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Kubo

4.2 (321 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Kit C.

We visited on the weekend when they were preparing for a drag show. The restaurant staff seemed very busy and our food took an hour to arrive. Maybe they should have hired an extra set of hands to help when hosting a show could be busy. Anyhow, good was decent. My favorite was the chicken adobo, sauce was delicious. Lechun was also tasty although the portion is small for its price. The chicken lumpia and the chicken bicol express were on the salty side. Overall not bad experience with the food.

Eric W.

A Belated post from over the summer , our family got together with some of our friends and we had a full-on Filipino kamayan feast! A very reasonable cost per person , And you get the full menu from meats, seafood, veggies, and more. ! Even though you have so much food make sure you save room for the very delicious halo halo dessert. #Filipino #HiddenGems

L L.

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 (taro) 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.

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Frank T.

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.

Chicken Adobo
Claire J.

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!

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Brian T.

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.

Halo halo
Clarissa C.

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.

Kamayan experience!
Thomas L.

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!

Fried Zucchini
Sarah M.

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!

Elaine L.

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.

Interior
Anthony D.

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!

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Justine C.

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!

Chicken Adobo
Donna F.

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!

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the friendly, welcoming staff, inviting atmosphere, and authentic Filipino cuisine. The cocktail and drink selection is also praised.

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Thank you Jacqueline.

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Thank you Chase. It was our pleasure to make your night special.

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Glad that you love it! Come back soon for regular menu.

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Thank you and visit us again for brunch and other dishes !

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Thank you! All pups and doggy loves our patio!

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Thank you!

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It was great having you try our food! Come back soon!

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Ask the Community - Kubo

What is the capacity of the restaurant? Thinking of potentially hosting a rehearsal dinner.

Winter time 64 indoor Summer time 70 outdoor plus indoor

Hi Christine... we're coming for dinner tomorrow night... what are the parking options around there? Thanks!

Street parking and limited restaurant parking

I see that you have a full bar, but wanted to see if you might have a byob with corkage fee option?

Our apology, but no

Hello again! Is kamayan still not available at this time? Thank you again

We are back serving kamayan again. It is $59 per person plus tax and tip. It will come out to $78 per person.

Is kamayan still available? If so, how much is per head now? Is there a minimum number of people to attend?

We were going to bring it back and with another spike in Covid cases we have to push back again.

Is their patio completely enclosed and heated?

We have 2 patio, one is outdoor with roof and other side is covered with doors open. Both are heated.

How old do you have to be to enter?

It’s a restaurant, any age can come.

How much does the boodle meal usually cost? do you have options for a boodle meal good for 4-5 people? what are the choices? we are planning to eat there soon.

$36 per person plus tax and service charge. minimum of 3 guest and the menu is in our website www.kubochicago.com. Please give us a call to reserve the dining at least 24 hrs in advance .

What's in the kamayan menu?

It’s a long list. You can text me at +17084314512 or check out our website www.kubochicago.com, it’s on the menu. You will love it !

How much for Malayan feast?

Kamayan Feast is $36 per person. Please check out our website for food included. 24 hours notice .

Hi, it's my birthday next Thursday and it will just me and my best friend going to dinner as the bigger celebrations are on different nights. I am Filipina American and have always wanted to have the kamayan experience. Can we do it with just two?

We can accommodate but may not be able to give ceviche and pancit. Please text me directly at 7084314512for faster reply

Hello, We are planning to have a kamayan style lunch at Kubo. What is the per head charge and what food is included?

Can you text me instead, I can’t attach a picture message here. 7084314512

How much is the boodle boddle and is it worth it?

$36 per person. It has a lot of variety of food. For the location where it’s at, it is worth it !

Do they have vegetarian and vegan options? I want my family to enjoy Filipino food but like most Eastern cuisine culturally there's animal products and most of my family is vegetarian or vegan.

We can make some items vegetarian and vegan but we don’t have a lot of options. We can make a couple of the pasta vegetarian and we can make some stir fried veggies for the vegan. We have veggie eggrolls for vegetarian.

Is the place large enough to host a party of 20 people?

Yes, they have a nice patio that can easily hold 20-30 people.

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