Manila Bay Express — Restaurant in Grandview

We are not from kansas city, but happenned to be there that day and was looking for place to have lunch. So we google and found this place. Since they just opened, nobody was there but one table who they already served and us. The menu i saw on google that other people took was different than the one they currently have so be aware. They must've changed it (which i didn't knew that time) so i kindly asked for clarification if their economy bilao comes with veggies and the guy taking order answered sarcastically "do you see it in the menu" i didn't bother explaining to him that i saw different menu online because of the way he answered.

In regards to food, the bbq was good and the sisig was actually chicken not pork but i like the taste. Crispy pata was also good. I didn't know what "broasted" chicken was and was disappointed that its fried chicken. It taste okay but not what i expect them to serve in a "bilao" since im looking for authentic filipino food. I highly suggest to the owner to change it to grilled chicken or at least have that option for customers to pick. For some reason its early in the morning and they already didn't have the lechon kawali that suppose to come with the bilao we ordered so instead they double the portion of the fried chicken. I appreciate the gesture, but i wish we were asked what we wanted in replacement for what they were lacking (lumpia would've been better replacement). The pancit was good but looked so plain ( didn't have much sahog- veggies /chicken). The kutsinta was not good, it was kinda hard and grainy and didn't even come with shredded coconut on top considering its $1.50 each piece. Halo halo was okay, the banana they put were hard. Food was a little overpriced in my opinion with no service. It's mainly a self serve eatery. You pay first in the counter then you get your own utensils, plates, water, condiments and even to go boxes at the end. They did not have that sign anywhere nor did the guy who took our order explained it to us. We figured it out ourselves. Highly suggest that you guys atleast explain that to your customers and not assume that they know it. The table after us was waiting for a long time for someone to come back to get them plates and other stuff. They were older folks and probably used to being served. Not everyone who walks in your door have eaten there before. You should always treat everyone like how you would treat them when they first visit your restaurant, (even if they are returning customers), welcome them and give them reason to come back. I still left a tip in their tip jar afterwards just to support my...

Here in Kansas City for my son’s soccer tournament. I was looking for Filipino Restaurant to try and this came up in my search. Reviews were good so we decided to give it a try. We ordered Calamari, Sisig, Bicol Express and Fried Chicken. I am very disappointed. First they did not have any change for my cash, thats ok I happen to have some smaller bills in my wallet. The staff had to come back to our table 2x to double check he got our oder right. We waited more than an hour and a half to get our food, I was actually ready to just ask for a refund and go somewhere else but my husband wanted to give them more time. They brought it packed to go when we said we were dining in. I asked for cups to get water and also to pour our sodas in but we never got it. As for food… 1. Calamari didnt have any flavor and they don’t even have dipping sauce for it. 2. Sisig was very salty, it could use more onions for flavor and it was very oily. 3. Bicol Express was so bad. I feel like I was given some kind of pork fat sinigang with a little bit of coconut milk instead of Bicol Express. I dont know if this is a different version of Bicol Express but definitely just skip ordering it if you are even considering it. 4. Fried Chicken was good, my daughter loved it. It was crispy and flavorful.

The place is decorated well but a bit dirty. I definitely think I wasted my time and money trying out this place. Please do not make the...

I ordered several items starting with the soup which was a sour pork soup it was very good and authentic. The soup changes daily so it depends on what day you go what soup they have. I also ordered a shrimp Loupia which is like a small shrimp spring roll with a sweet chili sauce. I was expecting some cabbage and carrots in the spring roll but that's not the way they make them there. It was very good and the sauce was excellent. I also ordered the pork adobo which as well was very good. I ordered a four-piece broasted chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy both of which were very good but the potatoes could have used a little more gravy. I also ordered a pork barbecue stick and a chicken barbecue stick, the chicken barbecue stick was excellent and the pork barbecue stick was a little overdone for my liking but still had good taste. A little too much char for me. The atmosphere is nice a little background music playing but not too loud. As for the service you place your order at the counter and pay and they bring the food to you. All in all it was a pleasurable dining experience and for those who like authentic Philippine dishes I would recommend that you give them a try. Obviously I spent more than $30 but I ordered two entrees two appetizers and a soup so average per person is between...