Tagpuan (Kensington)

Quite a small space but it was quiet and clean. Service was a little slow sometimes since they had a ton of takeout orders and only one person working the front since it seems family owned. The chef (seemed like the owner) came out at one point to check on us and he seemed really sweet. Food portion size and presentation were great, taste was good but some dishes I felt were missing a little something (more acidity, spice, etc) but I am nitpicky, one of my friends got the sisig which they mentioned had a lot of fat but it may traditionally be a sharing dish instead of a solo dish which would have given more variety. Overall a good experience. This is my new go-to for Filipino food downtown and I saw some interesting lattes on the wall I didn't see until the end I'd like to try next time. Give it a shot if you're in the area and want some good food, maybe call ahead if you have a big group.

December 31, 2024 on Google

the flavor of food is ok. The staff is not so friendly like another comments said. I have just try buy a surprise box in the app( i came at 7:15pm ) to try it firstly before i come there to eat with my friends, but the tofu is sour, and the veggie is not fresh....I know it is supposed to be a leftover food😢 in that day, but i come at 7:15 pm and they close at 10pm....😭However, i love the atmosphere and how the food look like in there. Maybe come back.

November 13, 2024 on Google

I love their Lechon Paksiw and next time I will try the other dishes. Service was amazing. Highly recommended if you want to try and if you're missing your favorite "ulam".

October 8, 2024 on Google

If I could give 10 stars, I definitely would! This Filipino restaurant offers very warm hospitality, delicious food, and an attentive owner. No wonder the ambiance and service are superb. We got to taste the kare-kare, crispy pata, bulalo, sisig, munggo, pinakbet, and liempo. I wish they had a boodle fight package, but I’m sure they’ll offer it soon because the ambiance is perfect for get-togethers. We’re from Collingwood, and my husband is a superb chef, but I had to give chef’s praise because the taste, quality, and cooking of the food were top-notch. As a bonus, they have a store with unique products! The owner mentioned this is their 5th branch, and it’s no surprise. I will definitely recommend this and will come back here again for sure. Thank you for bringing the best of Asia’s food to the Toronto area and sa paorder lam na this!

September 8, 2024 on Google

Great filo restaurant near kensington area! Really loved the marinated milkfish, one of the best I've had ^^ the coconut drink was also refreshing and complemented the meal well. My friend enjoyed his mixed noodle platter with shrimp and pork as well. Recommend checking this place out :)

June 15, 2024 on Google

Really enjoy the comfy atmosphere here - lots of filo deco that remind me of home. They have a tonne of filipino food options cafeteria style that are served with rice. Very value at $15 for 2 servings. They are also family owned and were able to answer questions about the grocery options out back and had some interesting knowledge about the historical background of some of the foods! Highly recommend their corned beef and calderata options.

May 19, 2024 on Google

They offer a wide variety of Filipino dishes, including all-day breakfast, regular menu items, and desserts. However, the space can only accommodate a limited number of dine-in customers. Additionally, they sell native Filipino delicacies. We have been quite pleased with our orders so far; the highlights were the ginataang bilo-bilo and halo-halo.

April 18, 2024 on Google

Best Filo spot in town so far, hands down! They have a huge menu and a little bit of everything according to my gf 😂. We had some limpia (beef, pork & chicken) which was delicious and the halo halo also rocks! They even have a snack section in the back with lots of common Filipino favorites. All of the staff is super friendly and the owners (I think) are usually there and nice - good job!

March 19, 2024 on Google