Manila Bay Cuisine

92 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015, United States
+1 650-992-3663
$$$ Filipino restaurant
(84 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Manila Bay Cuisine is a straightforward Filipino restaurant located inside the Serramonte Center’s food court in Daly City—a spot that feels like a practical go-to for anyone looking for a quick, no-fuss taste of home-style Filipino cooking. The setup leans into a traditional "carenderia" style, where the dishes are displayed upfront, letting you point at whatever catches your eye, which adds a bit of casual familiarity reminiscent of local eateries back in the Philippines.

People often stop by here while running errands or, as one regular noted, to grab something comforting while waiting nearby—for example, during a car charge—making this a convenient, accessible choice rather than a destination for a sit-down meal. The atmosphere is straightforward and unpretentious, served up by friendly staff who are ready to answer questions and recommend dishes if needed.

Popular items like garlic rice come up frequently, and favorites like sisig—a sharp, tangy blend of pork jowl, belly, and ears—are prepared with traditional touches including calamansi and chili peppers, staying true to Filipino flavor profiles. Lighter options like fish soups reflect regional tastes, balancing richness with bright, sour ginger broths.

While it isn’t a place for a leisurely dinner or a special night out, it’s a solid pick for locals craving quick, authentic Filipino flavors in a casual mall setting. Expect a steady flow of visitors during the late morning opening hours and lunchtime rush, especially those familiar with Filipino cooking or newcomers eager to sample traditional dishes without pretense.

Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday

9:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

84 Reviews
Emilio

05 Jan 2026

I visited the food court while waiting for my car to charge, the mall opened at 10:00. The Manila Bay Cuisine was ready for service and I ordered the Sisig (Minced Pork) delicious Pork Jowl, Belly and Ears it’s usually prepared with Calamansi, Onions and Chili Peppers, a side of Garlic Rice and Tinolang Isda(Fish Soup) nice and sour cooked on a light Ginger Broth. Helpful lady will served the meal with numerous Philippine items to choose from.

Tommy Nguyen

30 Dec 2025

Delicious Filipino food. Very nice and friendly ladies behind the counter ready to answer any questions you may have.

Tin Tin

04 Dec 2025

They had a lot of traditional filipino dishes and it was nostalgic because they were served "carenderia" style where all the viands were in front of you and you just point at the one you want to order. I wanted to try the kare kare, but they didn't have bagoong. Eyeing the embotido and the lumpia for my next visit! They also had some drinks and dessert I ordered Adobong Pusit - good taste! It was clean and tasty. I ordered the small, but I only ate half of it. Very filling. The sauce was not as dark as I'm used to, but I still liked it. No option for combo meals or rice meals. They only had the choice of small medium or large cup. Also got sisig for take out. It's minced pork, a bit sour. I would prefer the crunch version, probably won't order the sisig on my next visit. The ladies serving were nice. Just a reminder if you use credit card, there will be a 3% charge.

Kareem Guro

22 Sep 2025

It was alright. The food was good, it felt welcoming and it had flavor. Service was alright as well, i got my food almost asap and i had no complaints ordering so there's that. Good overall. Came here before and I'll probably do so again.

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