Starfish Filipino Eatery

Traveling for work and landed on this place the owner was really nice and the male staff was very accommodating. They made me food off the menu! I didn’t like the stir fry because I asked it to be cooked in salt and pepper and garlic just a simple stir fry but it came out in a brown sauce and tasted like Thai kapow. I gave it 4 stars because I had already paid my tab with the owner and when I got up to leave the staff called me out and told me I haven’t paid yet and that was really embarrassing 😳. Everyone in the restaurant started to look at me like I was going to dine and dash. Not a very great experience afterwards but the

Amazing. Authentic. Jaw-dropping. Chicken Adobo is better than anything in NY, and the prawns were a killer!

I'm usually on the lookout for yummy little vegan spots to eat at. I wasn't aware of Filipino curry so I was pretty excited when I found out about this place. Not full vegan but definitely some awesome vegan options. I went with the "Simply Joey" (Gulay Ginataan). It was very hearty and filling (or as I like to say, rib sticking). All the spices were very balanced. Even the texture of the rice was spot on. The portions were beyond generous. Very satisfying. Family owned and the staff is awesome. Super friendly and attentive. I can't wait to go back and try more!

Definitely one of the best restaurants I’ve been to EVER. I’m a vegan so I was a little worried my options would be limited. But nevertheless I found that I had many options. I asked if I could get a halo-halo vegan and they delivered! I also ordered vegan lumpia and they scored on that as well! My main dish was “Simply Joe” and it was fantastic not greasy at all like other curry kind of dishes I’ve had. There were tons of veggies and ton of flavor. Definitely a must try if you’re in SD. On top of the great food, they are also SO sweet and friendly! Very relaxing laid back place. Try this you won’t regret it:)

This place is a wonderful experience.. so far they have only been open a couple months and the entry is peaceful, clean, tropical and calm.... And while standing right there you can see the entire kitchen... this is what it's supposed to be like. Nothing but excellence to see.. the first meal I've had here was the giant prawns and an order of the starfish lumpia.. both were excellent!! The prawns were large, clean, and easy to remove from the shell and the gentle sauce they were in was wonderful on them as much as just a bite of rice with it.. after one bite I asked for a little salt and they brought me what I may consider my most favorite salt now... and I have tried many salts.. this is special salt.. and WOW... the flavors opened up and I was very happy with my decision to come in here... this is a really wonderful place and the owner is a wonderful woman with great helpers.. I got to talk to the three of them and they were super friendly, had a positive energy and good flow.. and with the open kitchen you can appreciate it.. Give this place a try instead of burgers or burritos and you will be quite happy.