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About
Karilagan
Welcome to a seafood haven where the flavors of the Philippines come alive—introducing Karilagan. Nestled at 1129 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, this delightful eatery invites you to experience authentic Filipino cuisine, enriched with a seafood twist. With a commitment to delivering exceptional dishes and a warm atmosphere, Karilagan is quickly becoming a staple in the local dining scene.
From the moment you step in, you will notice the friendly ambiance, perfect for families and groups alike. Whether you're craving a leisurely lunch or a hearty dinner, Karilagan provides a perfect blend of comfort and culinary delight. The menu is packed with a variety of dishes, catering not just to seafood lovers but to anyone looking to indulge in the rich flavors of Filipino food.
- Breakfast Favorites: Start your day off right with their selection of silog dishes, including favorites like Longsilog and Bangsilog, all priced around $18.50.
- Hearty Soups: Don't miss the Bulalo, featuring tender beef shanks and mixed vegetables in a luscious broth for $24, or the comforting Seafood Sinigang bursting with fresh flavors.
- Vegetable Dishes: Vegetarians will appreciate creative options like Pakbet Ilocano and Ampalaya con Camarones, balancing the richness of seafood and meat dishes.
Many customers rave about the giant portion sizes that make Karilagan ideal for sharing. Marc R., a satisfied diner, recommends the Crispy Pata—a succulent pork hock, perfectly double fried and served with a flavorful spiced vinegar sauce. Others highlight the Sizzling Sisig, where juicy pork chunks sizzle while mingling with garlic and spices, creating an unforgettable aroma and taste.
The ambiance complements the experience beautifully; families will find a welcoming space with options for takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating. The establishment even takes reservations, ensuring that your dining experience is as smooth as the delectable dishes served.
Aside from the satisfying and hearty meals, the accessibility of payment options—accepting credit cards, Apple Pay, and Android Pay—ensures that convenience is just as essential at Karilagan. The eatery also takes special considerations for families, providing gender-neutral restrooms and even allowing dogs in outdoor seating areas.
As a dedicated food reviewer, I am continually enchanted by Karilagan’s ability to evoke feelings of home with every bite. This establishment combines rich cultural heritage with a dedication to quality. Whether you enjoy a casual lunch, a lively dinner with friends, or a special catering order, Karilagan is more than just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Filipino culinary artistry. Visit today, and let your taste buds embark on this flavorsome journey!
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“ ordered food over the phone and when i got there it was all ready for me. they even called to tell us the food was ready and when we were going to pick it up. we got the sisig, lechon, pancit, lumpia, and pork adobo. everything was pretty solid. my only gripe was the lechon was a bit more fatty than meaty and the adobo had some giant fat chunks as well. but the flavor was there. in a town with lots of filipino options, you gotta stand out so people keep coming back. i think id come back. its located off el camino near an auto shop. plenty of street parking. the place itself is a decent size if you want to dine in. seems very family oriented. ”
“ We usually order for catering and dined in a long time ago. We recently dined in the restaurant and the mixed adobo and sizzling bulalo was so good. Meat was really tender. The bulanglang was also so good. Felt healthy after eating it. We tried their halo halo and pandan combo. We loves the pandan combo better than the ube halo halo. Typing this up is making me want to go back to this restaurant for some food. The only thing that bugged me was the slippery floor under the table. Felt greasy to me. Would be a better experience if it was cleaner. ”
“ Great authentic Filipino food! We originally wanted to try Chibog, but they weren't open the day we wanted to visit. We got the sisig and kare kare and both were delicious. The sisig was a little too citrus heavy for us, but still good. The only downsides are the parking and the quantities are huge so if you're coming as a party of 2 you're most likely to take a ton of leftovers home! ”
“ 4.5-5 STARS Karilagan is one of the better Filipino places to eat in the South San Francisco / Daly City are. The portion sizes are huge so bring a big group to eat with you. Here are the dishes I recommend: - Crispy pata (5 stars, 2 shanks for $20): crispy pata is a double fried pork hock. The serving size for this dish at Karilagan is massive. It's served with a delicious spiced vinegar sauce on the side. - Sizzling sisig (4 stars, $13.95): sisig is pork chunks and some intestines cooked with garlic, onion, peppers on a sizzling plate. It's delicious. Order this. - Bulalo (4.5 stars, $18.00): bulalo is beef shank soup served with vegetables. If you want a soup to complement your other hearty Fiipino dishes, this is the dish to get! - Sitaw kalabasa (4 stars, $14.00): this is shrimp and pork cooked in a spicy coconut milk with squash and green beans - it's probably very different from other Filipino dishes you've tried and is a nice veggie dish to have on the side. - Pancit miki bihon (4 stars, $12.50): this is a mix of egg and rice stick noodles). It's a delicious combo! This is a true sit down Filipino restaurant. Bring a group with you and enjoy these dishes! ”
“ Amazing portions here and fast service! It all tasted so amazing and truly reminds me of homemade Filipino food. The chicken tinola had a good mix of chicken and vegetables with the amazing gingery and garlicky broth. Pancit Bihon was a huge plate and was very flavorful! Had a good amount of chicken pieces (also includes shrimp but opted out due to allergies) and veggies! Lechon Kawali is my partners favorite and for good reason! It is perfectly crunchy and comes with the classic Mang Tomas sauce on the side. A good mix of fatty and meaty pieces. ”
“ Having grown up in the Bay Area, especially around South San Francisco and Daly City, the Filipino influence is strong so one can expect that the cuisine is a reflection of that culture. It has taken many years for me to go here but Karilagan does not disappoint. The interior is simple, elements of the Philippines adorn the walls and we also lucked out to miss the lunch crowd and were seated right away a bit after 1pm. When you look at the menu, it's extensive. If you love Filipino food, the variety makes you feel like you're at a relatives' party and they've put out 20 dishes with all the sides and you have to figure out what to eat because it looks so good. From silog options available all day to soups (bulalo was amazing), appetizers (calamari comes with vinegar and onion sauce for the side), meat dishes (get the binagoongan, delicious) and seafood/veggies (the Bicol express was my favorite!), there is something to satisfy everyone's palette! And the portions are huge! We came with a party of 5 total and ordered 5 dishes and went home with leftovers enough for another meal for 3 more people. For 5 people it was really good, $120 total so $24/person. Street parking was pretty easy for us to find. ”
