Mabuhay Philippines Cuisine

Mabuhay Philippines Cuisine serves Colstrip, Montana (population 2,096), bringing Filipino food to one of America's most unexpected locations. In a town where Pacific Islanders number in the single digits, this restaurant owned by someone from Cebu represents the remarkable reach of Filipino cuisine throughout America. The clean, sunny establishment serves Filipino classics alongside bubble tea and sushi, creating a small Asian dining oasis in rural coal country.

Colstrip's isolation makes this restaurant all the more important for any Filipino families in the area, while also introducing Montanans to authentic Filipino flavors. The owner's willingness to open a Filipino restaurant in such a remote location demonstrates the entrepreneurial spirit and cultural pride that drives Filipino Americans to share their cuisine regardless of market size.