Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Filipino

Take-out and delivery restaurant specializing in vegan Filipino comfort food and also offering American fare like philly cheez steak, burgers, and chicken sandwich. Est Feb 2018 as Nick's on Grand. Previously based in Daly City. Open Thu-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-2:00pm.


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52 Reviews

First Review by Forman

HCMex

Points +388

Vegan
03 Dec 2024

Salty deliciousness

I always love coming to this place as it is a order at the counter, pick up at the counter experience (note: there's no seating here).

Vegan Filipino food isn't something that isn't easy to veganize but Chef reina does a good job with the sisig and lechon. The only reason I refrain from giving it 5 stars is because there seems to be less Filipino dishes now and they have been replaced with more comfort food dishes like burgers and hot dogs. Hopefully more of the traditional Filipino dishes can make their way back to the menu

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-03

MHash

Points +15

Mostly Veg
08 Jul 2024

Crazy Amazing!

Our family of four bought Brunch there today. All of us ordered different things and shared them around. Everything was incredible! We took the carry out Brunch down the street to a picnic table in the park in Brisbane.

MoosterLuca

Points +33

Vegan
27 May 2024

Excellent friendly vegan Filipino food

Open on Sunday 10-3 pm, not 2 pm. 1st visit but definitely won't be my last! Ordered off the specials board, crispy carnitas wrap. Took suggestion to have it deep fried over grilled. Loved the crunch, flavor & was filling. Not greasy. No more fear on missing out b/c I'm vegan! This is my new vegan take out spot Thur-Sun! Very nice, considerate people. They even offered to deliver the food to the car! it takes about 20 minutes per order since it is all cooked to order. Explore the "City of Stars" to make room for your delicious food!

Pros: Amazing Filipino vegan food cooked to order, Easy parking, The staff is wonderful & happy to make suggestions

Cons: Only open Thursday-Sunday, Closes @ 3 pm on Sunday so plan early, A little pricey but so worth it!

Irene281

Points +356

Vegan
12 May 2024

Very good

At first the Owner is very nice. We had a homemade strawberry lemonade and two dishes. Everything was very good. There is only one Table with Two chairs outside If you want to eat there

Pros: Nice owner, Delicous food, A lot of choices

clamchow

Points +1268

Vegan
31 Dec 2023

Yummy

Very tasty dishes. A little pricey. #Veganuary

Seatown_vegan

Points +8096

Vegan
22 Dec 2023

Out of this world

Decided to stop by here before my flight. So happy I did. It was amazing! Everything was so fresh and delicious. I ordered Tocilog, spam musubi, and veggie lumpia. Everything was great! I especially loved the pork slices that came with the tocilog. The musubi was wonderful as well. You cannot go wrong eating here. Can’t wait to return and try more on the menu.

wakapanda

Points +48

Vegan
17 Dec 2023

The lumpia is so delicious.

The lumpia is so delicious. The lumpia is so delicious

hetalshah24

Points +1054

Vegan
27 Nov 2023

Vegan filipino food options

I can't say that I can say whether the food here is authentically filipino as this was my first time having this cuisine. The place itself is located in Brisbane downtown. This isn't an area that I frequent and so it did take an intentional trip for me to get here to eat. We had veggie lumpia, chick'n adobo with rice and pancit. The food was flavorful . There were so many interesting things on the menu like the ube pancakes that I would like to try .. but maybe next time. Just want to also mention that this mostly a takeout place. There is seating for 2 outside the restaurant, however, would much rather recommend the park which is around the corner.

Pros: Vegan filipino food is a rarity, Staff was friendly and helpful

Cons: Location isn't convenient (for me), Takeout only place

tj9045

Points +445

Vegan
25 Nov 2023

Friendly staff and vegan Filipino food

Veganized classic Filipino dishes as well as some fusion. The katsu musubi was a bit dry, but the birria quesadilla and the crunchwrap were really good. No seating but the staff is friendly.

CaitlinJulia

Points +321

Vegan
13 Nov 2023

So delicious!

I haven’t had much Filipino food before, but everything we ordered was delicious especially the quesadilla and the torcino.

Pros: Ready quickly, Many options

Cons: Some sides were small like the rice, Pick up only

Robyrobot

Points +62

Vegan
08 Nov 2023

Incredible

Simply the best vegan place….possibly in the whole country!

Pros: Vegan stew, Crab cake Benedict , Philly sandwich

Zurv

Points +1180

Vegan
31 Oct 2023

Excellent

Super delicious food! The rice was tasty, Omnipork luncheon was make crispy and flavorful and the vegan egg was tasty too. 5 stars and will be coming back. Nice location by the way.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-31

Pros: Food, Location, Service

Cons: Not that big of portions

lizbubbl

Points +25

Vegan
29 Oct 2023

Amazing!!

The most amazing vegan food in the area! Everything is delicious!

JunglistCats

Points +50

Vegan
05 Sep 2023

The best vegan food in the bay

Vegan Filipino food?!! Are you kidding me! This place is sooo good. Love the tocino, lumpia, tacos, flan...the list goes on. I personally rate this the absolute best vegan food in the bay, nothing compares!

Pros: Tacos, Vegan meats a la carte, Omni pork

Cons: No seating

cheyennesells16

Points +24

Vegan
15 Jul 2023

Great Food Great Owner!!!

Chef Reina has amazing food & personality! We tried the chick’n Katsu w/ Mac salad, veggie lumpia, & Buffalo chick’n sandwich with Cajun fries! Everything was A M A Z I N G! We will surely be back for more amazing food & great hospitality! Thanks Reina!

Pros: Chick’n Katsu w/ Mac salad , Vegetable Lumpia, Buffalo Chick’n Sandwich w/ Cajun fries

True North

Points +902

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

Lumpia Love

Excellent fun food. Was so great to have lumpia and Filipino bbq skewers! Foods I havent enjoyed since transitioning to vegan diet. Ordered online. Food was hot and ready when I arrived for pickup. The menu is creative with lots of traditional and fusion options.

Pros: Creative variety, Great quality and lots of flavor, Easy street parking

Vegan_Hiker_Foodie

20 Sep 2024

This place has been in my radar for a while! Sounds like I better make the trip!

amyvotta

Points +624

Vegan
15 Apr 2023

Bomb.com

Been a HUGE fan of this incredible chef for years! Delicious perfection. If I lived closer, would be there everyday ❣️

themuppetlibrarian

Points +2757

Vegan
13 Apr 2023

Delicious Filipino vegan food!

This takeout only spot serves the most delicious vegan food. There’s a park nearby and seating in the cute downtown so it’s easy to eat once you pick it up. Definitely recommend to hit this place up!

It’s a family friendly area and there is a really nice new library down the street with a lovely kids area, plus a playground at the nearby park. Great for vegan families.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-13

gretchenlouise

Points +156

Vegan
08 Apr 2023

Wanted to be amazed, but just pretty good

This was my first stop after the airport, so I was very hungry! I even ordered fries with my katsu curry and still would have liked to get more food. Fries were not very crispy, but did have good flavor. The curry had the smallest portion of rice for the price. Didn't realize it was just a walk up window with one table outside, so we took it back to our Airbnb to eat. Service, however, was great, they were really nice and pretty quick.

Pros: All vegan

Cons: Expensive , Walk up window only

faskom

Points +165

Vegan
05 Apr 2023

Great food

Had threw items from the menu, all of which were great, whether it was the tofu or the French fries, plus friendly people, so a def. Recommendation.

Aspen

Points +294

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Definitely worth a short drive off the freeway!

The vegan food here is creative and taste great.

Pros: In a really nice small neighborhood, Friendly staff

BrandiJae

Points +62

Vegan
22 Mar 2023

Just wow 🤩

I’ve experienced Chef Reinas since she was near the Cow Palace in 2015/16 she’s taken vegan food to the next level!

Pros: Delicious , Mock meats are 💯 amazing

Cons: Wish it was sit down

villain

Points +8542

Vegan
26 Feb 2023

Yummy ribs

The ribs were yummy, and the sauce on top made for a nice flavor. They're certainly worth trying! The macaroni salad was much sweeter and tangier than expected, though. The macaroni and ribs were also served on top of rice, and I think they would've been better on their own.

I want to try different things next time, and I'll definitely come back. Efficient and friendly service here.

Updated from previous review on 2023-02-26

foon

Points +705

Vegan
26 Feb 2023

It’s ok!

Burrito was ok, not great. Shanghai lumpia were delicious but the sweet sauce did nothing for them.

benmanship

Points +78

Vegan
15 Feb 2023

Delicious BLT and salad

Nice spot with fast service.

Pros: All Vegan, Fast

Cons: No seating available indoors

kittymomkels23

Points +30

Vegan
08 Feb 2023

Vegan Food Made With Pure Love

Get literally anything here, you can never go wrong. That’s the only downside of this place- every time I eat here, I toil over what to get. The ribs and the corned beef silog are what I end up getting the most, but everything I’ve ever had here has been heavenly. Also highly recommend getting whatever special is available for the day- Reina is so creative and always coming out with amazing new dishes. I do miss the sit-down dining experience, but the food itself has always been the star attraction, so it’s still 100% worth coming back again and again. Bonus if the Deliciously Vegan cupcakes are being featured, they’re to die for!

Pros: Incredible food , Creative menu

jeffsheldon

Points +1356

Vegan
22 Nov 2022

Filipino Food is Amazing.

When visiting a new vegan place I like to have them make a recommendation on what I should have. Today I was told I was going to have Tocilog. Not really sure what I ordered or how to even pronounce it but knew it was vegan. Tosilog is a popular Filipino breakfast meal. The name tosilog was derived from the different components of the meal which are: Tocino (cured pork), Sinangag (Filipino garlic fried rice), and Sunny-side up egg. Chef Reina took this meal and made a vegan version. The pork was done with with seitan and it's. bright color had an incredible taste and texture. Sunnyside up egg and it was vegan tasted like I remember and the garlic brown rice was great. Location not far off Hwy 101 just south of San Francisco if you are heading to the airport. Easy street parking. Only disadvantage is it take out only

Pros: How often do you find a Filipino Vegan Restaurant?, Tocilog traditional meal with surprising taste , They aren't using premade vegan patties

Cons: Only one con. Take out only




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