Must-try Filipino food in the East Village, famous for incredible, authentic sisig.
This East Village Filipino eatery is a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike, frequently praised by those with Filipino heritage. The restaurant is particularly renowned for its exceptional sisig, with multiple diners calling it the best they've ever had. Beyond this standout dish, they offer other Filipino favorites that are sure to satisfy.
This restaurant specializes in Filipino cuisine, with its sisig receiving widespread acclaim and being frequently cited as a must-try dish. Other Filipino dishes are also available and generally well-regarded, with particular mentions of Kare Kare and fried pork.
"The sisig, including pork and bangus sisig, is consistently recommended and described as incredible and among the best diners have had. Kare Kare and fried pork are also mentioned."
Customers express a strong positive sentiment, with many highlighting the authentic Filipino flavors and particularly praising the exceptional quality of the sisig.
Important Note
One commenter humorously noted that the restaurant prices everything to share, sometimes leading to self-sharing meals. Additionally, there can be long wait times for the popular sisig dish.
"The user recommends trying Sisig from Mama Fina's, highlighting it as a good dish."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"A user noted that Mama Fina's website also lists fried pork, which is acceptable as long as it is not tripe."
Positive"A user recommended Mama Fina's when asked for a Filipino restaurant. The restaurant's menu describes their Kare Kare as stewed oxtails in peanut sauce with vegetables."
Positive"This East Village spot is praised for its pork and bangus sisig."
Positive"The sisig here is approved by the commenter's Kapampangan husband, indicating high authenticity and quality."
Positive"This place is recommended for its sisig."
Positive"The sisig here is described as some of the best the commenter has had, though there can be a long wait time."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended for its great sisig. The reviewer has enjoyed their offerings overall."
Positive"The sisig at this restaurant is considered incredible."
Positive"As a Filipino, the commenter expresses a regular craving for Mama Fina's in the East Village."
Positive"Mama Finas is listed as a Filipino restaurant in the East Village."
Positive"Mama Fina's in the East Village prices everything to share, leading the commenter to humorously note they often end up sharing meals with themselves."
Neutral"Recommends trying Mama Fina's."
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