The Original Kadok’s Restaurant — Restaurant in Daly City

A lot of people love to regard some restaurants as "authentic," but I disagree with a lot of their reviews because what really is authentic when it comes to Filipino food where there are so many regions and food flavors and their authenticity is just as varied.

However, these folks serve some of the quintessential Filipino dishes, the mainstream ones you'd expect from a Manila restaurant. Their flavors are spot on and if you're hankering for the classic taste, this place hits the spot.

They say that over time, as generations go by, people lose a bit of their culture, whether it's traditions, religion, clothing styles, but what tends to linger through all that is their taste for food. I think that any Filipino would appreciate how this place remains true to the originality of its Filipino-ness.

And if you haven't ever had Filipino food and are willing to jump in for a try, this is a good place for your starter restaurant. A word of warning, it's a place you'd be wanting to go back to over...

I have been a Kadok customer for over 30 years, whenever we have a special Filipino family gatherings Kadoks pancit malabon is a must on our table. Yesterday I ordered a large tray and to my surprise it tasted totally different, it did NOT have the original flavor, it was bland, watery, cold, lacking veggies like cabbage, or anything for flavor, very disappointed, I was also surprised they’ve moved to a new location and did not see familiar faces at the counter, for a minute I did not feel at “HOME” anymore… missing my old Kadok...

My fave hole-in-the-wall with very kind folks manning the orders. Prices are super reasonable. My favorite thing here--the pansit palabok. Great, downhome, unpretentious Filipino food. Please don't expect great ambiance in this spot. Expect yummy, authentic Filipino food though. Update, 10/8/19 Oh gosh. I ate here again and ordered this combo--Barbecue, pansit malabon, lumpia. Check out that generous plate and unbeatable value. My love affair with Kadok...