Leo's Island BBQ Hazlet NJ

[shabbystorm]

Looks like this will be opening up just a few doors down from Fuji and DeVino, same strip mall behind the Dunkin Donuts. Let us know if anyone sees it open or gives it a try.

Random Side Note: Do not know if this is affliated in any way with Leo's BBQ South Plainfield NJ

[Herm]

I noticed the sign last week as well. Island BBQ sounds intriguing, but I bet it's going to turn out to be another Portuguese BBq - whick is fine! Also while it was just mentioned, Devino closed this past weekend.

[wench31]

Where is this place exactly? Is it on Rte 35?

[shabbystorm]

This place will be opening in the same strip mall as Fuji Japanese Restaurant which is 3253 State Route 35, Hazlet, NJ. Hope this helps

[shabbystorm]

Not open yet...looks like they are indeed moving forward.

[shabbystorm]

This place has opened. It is a Filipino - Hawaiian Restaurant. All items are made to order, the kabobs took about 20 minutes to be ready.

Tried Two Kabobs which were enjoyable. Chicken and Pork. The Pork was marinaded and the chicken was a huli huli sauce. Each Kabob costs 2.00. A platter with rice, salad and pineapple macaroni salad is 6.50. The menu is not online yet.

Would not say these Filipino Kabobs would make the top of the Anthony Bourdain hierarchy of pork but would definitely return to check out more items, everything was good.

The people at both Leo's and Tropical Hut are SO nice and helpful, they took time and explained everything.

Tropical Hut Filipino Restaurant on Rt 9 in the Deep Run Shopping Center
3366 Rt 9 South @ Cindy Street
Old Bridge NJ 08857
732-679-7010
Has been there for 10 years - check out the catering menu - they have a small restaurant in the back of the store with three tables. They serve up authentic filipino food. It is like the Kam Man prepared food section, pre made hot dishes, they have 8-10 items, lumpia Shanghai, desserts and so much more. A favorite dessert Ginataan Bilo Bilo - YUMMY!

If you are brave they have a basket of Balut.
Yes as seen on fear factor, a filipino delicacy.

They also operate Leo's BBQ in South Plainfield, and a location down in south jersey.

http://www.tropicalhutcatering.com/in...

[shabbystorm]

Leo's Island BBQ - A Taste of the Islands
Tues-Sat 11Am-9pm
Sun 11-4pm
732-217-3298
There are about 6 tables in the restaurant

The Menu - Don't own a scanner - Sorry for the typing.
Appetizer
Lumpia - Mini Egg Rolls 7.00
Buffalo Wings 7.50
Fried Calamari 8.00
Butterfly Shrimp 9.00
Chicken Tenders fried served with pineapple sauce 6.00
Beef Tapa - Beef strips marinated in garlic vinegar sauce 8.50

Served over White or Brown Rice
Chicken Adobo 5.00 - chicken simmered in soy sauce vinegar with peppercorn and bay leaves
Beef Steak 6.00 - thin sliced beef cooked in soy sauce lemon garlic with sliced onions
Spicy Garlic Pork 5.00 - pork strips in chili garlic sauce

Veggies
Green Beans in Oyster Sauce 7.50 - Sauteed green beans with tofu shitake mushrooms red peppers in a special oyster sauce
Vegetarian Delight 8.00 - Sautéed tofu peppers cauliflower snow peas carrots onions mushrooms and young corn

Signature Meals - served with white or brown rice - salad - pineapple macaroni salad
BBQ on a stick 6.50 - or 2.00 per stick
Grilled pork or chicken on skewer marinated
Hawaiian Short Ribs 6.50 Thin sliced marinated beef ribs grilled to perfection
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken 7.50 Grilled half chicken marinated in Huli Huli BBQ sauce
Chicken Teriyaki 6.00 Grilled boneless breast with teriyaki BBQ sauce
Broiled Fish Fillet 5.50 - Tilapia Fillet with Paprika and a hint of tamarind

Noodles
Pancit Lo Mein 7.50
Pancit Bihom 7.50
Pancit Combo 8.00

Rice
Jasmine
Brown
Veggie Fried Rice

Sides
Pineapple Macaroni Salad
Island Fries - Deep fried combo of sweet and idaho potato served with Sriracha Ketchup

Desserts
Leche Flan 3.00
Tropical Fruit Delight 3.00
Turon 1.25

Catering and Family Meals Available
Everything is made to order - while there they were VERY accommodating and prepared as customers requested.

Happy Eating!

[eleeper]

This seems to be in the process of closing. According to the sign on the door, it is currently serving only empanadas and "special lechon" (which I gather is roast suckling pig and presumably done only as a special order), and these only until their lease is up.

[HillJ]

Leo's Island BBQ has been in "closing mode" for months, after several renovations, a dedicated lunch following, a wonderful take out menu and fantastic value...sounds like a landlord issue to me. Big bummer!

[HillJ]

Update: the once sensational Leo's Island BBQ/Hazlet is now operating as a bakery with a big sign advertising homemade custard cups. I plan to check it out this week.

[HillJ]

This new bakery is called Island Baked Goods and their portuguese custard cups are provided by another baker under the name Pinho's Custard Cups. I purchased two custard cups and two chicken empanada philippine style. $6.00 for all. They also sell two styles of cheese rolls, creamy custard desserts and spicy nuts. Prices are incredibly low. The custard cups are lovely and the empanada's will have to wait until dinner time.

[HillJ]

Well, unlike the creamy freshly made custard cups, the chicken empanada was off. Unexpectedly sweet pastry with a savory-ish chicken filling that unfortunately lacked spice or enjoyable flavor. Disappointing.