Tropical Islands Cuisine

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.

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.

My family and I went on a Sunday afternoon. We were pleasantly surprised that they have a buffet on Sundays, and liked that it gave us the ability to try lots of different offerings. The food was delicious. The food tasted like we went to Auntie's house for a family dinner. I loved the curry chicken, my husband loved the fried chicken, and my daughter and MIL loved the pancit. The atmosphere is a definite work in progress, and they were short-staffed and slammed with customers. But with the buffet, we could start eating right away.

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!!

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.