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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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
1 year ago
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
Honestly, I have mixed feelings about this place. On one hand, the food is pretty solid/tasty, albeit pretty damn pricey though. I first came here once in December of 2020 when I was visiting Chicago and remember how much the bill was for typical Filipino dishes and was like, man, I'd never go back here given the prices. The sisig was pretty good, but like $20! Fast forward to March of 2022. I now live in Chicago, lol... and literally less than a 3-4 minute walk from this place so I figured eventually I'd come back to try it again since I love Filipino food. I called them on the phone on a Thursday night, and the man I spoke with in the phone was a bit rude and short with me when I asked about their weekend bottomless mimosa specials. I'm sure the restaurant was busy, but if you want to retain customers or bring in new customer's, I'd expect more friendly attitudes. Joke's on me cause I came back here yesterday, on a Saturday, and didn't order food, but just drinks with a friend. We got a mimosa, Bloody Mary, and some beer, which were all on specials. Mimosas being $4, Bloody Mary being $8, and the beer of the month was $5 and it was draft (Begyle brewing). The man who served us didn't let us sit in the the patio because he said it wasn't open. I was a bit disappointed considering it was the first day above 65 degrees in Chicago during the late winter/early spring, but it's fine since we were sat towards the front in the window and he opened up the windows for us. The breeze was perfect. I really like that this place has a LGBTQ+ pride flag and that play some interesting and good music. While I don't think I'd be a frequent customer here because of the higher prices, I'm glad to have this in the neighborhood as an option because the food is good. On a side note, please don't come here expecting extremely authentic Filipino food. As the owner has mentioned, they have had to adapt to the neighborhood's taste buds, otherwise they would not survive, as plenty of non-Filipinos haven't had Filipino food before, so they really gotta market their food to where they are. There's literally a reason why this is like the only Filipino restaurant in the area. To recap, I'll for sure come back to try their bottomless mimosa deal which is currently $30 and includes as many mimosas as you desire plus an entree for an hour and 30 minute time frame. Will be back! read more
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Christine L.
Thank you for coming back and giving us a review. We cant open the…
2 years ago
The Kamayan experience was sooo incredible! As our group of 4 arrived, a massive platter of Filipino delights were spread on the table, including fried pompano, lechon sisig, fried shrimp, longganisa sausage, pork ribs, crispy chicken inasal, pancit, garlic rice, and so much more. My personal favorites included the lechon sisig, fried pompano, pork ribs, and shrimp. It truly was a feast with a variety of delicious flavors, and we all left feeling incredibly satisfied and full. For Kamayan, you will need to make a reservation through their website and send a separate text to inform them in advance. Be sure to come with an empty stomach as there is so much food waiting, and get ready to enjoy your meal with your hands--it adds to the fun! Throughout the experience, the owner Christine was incredibly friendly, taking the time to explain each dish and ensure we had an enjoyable dining experience. read more
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Christine L.
I am glad you enjoyed the experience! Come back for regular dining!
4 years ago
First time trying Filipino food and this was pretty good! The pork ribs adobo sauce was very flavorful and I really liked the rice LOL. Some of the portions like the lechon sisig (meat only) and vegetables were smaller than expected. Overall the food was a little on the oiler and saltier side for my taste, but others might disagree. The halo halo was a good portion for 2 and very refreshing :). Cute outdoor patio with low and high tables and cozy indoor dining area. The servers were very friendly and attentive. read more
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Christine L.
Thank you for your review!
Came here on a random Sunday after visiting the bittersweet bake shop right down the street. Got hungry saw the Filipino name on the sign and decided to give it a random try. We had no reservations and luckily there was only another couple there and also got lucky on a Sunday to find street parking right across the street. For a breakfast brunch time that we arrive the menu still is very extensive lots of choices and very authentic as far as the naming and what is described in the ingredients and accompaniments. We truly enjoyed our brunch here and would definitely come back. The pricing is very fair considering the area. And when you think about all the other competition for Filipino food this definitely sticks to the core the traditional keeping it clean and My family and I really enjoyed it. read more
2 years ago
If you're in Chicago, this Filipino restaurant is a must-visit. Owned and run by Chef Christine, it offers delicious and authentic Filipino cuisine right in the heart of the Midwest. During our visit, Christine was incredibly welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. We tried several dishes, including the curry shrimp, lechon kawali, and calamari, all of which were fantastic. I can't wait to return on my next trip to Chicago! Great view read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
For ambiance and service they deserve 5 stars!! I want to make clear I never tried Phillipino food! Based on prior reviews I decided to give it a try! I don't think I want to go again. Food wise tasty but did not really enjoyed Drinks were below average for location. However I think place is good if you are into that kind of food. read more
3 years ago
I want to start out saying the food was amazing . We were a group of 6 and 4 of our friends had never done this feast before and they absolutely LOVED IT. Even better than the food was the owners and staff. What a gem and so glad we have been here a few times and manyyyy more 100000000 stars if we couldd read more
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Christine L.
Thank you very much and hoping to see you again!
3 years ago
If you are looking for authentic Filipino food and you've had it before, maybe you are a Filipino cook, or you have been and dined in any Filipino restaurants like Max's or any other.... then this is not the place to go... If you have never tried Filipino food, then this will probably be OK.... I feel this is more "fusion" I made a reservation on Yelp Saturday evening, and we were here Sunday noon (Sep 10) basically starving! My very first tip: if you want to do Kamayan ( using your hand to eat ) which my niece wanted to experience.... You have to call in 2 days prior .... Sad!! My niece was so disappointed -- she just won a huge Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition, and she came all the way from Rhode Island to Chicago to try "Kamayan" Welp... it is what it is... Second disappointment is the menu... Tip #2 If you are looking for the popular dishes like Sinigang na Baboy Kare-Kare Kaldereta Dinuguan Nilaga Menudo Fresh Lumpia And many more ... They DONT serve it here We spent $330+ tip but we were not impressed. As you can see the receipt, there's only 5 of us but we almost purchased everything on the menu lol... If you are looking for crispy sisig... they have it sizzling but not crispy 1/5 Tortang Talong is just egg on top... no ground meat so it's mehhhh 1/5 Appetizers - seafood balls, chicken egg roll are underwhelming ....1/5 Tocino, and langonisa... I've had better 2/5 Kansi soup was good 3/5 Langonisa burger with egg 2/5 The only thing we all liked is the tuna ceviche 4/5 Pansit canton and pancit bihon 3/5 Halo halo is expected to be decent 3/5 The most disappointing thing is... the manager serving us put his own tip on the bill LOL $60,19 hahaha We usually tip 20-25% He shot himself on the foot and got a lower tip. LOL Check my reviews, we always eat out in $$$ majority of the time ... so we know how to tip Are we ever coming back, most likely not. This is just my family's opinion, you can certainly try their food.... We love supporting local businesses especially Filipino businesses. We were just disappointed here, will probably try somewhere else in Chicago next time. read more
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Christine L.
Thank you for your review. I am sorry that this is not what you…
3 years ago
Great food options and variety of Filipino food. Definitely satisfies the cravings since we don't have many options in Milwaukee at all so good to know this place isn't TOO far. For a sit down Filipino restaurant I enjoyed it, but I also would be just as happy to get food from Grill City! But like I said, this is a great place for groups so you can share entrees! Pricing is reasonable for portion size too. Service was amazing. It was one bartender handling all the bar seaters and dining room (albeit not too busy) but he was fast and attentive. Food also came out fast and hot! Would come again with friends :) read more
Came here today this Monday night and had a fabulous experience! As soon as the owner saw us walking up he brought out the dog bowl for my pup! Service was quick and the food was flavorful! Items I think you should definitely order are the lumpia, fried shrimp, elderflower martini. They have an extensive drink / food menu with a little something for everyone Sam the owner was sooo kind and made us feel right at home! I loved the ambiance of the patio too ! It is fully covered and would be the perfect place for a group! Loved this place and will be back again and again! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
First time dining at Kubo and I enjoyed my food. Everything came out hot, the lechon sisig was extremely flavorful. The patio's ambiance was nice for a hot summer day. This restaurant is very low key and you may not notice it unless you've heard of it before. The service was pretty good too. read more
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Christine L.
Thanks and come back again soon! We have great brunch deal, $40…
1 year ago
We celebrated my husband's birthday at Kubo Chicago. Owner Christine was so helpful with our reservations and order. The Kamayan feast was delicious and freshly prepared right before us. It was our first time to eat Kamayan style at a restaurant as a family. We especially enjoyed the tuna ceviche, shrimp, mussels, and lechon sisig. The pineapple boat with fruit and mangos added a nice fresh touch. We topped it off with a comforting halo halo dessert. The music had great vibe as well! I would have loved to have a little more lighting to see what we were actually eating. But, we overall enjoyed our experience read more
3 years ago
Took my Hmong wife and her family here. Most of them have never had Filipino food before. We did the boodle fight. Maaaaan if you're thinking about doing this, just do it. All of the food was good, the service was amazing, the place was clean, and the atmosphere was on point. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Excellent food, drink and service! We first came here over six years ago for their opening, the quality and excellence remains. Highly recommend. Tonight we started with the Kubo martini, one gin and one vodka. We had short ribs, followed by beef, shank stew, and Filipino noodles with longganisa. Give it a try! read more
4 years ago
The food at kubo was phenomenal, and the staff were so friendly! This would be a great spot for a date night or to introduce someone to introduce Filipino food to. The chicken lumpia were gigantic and came out fast. I loved the adobo ribs and lechon. The ribs were so tender, savory and sweet. The adobo sauce was quite addictive. The lechon came with two sauces: a vinegar sauce and a thicker sauce that was similar to honey mustard but actually made with pate (liver paste). I liked the pate sauce more. The halo halo was very sweet and tasty, they have a separate bowl and the staff even mixed it up for us. This place is a solid two dollar signs, you'll be super full after a 3-course meal since the portions are good. There are plenty of parking on the street here too. We made a reservation for about 5:30pm on a Saturday, but it wasn't super necessary as it was not very packed then. read more
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Christine L.
Thank you very much!
2 years ago
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Christine L.
Thanks Carolyn! Come back for more!
3 years ago
First off, the food is amazing. The calamari was plentiful and had great flavor. The lumpia's were decent size and shareable. The Lechon kawali was absolutely delicious. Juicy and the skin had a nice crunch to it without it being overwhelming. The drinks were nicely crafted and had some special Filipino elements to them. The service was quick, attentive, and super super friendly and down to earth. It was fantastic just talking to them conversationally and they made me feel like home. The restaurant itself was unique and homey. It even had outside dining which was popular! We sat inside this time but hopefully we can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful Chicago summer weather. And believe me, there will be a next time! And a next time after that... read more
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Christine L.
Great! Thank you. Summer weather is here, time to come back
4 years ago
I came back to Chicago for the holidays and went out because my nephews and I were craving good Filipino food. We saw the good reviews at Kubo and was really excited to try it out. The review is not based on Kamayan that needs 2 days ahead of time for reservation. The quality of the food is above average but not phenomenal. The 3 star review is because of the small portions for the price. Even the garlic rice portion for each dish is literally half a cup. After eating 2 appetisers and 6 entrees = $300 and we were still hungry. So off to Seafood City we went. read more
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Christine L.
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This place is great if you are going to see a show. Definitely on the expensive side but they really pay attention to when you need to go so you don't miss anything. Delicious food and boozy drinks. Lots of dishes i've never tried. Would go back to try more! read more
3 years ago
This review is long overdue! I LOVE this place! Best martinis in Chicago, amazing food and the service is just as great! The owner is super nice as well as all the staff. If I lived closer, I would come more often but it's always on my list when I am in the area. My fav martinis are blueberry, passion fruit and the margarita one. Honestly, can't go wrong with any of the martinis. Just know, you will feel it halfway through your first drink. Lol For food, I have not had anything that I didn't like. Staff will happily explain anything on the menu in detail. The owner is very passionate about the quality of food and drinks they serve. I always enjoy my time here and hope to see more people come out and support this great business. read more
This is such a fun spot for great food! There's a nice patio so this is perfect for the summer. The best part is the food - we got to try a couple different Filipino dishes and they were all so good! We came for brunch and had a great experience. For main dishes we got the Filipino bangsilog (fried milk fish) and longsilog (Filipino sausage). Both of these dishes were so tasty!! The milk fish had great flavor and texture, it was crispy on the outside and super tender on the inside. The sausage also had really good flavor, it was savory and had a hint of sweetness. I personally liked the sausage dish better but you can't go wrong with either. They both came with sides of fried garlic rice, fried eggs, and tomato and onion and they were the perfect compliments to the milk fish and sausage. We also tried the halo halo dessert since we were curious to see what it's like and I'm glad we got it! This dessert is a shaved ice and ube ice cream base and topped with red bean, coconut, and various fruit jellies. The ice cream was so good and this dessert was really fun to eat. I don't know many other places in Chicago that specialize in Filipino cuisine, so I'm glad I found this place and got to try some new food! I'd definitely recommend trying this place and I'm looking forward to coming back to try dinner/appetizer dishes. read more
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Christine L.
Thank you very much.
6 years ago
There was many great things to say about this restaurant. First the customer service was great. The waiter suggested some really tasty things to us as this was our first time eating this cuisine. He was also very enthusiastic and friendly. The grilled longanissa was so tasty. It was tender and great flavor. For me it's hard to find a great sausage that's not to porky or gamey. This was it. We also had the Pork Ribs Adobo. They were decent, but I felt they would have been cooked a tinch less. The chicken egg rolls & ten accompanying sauce were tasty. The waiter also suggested a noodle dish that I forgot the name to. It was a party in the mouth. I cannot wait to experience more Filipino food. I'll definitely be seeking out that sausage. I haven't stopped thinking about this meal since. read more
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Christine L.
Thank you. This is why we opened a Filipino restaurant the…
2 years ago
Delicious kamayan! We had a group of 10 so we had a feast. Everything was delicious and my favorite were the mussels. This was a perfect taste of home away from home and a great place for a large gathering. The staff was so friendly and made sure everything was perfect for us upon arrival. read more
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Christine L.
Im glad you enjoyed it!!! Come back soon
Pear martini This was sweet and refreshing. Tasted like juice. I could barely taste the alcohol and at the bottom was a cherry. Bourbon ginger martini A little stronger but still good. You can taste the bourbon ginger and Vodka but it was good. The waitress had recommended it and we are glad she did. Tuna cerviche This was good. It had diced bell peppers in it and had a strong taste of ginger. The tuna was cut up into large chunks. I feel like if it was diced a little smaller it would have been perfect. The chips tasted fresh but were small so it was hard to get everything on the chip, since the tuna chunks were very large. I ended up cutting the tuna up into smaller pieces so I can get all of the flavors. Fried shrimp with aoli Shrimp was large and lightly beaded which tasted great! This came with aoli sauce which I personally was not a fan of but my friends were. I thought the shrimp by itself tasted great. Fried calamari This was heavily breaded with not much meat. I tried different pieces and for some reason tasted more of the breading that's the meat. Pancit This was good. This came with chicken and shrimp and lots of noodles. Te flavoring was perfect and tasted just like authentic Pancit Pompano (fish) Crunchy with a sweet & sour sauce. The presentation was great and the seasoning was perfect. This was everyone's favorite Adobo chicken Same seasoning as the pork. I personally like the taste of chicken more so I did like this more than the pork. The meat fell off the bone so easily and was perfectly cooked Pork adobo Sweet and savory the meat fell off the bone. We got this on the house because they miss heard us and we got it anyways. Service They would check on us all throughout the night. The appetizers took 15 min to come out but the main meals took awhile. I knew this was going to happen based on others review. I was assuming because the amount of people increased shortly after we got our appetizer. read more
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Christine L.
Thanks for coming!
4 years ago
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Christine L.
Thank you very much for enjoying Kubo. Come back again for outdoor…
My cousin and I came here after been wanting to for some time now. Ambiance: Intimate indoor seating with some tables and bar seats. Covered patio seating as well, which was a good size and had a bomb playlist going (Destiny's Child, Rihanna, PCD, etc haha). Service: The host/waiters were very nice and friendly. They had us leave our cart inside by the door and we felt like it was safe enough to do so. Food: We shared their Pork Adobo Ribs and Lechon Sisig. The ribs had a typical "Filipino bbq" smell which is nostalgic for us. It wasn't dry and tasted crisp in some areas. Yummy! The sisig was one of the better ones I've tried in Chicago. It had a good amount of pork and was flavorful. My cousin thought it could've been more salty by adding more soy sauce but her tolerance is high; for me it was perfect. Wish it was less oily though! Our faces were slick afterwards. Both dishes went well with the garlic fried rice. From their extensive drink list, I chose the Kubo Martini and K had the Mango Mojito. Both were mango-based and refreshing. I'm not usually a fan of martinis but this one was my most favorite I've tried. It tasted like they used the canned mango juice instead of real fruit, and I'm not mad at it. And it was made with vodka instead of gin, which mixed well with the mango. We didn't have time for dessert but I would come back for a halo-halo fix or more drinks and 'pulutan'!! read more
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Christine L.
Thank you for your review. Come back for some dessert soon.
We went here to celebrate on a Friday night, and every dish that we ordered was confirmation that we picked the right place. This is Filipino food elevated to an artistic place, with the same integrity of flavor as the traditional dishes. I'd say the same about the inventive cocktails: lychee, mango, pineapple, etc. I can't say enough good things about the attentiveness of service, as well as the rice! I can count the number of Filipino restaurants that provide the perfect rice to ulam ratio on one hand, and Kubo is excellent at that. No more, no less -- just the perfect amount of rice to complement your meal without any sayang (waste). Big fan. read more
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Christine L.
I appreciate how you love everything! Thank you!
4 years ago
Came here with friends to catch up while in Chicago and sat on their enclosed patio, which was nice. There were several large groups (8+ people) and the restaurant seemed to accommodate everyone well. Half of our party also showed up 20 min early, but they were able to seat them right away while waiting for the rest. Remember that this is a Filipino-American restaurant, so it is not truly authentic Filipino food like the home cooked filipino food I had growing up in my filipino family. The food was good, the pancit and the halo-halo was the best of what we ordered. They also have Calamansi juice (similar to lemonade but a little sweeter), which I recommend to people new to Filipino culture to try. Not sure if I would come back if I'm craving Filipino food, but it is a decent choice for people new to Filipino food. read more
3 years ago
After attending the White Sox game, we returned to our son's Wrigleyville apartment Sunday afternoon (7-30-23) and were decided where to eat dinner. I searched for Bayan Ko restaurant on Montrose Avenue but read it was already closed (5:00 pm) so my son recommended Kubo which was closer and open. We arrived and discovered a disco party was happening on the patio. The host/owner asked if wanted to sit inside for a quieter setting but we declined as we wanted to join the party!! The patio had a great DJ playing terrific mixes as a big group was colorfully dancing and celebrating a groovy occasion of some sort. I was floored to see beer from the Philippines, including San Miguel and Red Horse on the menu and ordered the San Mig Lite. We started with the Tuna Ceviche, or "kinilaw" which was tasty and had nice chunks of tuna meat. We also had the Shrimp Curry, Lechon Kawali, Sizzling Kansi, and Longanisa burger, which were all delicious. We can't wait to go back for the weekend brunch with unlimited mimosas! Also we'll have to try the boodle fight with a big group sometime soon! Especially, on DJ afternoons! Only shot at Kubo is there are only two single occupant bathrooms which resulted in waiting in a line that encroached into the busy dining area. The service was good though the owner/host mentioned that they were short-handed that night. The great weather and groovy vibe made for a memorable dinner out regardless! read more
I was here for breakfast 091220. I had the eggplant omelette and would highly recommend it. I also got a side of sausage that was in the sweet side but not as sweet as traditional Filipino sausage. But what really made the meal was the halo halo desert - the best. It's shaved ice with sugary fruit and ice cream. You will like it. read more
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7 years ago
It was raining buckets the evening we stopped in to catch a friend's show across the street at 773. Wife had the pancit, I had the pork ribs adobo. Big disappointment with the pancit was teeny tiny baby shrimp they used in the dish. We may be self admitted seafood snoots, but don't come at us with the teeny tiny baby "shrimpt", it is an immediate turn off and hard to take you seriously. The pork adobo was actually tasty and the meat was very tender and fell right off the bone. I also enjoyed the cabbage mix salad they served as a side, the rice side that came with it was boring and bland. I tried a Filipino negra beer off the menu at $7 and enjoyed it. The wife opted for the french martini at $10 (it was heavy on the chambord). The crowd was older when we first arrived, but then became more mixed as the evening progressed. The atmosphere was nothing special, wood floor, tables and chairs, pics/paintings, and some Halloween decorations. Upon arrival, we were seated at a back table facing both the bathrooms and the kitchen, odd choice. Normally we would have moved but at this point, after commuting down town in the rain and mess and parking we were just glad to be out of it. We placed our umbrellas under the small table when we were seated, which I think caused concern for the staff, so they offered to place our umbrellas in a bucket at the front door and then mopped the floor near our table. Nice touch but the action seemed reactive and seemingly oblivious to the weather outside (it rained all evening/early morning). As it was, I could see that the back of the kitchen was open to the outside from my point of view at my table, I just thought it was odd. Throughout our dinner, the staff would clear and clean table spaces and arrange the tables and chairs. I found this to be disrupting because it created a lot of noise due to the wood floors. It ultimately distracted from both the meal and the dining experience in my opinion; and the staff once again, seemed oblivious to the effect of the action. As for price, I actually thought it was reasonably priced for where it is located, but the entrée portions seemed small for the price. I suspect they really want you to order a bunch of apps, which is where a good portion of their profit margin lies in my estimation. read more
2 years ago
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1232 W Belmont Ave
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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 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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