Across metro Detroit are glorious expressions of Filipino food, from beloved dishes like lumpia, longganisa, sisig, and lechon kawali to sweet treats like ube halaya and hopia. These items provide a snapshot of cuisine with stunning diversity from a country of more than 7,000 islands and nearly 200 ethnolinguistic groups.
There is a small but growing array of eateries, bakeries, and grocery stores peppered across the region, a reflection of the spread-out Filipino communities living in suburbs like Sterling Heights and Madison Heights. From the fast-casual vibes coming out of Isla Detroit in Sterling Heights to Filipino barbecue and leche flan at PizzaPlex in southwest Detroit, here’s a rundown of where to find delicious Filipino food in metro Detroit.
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