Tambayan

Genuine Authentic Filipino Food.

Me and my partner visited Tambayan this afternoon. Mixed experience honestly. The atmosphere is nice and the owner, as well as the kitchen staff, are very welcoming and accommodating. Starters were really good (especially the Gyoza). Hot and loads of flavour! Main courses, unfortunately, weren’t great. We had a chicken curry and some beef, fried eggs and rice. I thought the curry lacked a lot of seasoning and the beef dish was extremely simple. Both the main dishes exceeded £15. £15+ for a few tiny slices of beef, some boiled rice and 2 eggs is quite poor value for money in my opinion. When we got the bill, my partner had been charged £5 for a glass of water. On the bill it was labelled as ‘large bottle of still water’. She didn’t receive a bottle and it wasn’t a particularly big glass. £8 for a glass of water and an orange juice is absurd in my opinion. Nice place, nice people but they need to adjust the pricing.

Had a delicious family birthday meal.

Great food (had several small plates), friendly service, and a nice welcoming atmosphere

Many things here were good. I was very disappointed in their ability to provide spice. I asked at some length for extra spice, discussing chillies for example and my experience asking for spice in other restaurants. In the meal I received, I could not taste any spice. Everything else about it was good. I was even provided with a bowl of chillies, which were too large to be hot. So, I can't see us being in a hurry to return.

Been there twice. Food are as if you're in the Philippines. No fusion or whatsoever, one look and you know it is Filipino food and the taste is on point. Lovely service and very home-y ambiance. Looking forward for another meal.

Great food and service despite a small mess up with my reservation

One of my favourite places!

Great place,very intimate. The food was amazing, I'm well impressed and will definitely visit again. Very attentive team as well