Ihawan

05/30/2026

New summer hours! See you this weekend! 😎

05/15/2026

Big groups, please call to make a reservation! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

05/15/2026

Congrats on your award!

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

On Thursday 5/7 and Friday 5/8 our dining room will be closed for filming. We will be open for TAKE OUT ONLY. Thank you for understanding!!!

04/29/2026

We’re hiring for a Busser / Dishwasher — IMMEDIATE START. Interested or have a referral? Send us a DM, give us a call at 718-205-1480 or send your resume to [email protected]. Come be part of the OG team that’s proudly served our community for over 30 years!!

08/17/2025

We’re turning 30 yrs old! COME CELEBRATE with us!

08/17/2025

For the past two years(on and off), Don has been gliding from the kitchen to your table with ease and grace. Whether it’s sizzling plates or fresh lumpia, he delivers every dish with a smile that’s just as warm as the food.
Thank you for all the help in the kitchen!

08/11/2025

Chesca may be new to our team, but she’s mastered the ropes in record time. In less than a year, she’s serving with skill, grace, and a smile that keeps guests coming back. Before joining us, she was a professional rower and EMT back home, so whether it’s on the water, in an emergency, or in our dining room, Chesca knows how to move fast and get things done! Just under a year with us and she already feels like fam, thank you Che!!

08/07/2025

Oliver aka Abet, our legendary server who’s been keeping the good vibes (and plates) flowing for 15 years! Known for his killer sense of humor and even better cooking skills, he’s the kind of guy who’ll serve you with a smile and sneak in a joke that’ll make you laugh mid-bite. He brings heart, hustle, and a whole lot of flavor to everything he does, no wonder he’s such a great lolo to all his apo!
Dine in and hang out with him! He might even show you some dance moves!

08/04/2025

For 20 years, Olga has been Ihawan’s kusina queen behind the scenes. She’s the magic hands behind our popular lumpiang Shanghai, calamari, lumpia gulay, and the avocado shake that makes you say “ay, sarap!” Every day, she chops, mixes, rolls, wraps, and preps with heart! No shortcuts, trust us because we don’t have the machines, just hand made with love and a dash of tsismis to keep the kitchen lively. You may not see her, but she can be loud and sassy just like her flavors!
If you can catch her on the floor, say Hi!!
We appreciate you Olgita!

07/26/2025

Meet Chef Sidro, he has been with us for 15 years and let’s just say IHAWAN wouldn’t be Ihawan without him. As our head chef, he’s the boss of the kitchen, the kaldero king, and the master of flavor. Rain or shine, you’ll find him working hard, moving fast, and still somehow looking fresh because Sidro doesn’t just bring heat to the stove, he brings it to his outfits too. From his matching aprons to his signature shades, laging may porma si kuya.
Now don’t be fooled, he may be loud, serious, and sometimes nakakataranta, but trust us, he means well. That’s just how he shows his love (and makes sure the food comes out perfect every time). He’s got that classic Filipino work ethic: tahimik ang puso, maingay lang sa kitchen. Loyal, dedicated, and always ready for a challenge. Salamat, Sidro, for 15 amazing years—you’re not just our chef, you’re family.

07/14/2025

Meet Joel, Our Kitchen Hero from Pampanga!
For the past 12 years, Joel has been a vital part of the Ihawan family. Joel brings his strong work ethic and quiet dedication to everything he does. Whether he’s deep frying to perfection or doing the daily grocery runs for the restaurant, he handles every task with heart and humility. Behind the scenes but always dependable, Joel helps keep Ihawan running smoothly every single day. We’re lucky to have him, and prouder still to call him family.
Scream out a “Hello!” To him when passing the kitchen on your way in or out and leave him some love in the comments!

07/11/2025

The one and only Gerome! Loyal and true to IHAWAN for 10 years, our superstar waiter who’s been serving smiles at our restaurant for the past 10 years! Known for his warm personality, quick wit, and top-tier service, he makes every guest feel like family. We joke he’s the actual son of the owner, that’s how close he is to us all! When he’s not making your dining experience unforgettable, he’s behind the lens, capturing the world through his love for photography. A true gem on our team! We love you Ge!
Please show him some love here or in person!

06/27/2025

Luis a.k.a. Betas! Our infamous butcher! He has been with us for 24 years! From ordering the meats and fishes, to cleaning, slicing, marinating, deboning, & seasoning it all, he’s also putting that pork on the stick for you! He works closely with Pito to make sure that flavor hits and stays consistent. He also went to photography school while working at IHAWAN and does that on the side. He loves his cameras! Also, he loves being in front of them, can you tell?! Guapito…

06/13/2025

Arnel, has been with IHAWAN for 13 years!
Assistant chef and sometimes grill man. You’ll always see a smile on his face and everyone knows he’s the easy going guy who never takes things seriously. He loves sports and a good hang out, so next time, ask him what team he thinks will win!

Special to celebrate 30 years with you, Arnel!