We've lived here for years and have only now recently tried this restaurant. The staff members were…read morenot only incredibly friendly, but also helpful in explaining the menu items and cooking process. They gave us sample of the different menu items to try before ordering; the aristocrat chicken was cooked so fresh that the meat falls off the bones. The glazed bbq flavor was delicious and paired well with the garlic fried rice and lumpia. We received extra samples of the lechon that they roast for four hours on Saturdays to take home, better believe we'll be ordering this next time as well. Thanks again and see you soon! Best, Charlie

We came here specifically to try the Filipino food because the Chinese food you can get anywhere…read more When looking for this place, look for New Chinese Kitchen otherwise you'll miss it. It's across the street from Arby's in a small strip mall. You'll definitely have to make a U-Turn because getting into the lot is weird. Plenty of parking since it is a shared lot. We decided to do two combo meals plus the aristocrat chicken. When dining in, there are about 4 tables so it can be limited if there is a rush hour. The owner was very pleasant and he explained about the items before we looked at the menu. Lumpia was crispy and tasty. Garlic rice was a little oily but still good. Overall, it's about a 4. I would have given them a 5 but that rock hard crispy kare kare is hard to forget. However, I'll return to try other items. -crispy kare kare with garlic rice and lumpia 3 - I wanted to like this but the crispy kare kare was a huge let down. It was very tough to eat. I've had Filipino food many times and it was never this hard. It's a shame because the peanut sauce with the veggies and eggplant were delicious. -bbq pork belly (liempo) with garlic rice and lumpia 5 - I really liked the BBQ pork belly. Very easy to cut with a spoon. Meat was well seasoned. It is fatty, so it's best to eat it with rice. -aristocrat chicken 5 - highly recommended. Chicken is extremely flavorful even for leftovers. Meat is very moist and juicy. Nice balance of sweet and salty. I should have gotten the 10 pieces.

We ordered lechón, pancit, lumpia, eggplant torta, pinakbet and flan for Easter lunch…read more The pancit was delicious. There were plenty of noodles to fill the belly... not much shrimp or vegetables. Still, it was yummy. The pinakbet had a great variety of vegetables, long beans, kabocha pumpkin, bitter melon, eggplant, well seasoned with shrimp fry. The lumpia were crispy but it was mostly spring roll wrapper. There was very little filling. The lechón was dry and overcooked. Luckily, there was enough meat in the very center of the roasted pork that had not dried out. The eggplant torta was perfect, as was the flan. This flan is decadent, rich and sweeter than Mexican flan.

The food is amazing and I can't get enough. The service is great and the staff is very friendly and…read morehelpful. I am so glad we have a Filipino restaurant here in Dyer, I recommend Pepey's to everyone. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. I am a customer for life.

Located in the plaza by Menard's on 75th st, this place is easy to find and lots of lunch options…read more Inside seating is also available. A great lunch special of about $14 includes two meats and a generous portion of rice or noodles (or half and half of both). Owner is so nice and food was yummy!

Reminds me of the old Filipino spot I grew up going to way back in the day but way cleaner. Think…read morePanda Express but with classic Filipino dishes that are made fresh and offerings change daily. You can opt for a 2 item combo with rice ($14) or a small ($12) or large ($20) size a la carte item. Food was pretty good that day. Tried the pancit, beef tapa, pork menudo, and kare kare which were all solid and a tad on the saltier side (in general, I find all Chicago food to be on the salty side). Service is minimal, order at the front, take your food and sit wherever you like, and pay when you're done in case you change your mind and want something else. =P Anyways, the vibe is definitely like showing up to your tito/tita's place to eat (you probably aren't that hungry, but will proceed to over order and over eat like a good Filipino). That's all I got on this one. 'Til next time, cheers!

I walked in because i was getting an ice cream cake next door…read more I'm pretty familiar with filipino cuisine and saw they have halo halo, which is one of my favorite childhood desserts. It was $7.99 and it was delicious! I've never had one with frosted flakes and I was pleasantly surprised. It never got soggy. It's always such a fun dessert to eat. I'll need come back and try some of their other foods as well! Also, the workers seemed very sweet.

Great place.. Hidden gem. I'm able to shop for hard-to-find items and grab lunch at the same time…read more I'm a huge fan of their Lumpias. They're so good and very reasonably priced. The store is clean and staff are helpful and friendly

We were in Indiana and smelled barbecue. We were on a mission so we could not stop in at that…read moremoment. On our way back home, we did stop in. It is a quaint store with a variety of Filipino items, produce, and frozen foods. In the back is where the food is and they were out of the pork belly by the time we arrived. We bought some barbecue ribs and the last of the barbecue chicken wings. They also gave barbecue sauce to go with it. The barbecue ribs and chicken were good. The ribs were really tender and there was a hint of spice in them, but not overbearing. We are unsure if they make their own barbecue sauce, but it was just as delicious. I spoke with one of the ladies there and she said on Saturdays, they will have more food aside from the pork belly, ribs, and chicken wings. All I can remember is brisket. I wish we were going back tomorrow just so we can try it. But, next time we are in Highland, we definitely will!

My brother brought home two containers and said, "This is meat crack!" Ribs and pork belly. MAN!…read more He was not lying! The fact that this comes from a MARKET makes it even more amazing! This is a hidden gem! I thought the ribs were outstanding! Nice texture (if you like a little more chew to your ribs), nice smoked taste...I didn't even use sauce. Straight off the bone! Delicious! I can't wait to go back to visit my family so that I can get some more of these bad boys! Trust me...if you are looking for well-executed bbq, look no further. This is a MUST TRY! Oh, and the pork belly wasn't too shabby, either! Melt in your mouth!

They ARE STILL OPEN. Please stop with the horrible reviews. I've been going here for years and this…read morelady gets items for me upon request. She stands behind the quality too.

Great selection of pan-asian items - best in the southwest and south suburbs. Reasonable prices…read more Yes, some of the staff have English-language issues, but please give them some grace. And yes, they don't allow credit cards for small purchases - perhaps younger customers don't realize that everywhere used to have that policy due to high fees credit card companies charge stores.

Excellent cafeteria style deli foods. My mouth waters to think of them…read more Pancit with strips of boneless chicken and veg Tinola chicken, chayote-squash, ginger, leafy greens soup. Chicken with bones was hacked up so watch out for little bone bits here and there. It was an intimate experience extracting the juicy flesh so I'm glad I enjoyed in the privacy of my home. Lots of meat but I wish I had more squash. Shoulda gotten a large container instead of medium. Vegetable medley of bitter melon, eggplant, yam, okra, green beans. Hates bitter melon as a kid, love it now as an adult. There's a section of Baked good. I'm addicted to playa ube. Lots of snack options. Service was fast and helpful, as always.

We were headed to Starved Rock and it was getting late - figured to stop and grab a quick lunch…read morehere. Pick two combo is about $15 and the items we had were not overly seasoned or overcooked. To me, it was very much family home cooking. Portions are generous with plenty of rice to go with the entrees. Get drinks from the cooler - calamansi and mango nectar cans are just $2 while the Thai ice tea in the bottles are $4. Fresh baked goods from the grocery are up front at the counter - don't miss. A plate of fresh puto (steamed sweet rice cakes) are just $5.

"Tropical Island Cuisine is the Best Culinary Hub of Merriville,IN. 64610.The Owner/Couple were so…read morehospitable & pretty kind to all their Customers that were really enjoyed dining & shopped"! "MABUHAY"!!!-The TUBIANOSA from New York City,NY 11419

The Lumpia Shanghai was very good, & also the garlic fried rice. The couple that owns it are very…read morenice. .... the wife cooks & husband runs the front of the house along with the connected store.