Yiyi Zhang
Excellent food but do not try to make a reservation online on Resy or any other platforms – they do not actually take online reservations!!! I was coming in from out of town and had a reservation for 7:30 p.m. my train ended up coming in earlier so I changed the reservation to 6:30. When I arrived I told them the name of the reservation was under they were not able to find it. They asked me if I had made a reservation online and I said yes and they said oh you shouldn’t have done that because we don’t look at those.
My companion and I ordered and the food came out promptly. It was all hot and fresh and well-made and delicious. We got the lumpia rolls and pork and fish sisig dishes. Everything was soooo good and the portions were huge. The dessert menu also looked really good but unfortunately they were out of basically everything so we were not able to order.
We got to around 7:30 p.m. and another couple of people came in saying that they had a reservation for 7:30 but the server told them that they did not take reservations online and that they had no record of their reservation and that actually the restaurant was about to close so they did not seat them. I guess I am glad that I ended up showing up early or I would not have been able to eat here…
The overall ambiance is very authentic in that it’s kind of a hodgepodge type place that feels very much like being in Asia.
Docked points just for the sheer chaos and unprofessionalism of the reservation system. And for listing dessert menu items that weren’t available.
… moreJanine
We came for lunch, which I know is a busy time and the place is pretty small. I went inside to check if there were any open tables, but there weren’t. I asked if they had a waitlist, but they don’t, so we had no idea how long the wait would be. We ended up standing outside in the cold because the server simply told us to wait, with no names taken and no estimate times. When I asked again, all I got was, “You have to wait,” which was frustrating.
After about an hour of waiting with no update, I finally went back inside to check again. A table happened to be open, so I basically had to seat myself. I get that peak hours can get hectic, and we actually drove hours just to try their food, but a little organization would’ve made the experience so much better. Even just a time range or a simple list would’ve helped.
The food itself was amazing. SISIG is definitely worth recommending. The service was not great, but it honestly doesn’t take away from how good the food is.
I really hope they improve their system because the food deserves better service to match it.
… moreMerly Matias
Such a gem! The food was very tasty. We ate almost everything we ordered. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. Service was friendly and genuine. It’s the kind of place I root for . Would definitely come back with friends for kamayan!.
… moreEmily Kipp
Food was amazing and the service was too! We were able to sit immediately. The waitress gave us wonderful recommendations and interesting tidbits about Filipino culture. We were offered a free sample that tasted wonderful. It is a quaint restaurant and I would definitely return.
… moreL Lopez
Hapag is a treasure! The lechon kawali was crispy and tasty. The sisig was sizzling and flavorful. The halo halo was one of the best I’ve tried in the USA! The restaurant has a quaint and artsy atmosphere. The service was great. We loved chatting with the owner Cecilia!
We will definitely be back with our kids. I wish you had a location in Connecticut.
… moreGreg Jones
Absolutely loved the restaurant. It’s just like home cooked food in the Philippines. The staff was as friendly as can be. Food equally amazing. We will make this a must stop place for any Catskills trips from NYC.
… moreTee McKenney
Food is perfectly seasoned. Great flavors in comparison to others. Staff is warm, attentive, and friendly. Tasty garlic rice a must!!!
… moreKelly Y
So good. I can’t believe we didn’t know about this place sooner. The garlic rice is delicious. We got the pork belly which was so delicious. The chicken adobo was great. Only thing we didn’t get to try was the pork knuckle.
… moreJavier Kohen
The food was very good, and some of the choices were even great. The noodles with fish were my favorite. Most of it reheated really well at home, and I preferred the flavor after trimming the fat from the meat chunks. The service was slow and a bit absent, but very friendly. I would like to try their kamayan feast.
… moreMichelle
My daughter wanted to try this restaurant because we love South East Asian food. It was my first time trying Filipina food. The food was very good most importantly the staff and owner were very friendly and accommodating. I got treated to the Filipina hospitality that I’ve heard so much of . I feel genuine appreciation from this establishment which is a rarity. This will be one of my favorite to visit.
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