DJ BIBINGKAHAN RESTAURANT

Homestyle Filipino eats. Occasional big portions. Service can be hit-or-miss.

Restaurant Category: Casual turo-turo/cafeteria-style Filipino; roughly $12–$18 for a 2-item combo, some a la carte/breakfast items $7–$20+

Menu Highlights:
– Pancit and monggo (often praised)
– Boneless bangus, tinola-style
– Tocino breakfast
– “Sinogong” (sinigang + dinuguan combo)
– Lechon (mixed feedback)

Service Highlights:
– Friendly, patient staff noted by many; some were offered taste tests
– Feels like a Pinoy canteen with a choose-your-viand setup
– Portions described as generous by some, small by others
– Dining room vibe varies; can feel warm and not always inviting
– Utensils by the cashier; not always proactively offered

Notes:
– Prices have gone up; several diners feel portions have shrunk
– Breakfast value criticized; coffee not included
– Inconsistent quality: salty adobo, dry rice, cold/dry lechon, even a report of spoiled pancit
– Limited selection at times, especially midday
– Cleanliness and setup concerns (chairs up on tables, food scraps on floor) and apathetic service mentioned by some

Logistics:
– Restroom access requires asking for a key
– Small in-store grocery section (jams, cookies, etc.)
– The Vermont Ave branch has closed; this Panorama City spot remains open

Customers come for the familiar turo-turo vibe, big trays of ulam, and that “back home” feel. Diners enjoy pancit and monggo, and a few shout out unique finds like boneless bangus done tinola-style or even a “Sinogong” mash-up. Breakfast plates with tocino earn love from some, and a couple of folks even got taste tests before ordering. A number of regulars say the food feels homemade and the team can be kind and patient.

That said, experiences swing widely. Some customers claim portions used to be larger and now feel smaller despite prices rising—$15–$16 for a two-item combo comes up a few times. Breakfast is a sore spot for value; coffee isn’t included, and a few call the flavors flat. Quality can be uneven: reports range from “delicious” to salty adobo, dry rice, cold/dry lechon, and one mention of spoiled pancit. A few folks mention limited selections at certain times, plus a warm dining room and a setup that’s not always welcoming.

Service and ambience also vary. While many find the staff friendly, others describe apathetic service, utensils that you have to ask for at the cashier, and cleanliness issues like chairs stacked on tables midday and scraps on the floor. There’s a small grocery corner if you want snacks and pasalubong-style items, and the restroom is available but you’ll need to request a key. Overall, fans come for the homestyle flavors and occasional generous plates, although value and consistency are common sticking points.