Kalye Grill

This place is small but mighty. Noodle fight was so fun, so much food! The Tocino breakfast plate seriously hit the spot. Amazing food, great service!

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I loooooove this place. Their sisigs are so delicious - whether it's pork, fish or rice. I usually order ahead for pick up and the person who takes the call are friendly and efficient. I love their other food and I'm happy that they are open 6 days a week and is just close to our house. They also offer some Filipino snacks and you can reserve for the boodle fight as well. More...

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We walked in and people were waiting for tables because they want to experience kamayan which is where they serve all the food on top of banana leaves and everybody eats from the food that is spread out on the banana leaves.  The wait is about an hour for kamayan, it takes that long to cook and set up the table.We ordered family style and got our food in 15 minutes.  The food was delicious and service was great. One lady took care of us and she was great.  We all left happy and full.  She was really attentive.Good luck to Alma, Rey and daughter for continued success.  The daughter works hard and it should pay off.  Keep serving all that good Filipino dishes. More...

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Filipino food unique yummy and in banana leaves

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We walked in and people were waiting for tables because they want to experience kamayan which is where they serve all the food on top of banana leaves and everybody eats from the food that is spread out on the banana leaves.  The wait is about an hour for kamayan, it takes that long to cook and set up the table.We ordered family style and got our food in 15 minutes.  The food was delicious and service was great. One lady took care of us and she was great.  We all left happy and full.  She was really attentive.Good luck to Alma, Rey and daughter for continued success.  The daughter works hard and should pay off.  Keep serving all that good Filipino dishes. More...

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Delicious food and even better customer service. Chicken Adobo and Fried Pompano Fish are the best!! Will be coming back soon.

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It's like I stepped into a family reunion.  The presentation the food the staff, all great.

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For our birthdays this year, my fiancée and I were eager to try something new, and what better way to celebrate than to get your hands dirty with your friends? The boodle fight at Kalye Grill comes standard with rice, two different types of lumpia, eggplant, mango salad, and four dipping sauces. There wasn't really an explanation of what sauces go with what, so it was up to us to figure it out.The entree selections are up to you. You can choose five from the options provided. For our boodle fight, we ordered:1. Pritong pompano. A whole fried fish--face, tail, bones, and all. As a Chinese person, I love stuff like this, but the idea of ripping a fish apart with your bare hands might freak some people out a little. Still, the meat was hot and tender, albeit strong with the flavor of fish oils.2. Pork sisig. Super flavorful minced pork. Best eaten with rice. Of the dishes we ordered, this was the most inconvenient to pick up with your hands. Would've probably subbed this out for something more "finger food" friendly.3. Adobong spareribs. Unlike the other dishes laid out on the table, these are served in bowls pooled in their own juices. The meat was very tasty, but the spareribs on the bottom were quite greasy.4. Halabos na hipon (shrimp). This dish is pretty simple so there isn't much to say about it, but the shrimp was cooked well.5. Lechon kawali. My favorite dish out of the five. Reminds me of Cantonese roast pork belly. I'm pretty sure I consumed the most of this out of anything.We upgraded the table to garlic rice for $10 more, but I didn't think this was worth it. At around $20 per person (plus tax and tip), this place is pretty affordable compared to other boodle fight restaurants I've researched in Southern California. A seemingly unlimited number of drinks are even included free of charge.Rey was very helpful and responsive by answering my many questions over email. If you can, I would suggest coming to this restaurant beforehand and trying some of the dishes a la carte if you're unsure about anything. Just keep in mind this is more of a takeout place unless you're having a boodle fight (which requires a minimum of four people).Overall, I'd consider a boodle fight an interesting experience that should be tried at least once. While it's not something I'd do every year, I'm grateful and glad I was able to get enough people to come with me to try this out! More...

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Great place for Filipino food! We got the combo with the adobo and BBQ pork and chicken on a stick and it was delicious.  Fast and super friendly service. Only downside was that the food was cold but delicious nonetheless.  We also ordered the lechon kawali which was cooked to order and it was perfect, crispy, fatty goodness! Will definitely come back if we are ever in the area! More...

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Awesome service from Rey(Ray)and rest of the staff.   Great food and takes you back when you were back home to Philippines.  Bringing my in-laws back for the food. More...

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I was impressed with the food! Been to lots of turo turo places, so I was not expecting much. The lumpia was still crunchy long after we took them back to the office. The bbq chicken was very good, sauce they used was flavorful. I can't wait to go back from some siding fries, as well as to check out their kamayan. The place was clean and everyone was very friendly. More...

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Very good food!!!! They make their own Ube dessert, and it is so good. Are you looking for a boodle party? Kalye Grill is a premier boodle house.

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Great place, friendly owner. Great value you get good portions for their specials. Also need to order ahead for the banquets

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You get a great value here, and the taste seem pretty close to what I remember from the Philippines, they also have all day breakfast here at about $6

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What a gem! Family enjoyed this boodle fight! Thank you for accommodating our last minute lunch cravings! The food and service were great! Most importantly the price is right! More...

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I love this place! It's a unique family owned Filipino restaurant. This is my go to place for Filipino foo.

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Great food. Great value for breakfast. Keep it going Ray and team

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the laing broiled posit sisig na bangus was so good.
just love it!busog kami so much talaga!!!

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This place is awesome, the food is incredible and great service.

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I’m still full from the boodlefight lunch I had with my family. Thank you for the great service!

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Good Filipino food. I had adobo chicken, chicken kabobs and it was DELICIOUS. Friendly staff and a very comfortable home-like atmosphere. Big selection of foods. I've got to return to try those dishes I've yet to eat. � More...

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really enjoyed breakfast here. i'm very picky when it comes to filipino food, didn't want to cook this at home so i checked out Yelp for a good place to try. ..  after reading some of the reviews... i conquer! food is good and great portion for the price. my tummy was full! i do recommend this place. we'll be back to try lunch/dinner next time. thank you More...

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Went with a large group of 13 and did the Boodle fight.Pros:Great foodLarge quantityFun experienceReally friendly staff, family ownedCons:The experience is best in larger groups but the food is great regardless. For the Boodle fight, you definitely have to plan ahead of time due to the amount of food they need to prepare. Call ahead ASAP. Not exactly a place you can just show up with a large group unannounced.Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to everyone due to the experience, great food, and A+ service. More...

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Even though we do not live in the area, we are quite happy to have discovered this small, family run Filipino cafe with good quality food in Diamond Bar.   We have found excuses to visit and revisit here several times in the past month, it is just that good, maybe better than what we thought were great places in other parts of Southern California.  Just don't be expecting an upscale dining experience.  It is not.This is not an Asian fusion type of place, very traditional.  The small kitchen puts out a daily rotational menu of hot, pre-prepared dishes, known as Turo Turo (meaning point-point, the equivalent of cafeteria service), but there is also a regular menu, foods cooked to order.  You can even find traditional, heavy Filipino breakfasts.  You must help yourself to the cups and water dispenser unless you wish another kind of refrigerated beverage, and accompaniments like soy sauce or garlic vinegar* for dipping or slathering all over your pork are found on a tray nearby.We are have already discovered their Dinuguan which was done quite well here.   Dinuguan is not served every day, it rotates. If you are not familiar with this dish, you need to be informed as to the ingredients, as it incorporates parts of the pig that some may find offensive, like pork blood.  This one also uses pork ears.  We are passionate about a good dinuguan.  This is it.The Lechon Kawali- pork belly cubed and fried, was freshly cooked and crispy skinned.  The Pork Sisig was exceptional.  I have eaten many, this is one of my favorite dishes at any Filipino establishment, but theirs was different from others I've had, so much more flavorful.  I cannot imagine eating here without ordering this.  This was on the rotational menu.Their signature Bbq  Skewers (tried both pork and chicken) were tender and well seasoned and a real bargain.  Do try these if you are mystified and a newcomer to this cuisine.  Always available.The sinigang, a soup made with pork ribs and a broth seasoned with sour tamarind, was delightful.  I like my soup quite sour, with plenty of okra and daikon radish.  This definitely met my expectations!We also tried their bif steak (thinly sliced beef cooked with onions in a soy sauce gravy) and pig knuckles in a sweet soy gravy.  Both tasted like Mr. B's family recipes, i.e. very good.The Mongo (a small dried mung bean stew made with pork, powdered dried shrimp, and bittermelon, was my least favorite.  It was bland, missing something.  Usually I am a big fan of this dish.If you are feeling particularly festive, this is a place you can try eating Kamayan style food (eating with your hands, rice spread out on the table over banana leaves, then covered with selected meat and vegetable dishes, and lumpia, Filipino egg rolls).  They call it "Boodle Fight", a delightful, ice breaking, family food experience that requires a reservation ahead.*Bring Breath Assure.  The copious garlic with kill your chances of getting a follow up job interview or a sly kiss.  That, my friends, is just how it is with Filipino cuisine. More...

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Came here for a friend's birthday, and it was such a fun experience! I am Filipino but have never participated in, or even heard of a boodle fight before. Imagine a table with no plates, no utensils, and in the middle banana leaves with pancit, fish, fried chicken, lumpia, and pretty much any Filipino dish you can think of. We then used our hands to consume as much food as we could. There was so much food that even with all 17 of us, we couldn't finish it all! Overall it was such a fun experience and I was definitely recommend anyone to participate! Just make sure to wash your hands very well beforehand. More...

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you really have to be in the mood to eat at this place. meaning you are hungry want something heavy. if so, this place is great! everything is pretty greasy and salty and goes awesome with rice. you end up just shoveling rice into your mouth nonstop. the box of food ends up looking bigger than it really is as you finish it all. again, gotta be in the mood... More...

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Friendly service, nice selection, reasonable prices, and the food tastes great.

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My first boodle experience was AMAZING! Food was great, price was good, and the owner & the staff were friendly. Will be back soon :)

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MUST TRY / HIGHLY RECOMMEND.  If you haven't tried this place you need to!!!! I'm here almost every single weekend. This place has amazing quality food and amazing service. It's ran by an extremely nice family with cafeteria style Filipino food. They also have a wide variety of breakfast options. Everything on the menu tastes homemade. Best Filipino restaurant I've been to hands down. The prices are amazing! I recommend the bbq sticks, sinigang, and adobo.  Go here!!! More...

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Warm greeting and Welcomed by the owner. Displays true hospitality in which Filipinos are very known for. Great tasting food for your budget! Godbless Kalye Grill!

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What a nice late afternoon find in the city of Diamond Bar! The family that owns the simple, cozy restaurant is kind and hardworking, and the food we tried was very good. For a party of two we ordered the lechon kawali which was very crisp yet moist and the dipping sauce delicious; sisig asada fries were very tasty, as was the tap-si-log (all day breakfast - beef/rice/eggs). The cost was reasonable for three generously sized dishes (took home leftovers of the lechon and fries) and the service was timely and friendly.Beyond the food, it was very interesting to watch them set up a boodle fight for a party of 21 and another for a party of 4. It was hard not to stare as it is intriguing and beautiful, and it definitely makes you want to come back and try it with some friends!It would have been five stars if they had had other Filipino dishes that I was hoping to find like adobo and beef caldereta (though I suppose those aren't "grilled" dishes so they don't fit the bill here)... and also if they hadn't run out of the skewers we wanted to try (but were being held for the boodle fight). Still, I look forward to going back and trying other items soon. More...

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The best ever Filipino cuisine in town great for the whole family bonding experience! Try it n sure u will love ❤️ it A very friendly & hospitable owner n staffs!

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Food was awesome and great service

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This is a very neat place, indeed! We celebrated a birthday boodle here last week & we were greatly impressed. Their meats were tender, all seasoned well & most important nothing too salty! I partly saw their kitchen & it was very clean. A very simple place with very accomodating  staffs, the owners were super-friendly, too!Kudos to Kalye! We'll be coming back a lot for sure! More...

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We celebrated birthday at Kalye Grill and ordered their famous Boodie Fight. Food tasted awesome and service was wonderful. It was such a different dining experience. If you've never had Boodie Fight, you must try. You have choices of 5 different entrees and other side items are included. Drinks are included as well. We will be back for more! More...

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We just went there together with my co workmates. Kuya Rey has been so helpful and very accommodating. With great selection of food plus they gave us free cake for our bday celebrant! You must go there!!

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Had a boodle fight with my mom ..my husband and my sister here...the food was good and the owner alma was really nice she even gave us free dessert when we were leaving. .this we only thing is it's a bit pricey... More...

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My non-Filipino friends are always asking me for Filipino food recommendations and I am very glad to have ran into this place. My family and I were able to do a boodle fight (or kamayan) at the last minute. Although they recommend 2-3 days in advance, I was thankful that we got in for a late lunch. You get a list for options along with sides like eggplant, salted egg/ tomato. It was all very tasty and definitely satisfying. I extra loved the drink options that came with the meal. My family practically had the mango and calamansi juices! I really appreciate mom and pop places. The owner was very nice and accommodating. When he found out we were there to celebrate my dad's bday he graced us with a quick song. Glad to see a great restaurant at Diamond Bar!! More...

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Man, what happened to this place? When I first saw this on Cahuenga and Hollywood right off the 101, it was so very nice. They were taking a modern twist to traditional Filipino food . Not sell out food just enhanced are upgraded whatever you want to call it. Even the whole layout and atmosphere was different. A few years ago seems like they lost their lease and moved out to MacArthur Park area that's not true. Not sure if that place is still open and I have never been there but I heard that this Diamond Bar location had opened. I was in the area so I decided to drop in, it's pretty much your average run-of-the-mill same old older generation ran Filipino restaurant that you find in the United States. Gone are the days of the modern twist to traditional Filipino food here. Gone are the days of the more hip atmosphere and decor. I wonder if the original creators of the restaurant sold it off Well, you win some you lose some. The food here is good but it's again, run of the mill average Filipino joint now. Nothing really special. Yes, they do the boodle fight Etc but I am quite certain it's nothing like the boodle fight that used to happen in Hollywood. Atmosphere alone was so fly out there! I think there needs to be more support for the Young pinoys and entrepreneurs in the restaurant game bringing traditional Filipino food to the masses. Maybe it's something to do with the whole, not wanting to pay for something you can get cheaper at a run-of-the-mill joint? Or maybe it's something like, thinking other chefs from other ethnic backgrounds other than Filipino can't create good Filipino food? Or maybe it's something like, folks just think it's to bougie or something? Whatever the case, you gotta support not because it's Filipino but because it's a great way to open up the culture and the people for bigger and better things. if nothing else, you gotta represent because there are other countries taking and stealing Cuisine and dishes from the islands and claiming it for their own dot-dot-dot and coming up 2! Sadly without giving props to where the influence came from.So to all those so-called Foodies and probably noise, stand up and represent and support ball up-and-coming establishments that rep the cultural cuisine! Traditional, modern or what have you! Just rep and present! More...

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Great Filipino restaurant. Clean modern decor with great photos of the Philippines! We reserved the boodle fight for 10 and it did not disappoint! Everything was presented nicely and tasted delicious. The owner Rey was so warm and friendly. We would definitely come back here again! More...

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We made a reservation in advance for a boodle fight and were quite impressed by both the food and the service.The boodle fight was quite the experience. For around $20 +tax and tip per person, there was more than enough food. We all came in hungry and left stuffed. There was a wide variety of food and everything tasted amazing. What set this place apart from others to me was the service by Ray (Rey?), the owner. From the very start, he was very friendly and welcoming. He would come by regularly to check in on us and engaged in short but fun little conversations. At one point, he explained to us the history of the food. One of my friends accidentally spilled his soda and Ray offered to replace it. Overall, I was more than satisfied with my experience here and would gladly recommend it to anyone. More...

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Such a great place for Filipino food. Only downside is, if you don't know what you want, you won't know what's available. Even then it's 50/50 . Don't get the Garlic Rice, just regular rice will suffice. More...

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BOODLE FIGHT! It is a fun gathering with friends and loved ones to intimately enjoy eating with your hands with each other. There are mountains of rice and sides line around the banana leafed table. You pick 5 entrees and you get a drink with that. The way it works is you pay by person and it is $20 each unless there is 10 people. I would recommend calling in advance and making a reservation so they can have the food ready upon your arrival. The entrees we got were the pancit canton, lechon kawali, grilled pork belly, chicken skewers, and sisig. They were all good but my highlights were the pancit and the chicken skewers. Those two were the most delicious and the rest were good if not decent. Everything else was really good and the service was great! I would love to come back here and enjoy this experience again with more people! More...

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We keep on going back to this Restaurant coz of their authentic filipino dishes. So good and tasty that satisfies my cravings for the Pinoy food. Try dining or to go order and you will keep coming back..My fave were their lumpiang shanghai and pork barbecue and sinigang pork.. More...

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Love this place. Food is  delicious and not oily. Finally a pinoy joint that doesn't smother the food with OIL. Wow we evolved year2018. The chicken bbq on a stick was flavorful and no fat. When I go to other pinoy places for every meat on a stick the fat to meat ratio was 40% fat and 60%meat. Also the fish dish was delish. This place is a must try. Service was a bit slow but the owners, or the owners parents are old, so be respectful... More...

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