Hapag Filipino Cuisine - Yonkers

I was in many Filipino restaurants in New York over the years, and almost all try to make something funky / fusion style to the ingredients or preparation to make it more pleasant for a challenging clientele looking for novelty. Hapag does not do anything about his cooking on the pile of Filipino dishes that you would find at any party or holiday meeting in the Philippines, and is all better for them. If you are looking for honesty, pure Filipino food, Hapag does it very well from the beginning to the end, with some clear arguments such as the pork grill, pork pigs, Tortang Talong and Halo-Halo. The pork grill meets the point, with the right level of tenderness, meat-to-fat ratio and smokey taste. Have believed that for a while and that was as good as anything you can get back in Manila. We liked it so much that we got a second order for the takeover to serve at a meeting of other Filipinos the day after. The tapsilog was fine, but still one, but overcooked (which I find in line with all Philippines-American restaurants), but the job is good enough if you are hungry. Finally, the service had the warmth and joy that captured the best of Filipino hospitality. It’s a bit of a trek outside the city, but it’s worth it when you’re looking for authentic Filipino cuisine well made!

Loved it, went with full belly and very happy. All were friendly and the food was very delicious. We'll try again next time.

When I was waiting for my order in another restaurant and the staff we are so nice, I decided to get a bubble tea and suggested to try the jellys. It was so fresh, not too sweet or everything perfect! I definitely come back!

This new establishment in Yonkers was my first experience with Filipino cuisine in the area, and I was not disappointed. We shared a Bilao ni Nanay (listed for 3-4 people , and got a Pork Sisig in a Sizzling plate to round off the feast. The variety on the bilao was great- there was lumpia, skewers, and roasted chicken (some of the tenderest I’ve tasted- somehow the white meat was juicer than the dark? . IT also came with a tangy pork belly soup which really helped to cut through the richness of the pork sisig. The sisig is the definition of a comfort food-pork, onion, liver, and egg served on a sizzling, greasy plate. I could feel my arteries clogging as I ate it but I couldn’t stop eating it. The textures and flavors contained in that dish harmonized perfectly to bring content to your stomach. A couple of points: the menu doesn’t describe any of the dishes, but the staff is happy to answer any question you have. There was no Halo Halo on the day we went, so we will definitely be coming back to destroy it. The place is currently decked out for the holidays, and the bench seating and warm-temperature lights really make for a cheery atmosphere this winter. Definitely check it out!

Kind staff, great service, and food made to order. The waiting time was reasonable given that they cook it on the spot. Foods were not the best filipino dishes I had but if you are craving the taste of home, this restaurant is your go to. The price is a bit on the high side compared to filipino foods in new jersey and Queens, but again, having a filipino restaurant in Westchester is a gift. We had palabok, daing na bangus, bicol express, and halo halo. The one that stood out for me was the Bicol express because they used lechon kawali instead of regular pork. The added crunch and fat from the pork cut really made the dish. The palabok was a bit too sweet for my preference. The daing tastes good but wished it was a little bigger. Lastly, the halo halo was perfect for summer. Overall, it was a good food experience.