651165 Wed Sep 09 10:39:55 -0700 2009 6 6 Southwest 0 5016510 Hi Denver 'hounds, just wanted to get some discussion going on the Filipino restaurants in Aurora. I tried out Sunburst Grill the last time I was in Aurora and I was pleased with my meal. Choices on the menu were better than any Filipino restaurant in Texas, Sinigang was a little bland but that didn't matter, because I don't remember the last time I was so happy to have fresh cut sisig off a hot sizzling pan. Sunburst Grill's owner told me about two other places in the area: Manila To Go and Manila Express, and if I remember correctly he used to own Manila To Go. I'm taking a trip up to Denver soon so I'm curious about how the other restaurants compare. And do any of them serve pansit palabok or tocino that is made from scratch? Wed Sep 09 10:39:55 -0700 2009 38366 air 1 5126117 Manila To Go has been closed for a couple of years. Manila Express just closed recently. They had excellent food but, no customers. I understand that the former owner of Manila To Go (not the owner of Sunset Grill but, the person he sold to) went around town spreading the word that Manila Express's food was crap. Of course, everyone believed one side of the story. It's sad, Filipino restaurants don't last long in the Denver area. Fri Oct 23 14:31:30 -0700 2009 5016510 1118665 billbar52 2 5129057 I didn't even know there were any. So is Sunburst still around? Sun Oct 25 06:29:37 -0700 2009 5126117 11106 tatamagouche 3 5130177 I can find out for you soon - I'll be in town this week. Sun Oct 25 17:27:05 -0700 2009 5129057 38366 air 1 5135951 Sunburst is still around, seems like they're doing great. Do you want any suggestions on what to order? Either way, they're real friendly over there as it is a pretty small place. The menu has accurate english translations and they'll answer all your questions. Tue Oct 27 17:59:13 -0700 2009 5016510 38366 air 2 5136737 What great news! Sure, would love to hear what you like. Wed Oct 28 05:30:22 -0700 2009 5135951 11106 tatamagouche 3 5149096 I overheard the owner recommending chicken adobo and I think that adobo or some kind of pancit would be a safe bet for any Filipino food newcomer, please keep in mind I haven't tried theirs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobo#Filipino-style_adobo. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancit The owner seems real proud of his sisig and I agree that it is very good. It's more of the traditional variety and has a good mix of chewy, crispy textures and vinegary flavor. Just like any other Filipino dish, everyone has their own take on sisig, here are some examples of different versions: http://www.spotsfordates.com/06/2009/updates/24-24-24-search-for-the-best-bay-area-sisig-search Like I'd said, the sinigang didn't really do anything for me, as I like mine to be -very- sour. When I went last week, I got myself some tocilog. It is in the menu under Filipino breakfast's, Tocino. It includes fried rice with garlic, egg (made however you want), and tocino which is cured pork that is slightly caramelized/sweet cooked with a slight bit of char - enjoyed it very much! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocino http://philq8yummies.wordpress.com/2007/08/07/tocino-garlic-rice-and-sunny-side-up-egg-tocilog/ Finding out about Sunburst Grill has made me real happy that there are other good ethnic options outside of picking out one of the many Korean places in Aurora (I like Seoul BBQ), or driving over to Federal to grab a bowl of pho at Pho 95 - theirs is comparable to some of the best bowls of pho I've had in Houston! Hope you give Filipino cuisine a shot, please let me know what you think. Mon Nov 02 09:25:59 -0800 2009 5136737 38366 air