Ala Eh Eats Filipino Food

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. I can't believe I'm the first Hotbyter to stop into this amazing spot. I walked in as a stranger and left feeling like family. While sushi is on their Facebook page, I saw no evidence of sushi today. Cindy, the co-owner, was so helpful. I've had some Filipino food, my lunchmate less so, but Cindy made ordering very easy. With the help of a map on the wall, I now know where Batangas is, and if this food is any indication, Batangueños eat really well. Lunch started with a complimentary bowl of beef bone broth, very welcome on this cold day. We tried the pancit bihon, the tosilag (long roasted pork belly, garlic rice, and a runny egg), Lumpia (think eggrolls), Pinoy BBQ (skewered pork) and afterward Cindy was kind enough to bring a small taste of the Bistek Tagalog (that's what I'm getting next time). The only thing I regret is my stomach capacity isn't larger. They have a Facebook page where they post the daily menu along with pictures, hoping soon they will add descriptive narrative too. Stop in and see these folks, it's a gem. In the slot in Westport Shopping Center where Gourmet Provisions was (9407 Westport Road) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093114792325

[Robin Garr]

Mary Anne, as I recall, Gourmet Provisions had only a very limited dining-in area. Have the new tenants changed the footprint, or is this mostly takeout?

They've done their best to make the little dining room welcoming, but it's a small footprint...maybe 6 four top tables? Takeout is a big part of their business I think. I'd recommend trying to eat in if you have the time, Cindy is so helpful and shares so much info about their food and culture, and if you are lucky, samples of things you didn't order!

[Robin Garr]

Good advice. Thanks, Mary Anne!