Tropical Hut Philippine Cuisine is a casual, family-run restaurant located in Spring Valley, New York, that specializes in authentic Filipino “turo-turo” style dishes. It offers both dine-in and takeout options and features a small grocery section with Filipino products.
The “turo-turo” technique is a “point-point” approach where customers select their meals from a display of freshly cooked dishes behind a counter. The daily menu includes a variety of appetizers, chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables, and desserts.
Many patrons describe the food as comforting and reminiscent of homemade Filipino meals, with praise for its freshness and generous portions. The staff, known for their friendliness and helpfulness, often assist newcomers unfamiliar with Filipino cuisine, earning high marks for service.
The interior of Tropical Hut Philippine Cuisine is best characterized as a casual, no-frills, canteen-style eatery that exudes a warm, homey, and authentic “Pinoy” atmosphere. It’s a modest venue that emphasizes good food and friendly service over elaborate decor.
The space is simple and functional, designed for quick, cafeteria-style service, sometimes called a “hole in the wall” but considered a “diamond in the rough.” There are a few tables for dine-in customers, usually around six to eight four-tops, so seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The main feature is the large display case or “steam tables” behind the counter, showcasing a wide variety of freshly cooked Filipino dishes in a “turo-turo” (point-point) style.
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Selections From The Tropical Hut Philippine Cuisine Menu:
- Embotido (Filipino Meatloaf) – seasoned ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, peppers, and raisins
rolled into a log shape and steamed, served sliced - Bagoong Rice w/ Mango – steamed jasmine rice is stir-fried with shrimp paste (bagoong) and served with sweet mango slices, creating a unique combination of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors
- Garlic Fried Rice – also known as “Sinangag,” garlic rice is a simple yet delicious dish made by stir-frying cooked rice with garlic until fragrant, offering a flavorful and aromatic side dish that pairs well with various Filipino dishes
- Palabok – rice noodles topped with a flavorful shrimp sauce, garnished with crushed chicharron (pork rinds), boiled eggs, and shrimp
- Chicken Adobo – classic Filipino dish made by simmering chicken pieces in a tangy and savory sauce made with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices
- Chicken Pastel – creamy and savory Filipino dish made with chicken, carrots, potatoes and a rich white sauce
- Ginataang Sitaw Calabaza – long beans (sitaw) and calabaza squash cooked in a creamy coconut milk (ginataan) sauce
- Boneless Daing – milkfish (bangus) butterflied, marinated, and then fried until crispy and golden brown
- Adobo – pork cooked in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices, then braised until tender
- Arroz a la Paella – Spanish-inspired dish popular in Filipino cuisine, featuring saffron-infused rice cooked with chicken, chorizo, seafood, and vegetables
- Kare Kare Beef & Tripe – stew made with cubes of beef and tripe, cooked in a rich and creamy peanut sauce, served with bagoong (shrimp paste) and vegetables on the side
- Boneless Lechon with Valenciana – roasted pork belly served on top of a combination of glutinous rice, regular rice, sausages, and vegetables
- Buko Pandan – young coconut (buko) strips and pandan-flavored jelly cubes, mixed with condensed milk and heavy cream
The Tropical Hut Philippine Cuisine menu changes regularly. Be sure to check the complete menu.
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