Reviews for Plain & Simpol in Metuchen, NJ
First time having Filipino food and oh man I?m glad I chose this restaurant. Just like the name suggest, their menu is plain and... simple but that didn?t take away anything from how delicious the food was. I had the adobo pork, even tho I usually hate eatingthe fatty part of pork belly, the pork adobo was so good I ate the whole thing. Will definitely be returning. Just be aware, therestaurant is small and seats about 4 people, perfect place to come with one other person to dine in. Read more
i don't know why this place existed for so long without me knowing about it... we frequent the lotte grocery just a block away... and never knew a filipino spot was just a stone's throw away... just tried their crispy pork heaven and they were not kidding...one of the best or possibly the best lechon kawali aka crispy pork belly i have ever tasted... the sauce is icing on the cakewhich i wish i could've requested more... the place is clean and tidy by the way compared to other similar spots so that's aplus... cheers! update: this is now my kind of regular go to for anything breakfast meal... so addicting... Read more
The 5 star reviews for this place did not lie. Some of the best Filipino food I've had. Extremely fresh, food is clearly made to... order. Amazingly nice staff, a gentlemen named Jeff was particularly accommodating. I highly recommend this place. The porkAdobo and crispy heavenly pork were fantastic. The rice helps cut through the meat, which was stellar. Halo halo is topped witha generous amount of ube and ice cream, absolutely top tier. Pancit was well balanced and delicious. I will 100% be coming backin the future!! Read more
It?s truly plain and simpol with exceptional taste. The foods are delicious and just a right amount for the price. I like the... Caesar salad on the side with fried egg on top. The halo-halo is the best, what exactly I am looking for authenticity. I amsure the rest of other menu?s are all delicious and freshly made. I would definitely recommend this place. Call or orderbefore pick ups. This is the best Filipino food in central NJ. Keep up the good work and ?Mabuhay?. Read more
My first time trying Filipino food , came here with a co worker . Hat off to the cook , the food was really good ! This... experience was amazing ! I will definitely try it again. Food was well seasoned , taste great , nice portion for the price.Halo-Halo was the highlight , just wow ???? Customer service was amazing ! The front person kept it professional and friendly. Read more
Highly recommended. Simple menus yet delicious food and freshly made. I like their pork sisig and beef tapa. Mixed veggies dish... is good too! Customer service is great too. Jeff and his wife are friendly. And yes, I had Ube Cheesecake and Ube Cookierecently, both are yummy! See picture. ???????????? Btw the cookies are freshly baked every morning by his Mrs. I hope you openone soon in Houston! Will miss your food. Read more
Opening relatively recently. It?s a new Filipino restaurant with much more authentic flavors especially if one considers... Jollibee a representative of Filipino food (it?s not? really it?s really Filipino McDonalds). Decent number of menu items. There is no dine in. Food the cooked/prepared on order. I had the Simpol Beef Mechado, Lumpia (8 pieces), and aHalo-Halo. Outside, it?s a really small parking lot and shared with several places there. Inside is nice and well lit. Thereis a paper menu taped inside the windows facing outside and a fry erase board on the inside with the menu and prices althoughsome items like the ube cookies and halo halo on listed on their own paper posters with the price. There are 5 or 6 seats towait for your food but you cannot dine in? there are no tables. I would recommend getting your food and parking in Lotte Marketto eat your food if you?re far from home. A lot of Filipino food tastes significantly better when eaten soon after being cookedespecially fried dishes. The Simpol Beef Mechado was very good. The beef is tender and the sauce is pleasant. Definitelyrecommend getting this dish. The lumpia is good but I?ve had better in Saigon restaurant in South Plainfield. It?s still asolid appetizer dish although the dipping sauce is a bit towards spicy than vinegar like in Vietnamese places. The Halo Halo isgood and one of the better Halo Halo I?ve had in the USA. Not quite as good as I?ve had in some places in the Philippines. Ido think the ice could be shaved down a bit more. Would definitely recommend getting food here but order ahead by phone or webfirst. Will try the Sisig, Adobo, and Crispy pork next time I order. Read more
Best Filipino restaurant in Middlesex County! From the breakfast menu, pork adobo, and halo-halo. Bring your friends here, you... won?t be disappointed. Everything fresh & so good. Read more