This place is fantastic. The food is delicious and authentic, and the price is very inexpensive for the quantity and quality. We got lunch on a Saturday, but on Sunday they have an all day all-you-can-eat buffet for only $19. We look forward to coming back to take advantage of that deal and to see Allen, who was a very welcoming a gracious host.
Malcolm Duenas
Absolutely love it here. The food is traditional Filipino cooking. Just how my mother-in-law makes. We happened to stop by for the first time on a Sunday evening and were greeted by the very friendly owners and a wonderful buffet. Love the island vibe and the karaoke setup. Owners are amazing, great chef, great conversations. Sorry I didn’t take any photos, I was just too in a hurry to eat the delicious traditional foods. Salamat Meriam and Alan.
Sean Deryck
Y'all. This was delightful. A cute spot, with fantastic food. I haven't had something so clearly made with experience and care in awhile, the meal I had here really hit the spot. Worth checking out if you're in town for any reason.
Gail Thomas
They were short stabbed that day and it took a long time to l order Then to get the order, Which it was only half of it then a long time to get the second half and then a long time to be able to pay the bill. I spent entirely too much time there. But I am going to go back because on Sunday.They have a buffet and i'm sure there will be no waiting.
Jessica Ruwe
What a restaurant! Beautiful atmosphere great service amazing food.. Hurry go!!!
Mary Torgerson
My bf and I went and had dinner and the whole place to ourselves and got to chat with the friendly owners. Food was delicious.
Nailah Day
The servers were so nice and they introduced each individual food to me and my friends since we’ve never been to a Filipino restaurant before, the food was also very delicious and I even got seconds😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dave
Good food and friendly waiter. Price was very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halo-Halo
Murry Winslett
Excellent hosts!!! The owners are very hands on, and really have a passion for their restaurant. Facility is very clean and welcoming. I'm not sure which I enjoyed more the owner/chef or the food. My wife is Filipina and gave the experience a big thumbs up.
During our vacation, we stumbled upon Tropical Islands Cuisine and decided to give it a try. It turned out to be a delightful introduction to Filipino food, despite a few hiccups in the experience.
The Food
We ordered a variety of dishes, including kare kare, Filipino spaghetti, pork barbecue, fried rice, sisig, and bulalo, among others. Everything was absolutely delicious. Each dish brought authentic Filipino flavors to the table, from the rich and savory peanut sauce of the kare kare to the sweet and tangy Filipino spaghetti. The sisig was perfectly seasoned and crispy, and the bulalo was comforting and hearty. The food truly showcased the chef’s talent and gave us a taste of Filipino home cooking at its best.
The Service
While the food was excellent, we couldn’t help but notice how long it took to arrive—especially considering we were the only customers in the restaurant at the time. However, with a group of more than 10 people, we understood that our large order likely contributed to the delay. Later, we learned that the kitchen was understaffed, with only one chef working tirelessly to prepare everything. Kudos to the chef for handling such a large order on their own and delivering such flavorful dishes.
The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout the experience, which made the wait more bearable. Their warm hospitality added to the charm of the meal.
Final Thoughts
Despite the slow service, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The food alone was worth the wait, and the chef’s hard work didn’t go unnoticed. If we happen to return to the area, we’ll definitely stop by again—and hopefully catch them on a day when they’re fully staffed! Tropical Islands Cuisine is a must-try for anyone looking for authentic Filipino dishes with bold flavors and a touch of heartfelt hospitality.
Been craving Filipino food for a while and we finally found one. The chicken adobo and pancit bihon tasted just like moms, can’t say enough except that we’ll be definitely coming back for more!!
My girlfriend found this place through Google and wanted some Filipino food. It was nearby from where we were so we went to go check it out. Alan, the owner, greeted us with kind, positive energy and guided us through the menu, giving suggestions if we liked anything in particular. We settled for the chicken and shrimp fried rice and pork Pinoy barbecue. While we waited, Alan struck conversation with us and we could tell he was very passionate about his business and culture. My girlfriend and her family are Filipino so it was nice to be able to support a small business. Alan’s wife even came out of the kitchen to say hello while we thanked them for our order. Food was amazing and the pork barbecue was exactly how my girlfriend describes it back home in the Philippines. Very authentic traditional delicious Filipino food!
We spent the past 20 years being surrounded by Filipino food options on the East Coast and have missed it. We recently learned about this spot and stopped in specifically for the Sunday buffet. It was everything we've missed since moving here. We will be back.
This place is fantastic. The food is delicious and authentic, and the price is very inexpensive for the quantity and quality. We got lunch on a Saturday, but on Sunday they have an all day all-you-can-eat buffet for only $19. We look forward to coming back to take advantage of that deal and to see Allen, who was a very welcoming a gracious host.
Absolutely love it here. The food is traditional Filipino cooking. Just how my mother-in-law makes. We happened to stop by for the first time on a Sunday evening and were greeted by the very friendly owners and a wonderful buffet. Love the island vibe and the karaoke setup. Owners are amazing, great chef, great conversations. Sorry I didn’t take any photos, I was just too in a hurry to eat the delicious traditional foods. Salamat Meriam and Alan.
Y'all. This was delightful. A cute spot, with fantastic food. I haven't had something so clearly made with experience and care in awhile, the meal I had here really hit the spot. Worth checking out if you're in town for any reason.
They were short stabbed that day and it took a long time to l order Then to get the order, Which it was only half of it then a long time to get the second half and then a long time to be able to pay the bill. I spent entirely too much time there. But I am going to go back because on Sunday.They have a buffet and i'm sure there will be no waiting.
What a restaurant! Beautiful atmosphere great service amazing food.. Hurry go!!!
My bf and I went and had dinner and the whole place to ourselves and got to chat with the friendly owners. Food was delicious.
The servers were so nice and they introduced each individual food to me and my friends since we’ve never been to a Filipino restaurant before, the food was also very delicious and I even got seconds😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and friendly waiter. Price was very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halo-Halo
Excellent hosts!!! The owners are very hands on, and really have a passion for their restaurant. Facility is very clean and welcoming. I'm not sure which I enjoyed more the owner/chef or the food. My wife is Filipina and gave the experience a big thumbs up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancit Bihon and 5 Egg Rolls, Garlic Fried Rice
Kind owners, fresh, authentic made from scratch food. Can’t go wrong here! A must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
During our vacation, we stumbled upon Tropical Islands Cuisine and decided to give it a try. It turned out to be a delightful introduction to Filipino food, despite a few hiccups in the experience.
The Food
We ordered a variety of dishes, including kare kare, Filipino spaghetti, pork barbecue, fried rice, sisig, and bulalo, among others. Everything was absolutely delicious. Each dish brought authentic Filipino flavors to the table, from the rich and savory peanut sauce of the kare kare to the sweet and tangy Filipino spaghetti. The sisig was perfectly seasoned and crispy, and the bulalo was comforting and hearty. The food truly showcased the chef’s talent and gave us a taste of Filipino home cooking at its best.
The Service
While the food was excellent, we couldn’t help but notice how long it took to arrive—especially considering we were the only customers in the restaurant at the time. However, with a group of more than 10 people, we understood that our large order likely contributed to the delay. Later, we learned that the kitchen was understaffed, with only one chef working tirelessly to prepare everything. Kudos to the chef for handling such a large order on their own and delivering such flavorful dishes.
The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout the experience, which made the wait more bearable. Their warm hospitality added to the charm of the meal.
Final Thoughts
Despite the slow service, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The food alone was worth the wait, and the chef’s hard work didn’t go unnoticed. If we happen to return to the area, we’ll definitely stop by again—and hopefully catch them on a day when they’re fully staffed! Tropical Islands Cuisine is a must-try for anyone looking for authentic Filipino dishes with bold flavors and a touch of heartfelt hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Adobo, Filipino Pork BBQ, Fried Rice, Fish, Adobo, Garlic Fried Rice
Been craving Filipino food for a while and we finally found one. The chicken adobo and pancit bihon tasted just like moms, can’t say enough except that we’ll be definitely coming back for more!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Adobo, Pancit Bihon and 5 Egg Rolls, Garlic Fried Rice, Lumpia Shanghai
My girlfriend found this place through Google and wanted some Filipino food. It was nearby from where we were so we went to go check it out. Alan, the owner, greeted us with kind, positive energy and guided us through the menu, giving suggestions if we liked anything in particular. We settled for the chicken and shrimp fried rice and pork Pinoy barbecue. While we waited, Alan struck conversation with us and we could tell he was very passionate about his business and culture. My girlfriend and her family are Filipino so it was nice to be able to support a small business. Alan’s wife even came out of the kitchen to say hello while we thanked them for our order. Food was amazing and the pork barbecue was exactly how my girlfriend describes it back home in the Philippines. Very authentic traditional delicious Filipino food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went here yesterday and the food was delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crispy Dinuguan, Garlic Fried Rice
We spent the past 20 years being surrounded by Filipino food options on the East Coast and have missed it. We recently learned about this spot and stopped in specifically for the Sunday buffet. It was everything we've missed since moving here. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Adobo, Adobo, Lumpia Shanghai
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