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    329 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
    (201) 526-0252
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    329 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
    (201) 526-0252

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    APPETIZER

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    TOKWAT’S BABOY

    Crispy Tofu and tender pork belly served with a tangy soyvinegar dipping sauce-vinegar onions, and chili.

    $8.50

    Best TOKWAT’S BABOY in Jersey City, NJ

    LUMPIANG SHANGHAI

    Filipino-style spring roll, wrapped in thin pastry and deep-fried until golden and crispy. (Chicken/Pork/Beef or Vegetable)

    $12.00

    DYNAMITE

    Cheese-stuffed chili peppers wrapped in crispy lumpia wrapper.

    $7.50

    Best DYNAMITE in Jersey City, NJ

    KWEK - KWEK

    Deep fried quail eggs coated with orange batter, served with spiced vinegar or sweet-and-sour dipping sauce.

    $9.00

    Best KWEK - KWEK in Jersey City, NJ

    TOKNENENG

    Crispy battered quail eggs, deep-fried to golden perfection

    $10.00

    Best TOKNENENG in Jersey City, NJ

    FISHBALL

    Filipino street food made from seasoned fish paste, shaped into balls, and deep-fried until golden.

    $12.00

    Best FISHBALL in Jersey City, NJ

    CALAMARI

    Fried calamari, where the squid is sliced into rings, lightly battered or breaded, and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

    $16.00

    Best CALAMARI in Jersey City, NJ

    PRITONG LUMPIANG GULAY

    crispy fried vegetable spring roll filled with fresh mixed veggies

    $4.50

    Best PRITONG LUMPIANG GULAY in Jersey City, NJ

    FRESH LUMPIA W/GARLIC SAUCE (NEW)

    Filipino-style spring roll made with sautéed vegetables and meat wrapped in a soft, crepe-like wrapper.

    $8.00

    Best FRESH LUMPIA W/GARLIC SAUCE (NEW) in Jersey City, NJ

    SHRIMP TEMPURA

    coated in light, airy batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy, served with dipping sauce

    $14.00

    Best SHRIMP TEMPURA in Jersey City, NJ

    CHICHARON BULAKLAK

    crispy, golden-fried pork ruffle fat, seasoned and deep-fried until crunchy

    $20.00

    Best CHICHARON BULAKLAK in Jersey City, NJ

    SOUP

    CHICKEN MAMI

    noodle soup made with tender chicken, egg noodles, and a flavorful clear broth.

    $13.00

    Best CHICKEN MAMI in Jersey City, NJ

    ARROZ CALDO

    rice porridge made with glutinous rice and chicken, simmered in a flavorful ginger-garlic broth.

    $11.00

    Best ARROZ CALDO in Jersey City, NJ

    GOTO

    rice porridge made with glutinous rice and beef tripe, simmered in a savory ginger-garlic broth.

    $12.00

    PORK SINIGANG

    Filipino soup known for its tangy and savory flavor. Made with pork simmered in a tamarind-based broth, it’s loaded with vegetables

    $20.00

    Best PORK SINIGANG in Jersey City, NJ

    SINIGANG BANGUS SA MISO (NEW)

    sour soup made with milkfish (bangus) simmered in a tamarind and miso-based broth. Enriched with vegetables .

    $20.00

    Best SINIGANG BANGUS SA MISO (NEW) in Jersey City, NJ

    TINOLANG MANOK

    chicken soup simmered with ginger, garlic and vegetables

    $20.00

    Best TINOLANG MANOK in Jersey City, NJ

    BEEF MAMI (New)

    Slow-cooked beef, egg noodles, bok choy, boiled egg, and green onions in a hearty broth.

    $22.00

    Best BEEF MAMI (New) in Jersey City, NJ

    VEGETABLES

    PINAKBET w/ BAGNET

    vegetable stew made with a mix of veggies like squash, eggplant, bitter melon, and okra, cooked in a savory shrimp paste sauce (bagoong) with lechon kawali

    $21.00

    Best PINAKBET w/ BAGNET in Jersey City, NJ

    PINAKBET (NO MEAT)

    vegetable stew made with a mix of veggies like squash, eggplant, bitter melon, and okra, cooked in a savory shrimp paste sauce (bagoong) with lechon kawali

    $17.00

    Best PINAKBET (NO MEAT) in Jersey City, NJ

    CHOPSUEY

    stir-fried vegetable dish featuring a colorful mix of veggies like cabbage, carrots, snow peas, and bell peppers

    $14.00

    Best CHOPSUEY in Jersey City, NJ

    GINISANG AMPALAYA

    sautéed bitter melon dish cooked with garlic, onions, tomatoes.

    $12.00

    Best GINISANG AMPALAYA in Jersey City, NJ

    TORTANG TALONG

    eggplant omelette made by boiling eggplants, peeling off the skin, then dipping the soft flesh in beaten eggs and frying it until golden.

    $15.00

    Best TORTANG TALONG in Jersey City, NJ

    TOFU SISIG

    vegetarian twist on the classic Filipino sisig, made with crispy fried tofu cubes seasoned with onions, chili, and a tangy, savory sauce.

    $18.00

    Best TOFU SISIG in Jersey City, NJ

    PORK

    PORK ADOBO

    simmered in a flavorful mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns

    $18.00

    Best PORK ADOBO in Jersey City, NJ

    PORK SIGIG

    chopped pork parts often including ears, cheeks, and snout-sautéed with onions, chili, and seasoning. It's served sizzling hot

    $21.00

    Best PORK SIGIG in Jersey City, NJ

    LECHON KAWALI

    crispy deep-fried pork belly dish. The pork belly is boiled until tender, then deep-fried until the skin is golden and crunchy

    $21.00

    CRISPY PORK KARE-KARE

    crispy fried pork belly pieces served in a rich and creamy peanut sauce with vegetables like eggplant, string beans, and bokchoy

    $24.00

    Best CRISPY PORK KARE-KARE in Jersey City, NJ

    BEEF

    BISTEK TAGALOG

    made with thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce and lemon, then sautéed with onions.

    $20.00

    Best BISTEK TAGALOG in Jersey City, NJ

    LENGUA ESTOFADO

    A classic Spanish-Filipino tender ox-tongue braised in rich tomato sauce, garlic, green olives, chorizo de Bilbao with aromatic hint.

    $30.00

    Best LENGUA ESTOFADO in Jersey City, NJ

    OXTAIL & TRIPE KARE-KARE

    stew featuring tender oxtail and tripe cooked in a creamy peanut sauce with vegetables like eggplant, string beans, and bokchoy.

    $26.00

    Best OXTAIL & TRIPE KARE-KARE in Jersey City, NJ

    FISH

    FRIED TILAPIA

    whole tilapia fish is seasoned and deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender and juicy inside

    $18.00

    Best FRIED TILAPIA in Jersey City, NJ

    FRIED BANGUS (MIKFISH)

    whole bangus (milkfish) is cleaned, seasoned, and fried until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender.

    $20.00

    Best FRIED BANGUS (MIKFISH) in Jersey City, NJ

    BANGUS SIG

    made from flaked bangus (milkfish) that's seasoned, sautéed with onions, chili, and spices, and often served sizzling hot

    $21.00

    FRIED POMPANO

    seasoned and deep-fried until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender and flavorful.

    $20.00

    Best FRIED POMPANO in Jersey City, NJ

    CHICKEN

    CHICKEN ADOBO

    marinated and simmered in a savory blend of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns

    $18.00

    Best CHICKEN ADOBO in Jersey City, NJ

    BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

    tossed in a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce made from hot sauce and butter.

    $19.00

    Best BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS in Jersey City, NJ

    CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS

    deep-fried wings seasoned to achieve a crunchy, golden-brown exterior while keeping the meat juicy and tender inside.

    $18.00

    Best CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS in Jersey City, NJ

    PANCIT/PASTA

    PANCIT PALABOK

    rice noodles topped with savory garlic sauce, ground pork, and crunchy chicharon and egg.

    $17.00

    Best PANCIT PALABOK in Jersey City, NJ

    CRISPY PALABOK

    A creative twist on a classic Filipino noodle dish — silky rice noodles layered with a rich ground pork and smoked-fish sauce, topped with crushed chicharrón, sliced boiled eggs, and fresh scallions for the perfect savory bite.

    $20.00

    Best CRISPY PALABOK in Jersey City, NJ

    PANCIT CANTON

    stir-fried egg noodles with mixed vegetables and your choice of chicken, pork, or seafood

    $17.00

    PANCIT BIHON

    stir-fried thin rice noodles with mixed vegetables

    $17.00

    Best PANCIT BIHON in Jersey City, NJ

    BAM-I

    made by stir-frying a combination of sotanghon (glass noodles) and canton (egg noodles)

    $19.00

    Best BAM-I in Jersey City, NJ

    PANCIT SOTANGHON

    (glass noodles or mung bean vermicelli) sautéed with garlic, onions, vegetables

    $17.00

    Best PANCIT SOTANGHON in Jersey City, NJ

    CREAMY TRUFFLE TINAPA PASTA

    fusion dish that combines smoked Filipino tinapa (fish) with rich, creamy pasta infused with truffle oil

    $24.00

    Best CREAMY TRUFFLE TINAPA PASTA in Jersey City, NJ

    LONGANISA PASTA IN TOMATO RAGU

    savory fusion dish that features sweet and garlicky Filipino longanisa sausage cooked in a rich, slow-simmered tomato ragu sauce

    $24.00

    Best LONGANISA PASTA IN TOMATO RAGU in Jersey City, NJ

    LOMI (New)

    A rich and hearty Filipino noodle soup with thick egg noodles, savory broth, kikiam, fish balls, crispy chicharron, and lechon kawali, topped with fresh aromatics.

    $24.00

    DESSERT

    SPECIAL HALO -HALO

    Filipino dessert made with a mix of sweetened fruits, jellies, beans, and shaved ice, topped with leche flan, ube halaya, and a scoop of ice cream and cheese.

    $11.00

    Best SPECIAL HALO -HALO in Jersey City, NJ

    SAGING CON YELO

    refreshing Filipino dessert made with sweetened bananas (usually saba), shaved ice, and evaporated and condensed milk and cheese.

    $9.00

    Best SAGING CON YELO in Jersey City, NJ

    MAIS CON YELO

    sweet corn kernels, shaved ice, and evaporated and condensed milk and cheese.

    $10.00

    Best MAIS CON YELO in Jersey City, NJ

    LECHE FLAN

    dessert made with egg yolks, condensed milk, and evaporated milk, steamed or baked with a golden caramel topping.

    $9.00

    TAHO

    warm silken tofu, sweet arnibal (caramelized brown sugar syrup), and sago (tapioca pearls).

    $8.00

    Best TAHO in Jersey City, NJ

    GINATAANG BILO-BILO

    sticky rice balls (bilo-bilo), coconut milk, and a mix of sweet root crops, bananas, and sometimes tapioca pearls.

    $12.00

    Best GINATAANG BILO-BILO in Jersey City, NJ

    BUKO PANDAN

    young coconut (buko), fragrant pandan-flavored jelly, and sweetened cream or condensed milk.

    $12.00

    Best BUKO PANDAN in Jersey City, NJ

    TURON WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

    crispy fried banana spring rolls (turon) served warm alongside creamy vanilla ice cream.

    $9.00

    Best TURON WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM in Jersey City, NJ

    BANANA CUE

    deep-fried saba bananas coated in caramelized brown sugar and skewered on sticks.

    $8.00

    Best BANANA CUE in Jersey City, NJ

    ALL DAY BREAKFAST SILOG

    DAINGSILOG

    Breakfast combo featuring daing (marinated and fried fish), served with garlic fried rice (sinangag) and a fried egg (itlog)

    $17.00

    Best DAINGSILOG in Jersey City, NJ

    TOCILOG

    breakfast trio consisting of tocino (sweet cured pork), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (fried egg)

    $14.00

    LONGSILOG

    breakfast combination featuring longganisa (sweet Filipino pork sausage), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (fried egg)

    $14.00

    Best LONGSILOG in Jersey City, NJ

    HOTSILOG

    breakfast plate consisting of hotdog (Filipino-style hotdog), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog(fried egg)

    $13.00

    TAPSILOG

    Filipino breakfast meal featuring tapa (marinated and fried beef), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (fried egg)

    $16.00

    Best TAPSILOG in Jersey City, NJ

    ADOBOSILOG

    breakfast combo featuring adobo (usually pork or chicken marinated and simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices), served with sinangag (garlic fried rice) and itlog (fried egg

    $16.00

    Best ADOBOSILOG in Jersey City, NJ

    SPAMSILOG (New)

    Fried Spam, garlic rice & egg

    $14.00

    CORNSILOG (New)

    Corned beef, garlic rice & egg

    $16.00

    Coffee

    Drip Coffee

    $3.00

    Cappucino

    $8.00

    Hot Chocolate

    $8.00

    Iced Coffee Latte

    $8.00

    Dirty Matcha Latte

    $10.00

    Caramel Machiatto

    $8.00

    Coffee Jelly

    $10.00

    Tea

    Ginger Tea

    $5.00

    Oolong Tea

    $5.00

    Assam Black Tea

    $5.00

    Jasmine Green Tea

    $5.00

    Earl Grey Black Tea

    $5.00

    Milk Shake

    Kiwi Milk Shake

    $8.00

    Taro Milk Shake

    $8.00

    Vanilla Milk Shake

    $8.00

    Mango Milk Shake

    $8.00

    Pineapple Milk Shake

    $8.00

    Strawberry Milk Shake

    $8.00

    Banana Milk Shake

    $8.00

    House Specials

    Sago't Gulaman

    $9.00

    Halo-Halo

    $11.00

    Taho

    $8.00

    Hot Drinks

    Matcha Hot Chocolate

    $8.00

    Matcha Latte (Hot Drink)

    $8.00

    Chai Latte (Hot Drink)

    $8.00

    Thai Latte (Hot Drink)

    $8.00

    Honey Ginger Tea (Hot Drink)

    $8.00

    Jasmine Thai Milk Tea (Hot Drink)

    $8.00

    Taro Latte (Hot Drink)

    $8.00

    Chocolate Almond (Hot Drink)

    $8.00

    Brown Sugar Milk Tea (Hot Drink)

    $8.00

    Taro Coconut (Hot Drink)

    $8.00

    Smoothie

    24oz

    Kiwi Smoothie

    $11.00

    Banana Smoothie

    $11.00

    Avocado Smoothie

    $11.00

    Blueberry Smoothie

    $11.00

    Strawberry Smoothie

    $11.00

    Strawberry Banana Smoothie

    $11.00

    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    $11.00

    Juices

    24oz

    Guava Juice

    $7.00

    Grape Juice

    $7.00

    Peach Juice

    $7.00

    Mango Juice

    $7.00

    Ginger Juice

    $7.00

    Mint Juice

    $7.00

    Lemon Juice

    $7.00

    Lychee Juice

    $7.00

    Lemonade Juice

    $7.00

    Strawberry Lemonade

    $7.00

    Blueberry Juice

    $7.00

    Pineapple Juice

    $7.00

    Honeydew Juice

    $7.00

    Strawberry Juice

    $7.00

    Passionfruit Juice

    $7.00

    Pomegranate Juice

    $7.00

    Acai Palmberry Juice

    $7.00

    Orange Juice

    $7.00

    Kiwi Juice

    $7.00

    Milk Tea

    Taro Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Peach Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Vanilla Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Classic Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Lychee Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Almond Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Banana Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Thai Tea Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Papaya Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Chai Tea

    $8.00

    Coconut Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Blueberry Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Earl Grey Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Avocado Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Pineapple Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Chocolate Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Strawberry Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Sakura Rose Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Cantaloupe Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Brown Sugar Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Watermelon Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Green Apple Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Jasmine Green Tea Milk Tea

    $8.00

    Matcha Series

    24oz

    Matcha Latte

    $9.00

    Dirty Matcha

    $9.00

    Strawberry Matcha

    $9.00

    Mango Matcha

    $9.00

    Blueberry Matcha

    $9.00

    Taro Matcha

    $9.00

    Chocolate Matcha

    $9.00

    Coconut Matcha

    $9.00

    Pineapple Matcha

    $9.00

    Taro Series

    24oz

    Taro Latte

    $9.00

    Coconut Taro

    $9.00

    Taro Matcha

    $9.00

    Coffee Taro

    $9.00

    Strawberry Taro

    $9.00