Tropical Islands Cuisine - Merrillville

Amazing food and great friendly staff! First time there but will definitely be back.

Was sooooo good! Our first time trying Filipino food and this place didn’t disappoint! Everything homemade and with love you can just tell! We had egg rolls, noodles, and fresh grilled fish stuffed with tomato. We tried some of their signature drinks a suggested lemon drink that is a staple, a ginger lemon tea, and a bubble smoothie. Everything was soooo good! The place has that small business touch. We can’t wait to come back on a Sunday for the buffet to try different things! Wonderful experience!!Dietary restrictions: Was very understanding, and accommodating to dietary restrictions and allergies asking us up front if we had any allergies for them to be aware of. We don’t. But that was super refreshing to hear!

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.

My daughter and I were lucky to have stumbled upon this gem. Food was delicious. All our dishes were worth the wait. Usually you smell of food when you leave a Filipino restaurant. We did not have that experience when we left Tropical Islands Cuisine.Best of all, the owners host very well. Merian and Alan are very welcoming. We will be back!

I lived in the Philippines for 5 years this place is truly authentic and awesome to see here all the food ordered was delicious and my Filipino wife loved it too they have family style videoke just like the