Mariam's Fil-Am Cuisine

I've been going to Mariam's for years and was always beyond pleased with my experience. I stopped going a year or so back when they went under new ownership. But that's just me being sad that the staff (all part of the same family) I'd grown so well acquainted with was leaving.

I recently decided to come back to see if the new owner kept Mariam's up to the high standard I had held it to and I must say, he delivered. While I didn't catch the owner's name, I did interact with him quite a bit. He was attentive and polite. Top notch customer service, honestly. The food was of the same high quality I remembered. I'm very picky about where I go for Filipino food being the mestiza that I am and growing up with my Filipino mother's cooking. Everything here holds up to Mama's standards.

Now, being the Americanized child of a Filipino that I am, I'm horrible with the names of the dishes. I grew up with my mom not telling me what anything was called and just being told to eat it. So I have a severe lack in trying to learn names. But I can say I've had nearly every dish Mariam's has to offer and they are exactly what you hope and expect when eating Filipino food.

You will always be treated like family (like every good Filipino establishment should) and you will always get amazing portions. You seriously get your money's worth here. They give you massive portions for great prices. Their lumpia makes my taste buds dance. You seriously can't go wrong here.

I'd just like to give kudos to the new owner for keeping with the atmosphere I had loved with the previous owners. I look forward to seeing what he continues to do with the place.

Mariam's is THE place to go in Virginia Beach for quality Filipino food other than my mama's house. Bring your friends and an appetite with you when you go.

This is a spot that I've been wanting to try. I was greeted as soon as I walked in by one of the most enthusiastic host I've come across. He is the "Ambassador" of the restaurant, and is definitely the right person for the job. I was going to order off the menu until I saw there was a hot line towards the back of the restaurant. I took a look at what was available and everything looked good. The host offered samples of dishes I wanted to try. This guy doesn't turn down samples of good food. Everything I tried tasted good.

I'm the wrong person to send out for food when they're hungry. I'll try to order the entire menu. After my sampling, I settled on griniling, chicken adobo, pancit, pork lumpia, and a slice of cassava cake. I've eaten adobo, pancit and lumpia before. The pork lumpia was cooked to order and very good! They also offer chicken and beef, but at that time I would've had to wait for them to roll them. To be honest, the griniling didn't look like it would have much flavor. I was very wrong! The simple looking dish was surprisingly flavorful. The cassava cake was a new dish for me. It was very good. It reminded me of mildly sweetened sweet potato pie with a hint of coconut. I know it sounds crazy but it's good!

The location of the restaurant is in view if you're driving down Pleasure House Road. There isn't much parking, but they have two reserved spaces for customers ordering take-out. It was clean inside and had a lot of natural light. I'm looking forward to returning and trying more dishes.

Excellent tasting food and wonderful customer service. Only reason not 5 stars - ran out of BBQ for the day. . Wife found this place on Yelp and saw the BBQ and wanted to try it out. We ate so much that we forgot to take pictures of the main entrees. We definitely didn't pass on desserts. This is the only place I know that has taho available. Won my wife over. Their halo halo was also on point. Wish it were closer to our house but still worth the trip for us.
Michael and his sister were also very friendly with our kids and even got them fries when he saw they weren't ready for more Filipino food.

A well deserved update of my favorite place to get my Filipino on. It is my opinion based on other reviews that this is still somewhat of a hidden gem for Chicks Beach.

With now fifteen visits I can recommend on good authority this is a place for everyone to try. Don't let the fact it's ethnic food stop you. But as other reviewers have pegged as well as myself, it's Mariam's personality that steals the show, but the food will keep you coming back too.

The combination of awesome authentic dishes and Mariam's cheery attitude make the dining experience one of a kind. When I come here I feel as if I being welcomed into her home. As a matter of fact it's even more homey because Mariam's college age daughter is helping this Summer. Her husband is still in on Fridays and weekend.

Am I a super fan of Mariam's, yes indeed. I now change gears to evangelist to spread the word of AWESOME authentic Filipino food in sleepy Chicks Beach.

Well what can I add that James R. hasn't already covered besides Great Food - great people! Finally made it in and the dishes is like how my mom makes it! Authentic and delish! Now for those who doesn't want Filipino food there are American dishes too. So there is something for everyone here.

I like they offer grilled fishes alternative to fried. I love the people they are friendly and welcoming...it's like your neighborhood diner, when you walk in- your a friend for life!

Like the saying goes curiosity killed the cat, that is pretty much what happened
Here. Decided to check out this place due to its stellar reviews from fellow yelpers. However, I was disappointed that the food was mediocre at best. We orders basic staples like buko pandas, banana q but didn't't get a chance to taste it because it wasn't't available. Food was bland. Service on the other hand was friendly and the place was clean.

I was searching for a Filipino place on the way to MD from OBX and this place had the best reviews. Summary: not entirely disgusting but pretty close. Definitely ONLY for the Filipino who speaks and knows the cuisine. No Menu : look on our website was the response. What restaurant has NO MENUS!?! Whatever is available turo-turo style is the only food available. And again, no menus to describe the food. No signs on the turo-turo food as well.
I ordered tocino and adobo. Both were not tender nor flavorful enough. I don't and can't cook but all in all, i could have done a much much better job!
Awful, awful, awful. Jollibee was so much better, sad to say... at least they had menus!

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I decided to come here after seeing several of my Yelp friends Reviews about how fantastic the food and service was at this establishment. I knew that I positively needed to try this place. The reviews were accurate, no need for exaggeration.

When Mom and I walked in we immediately received a warm, friendly greeting from Mariam. She has such a sweet countenance and a positive attitude. She is full of gratitude. The restaurant atmosphere is just as inviting as Mariam's personality. The place is decked in mostly warm tones. When you enter there is a drink fridge to the right to meet all of your thirst needs. Next to that was a grill where they were grilling whole fish and eggplant. Mariam explained that they cut the eggplant and top it with egg to make an eggplant omelet. Then there were deep fryer bins where they were preparing another customers order. Mariam was making a larger than life serving of Chicken Pancit.

At the back Mariam's daughter told me about the specials and entree combinations. I decided to go with the Chicken Pancit, none was available because a new batch was being whipped up so there would be a wait. I also ordered four Turon, way more than I needed but it was only $1 and I got excited. I have loved Turon since high school. Mariam's daughter made mine fresh! While we waited for the Pancit Mariam brought over ice water and four beef lumpia with sauce for us to try on the house. Mom doesn't eat beef so they were all mine.

We left Mariam to wait for her husband to arrive and help her replenish the offerings that were depleted by the lunch rush. The Pancit and Turon were both delicious and we had a very enjoyable dinner.It is nice to have such wonderful family businesses in the area.

Located on the side of the shopping center, not inside the center! A Jewel of a restaurant .. Upon entering we were greeted with smiles & hellos very welcoming, not to mention the aroma of home cooking in the air.

Plenty of seating very clean & up to date decor. I couldn't believe how cheap the food was $4.99 Rice or Noodles or both w/ 1 side & for $5.99 u get 2 sides. *Very generous portions*

Pancit noddles was bangging & the Adobe Chicken was cooked perfectly & full of flavor. Huge chunks of chicken!

The Eggplant Meat Vegetables in peanut butter sauce. I thought the sauce, would of been over powering. But to my surprise it all blended up perfectly for my taste buds.

The pork & potatoes one of my Favs, Fatty Tender Meat with potatoes!

The Lumpia Beef Egg Rolls w/ Sweet dipping sauce served right out the Fryer *Enough Said*.

Overall very friendly staff, it's truly home cooking from OG's. They made me feel welcome from beginning to end, and they have the cleanest bathrooms, I have ever seen in a restaurant!

We're in Virginia Beach for a weekend trip and yelped a Filipino Restaurant. This place is a typical Filipino point point (Turo Turo). Usually served with paper plate and utensils. I haven't eaten any Filipino food in almost a year now since my trip back in the Philippines.
My husband and I ordered the ff: kare kare, daing, galunggong, pancit , rice.

I came here to eat Kare Kare.
I wish it had a creamy/thick texture. This one had a watery consistency. I was so disappointed = 1 star

Daing and GG fish was cooked right= 5 stars

Pancit was okay, I think it's too salty though = 3 stars

Rice was okay too, I wish they serve Jasmine Rice it would've been better= 3 stars

Bathroom was clean, nothing fancy. What's important is that it was clean. Good job on this! = 4 stars

The owner was accommodating and attentive. He answered any questions we had about the menu= 5 stars

Price was reasonable = 5 stars