🇨🇦 Hidden Gem Alert: Cozy Filipino Eats in North York! ✨

First time trying Filipino cuisine today—and guess what? Found this adorable little spot right in North York! 📍 Sampaguita Village Restaurant 322 Wilson Ave, North York 🅿️ Parking: Easy street parking right out front! The owner was super welcoming and recommended two must-try Filipino classics: 🌟 Inihaw Baboy (Grilled Pork Belly) Garlic lovers, rejoice! 🤤 Thick, juicy slices with bold garlicky flavors—so satisfying! 🌟 Lechon Kawali (Small) (Crispy Pork Belly) If you love Southeast Asian food, you’ll ADORE this! 🍖 The skin is unbelievably crispy, and the fat is rendered thin—zero greasiness. Even if you’re not a fan of fatty meats, this one’s a game-changer! 🥣 The dipping sauces are KEY: 1️⃣ Spicy vinegar 2️⃣ Sweet & tangy sauce Both cut through the richness perfectly—and no funky pork smell (huge win!). 🌟 Garlic Rice So fragrant you could eat it plain! 🍚 But paired with the meats? Next-level delicious. 💖 VIBES: Homey, family-run feel Owner gifted us Filipino calamansi drinks 🍊 (so sweet!) Full of Filipino diners & takeout orders—always a good sign for authenticity! 💰 Under $30 per person (portions are HUGE—we couldn’t finish half!). #Toronto #TorontoEats #TorontoLife #FilipinoFood #HiddenGems #FoodieFinds #AuthenticEats #NorthYorkEats #MustTry