Arko Foods

Arko Foods is a decades-old Filipino grocery store in Glendale that’s a great place to pick up a bottle of patis or banana ketchup.That said, it’s their gigantic turo-turo hot food counter that’s a sight to behold. Around lunch and dinner, big crowds line up and grab a number to choose from dozens of trays of Filipino food served cafeteria-style. The takeout selection rotates daily, sometimes hourly, but we always keep an eye out for the bistek smothered in caramelized onions, fried milkfish marinated in garlicky vinegar, fresh lumpia, and BBQ pork skewers with a side of atchara. Drop by for a quick lunch, grab a seat on the front patio, and lay out your Arko Foods bounty.