Went for dinner last night with my family and had a great experience. Everyone loved their meals. The sautéed shrimp & longanisa appetizers were delicious - we ended up ordering a second plate for the table! The service overall was excellent -- the kitchen was very accommodating for a gluten-free meal, and our server, Brent, was very responsive. Would definitely recommend!
Laurayne Bruner Cendrowski Velasco
+5
We sat at the table of the most amazing chef at Ka Familia in Barrhaven this afternoon. Ya'll...I can't explain the amazing goodness that came out of Chef Dhom's kitchen! � We started with amazing lumpia. Then we continued the experience (and it was truly an awesome experience) with a fabulous tapas plate for 2. Every ounce of that platter was phenominal but the longanisa on the spoons with the corn relish...OH EM GEEE! � When we thought Chef had truly outdone himself- we bit into the 'Fluffy pancake' with stewed apples and a delicious berry compote on the side. Now listen up: FLUFFY doesn't begin to describe this huge plate of goodness! Don't miss it! � So as we were ready to leave my husband decided he needed to try a dish that he remembered from his very early years in Manila. The Dinaguan was simply to die for according to Hubby. He was in a nirvana that took him straight back to his homeland. �
Living in Toronto, we have eaten in many Filipino restaurants and NONE of them even closely compare to Ka Familia. The wait staff were amazing. The food and presentatio were second to none and Chef was humble, kind and truly talented. � Let your taste buds soak up the treats awaiting at Ka Familia. You won't regret it...I promise. Kudos to Chef Dhom. SARAP! �
PS. The music and ambiance were absolutely stunning.�
This place is positioned to be a fine dining fusion restaurant. From settings, atmosphere, attention to details in plates presentation. Most of all, the price point.
The word fusion already gives it away that its not a true Filipino cuisine but more of inspired by the Filipino specialities with a heavy western twist. Taste is great (a bit on the salty side) presentation is top notched. Service was attentive and personal (the waitress saw that my 4 year old needed assistance in washing hands, she went in and made sure she was fine).
Overall a great family friendly dining experience and very happy to see such great addition to the variety offering in our neighborhood.
Ka Familia is a hidden gem right in the heart of Barrhaven! The service was wonderful, the two servers there were extremely friendly, efficient, and attentive. There was a warm and calm atmosphere, definitely a great place to go out with friends or family when looking for a nice night out.
The presentation was wonderful, it was clear that the chefs put a lot of effort and pride into the dishes that they prepared. The flavours for each dish were all very different and unique, and the ingredients were fresh.
I would recommend the lamb lollipops as an appetizer, and the dinakdikan or the salmon as an entree. My only concern was that the pork in my adobo was a little overcooked and dry, but other than that the flavours were great and I enjoyed the dish.
Overall, we had a wonderful evening at Ka Familia, and I am excited to return in the future!
Christopher Flores-Lyons
+5
Great place to have lunch and dinner with friends and family. Plenty of individual plates or sharing meals that combine Filipino and Asian spices with western flair. I especially enjoyed the longganisa (Filipino sweet sausage) wrapped in bacon!
*Update: They also have many vegetarian or vegan options as informed by Chef Dhom below. Thanks!
Such a good meal, so well presented. Delicious, and the service is friendly and prompt. Highly recommend the beet salad with goat cheese and the tuna steak.
Great food, great service. Whent for an anniversary, had a little card on the table when we arrived. Very happy
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