The list of Filipino food options in Langley has been slowly growing over the years and is reflective of the increasing Filipino population that have also chosen the Langley / Fraser Valley region as their home (including myself).

If you don’t know anything about Filipino cuisine, it is both a blend and bits and pieces of several cultures and are all part of Philippine history. Our food is heavily influenced by the Spanish, Chinese, American, and Southeast Asian cooking and the method of cooking is dependent on the region in the Philippines.

Think lots of variations with noodles but also we love our meats in soy broth, tomato, and peanut sauces. We also enjoy our meat grilled and fried, our seafood raw and dried especially for day-to-day meals. During parties people get excited when there’s a whole-roasted pig or calf in the middle of the buffet table. But above all, the most basic thing is that Filipinos love rice – white, sticky and hot and we normally eat it three times a day and is just so comforting.

If you’re new to Langley or just curious about Filipino food in general, please drop by and support these Langley-based Filipino-owned small businesses and learn more about our culture.

Food

1. Mr. Siopao de Langley – physical store where you can have a seat. Order any of the savoury siopaos, roasted pork belly. They are located in 20349 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 4E8.
2. Nanay Kitchen – they only accept pick-up at Core Kitchen Langley or delivery with orders through their website nanay.ca. They have party platter and I’ve personally tried their chicken inasal rice and beef tapa rice meals and they were both really good with strong flavours and generous portions.
3. Bigboy’s Chigs To Go – they only accept pick-up at Core Kitchen Langley or delivery through the usual food delivery apps. They have a varied menu and offer Filipino sandwiches and party platters. Order through http://www.bigboyschigs.com.

Cafe / Dessert

1. JJ Bakes – it’s an aesthetic cafe in Walnut Grove that offers Filipino flavours in their drinks and pastries. You’ll find ube, macapuno, dulce de leche, durian, calamansi, turon in their rotation as cupcakes, cakes, or lattes. It’s truly becoming a local favourite by manay.

Grocery

1. Pinoy Spot – I find they have more items for sale ranging from grocery, personal care, snacks, household items, and even Christmas parol. Visit https://pinoy-spot-langley.square.site to learn more.
2. Bayong Filipino Food Mart – has all the top grocery items that Filipinos usually look for. They also have food on weekends and Filipino desserts like halo-halo and sago at gulaman. Check out their website at https://bayong.ca/store.

Am I missing anything from the list? Let me know in the comments.

All photos above are from the respective restaurant’s websites or social media accounts.