iSLAS Filipino

iSLAS Filipino — Modern Filipino flavors. Cozy-lively vibe. Standout service.

Restaurant Category: Casual-modern Filipino restaurant and bar with event space

Menu Highlights:
– Crispy pork sisig (often praised for texture and tang)
– Shrimp Laing in coconut sauce (creamy with a gentle kick)
– Kare-Kare, including Lechón Kare-Kare (rich, homemade peanut sauce)
– Fish Escabeche (well-sauced and nicely plated)
– Palabok (fresh-tasting sauce)
– Lechon wings
– Mango Float (not overly sweet) and Halo-Halo
– Calamari (tender) and the Calamantini/calamansi martini

Service Highlights:
– Warm, attentive Filipino hospitality with helpful recommendations
– Lively atmosphere; live music and occasional karaoke add to the fun
– Spacious new location with distinct zones: cafe nook, main dining, bar, and a separate events space
– Elegant, modern decor; cozy enough for dates but roomy for group dinners
– Owners are present and welcoming; chef actively introduces new menu items

Notes:
– One diner felt the mixed platter underdelivered (dry lechon kawali, bland pancit, spring rolls)
– A guest found the calamansi martini too sweet, though others enjoyed it
– Lighting felt too dim for at least one table
– Garlic rice could be punchier, per one comment
– $1 Tuesday oysters seem discontinued at the new location, which disappointed a regular
– Service pacing felt slow for one visit on a quiet night

Customers come for the modern take on Filipino comfort food—crispy, zesty sisig and that creamy Shrimp Laing get a lot of love. Diners enjoy rich Kare-Kare (including a lechón version) and well-executed plates like Fish Escabeche and Palabok. Desserts hit a sweet spot without going overboard, especially the Mango Float and a layered Halo-Halo that several folks found indulgent. Drinks range from easygoing cocktails to a Calamantini that some adore for its brightness, although a few found it on the sweet side.

The vibe leans welcoming and lively. People mention friendly, attentive servers who guide them through the menu and check in without hovering; names like Aly, Josie, and Jolina come up often in praise. The new space is a big draw—elegantly done, with a cozy cafe corner, a main dining room that works for family gatherings or date nights, a bar for drinks and bites, plus a separate events area. Live music and even karaoke on some nights add to the community feel, and diners notice Chef Marc regularly trying out new dishes.

While most meals land well, some diners mention inconsistencies. One guest thought the mixed platter missed the mark, citing dry lechon kawali and underseasoned pancit, and another felt service was slow despite a quiet room. Lighting was a touch dim for at least one table, and a regular was bummed that the $1 Tuesday oysters didn’t make it to the new spot. Still, many folks leave talking about warm hospitality from the owners, crowd-pleasers like sisig and laing, and a space that’s easy to come back to for anything from brunchy bites to big celebrations.