Island Pacific Supermarket
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (Supermarket) |
| Founded | March 2000 |
| Founder | Nino Jefferson Lim |
| Headquarters | City of Industry, California , United States |
Area served | California, Nevada |
Key people | Maite Defensor (CEO, 2024–present) |
| Products | Filipino culinary products, fresh seafood, meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, frozen items, snacks, Asian and American pantry essentials |
Island Pacific Supermarket, also referred to as Island Pacific Seafood Market, is a Filipino-American grocery chain with 20 outlets spread throughout California and Nevada. Its corporate headquarters are situated in City of Industry, California. The supermarket chain focuses on Filipino culinary products, featuring fresh seafood, meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, frozen items, and snacks. Additionally, it offers a variety of Asian and American pantry essentials.
History
Nino Jefferson Lim, the founder of Island Pacific Supermarket, earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Southern California. Instead of pursuing a career as an accountant in New York City, he chose to establish a supermarket business. In March 2000, he launched the first Island Pacific store in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California.
In February 2024, Maite Defensor was named Chief Executive Officer. Defensor graduated with an economics degree from the University of the Philippines and furthered her education at Harvard University. Before joining Island Pacific, she held executive positions in industries such as construction, mining, finance, and public administration. She was President and CEO of the Philippine National Construction Corporation and served as a congressional representative for Quezon City's Third District in the Philippine House of Representatives, where she championed legislation against discrimination and monopolistic practices.
Locations
As of January 2025, Island Pacific maintains 20 stores across two states: 17 within California and 3 in Nevada.
Latest Island Pacific Seafood Market Outlet
In 2024, Island Pacific inaugurated a new store situated at 4641 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029. This expansion supports the company’s mission to broaden its presence within Filipino communities throughout the United States by offering access to authentic Filipino products.
The Los Angeles location boasts a larger food service section, incorporating in-house dining concepts like PhilHouse, Crab Mentality, and San Honoré Panaderia. Serving as a flagship outlet, this store embodies the brand’s commitment to elevating the Filipino retail and culinary experience across the U.S.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STORE LOCATIONS
- Elk Grove (8430 Elk Grove Florin Rd., Elk Grove, CA)
- Fresno (6048 N. 1st St., Fresno, CA)
- Hayward (19691 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA)
- Pittsburg (2100 N. Park Blvd., Pittsburg, CA)
- Union City (4122 Dyer St., Union City, CA)
- Vallejo (2110 Spring Rd. #24, Vallejo, CA)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STORE LOCATIONS
- Canoga Park (20922 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park)
- Cerritos (11481 South St., Cerritos, CA)
- Long Beach (3300 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach)
- National City (2720 E. Plaza Blvd. Ste A, National City)
- Oxnard (4833 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA)
- Santa Clarita (19387 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita)
- Temecula (44060 Margarita Rd., Temecula, CA)
- West Covina (1512 E. Amar Rd., West Covina, CA)
- Lake Forest (23811 El Toro Rd. #C, Lake Forest, CA)
- Granada Hills (11130 Balboa Blvd. #A, Granada Hills, CA)
- Los Angeles (4641 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA)
LAS VEGAS NEVADA STORE LOCATIONS
- Nellis (317 N. Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas, NV)
- Silverado (467 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd., Las Vegas)
- Tropicana (8650 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas)
PhilHouse
PhilHouse is the fast food turo-turo eatery featured inside every Island Pacific outlet. It delivers traditional Filipino home-style dishes such as adobo, sinigang, and kare-kare that reflect lutong-bahay cooking.
Crab Mentality
This seafood dining concept is available at select Island Pacific stores and specializes in seafood boils including crab, shrimp, mussels, and other shellfish. The dishes are prepared with Filipino-inspired sauces like garlic butter and spicy Cajun seasonings. As of 2025, Crab Mentality operates within the Los Angeles and Santa Clarita locations.
Chirp & Oink
Chirp & Oink is a fast food brand focusing on Filipino-style poultry and pork offerings. The menu features fried items such as empanada, fried chicken, and Filipino-style spaghetti. It is currently offered at the Santa Clarita branch.
San Honoré Panaderia
This bakery brand is present in selected Island Pacific stores and specializes in traditional Filipino baked goods including pandesal, ensaymada, and hopia. Available locations include Granada Hills, Lake Forest, Fresno, Hayward, Union City, and Los Angeles.
Tenant Collaborations
Island Pacific Supermarket partners with a range of Filipino-owned enterprises to enrich its product selection and offer customers a more authentic cultural shopping experience. These collaborations differ depending on the store location, demonstrating the brand’s dedication to supporting the Filipino-American community.
At certain sites, including the Santa Clarita branch, Island Pacific features tenants such as Goldilocks, a renowned Filipino bakery chain celebrated for its classic cakes and pastries; Boba Oppa, a popular milk tea franchise; and M Lhuillier, a remittance service originating from the Philippines.
Moreover, Max’s Restaurant, a well-known Filipino casual dining establishment famous for its distinctive fried chicken and traditional cuisine, operates within Island Pacific stores located in Granada Hills and Los Angeles.