4.7 – 35 reviews • Filipino restaurant
YLAYA Restaurant brings the flavors of the Philippines to Colonia, NJ. We serve authentic Filipino dishes made with fresh ingredients, from crispy lumpia and hearty pancit to savory adobo, kare-kare, and sinigang. Our menu combines traditional recipes with a modern dining experience, perfect for family meals, casual dining, or group gatherings. Whether you’re craving classic comfort food or exploring Filipino cuisine for the first time, YLAYA offers a warm atmosphere and dishes made to share.
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Jessica L.
Great new spot in Woodbridge for delicious Filipino food! They are currently in soft opening. They have an extensive breakfast and lunch/dinner menu, including desserts and drinks.
We tried the Steak and Eggs Salpicao and the classics Pork Belly Adobo. Both dishes were accompanied with a fresh salad and rice (or fries are available for the salpicao).
The service here was friendly and attentive.
… moreJames De Los Reyes
I had a wonderful dining experience at Ylaya Filipino Cuisine! The food was flavorful and felt very authentic—especially the tender adobo with rice and the fresh side salad. The lumpia was crispy and perfectly paired with the sweet chili sauce. The portions were generous, and everything tasted homemade.
The staff were kind and attentive, making the meal even more enjoyable. It really feels like a little taste of home. Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving delicious Filipino comfort food!
… moreBong Almoneda
Exceptional good food and the ambiance is great. The lumpia was perfectly rich with flavor, and the Crispy Pata was cooked to perfection with a crispy skin and a tender interior. We will definitely be returning to explore more of their creative menu. A top-notch experience all around. “ANG SARAP”.
… moresofia a
i never leave reviews, but this restaurant is AMAZING!! my husband and i went on their opening day for lunch. the restaurant was so clean and welcoming, the staff was super friendly, and the food was great! when we first went, we ordered the pork lumpia, pork belly adobo and the chicken adobo, 10/10. we loved it it so much that we ordered it again for dinner, AND we came back the next day to try their breakfast. we had the steak & eggs salpicao, 1000/10!!!! already recommended to all my coworkers and friends, and definitely coming back!
… moreDean B
The owner of our favorite Filipino takeout Plain & Simpol told us about their new restaurant Ylaya so we had to try it during their soft opening. Started with the mango salad followed by the beef oxtail kare-kare entree and finished with the turon and ice cream. Fancy presentation and a bit pricy but delish! Service was a little slow but should get better as they get to their grand opening.
… moreAlbert Leonardo Astillero
Found my new go-to Filipino restaurant on St. Georges! The food tastes so authentic. They’ve got lumpia, pork sisig, halo halo, tapsilog, bulalo, and even lechon kawali. The people here are really nice and will make you feel welcome. Definitely worth checking out if you’re craving Filipino cuisine! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
… morePatricia Yu
We ordered the fresh veggie lumpia, beef bbq skewers, crispy pork sisig, pancit palabok, and halo halo. Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
… moreSofia Aguiar
came here today during lunch rush hour and i could tell the workers were working really hard, yet the service was still very friendly and polite. the food was very good and i will be coming back to try more from their menu!
… moreMichael Catuncan
Tried Ylaya for the 1st time since I was in the area. Service was great, friendly staff and great food. I had their Chicken Inasal with Java Rice and it didn’t disappoint me. Will be back with the whole fam.
Oh and they gave me free Halo-Halo for doing this review
… moreArmie Farcon
Food quality and presentation exceeded our expectation. It was so delicious we returned the following day.
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