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Absolutely amazing! I am of Filipino heritage on my mother's side, but it's hard to find authentic Filipino cuisine where I live in Maryland (USA) - so when I w... read more Absolutely amazing! I am of Filipino heritage on my mother's side, but it's hard to find authentic Filipino cuisine where I live in Maryland (USA) - so when I was in Toronto, I was eager to find some good Filipino cooking! Luckily, we stumbled upon Tala on our last night in town, and it was the perfect first restaurant experience. The kumayan that my fiancée and I shared was incredible! The presentation was impressive and it truly felt like an authentic Filipino food experience, reminiscent of family gatherings. The milkfish was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the rice was simple and satisfying, and we couldn't get enough. Despite not being big fans of squid, we enjoyed it in small bites. The okra, eggplant, pork belly, mussels... everything was fantastic and I have nothing but praise for it all! The staff was incredibly friendly and played a big role in making our experience so delightful - so thank you! Delicious and satisfying!

I had a wonderful experience trying home-cooked Filipino dishes at this restaurant! It completely hit the spot for my cravings. We opted for the kamayan kit wit... read more I had a wonderful experience trying home-cooked Filipino dishes at this restaurant! It completely hit the spot for my cravings. We opted for the kamayan kit with chicken and pork lumpia, and the kamayan had an amazing array of options while the pork lumpia was delicious. I will definitely come back to sample more items from the menu whenever I'm yearning for Filipino cuisine.

I ordered the kamayan feast on UberEats and I was extremely disappointed and upset. The portion size was very small and not worth the price. I have been to bett... read more I ordered the kamayan feast on UberEats and I was extremely disappointed and upset. The portion size was very small and not worth the price. I have been to better Filipino restaurants. I would recommend avoiding ordering from here.

Talagang masarap (very tasty! I Doordashed a Chicken BBQ-silog and wow quite fresh and the seasoning was just perfection. Also had pork lumpia (spring roll as a... read more Talagang masarap (very tasty! I Doordashed a Chicken BBQ-silog and wow quite fresh and the seasoning was just perfection. Also had pork lumpia (spring roll as a side (a bit over the top as this is a ton of great food lol but the bill with tip was well under $20. Great local find lol

I ordered 4 individual kamayan from Tala for a park picnic. It was the perfect dish for a celebratory park dinner: tons of variety, a beautiful presentation, an... read more I ordered 4 individual kamayan from Tala for a park picnic. It was the perfect dish for a celebratory park dinner: tons of variety, a beautiful presentation, and all contained in one box- so less waste and no fussing with multiple containers. They had to sit in the car for 2+ hours, and when we finally got to them they were still delicious! The squid especially was fantastic: both tender and slightly creamy. My partner discovered he likes milkfish/bangus through the kamayan box, and a friend discovered garlic rice! I highly recommend picking up extra pork skewers if you're considering it, the sauce is fantastic. And this goes without saying: you need lumpia too. Lots of lumpia.