Manila Couve

Bold flavors. Big portions. Warm hospitality.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino eatery with bar/karaoke, $12–$20 per plate typical; offers takeout and catering.

Menu Highlights:
– Lechon Roasted Belly Platter and Lechon Kawali (crispy, crowd favorites)
– Pork Sisig (often praised, served sizzling-style vibe)
– Pancit/Pansit Bihon (veggie-packed noodles, a hit with families)
– Lumpia (smaller than some expect, but tasty)
– Dinuguan (for the adventurous, well-liked)
– Bicol Express and Pork Adobo (comfort classics; adobo noted tender, a bit fatty)
– Sinigang (sour soup; extra veggies add-on mentioned)
– Halo-halo and other desserts

Service Highlights:
– Warm, welcoming “auntie” vibe; friendly, attentive staff
– Greeted right away; occasional extras for first-timers
– Many dishes made to order; can amp the spice on request
– Simple, homey setting with laid-back music
– Large portions and good value emphasized by multiple diners

Notes:
– Facilities feel older and the setting is simple
– Parking feedback varies: some say ample, others say busy/awkward
– Hours seem inconsistent at times; phone wasn’t always answered, per one diner
– A few inconsistencies in flavors: one coconut pork tasted buttery/plain; adobo a bit fatty for some
– Occasionally understaffed
– Lumpia runs smaller than what some are used to

Logistics:
– Location is a bit off the beaten path
– Bar inside reportedly open until around 9 PM
– Karaoke available for those who want to sing
– Offers takeout and has handled catering (e.g., wedding) successfully

Customers come for the homestyle Filipino flavors—crispy lechon kawali, sizzling-leaning sisig, and pancit bihon packed with veggies get called out a lot. Folks also mention solid comfort bowls like sinigang (one guest got extra veggies and fish in their bowl) and pork adobo, plus treats like halo-halo. Portions are generous and prices feel fair, so people leave full and happy. A few diners even had Manila Couve cater big events, like a wedding, and said the whole spread—sisig, lechon, pansit—was a hit.

Diners enjoy the warm, family-run feel. You’re greeted right away, and a couple of first-timers said they were given little extras. The vibe is friendly and relaxed, with “aunties” running the show, laid-back music in the background, and even karaoke if you’re in the mood. One guest caught an ’80s ballads playlist; another heard the owner’s daughter singing while they waited. Many dishes are made to order and can be spiced up on request, and several people noted fast turnaround despite the kitchen cooking from scratch.

Although most feedback is glowing, a few caveats pop up. Some folks mention older facilities and a very simple dining room. Parking experiences differ—one person found it ample, another found it busy and awkward. Hours might be inconsistent (one customer found the place closed despite posted times and couldn’t reach anyone by phone). On the food side, a couple of diners felt certain dishes leaned fatty or bland—like a coconut pork that tasted buttery to one person, and pork adobo with more fat than they preferred—while most others found the flavors authentic and satisfying. Overall, people keep returning for the hearty plates, the welcoming service, and that easygoing, Filipino-home vibe.