The Islander, a West Shore Rd classic that’s been serving the community for what seems like a hundred years.
Today’s lunch was highly respectable. No negatives to speak of. Ordered was the appetizer lunch combo, chicken Lo Mein lunch combo, yakta soup, a beef fried rice, and a cup of the notorious Islander Wing Oyster Sauce (for good measure)
Take-out portions were plentiful, packed with rice and your main. The beef teriyaki and boneless spareribs that come with the appetizer combo received high marks.
The chicken Lo Mein Combo was very nice. Both the pork fried rice, and the beef fried rice receive above standard marks. We used the Islander sauce on everything, which proved to put everything over the top rope. Why wouldn’t you put Islander sauce on everything anyway? Lastly regarding the combo plates, The Islander Egg Roll simply rocks. One of the best. Paired with the House Oyster Sauce, it’s hard to beat.
The Yatka Mein Soup has the same Noodle as Lo Mein, with a broth flavor similar to the likes of Wonton Soup. It was hearty, and very fulfilling, the addition of pork strips were a nice touch.
Taking into consideration not only this take-out visit, but also multiple dine-in visits, the Islander is certainly a very respectable, and damn good American Chinese Restaurant.
Enjoy,
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