Pork and Spoon

Crispy pork, homestyle comfort. Big portions. Warm, friendly vibe.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino cafeteria/grill, $12–$20 per plate; very generous portions.

Menu Highlights:
– Lechon kawali (crispy pork belly)
– Lumpia (spring rolls)
– Sisig
– Chicken inasal
– Chicken adobo
– Crispy pata
– Grilled pork belly bowls and skewers; pork belly sandwich
– Chicken tocino with garlic fried rice
– Sinigang
– Pancit and java/garlic rice sides

Service Highlights:
– Super friendly staff and welcoming owners; happy to suggest dishes
– Fast service even with large orders; good for groups
– Laid-back, cozy vibe in a spacious, cafeteria-style setting
– Big portions with rice and often noodles; lots of leftovers
– Extensive menu with many pork specialties

Notes:
– A few folks say it’s worth the drive, though some would still pick mom’s home cooking if they live close by
– One diner wasn’t sure if extra meat could be added to bowls
– Ambience described both as cozy and cafeteria-style—set expectations accordingly
– Halo-halo is available next door at Tea Rex, not necessarily in-house
– One review mentions some Turkish items are available

Logistics:
– Plenty of free parking behind the building
– Next door to Tea Rex for halo-halo dessert

Customers come for the crispy pork dishes, homestyle flavors, and big portions. Lechon kawali, lumpia, sisig, chicken inasal, and crispy pata are the crowd-pleasers, with many plates arriving alongside rice and even pancit—so expect leftovers. Diners enjoy the laid-back, homey feel in a spacious cafeteria-style room, and several mention that prices feel fair for how much food you get.

Service gets a lot of love: staff and owners greet guests warmly, walk newcomers through the huge menu, and keep things moving fast. Some diners mention that the cooking feels truly Filipino—comforting, familiar, and nostalgic. One guest even called out Chef Johnny for being helpful and personable. People have traveled a good distance to try it; while most felt it was worth it, a few say they’d still choose mom’s cooking if she’s nearby. A couple of small notes pop up—someone wondered about adding extra pork to a bowl, and the vibe can read as both cozy and cafeteria-like, depending on what you expect.

Diners enjoy pairing their meal with halo-halo from the Tea Rex shop next door, and parking is easy with a free lot out back. Overall, folks find Pork and Spoon to be a welcoming spot for authentic Filipino comfort food with generous servings and quick, friendly service.