Katmu Family Restaurant

Katmu Family Restaurant — Authentic flavors. Addictive sisig. Warm, family-run vibe.

Restaurant Category: Casual, family-run Filipino restaurant; dine-in and delivery, with a prix-fixe option.

Menu Highlights:
– Sizzling pork sisig (often praised; balanced, not too spicy)
– Pork belly
– Sipa cassava bites dessert (fried in wrapper with salty-sweet caramel)
– Beef salpicao and bulalo steak
– Pinaputok na bangus (pan-roasted milkfish)
– Beef kare-kare
– Sinigang
– Chicken skin chicharron
– Lumpia
– Roasted chicken

Service Highlights:
– Friendly, accommodating, attentive staff
– Cozy, wholesome ambience; family-run warmth
– Good portion sizes
– Group-friendly (prix-fixe and events)

Notes:
– Delivery sometimes arrives without utensils
– Leche flan described as dry/pasty by a customer
– Pancit noted as watery and under-seasoned by some
– One diner reported a cockroach in their soup (serious hygiene concern)
– Prix-fixe courses served all at once for some groups
– Minimal help for spills (thin napkins offered)
– A few diners mention inconsistency across dishes
– Sipa presentation tie (hay/grass) confused some on edibility

Logistics:
– Free parking available
– Clean washrooms
– Suitable for events and groups

Diners come for the classics—especially the sizzling pork sisig, pork belly, and that unique sipa cassava dessert. People describe the sisig as well-balanced and easy for the whole family to enjoy, while the sipa earns lots of love for its crunchy wrapper and salty-sweet caramel dip. Other favorites that pop up include beef salpicao, bulalo steak, pinaputok na bangus, beef kare-kare, sinigang, chicharron, and lumpia. Portions are decent, and the vibe feels homey and family-run, with the host and cook often called out as friendly. Kuya James gets special mentions for being very accommodating.

Service generally feels warm and attentive, and the space works for groups—there’s even a prix-fixe menu, though some groups mention their courses arrived all at once. Families appreciate that the flavors aren’t overly spicy, making it approachable for kids. Clean washrooms and free parking also make it an easy dine-in choice.

On the flip side, some diners mention inconsistencies: a pancit that came out watery and bland, a leche flan that tasted dry, and a spill that was handed only a few thin napkins. Delivery can arrive without utensils, which frustrated a few folks. Most concerning, one customer reported finding a cockroach in their soup; others didn’t mention similar issues, but it’s a serious complaint that stands out. Overall, customers enjoy the homestyle Filipino flavors and the warm welcome, although a few experiences suggest there are standout “bangers” alongside items to skip.