Pinoy-corner Menu

[Elly Garnand]

Thisplace is a gem! Its has a restaurant and catering menu. I love their lumpia, chicken skin basket and pancit. It's all hot delivered to me and crispy non greesy chicken skin basket and... Read more

The place has been open a few years now. It is by far the one of the cleanest and we'll organized Filipino Asian grocery store I have visited. At the very back, they have a hot food counter where... Read more

Food is very well cooked and satisfying. The service is quick and uses quality service on all products and orders. The store is always very clean and updated. The products are straight as an... Read more

Speaking of firsts, I met Liz when she got engaged to a Filipino college buddy, Anthony Referente. In 2010, Liz entered the citywide Filipino adobo competition, which attracted home cooks and professional chefs.

Many Filipinos consider adobo the national dish of the Philippines. The perfect adobo gently braises a protein of choice in soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and spices (typically bay leaves and fresh ground peppercorns). There are many variations of this beloved stew. Pork and chicken adobos are most common, but shrimp, fish, duck, beef, quail, bamboo shoots, tofu, chicken livers, and even chicken feet are standard. Filipinos often joke that there are as many adobos as islands in the Philippines, composed of 7,100-plus islands and islets, but only one-third are inhabited.

That lilt of acidity is a welcome element at heavy, meat-laden celebratory feasts and holiday dinners. Filipinos honor guests by serving meat, lots of it. Now, drum roll, please, for the winner: pork.

Traditional menus are heavy on pork, followed by chicken (such as crowd-favorite Filipino fried chicken), seafood, then beef. Filipinos adopted nose-to-tail eating long before it became trendy. No parts of the pig are wasted. Take sisig, a menu staple either as an appetizer or main dish served with rice (present at every meal). It consists of minced pork meat, belly, ears, cheeks, onions, chiles, and sometimes, chicken liver. But recipes vary from restaurant to restaurant, and I can only guess what part of the pig is being used. Many Houston eateries, though, include crispy pork belly.

People speculate this played a role in why Filipino food has taken so long to go mainstream despite being 2.9 million strong. Filipino is the third-largest Asian group in the United States, behind the Chinese and Indian. But it is way ahead in numbers compared to Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese.

An hour before grilling, soak some wooden skewers in water or use six to eight 8-inch metal skewers. Prepare charcoal or grill for medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and thread it onto the skewers. Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan and bring it to a rolling boil on the grill. Cook one minute, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Move to a cooler part of the grill.

Season pork lightly with salt and grill, undisturbed, until well-browned for about two minutes. Turn and baste with marinade. Continue to grill, turning and basting every minute, until cooked through and browned all over, about four minutes longer. Serve with cucumber and onion salad. Makes 4 servings.

In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Let sit until the cucumbers begin to release liquid. Gently press down on the cucumbers to force out more liquid, being careful not to break them apart. Remove the vegetables from the bowl, shake off the liquid, and place them in a clean salad bowl. Toss with vinegar and sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Top with mint. Serve immediately with any grilled meats. Makes 4 servings.

Don't Forget the Classics: Piroshkies!

For the lovers of classic tastes, fear not! Our menu proudly features traditional Piroshkies. Wrapped in Babushka's iconic buttery, fluffy dough, these pastries are filled with age-old favorites from the EU and various nationalities.

Our mini-Pinoyshkies and mini-Piroshkies are your go-to finger foods. And for our plant-based friends, we've got vegan options that are a feast for the senses. Whether you're craving fusion flair or traditional comfort, we've got just the pastry for you.

Located at on Pine St between Boylston & Havard Ave in Capital Hill in the Pike Motorworks Complex we are a beloved bakery caf, and restaurant established in 1994 and reimagined by Chef Alyssa Anderson in 2016. We're renowned for our fresh, scrumptious Filipino and East European baked goods and meals, iconic cakes, savory piroshki, soups, and our super sized piroshki competition.

Featured on the Network's Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives for our 'funkalicious grub'. Whether planning a large event, looking for a cozy spot with free wifi to surf cat videos, or wanting a delicious delivery, we have got you covered.

Our piroshki are quite the dough-light! They're unlike any you've tasted before. Swathed in a soft, buttery dough that's as plush as a cloud, with just the right hint of sweetness to dance a perfect tango with the savory fillings inside.

Now, we wouldn't want to steal their softness thunder, would we? So, rather than using heat lamps that dry out the love in our piroshkies, we tuck them in a cool case until they're ready to warm up for your taste buds.

No artificial preservatives, no MSG - just pure, unadulterated deliciousness, sprinkled with a dash of 'green' commitment. Because we believe the best baking comes from the heart, not a chemistry lab!

Get your real coffee fix right here, brewed from local roast blends. Start your day like a pro: hold a piroshki in one hand and our coffee in the other. It's the ultimate power combo for a kick-ass morning!

You know from entering our homey and warm store that Pinoyshki is a family owned business. We make sure our food will take you back to the flavors your Babushka used to make, whether you're East European or not.

So good! I had one for breakfast while I was in the area for Jury Duty and it was so good I had to go back and get 2 more to take home and "share" with family. I think my favorite one was the spinach, egg & cheese. And the people are wonderful!

The secret of this place is the incredible traditional food they prepare, along with the piroshkis they sell. Wonderful cabbage rolls! And poppy seed filled pastries. These items are hard to find anymore. Support these cooks!

I just love this place, management is kind and fair, the food is to die for and the atmosphere is like a coffee shop (they also sell coffee). I've tried piroshkis from other restaurants but none have as much love cooked into them as this place.

Classically delicious. This bread is so soft and fluffy I want to dance inside it as it is dancing on my tastebuds. really though this is bomb. Broccoli cheese is where it's at. Fresh, hot and very tasty. So different from the one at the market. The bread is full and soft not flat and flaky... I love both but this is just as delicious!!

Hey Nonny is offering a delicious three-course menu! Start with one of three different appetizers options, then choose from one of three entrees: Tagliatelle Matriciana, Bistro Roasted Chicken, or a Double Cut Pork Chop . Cap it off with either the Chocolate Crme Brle or a slice of Key Lime Pie! Secure yourself a table at Hey Nonny and join us for Restaurant Week! Hey Nonny is located Downtown at 10 S. Vail Avenue. For more info, visit: -nonny/5753/

Kaido Sushi is offering 10% off* your food bill! (Note: some restrictions apply) Among your many choices at this new Arlington Heights restaurant are more than 20 sashimi and nigiri options, classic and premium maki rolls, and multiple omakase offerings. Grab a table, or pull up a seat at the sushi bar at Kaido Sushi and join us for Restaurant Week! Kaido Sushi is located at 45 W. Golf Road, at the southwest corner of Golf & Arlington Heights Road. For more info, visit: -sushi/5785/

Ohana Poke Bowl is offering 10% off* your food bill! (Note: some restrictions apply) The recently-opened fast casual eatery, Ohana offers an array of fresh ingredients, like diced salmon and ahi tuna, as well as vegetarian options. Choose from a signature house bowl, or customize your own! Step up to the counter at Ohana Poke Bowl and join us for Restaurant Week! Ohana Poke Bowl is located Downtown at 163 N. Evergreen Avenue, just north of Northwest Highway. For more info, visit: -poke-bowl/5822/

Madurai Kitchen is offering 10% off* your food bill! (Note: some restrictions apply) Madurai Kitchen serves a variety of traditional Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine dishes such as Indian biriyani, chicken chukka, shrimp varuval, and handcrafted authentic parotta. Secure a table at Madurai Kitchen and join us for Restaurant Week! Madurai Kitchen is located at 1035 S. Arlington Heights Road, just south of Central Road. For more info, visit: -kitchen/5764/

Palm Court is offering 10% off* your food bill! (Note: some restrictions apply) An Arlington Heights institution since 1979, Palm Court offers top quality cuts of meat, fresh seafood, pasta dishes, and classic sides and appetizers. All set in an elegant, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere. Reserve yourself a table at Palm Court and join us for Restaurant Week! Palm Court is located at 1912 N. Arlington Heights Road, just north of Palatine Road. For more info, visit: -court/5765/

Pinoy Grill Filipino Street Foods is offering a delicious three-course menu! Pinoy Grill is offering a variety of authentic Filipino comfort food including appetizers, your choice of grilled pork belly or pork BBQ skewers, and capping it off with turon (fried plantain) and a scoop of ube ice cream. Grab yourself a seat at Pinoy Grill and join us for Restaurant Week! Pinoy Grill is located at 2324 E. Rand Road, at Rand and Oakton Street. For more info, visit: -grill-filipino-street-foods/5798/

Rokbonki Japanese Steak House is offering 10% off* your food bill! (Note: some restrictions apply) Rokbonki features classic teppanyaki and sushi, as well as a variety of small plates and combination plates, all in an authentic Japanese setting. Reserve yourself a table at Rokbonki and join us for Restaurant Week! Rokbonki is located at 876 W. Dundee Road, between Kennicott and Ridge Avenue. For more info, visit: -japanese-steak-house/5755/

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