EJ's Filipino Store, located in Hopewell, offers authentic Filipino cuisine combined with traditional welcoming hospitality. It is the only Filipino market and restaurant in the immediate Tricities area, featuring a grocery store alongside a restaurant. The restaurant is praised for its home-cooked dishes, including beef stew and limpa, with popular desserts like Sansrival cake. Customers appreciate the friendly and considerate staff, as well as the inviting, well-put-together space, which includes a fun selfie area. The owner is known for being hospitable, creating a warm atmosphere for visitors. In addition to dine-in service, EJ’s also has a food truck called SSG Pinoy Kitchen that travels around town and nearby areas, bringing Filipino food to more people. The place is great for shopping for Filipino snacks and enjoying a good meal at a good value. Though the restaurant is small and not suited for large gatherings, it remains a favorite spot for those craving Filipino food and snacks. Many customers look forward to their expansion in the building next door.
I love their boba tea. It is like love in a cup. Lumpía is very delicious. Adobo chicken 🤤🤤 can't get enough of it .
February 2026
100% recommend. The food tastes authentic and the price is super fair. Its quiet, quaint ,and clean. The staff was also very friendly and they have allot of great baked goods and regional drinks. Highly recommend.
August 2025
Everything I've eaten here is delicious. Today, they are selling meat from a roasted pig. I dont recall the name of this sour pork soup BUT OMGOODNESS, it is unbelievable. Going back tomorrow for some fried pork belly. If you don't know, you need to find out!!
