Kapit Bahay

During the Fringe Festival at the nearby Las Vegas Little Theatre, I had time between shows for a dinner break. Kapit Bahay was recommended to me by a good friend and he didn’t mislead. He said this was the kind of food his mother made and he grew up eating. That sold me.
I walked in and immediately had a problem because most of the Filipino names were unintelligible to me. Some things were not marked. I got a 2 item platter to eat in and I knew I wanted the lechon. Then I asked the woman what an item was and she told me it was silverfish. This is a Filipino omelette with fish. That then became my second dish. As I was carrying my tray to the table, the woman asled me what kind of soup I wanted. She decided I should have chicken soup and she filled a styrofoam cup with soup.
The soup was very good. This was homemade and the broth was rich. The lechon was a bit dry but I guess I shouldn’t expect anything else. It’s a fast food place with the dishes already prepared and in warming trays like a buffet. Of course it’s going to be a bit try. The skin was very crispy and flavorful and the dipping sauce you get made up for some of the dryness of the lechon. I had never had the tortang dulong before and I’m glad I tried it. The fish in the omelette was a good fit. The omelette could have been hotter – heat lamps only do so much, but it was enjoyable.
Customer service was great! The woman was being a surrogate sister for me making sure I had my soup with this hearty meal. The price was certainly right, and the location was perfect!

This is one of my favorite Filipino places to eat at. The Nanay that runs that place is super friendly. I’m always glad to see her when I come in. Definitely a good place to stop by if your craving Pinoy food in Vegas.

This place was EH. Similar concept to Pinoy Pinay if you’ve been. You pick out one or two items of your choice, etc.
Lady that helped us was friendly. It wasn’t busy when we went. We dined in. It was kind of hot inside. We sat under an air vent that was apparently blowing air, but I felt hot.
Anyway, as for the food, one would think that no matter what, pancit would usually be on the steam table. Kare Kare, I know some places serves it on certain days, and yes some days, people run out. First off, the food on the steam table honestly in my opinion didn’t look too appealing. I can understand that Kare Kare can run out and it so happen on this day they were out. They didn’t have pancit on the line. But I’m guessing I could have ordered it on the side, but I then I would have to wait. What I thought was banana lumpia was actually their vegetable lumpia, and the price of just one, I thought was ridiculous. Close to $ 2.50 was for one mediocre egg roll. Their cantaloupe drink, when I ordered it, it wasn’t ready. It was a 10 min wait. Good thing I like cantaloupe drinks, so I waited for it.
It just seemed like they were just out of a lot of things that may have been there earlier in the day.
Is this a spot that I would recommend anyone to try? No. Is it a place that I’d return to? No. Compared to Pinoy Pinay, their selection may not be a whole lot, but at least the food looks appealing enough to try. Here, it just wasn’t there.
So with all that being said, happy eatings! Until next time! @~~}~~~~

The woman behind the counter is so cute! The food is good and portion is awesome. Will definitely be back!

My husband and I visited this place for the first and LAST time today. I ordered take out. First of all, I was «greeted» by two women, perhaps mother and daughter. I use the term greeted very loosely, as they barely acknowledged my presence. The younger one was so engulfed by some soap opera that she acted like me asking questions about the food was interrupting her. Then she updated the older woman in Tagalog about the show. Or at least I’m assuming that what she was doing. I find that talking in front of your customers in a language the customer can’t understand is RUDE, I don’t care what language it is. So onto the food…
GROSS! The lumpia was cold and old. My husband, who rarely complains or sends back food, made a u turn in the street to return the lumpia. The older woman says «do you want me to put it in the microwave?» My husband said, «No, I’d like a fresh batch.» He was then told that they already made some and they’re not making anymore. So he got his money back.
So, we get home and tried the chicken and pork adobo. Old, dry with a weird after taste. But we were home and didn’t feeling like driving back and facing those people again.
One last thing. As my hubby was walking out, the old woman had the nerve to ask my husband if he could throw the lumpia away. Hello? YOU WORK HERE, YOU THROW THEM OUT!!! Pitiful.

it’s a homestyle Fillipino fast food near 99 Ranch in Chinatown. My second time here for a quick inexpensive take away.
The dining area is casual with plenty of seating.
They were tasty meal. For $ 7.25 you can get a two entrée combo with rice. I had the pork Adobo which was tasty and a beef dish which I am not sure of the name.
I recommend them to put a label on their food.
The customer service is not the greatest but the portion of the food were plentiful.
Good place for a quick bite.

This place isn’t fancy, but the ladies that work here are very friendly and welcoming, and the food is good, Filipino comfort food at a good price. The dining area is very simple, clean, with plenty of seating, and you can watch Filipino TV programming while you eat. They’ve got a small grocery section with package goods and a couple of coolers with drinks and juices. I’ve been coming here for years and the place never changes.
I recommend dropping in for a quick bite to eat, I wish it was closer to where I lived, but that doesn’t keep me from making the drive.

Quick, convenient, and descent tasting food — probably even among the better ones in Las Vegas valley BUT the customer service is close to none existent!!! A lot of non-​Filipino customers come in and ask about the menu and all their employees do is tell them what the food is called and tell them that they taste good. For heaven’s sake, these people would like to know how the food was prepared and what are their ingredients!!! To add to that, one lady keeps giving customers food items other than what they ordered because she is so quick to forget.
I will come back here for the food but their customer service is just among the worst!

Craved for Pinoy food while in Vegas and this place did not disappoint. Had lechon kawali and Bicol express (which I wished had more veggies). Nice staff– like eating at your kapitbahay’s carinderia.

I was visiting from Jacksonville and decided to check out some of the Filipino restaurant here. Saw Kapit Bahay which was besides 99 Ranch (had to get some breakfast stuff). I ordered the Chicken Apritada and Pinakbet. I wasn’t impressed at all, Apritada tasted different, not even close to how it’s supposed to taste. Pinakbet was not that good either, my home version tastes a lot better than theirs. They had goat stew which wasn’t that bad.
I’ll check out other restaurants but would NEVER come back here.

Some good Filipino food served here. Reminds me of my mother-in-law’s cooking (hers is better though) and they have a pretty good selection. Their version of Lumpia is awesome. It’s huge and packed with meaty/​veggie goodness. Good value but their portions could use some increasing and their canned drinks are costly.

Not Happy with customer Service Here… I’m Order Fish Head but She Gave me the tail part. i returned it and She said No No No… it Was Great Service before, now Service going Down. i dont think She’s Happy to Work Here.

The food was better than most, clean lots of parking, will definitely be back for more

The food is laid out in platters so all you needed to do was just to order your food and go. I was a bit of a regular here at one point because I’ve missed eating Filipino food, and it was super quick to order.
Every time I visit this place, I’m greeted by the same old lady who had a typical cheery Filipino attitude. For some American’s the way she speaks may appear offensive, but she means well. Asian grandparents– they’re just straightforward like that. I had to quickly mention this because sometimes, I feel a bit offended when they look as though they want to rush me to get in and out, but then I had to take a step back and tell myself that there is a culture barrier here (as in I’ve adapted to American ways while some Filipinos are different when they assimilate). Just had to really throw that out there because the lady that helps me is always very accommodating, and she sometimes, throws in extra soup or a bit of a bigger entrée because she remembers me and my friends. We always tip her for her effort! It’s almost as though she reminds us of our grandparents.
Anyway, the food on the other hand could definitely pass for what you call Filipino food, but there are many entrees that needs a bit more flavor. When my friend orders sinigang, it’s not as sour as it should be but rather a hint of it. It’s still pretty good compared to not having anything that feels like home.
Often times, when I visit my usual would be talong (egglant omelet) which brings back memories of my childhood. This particular dish, they have on point. Considering that I’ve tried making this at home and almost always fail, this is my go-​to place when I want some of those. It definitely saves me the mess and time! I also get their beef caldereta (beef stew) which is very flavorful. This is one of the most popular dishes among Filipinos besides your typical Adobo. If you want good a good Filipino dish, eat this and you’ll forget about adobo all together. This restaurant doesn’t always have this dish, so I have no choice but to order something else.
So why the three stars despite all the good comments? Again, they could use a little bit more flavor on the rest of entrees. They have it to the very basic, that they could be good, but there just isn’t a kick there. As in, if I wanted a sinigang (hot and sour soup), I expect sour, not a hint of it.
Also, the restaurant itself is a bit of a turn off. It definitely needs a lot of revamping because when you walk in there you see old shoddy looking table clothes that protects the table for the merchandise, brown old wobbly chairs and tables, unkempt dirty white tiles, poor taste in wall paper, and… It just looks old.

After 3 days of eating on The Strip, we needed a different atmosphere and better flavor. This place totally fit the bill. I’m not an aficionado on this kind of cuisine but to me, it tasted like good, home cooking and it was served by an absolutely delightful lady. She would sing every time she was ringing up an order at the cash register and she was very kind and hospitable. I asked if I could take her picture but she declined. I would love to come back and eat here next time we’re in town!
I had the Afritada (sp?). Deeeelish.

Go figure my family would want Filipino food in Vegas. We went here for take out one night and it was BAD. The tinola (chicken dish) and balatong (mung bean dish) tasted spoiled. YUCK. The apritada (chicken dish) had a funny taste almost fishy. My uncle called to inform them about their shortcomings and they offered to give us some free food for a second chance. So my family decided to take them up on their offer. The next morning we had breakfast there. I was bummed they didn’t have longanisa (typical breakfast sausage). I opted for the veggie dish which was soo greasy and tasteless. Not impressed nor did their redeem themselves. My family ordered the tuyo, omelette with fish, and lechon. They all agreed it was good, but too greasy!
I think they’re other Filipino joints in Vegas and this one is a miss — onto the next one!

I’d been craving Filipino food recently, so I decided to stop in here to satisfy that feeling. Kapit Bahay, located in the Chinatown Plaza, probably has the most authentic traditional Filipino dishes I’ve had in Vegas so far.
The name of the restaurant, which loosely translates to «neighbor’s house,» is fitting because the interior décor might remind someone of a traditional Filipino household. The inside is small and does not have a lot of tables, so it fills up quick. The staff was super friendly to me and was quick to serve, despite it being a little busy in there. Just on the other side of the food line, there’s a grocery area where filipino snacks and other products (eskinol, efficascent oil, etc.) are sold.
They give out big portions at a good price, so it’s pretty affordable (even if you do decide to get extra items or things from their grocery section). I had the kaldereta, pork adobo, and their chicken tinola. All were very flavorful and SUPER close to how my mom makes filipino food (but let’s be honest, nothing ever beats your family’s cooking).
They didn’t have labels for their food, so you’d either have to ask about them or know for yourself what you’re getting. I don’t think their menu is set, so it’s basically whatever they decide to cook that day is what they’ll be serving. I’m pretty sure they always have the popular «staple» dishes like Adobo and Lechon available all the time.
Overall, I think this place is definitely for those people who love filipino food in the style closest to it’s roots (and yes, sometimes being «too oily» is part of that). The food is very authentic, affordable, and you get good portions! A must-​try if you want to try food that reminds you of home.

This place is soo good!
In my many travels i rarely find a place like this. I’m glad i got off the freeway an exit too early.
The thing that grabbed my attention first was the Filipino fast food sign in the window. After a long day of traveling and work I didnt want to drive around endlessly, or endure the usual fast food crap that’s out there.
Im pretty sure it was Gloria that helped me, she was friendly, inviting and helped me identify a few dishes that were somewhat strange to me.
I ended up ordering longaniza that was fantastic, very tender and flavorful. the second was a beef with potatoes and carrots and spices which reminded me of something my mom would cook. Its nice to have flavors and a meal like this when a person is away from home
At the end of there these sugar glazed burrito looking things that i asked about, Gloria said it was dessert. I think it was some type of pastry dough, with bananas maybe? and glazed with sugar. I have no idea what these are called but the taste and texture brought back a familiar flavor and texture that I haven’t had since i was a kid.
if you’re a visitor to the Las Vegas area and if you’re not a club rat cruising the strip for tail, i suggest you take a quick drive, or taxi to china town and give this place a try.
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Be forewarned, the «spring rolls» (yes, that’s what the lady behind the counter called them) are filled with tofu. So unfortunate.
I’ve eaten a fair amount of Filipino food in my life, and for whatever reason, I have NO idea what the names of any dishes are aside from halo halo, pancit and lumpia. It’s actually pretty aggravating because I can describe the dish, but I can’t name it.
There is a beef and onions dish, kinda like a stew almost that is killer here. Pancit is just okay. I’ve been to this location a few times, and really, the beef and onions dish is the only thing that sticks out to me (because it is my favorite anywhere that I go.)
Be careful not to say that you want a personal size anything. Make sure you say plate. Pancit, 4 spring rolls and that beef dish ran me $ 17. A 2 item plate is $ 6. Same size servings I believe, but $ 3 more expensive and without rice if you accidently order like I did. Ummm… guess what look I’m doing with my face right now. My «not amused face:» –_​_​–

On this day, a good friend and I went shopping. But not just any kind of shopping. Today was a day of shopping for Asian foods, beauty products and medicinal herbs. What a day! Foods, creams and spices I’ve never heard of. I just took it all in. When we were finished, I was definitely hungry! Right next door was Kapit Bahay. I was definitely excited to try it out as I LOVE Filipino food.
When you walk in, you’re definitely taken to a blast in the past, it seems like. The walls were faded canary yellow, the tiling, tables and chairs were definitely outdated, to say the least. In the corner, the restaurant also doubled as a mini mart, selling snacks and goodies specific to the Philippines. The counter reminded me of a Filipino version of Panda Express. Most of the food was already prepared and lined up ready to order. The two ladies that were working the counter was a bit strange to me. On one hand, they were super nice, but they had no patience! It was almost like I was expected to know everything and what I wanted. I felt a little rushed so I just chose the two items that I could pick out right away.
For lunch, I got the 2 choice combo for $ 6.50. I’ll definitely give them that. The price is affordable and very attractive to the audience. For my choices, I got the Pork Adobo and the Lechon. Pork Adobo is a pork cooked in soy sauce, vinegar and other spices. For this choice, it tasted like the adobo was sitting out for a while. The meat was super dry and chewy. The broth was also way too oily for my taste, but had a nice flavor to it, not too salty. The lechon was also a turnoff for me. Lechon is roasted pork, including the skin and fat. This lechon tasted like it was under the heat lamp for a long time. The meat was way to hard to chew through. I ended up abandoning that side, when all said and done.
At the end of our meals, my friend and I agreed that this wasn’t the best of the best. I could tell some of the choices were really authentic, however, I think they need to rotate their food a little more so we (as customers) are getting the best of what they have to offer. Living on the other side of town, the best way I can put it is that fact that I probably wouldn’t make a special trip to this restaurant if ever craving Filipino food. Especially when there are other great joints along the way.