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.
Kind owners, fresh, authentic made from scratch food. Can’t go wrong here! A must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zyra Glee
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.
We stopped in for our first time tonight and will definitely be back. They have a full menu or you can visit on Sunday for the buffet. If you're not familiar with Filipino cuisine do go for the buffet, you'll get to try so many delicious dishes!
Pricing is reasonable, and the food is delicious. The owner was very nice as well. He's a veteran, and so am I. Go support your local veteran.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Siegert (ry_smiles)
I stumbled upon this place today and am so glad I did! I tried the BBQ grilled chicken skewers and my only regret is not ordering a second order! They were SO good! I will absolutely be coming back here regularly!
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
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
We stopped in for our first time tonight and will definitely be back. They have a full menu or you can visit on Sunday for the buffet. If you're not familiar with Filipino cuisine do go for the buffet, you'll get to try so many delicious dishes!
Restaurantji Recommends
Authentic Filipino cuisine in NWI? Resounding 'yes', food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Adobo, Fried, Fried Rice, Adobo, Halo-Halo, Garlic Fried Rice
Casava cake is the bomb!!! Love it! Feels like I’m eating back at home.
Lechon kawali is great!
The rest of the food are great too! Worth the price.
Place is cozy. Lovely buffet..
The waiter, I believe who is also the co-owner is friendly. Thumbs up! Hope ya’ll succeed in life..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always have a enjoyable experience. Good people. Good service. Good food
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lechon Belly Roll, Chicken Adobo, Adobo, Garlic Fried Rice
Pricing is reasonable, and the food is delicious. The owner was very nice as well. He's a veteran, and so am I. Go support your local veteran.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stumbled upon this place today and am so glad I did! I tried the BBQ grilled chicken skewers and my only regret is not ordering a second order! They were SO good! I will absolutely be coming back here regularly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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