Your guide to the best ‘pancit’ around the South Bay
Craving for that savory Filipino noodle aka pancit? The South Bay has the finest choices waiting for you to discover.
Pancit, a classic Filipino meal staple beloved by the Filipino community in LA County, has gained popularity in the South Bay — thanks to its distinct flavor and the many regional varieties to choose from.
Top 3 picks for the best pancit in South Bay, LA County
You might want to loosen up your belts as we present a list of the best spots for that pancit craving based on recommendations from Filipinos in the South Bay. From pancit canton to palabok, here are your best choices:
Tres Marias Specialties – Carson
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with their pancit bihon and palabok in perfect blend with chicken, shrimp and vegetables. Though you might want to catch on this gem’s schedules — they’re mostly present as pop-ups in Carson. But don’t lose hope as you can order for delivery or pick-up.
Aside from pancit, Pinoy delights like bibingka, puto bumbong and ensaymada are all crowd-pleasers
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Must try: Pancit Palabok
Location: Check out their pop-up schedules here.
Manila Inasal LA
Kicking it off with their freshly-made atchara to their chicken inasal and perfectly fried tortang talong, here comes their pancit sisig. Imagine your favorite Pinoy noodles meeting another iconic dish sisig — a dish you can’t resist.
Must try: Kansi mami
Location: 1411 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California
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Lia’s Lumpia
Who knows your lumpia needs a partner? Perhaps a pancit paired with lumpia is all you need to satisfy that Pinoy food craving. This Filipino food spot voted by San Diego Reader as the best Filipino restaurant in 2023 serves sumptuous meals you shouldn’t miss. Their pancit is a perfect combination of bihon, canton, baby bokchoy, Napa cabbage and egg.
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Must try: chicken adobo street tacos
Location: 2219 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, California
Each of these restaurants offers more than just food but a Filipino community experience — a complete quest for meal, culture and connection.
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