Da best filipino food in bay area! Beef Pares is one of my fav yall should try it out.
Sonny T.
went to celebrate a good friend promotion and it's my first time here. the food was really authentic and service was great. the owners are kind and love to host. i would recommend this to anyone trying new foods which is filipino food. need to give this a try if you are in the area. cheers!
Ben L.
What a hidden gem. Located in a large parking lot, the food from this little food truck is absolutely amazing. Not much for ambiance as you order your food and sit at a table underneath a large tent, but that's not what you come here for. You come here for the food and it's all you'll remember after taking a bite. Service is friendly. Prices are a little high, but that's the case for all food trucks. Eat everything on the menu! Highly recommended.
Nini M.
Absolute hidden gem!!! A small family business that I'm happy to support. It's in a dirt lot (which i hate because when cars pass the dirt goes in the air and blows everywhere). We got the pork belly, chicken feet, intestine and pig ear. Everything was soooo good!! One of my chicken feet was burnt but the owner made sure i got another one! She was so happy and so engaging with her customers. She was dancing and knew what everyone ordered. I had to order to go for my sister to try. Would 10/10 recommend!!!
Rich Q.
One of our favorite places to visit when in San Jose. They have a really nice spacious tent if you'd like to stay and eat along with easy parking. They also hosts some nba watch parties and some other entertainment. So the vibe of the place is all happy! Onto the food review. Unfortunately I only photographed the siomai lol the siomai was super delicious and not at all dry like some places. Very yummy Chilli oil to accompany it as well. Aside from the siomai we had their bbq intestines which were yummy! Loved how it was nicely coated in their sauce and grilled to a tender. Their SisigSilog is also outstanding and well flavored. You really can't go wrong with any items they have up on their menu. Just make sure to follow them on their social media for updated menu specials. Lastly you'll find a happy couple behind all the hard work they out into their business. Ems is super cheerful and always has her customers smiling. Service is excellent with these two power couple along with their friendly staff members. Give them try guys!
Adriel P.
BEST FILIPINO FOOD IN SAN JOSE! Tried so many Filipino places in SJ that were mid at best. Solid, Mang Inasal style Filipino food! We got the siomai, liempo, and sisig! Everything was delicious! Nice shaded outdoor area, great ambience with music. They have suka, toyo, chicken oil, kalamansi, and Mang Tomas style sauce on the side as well. Ems the owner so so friendly and funny! She's the best!
Ica M.
best bone marrow in town & beef pares hehe my husband loves the soimai and orders a side of rice with it too
Stephanie N.
discovered Ems Kusina after seeing the SF Chronicle article where they won best sisig (2nd place) and decided I just had to go and take my Filipino boyfriend for his seal of approval. the truck is in this back lot with some other food trucks and they seem to have a nice little community we came around 12 and there was a short line. it took about 15 minutes for our food to come out. we ordered some skewers (comes in a set of 5 min, $2 each) and ordered 2 pork isaw (intestine) and 3 chicken isaw. we also had to order the pork sisig as that is their specialty they also had beef pares (beef stew) on the menu with bone marrow so that is on the list to try next time! the skewers had a nice charcoal flavor to them and I have never had intestine before but it was actually delicious. I can't tell if I like the chicken or pork more.. it comes with a vinegar sauce. definitelt want to try pork ears next time. my only comment is the skewers are small and for $2 each, you'd expect a little more the sisig was delicious and flavorful. my boyfriend said it tasted like home so that's all that needs to be said! the staff are very friendly so we will definitely be back!
Jose V.
Food is bomb specially their sisig. Would recommend. 10/10. Hotcakes brings me back to when I was still in the Philippines.
Stephanie U.
It's alright. My BBQ pork chop is burned and it's hard to eat. Plus so pricey siomai is too big I didn't really enjoy it.
Just was strolling around the Bay Area and I was craving some authentic Filipino food. The owner here is very welcoming and friendly . Introduced my friend and I to the menu and was making us feel right at home. I ended up ordering their sisig, sushi bake and shumai and everything was a hit. I'll be coming back for sure. Thank guys!
Joann J.
I dislike how this tent took over 7eleven's already very small parking lot. It's awful.
Tom U.
If you're looking for good food & a place that makes you feel like family. This is the place. Ordering their food, was fast & easy. I a bit of a mix up with my order, for 2 for $5 weekend Pinoy Hotdog deal. I got two hotdogs on a stick. Then they forgot my bread for it, which came out on a Pita bread. The weekend hotdogs came out in a sweet, warm & a bit salty glaze sauce. They cut it up across as well, making it easier to eat on a stick. It comes out in a dark red & a bit charcoal in a small kitchen. Cook all the way through & two really are a lot? The ambiance is really good though, with a tent on this cold day, lights & another stand if you looking to get other food. The Owner wasn't doing the orders & cooking, so I understand the confusion. The owner is really nice & made me feel like family. Would go again! But prop order something else!? TLDR; Order weekend hotdogs, order messed up, good flavors, bright ambiance, friendly owners, & should have order something else.
Bernadette R.
The boneless chicken BBQ is AMAZING! Comes with a delicious serving of white rice that is cooked softly to perfection.
Derrick C.
Awesome bbq chicken! Sisig was aight.... Not that great. Siomao was mediocre. However, great customer service with reasonable prices! Coming back for more!
Da best filipino food in bay area! Beef Pares is one of my fav yall should try it out.
went to celebrate a good friend promotion and it's my first time here. the food was really authentic and service was great. the owners are kind and love to host. i would recommend this to anyone trying new foods which is filipino food. need to give this a try if you are in the area. cheers!
What a hidden gem. Located in a large parking lot, the food from this little food truck is absolutely amazing. Not much for ambiance as you order your food and sit at a table underneath a large tent, but that's not what you come here for. You come here for the food and it's all you'll remember after taking a bite. Service is friendly. Prices are a little high, but that's the case for all food trucks. Eat everything on the menu! Highly recommended.
Absolute hidden gem!!! A small family business that I'm happy to support. It's in a dirt lot (which i hate because when cars pass the dirt goes in the air and blows everywhere). We got the pork belly, chicken feet, intestine and pig ear. Everything was soooo good!! One of my chicken feet was burnt but the owner made sure i got another one! She was so happy and so engaging with her customers. She was dancing and knew what everyone ordered. I had to order to go for my sister to try. Would 10/10 recommend!!!
One of our favorite places to visit when in San Jose. They have a really nice spacious tent if you'd like to stay and eat along with easy parking. They also hosts some nba watch parties and some other entertainment. So the vibe of the place is all happy! Onto the food review. Unfortunately I only photographed the siomai lol the siomai was super delicious and not at all dry like some places. Very yummy Chilli oil to accompany it as well. Aside from the siomai we had their bbq intestines which were yummy! Loved how it was nicely coated in their sauce and grilled to a tender. Their SisigSilog is also outstanding and well flavored. You really can't go wrong with any items they have up on their menu. Just make sure to follow them on their social media for updated menu specials. Lastly you'll find a happy couple behind all the hard work they out into their business. Ems is super cheerful and always has her customers smiling. Service is excellent with these two power couple along with their friendly staff members. Give them try guys!
BEST FILIPINO FOOD IN SAN JOSE! Tried so many Filipino places in SJ that were mid at best. Solid, Mang Inasal style Filipino food! We got the siomai, liempo, and sisig! Everything was delicious! Nice shaded outdoor area, great ambience with music. They have suka, toyo, chicken oil, kalamansi, and Mang Tomas style sauce on the side as well. Ems the owner so so friendly and funny! She's the best!
best bone marrow in town & beef pares hehe my husband loves the soimai and orders a side of rice with it too
discovered Ems Kusina after seeing the SF Chronicle article where they won best sisig (2nd place) and decided I just had to go and take my Filipino boyfriend for his seal of approval. the truck is in this back lot with some other food trucks and they seem to have a nice little community we came around 12 and there was a short line. it took about 15 minutes for our food to come out. we ordered some skewers (comes in a set of 5 min, $2 each) and ordered 2 pork isaw (intestine) and 3 chicken isaw. we also had to order the pork sisig as that is their specialty they also had beef pares (beef stew) on the menu with bone marrow so that is on the list to try next time! the skewers had a nice charcoal flavor to them and I have never had intestine before but it was actually delicious. I can't tell if I like the chicken or pork more.. it comes with a vinegar sauce. definitelt want to try pork ears next time. my only comment is the skewers are small and for $2 each, you'd expect a little more the sisig was delicious and flavorful. my boyfriend said it tasted like home so that's all that needs to be said! the staff are very friendly so we will definitely be back!
Food is bomb specially their sisig. Would recommend. 10/10. Hotcakes brings me back to when I was still in the Philippines.
It's alright. My BBQ pork chop is burned and it's hard to eat. Plus so pricey siomai is too big I didn't really enjoy it.
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Just was strolling around the Bay Area and I was craving some authentic Filipino food. The owner here is very welcoming and friendly . Introduced my friend and I to the menu and was making us feel right at home. I ended up ordering their sisig, sushi bake and shumai and everything was a hit. I'll be coming back for sure. Thank guys!
I dislike how this tent took over 7eleven's already very small parking lot. It's awful.
If you're looking for good food & a place that makes you feel like family. This is the place. Ordering their food, was fast & easy. I a bit of a mix up with my order, for 2 for $5 weekend Pinoy Hotdog deal. I got two hotdogs on a stick. Then they forgot my bread for it, which came out on a Pita bread. The weekend hotdogs came out in a sweet, warm & a bit salty glaze sauce. They cut it up across as well, making it easier to eat on a stick. It comes out in a dark red & a bit charcoal in a small kitchen. Cook all the way through & two really are a lot? The ambiance is really good though, with a tent on this cold day, lights & another stand if you looking to get other food. The Owner wasn't doing the orders & cooking, so I understand the confusion. The owner is really nice & made me feel like family. Would go again! But prop order something else!? TLDR; Order weekend hotdogs, order messed up, good flavors, bright ambiance, friendly owners, & should have order something else.
The boneless chicken BBQ is AMAZING! Comes with a delicious serving of white rice that is cooked softly to perfection.
Awesome bbq chicken! Sisig was aight.... Not that great. Siomao was mediocre. However, great customer service with reasonable prices! Coming back for more!