Pinoy Station - Filipino Restaurant

Headline: Pinoy Station – Filipino Restaurant — Flavor-packed pancit. Budget-friendly combos. Warm, accommodating crew.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino turo-turo/canteen, $15 rice + 2 viands; $20 for 3. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and catering trays.

Menu Highlights:
– Pancit Malabon/Palabok
– Lumpiang Shanghai (including a giant spring roll)
– Lechon Kawali/Lechon
– Beef Caldereta
– Halo-Halo and Turon
– Sinigang na Baboy (mixed feedback)
– BBQ Pork (prepared on request)
– Giniling/Picadillo

Service Highlights:
– Friendly, attentive staff with a homey, family-run vibe
– Quick service and on-time orders
– Value-for-money combos and generous trays
– Kid-friendly atmosphere

Notes:
– A few diners found some dishes too salty (notably pork dishes; some variability by shift)
– One complaint about small combo portions for the price
– One report of cleanliness issues (messy floor and pests) on a visit
– Inconsistency noted: a crispy pata arrived not crispy via delivery
– One sinigang order had mostly pork fat

Logistics:
– Located in Blacktown; small shop with an additional seating area at the back
– Ready-to-go meals available; also on Uber Eats
– Offers catering sizes; breakfast offerings mentioned

Paragraphs:
Customers come for the home-style Filipino flavors—think pancit Malabon/Palabok, crispy lumpia, and lechon kawali—plus everyday-friendly pricing on combo plates. Diners enjoy the quick service and that warm, family-run feel; several mention generous catering trays and on-time pick-ups, and parents note the space is welcoming to kids. Pancit is a recurring favorite, the giant spring roll gets repeat orders, and sweet treats like halo-halo and turon cap meals off nicely. Shout-outs go to team members like Jerome and Marissa for going the extra mile, including preparing off-menu BBQ pork for a request, and to cooks like Sarah and Luz for crowd-pleasing giniling.

That said, experiences can vary. Some folks mention certain pork dishes veer salty, with one diner saying the night shift’s food tasted saltier than the day shift’s. A delivery order of crispy pata arrived not crispy, and one customer found their sinigang mostly pork fat. There’s also a lone but serious complaint about cleanliness on a visit, noting floor mess and pests. Others, however, describe fresh, delicious plates, generous servings for breakfast and lunch, and a consistently kind crew.

Diners enjoy the budget-friendly $15/$20 rice-with-viands format for a quick lunch, while others lean on ready-to-go takeaway, Uber Eats, or full-on catering trays for gatherings. It’s a small Blacktown spot with extra seating at the back, and a steady stream of people chasing lechon, pancit, and that comfort-food fix, even if a few dishes and shifts can be hit or miss.