Filipino Restaurant Saskatoon Offers

Headline: Al’s Kitchen — Filipino comfort classics. Big servings. Friendly vibe. Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino eatery with food truck and catering; about $12–$15 per plate; street-food items budget-friendly. Menu Highlights: – Lechon belly/crispy pork belly (well-loved, with tasty sauce) – Tapsilog for breakfast – Sisig rice – Halo-halo (sweet finish that keeps getting shout-outs) – Calamari (taco or on rice) from the Captain Calamari food truck – BBQ skewers and isaw; takoyaki at the truck – Filipino staples: Adobo, Sinigang, Pancit, Kare-Kare, Lumpia, Pinakbet Service Highlights: – Warm, friendly staff; many note attentive, welcoming service – Karaoke and lively music create a fun, homey atmosphere – Generous portions and good value mentioned by many diners – Food truck draws long lines but is described as worth the wait – Catering gets rave reviews for coordination and going above and beyond (including carving a whole lechon) – Clean restroom; dine-in can get busy during peak times Notes: – One customer reported small portions for the price and a wrong order – Another takeout experience mentioned spilled soup not topped up, a stray hair under the lid, and broth that was too rich – Interior can feel a bit rough or cluttered … read full review

Headline: Cesar’s Cakes & Café — Ube treats that shine. Friendly vibe. Hot-food hits and misses. Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino bakery-café and custom cake shop; $1–$6 bakery/bun items, roughly $10–$18 savory plates; custom cakes priced per order. Menu Highlights: – Ube cakes (including ube macapuno) and ube cheesecake – Flan and custard pie – Siopao and adobo-filled buns; soft rolls (dozen for ~$5) – Coconut buns and ube Swiss rolls with young coconut – Chicken adobo with garlic rice; silog plates; fried chicken and pasta Service Highlights: – Warm, helpful staff; great at guiding first-time Filipino diners – Careful, accommodating custom cake work with reliable pickup and pretty presentation – Cozy, cute bakery-café feel – Generally attentive service Notes: – Quality on hot dishes can be inconsistent; reports of dry/stale chicken and underwhelming plates – One halo-halo had a hair; halo-halo feedback mixed overall – Price perception varies: breads feel like a deal, some desserts/hot dishes feel pricey to a few – Popular sweets can sell out Paragraphs: Customers come for the cakes and breads—especially anything ube—and many leave happy with both the flavors and the value on the bakery side. Folks rave about occasion cakes (weddings and birthdays) for … read full review

Headline: CocoLei Foods — Custom cakes that wow. Crowd-pleasing Filipino bites. Value-driven catering. Restaurant Category: Filipino bakery and private catering; affordable pricing noted by diners. Menu Highlights: – Custom celebration cakes with creative designs – Chocolate fudge cake – Pork siomai (festival favorite) – Unique Filipino party trays for events and weddings Service Highlights: – Detail-oriented, design-savvy cake work – Exceptional, hands-on catering service that goes the extra mile – Consistent quality across events and orders – Clean operation and good value often mentioned Notes: – Most feedback centers on catering, festivals, and custom cake orders rather than dine-in – Exact pricing and full menu range aren’t clearly listed in the reviews – Availability may depend on event schedules and pre-orders Paragraphs: Customers come for the show-stopping cakes and stay for the warm, reliable service. The cake designs get a lot of love—people say CocoLei takes their ideas and turns them into something even better, with flavors that back up the looks. The chocolate fudge cake pops up as a favorite, and folks keep returning for celebrations because the quality stays consistent. Diners enjoy how the catering side operates, too. Weddings and events are highlighted for exceptional service, unique Filipino … read full review

Headline: Ecko’s Lechon — Crispy lechon, juicy meat. Warm service. Event-ready eats. Restaurant Category: Filipino lechon specialist; casual takeout, catering, and food truck pop-ups Menu Highlights: – Lechon: super crunchy skin, juicy/tender meat, served hot and fresh – Siomai: tasty, juicy, well-seasoned – Calamansi juice: refreshing, balanced sweet-tangy – Catering sides and desserts: widely enjoyed, generous portions Service Highlights: – Friendly, welcoming staff and clean setup – Easy, responsive communication for orders and events – Helpful phone support and on-site recommendations – One reported reservation mix-up for a pre-ordered lechon Notes: – One customer reported their reserved lechon was given to someone else – Food truck appearances mean availability can depend on event schedules Logistics: – Wedding and event catering available – Delivery offered for lechon orders (reported as quick) – Operates a food truck/pop-ups (e.g., seen at Food Truck Wars in Saskatoon) – Takeout and pre-orders accepted Customers come for the lechon—crispy skin that shatters, juicy pork, and portions that often leave folks with leftovers. Diners also enjoy the siomai and the calamansi juice, which gets called out for being refreshingly balanced. When Ecko’s catered a wedding, guests raved about the full spread, from mains to sides and desserts, … read full review

Headline: Flor’s Filipino Specialty Catering Services — Party-worthy plates. Friendly vibes. Karaoke fun. Restaurant Category: Filipino catering-first with casual takeout/pop-ups; ~CAD $10–$15 per plate at events; private catering and party trays available. Menu Highlights: – Lumpia/loaded spring rolls – Pancit guisado – Barbecue/BBQ beef skewers – Lechon kawali – Chicharon bulaklak – Pork bistek – Combo meals Service Highlights: – Warm, attentive staff; helpful with planning portions for events – Generous portions and good value pricing – Can accommodate gluten-free and vegetarian guests; clear ingredient labels at catered events – Cozy, home-style vibe; occasional karaoke adds to the fun – Offers delivery, takeout, and pop-up/event stands Notes: – One diner reported hair in beef pares and very tough, scant meat – A few complaints of burnt barbecue – Confusion over a “free dessert” promo for a holiday tray that was later charged extra – Event pop-ups may have limited menus Paragraphs: Customers come for the Filipino comfort food and the welcoming, homey feel. Many diners rave about the lumpia (including loaded spring rolls), pancit, barbecue skewers, and crispy lechon kawali. Others highlight less-common favorites like chicharon bulaklak and pork bistek. Portions are consistently described as generous for the price—around $13 … read full review

Headline: Katmu Family Restaurant — Authentic flavors. Addictive sisig. Warm, family-run vibe. Restaurant Category: Casual, family-run Filipino restaurant; dine-in and delivery, with a prix-fixe option. Menu Highlights: – Sizzling pork sisig (often praised; balanced, not too spicy) – Pork belly – Sipa cassava bites dessert (fried in wrapper with salty-sweet caramel) – Beef salpicao and bulalo steak – Pinaputok na bangus (pan-roasted milkfish) – Beef kare-kare – Sinigang – Chicken skin chicharron – Lumpia – Roasted chicken Service Highlights: – Friendly, accommodating, attentive staff – Cozy, wholesome ambience; family-run warmth – Good portion sizes – Group-friendly (prix-fixe and events) Notes: – Delivery sometimes arrives without utensils – Leche flan described as dry/pasty by a customer – Pancit noted as watery and under-seasoned by some – One diner reported a cockroach in their soup (serious hygiene concern) – Prix-fixe courses served all at once for some groups – Minimal help for spills (thin napkins offered) – A few diners mention inconsistency across dishes – Sipa presentation tie (hay/grass) confused some on edibility Logistics: – Free parking available – Clean washrooms – Suitable for events and groups Paragraphs: Diners come for the classics—especially the sizzling pork sisig, pork belly, and that unique … read full review

Headline: Kuya Mar’s Kakanin Atbp. Generous portions. Budget-friendly. Palabok hits the spot. Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino eatery, budget-friendly pricing Menu Highlights: – Palabok — generous portion, enjoyable flavor; a bit salty for some Service Highlights: – Limited feedback on service in the current review Notes: – Palabok can run slightly salty depending on preference Paragraphs: Customers come for the generous portions and fair pricing, with the palabok standing out as a satisfying, value-for-money option. The flavor leans tasty and comforting, the kind you’d want for merienda or a quick meal. Diners enjoy the overall experience, although one person did mention the palabok was a touch saltier than they prefer. Beyond that, there weren’t complaints in the feedback so far, and there isn’t much detail yet on service or ambience. As more folks try it, expect clearer patterns on favorites and the overall vibe. … read full review