Filipino Restaurants near Astoria, Queens, New York
- Sinigang, or tamarind soup, is a Filipino favorite.tamarind soup image by Antonio Oquias from Fotolia.com
Queens has the largest concentration of Filipinos in the five boroughs of New York City. It comes as no surprise, then, that in Queens you can find a wide array of restaurants that serve Filipino cuisine. From Astoria to nearby Woodside, experience such Filipino classics as the chicken adobo, lumpiang shanghai, and lechon, as well as more contemporary fast-food dishes like Filipino style fried chicken and burgers. When in Queens, you'll never run short on having the full Filipino food experience if you know where to go. - The only Filipino restaurant within Astoria, Philippu Lounge & Restaurante is a full-service restaurant offering a quaint atmosphere. Its menu includes Filipino food staples such as chicken adobo, lumpiang shanghai and dinuguan, as well as barbecued and fried treats like pork inihaw and crispy pata (deep fried pork leg). Philippu also offers delivery services, in case you're craving some hot fish sinigang (tamarind soup) to enjoy without the hassle of heading out.
Philippu Lounge & Restaurante
31-01 21st St.
Astoria, NY 11106
347-924-9719
myphilippu.com - Engeline's is the place to be to sample some of the best Filipino pork dishes available in the city. Try the chicharon bulaklak, a frilly and crispy Filipino delicacy made out of pork intestines. Another Filipino pork dish favorite, called the sizzling sisig, is made out of minced pork ears, snout and belly, fried and served on a hot sizzling plate.
Engeline's Restaurant and Bakeshop
58-28 Roosevelt Ave.
Woodside, NY 11377
718-898-7878 - If you want to go all out in experiencing Filipino food, Jollibee is a must-visit. Jollibee started out as the Filipino version of McDonald's in the Philippines, and is now the country's biggest fast-food chain. Many Filipinos flock to the restaurant for a sense of nostalgia, just to taste the Chickenjoy (fried chicken), Yumburger (hamburger) and the unusually sweet Jolly Spaghetti. It's a little expensive in terms of fast food prices, but it perfectly captures the Filipino taste. Also, their peach mango pie alone is well worth the visit.
Jollibee
62-29 Roosevelt Ave.
Woodside, NY 11377
718-426-4445
jollibee.com.ph - Ihawan---the Tagalog word for barbecue grill---lives up to its name, specializing in barbecue dishes with a Filipino flair. Aside from their specialties of chicken and pork barbecue, Ihawan also serves other Filipino traditional dishes such as beef caldereta (spicy beef stew) and arroz caldo (chicken rice soup). They've also diversified their menu to include sushi, although it's best to try Ihawan2 for their Filipino style barbecued entrees.
Ihawan2
40-06 70th St.
Queens, NY 11377
718-205-1480
ihawan2.com
