First taste of Filipino food... outside of the Philippines

Ever since returning from the Philippines I've been craving Filipino food. So, I ventured out to NYC this weekend in search of a fix.
I found only four Filipino restaurants in NYC. The menu that looked most authentic, at least that's what the reviews claim, was from a small restuarant in the East Village, Krystal's Cafe on 1st Ave (between 10th & 11th). I went out there Saturday night with my crew of Deb, Fran (Deb's roomie), Sameera (Deb's college roomie) and Pablo (Ed's roomie). All of whom wanted to try the food I've been raving about for weeks. Ed was away on a rock climbing adventure.
Upon arrival, we were unsure the restaurant was Filipino at all. The restaurant's sign was in rainbow neon lights, there was a rotating, multi-level cake display in the window (like the ones in diners) as well as a bakery display/counter of butter cookies and other eclectic desserts. We ended up asking for a peek at the menu and sure enough, they served a wide variety of Filipino dishes.
The only costumers were Filipinos, so were were sure we hit the jackpot
I ordered the only two dished that I recognized, Chicken Adobo and Sisig. We had the waiter recommend the rest: Pancit Bihon, Tanigue fish steak (my favorite... ah, so yummy), Mechado and Lumpiang. Everything was fantastic! We washed it all down with San Miguel beers. Everyone was a fan.
What topped off the night was a Kareoke show-down between our group and the Filipino family that was dining next to us. Oh yes! The girls' group performance of Bangles' "Eternal Flame" and Pablo's solo of "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" rocked the restaurant. However, we were outperformed by the other table who sang Simon & Garfunkle's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and various songs in Tagalog.
What had an awesome time. I can't wait to go again with Ed... he sings a mean "Country Roads"