Island Central

    329 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
    (201) 526-0252
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    APPETIZER

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    TOKWA’T BABOY

    Crispy Tofu and tender pork belly served with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce-vinegar onions, and chili.

    $5.50

    DYNAMITE (2)

    Cheese-stuffed chili peppers wrapped in crispy lumpia wrapper

    $4.50

    Best DYNAMITE (2) in Jersey City, NJ

    KWEK -KWEK

    Deep Fried quail eggs coated with orange batter, served with spiced vinegar or sweet-and-sour dipping sauce.

    $5.99

    CALAMARI

    Fried calamari, where the squid is sliced into rings, lightly battered or breaded, and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

    $12.99

    FISHBALL

    Classic street food made from fish meat that’s been finely minced or ground into paste, mixred with flour or starch, and then shaped into small balls

    $8.99

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    LUMPIANG SHANGHAI (12 pcs)

    Beef Shanghai: Filled with ground beef, often mixed with garlic, onions, carrots, and seasoning. Chicken Shanghai: A lighter option using ground chicken, also mixed with vegetables and spices. Pork Shanghai (most traditional): Usually made with ground pork, finely chopped vegetables, and savory seasoning—this is the classic version. Vegetable Shanghai: A meat-free version made with a mix of shredded veggies like cabbage, carrots, and beans. Crispy beef cutlet crowns a bowl of rich broth and noodles, creating

    $9.99

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    FRESH LUMPIA W/GARLIC SAUCE

    Filipino-style spring roll made with sautéed vegetables and meat wrapped in a soft, crepe-like wrapper

    $6.99

    TINAPA PATE ON CRISPY PANDESAL

    made with smoky tinapa (smoked fish) blended into a creamy pâté, then spread on toasted, crunchy pandesal slices.

    $8.99

    LENGUA TACO

    tender, slow-cooked beef tongue (lengua) served in a soft taco shell, topped with fresh garnishes and house-made sauce

    $14.99

    FISH

    FRIED POMPANO

    A whole pompano fish, seasoned and deep-fried to golden perfection. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside— served with dipping sauce and perfect with rice!

    $17.99

    FRIED TILAPIA

    A whole tilapia fish, cleaned, seasoned, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Mild in flavor, with a crunchy outside and tender meat—best served with rice & dipping sauce

    $15.99

    FRIED BANGUS (MIKFISH)

    whole bangus (milkfish) is cleaned, seasoned, and fried until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender.

    $15.99

    SIZZLING SQUID

    tender squid cooked with onions, garlic, and savory sauces, served on a hot sizzling plate.

    $17.99

    VEGETABLES

    PINAKBET w/ BAGNET

    A classic Filipino veggie dish made with squash, eggplant, bitter melon, okra,string beans, and sautéed in shrimp paste. Savory, hearty, and full of flavor—perfect with rice

    $12.99

    GINISANG AMPALAYA

    Sautéed bitter melon with garlic, onions,tomatoes, and egg. Nutritious, flavorful,and best served with rice!

    $9.99

    Best GINISANG AMPALAYA in Jersey City, NJ

    TORTANG TALONG

    Steamed eggplant dipped in beaten egg,then pan-fried until golden. Crispy outside,soft inside—simple, tasty, and best with rice

    $12.99

    CHOP SUEY

    stir-fried vegetable dish featuring a colorful mix of veggies like cabbage, carrots, snow peas, and bell peppers,

    $10.99

    Best CHOP SUEY in Jersey City, NJ

    TOFU SISIG

    vegetarian twist on the classic Filipino sisig, made with crispy fried tofu cubes seasoned with onions, chili, and a tangy, savory sauce.

    $14.99

    PANCIT/PASTA

    PANCIT PALABOK

    rice noodles topped with savory garlic sauce, ground pork, and crunchy chicharon and egg.

    $13.99

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    PANCIT CANTON

    stir-fried egg noodles with mixed vegetables and your choice of chicken, pork, or seafood

    $13.99

    PANCIT BIHON

    stir-fried thin rice noodles with mixed vegetables

    $13.99

    BAM-E

    made by stir-frying a combination of sotanghon (glass noodles) and canton (egg noodles)

    $16.99

    PANCIT SOTANGHON

    (glass noodles or mung bean vermicelli) sautéed with garlic, onions, vegetables

    $12.99

    CRISPY PALABOK

    creative twist on the traditional Filipino noodle dish, featuring rice noodles topped with a rich garlic-shrimp sauce, crushed chicharrĂłn (crispy pork skin), boiled eggs, shrimp, and scallions

    $16.99

    LONGANISA PASTA IN TOMATO RAGU

    savory fusion dish that features sweet and garlicky Filipino longanisa sausage cooked in a rich, slow-simmered tomato ragu sauce

    $17.99

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    SPECIAL HALO -HALO

    Best Seller, popular Filipino shaved ice dessert made with a mix of sweetened fruits, beans, jellies, and leche flan, topped with crushed ice, evaporated milk, and ice cream. The name means “mix-mix” because you mix all the ingredients before eating.

    $8.99

    SAGING CON YELO

    refreshing Filipino dessert made with sweetened bananas (usually saba), shaved ice, and evaporated and condensed milk and cheese

    $6.99

    MAIS CON YELO

    sweet corn kernels, shaved ice, and evaporated and condensed milk and cheese.

    $7.99

    LECHE FLAN

    creamy Filipino dessert made from a custard of eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, topped with a smooth caramelized sugar layer.

    $5.99

    TAHO

    Filipino snack made of warm soft/silken tofu, sweet syrup called arnibal (usually made from brown sugar), and sago pearls (similar to tapioca)

    $5.50

    FRUIT SALAD

    Fruit salad is a dish made by combining a variety of fresh fruits with sweetened cream or condensed milk. It can also extras like nata de coco, kaong, or other ingredients for added texture and flavor

    $7.99

    GINATAANG BILO-BILO

    made with sticky rice balls (bilo-bilo) cooked in coconut milk (ginataang) along with a mix of fruits like jackfruit, sweet potatoes, and saba bananas. It’s sweetened with sugar and often served warm or chilled

    $8.99

    BUKO PANDAN

    Filipino dessert made with young coconut, pandan-flavored jelly, sweetened condensed milk, and cream, often served chilled

    $7.99

    TURON WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

    crispy fried banana spring rolls (turon) served warm alongside creamy vanilla ice cream

    $5.50

    BANANA CUE

    fi lipino street food made of saba bananas (a variety of cooking banana) that are coated in brown sugar, then deep-fried until caramelized.

    $5.50

    SOUP

    CHICKEN MAMI

    noodle soup made with tender chicken, egg noodles, and a flavorful clear broth.

    $9.99

    ARROZ CALDO

    rice porridge made with glutinous rice and chicken, simmered in a flavorful ginger-garlic broth.

    $7.99

    GOTO

    rice porridge made with glutinous rice and beef tripe, simmered in a savory ginger-garlic broth.

    $8.99

    PORK SINIGANG

    Filipino soup known for its tangy and savory flavor. Made with pork simmered in a tamarind-based broth, it’s loaded with vegetables

    $16.99

    SINIGANG BANGUS SA MISO

    sour soup made with milkfish (bangus) simmered in a tamarind and miso-based broth. Enriched with vegetables .

    $16.99

    ALL DAY BREAKFAST SILOG

    DAINGSILOG

    Breakfast combo featuring daing (marinated and fried fish), served with garlic fried rice (sinangag) and a fried egg (itlog)

    $12.99

    TOCILOG

    breakfast trio consisting of tocino (sweet cured pork), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (fried egg)

    $10.99

    LONGSILOG

    breakfast combination featuring longganisa (sweet Filipino pork sausage), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (fried egg)

    $10.99

    HOTSILOG

    breakfast plate consisting of hotdog (Filipino-style hotdog), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog(fried egg)

    $10.99

    TAPSILOG

    Filipino breakfast meal featuring tapa (marinated and fried beef), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (fried egg)

    $12.99

    ADOBOSILOG

    breakfast combo featuring adobo (usually pork or chicken marinated and simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices), served with sinangag (garlic fried rice) and itlog (fried egg

    $11.99

    PORK

    PORK ADOBO

    simmered in a flavorful mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns

    $14.99

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    PORK SISIG

    chopped pork parts—often including ears, cheeks, and snout—sautéed with onions, chili, and seasoning. It’s served sizzling hot

    $17.99

    LECHON KAWALI

    crispy deep-fried pork belly dish. The pork belly is boiled until tender, then deep-fried until the skin is golden and crunchy

    $17.99

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    CRISPY PORK KARE-KARE

    crispy fried pork belly pieces served in a rich and creamy peanut sauce with vegetables like eggplant, string beans, and bokchoy

    $19.99

    BEEF

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    BISTEK TAGALOG

    made with thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce and lemon, then sautéed with onions.

    $16.99

    LENGUA ESTOFADO

    A classic Spanish-Filipino tender ox-tongue braised in rich tomato sauce, garlic, green olives, chorizo de Bilbao with aromatic hint.

    $26.99

    OXTAIL & TRIPE KARE-KARE

    stew featuring tender oxtail and tripe cooked in a creamy peanut sauce with vegetables like eggplant, string beans, and bokchoy.

    $21.99

    CHICKEN

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    CHICKEN ADOBO

    marinated and simmered in a savory blend of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns

    $14.99

    BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

    tossed in a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce made from hot sauce and butter

    $16.99

    CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS

    deep-fried wings seasoned to achieve a crunchy, golden-brown exterior while keeping the meat juicy and tender inside.

    $14.99

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    Island Central

    329 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
    (201) 526-0252

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