Tyang Gelay's grill

my favorite filipino restaurant in the city! it feels like home in the best way--the service is warm and casual, and the food is DELICIOUS. have tried the laing, sinuglaw, pork nilaga (personal fave!!!), kare-kare, sinigang na hipon, and breakfast overload so far. all authentic and excellent choices!!

Restaurant has about 10 tables that seat 4 peopleml. Service was excellent. Food was great. Depending one what you get be prepared to get your hands a little dirty chopping the meat off the bones.

I was completely blown away by the quality of the food at this Filipino restaurant. As someone who typically only enjoys homemade Filipino food, I found this place to be exceptionally good—even better than many spots in Little Manila. My girlfriend, who is not Filipino, absolutely loved the Pancit and the refreshing Calamansi Juice. I ordered the Pork Sisig and thought it was great, though I did miss having sili (chili) for the toyomansi dip. The only minor issue was the slightly mushy rice that came with the sisig, which perhaps is a subtle hint to order the garlic rice next time! I am definitely planning a return trip to try the Bulalo and Karekare. Be aware that parking is an issue around the area.

Worst 20$ I ever spent, got take out for sisig pork and the portion is really tiny. Honestly looks like 7-10$ worth of food at best, and all I can taste is the spicy.

Tyang Gelay’s Grill in Woodside is an absolute gem! We tried the Crispy Pata, Giant Bulalo, Palabok, and Grilled Tuna Belly, and every single dish was flavorful, authentic, and cooked to perfection. The Crispy Pata was golden and crunchy on the outside while staying tender inside, the Bulalo was rich and comforting, and the Tuna Belly had that perfect smoky grill taste. The Lumpia Sariwa (fresh) was also a standout—so refreshing and delicious that it’s a must-order. The portions are generous, the service is warm, and the overall vibe makes you feel right at home. Can’t wait to come back and try even more from the menu!