Rey's Place

Small place, but nice ambience. Good service, with tasty food to suit. Excuse me for not noting down or remembering the name of the dishes... I let my date take charge and order the dishes. The salmon ceviche dish was really tasty and would definitely recommend. The chicken skin was also super yummy. The sauce of the pork with crackling pairs perfectly with the dish. We tried all 3 desserts; green mango jack fruit gelato was really good, donut was freshly warm and crunchy were delicious, but my favourite was the banana spring rolls with ube ice cream. That ice cream was so good and even went well with the donuts. Want to come back again to try more of the menu!

We wanted to try this Filipino restaurant as there are not a lot in Sydney. Owner is friendly and accommodating and there is a good ambiance however the food was not as expected. Servings were small and price was high. I do recommend the lechon and the chicken chicharon and the kinilaw however we also ordered the squid. That was a bit strange like not cooked and slimy and cold for something that was meant to be grilled / bbq - not sure what was going on there.

Came here for my Friends Birthday this place is better than the place that i have been with al filipino restos around. Was just dissapointed with lechon and pinakbet it was ok. But crispy chicken wings is a must and adobo. ---used to be good. They got rid of adobo. Came here same reason last year but won't come back again. Not worth it

What an absolute treat to find another Filipino restaurant. It's a nice little place in darlinghurst. It's not an easy place to go to if you are coming from the city so you have to book prior to ensure you have a seat. The place is cozy and quiet and is enough for small groups of 4 people. I felt the place has not enough lighting given that the street is already dark. The staff is friendly but he's the only staff serving everyone. There is a bit of waiting between the starters and the main, which is almost like 30mins so you have to put that into consideration. We tried the salmon kilawin and the chicken chicharon and I can definitely recommend them for starters. We had lechon and chicken adobo and for me, this is where it missed a little bit. I guess having Filipino food for most of my life, I had a different expectation. Overall, it's a place you should try but it would be up to you if you want to come back. I'll try the desserts next time and maybe try out other main dishes.

The only Filipino fine dining in Sydney that matters. Lechon, pinakbet was great. The adobo was sweet but good - more of a preference. They got the ambiance right - which some older Filipinos probably wouldn't like. Overall good place to experience Pinoy food.

Great place for Filipino cuisine : service is great here too! They've opened Rey's jnr recently so will be trying that place as well.

If you’re looking to try something new, then be sure to head down Crown Street, Darlinghurst and check out the newly opened Modern Filipino restaurant called Rey's Place. Put it this way, they have SUCKLING PIG! Need I say more? Rey's Place is a cool split level restaurant bar with some great 60's tunes playing in the background, it is totally fitting for the styling of he place and we bopped along whilst enjoying our food and drinks. It is cosy and as you walk in, you will find that there is a well lit space with a bar and dining area. Downstairs is a larger area with another bar and the kitchen. The staff here are incredibly friendly and will make you feel welcome. They give a good rundown of the menu and provide advice on matching drinks with your food. Rey's Place do great cocktails make sure you check out the list. Many of the cocktails are original to Rey's and there is something for everyone: they have rum, gin, vodka and whiskey concotions. The ‘Filo Thyme’ was suprisingly good, made with Suntory Kakubin whisky, raspberry, thyme, citrus, prosecco this cocktail was refreshing and aromatic. The Thrilla in Manila was another favourite, this drink is appropriately named. The Thrilla is a stiff gin and juice cocktail of Bombay london dry gin, pineapple, oregeat, citrus. as the menu says “a killer and a thriller and a chiller” There is also a good range of beer, wine, spirits and non alcoholic drink on offer. The food at Rey's Place is tasty and very moreish. With exciting Filipino inspired street food for small plates and starters, best enjoyed with a drink. For starters; the BBQ corn Collette with chilli and garlic butter on sweet corn had a nice kick to it. We also selected the Okoy; crispy fried white bait fritters with spiced coconut vinegar were both quick to disappear. Also on the list were oysters and zucchini flowers which certainly sounded appealing too! From the smaller plates menu, it was impossible to go past the Sisig Bao slider of braised pork belly with ginger, garlic and onion, dressed with Smokey Adobar Aioli. It would be possible to go through a stack of these, so much flavour. We are now living with regret, as we should have ordered a double serve. The small plate selection also had a number of tempting options such as fried chicken wings and king salmon ceviche. There was a lot of food envy when the larger plates went pass our table to other diners. However, we couldn’t go past the Lechon- slow roast SUCKLING PIG with Sarsa and chilli- mansi drippings. This dish is truly droolworthy with succulent slow cooked meat and crispy skin crackling. We will have to return for the braised oxtail in peanut sauce or grilled stuffed squid next time. The sides include stir fried water spinach, salad or steamed rice. From the dessert menu there’s pretty much the one option or ice cream. The dessert is a tasty little number. The sugar glazed banana spring rolls with Ube Parfait which is purple with a taro like flavour and is served on banana chips for added texture. If you’re interested in trying a bit of everything, the tasting menu is a good option at the reasonable price of $45, and another $36 with wines to match. There aren't too many Filipino restaurants in Sydney unless you head out west for some street food. Rey's Place is a great spot to get acquainted with Filipino cusine, good food, drink and good vibes.

Super filling and delicious Filipino food! Got the all you can eat menu and we really eat our fill. The servings are generous and varied, with spicy and sweet sauces to match. The pork and corn are my favourites, though definitely try the other options too. The ube ice cream is by far my most favorite ube dessert I've ever had. The flavour was so strong and pandan-y, it stayed on your tongue for a while. If I wasn't so full I would have gotten a second serving!

I had dinner here with my mum and we both liked the restaurant. Whilst small, the atmosphere is cosy and rich. The service was really good and the menu was quite varied. For those who have never had Filo food before, the restaurant provides a set menu of their popular dishes so you can take the deciding factor out of the equation if you're unsure of what to get.The food was good, though some dishes were perhaps a little bit more salty than I'd prefer but it's nothing if you're having multiple dishes. Would definitely recommend this place to others if you are looking for a Filipino food experience among friends.

Food is delicious but a little salty to my taste and service is great. Place is a bit small so it’s better make a reservation.