The Best Filipino Food in New York
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The best Filipino food in New York, according to the experts: The New York Times, The Infatuation, and NJ.com have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Renee's Kitchenette & Grill comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in Manhattan and Bergenfield.
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Bamboo Grill and Karenderya hold the next two places. The New York Times shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Esquire next.
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Rank 1. Renee's Kitchenette & Grill
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A fish tail peeking out of a metal pot at the next table sets the tone at this no-frills Filipino homestyle spot in Woodside's Little Manila. The kitchen has been around forever, and the cooking skips any fuss: eggplant sealed in pork-threaded omelet, ginger-bright chicken soup, and chicken adobo that The Infatuation called one of New York's defining dishes. The New York Times put it at number 68 on its 2026 list of the city's 100 best restaurants.
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- The New York Times The New York Times: #68 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Chicken Adobo · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
- The New York Times #68 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- The Infatuation Chicken Adobo · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
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Rank 2. Bamboo Grill
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Rank 3. Karenderya
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Rank 4. Jollibee
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2019 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
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Rank 5. Naks
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