Mum's Filipino Restaurant

Legit Filipino flavors. Crispy comfort food. No-frills, family-run.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino comfort food and fish & chips spot

Menu Highlights:
– Lumpia (vegetable and Shanghai)
– Kare-kare (oxtail/peanut stew)
– Beef nilaga and beef/pork sinigang (including whole pompano sinigang)
– Lechon kawali (crispy pork belly)
– Sisig
– Mongo/munggo
– Halo-halo
– Fish and chips; seafood basket
– Chicken and pork adobo

Service Highlights:
– Friendly, hard-working counter staff; small, family-owned vibe
– “Hole-in-the-wall” atmosphere; clean up front, simple space
– Food often described as made with heart; many find it worth the wait
– Can be quiet/not crowded at times

Notes:
– Inconsistency reported: dry fish, bland house fried rice, undercooked tempura potatoes, and greasy lumpia on a bad day
– Some dishes felt under-seasoned (e.g., lechon kawali), and one beef “teriyaki” ate more like bulgogi
– Long waits (around 30 minutes) even when not busy; limited communication on timing
– A takeout bag was reportedly handed over unsealed
– Lumpia called tasty but on the small side
– Whole pompano sinigang is bony; soup can be very sour for those not into maasim
– Occasional Uber Eats order cancellations mentioned

Logistics:
– Dine-in, takeout, and delivery available (Uber Eats reported)

Customers come for the legit Filipino flavors—think rich kare-kare, comforting beef nilaga, tart and hearty sinigang (even with a whole pompano), and crisp lumpia. Folks also shout out the halo-halo, mongo, and a surprisingly strong fish-and-chips/seafood basket holdover from their earlier days. For many Pinoys missing home cooking, the flavors hit close to what they grew up with, and a lot of diners call it a small, family-run gem with friendly counter service and a simple, clean front-of-house.

Diners enjoy the hearty plates and “made with love” feel, although consistency is a recurring theme. Some customers mention dry fish, bland house fried rice, or undercooked tempura potatoes, and there are notes about lechon kawali needing more seasoning. A beef “teriyaki” reportedly ate more like bulgogi, and lumpia—while delicious—can be smaller than expected. Waits of 30 minutes with minimal updates happen, and one takeout order was handed over with the bag unsealed. Those ordering delivery love the convenience when it works, but a few folks mention Uber Eats cancellations without explanation.

Some people love the whole-fish pompano sinigang and its bold sour broth, while others find the bones and sharp tartness not for them. Regulars say the place is easy-going and not overly busy, and several call it a long-time favorite in Kitsap. When the kitchen hits its stride, the crispy, savory, and soupy staples remind diners of home—and that’s what keeps many coming back.