Lasang Pinoy NWA — Restaurant in Rogers

We were genuinely excited to try this restaurant. We’d been supporting them on social media since they announced their opening and couldn’t wait to finally experience it. We made a reservation for a special date night and truly wanted to enjoy it, especially since they’re offering something different to the local food scene. Instead, we left extremely disappointed.

We arrived right on time and were seated promptly with a warm welcome. The bartender even joked that we’d come at the perfect time since the earlier rush had passed.

Then we sat. No one greeted us after being seated by the hostess. No water either. Several staff walked by our table repeatedly without acknowledging us. One of us eventually got up to ask for help, but even then, service didn’t come right away. After 20 minutes, the hostess noticed we were still sitting with nothing and brought us water. Five minutes later, we received menus.

The hostess then flagged down a server, who told her we weren’t in his section and pointed to someone else. That person eventually came over and said she hadn’t seen us in her system as being her table. We were seated clearly on the open patio, with only three other small tables nearby. She had been serving two tables directly behind us, so close we could hear what they ordered.

Meanwhile, we watched guests seated after us receive menus and service immediately. At the 45-minute mark, we finally got our order of one appetizer and one cocktail each, totaling $60. The mood was gone. We didn’t stay for dinner. Before we left, she told us we could just hit zero on the tip screen. We didn’t. We still tipped.

With over a decade working in hospitality as both a server & bartender, I know mistakes happen and bad nights are rough. But awareness, attention, and basic guest care should be non-negotiable, especially in a family-run restaurant where hospitality should be everything.

The space is beautiful. The concept is exciting. But after that initial welcome, what followed felt careless. We even saw another table behind us receive compensation for poor service (which we didn’t). That’s not what we were looking for. We simply wanted to feel tended to and have a good night.

There’s potential here. But the guest experience has to match the vision....

This review is about our dining experience with the restaurant and has no intention to persuade/ dissuade anybody from trying out their dishes.

We had dinner with our friends at this restaurant not too long ago. It was all our first time trying out this newly opened restaurant. Being the only Filipino family among our friends, we were excited that there was a Filipino restaurant in NWA.

The ambience was lovely, with some authentic Filipino furniture and decor. They also have a bar with some selections of different kinds of spirits. Overall, the restaurant is beautifully designed and decorated.

We ordered a few dishes to try out, as we were excited to try what they offered. Our order consists of Sisig, Chicken Adobo, Pancit Bihon, Lumpiang Shanghai (egg rolls), Bistek Americano, Pork BBQ Skewers, and Chicken Curry. We also ordered some beer and cocktails for drinks.

Sisig: It was served on a sizzling plate that was NOT sizzling at all and with raw egg on top. Traditionally, this dish should come on a HOT, sizzling plate where the raw egg on top gets cooked to the right consistency while the meat sizzles, and then you mix it in with the meat.

Chicken Adobo: Served with brown marinade that tasted sour and came with fried chicken, which was bland. The traditional dish is typically savory and just a bit tart.

Pancit Bihon: Served bland with not many ingredients.

Lumpiang Shanghai (egg rolls): Served undercooked with a pale golden color and came with two different dipping sauces. We tried the yellow sauce and tasted sour with a strong vinegar base. Typically, this dish is served golden brown with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Bistek Americano: Served with sliced pieces of steak, which were tender, but the flavor did not soak through the meat.

Pork BBQ Skewers: Served tender and flavorful, and were a hit on our table.

Chicken Curry: It was served to us bland and did not taste like curry.

Overall, my takeaway is that this restaurant does not serve traditional Filipino dishes but rather serves Filipino-inspired fusion dishes. People should not judge their dishes for not being cooked the conventional way. We still encourage you to be open-minded and try...

Lasang Pinoy may be new on the scene, but it’s already making a strong impression. We had dinner there last night and were genuinely blown away—not just by the flavors, but by the clear sense of pride and tradition in every dish.

The Shanghai Lumpia kicked things off with a satisfying crunch—five golden rolls packed with a savory mix of ground pork, beef, cilantro, and ginger. The house-made dipping sauces hit all the right notes, adding layers of brightness to each bite.

The Pancit Bihon followed with light, springy rice noodles tossed in a savory vegan oyster sauce and GF soy blend. Loaded with crisp cabbage, snow peas, and carrots, it was a solid, comforting dish.

But the real standouts—the dishes that made us pause mid-bite—were the Lechon Kawali and the Seafood Kinilaw.

The Lechon Kawali was everything you want from pork belly: crispy, rich, and deeply satisfying. Each piece was perfectly rendered and paired beautifully with a sharp, spicy vinegar sauce that balanced the fat without overpowering the flavor. It was the kind of dish you fight over at the table.

The Seafood Kinilaw was just as impressive—a bright, clean, and refreshing shrimp ceviche-style salad “cooked” in calamansi juice and vinegar. The ginger, onions, and radish brought heat and crunch, while the acidity tied everything together. It was light but unforgettable—a perfect counterpoint to the richness of the lechon.

Lasang Pinoy isn’t just another new restaurant. It’s a vibrant, confident celebration of Filipino flavors that feels both homey and elevated. We’ll...