Question for non-Stateside readers

[neadods]

I'm looking for the name of that type of restaurant that serves fast, homestyle local food; it probably has a dish described or named "Mama's" or "Grandma's."

In America, it's the diner.
In Britain, the pub.
In France, the bistro.
In Italy, the trattoria.

What is it called in your neck of the world?

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[wheresmycow.livejournal.com]

Here in the Philippines, it's carinderia or turo-turo (Tagalog, literally "point-point" where you basically point at whatever you want being cooked right in front of you and it's served up straightaway.)

(Interesting short history of the carinderia here.)

[neadods.livejournal.com]

That is an interesting story!

Step 2 is actually finding recipes; thanks for letting me know both names so I can Google 'em both.