Tambayan Filipino Bbq & Grill

Ube burger obsession. Comfort bowls. Friendly vibes.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino-fusion, strip-mall spot geared to takeout with dine-in seats; $12–18 per item typical.

Menu Highlights:
– Güd/Ube bun smash burger — juicy, top-5-level favorite for many
– Ube churros with ube dip
– Sisig bowl and sisig fries
– Spam katsu bowl
– Corned beef hash-silog / corned beef hash bowl
– Pancit
– Lechon sticks (big skewers)
– Lumpia (chicken and classic)
– BBQ skewers
– Kare-kare bowl (often pork belly)

Service Highlights:
– Warm, attentive team; welcoming, accurate with larger orders
– Clean, casual space with a sports TV and good music
– Takeout-focused operation with a decent amount of seating
– Generous portions; comfort-food heft
– Consistent flavors that keep regulars coming back

Notes:
– Ube churros texture is a hit for many, but a few found them crumbly
– Spam katsu bowl divides opinion; some prefer plain spam musubi/bowl
– Kare-kare flavor’s solid, but a few diners prefer beef over pork belly
– Occasional sell-outs (e.g., pork belly/lechon), and some desserts not always available via delivery apps (e.g., apple turon pie)

Logistics:
– Easy parking in the strip mall
– No restroom on site noted by one diner
– Delivery available via apps like Grubhub

Customers come for the Gud burger on that purple ube bun — it’s the runaway favorite. Folks describe it as extra juicy with big umami, and more than a few say it’s one of the best burgers they’ve had around, even calling it a “top 5” pick. Fries and sauces tend to land just right, and those with a sweet tooth often add ube churros with a creamy dip. That said, some diners mention the churros can lean crumbly depending on the day.

Diners enjoy the comfort-bowl side of the menu, too. The sisig bowl (and sisig fries) gets love, the corned beef hash-silog scratches that homestyle itch, and pancit makes a strong showing. Spam katsu bowl earns praise for flavor and pickles, though a few folks prefer a more classic spam musubi or spam bowl. Kare-kare is popular in pork-belly form, yet some customers claim they’d rather have beef. Lechon sticks are hefty and satisfying, and lumpia plus BBQ skewers hit the spot for quick snacks. Portions are generous — several people left with leftovers and a happy belly.

The vibe is easygoing and welcoming. Staff get shout-outs for being attentive and friendly; Roy and Justine are mentioned by name in a few stories, from smooth service to sending diners off with dessert. Orders for larger groups come out accurate, the dining area is clean, and there’s usually a game on TV with good tunes in the background. It’s a takeout-forward setup with enough seating to hang out, and parking’s straightforward. A couple of practical notes: one person flagged that there’s no bathroom on site, certain items sell out at times, and not everything shows up on delivery apps — though being able to get it on Grubhub is a win for nearby fans. Overall, people come back for the bold Filipino-Californian flavors and the friendly, neighborhood feel.