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Restaurant with attached small grocery owned by a very friendly couple. We came at early lunch time on a Saturday and the restaurant happened to be empty, but at other times it is bustling. The husband spent a lot of time chatting with us and explaining many items on the expansive menu since Filipino cuisine is not new to us but not fully familiar to us yet either. The smoothies were fantastic and made with real ingredients. I really liked the ube smoothie, and we also tried mango and strawberry. My husband and son enjoyed their pancit and fried rice. The Lumpia Shanghai was as addictively delicious as you would expect. Last of all, the wife came out of the kitchen with the pièce de résistance, the stuffed fish grilled in banana leaf that was just fantastic. The grocery was small but well organized. They sell some homemade empanadas, pandesal, roasted salted peanuts, and other specialties and also some frozen items like fish and shelf staples. I'm sad I can't come back to try the buffet :)
Heather NHeather N
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Absolutely fantastic experience that went above and beyond! I wandered in on a Sunday while passing through town and did not know they were having a buffet. I typically avoid buffets as they tend to have a reputation, but I am so glad I did not skip this one. I couldn't tell you what dishes I actually ate, but every dish was exceptional and unique. I have never had Filipino food, so the owner told me I had to try everything which I did. There was such a diverse range of unique flavors, and I loved every one. It is abundantly clear that the owners and the staff take pride in their work, and it comes out in the quality of the food and friendliness. Everyone there was extremely kind and personable, it truly felt like eating with family. I will absolutely be making the hour drive to come back at some point.
ArveeArvee
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Dropped in for lunch with a buddy and I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Food was great, service was good, but a little slow due to limited staff but worth the wait. This place is easy to miss.. the outside is an unassuming storefront.. inside is an actual store with a few Filipino products. Nextdoor is a pretty nicely decorated dinning area, a bar that appears to be under construction and nestled in the back is a nice loungey type of area set up for karaoke. It was lunch so we tried the pork and chicken adobo, some lumpia, and a few skewers. Also ordered a mango smoothie to go for the wifey. Everything was very good and I will definitely be back to try more. Bonus: I hear they have a really good buffet on Sundays, which I'll definitely be back for.
Federico CedilloFederico Cedillo
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Probably spelled their names wrong, however, I had the honor of meeting and talking to both Allen and Miriam! They are good people, definitely show them some love and visit their restaurant. The food is glorious and comes in generous portions. VERY tasty and you can tell that it's made with love and pride. They are also very honest with you if the food will take a little bit of time. It was definitely an honor to meet them both. I definitely plan to head on over there this Sunday to try out there buffet. That will definitely be a good way to figure outo figure out what I enjoy or what I really like. Definitely plan on visiting on a regular basis.
Aedh WishesAedh Wishes
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The owner was very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is a little odd upon entering as the door opens to a store with empty shelves and no one in it, seeming more like a storage room. The restaurant itself is nice. Food on the buffet was all very tasty but quite cold although we went at an odd time (4pm). They don't have a steam table to keep it warm. Will visit again but aim for a more popular time in the hopes that the food is hotter.
Alex AlexAlex Alex
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Filipino food here is sure to fill you up. They never miss with the flavors and it’ll fulfill your craving for food back home. The store owner is very polite it seems that she’s always running around because they’re understaffed but the service is great. The lumpia is to die for very crispy and the tapsilog i obviously devoured lol. Thank you for the great meal Tropical Islands Cuisine!
Hello KittyHello Kitty
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Basic Info
Address
44 W 80th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
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(219) 262-7890
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Website
tropicalislandsin.com
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4.7
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attractions: Meijer, ALDI, At Home, Liquor Bucket, Furniture Center, Plato's Closet, UMA FOODS, Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design, Knights Inn Merrillville, Epiphany and Co : Anger Management Edition, restaurants: Portillo's Merrillville, House of Kobe - Merrillville, La Carreta Mexican Restaurant & Bar, Gino's Steakhouse, Wu's House, Asparagus, Texas Corral, Pepe's Off Broadway, Cafe Stelios Breakfast Restaurant, Shark's Fish and Chicken

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