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Such a fun spot to pick up some grab and go goodies before heading to Montrose Beach!! Bonus points for having free street parking surrounding the neighborhood!! The owner was welcoming people into the store - it was so cool and vibey! This small store (reminds me of a bodega) is owned by a Filipino guy that was raised in Hawaii, so the food is Filipino-Hawaii fusion. You truly get the best of both worlds here!! We tried the longanisa and egg musubi, which I surprisingly did not love which was sooo awesome!! Just so fatty and delicious!! Also tried the tomato jam and egg musubi, which has incredibly subtle flavors of garlic and furikake, a small dollop of tomato jam spread, and the tamago. I really enjoyed this subtle bite and thought the rice to ingredient ratio was perfect!! Finally, I've been so jealous of the influencers filming themselves eating at the beach!! Anyways, got a 2 scoop poke bowl with spicy ahi and shoyu ahi. Both my friend and I thought the spicy ahi with the spicy mayo and sesame oil hit harder!! Poke was super fresh, and while the bowl itself is small, the actual poke portion is incredibly generous. I found myself not having enough rice for the amount of poke!!
Looking like a corner bodega, Kanin offers tasty Hawaiian food in Lincoln Square. You can grab something quick like their musubi or salads or wait a few minutes and get their bento boxes. Loved the roast pork bento over rice. The musubi's are hefty and really enjoyed the breakfast one with bacon jam and a hash brown. Limited seating inside, but it's right by Winnemac Parm so you can grab & find a place to sit outside on a nice day too.
Yall do I have a lot of regret for not grabbing an extra ube banana pudding. It's light, fluffy, not sweet, and quite like biting into a cloud (or what I would imagine a cloud could be if it wasn't truly what it's actually made out of..). I also regret not grabbing the Milo Coconut pudding too. The cookies were nice a soft and the banana slices were a nice touch The place was packed on a Sunday 11am, but that'd to be expected! The line moved pretty quickly. I got a longanisa egg musubi and so sorry, I inhaled it before I grabbed a pic.
Kanin is the perfect pit stop if you want a lighter lunch and a fun hand held snack to eat outside. My friend and I each ordered the tomato jam and egg musubi as well as the sinigang shrimp musubi. My personal favorite was the tomato jam and egg musubi- the tomato jam is savory and flavorful and you can't go wrong with tamago. The shrimp musubi was good just not as flavorful. Would recommend sitting on the bench outside and eating your food while people watching.
I love, love, love this place. Let's start with the masubis-- you can't just have one. Buy at least 3 for yourself. Save room for the ube banana pudding though. That dessert is perfection in a small white container. Don't worry avoid trying to finish it. Save some for later like a snack in a hamster's cheek. Finally, don't sleep on the poke. As a frequent Hawaiian visitor, this bowl takes me back to the local spots on the North Shore soaking in the sun and inhaling the eats.
This is a small bodega/restaurant. There's 3 tables inside for 2 people each. There's 2 benches outside. They sell some snacks, drinks and merch. They have rice bowl, poke bowls, musubis and 2 desserts. The ube banana pudding is out of this world. As is there pork belly!! So tender and moist. Can't wait to keep coming back for lunch!
Kanin was such a great find. The Filipino-Hawaiian flavors were unique, comforting, and full of character. I really enjoyed the casual neighborhood feel and the grab-and-go style menu with musubi, bento boxes, sides, and desserts. The food was flavorful, satisfying, and different in the best way. Definitely a spot worth checking out, especially if you want something quick, creative, and delicious in Chicago.
We love supporting family owned businesses and this is one of our favorites. We got the garlic Shrimp over rice. The workers are very friendly and always so willing to give suggestions. It's a small shop and only a handful of seats and a bench outside giving it and island feel. Not only do they have ready to-go foods but also made to order plates. If you've never been to this spot I highly recommend it.
It may be cold in Chicago (at the time of this review), but inside Kanin is like a warm hug and being in Hawaii. After hearing the buzz about this place I had to check it out. Went on a weekday and so there was no lines or not much of a wait. Super friendly staff and the food is made to order. As for the food it's made to order. I had the chicken which is super tender and juicy as well as the pork belly dish that has a special sauce original to Kanin. Also picked up a bunch of Musubis. They have quite the variety! So far my favorite is the classic (spam!) and the one with Longanisa. Ube banana pudding is a must. I wanted to try the mochi but they didn't have it available the day I was there. Sad. But I'll be back!!! MAHALO!!!
Obsessed with the bruleed brown butter mochi, perfectly chewy and crispy. Yummy grilled chicken bento box. Not a ton of non-pork options, just to keep in mind. Not a ton of seating either but good for takeout and Side Practice Coffee next door. Very vibey inside and homey.
LOVED THIS PLACE. I wish it was closer to me!!! Ever since my recent trip to Hawaii, I've been looking for a musubi spot because I got my husband obsessed with them. This spot is right next to Side Practice Coffee! Both spots have similar vibes inside. I also know they collaborate with each other alot. They have lots of different musubis to choose from! I ended up trying the sinigang shrimp, tomato jam & egg, and the longanisa and egg. All fire! Can't wait to go back and try more. The star of the show for me was the strawberry matcha pudding. I could eat pounds of it. It's literally amazing.
My husband always gets like 10 or 12 musubis here whenever he is in Chicago and has the chance to visit the neighborhood haha. They are fresh and delicious without being not much or too heavy.
I'd had Kanin on my list since seeing a post about them on Instagram, so Nate and I walked there after grabbing some pastries at Del Sur (it's only about a half a mile up the street). I thought they opened at 8 am, but when we arrived at 8:45 am we quickly realized that they weren't open until 9. Luckily a kind employee saw us waiting outside and let us in a little early. They are known for their Filipino inspired musubi, so we got the longanisa and egg musubi and the Sinigang shrimp musubi. They also have a few shelves of packaged snacks and a cooler with drinks and banana pudding tubs. I did see a sign that said they have bentos starting at 11 am, so I'm curious about that. There is a bit of space to sit down and dine in, so we dug into the musubi right away. The employee recommended the sinigang shrimp and it was my favorite. The shrimp was tempura battered and fried and still crispy, and the flavor was bright and a bit acidic. It was unique and so tasty! The longanisa and egg was also good, although the egg was a bit sweeter than I prefer (but I LOVE savory things). I'm really glad we got to check out Kanin and would come back. The owners also have a coffee shop around the corner that I'd love to visit.
Kanin is a cute cafe specializing in poke, bento, and different types of Musubi. Be sure to get there early if you can, as they sell out of many options by midday. There isn't much space inside to sit but there's a bench outside if you want to take advantage of the still-good weather. There is only one gluten free musubi option (spicy spam) on the menu and I enjoyed it, though I hope they offer more variety soon! read more
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Such a fun spot to pick up some grab and go goodies before heading to Montrose Beach!! Bonus points for having free street parking surrounding the neighborhood!! The owner was welcoming people into the store - it was so cool and vibey! This small store (reminds me of a bodega) is owned by a Filipino guy that was raised in Hawaii, so the food is Filipino-Hawaii fusion. You truly get the best of both worlds here!! We tried the longanisa and egg musubi, which I surprisingly did not love which was sooo awesome!! Just so fatty and delicious!! Also tried the tomato jam and egg musubi, which has incredibly subtle flavors of garlic and furikake, a small dollop of tomato jam spread, and the tamago. I really enjoyed this subtle bite and thought the rice to ingredient ratio was perfect!! Finally, I've been so jealous of the influencers filming themselves eating at the beach!! Anyways, got a 2 scoop poke bowl with spicy ahi and shoyu ahi. Both my friend and I thought the spicy ahi with the spicy mayo and sesame oil hit harder!! Poke was super fresh, and while the bowl itself is small, the actual poke portion is incredibly generous. I found myself not having enough rice for the amount of poke!! read more
Looking like a corner bodega, Kanin offers tasty Hawaiian food in Lincoln Square. You can grab something quick like their musubi or salads or wait a few minutes and get their bento boxes. Loved the roast pork bento over rice. The musubi's are hefty and really enjoyed the breakfast one with bacon jam and a hash brown. Limited seating inside, but it's right by Winnemac Parm so you can grab & find a place to sit outside on a nice day too. read more
Yall do I have a lot of regret for not grabbing an extra ube banana pudding. It's light, fluffy, not sweet, and quite like biting into a cloud (or what I would imagine a cloud could be if it wasn't truly what it's actually made out of..). I also regret not grabbing the Milo Coconut pudding too. The cookies were nice a soft and the banana slices were a nice touch The place was packed on a Sunday 11am, but that'd to be expected! The line moved pretty quickly. I got a longanisa egg musubi and so sorry, I inhaled it before I grabbed a pic. read more
Kanin is the perfect pit stop if you want a lighter lunch and a fun hand held snack to eat outside. My friend and I each ordered the tomato jam and egg musubi as well as the sinigang shrimp musubi. My personal favorite was the tomato jam and egg musubi- the tomato jam is savory and flavorful and you can't go wrong with tamago. The shrimp musubi was good just not as flavorful. Would recommend sitting on the bench outside and eating your food while people watching. read more
I love, love, love this place. Let's start with the masubis-- you can't just have one. Buy at least 3 for yourself. Save room for the ube banana pudding though. That dessert is perfection in a small white container. Don't worry avoid trying to finish it. Save some for later like a snack in a hamster's cheek. Finally, don't sleep on the poke. As a frequent Hawaiian visitor, this bowl takes me back to the local spots on the North Shore soaking in the sun and inhaling the eats. read more
This is a small bodega/restaurant. There's 3 tables inside for 2 people each. There's 2 benches outside. They sell some snacks, drinks and merch. They have rice bowl, poke bowls, musubis and 2 desserts. The ube banana pudding is out of this world. As is there pork belly!! So tender and moist. Can't wait to keep coming back for lunch! read more
Kanin was such a great find. The Filipino-Hawaiian flavors were unique, comforting, and full of character. I really enjoyed the casual neighborhood feel and the grab-and-go style menu with musubi, bento boxes, sides, and desserts. The food was flavorful, satisfying, and different in the best way. Definitely a spot worth checking out, especially if you want something quick, creative, and delicious in Chicago. read more
We love supporting family owned businesses and this is one of our favorites. We got the garlic Shrimp over rice. The workers are very friendly and always so willing to give suggestions. It's a small shop and only a handful of seats and a bench outside giving it and island feel. Not only do they have ready to-go foods but also made to order plates. If you've never been to this spot I highly recommend it. read more
It may be cold in Chicago (at the time of this review), but inside Kanin is like a warm hug and being in Hawaii. After hearing the buzz about this place I had to check it out. Went on a weekday and so there was no lines or not much of a wait. Super friendly staff and the food is made to order. As for the food it's made to order. I had the chicken which is super tender and juicy as well as the pork belly dish that has a special sauce original to Kanin. Also picked up a bunch of Musubis. They have quite the variety! So far my favorite is the classic (spam!) and the one with Longanisa. Ube banana pudding is a must. I wanted to try the mochi but they didn't have it available the day I was there. Sad. But I'll be back!!! MAHALO!!! read more
Obsessed with the bruleed brown butter mochi, perfectly chewy and crispy. Yummy grilled chicken bento box. Not a ton of non-pork options, just to keep in mind. Not a ton of seating either but good for takeout and Side Practice Coffee next door. Very vibey inside and homey. read more
LOVED THIS PLACE. I wish it was closer to me!!! Ever since my recent trip to Hawaii, I've been looking for a musubi spot because I got my husband obsessed with them. This spot is right next to Side Practice Coffee! Both spots have similar vibes inside. I also know they collaborate with each other alot. They have lots of different musubis to choose from! I ended up trying the sinigang shrimp, tomato jam & egg, and the longanisa and egg. All fire! Can't wait to go back and try more. The star of the show for me was the strawberry matcha pudding. I could eat pounds of it. It's literally amazing. read more
I'd had Kanin on my list since seeing a post about them on Instagram, so Nate and I walked there after grabbing some pastries at Del Sur (it's only about a half a mile up the street). I thought they opened at 8 am, but when we arrived at 8:45 am we quickly realized that they weren't open until 9. Luckily a kind employee saw us waiting outside and let us in a little early. They are known for their Filipino inspired musubi, so we got the longanisa and egg musubi and the Sinigang shrimp musubi. They also have a few shelves of packaged snacks and a cooler with drinks and banana pudding tubs. I did see a sign that said they have bentos starting at 11 am, so I'm curious about that. There is a bit of space to sit down and dine in, so we dug into the musubi right away. The employee recommended the sinigang shrimp and it was my favorite. The shrimp was tempura battered and fried and still crispy, and the flavor was bright and a bit acidic. It was unique and so tasty! The longanisa and egg was also good, although the egg was a bit sweeter than I prefer (but I LOVE savory things). I'm really glad we got to check out Kanin and would come back. The owners also have a coffee shop around the corner that I'd love to visit. read more
1 year ago
Ambience - casual, small, convenience store vibes, offers bento boxes, musubi, snacks Service - staff/cashier was super nice Food - musubis were kept nice and warm, loveeeeeeee the longanisa & egg Can't wait to be back to try other food items! read more
1 year ago
So happy I got to stop by this place! It's a small spot and I wanted to get there before the rush so I got there a little after they opened. The parking situation is 0 out of 10! There's street parking but it's not easy to find. I came in and thought the decor and vibe was very cute and inviting. It feel like I was at a small shop in Hawaii. The service was good and the man in front took my order right away. I ordered 5 misubis, a Classic Spam, a Spam and Egg, a Tomato and Egg, Longonisa and Egg and a Sinigang Shrimp. The Classic Spam misubi was good, very traditional with nice and subtle but good flavors. The Spam and Egg misubi was also very good with the egg being very stable but also fluffy at the same time! The Longonisa and Egg misubi was so good! Perfect taste in every bite and not to sweet and a little charred, it was so well balanced! And the Sinigang Shrimp misubi was perfectly balanced with a touch of sour that makes you come running back for more! In addition I got a cucumber salad from the fridge whoch was very fresh ans a little sweet. And I also got the Ube Banana Pudding and OH MY GOODNESS! I dont evwn like banana pudding but this one! This Ube Banana Pudding was absolutely heavenly! Overall, 10 out of 10, I would recommend this place every time and cant wait to come back! read more
First time trying Kanin was for the breakfast sandwich collab with Holey Dough - the longanisa and tamago were great. Also picked up the ube banana pudding which was delicious. Would love to come back for the musubi and bentos! read more
10 months ago
The inside of Kanin Bakery is cute and cozy - I enjoyed the art on the walls. I'd had this place on my radar in this Filipino American food business corridor in Ravenswood, but finally went when my friend had a friend in town and we all went together. My friend's been before and she likes it. We only tried the sinigang shrimp musubi, but that was five stars - the flavor is a bit more tamarind than sinigang-specific, but it is super yummy and I would get it again as a fun snack when I'm in the area. read more
Been on my want to try list for a while. A bit of a belated post but really wanted to give a shoutout to support API/ANNHPI community . This new Filipino Hawaiian eatery and market , Kanin, serves up the best of crossover connection in bite size love letter combinations like Longanisa Musubi . Musubi is pretty tasty and filling. Also has chicken tocino over rice . Absolutely delish. Save room for their Ube dessert pudding . I took out my food and brought home. They do have some seating in there as well as a little grocery store . Cool vibe and great service . #filipino #hawaiian #musubi #smallbites read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Finally able to try Kanin. We had the Spam Musubi and it was delicious. We also tried the Ube Banana Pudding and it was also amazing. We bought a few snacks there as well and those have been good. Service was fast. We ate our items outside on the bench in front of the restaurant. The interior was welcoming and simple read more
Love the aesthetics of this place! Came back for my second visit last Friday to try more of the menu. The first time (during their grand opening), we had the tamarind shrimp musubi--it was sweet and surprisingly tasty. Tried it again this time and found it a bit too salty. The longanisa egg musubi was the standout--so good and super popular! Definitely a must-try. And you can't leave without getting the ube banana pudding--it's delicious. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Also, note that the bentos are available starting 11am. Will definitely be back! read more
Very cute and convenient grab and go spot! They were playing JBoogs/hawaiian music, the TV was playing anime on mute, the windows and walls were lined with plants, and they had Filipino art as well = very good vibes. As far as food, we tried: - Classic spam musubi ($3.50) - Longanisa musubi ($6) - Tamarind shrimp musubi ($5) - Tocino chicken BBQ skewer ($5) - Mac salad ($4) - Ube banana pudding ($8.75) - Sylvanas cookies ($23) We also bought a few of their market items: they have a great selection. We liked everything! My favorite was actually the longanisa musubi. I loved that their musubis weren't too rice heavy, perfect balance. Would come again to try their new items. Glad they are Filipino spots rising in Chicago! Always happy to support :) read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
So glad I finally got to try this spot. Went around 11am on a weekday and there were tables available to eat the musabi right away. I got the longanisa and egg and the shrimp and both were delicious - the longanisa slightly sweet and the shrimp slightly sour. And the ube banana pudding was as great as everyone says, I would come back just for that. Staff super friendly as well. read more
What an amazing gem! Finally, a little place that takes me back to my Kauai roots with a Filipino flair. The line goes down the street before noon. My advice is to go as early as you can to get all the choices:) The standard old school Spam musubi is legit and transports me back to my highschool days. If you want to get to the next level, you need to bite into the longanisa and egg musubi. There's more to say and experience for sure. Come down and taste for yourself. The staff is family friendly, organized, and helpful. Say hi to Katie:) read more
3 months ago
We finally made it over to Kanin today! At noon, the line was not to bad but there were only original and longanisa + egg musubis left. We got both musubis along with the skewers they had available, a Hawaiian Sun Lilikoi Lychee, Arizona Green Tea and finally a box of sylbies. Everything was great. We hope to return soon to support this small Filipino business! Bonus: free street parking and a park nearby to enjoy your food if the seating in the restaurant is full. read more
2 years ago
Had to see what the hype was all about after my instagram was flooded with videos of them. I was able to stop by after around 10am on a Tuesday morning. They still had a good amount of all of the musubis, I got all of them besides the egg & jam. The tamarind shrimp musubi I felt like was lacking a little flavor, the tamarind didn't really hit me as much as I was hoping for. But still good. The traditional spam musubi was good. However the longonisa & egg was my favorite and tasted so good! I say the best part was the Ube Banana pudding! I would have never thought to put Ube & banana together, and they did that really well. Staff was friendly as they were getting the musubis I wanted and ringing me up. They had a bunch of Asian/filipino snacks to choose from. read more
quite literally one of the best restaurants i've ever been to in chicago. you HAVE to come here and try the musubi, but especially the ube banana pudding. seriously come try it right now. i need to go back and get it because i can't stop thinking about it, and my first bite of it was genuinely a spiritual experience. i am not exaggerating, it's one of the best desserts ive ever had. i love the decor and vibes in here and even though it's small they make great use of the space. they also have a variety of drinks & candies/snacks including MILO (a chocolate malt drink)!!! i always always get Milo when visiting my family in sri lanka and have never seen it in the US, so that was a nice surprise(: also our cashier, Isa, was wonderful and sweet!!! read more
3 months ago
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