Renee's Kitchenette & Grille

Renee’s is one of the best Filipino restaurants in Woodside, which is saying a lot, considering this casual spot is in the heart of Little Manila. They’ve been serving the neighborhood from under the noisy Roosevelt Avenue train since 1992. It has an appropriately lived-in feel, with random trinkets, lanterns, and wooden spoons haphazardly hung up, like a child took over decorating duties. Start off with perfectly crispy sizzling sisig, then try the sinigang na baboy: sour pork soup loaded with tamarind and taro root. An order of kare-kare (peanut stew with oxtails and string beans) should be on your table, too.