10-foodie-cities-exclude-chicago-new-york-los-angeles/

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Written by Andrei de Guzman

Andrei de Guzman is a digital marketing intern for the Winter Season of PS Media Enterprise. He is currently a fourth-year Communication Research student from Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa

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LOOK: The Best Food Restaurants that need your visit and attention in Sac-town

Andrei de Guzman - November 30, 2022 0

Of all the cities and places around California, it's always been Los Angeles, San Diego or San Francisco which can be hailed by the majority as the darling of the crowd in terms of foods and restaurants. While in some ways it can be true, it has to be noted that Sacramento is a worthy one also that should be considered for a nice food trip adventure.

As the capital city of the Golden State, Sacramento itself also boasts a good rich of vast, culture-stuffed cuisines and food stops. Its local scene features a wide-range of restaurants that are magnificent to satisfy your cravings. Down its streets, you can see the growing diversity and progress of its food culture – from coffees and table meals, from dine-in and take-out platters, and from old-fashioned American to Asian dishes.

With plenty of overwhelming food shops and restaurants you can choose from, you may perhaps consider our list of must-try restaurants in downtown Sacramento that need more attention and publicity!

Check our list below:

1. Greek Food Imports

Image courtesy: GREEK FOOD IMPORTS/Facebook

If you are constantly looking for unique and deliciously good Greek dishes, then the Greek Food Imports is a no-brainer restaurant for your hungry tummy.

Greek Food Imports have everything you need for a fully-packed, imported and local meal which is added by a satisfying experience of eating and living a la Greek lifestyle. Starting their tenure in an online setup, the restaurant gradually adjusted itself and turned into a brick and mortar store which can be accessible for locals of the cities.

Lamb Gyro, one of the Greek Food Imports's proud delicacies | Image courtesy: Lezlie Sterling/Sacramento Bee

Built from the aspirations and honoring of his late father, Kostas Panayotakopoulos let go of his therapist profession and fully embraced the management of his very own Greek restaurant. It was built in 2016 and has been operating splendidly to serve their very own best-sellers such as baklavas, lamb gyro, pastitsio and moussaka. Or if you're daringly craving enough, you must hurry and grab an avgolemono or taramosalata from them before they eventually get sold out.

Location: 650 Fulton Ave., Sacramento

Hotline number: (916) 489-1350

2. Dim Dim Food

Image courtesy: Ali Lee Onodera/ Facebook

Dim Dim Food had a bold, humble beginnings as it officially opened its doors in what could be in a downwarding stage of the COVID-19 pandemic – a challenging season for all businesses in the last two years. Nevertheless, being new in the food industry of Sacramento doesn't mean that they should be underestimated in serving Asian and Chinese delicacies.

As they welcomed the local and foreign foodies in September 2022, Dim Dim Food quickly established itself as a rising star in the Sactown area. Located down to Greenhaven, the restaurant gets even very busy during weekends with a lot of people searching to grab Eastern dishes.

Dim Dim Food's egg custard tart, steamed tofu wrap, pineapple bao, and fried pork dumpling | Image courtesy: Sylvia H./Yelp

Their stuffed pineapple buns are a must on your plate, and the wine garlic chicken wings are also great based on the testimonies of their customers. Other than that, Dim Dim Food also serves notable trademark Chinese foods such as Dimsum, chicken feet, pumpkin buns among many.

Location: 7585 Rush River Drive, Suite 680, Sacramento

3. Noble Vegetarian

Image courtesy: Eric Lu/ Google Photos

A vegetarian who's looking for a match of nutritious and green meals? Noble Vegetarian definitely fits the bill for you.

Among the wide varieties of vegetable-inclined markets and food stops, Noble Vegetarian serves as one of the topnotch choices to consider. It features a simple and well-decorated shop and layout that caters very well the ambiance needed by a certified vegan.

Mongolian vegan beef with chow mien noodles, one of the menu foods in Noble Vegetarian | Image courtesy: Jon W./Yelp

Though it belonged to many of the restaurants that dropped their service because of COVID-19 pandemic, it now surely justifies your potential support for them. It serves lovable pan-Asian cuisines in the likes of vegan tuna baguette, Jicama, and Joyful Tofu that can really brighten up your day.

Location: 5049 College Oak Dr a, Sacramento, CA

Hotline Number: (916) 334-6060

4. Juno's Kitchen & Delicatessen

Juno's Kitchen logo | Image courtesy: Juno's Kitchen & Delicatessen/Facebook

Walking down the J Street area, Juno's Kitchen & Delicatessen is a relevant hotspot for mouth-watering sandwiches and great meals to savour yourself.

This tiny, yet warming restaurant is notable for serving its specialty of sandwiches that are stylized in an aesthetic manner. More than the styles of their bread dishes is the fact that they are affordable enough for simple food buddies.

A delicious sandwich meal by Juno's Kitchen & Delicatessen | Image courtesy: Thrillist

Location: 3675 J St, Sacramento, CA

5. Casablanca Morrocan Restaurant

Mourhit Drissi and his Casablanca Morrocan Restaurant in Arden Arcade | Image courtesy: Sacramento Bee

Want to enjoy a two-way delight of foods and an amusing belly dancing? Casablanca Morrocan Restaurant is there to catch you up!

Operating for nearly 30 years, this Moroccan-inspired restaurant withstood time and even endured the challenges stormed by the COVID pandemic. They remained open and owner Mourhit Drisi willed his dream of having a small, starting business into a relevant foreign restaurant located in the Arden Arcade area of the City of Trees.

Morrocan meals of Casablanca | Image courtesy: Uber Eats

The restaurant strictly adheres to the Islamic values of food handling, as they display a variety of main courses from lamb, beef and chicken meals. They also have Kebab and the very delicious Couscous that has been consistently drawing praise from their loyal patrons.

Location: 3516 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA

References

Bitker, J. (2016, October 25). Greek Food Imports brings tradition to Arden area. Sacramento News & Review. https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2016/10/25/greek-food-imports-brings-tradition-to-arden-area/

CBS News Sacramento. (2014, July 30). Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants In Sacramento. https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/best-vegan-friendly-restaurants-in-sacramento/

Egel, B. (2022, November 8). The Sacramento Bee’s 50 best restaurants of 2022: Where to eat around the region. Sacramento Bee. https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/restaurants/article268604722.html#storylink=cpy

Egel, B. (2022, October 3). These 33 restaurants just opened around Sacramento. Check out new dim sum, burgers and more. Sacramento Bee. https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/restaurants/article266173186.html

Juno's Kitchen. (n.d.). About our Bread: Juno's Kitchen. https://junoskitchen.com/

Mascareñas, X. (2020, July 30). ‘It’s nobody's fault.’ How this longtime Moroccan restaurant is faring amid coronavirus. Sacramento Bee. https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/restaurants/article244614092.html

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Filipino Desserts To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Ray Christian S. Lopez - September 30, 2022 0

Desserts every after meal is a must as it makes us feel satisfied and improve our over-all mood. Here are some easy-to-make and mouth-watering Filipino desserts you can make at your home

Halo-Halo

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Halo-halo is like the unofficial national dessert of the Philippines. Its literal translation is ‘mix-mix’ and from the word itself, its a mixture of different ingredients with different taste and forms that result to contrasting texture in your mouth. You can taste chewyness or crunchy, sticky then creamy. Its an all-in-one dessert perfect for summertime.

Ingredients: Every halo-halo have these two key ingredients: shave ice and condensed/evaporated milk. Other ingredients are rice crispies, sweetened bananas, tapioca pearls, ube jam, corn kernels, jackfruit, coconuts and many more. Its really up to you!

How to make:

First, Gather all the ingredients you need and prepare a tall glass

Second, put your chosen fruits or sweets at the bottom of the glass

Third, top it with the shaved ice and pour the milk

Lastly, finish it with an ube jam plus leche flan

Mais con Yelo

Mais con Yelo is another popular dessert in the Philippines. Its the spanish word of corn with ice. Its a sweet, juicy and refreshing snack food that can be made easily.

Ingredients: Corn kernels, milk, sugar and shaved ice.

How to make:

First, Ready all the ingredients and prepare your shaved ice

Second, Mix all the ingredients in a large glass

Lastly, You can add optional ingredients like corn flakes, cheese then serve immediately

Pastillas

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Pastillas is a bite-sized sweet confectionary that originated in the farmland of Bulacan, Philippines. Its a sweet candy traditionally made from carabao’s milk.

Ingredients: Pastillas is another easy to make dessert as it only requires three ingredients: condensed milk,powdered milk, and granulated sugar.

How to make:

First, pour the condensed milk in a large bowl

Second, gradually add the powdered milk. The mixture will look like similar to dough

Third, scoop some of the mixture to mold in cylinders

Lastly, roll it in granulated sugar and wrap it with celophane

Leche Flan

Leche flan is rich, smooth, steamed custard topped with oozing syrupy caramel. It is a Filipino version of caramel pudding. Its the Spanish word for milk custard.

Ingredients: The primary ingredients for the custard are evaporated milk, condensed milk and egg yolks. For the caramel drizzle, water and sugar is needed.

How to make:

First, make the caramel by pouring sugar into the mold and slowly heat it until deep brown

Second, combine and mix the egg yolks, condensed and evaporated milk. Put in the mold and cover with aluminum foil

Third, On the oven rack, put a baking dish that can hold the flan mold. In the baking dish, place the covered flan, and then pour hot water over it until it reaches halfway up the side of the mold.

Lastly, Bake in the preheated oven for about an hour, or until firm. From the oven, carefully remove the flan mold. 30-minute cooling period after. With a paring knife, trim the flan's edges. To remove the flan from the mold for serving, carefully cover the mold with a dish with a rim.

Suman

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Suman is a soft, chewy and sweet rice-based treat that is perfect after every meal.

Ingredients: Suman is made of glutinous rice, granulated sugar, coconut milk, and sugar.

How to make:

First, Soak the glutinous rice (malagkit) in water for 2 to 3 hrs and then drain well.

Second, Combine coconut milk, salt, sugar in a pot and stir well on medium heat. Prepare banana leaves and trim it also by 10 inches.

Third, Add the glutinous rice and cook for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. When cooked, add it in the banana leaves to form.

Lastly, Remove from the steamer and carefully unwrap to enjoy.

Try this Filipino Dessert recipes at the comfort of your home.For more content like this, visit Pinoy California's official website, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok accounts.

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Kamayan in Los Angeles

Andrei de Guzman - September 29, 2022 0

Neri’s Casual Fine Dining finds a place in California’s heart and have been serving for almost 38 years in Los Angeles. They are located at 3377 WILSHIRE BLVD #100A LOS ANGELES, CA 90010.

This Filipino Restaurant will cure your homesickness since they offer variety of our delicious and signature dishes such as Kare-Kare, Lumpiang Shanghai and Pancit. They also bring our culture and come up with the idea of having a “kamayan or with hands” theme wherein people will eat without spoon or fork. This idea is something new that catches the interest of the citizen of California. In this way we simply `

One of the reasons why they’re receiving numerous compliments from the community is because of the excellent service and good quality of food they provide. Just like the famous quotation says “ The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach “ truly that food is everyone’s source of happiness and energy. The ambiance and environment feels like your home

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San Diego Food Trip

Ray Christian S. Lopez - September 28, 2022 0

San Diego is the second largest city in California with over a hundred and ninety thousand Filipino. Being over 12,000 kilometers away from the Philippines will definitely make you miss the land, people, and culture. Go on a food trip to San Diego and enjoy these five restaurants to satisfy your Filipino taste buds.

White Rice

White Rice offers the famous Filipino go-to meal - Silog. Silog is a portmanteau of Sinangag (Filipino Garlic Fried Rice) and Itlog (egg). Served in rice bowls, their silogs comes with classic viands like Lechon Kawali, Tocino Manok, and Tortang Talong.

Operating Hours: Everyday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Address: 2820 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite 25, San Diego, CA, United States, California

Contact No.:(619) 913-4446

Porky’s Lechon & BBQ

Porky’s Lechon & BBQ presents Filipino ‘putok-batok’ classic - Lechon/ Lechon Belly Liempo. Lechon is whole roasted pig known for its tender and juicy meat with flavorful and crispy skin. Along with lechon, they also serve other Filipino Foods like sisig, lumpia, batchoy and many more.

Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM-630 PM PST

Address: 1430 E. Plaza Blvd. Suite E12 National City, CA 91950.

Contact No.: (619) 931-0170

Manila Sunset Grille

This restaurant offers a wide variety of Filipino cuisine perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grilled,fried, any style are available in Manila Sunset Grille. Their menu includes inihaw, tapa, dinuguan, pancit and many more. You will definitely miss the Manila life when you visit this restaurant.

Operating Hours: Everyday 10:00 am – 7:30 pm

Address: 925 E. Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950

Contact No: 619-474-0421

Valerio’s Bakery

Valerio’s Bakery serve different types of Filipino Merienda foods. Merienda foods are typically light meals consumed every afternoon. Ube cheese pandesal, leche flan and buko pie are some of their menu. Aside from baked goods, they also serve other Filipino meals.

Operation Hours: Everyday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Address: 1631 E 8th St Ste 1 National City, CA 91950

Contact No: (619) 477-8588

Snoice

Every meal is not complete without desserts. To conclude your food trip, try Snoice as they serve the famous Filipino desser - Halo-halo. Halo-halo is a concoction of various sweet treats that every bite is like having a festival in your mouth. Aside from halo-halo, they also offer shaved snow treats and boba tea.

Operating Hours: Everyday 11am - 8pm

Address: 8423 Paradise Valley Rd Ste B Spring Valley, CA 91977

To get a taste of Filipino Food Classics, try these these restaurants on your trip to San Diego. Happy Eating!

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A taste of Filipino food in California

Andrei de Guzman - September 27, 2022 0

No doubt that Philippines is one of the countries that is rich not just in culture, natural resources but also in food resources. Natural resources abound in the Philippines. Numerous products, including coconut, copra, bananas, pineapples, sugar, gum, resins, and rubber are produced on its fertile soil. These agricultural crops include several that are grown for export. The Central Plains of Luzon are primarily responsible for producing rice, which is the main meal of the Filipino people. In this article we will showcase some of the well-known foods in the Philippines that will surely make you crave.

First on our list is the tapsilog;

Did you know that one of the famous breakfast in the Philippines is tapsilog? It stands for TAPa which is a dried or cured beef, SInangag a saute rice in garlic and itLOG or also known as egg. It is a delicious recipe that will definitely make you drool and miss the taste of the Philippines.

One of the popular Filipino Restaurant in California is the Tapsilog Bistro located at 819 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CAand known for its delicious Filipino dishes such as sisig, crispy pata and of course the tapsilog. The ambiance of the store is also good where you will feel the joy and forget the longingness of our country. Truly, I can say that this restaurant is the answer to our Filipino food cravings. So what are you waiting for, grab your bag now and taste the Filipino cuisine that everyone loves!

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Top 3 Classic Filipino Recipes that are easy to prepare

Ray Christian S. Lopez - July 01, 2022 0

Do you want to try some classic Filipino recipes while living or traveling in California? Don't worry, we have menu options for you to cook at home to satisfy your cravings.

Here are the top 3 dishes that are easy to prepare:

1. Pininyahang Manok

(Credits to PanlasangPinoy.com)

If you love a sweet and savory dish, this is perfect for you! You must try this as it is best served with rice!

There is a high chance that you will eat more than you intended because it is delicious and healthy.

Aside from its delicious taste, the ingredients are easy to find in the supermarket, so you won't be stressed. What are you waiting for? Try it with your friends and family!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 people

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken cut into serving pieces
12 ounces pineapple chunks canned
2 pieces tomato chopped
1 cup bell pepper cut into thick strips
1 piece carrot wedged
2 ½ tablespoon fish sauce (patis)
½ cup fresh milk
2 tablespoon garlic minced
1 piece onion sliced
2 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions:

Marinate the chicken in pineapple juice/concentrate (derived from the can of pineapple chunks) for 20 to 30 minutes.
Pour the cooking oil in a cooking pot/casserole then apply heat.
Sauté the garlic, onion, and tomatoes.
Put in the chicken and cook until the color of the outer part turns light brown.
Add the pineapple juice/concentrate marinade and fresh milk then bring to a boil.
Add the pineapple chunks and simmer until the chicken is tender and half of the liquid evaporates (about 20 to 30 minutes).
Put in the carrots and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the bell pepper and fish sauce then simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove from the cooking pot / casserole and transfer to a serving dish.

Source: https://panlasangpinoy.com/pineapple-chicken-casserole-pininyahang-manok-recipe/

2. Eggplant Omelette (Tortang Talong)

(Credits to omnivorescookbook.com)

Looking for a dish that is simple and quick to prepare? There are only a few ingredients needed. Don’t hesitate to try this smoky flavor dish with coated egg mixture in the grilled eggplant!

Eggplant Omelette (Tortang Talong) can be paired with a rice and meat dish for a satisfying delight. It's ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Ingredients:

eggplant
eggs
salt
pepper
garlic
onion

Instructions:

Grill the eggplant over a gas stove or broil in the oven.
Peel off the eggplant skin.
Use a fork to flatten the eggplant.
Dip the eggplant in the egg mixture.
Pan fry the eggplant and eggs.
Drizzle a bit more egg mixture to add a fluffier texture.
Carefully flip the eggplant using a pair of tongs and a spatula.

Source: https://omnivorescookbook.com/tortang-talong/

3. Pork or Chicken Adobo

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You will not regret trying this dish! It is one of the best Filipino dishes and is served with either pork or chicken with a golden glaze sauce.

If you include adobo in a buffet or feast, it can also be categorized as a crowd favorite. Don't worry if this is your first time cooking it; we can assist you as the ingredients and instructions for making adobo are listed below.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 people

Ingredients:

6 chicken legs on the bone
1 small pork tenderloin sliced in ½ inch rounds
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup cider vinegar
1 small head of garlic minced
freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Marinate the chicken and pork in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and pepper, in a non-reactive bowl, for 30 minutes to 1 hour, rotating at least once. The chicken can also marinate overnight.
Place the chicken, bay leaves and marinade in a deep sided sauté pan and cook over medium heat.
When the sauce is bubbling, turn the chicken and cook until the meat is nearly cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Transfer the sauce to a bowl.
Add oil to the pan, and brown the chicken and pork on all sides.
Return the sauce to the pan, bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer. Adjust the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook for about 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce turned into a thick and deep color.

Source: https://kitchenconfidante.com/filipino-chicken-and-pork-adobo-recipe

You will never be disappointed if you buy the ingredients, and follow the instructions written above. What are you waiting for? Make these Classic Filipino Recipes at home!

Written by Jewel Badillo

Christyn Jewel Badillo is currently a Digital Marketing Intern of PS Media Enterprise, and a 3rd year Bachelor of Arts in Communication student of Adamson University.

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Must-try Filipino Restaurants in California

Ray Christian S. Lopez - July 01, 2022 0

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Migrating to another country for better opportunities is one of the reasons for some Filipinos in California. However, they can't deny the fact that there will be times that they will miss the Philippines; its culture, environment, and especially, the taste of Filipino food.

Here are the must-try Filipino Restaurants in California that will ease your homesickness:

1. Barrio Fiesta Restaurant (Milpitas, California)

(Credits to USA Restaurants)

Some of the authentic Filipino dishes on their menu are Lumpiang Shanghai, Kare-Kare, and Sinigang. The food tastes like home, so you'll eat more than you intended while still having a takeout.

Many customers highly recommend Barrio Fiesta because, aside from delicious food, it will never disappoint you when it comes to their place. Its nautilus shell chandeliers and bamboo seats will make you feel calm and nostalgic for the 1970s. For those who have vehicles, you can’t find it tough to search for a spot as they have a lot of parking areas.

2. Big Boi (Los Angeles, California)

(Credits to Eater Los Angeles)

Chef Barb Batiste, raised in a Filipino family, is the restaurant’s owner. Their menu includes traditional Filipino dishes as well as her personal favorites from her childhood. Big Boi provides a variety of lunch and dinner options, including Longanisa, Pork Sisig, and Filipino-Style Spaghetti.

Many customers appreciate their visits to this restaurant because of the welcoming atmosphere, friendly personnel, and great food that truly captures the flavor of homemade Pinoy cuisine. Additionally, the cuisine at Big Boi is reasonably priced. Because of this, customers enjoyed this restaurant and undoubtedly returned to try other dishes on the menu.

3. Salo-Salo Grill (Artesia, California)

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Salo-Salo Grill is one of California's best Filipino restaurants, serving Filipino favorites such as Pork or Chicken Adobo, Lechon Kawali, and Boneless Bangus. You should try this restaurant if you want a great taste of Filipino food in a clean environment with excellent service.

Customers will come back to this restaurant not only to try something new on the menu but also because the staff is friendly and accommodating. This restaurant is one that other Filipinos in California should try to satisfy their cravings!

4. Dampa Filipino Food (Castro Valley, California)

(Credits to Dampa Filipino Food)

Do you crave Tokwa't Baboy, Bicol Express, or Bulalo? You should try this restaurant in Castro Valley because it serves food that tastes just like home!

Many Filipinos in California enjoyed the food at this restaurant, as evidenced by positive feedback and high ratings. Dampa Filipino Food's menu offers reasonably priced food with big portions or servings. The service is also quick and efficient.

5. Manila Grille (Buena Park, California)

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This Filipino restaurant in California serves delicious food until the last bite. The staff will make you feel at ease, and finding a parking space will not be a problem because there are plenty of spaces available.

Don't waste your time by just thinking and craving Filipino food! You should try their Pork and Chicken BBQ, Pinakbet, and Pancit Bihon because every bite is worth it!

Aside from Manila Grille's daily menu, they also offer a catering menu.

To relieve homesickness, try these restaurants in California! Your visits will be worth the effort because their food tastes just like home! Don’t waste your time!

Written by Jewel Badillo

Christyn Jewel Badillo is currently a Digital Marketing Intern of PS Media Enterprise, and a 3rd year Bachelor of Arts in Communication student of Adamson University.

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