Grill City

Grill City is my go-to place for the most delicious palabok in town. Without a doubt, they serve the best palabok you can find. Located inside Seafood City at Waipahu Town Center, it's a convenient one-stop destination for all your Filipino food cravings. Not only can you enjoy a satisfying meal, but you can also take care of your grocery shopping in one go. The indoor seating area provides a comfortable space to relax, especially when you're feeling tired. Additionally, they offer a variety of Filipino street food options that are simply irresistible. Whenever I need to buy food for our work potlucks, Grill City is my top choice. My co-workers adore the chicken and pork BBQ, my mom can't get enough of the squid, and my dad's favorite is the laing. What adds to the wonderful experience is the friendly and welcoming staff at Grill City, making every visit a delight.

Super convenient cafeteria-style restaurant located inside the Filipino supermarket Seafood City. I'm addition, they have a grab-and-go refrigerated section with items like jelly pandan and flan, and a "street food" cart with pre-packages foods to go, like arroz caldo and various meats and desserts in a stick. They've also carved out a generous dining space, with widely spaced tables for four in front and on the side of the main buffet. Besides fountain drinks for purchase, they also provide a water cooler with cups for free water. My first-time selection was Laing, which is taro leaves cooked in coconut milk, to which they added shrimp. I got the smallest bowl, and they included one good-sized shrimp. I also was tempted by the grilled salmon, which turned out to be rather acidic and tart - in a good way, like sinigang. At first I thought the cost of the two dishes was rather pricey - around $20 - but realized I'd be getting three meals out of it, which makes it a good deal. While I prefer other Filipino restaurants in the area as my go-to, if you're already shopping in the store, it's not a bad place to grab lunch - portions can easily be shared by two small Asians lol.