If you gather more than four people and reserve two days ahead, you can have this amazing spread of a Kamayan feast! They lay banana leaves on a table, and everything is eaten with your hands. You start with the oysters that will act as a spoon, then you have your choice of where to start between the chicken, shrimp, pork, fried fish, garlic rice, pancit noodles, ceviche, sisig, & fruit salad. We were so stuffed, but I cannot have Filipino food without ending with Halo Halo! It's $59 / person + tax & tip. What a steal! There's an outdoor patio, or an indoor space by the bar. Great service and a memorable experience. read more

Kubo - Halo Halo - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Food: If you're looking for something genuinely tasty, boodle dining probably isn't for you. The good thing is, we were warned beforehand to enjoy the vibe rather than expect too much from the food, so the sausage and pineapple actually surprised me--in a good way! Service: 6/5 Great service. No complaints at all. Ambiance: Eating on a patio in the summer sounds lovely... until you leave with 7 huge mosquito bites. No kidding--they've been killing me for the past 3 days, to the point where I can barely walk comfortably. Overall: Definitely a ONCE-in-a-lifetime experience for me. read more

Kubo - Kamayan Boodle Dining - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Three of us without reservation were seated quickly. The wait person was friendly. I wish I would have 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. read more

Kubo - Pancit - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

We sat on their lovely all-seasons outdoor patio and enjoyed a tasty Calamansi Martini and Margarita. Calamansi is a Filipino fruit which tastes like a mixture of pineapple and passion fruit. You must try it. Their Lechon Kawali was excellent - the crispy pork belly was delicious with veggies and rice. Their crab baked salmon was perfectly cooked and accompanied by garlic rice and veggies. The Ube (tarot) ice cream was delightful. I also loved their Muddled Mix Berries cocktail. Service was outstanding and the staff was very welcoming. They accept credit cards only. No cash. read more

See all

Many restaurants say they are Filipino, but Kubo is as real and authentic as it gets. Absolutely amazing food and the best hospitality. If you want to experience Filipino culture through food, then this is it. Masarap! read more

Kubo - Kamayan experience! - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great atmosphere! Not sure why this place is not more packed. The guy behind the bar makes fabulous martinis and has great customer service. Food is also very tasty! The ribs are stellar and so rich! read more

My boyfriend and I moved to Lakeview in September 2025, and ever since then we've passed Kubo countless 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! read more

See all

Very friendly staff and welcoming casual atmosphere. My family and I came for dinner on their patio, which is dog friendly. Food satisfied our Filipino food craving. They have a bunch of Filipino inspired cocktails as well as the infamous red horse. Paid street parking in front. read more

See all

I've walked by here so many times and finally went in and it was AMAZING! Everyone there was so nice. We sat on the outside patio which was really big and they had fans going so even on a humid night it was nice to be outside. We got the fried zucchini which was amazing and the beet argue salad which was very light and the dressing was so good! I definitely want to come back and try a few more dishes! read more

Kubo - Fried Zucchini - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago!! Maybe I'm biased because I was really hungry and I naturally love Filipino food, but guys - oh my goodness!!!!! The pork rib adobo - that soy-vinegar sauce was so perfectly sticky and tangy, the ribs were admittedly a little dry, but that garlic rice made up for it. Soooo fragrant and umami and just ugh!! The veggies were also sautéed in garlic and a bit of fish paste - literally so addicting. The star of the show was the lechon sisig, which came out sizzling hot on a sizzling plate. The diced pork belly released such a nice addicting aroma that coated the rest of the dish with the oil. With that + the garlic rice - just so perfect. We couldn't stop saying "oh my gosh this is so good" after every single bite. Ended with the halo halo, a classic Filipino dessert! This is shaved ice topped with a variety of ingredients like sweet plantain, coconut strings, palm jelly, sweet potato, and ube ice cream. The light coating of condensed milk on top was also super addicting. Some shaved ice can feel flavorless after a while because it's straight ice, but this had an evaporated milk base which helps elevate that crushed ice. This is a small family owned business, and while it was pretty empty when we first went in around 12, it was crowded by 1pm. read more

See all

Service was outstanding! Stopped by for a quick lunch with my sister and we were initially worried at how empty the place was on a nice day (we were the only table there), however, we had such a great time. While we weren't quite impressed by the food itself, we were very happy with our drinks and how kind and attentive staff were. We ended up staying HOURS and while other restaurants try to kick you out after 2hrs, staff encouraged us to stay as long as we wanted (we were of course continuously ordering drinks and bites). The restaurant eventually got really busy and even with a full restaurant, staff continued to encourage us to stay. Will definitely be returning. read more

See all

We stopped by near opening after finding Kubo on Yelp. The place had a cool vibe and we decided to try: - Chicken Eggrolls - Lechon Kawali - Pork Ribs Adobo - Calamansi Cream Brûlée The Eggrolls were delicious, flavorful and texturally pleasant. The two main courses were just ok. The Pork Ribs Adobo were a bit dry, the flavor of the adobo was great but I was expecting more of a fall off the bone experience but didn't get it. I was expecting more of the cool cream and glass like glaze of the cream brûlée but didn't get it. The Calamansi flavor was nice and came through. Overall it was good experience and plenty of people came in while we were there so definitely a neighborhood favorite but it was just ok for me. Try it if you're in the neighborhood! read more

See all

My boyfriend and I went here on a whim during a weekday dinner. We were greeted by the friendly staff member and got to pick our table. We ordered the chicken adobo, kansi soup, and the longanisa burger. My boyfriend also ordered the San Miguel beer. We waited 20 minutes until the food came out. The kansi soup absolutely tasted like home, the way my mom cooks it. I loved the sourness and the meat is so tender and includes the bone marrow which was delicious. The chicken adobo had its own twist of flavor, which was still delicious. The lognanisa burger was a standard burger with the fixings and then added a longanisa sausage which was just fine, nothing too special. I would love to come back to try their Filipino cocktails that had calamansi in it and save more room for their dessert! Staff was attentive and friendly, would definitely visit again during brunch! read more

See all

Our group was warmly greeted upon arrival. We were seated on the patio for our party of 14. We ordered all kinds of food, but mainly their beef soup, which has the right amount of umami & is well-seasoned like the rest of the dishes we tried. We enjoyed our meal, Thank you! read more

See all

If you're going to a performance at Theater Wit, this is a restaurant where you want to have dinner before the show. They're considerate enough to ask you what time your performance will be and ensure that you're served and out of the restaurant on time. The food is reasonably priced, huge portions, and absolutely delicious. I can't believe I just discovered this restaurant after having visited Theatre Wit a dozen times. This will now be my go to pre-Theater Restaurant. read more

See all

This is some of the best service I've received in Chicago - they are amazing, friendly, and know what your group is going to like. They are so accommodating especially for large groups. The ribs are excellent and I'd love to come back for the full spread they do across the table. It's very cute inside and there's a great porch. read more

Kubo - Pork Ribs Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Christine and Cemal own and operate this amazing Filipino spot on Belmont just west of Racine, and they make everyone who walks in the door feel like family. If you have never tried Lumpia, you're in for a treat. I also highly recommend the Longgnisa Burger but they also have amazing salads and lighter fare if you're vegetarian or just counting calories. Oh, and the Kamayan "Boodle Dining" is nothing short of a spectacle! But as I said they treat everyone as family and supporting the community matters to them. Whether it's hosting parties during the summer on their outdoor deck or serving up a fantastic array of curated wine selections at the bar, Cemal and Christine are the perfect hosts. I would be remiss if I did not point out that Kubo is directly across the street from Theater Wit! What a fantastic place to grab food before or drinks after a night at the theater! The perfect date night experience! read more

Second time in as many weeks and just as great the second time; I failed to finish my review then! Everything we've tried so far is DELICIOUS and the owners are wonderful, fun, friendly, accommodating, all service is great! Start with the egg rolls; crispy, fresh, and yummy. Pork ribs adobo are scrumptious, and this time brunch with the Tocilog sweet pork....Heavenly. I want it again now!!!! Seriously Pancit buckwheat noodles with longganisa sausage was perfect for sharing last time, so fresh and tasty. Cocktails are spectacular. Just a great place and perfect before or after shows at Wit Theatre. read more

See all

The owners and staff make you feel like you're part of their family! A cute space with delicious Filipino food and an extensive cocktail selection. Love the halo halo and how they mix it in front of you, definitely well worth your time when in lakeview! read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night and got some dishes to share! The Lechon kawali was super good as well as the baked mussels! Service was also super nice and friendly! read more

See all

We had a great time celebrating my sister's birthday' the staff & the owner personally arranged the "Kamayan" feast all 13 of us! The owner is Ilonggo, no wonder why the food was so delicious & homey; from lumpia to atchara to fried fish to green beans with bagoong.... sarap!!! The ambiance was chill & perfect for the birthday party my sister always wanted. read more

Kubo - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The manager was extremely rude and neglecting. I will never be eating here again. I felt disrespected and was neglected with my experience. I truly hate this place and the manager with the slick black grey hair. read more

What a neighborhood gem...an amazing Filipino restaurant! Coming from Los Angeles where the Filipino cuisine culture has exploded, to my surprise, Kubo offers unique interpretations and flavors that blew my mind. First of all, the skinny egg rolls are like the length of Italian breadsticks...so convenient for dipping...genius! I loved my Pork Ribs Adobo. The meat practically fell off the bone. And the garlic rice and gravy! To die for. Everything was great! My daughter says the Halo Halo from Kubo is the best she's ever had. And she's a picky eater. Aside from the great dishes (see pics) and desserts, you need to experience the martini menu:) The Calamansi Martini is a must! And there's a nice list. And yes, there is a good selection of beer, wine, and a full bar:) Christine and Cemal made our first dinner in the city a memorable one indeed. Great hospitality and it's a dog friendly environment. The deep brown hues of the interior accentuate the colors and artistic presentations of every dish. For my next visit, I plan to select a few small plate dishes to pair with a few martinis. Summer fun is upon us Kubo People! read more

See all

Sam and Christine are all heart and the amazing owners of this family-style Filipino establishment. We've had so many amazing meals, drinks, and conversations at their place. A great place to catch dinner before a play at Theater Wit or some drinks and apps after before they close up. You can tell this is food made with love and the very solution to what appears to be the corporatization of just about everything these days. Less private equity and more family and friend equity like this is in my future! Highly recommended!! read more

I called in an order for takeout. The guys on the phone was friendly, and was quick on the phone. And food was ready before the promised time. I came on a Friday night and was really surprised to see this place completely empty. This place is huge. Perhaps too big for the amount of customers that are actually coming in. I can't imagine this place ever getting completely full. I may be wrong though. They also have an outdoor patio. Overall a gorgeous setup that I hope people are taken advantage of. I was glad to have picked up my food and for it to be ready. I would just appreciate a thank you have a nice day as in heading out the door though. That goes a long way especially when you have an empty restaurant. I ended up ordering their Lumpia, Pancit Bihon, and their Lechon Sisig. It irks me to see the lumpia being called "egg rolls" on the menu. With the word lumpia in parentheses. They were good though, nice crispness and went perfectly with their sweet chili sauce. The Pancit Bihon and the Lechon Sisig were both good. They were greasy but both tasted very similar. They both had way too much red and green bell peppers. Both dishes had way too much crunch and hid the flavors of the noodles and the Lechon. Maybe they needed to be cooked longer to soften up, but after looking over their menu again, a lot of their dishes have the same bell peppers. This place definitely has potential. Although the the food had flavor is missed on a couple spots. The dishes were also on the pricier side and after we finished our food, I definitely felt I overpaid and sadly don't think I'll be returning anytime soon. read more

See all

Great service, super friendly and casual but loud atmosphere -- like cleaner gastropub vibes. There was a birthday party when I visited. The food was delicious! Definitely recommend the lumpia. The portions are good for sharing or for individual. The lechon sisig had great flavor without being too rich, the pork adobo was recommended by the owner and did not disappoint! Very tender and full of flavor. The sizzling kansi was sour and the shank was tender. Would recommend this one if you like sour tastes particularly. We got the halo halo which was $15 , which may seem expensive at first but it is a large portion enough for 5 people and is an experience in and of itself. read more

See all

COME HUNGRY! I'M NOT KIDDING. There's been an influx of Filipino restaurants im Chicago, and I must say this is on our top 2 favorites. Yesterday we went to this restaurant and had their boodle kamayan feast. Please keep in mind you need to reserve this far in advance - at least 2 days. The boodle had so much variety and food in it that we ended up taking probably less than half home. But not like we're complaining. The wait as they assemble and put the stuff on the table was a great sight to see! I suggest going when there's not a lot of people so you can enjoy watching them put the food on the table. And please try to eat with your hands - the Filipino way! Lol. Definitely coming back with my brother and his family next time. read more

Kubo - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally got to try Kubo and was not disappointed! This restaurant is a great gateway for people to get hooked on Filipino food! Their most popular dish is the adobo ribs which is a MUST try. The meat is so tender and flavorful. Their lechon kawali was also crispy and crunchy! Christine (the owner) was so friendly and even told us that their adobo and lechon kawali takes hours to prep which explains why they tasted so good! I recommend the baked mussels, adobo ribs, and halo halo for dessert (which is HUGE btw!) don't forget to get calamansi juice to drink as well it's sooooo refreshing! I will have to drop by to try their drinks next time because they had a good selection! I was told that they get very busy especially on weekends so they recommend you make a reservation (luckily we came in on a slow day because we didn't make a reservation ahead of time) There is street parking available but it gets pretty busy on that street so I recommend spot hero or public transportation. read more

See all

We came here on a Wednesday night around 7pm. We made reservations a few minutes in advance on Yelp but they would have taken us anyway. We decided on this spot bc we were in the area looking for a new sofa and I wanted Asian food with alcohol haha! Overall the place was good! We started with the lumpia which was on par with a lot of Filipino spots. I had a glass of the Riesling and the fried pork belly. The rice was AMAZING. My husband got the burger and was not as impressed. There was a large group of people next to us who opted for some sort of Filipino feast served on banana leaves that had SO much variety. The waiter said it was $79pp and a minimum of 4 ppl. Something to consider for a celebration of some sorts. Overall our bill was reasonable considering we got alcohol and an app. read more

Kubo - Fried pork belly - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Ate here last night. Made a reservation here based off reviews but I should have looked at the menu prior. They dont serve Sinigang (my personal favorite Filipino dish) which is a red flag. It is like going to a Chinese restaurant and they dont serve fried rice. Sinigang and Pancit are the two most popular entrees for Filipinos. The restaurant itself does not look like your typical Filipino restaurant. The restaurant looks like a Greek or Mediterranean restaurant. Service last night was not good. Server made us feel rushed. Server was also short with us when we were asking if the Kansi soup tasted similar to Sinigang. He didn't seem like he wanted to answer a question. read more

------------------LOCATION: 5/5---------------- It's located in Wicker Park, which is a nice location. There's also parking on the street and a sign in the restaurant that said don't park in the lot because it'll be towed. --------------------FOOD: 5/5------------------- Appetizers: Fish Balls It tasted like the street food i would get and that's good! I usually get it with vinegar and when I asked, I was given the spicy vinegar, which was even amazing because I love spicy vinegar! The dish also came with their house aioli, which tasted good as well Entrees: Lechón Sisig Omg, this is the best lechón sisig I've ever ate. It came with chili and what I did was cut it up and mixed it with my sisig and it tasted amazing Skirt Steak Perfect way to cook the steak and very easy to eat. Most of the time it was chewy but this was perfect! -------------------SERVICE: 5/5------------------ Everyone was very welcoming and attentive. -----------------ATMOSPHERE: 5/5--------------- It had a nice, chill vibe. Love the rainbow flag --------------------PRICE: 5/5-------------------- With its portions and where it's at, I would say it's fair! Especially with how amazing the food is. =============OVERALL: 5.0/5.0=========== I would definitely come back here and recommend these to friends. I've added this restaurant to my favorite list in Google read more

See all

Had another great meal at Kubo. Tried the tuna ceviche for first time. Portion was generous and mango added wonderful tropical freshness! As always everything else was delicious. Sam directed us to best wine for wine pairing. Service was on spot. read more

Kubo - Tuna Ceviche and lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was excellent and the friendly service was amazing. The fact that they preemptively ask "do you have tickets for a show tonight?" is very kind and considerate. And we made our show in time thanks to them! read more

This was my first time going to a Filipino restaurant and it was definitely pleasant. There was a dinner party of some sort going on so it did get quite loud honestly. The service was very kind and someone came and explained what Halo Halo was and mixed it up for us. The food itself tasted great so would definitely go again. I will say our food did take a bit longer than anticipated but with that being said, it looked like they were making food for a lot of people. read more

Kubo - Halo-Halo - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Great food!!! Good service. Do yourself a favor and get the Halo-halo for dessert!!! Such a fun and traditional dessert!! read more

Kubo - Halo-Halo - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

This was my second time coming to Kubo, and it's definitely on my list of restaurants I'd return to! The first time I came here was for one of my girlfriends' birthdays, and we did the kamayan feast. THAT was an experience! It was a few years ago, so I don't remember every detail, but seeing the food laid out on the table like that and getting to eat in a communal hands-on (literally) way was something that I hope everyone gets to experience at least once! I made a reservation on a Saturday because I reallllllly wanted to try lechon kawali. I've tried making crispy pork belly at home, but I'm really not a master of frying (cue screaming when the oil splatters), and I knew this place would have it on the menu! We ordered the chicken lumpia as well as the longanisa burger. Chicken lumpia: Okay, so other reviews have said that it's not authentic because there's no pork, and it's obvious via responses from the owner that they are aware of this and the restaurant had to sacrifice some authenticity to cater to the neighborhood. I hope everyone gets to try pork lumpia as well, but I'm telling you...I've had both and the chicken ones here are SO GOOD. It wasn't overly greasy, and honestly the seasoning was still top notch. If you're a newbie to Filipino cuisine or even a seasoned foodie, this is a great place to start. Lechon kawali: I had no words. Was it heavy? Yes, it's pork belly, so of course it was heavy! Garlic rice on the side and the vegetables+vinegar sauce made for a perfect plate to balance out the fat and salt content. Another review mentioned that the rice to main ratio is perfect, and I have to say that I agree. I brought home leftovers, and when I finished it up, there was still just enough rice to pair with the meat. The pork belly was perfectly crisp, and super juicy. Definitely a must try for pork belly lovers. Longanisa burger: My boyfriend ordered this dish, and I got to try a bite and wasn't disappointed! A perfectly cooked egg with a sweet+savory patty on top of fluffy buttery bread. Also...they have the best kind of fries here too. I was shocked at how good they were. Reminiscent of duck fat fries I've had in the past, and even though we somehow had a few leftovers from those, they reheated perfectly crispy the next day (that's how you know a good fry from the bad!) They were generous in accommodating us arriving early for our reservation, and service was very friendly throughout the night. I also appreciated that she asked if we had a show to go to (a theater is near by, so I assume they wanted to make sure we wouldn't be late to an event if we had one! Very thoughtful and appreciated). It got very loud quickly as it got later into the night (a large group doing the kamayan feast pulled in!) but there's something to be said about places where you and your friends can go out to have an awesome time and also eat some great food :) I hope this restaurant survives far into the future and is able to share it's culture and cuisine to many more patrons! read more

See all

Pork ribs were ok. They were deep fried and sauced over. Garlic rice was really lacking in garlic flavor. And portion size was very small. Upon walking in it was really dark and dingy. Good thing the outdoor patio was open, it gave the dining experience more bright and pleasant. read more

My favorite part of leaving reviews is taking photos. I ate my food so fast, because the delicious smells emanating from everywhere around me had me ravenous, and I didn't get one photograph.... I'll save it for next time, and they can go ahead and get 5 stars all around! We started off with the lumpia, which came out in 4 pieces, but each piece was easily the size of 2-3 regularly sized lumpias. They were perfectly crisp and full of flavor. My husband had the chicken pancit and I had the adobo ribs. First, the pancit was really good and had that garlicky flavor I love. The ribs though..... These have to be some of the best ribs I've ever had. They had a great crunch when I bit into them, but they were also SO tender.... The sauce was soy & vinegar based, and I mixed it in with the garlic rice & veggies. I could not have been happier with my dish, I almost wanted to throw manners to the wind and lick my plate! Just kidding, but again, that sauce is addicting. I'll definitely be back, but I don't know if I can bring myself to order something else but these ribs. They also have them in an appetizer size, but I don't think that would be big enough for me. We finished off the meal with a crème brulee that was made with a citrus fruit that I had never tried, and I forgot the name of, but it was really delicious. My husband had a mezcal drink with raspberry that I ended up stealing and drinking 90% of. The staff was super nice, checked in on us multiple times, and when I was curious about the citrus they used in the dessert the bartender brought me a small glass to try. The parking that we found was street parking. We had to park about a block away on a Saturday night, but that was ok with me. This was a great date night, and I can't wait to come back for the Adobo ribs! read more

Server/Owner is not friendly, Rushing my order so he can chit chat with other table. Food is too pricey for its taste. Asked for drink when i said water only he smirk. Tried all filipino restaurant in the chicago area this is not worth coming back. read more

See all

My husband went from never having Filipino food before to insisting we look for it when we get back to Connecticut. Kubo caught my eye as I was browsing spots for our vacation and the picture of the Halo Halo caught my attention. The colorful placement looked like art to me and we had to come taste it. I'm so glad we did because it introduced us to Kubo. Husband got the Chicken Adobo, a solid classic dish for new comers to Filipino food to try. He devoured the whole thing. He loved the vegetables and doused the sauce with the signature garlic fried rice. I really enjoyed my Lechon Kawali and subbed out the garlic fried rice for white rice and added an egg. It made it a sort of breakfast effect on rice which is a classic I love. For us the star was the halo halo. It topped off our meal and we kept talking about Asian desserts as we slurped it down. We particularly loved the red and green pieces mixed together. The coconut flavors with chunks of sweet potato and ube really made the dessert shine. I'm still here thinking about it and wish we had this place in Connecticut so we can finish off our summer with Halo Halo every week. Not only is food good at Kubo, the service is friendly and welcoming. One of the owners came out and explained every dish. She even came and mixed our Halo Halo for us and told us the background on how she picked these Ingredients to mix. I also noticed both owners explaining Filipino cuisine and introducing it so people knew what to order and the stories behind what they're eating. That's phenomenal and made us very happy. As we listened, we became cheerleaders for the people who weren't sure if they wanted to try ube. Everyone loves ube; they did too. Had I had more stomach room I would've tried more. I'll be back next time I'm in town for sure. read more

See all