the breakfast sandwich (with the hashbrown) was def the star of the show!! the longanisa paired…read morewell with the sandwich, and the hashbrown adds a good crunch the pork belly adobo was okay, it was good but not super special. the ube and matcha pandan pastries were great!! both very light and fluffy cream, plus was not too sweet which was great everything was great, but will say it is kinda pricey and the wait is crazyyyy yummy rating: 9/10

Holy crap. I don't know how to describe this place in just words because words themselves won't do…read morethis place justice....if you haven't gone, it is worth every single penny (and time)! We went here on a Thursday at ~11am and waited about 20 minutes to get dine-in seating. The staff members were all very welcoming, despite the amount of people they had to serve. If you are dining in, you must order all of your items in the front before being seated. Be sure to order everything you want, because the pastries might be gone by the time you want to take any to-go! The food was immaculate. The breakfast sandwich tasted like home, and the egg just melted right inside our mouths. The Ube and Coconut "Ensaymada" was another favorite. My partner and I enjoyed every single bite of it, and regretted that we did not get a second one! We weren't too much of a fan for the Black Truffle Croissant, but maybe because we aren't totally into the cheese-inside-croissant type of food. Though, it is a popular pastry, so definitely worth the try! Oh, Hot Yam! was another fan favorite (and honestly ours too) for drinks. The latte was not too sweet, and you could still taste the ube essence with hints of espresso Seating wise, there were limited booth-type of seats. We sat at the bar, but the limited seating explains why there is always a line. Very cute restaurant, and def aesthetically pleasing. We will definitely visit again, and maybe even try the tasting menu for dinner!

BBQ Skewers: tender chicken thighs and the perfect amount of sweet glaze…read more Lumpia Shanghai: the crispiness was perfection and the sauce was so good, it was like a slightly sweet vinaigrette Lechon Kawali: so crispy on the outside and the pork was juicy and tender inside, the sauce helps give flavor and softens the crispiness of the the pork Ropa Vieja: the shredded beef brisket was cooked to perfection but was very salty, eat it with the sweet plantains and rice and it reduces the saltiness taste, sweet plantains are black but not burnt, garlic rice is tasty Adobo wings: messy but worth it, delicious Saffron cream cheese flan: very sweet, but also had salt on top, texture is thick and smooth and melts in your mouth Halo Halo Banana Split: pandan ice cream is so good, loved the shredded coconut and the rice crispies to add the crunch, the fried banana lumpia was so good Hibiscus ginger cooler: slightly sweet and so refreshing, can def taste the hibiscus Pandan Mojito: slightly sweet and has like an aloe after taste Table reservations are for 90 minutes only and they give you a 20 min warning. Order quickly! You can sit at the bar if your time is up and still want to hang out afterwards. Highly recommend getting the $30 prix fixe menu (reasonably priced) and ordering one more dish from the menu for two people. We left feeling very full and satisfied if you're super hungry. Love the decor inside and very tropical with its palm leaves wallpaper. Latin music gives an upbeat atmosphere. There are two locations for Bayan Ko. One is a diner and the other place is for a more private tasting menu. I accidentally went in there instead of the diner place.

I want to preface this review by saying I am of Hispanic descent, so I may naturally have a higher…read morebar when it comes to Latin cuisine and what I expect in terms of AUTHENTICITY and flavor... I arrived with my family and there is a sign at the entrance instructing guests to "please wait to be seated." Unfortunately, there was no host or hostess present at the front, so we stood waiting and tried to get the attention of the only visible staff member in the restaurant. He appeared to be working alone behind the bar counter and didn't notice us right away. This already created a slightly disorganized first impression. If a restaurant is going to require guests to wait to be seated, there really should be someone assigned to the front to greet and seat customers..... Once seated, the same gentleman brought us menus, but it took quite a while for him to come back and take our orders because he was handling multiple roles at once--taking orders, preparing drinks at the bar, and bringing out food. It honestly felt like he was doing the job of several people, which is not fair to him or the customers. On to the food: as someone who is Latina and familiar with both Cuban and Filipino cuisine (through family and community), I was surprised by the execution. Appetizers were served in very small portions-- only two or four pieces per order--such as the lumpia, which felt overpriced for measely two pieces. The pricing overall felt quite high for the portion sizes even with 4... Flavor-wise, the food leaned heavily toward a more Americanized interpretation. The ropa vieja lacked depth and seasoning compared to what I'm accustomed to, and the pancit bihon tasted closer to a salty chow mein-style stir fry rather than the traditional dish...even the noodles used were very different It didn't reflect the authentic balance of flavors associated with Filipino cuisine... Overall, while I appreciate the concept and understand the challenges of running a restaurant, the execution felt inconsistent. Between staffing limitations, high prices, and food that didn't fully reflect the authenticity of either cuisine, the experience fell short for me and my family.

The best Filipino breakfast in Chicago (Including that other two Michelin star place)…read more Uncle Mike's taste's like home. It may be three inches above a hole in the wall spot, but the flavor and service is never compromised. It starts with a warm bowl of rice porridge which is so delightful, you would give it five stars just from that. The decorations are eclectic and make you feel like you're in your friend's mom's kitchen. Give the breakfast platters a shot - choose whatever meat strikes your fancy, I like the longaniza and the fish, and enjoy. This place is more of a breakfast/lunch destination, so take some time to hear over in the morning. Lots of easy parking.

Uncle Mike's Place in West Town is such a great spot if you're craving a mix of Filipino and…read moreAmerican breakfast and lunch. The menu is unique and comforting, blending both cuisines in a way that really works. Everything I've had there has been absolutely delicious! Always fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. It's the kind of place you go to when you want a hearty, feel-good meal. My husband's favorite is the tocino breakfast and skirt steak my favorite is the fried fish. Just a heads up, they're only open until the afternoon, so it's definitely more of a breakfast/brunch/lunch destination. But it's 100% worth making the time to go. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out!

Moody, fine dining Filipino restaurant in ravenswood/north center Chicago…read more The experience of this place really starts when you enter the restaurant. I was a big fan of the interior. Dark moody lighting with warm colored lamps really sets the tone for the meal you are about to eat. Service was incredibly kind and attentive. Everyone's so lovely. The food is exactly what you'd expect - elevated Filipino and overall INCREDIBLE. Here's what we got/my thoughts. Coco ginger daiquiri - 5/5 - really refreshing. You could taste each component of the drink which was fun to experience. Sisig - 4/5 - I'll start by saying I'm really particular about my sisig. For sisig to be a 5 for me, it *has* to be crunchy. And that's the only thing this sisig was missing. For coming out on a sizzling plate, it was a little too wet, even after the sizzling. Despite this though, the flavors were there and they were delicious. Garlic rice - 5/5 - best garlic rice I've ever had in my life. Just get it. That's all I have to say. Pancit canton - 4/5 - if I'm being honest, it's hard to really elevate pancit canton. But this was a good attempt, it just seemed to be missing something to put it over the top. Really appreciated the fresh vegetables with the noodles. Lumpia - 5/5 - like pancit canton, it seems hard to elevate lumpia but they freaking did it. This was so good. The filling was nice and juicy and had great flavor. Kare Kare - 5/5 - Kare Kare was my favorite dish growing up but I've never experienced it elevated to such a high level until boonies. The meat was so tender, cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. The vegetables being carmelized was also quite the treat. Didn't realize until after the fact that the sauce isn't made with peanuts, so huge plus that gives our peanut allergic friends the opportunity to experience such an amazing dish. So well done.

The restaurant looks cute where it is a nice casual restaurant. My friend and I decided to come…read morehere as I saw it was nearby. The staff are really nice as well. To start, we ordered some lumpia's ($6) which I feel like is a must at a Filipino restaurant. They were delicious and a good way to start the meal. We ordered the Sizzling Sisig ($18) and Tortang Talong ($28) as our entrees. We got a bowl of garlic fried rice which is an extra dollar instead of regular white rice. We were surprised that the Sisig was a little sweet. We were hoping it would taste a little more savory. For the garlic fried rice, we also wanted it be more garlicky. We didn't really taste much garlic. For the Tortang Talong, we didn't know what to expect but we didn't care too much for it. It's a unique dish but we thought that it was on the sweeter end than savory. For the dessert, we ordered the mango float ($11) which we loved. It was a great way to end the night. The syrup was delicious and had a good mix of the crunch with the biscoff and softness of the ice cream. Overall, we were glad we tried it, but it wouldn't be my go to for Filipino food.

So good! There are a lot of hyped up Filipino places on social media but Ruby's is legit and also…read moreone of the OGs. Lumpia, BBQ pork, and pancit were made fresh to order. Nice fatty cuts in both lumpia and skewers and some nice char bits. Pancit had all the right flavors with a good ratio of ingredients and good portion size. Ready-to-eat kare kare and bistek were also solid. Rich sauce, accurate flavor and tender beef chunks. I don't usually crave or recommended Filipino food because you can't beat mama's cooking but Ruby's is an exception - 10/10!

Home cooking that everyone loves! I have been going to this…read moreplace for decades! Highly recommended.

My boyfriend and I moved to Lakeview in September 2025, and ever since then we've passed Kubo…read morecountless times, each time smelling the incredible aroma filling the neighborhood. We've said to ourselves over and over, we have to try Kubo! We finally decided to go in for lunch on a cold Sunday (3/22) and we had the most wonderful meal. The space was clean, welcoming, and lively with other diners. There's plenty of seating and although I usually highly dislike high top seating, their bar seating was incredibly comfortable. We ordered the chicken eggrolls and two orders of the chicken adobo. All of our food came out very fast, and we had very attentive service. March Madness is currently going on and was playing in the restaurant. We are basketball fans so this was a plus, and we were asked if the game that was currently on was our preferred game to watch, which was very thoughtful. The food was incredible. The eggrolls were incredibly flavorful and the chicken in the chicken adobo fell off the bone easily. The sauce on the chicken was delicious and it mixed so well with the garlic rice. We cannot wait to bring friends and family to this restaurant in the future. The hot food made us feel so whole on a cold and extremely windy day. In the summer, I cannot wait to sit on their spacious, covered patio. Thank you Kubo for a wonderful experience!

Three of us without reservation were seated quickly. The wait person was friendly. I wish I would…read morehave gotten his name a great guy. We ordered drinks from a well stocked bar. We had the chicken lumpia, first which were long not like the normal finger length I'm used to. Lots of tender meat inside. Wow. Then had the lechon kawaii, deep fried sea bass and the pancit with rice noodles. We were knocked out by the presentation of the sea bass. OMG it was perfectly crispy, The flavors were clean and fresh. Definitely a must order. The pork belly was also perfectly cooked. The pancit loaded with chicken and veggies. This is a must return place. THe inside was cozy and not noisy. We could talk without shouting.

Highly recommend! Delicious food, great place for brunch!…read moreKid friendly - they have high chairs and diaper pail in the women's restroom with changing table. Lots of sweet and savory items to choose from. Limited vegetarian options but the cebu egg sandwich and sizzling tofu were delicious. Got the ube French toast for the table, definitely shareable and so moist and delicious. Has small boba and crispies for a crunch. Also ordered the tamarind fries with Ada boom sauce. Fries were nice and crispy and sauce was a creamy ketchup aioli type. Kids got mini pancakes which came with a yummy ube syrup Also enjoyed ube tiramisu latte , so pretty and delicious.

Cebu's location is actually pretty good. You can drive there and easily get parking. The restaurant…read moreis well spaced out and decorated well. We had the ceviche for a starter. Accompanied with shrimp crackers, this was probably the highlight of the meal. We had the burger and seafood noodles for the main course. The fries that came with the burger were really unusual and cooked really well. However the seafood noodles left much to be desired. For one, the seafood was not fresh. The mussels had a funny taste and the shrimp tasted of metal. The dish was overpowered with a mountain of noodles. I did ask for less noodles when I ordered the meal and got told everything was prepacked before cooking which should have rung alarm bells but I really wanted something fairly authentic: I should have gotten the burger. Service was fine but very sporadic and after the main dishes were served no one came to check everything was ok until we were done and they were cleaning away the plates.

I randomly stumbled upon this place. I love Filipino food so I decided to give it a try. I'm so…read moreglad I did. The food is absolutely delicious and made fresh to order. I ordered their chicken skewer combo and everything was prepared so well. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. I had to wait just a short amount of time for my food. I would definitely recommend anyone to give this place a try. Happy to have a wonderful Filipino restaurant in Mount Prospect!

Chibogan is delicious I would say the only negative and I mean only negative is there's nowhere to…read moresit. Staff is really nice and they are great talk to. It's a really nice place but again no where to sit . Absolutely worth the visit. Please don't go so there's more for me

My favorite Filipino breakfast spot in Chicago!!…read more Taste of Philippines is a no frills spot where you can order at the counter and dine in. I find the all the dishes I've tried are perfectly balanced in flavor, my favorite being the lechon kawali. Other honorable mentions go to the frankenstein cookie (half ube, pandan), the pandan cold brew, and the breakfast combo plate. On my latest visit, I was able to meet Chef Kathy who was extremely kind and cultivated such a warm environment where all her guests were also community. It's the kind of place you want to come back to not just for the food but the people there. Give this place a try, you'll love it!

Perhaps we came on an off day because we love A Taste of the Phillipines at various markets and…read morewanted to support the brick and mortar. But the moment we walked in, we felt like we were bothering the staff. We walked up to the register and she asked us what we wanted. When we asked a question about the menu she restated the menu name saying that what it is. We started ordering and she kept aggressively asking is that all you want? And we just rushed and ordered and sat down. We ordered the lumpia, the breakfast sandwich, and the pork belly with garlic rice. We also ordered a pandan cold brew and a ube cold brew. For dessert I got an ube cookie. The lumpia came out almost immediately, but was super super salty. I took one bite and couldn't finish it even with the sweet chili sauce but my husband kept eating at it. Our entrees came out shortly after the sandwich was good, and the pork belly was crispy. It was a great size portion. We waited to eat our food until we got our drinks, which came out quite a bit later after we got our food. The drinks were great and full of flavor. After we finished our meal, we went to the counter to find someone to ask for our cookie because we hadn't received and we were the only ones In the restaurant. It took a while until someone came out, so we rang the bell. She gave us our cookie after checking we never got it. So we took it to go. Overall the food was exactly what it was listed as, but I don't know I'll come back to the brick and mortar maybe just support them at various pop up markets.

This place was so cute!! Loved the rooftop vibes with fire pits and amazing views of the city. They…read morehad lots of options for drinks and some great food choices as well. Our waiter was awesome and was attentive but gave us space. I'd love to come back to try different items.

Visited this rooftop cocktail bar at the Viceroy Chicago recently. Unfortunately, it was pouring…read morethat evening, but we still enjoyed the beautiful nighttime city views through the rain. I was interested in the Southeast Asian inspired menu. I ordered the Red Panda and thought it was just okay for the price point. I was hoping for bolder flavors and a more unique approach. I also tried my friend's Pandan cocktail, which was similarly just alright. We shared the lobster dumplings as well, but they didn't have much depth of flavor. The coconut curry component sounded great in concept, though it didn't quite come through as expected. Overall, the ambience was definitely the highlight of the experience and makes for a nice night out, but the prices felt steep for what you get.