Tyang Gelay's grill — Restaurant in New York

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Tyang Gelay, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. As soon as you step inside, you're greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy ambiance that instantly makes you feel at home.

The menu offers a delightful variety of traditional Filipino dishes, each packed with authentic flavors. I started with the lumpia (Filipino spring rolls), which were crispy on the outside and bursting with savory goodness inside. The adobo, a classic Filipino dish, was perfectly seasoned—tender, flavorful, and just the right balance of tangy and savory.

One of the highlights was the sinigang, a sour tamarind soup that was both refreshing and comforting, with a perfect blend of tartness and spices. The lechon kawali was another standout, with its crispy skin and tender meat, served with a dipping sauce that elevated the dish to another level.

The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable, making it great value for money. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, happily guiding us through the menu and offering excellent recommendations.

To top it all off, we ended the meal with halo-halo, a popular Filipino dessert that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious. The layers of sweet ingredients, shaved ice, and creamy leche flan made for a perfect ending to a fantastic meal.

Overall, Tyang Gelay is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore the rich and diverse flavors of Filipino cuisine. Whether you're a Filipino food enthusiast or a first-timer, this restaurant will leave you wanting more. Highly...

Whenever my boyfriend and I start craving that true taste of home, there’s only one place we think of — this Filipino restaurant that has absolutely captured our hearts and stomachs.

From the moment you step in, the atmosphere already feels like a warm hug — cozy, welcoming, and filled with the comforting sounds and smells of a real Filipino kitchen. The service? Always top-notch. Everyone is incredibly friendly, accommodating, and genuinely kind. It’s that kind of place where you feel like family every time you dine in.

As for the food — where do I even begin? Everything we’ve tried has been chef’s kiss delicious. The lomi is rich and comforting, the fresh lumpia is perfectly balanced and fresh, and the crispy pata is just next level — crispy, tender, and flavorful. But one of the absolute highlights for us is their large bulalo. The big bone leg that comes in it is amazing — fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor. And best part? They don’t cheap out on the meat. It's generously portioned, hearty, and so satisfying. Definitely a 10/10 dish.

And don’t even get me started on the hot calamansi juice, especially during rainy days. It’s like a warm hug in a cup — comforting, tangy, and soul-soothing.

There’s something so beautifully simple and authentic about how they cook here. Nothing feels overdone. Just good, honest, home-style Filipino food that brings you straight back to the Philippines with every bite.

If you're looking for authentically homemade Filipino cooking, this place... this place is it. Highly, highly...

I Must admit this place is in my top 5 Filipino Restaurants of NYC.

The Food was amazing and for the 1st time in a long time we couldn’t finish it all. 🙈

The place is decent sized can accommodate large parties if you call ahead of time.

The service, although they where amazing and friendly and accommodating, could have been a little faster or more attentive. Was a little hard to get our servers attention to the point we just didn’t try. (We never got the white rice that came with one of our orders, but we over ordered anyway and where too full to even mention it once we got the attention on the server 😂)

All and all this place is not only a Must Eat NYC Location but a Must Return for the menu Location as well.

I can’t wait to come back and try the breakfast and...