The month of June is when we celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, and we thought we’d share our favourite Filipino restaurants and businesses!
Do you think we missed a business? Let us know dee[at] gastrofork.ca and I’d be happy to add to this list!
Last Updated: December 2022
Food
LyraLou Bakeshop – Filipino bakeshop and more
Kaye Bakes – Filipino sweets and treats.
Basta Barbecue – A popup serving up barbecue and natural wine found at the Farmer’s Apprentice!
Baon Box – all your favourite Filipino comfort foods in a box!
Private Chef Kim Haugan – Toronto based private dinners and events
Carlo’s Coffee and Snack – Serving up snack boxes that include Pan de sal, Sans Rival and much more!
Hog Shack Cook House – If you’re looking for a place that serves up delicious BBQ in a relaxed setting, you’ll have to check out one of my favourite BBQ joints in the city!
3900 Bayview St #160, Richmond, BC V7E 4R7
Kape Coffee – Award winning coffees from Philippine Indigenous women growers
Kasama Chocolate – Delicious chocolates that highlight Filipino farmers and origins.
1244 Cartwright St #2, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
BukoBaba – From delicious coconut jam to coconut amino acids, you’ll find great items here to add a healthy dose to your food and much more.
497 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3
Shameless Buns – Food Truck serving interesting twists on Filipino classics.
Check their socials for their latest location.
Lee’s Donuts – Beloved Vancouver donut shop recently taken over by it’s Filipino owners.
1689 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
La Glace – Ice Cream Shop featuring classic flavours and ones with Filipino/Asian ingredients.
2785 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 4W7
La Mesa Grill – Delicious, family style Filipino food with a tandahan next door.
11955 88 Ave, Delta, BC V4C 3C9
Epic Grill Silogs – This diner serves up the Filipino classic dish Silogs, amongst other items including their infamous Sans Rival cakes!
538 Ewen Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 5B8
Symphonie Restaurant – A hidden gem in the Downtown Vancouver core – serving up Filipino breakfasts and daily specials for lunch.
1140 W Pender St Unit #120, Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1
Kulinarya – A thriving restaurant that features the popular Boodle Fight.
Multiple Locations, see website for details.
Win Win Chick-n – A fried chicken joint with Filipino spaghetti and desserts.
Multiple Locations, see website for details.
Max’s Restaurant – A popular Filipino restaurant chain that has made it’s way here!
3546 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L7
Pampanga Cuisine – Specializing in sisig but serving up so many other delicious plates.
5179 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 4G8
Goldilocks – A staple in the Vancouver scene for a very long time, Goldilocks offers up tasty bakery treats and some lunch items. Check out their Ensaymadas and Mamon!
Multiple Locations, see website for details.
Plato Filipino – Looking for a spot to grab and go? Plato Filipino has all your faves.
5175 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 4G8
Klasik Inasal – You’ll find all your favourite dishes here.
650 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X6
New Town Bakery – One of Vancouver’s most iconic bakeries that serves up the best siaopao in town, along with other tasty treats!
Multiple Locations, see website for details.
Fiesta Filipino – A Filipino restaurant located in North Vancouver
149-153 E 3rd St, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1E5
Pinpin – One of the longest standing Filipino restaurants in the city!
6113 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z9
Hapag Ihaw Ihaw – Serves up Filipino comfort food (but lets be real, all Filipino food is comfort food!)
5432 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3V7
Little Ongpin – One of Richmond’s Filipino restaurants
4093 No 5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2T9
Kumare – Serving tasty and iconic Filipino dishes.
Multiple Locations, see website for details.
Kuy’s Lechon – You guessed it, this South Van establishment specializes in crispy, roasted pork.
660 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 3A1
O! Taho – If you’re looking for desserts, look no further!
4223 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4G2
Grandt Kitchen – Another great restaurant serving up classic Filipino dishes.
Multiple Locations, see website for details.
Aling Mary’s – Their pan de sal is made hot and fresh and is legitimately my favourite place to get them. They also have other items and a small grocery store to get all your Filipino essentials.
2656 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E7
Nanay Kitchen – If you’re looking for large portions to share (or to have for yourself, we’re not judging), Nanay Kitchen delivers all your faves.
Coco Cakes – Filipino Mochi Cakes – need we say more?
Ensaymada Moment – Get all types of different ensaymada flavours – DM them to order!
Gastrofork.ca 🙂 – Look ma, its me! Yes, we are Filipino-Chinese and we made a cookbook (which we’re redesigning this year!) check out our Filipino Cooking Made Easy cookbook.
Jewelry, Clothing, Artisans and Artists
A Simple Homebody – Upcycled scrunchies, Modern and vintage thrift finds, Canadian female brands
John Aslarona – Illustrator/Visual Arts for Disney, Marvel, Lucas Films, etc
Tahanan – Vintage furniture and decor
Sweet Collective Co. – Gorgeous statement polymer clay accessories
Antofilo Botanical Creations – Beautiful jewelry and potless plants!
Lōkahi Scrunchies – Scrunchies, hair accessories and face masks with a Polynesian vibe!
STORI Home Vintage – Curated vintage furniture!
Kilig Candle Co. – These eco-friendly candles also give back – 1 candle sold = 1 meal for a child in the Philippines.
Lovely Day Studio – Wooden home decor, blankets, wooden gift boxes and much more!
Kiligraphy Co. – If you’re looking for the cutest cards, buttons and more – check them out!
Gigil Clothing – Honestly the cutest t-shirts ever with your favourite Filipino eats and other cute characters.
Cambio – Beautiful and handcrafted in the Philippines, Cambio celebrates our heritage and makes it accessible for all.
Pinay Collection – Love their cheeky slogans!
Beauty and Services
Hair by Maria – A hairstylist based in East Van
– A fun and approachable way to learning new dance moves.
Our Anak – Our Anak offers an inspiring, diverse, safe + healing space to gather, connect, learn and create meaningful relationships with like-minded women who foster a supportive community.
O Hello Studio – This hair salon is located in East Van!
Skin Food – You’ll find the best items in skin care here.
Studio D Salon – a hair, tattoo and and nail located in East Van!
5890 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z5, Canada
Real Estate Services
Winston Chan – SVP Sales, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
Resources on Instagram
PilipinX Pages – Support Canadian authors and join the book club!
