Kulinarya Filipino Eatery - Coquitlam

In a complex with a parking lot with ample parking spaces. Portion sizes are small. The $6 rice was as much as 2 regular bowls of rice. At any 2 item rice filipino restaurants, 1 bowl of rice is piled high enough for 2 bowls. The beef kaldereta came in a cookie pan... maybe around 7 pieces of beef. The sauce was neither beefy or tomato-y. Best to go somewhere else for this dish. The sisig came in a regular sized pan. I'm used to the raw egg being cracked into it but here they have a fully cooked sunny side up egg on top which doesnt really mix well into the sisig. The flavor was good but the crispy pork belly was rubbery. The shanghai lumpia was short and because of that, there is extra layers of spring roll wrapper which made it hard and not light and crispy.

This appears to be the only place serving Filipino food in downtown Coquitlam. I started my meal by trying Talong Salad for the first time, it was amazing! The grilled eggplant added a meaty texture to the raw pineapple, tomato, and onions. The grilled squid was good too, but hindsight I should have ordered something else as the flavours overlapped with the salad. Their house-made vinegar is probably one of the best condiments ever, it will go well with pretty much anything. Halo-halo is super sweet and refreshing. The restaurant is fairly small and the tables are closely placed, making space quite tight.

If I missed back home, this is the best place to feel like home Great food and excellent service. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$30–40

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Crispy Pata, Garlic Fried Rice

Being a Filipino in Coquitlam, I'm thrilled that this place is conveniently close to my home. My partner and I have been regulars here for 4 months now, ordering two to three times a month, and the meals last for days. Our top pick is the sisig! Additionally, we love the store's ambiance, which beautifully showcases Filipino culture. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch