Pinoy Pam's Best

Lou

My panza is happy, only thing I wish they had is small descriptions of what each item is called for anyone unfamiliar with the dishes. A small label of the name and description of contents like beef, pork etc on the glass. I’ve tried randomly each time I come and get a combo with rice and items. They all have been 🤤 for my panza 🫃

Alizen

FILIPINO FOODIES & ENTHUSIASTS, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!! If you're in Orange County and looking for AMAZING goodies, Pinoy Pam's Best has got you covered. With better prices than commercial Filipino markets, you'll be supporting a small family business that's been around since 2009. This place is 10000% more than meets the eye. I actually stumbled upon this on my way to work and the big PINOY sign caught my attention. I was immediately surprised upon entry at how much stuff was there. I'm talking white rabbit, leche flan, ube halaya, etc. ANDDD they even have more stuff on the right side of their store. If you're craving Filipino then this is it for you. They've got frozen foods like lumpia, siopao, longanisa, and you can even buy hot foods like kare kare, bistek, and if you're brave enough they also have diniguan and balut. There is a $15 card minimum but trust me when I say you'll be ordering much more than that. I'm so glad I found this gem. I'll certainly be back. (9/100--2023)

Vi Hu

food was delicious ! portions were super generous and it was pretty affordable. we got so much food for under $100, like four combo entrees plus snacks and dessert. if i lived here, i’d be stopping by everyday !

Dragon Z

Was looking for a Filipino food place near work and bingo! Found a gold mine! They have all kinds of goodies. So much that I dont think I need to go any where else for a long time :-) I've included some pictures, but there were many other items available Filipino food items on shelves, in cold storage refrigerators, and fresh cooked items off to the left. If you're looking for your Filipino food fix, great place to get full :-)

Euliver Dizon

Delicious Filipino dishes with authentic ingredients and taste. Here I had Beef Kaldereta (Beef Stew with Tomato Based Sauce) and Bopis (Exotic Spicy Dish using Pork cheeks, ears, and organs using spicy mix). I also had Chao Koh coconut water for the reason it has no preservatives and tastes great.

Cat A

If you're Filipino or just are a fan of Filipino eats....they have everythinnnng. Generous with their servings and all so good!

Fab TV

The best spot in OC for all your Filipino food. To go & the market is fully stocked!

Ricky Baizas

This is where I go for everything Filipino. I feel like I’m back in Manila everytime I’m here. This is where I buy my Chippy, my Sarsi, my monggo and my banana catsup! The food is mouth watering as well. I order the munggo, the pinakbet, the veggie lumpia and the laing! Very affordable and the staff are always very pleasant.

Ryan Baskharoon

This is the real deal. This place is authentic as it comes. Food and flavor is amazing.

Carolina B

Loved it! Great selection of real Filipino food. I had the ribs in tomato sauce and the lechón kawali. Had to get a flan too!!

Been going back here every time I have a chance. The food is 11/10 and the portion serve? It’s like for 2 people! But the best part of it all, the people here are so nice!!! Love this place and will always be forever a regular here. <3

Hands down one of the best Filipino restaurant I have tasted food from both the Philippines and US. The pinakbet is bettee than Barrio Fiesta's, the sisig is better than Gerry's and it's not even served in a sizzling hot plate. Ampalaya (bitter melon for blood sugar stabilization) con carne done right. Not salty. Better than Grill City. Will definitely always come here when in the area. I spent $60 for food that will last me an entire week! Lechon, pinakbet, sisig, ampalaya con carne, monggo at sayote.

Went to pick up cooked food and it’s so much better than Island food store in the same area. They gave us a lot more and the price is reasonable. I highly recommend this place .

Rome

Been going back here every time I have a chance. The food is 11/10 and the portion serve? It’s like for 2 people! But the best part of it all, the people here are so nice!!! Love this place and will always be forever a regular here. <3

Lorelie

Hands down one of the best Filipino restaurant I have tasted food from both the Philippines and US. The pinakbet is bettee than Barrio Fiesta's, the sisig is better than Gerry's and it's not even served in a sizzling hot plate. Ampalaya (bitter melon for blood sugar stabilization) con carne done right. Not salty. Better than Grill City. Will definitely always come here when in the area. I spent $60 for food that will last me an entire week! Lechon, pinakbet, sisig, ampalaya con carne, monggo at sayote.

Mary Kelly

Went to pick up cooked food and it’s so much better than Island food store in the same area. They gave us a lot more and the price is reasonable. I highly recommend this place .

Cedric Massigoge

Ignore the reviews and go check out the place- they have a grill outside and serve bbq sticks for $4, I got the chicken and the pork. Delicious, served with a vinegar dip, I wish I could come back but I live in Texas. Staff was so kind. Check this place out!!

A good place to get a quick bite or ordering in bulk for a party. Good food and they have a small store attached.

Amelia Rose

A good place to get a quick bite or ordering in bulk for a party. Good food and they have a small store attached.

Jojo Jojo

7/8/2021 = 4 Star = Lots of selection amd food looks yummy

Pinoy Pam has always been my go-to spot in Lake Forest when I’m craving authentic Filipino food. I usually order the beef ribs and beef stew with rice, and the meat is always tender and packed with flavor. However, I’ve noticed that portion sizes can be a bit inconsistent, depending on who’s packing the food. On my most recent visit, the price was noticeably higher, and the portion of meat was significantly less than usual. I hope they continue to serve the high-quality food I love, but with more consistent portions.

Bo Yang

Pinoy Pam has always been my go-to spot in Lake Forest when I’m craving authentic Filipino food. I usually order the beef ribs and beef stew with rice, and the meat is always tender and packed with flavor. However, I’ve noticed that portion sizes can be a bit inconsistent, depending on who’s packing the food. On my most recent visit, the price was noticeably higher, and the portion of meat was significantly less than usual. I hope they continue to serve the high-quality food I love, but with more consistent portions.

Omg, i tried the sinaing na tulingan it was terrible, it was like pinirito at pinakuluaan, and sinigang was terrible too, their food in the tray was like leftover and their staff not friendly at all, its like they dont want their job! I dont recomend this place at all 👎👎

I ordered lechon pork belly for Christmas, which usually comes as a roll. When I came to pick up my order it was all chopped up and looked like a lechon kawali. When I told them it wasn't what I ordered, I was told I had to let them know not to chop it up. There was no option anywhere to select chopped or whole, and how was i supposed to know this. Anywhere you go that pork lechon belly ss sold, it's a roll.. I was expecting a whole roll for our Christmas table, but instead got nothing but a lechon kawali. .I believe they ran out of my order, and passed lechon kawali as lechon belly.

Kris G

Omg, i tried the sinaing na tulingan it was terrible, it was like pinirito at pinakuluaan, and sinigang was terrible too, their food in the tray was like leftover and their staff not friendly at all, its like they dont want their job! I dont recomend this place at all 👎👎

Ross Anton

I ordered lechon pork belly for Christmas, which usually comes as a roll. When I came to pick up my order it was all chopped up and looked like a lechon kawali. When I told them it wasn't what I ordered, I was told I had to let them know not to chop it up. There was no option anywhere to select chopped or whole, and how was i supposed to know this. Anywhere you go that pork lechon belly ss sold, it's a roll.. I was expecting a whole roll for our Christmas table, but instead got nothing but a lechon kawali. .I believe they ran out of my order, and passed lechon kawali as lechon belly.

I had yet another disappointing experience at this place yesterday, and it was my third time there. Each visit getting worst !The staff, particularly the ladies, continue to be extremely rude, passive-aggressive, and so unpleasant. Even with two clients patiently waiting, they were busy chatting with each other, causing us to wait for a long time. Not once did they smile or try to make the atmosphere more welcoming. On top of that, their billing methods are confusing and inconsistent. It feels like they charge customers what they just want! as I was charged different amounts for the same food and containers each time. As much as I wanted to like this place, I am so disappointed with my experiences. Sadly, I have decided not to return and I found out I wasn’t the only one feeling that way!

I placed my order almost a week in advance and paid online, so I expected that all the food I ordered was available and confirmed. Unfortunately, that was not the case. No one contacted me ahead of time to inform me that two of the items we like were unavailable. We only found out when we arrived at the restaurant, and the staff even said they didn’t see our order online. It was only then that we were told there was no lechon belly and no chicken cordon bleu. It was extremely disappointing because the order was for a birthday celebration of two people, and our guests were expecting lechon. If we had been informed earlier, we could have made other arrangements and ordered from a different place. Instead, we were simply offered lechon kawali and chicken afritada as replacements for both on the spot, which was not what we planned or paid for. The lack of communication and poor handling of the order completely ruined the experience. It was very upsetting that something as important as a birthday celebration was affected due to this. Overall, I am very unhappy with the service and how this situation was handled. This could have been avoided with proper communication and attention to confirmed orders.

WHY!?! I'm still puzzled on how this place even passed a health inspection. The food looks old and dry, in my opinion, from daily reheating. They also over charge for the food, you had to practical force yourself to choose. Do your healthy body a favor, save it from going to this place.

Fruits Nthings

I had yet another disappointing experience at this place yesterday, and it was my third time there. Each visit getting worst !The staff, particularly the ladies, continue to be extremely rude, passive-aggressive, and so unpleasant. Even with two clients patiently waiting, they were busy chatting with each other, causing us to wait for a long time. Not once did they smile or try to make the atmosphere more welcoming. On top of that, their billing methods are confusing and inconsistent. It feels like they charge customers what they just want! as I was charged different amounts for the same food and containers each time. As much as I wanted to like this place, I am so disappointed with my experiences. Sadly, I have decided not to return and I found out I wasn’t the only one feeling that way!