Mabuhay Asian Cafe

Pan-Asian comfort. Big flavors. Warm, hometown hospitality.

Restaurant Category: Casual sit-down Filipino/Pan-Asian cafe with full bar; typical $12–$25 per entree. Dine-in and takeout.

Menu Highlights:
– Pork adobo (popular; occasionally sells out)
– Pancit with pork
– Beef bulgogi and Korean BBQ sets with plenty of fixings
– Ramen (spicy bone-broth, chicken ramen)
– Red shrimp curry, green curry
– Lumpia and pork dumplings/gyoza; appetizer sampler platter
– Shrimp fried rice; General Tso’s and Orange Chicken
– Crab rangoon
– Braised beef; cabbage soup with chicken
– Bento box
– Ube/purple “potato” desserts; ginger tea, boba teas
– Beer selection and full bar

Service Highlights:
– Consistently warm, prompt, and attentive service
– Owners/staff proactively adjust spice and check on guests
– Comfortable, welcoming dining room
– Kid-friendly touches (high chair, kiddie cups)
– Many note good portions and value
– Some ingredients are home-grown/local (including local beef)
– Both dine-in and takeout experiences get praise

Notes:
– Spice levels can run hot for curry; a few diners wanted less heat
– One diner felt fried rice add-ons made the price too high (over $20)
– One comment about food needing more spice/veggies
– Popular items (like pork adobo) can sell out
– Menu is on the smaller side, but focused

Logistics:
– Described by diners as a convenient in-town location

Customers come for the comforting Filipino staples and easygoing Pan-Asian spread—think pork adobo, pancit, lumpia, and ramen—while the beef bulgogi and even full Korean BBQ platters surprise folks with generous fixings and big flavor. Diners enjoy the bento boxes, curries, and fried rice, plus crowd-pleasing starters like the dumplings and sampler platter. Desserts get a shout too, especially the house-made purple ube treats. Drinks run the gamut from ginger tea and boba to a solid beer list and a full bar, which is a nice bonus in a small town spot.

Service gets just as much love as the food. People describe the team as warm and attentive, with owners who’ll adjust spice levels on the fly and chat with guests; one diner even thanked Arianna for a great conversation. Families mention kid-friendly touches like good high chairs and kiddie cups, and several folks note a relaxed, comfortable dining room where there’s no rush to leave. Some diners mention local touches—home-grown vegetables and local beef—along with a “no MSG” nod on certain dishes.

A few caveats come up: curry heat can be intense if you’re spice-sensitive, one person wanted more veggies and zip in their dish, and another felt the fried rice got pricey once extras were added. Popular items like pork adobo can sell out on busy days, and the menu is fairly small. Still, most visitors—locals and travelers alike—say the flavors, portions, and hospitality make Mabuhay Asian Cafe a hidden gem worth returning to, whether you’re dining in or grabbing takeout.