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    Tiano's Restaurant

    4.2 (561 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Updated Menu 10/28/24
    Charmaine C.

    Plain burger! While the menu says lettuce, tomato & agli sauce?!?! I don't see anything besides my order wasn't made when I got there! Order online & get there & wait because they didn't see it! Good thing I didn't leave a tip, this is sad! Does my burger look dark, yup dark & crispy on the outside, so sad that I ordered this. Plus I used my birthday points which is $5 as well as my $5 reward, what my burger look dark, yup dark & crispy on the outside, so sad that I ordered this. Plus I used my birthday points which is $5 as well as my $5 reward, what a waste! Shout out to the owners & Ariel for reaching out to me to make things right! Awesome people & yes I will come back, love the prime rib but I think I'll not order the burger again!

    8oz Signature Prime Rib and Garlic Shrimp plates!
    Angel C.

    Tiano's comes in handy the few times my husband and I want a date night, but a little more casual and without leaving the Westside. Can't go wrong with their local, pasta, American, and local-Filipino plates. Garlic shrimp was cooked just right, and I line that the clarified butter is served on the side. Prime rib hits the spot, though I haven't tried prime rib anywhere else on the island. A few years ago, we visited Tiano's during the month of Philippine Independence Day and they participated in some sort of Filipino Restaurant Week. The bangus (milkfish) sinigang had the right amount of tartness and flavor. Dessert includes American and Filipino classics. We enjoy the halo halo and banana lumpia! Tiano's is a nice dinner choice for variety. Service is friendly and pretty quick. The free, spacious parking lots in Kunia definitely beat town parking. They are BYOB, too!

    Adobo Fried Rice Omelet w/Lechon Kawali
    Jeremy D.

    Upon stepping out of the airplane, we were craving Filipino Hawaiian Food. My party and I were so glad we found Tiano's nearby HNL. Parking was easy and they had lots of tables available. They said they get busy during peak hours and recommend reservations. The waiters are friendly and the music was 80/90s music. Everything tasted as expected which is what we wanted. The Shanghai Lumpia was crunchy and sweet with the dipping sauce. The Adobo Fried Rice Omelet with Lechon Kawali was a table favorite. Omelet was fluffy soft and the Lechon melted in their mouth but not chewy. Oxtail Soup was flavorful and the oxtail was fall off the bone tender. The Sizzling Pork Sisig was served on a sizzling platter and the spices all mixed well together while cooking the raw egg. The Loco Moco was large and flavorful with the meat holding together and cooked to our requested temperature. Overall prices were reasonable, portions were big, and we were all able to share food. We ended the amazing dinner with fried Ube ice cream!

    Chicken Caesar Salad
    Catherine T.

    Haven't been here for a while so we stop by to eat. As we got in someone greeted us and told to sit anywhere which is nice. And someone else took our order. We got the pupu sampler which supposed to have Shanghai lumpia, with calamari, and the garlic bread. The server told us they ran out of the Shanghai lumpia so she said can put buffalo chicken wings . I got the lechon kawali with adobo fried rice . My husband got their prime rib and he demolished the whole thing and that prime rib is pretty big for 16 oz. My lechon kawali was a bit too salty in the sauce. I'm not sure what sauce they really use but it taste like poke based in a way and it didn't really match the lechon . I mostly enjoyed their pupu sampler and that was it. The service was good. Haven't tried their desserts yet but hopefully we will be back to try it out.

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    Vince I.

    Tiano's had plenty of food and the sisig was really good. The adobo omelet was a little disappointing on its own, but the added lechon kawali helped make it more enjoyable. The trio plate was overfried for my taste, so that was the weakest part of the meal. Overall, a filling spot with some hits and a couple misses.

    Kele M.

    Food was great (although a bit expensive) but portions were quite generous! Always great service!

    Dry tasteless hamburger patty, not a drop of brown gravy in sight
    Shannen T.

    Very disappointed in Tianos. Ordered a hamburger steak (takeout) and received a dry hamburger patty with no seasoning, no gravy whatsoever , scoop of rice, why looked like half a scoop of mac salad and some cold onion rings... I mean $20 for this and no gravy???? Should have saved my money and went zippys for hamburger steak. Yikes! Save your money , seems like everything is overpriced and under seasoned here.

    The Trio
    Brittany G.

    Service was great and the food so much flavor! So much portion too on each of our plates.

    Lance S.

    We've come here a handful of items and overall, the food and experience are good. Don't really notice before but the waitresses only stick to their tables. On two occasions last night, you have a waitress walking around with a pitcher of water and only refilling waters on her assigned tables. She walked passed us twice even though our cups were empty. Although once we asked our waitress for water, she quickly assisted us. Tried their ribeye for the first time. It was definitely not worth the $50 price tag. U would an expect something comparable to a nice restaurant. My cut had lots of the white cartilage and was tough. My daughter's burger was good and the overall experience was not bad. The place inside is nice and clean.

    Bihon
    Raenae G.

    Came for lunch. The restaurant is casual. Service from our server, Tina, was exceptional. They gave out complimentary garlic bread. We ordered Shanghai lumpia, tiano's trio - (garlic chicken, teri beef, and fried fish) sizzling sisig w/adobo fried rice, and bihon. All the dishes were good. The sisig was a little salty. My mom added vinegar and I put more lemon on it. The only con is that there isn't any veggie dishes on the menu. There was a veggie pasta dish but didn't feel like having pasta. Good for big and small groups. Just call ahead if you have a big group of six or more. #eatattianos

    Pork Sisig
    Rubi S.

    First time coming here and eating at the restaurant. Since we were in the area, we decided to give them a try. We were seated right away with a friendly gentleman. I love that they gave us free bread bc it was good since we were starving! We decided to try the pork sisig since has my mom with us and that's her favorite especially if it's sizzling. It was sooo good!! I would order that again! When it comes sizzling in a plate, you know it's going to be delicious! We also had a combo plate of kalbi, chicken and fish which was also all delicious! So flavorful and not bland which I like! The food also came out pretty quickly and staff was attentive. The vibe was chill and relaxed. I would definitely come back again.

    Lunch Menu
    Shane A.

    A friend posted about this place so we decided to try it out. First, service was excellent. We went for an early dinner and was seated immediately. Was told you can also make a reservation for parties of 6 or more. My wife decided on the pork adobo fried rice omelet with lechon kawali and I opted for the garlic chicken. Make note...the plates are huge! As soon as it came, we asked for containers so we could pack more than half away. The garlic chicken was crunchy with a nice garlic flavor. The lechon and fried rice was really good with a savory and acidic background. They also have fried ice cream which I'm gonna try on my next visit. We saw the table next to us order the prime rib and was told that's what they're known for. Will give an update review on that when we go again. Stop by and enjoy a meal at this locally owned restaurant. Second visit. Got to try the prime rib and fried ice cream. Wow! The prime rib was super tender and the au jus was amazing. It went well with the perfectly seasoned garlic mashed potatoes. Ended the night with their fried ice cream which was drizzled with chocolate and caramel. It was so good...it was gone before it had a chance to melt. Jazz was our server and did an excellent job. Will definitely be going back!

    Triple special
    Patty P.

    Food came out ok..Just was cold..as if it sat for awhile without a heat lamp..disappointing because we often come here...wasn't crowded. Easy parking and nice waitress..prices were up there tho...

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    Food is fantastic... I've tried almost everything... service is fantastic... no place like it anywhere

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    Why didn't I know that Tiano's has the BEST cheeseburger until today?!?! What in the world?!? 'Nuff said! I'll be back.

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    Ask the Community - Tiano's Restaurant

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes we do for parties of 6 or more. Please call our restaurant directly for availability. Thank you

    Are reservations needed for four people?

    Walk-ins are always welcomed. We take reservations only for groups of 6 or more.

    Do they have happy hour if so from what time?

    No happy hour

    Can you bring drinks from outside?

    It is BYOB. Must show ID proof of 21+. Wine and beer only, no coolers and no hard liquor.

    Can we reserve for a large group (looking to have a birthday dinner there)?

    Always best to call into Tiano's way ahead of time if their able too. It may depend if how big the party and when it takes place.

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    This used to be Pampanga's Kitchen before Sw8 Dada's took over the lease. Pampanga's Kitchen is now at the other Waipahu shopping center
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    1.2 mi
    $

    Came here for the first time in a long time. Ordered the pork adobo and pinakbet plate and a side…read moreof pork guisantes. For dessert, we ordered halohalo, casscaron, banana lumpia, and bico. Everything was pretty delicious. The pork adobo was super fatty, but delicious and tender. The pinakbet was flavorful, but I wish there were more squash and meat. The pork guisantes meat was pretty tough. The halohalo was huge, but I wish it was a bit sweeter. The casscaron and banana lumpia were amazing. Staff are super friendly. Lots of table to dine at and a decent sized parking lot. They don't have a menu and they only serve 1-2 choice plates, no more, but you can order side dishes as well. They said the 2 choice plates are under $20.

    I was craving breakfast longanisa with egg and rice. I was reluctant to order because of how some…read moreof the food was displayed. Some were in the steam table and some were simply placed on the counter on a plate with no heating underneath. There was a full spread of Filipino food straight from my childhood but what I was looking for was biko and bud bud and that I found! Those two items were only about $10. It was exactly like I expected. The bud bud was colored purple. It was perfect dipped in sugar! The biko was also very good. I always get transported back in my mind to days when my mom would bring me to Filipino potluck parties where I got to enjoy food from my culture. I'm glad this place exists and I'll be back to give them another try.

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    Tiano's Restaurant - steak - Updated July 2026

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