Manong's Filipino Food — Restaurant in Northern Ireland

I was fortunate to have been one of the first tasters of this menu set. Manongs has always been known to be delicious. The Filipino taste recreated perfectly in Belfast, for both locals and Pinoys alike. This time they really have outdone themselves. Starting with the Filipino spaghetti. The pasta was the right firmness. The pasta seems to be cooked in portions instead of batches. This is rare for this kind of restaurant. Then the sauce has the right sweetness and meatiness. Not too overpowering sweetness, which was complimented properly with the meat. Then the steak patty! Tasted a lot of steak patty but never as tasty as this one before. The patty was quite thick, and still every part, including the middle, was perfectly cooked, perfectly juicy, and perfectly tasty. How they achieved consistent flavor throughout the meat have kept me wondering the whole night. This steak patty is covered in gravy with mushroom sauce. One only has to take a bite to discover that the mushrooms are fresh and juicy. And the gravy is to die for. I wouldn't have minded making the gravy into a soup. And the pièce de résistance is the chicken. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Warms my mouth, my tummy, and my soul. I don't have the right words to describe such experience. But I enjoyed it too much that I have to steal my partner's chicken portion. Manong continues to perfect and evolve their dishes. I'm always looking forward to what's new in their menu and how each dish taste. I will definitely be coming back! Most probably...

If you're craving authentic Filipino food in Northern Ireland, look no further than Manong's Filipino Food! Their buffet menu is a delightful celebration of classic Filipino flavors—affordable, satisfying, and absolutely worth it.

From the crispy goodness of Filipino Spring Rolls and perfectly seasoned Fried Chicken, to the tender and flavorful Pork BBQ Ribs and sizzling Pork Sisig, every bite brings you closer to home. The comforting Beef Pochero and spicy Bicol Express are standout dishes that capture the heart of Filipino cuisine.

You also can't go wrong with their hearty Chicken Afritada, creamy Laing, and colorful Pancit—a party staple that never disappoints. Pair these with Fried Rice or Jasmine Rice, depending on your mood, and don’t forget to end your meal with the refreshing and sweet Buko Mango Pandan dessert.

To top it off, they also sell Taho—a beloved Filipino street food made with soft tofu, arnibal (sweet syrup), and sago pearls. While it’s not part of the buffet, it was the perfect way to satisfy my cravings that day!

Overall, Manong's delivers quality, authenticity, and value. Whether you're Filipino or just a fan of the cuisine, this buffet...

Recommended dishes:

Kare-kare (peanut based sauce), there's a vegetable version too. Sisig fried rice if you don't mind different textures like a bit of pork fat and crispy bits with some warm spice. Flavourful, but not too spicy. Sinigang (tamarind based sour soup) surprisingly kept hot in the takeaway container. Bangus (milkfish) - although it's a bony fish, the way it's fried, its crispiness means that you can eat the thin bones. Turon (fruit filled) in crispy spring rolls. Mango float is a frozen 🥭 dessert with layers of biscuits and dairy.

Unsure if their pizzas are still available, but there was a great tasty variety to choose from before.

They've friendly and accommodating staff. Its on the pricey side as expected being close to the city, but worth it for the meals that are made of more uncommon ingredients and...