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    Ruby's Fast Food

    4.4 (419 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino, Fast Food
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Myra Y.

    It's been years since I've been to Ruby's. I came with my daughters and let them choose what we were having for lunch. We started with the bbq pork, then the fried pompano, palabok and lechon kawali. The bbq pork was a little different than I'm used to. The pompano had a really great tomato, salted egg side that came with it. Overall the food was great and we had a good amount left over to share with hubby at home. Ruby's is a bit of a drive from us, but definitely another Filipino option for us while in the area.

    Lesley Anne Y.

    First time dining in in this place. And it was really nice the food was great I think the diamond food was better than the food they sell for takeout. My favorite is kare kare made of oxtail, soranghon with prawns, they're egg rolls is actually very tasty and not too pricey. I miss the melon juice so much that was so refreshing. We also had the crispy pata, and palabok. Service was great. The place was small but very clean. The only issue would be the parking it's very limited because it's a street parking. I would definitely come back to eat here again. Happy eating!

    Sisig
    Linda C.

    What a perfect way to celebrate Filipino food mouth with friends with Filipino classic breakfast. The portion for the price is great and worth it. Everything came out quickly and delicious. The vibe was very chill inside with Filipino music playing. They do have 2 separate doors. The door far toward the end is for takeout orders and the door in the middle is for dine in.

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    Reg C.

    Simply always the best Filipino food restaurant in Chicago for many years. The owner and Chef Nikki is always awesome and the workers too.

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    Madeleine A.

    Finally tried this local gem in Irving Park! I went on a Sunday afternoon & the place was not busy but had a steady flow of customers. The food hit the spot! I'm Palabok ethusiast & it definitely met my standards & thought the chicharron not crushed was a new but nice texture crunch to the meal. The sinigang was a good amount of sour but friend said it felt a bit salty. Tasted better the second day as a leftover though!

    Crispy Pata
    Amy L.

    The portion sizes here are huge and so worth it! We got the crispy pata (look at the size of that!) and palabok for the mains and a BBQ chicken and BBQ pork skewer. Both skewers were tender and delicious. The garlic fried rice that comes with the crispy pata was also surprisingly my favorite thing - I know it's just rice but it was absolutely delicious and they give you sooo much. The service was great and very friendly!

    Pork Sisig, Pancit Bihon, Lumpia Shanghai
    Bryan Y.

    I finally got to try Ruby's Fast Food, and it was worth the wait! I brought my friend's parents, who were visiting from Ecuador, to give them a taste of Filipino cuisine. We ordered a few dishes to share, and the portions were generous. The food took me back home--it was absolutely delicious, especially the lechon kawali, which was cooked to perfection. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you for making our dining experience so enjoyable! I also tried the cassava and flan for dessert--both were the perfect way to end our meal. I'm already planning to come back and try the halo-halo, but I was too full this time around!

    Melon Melon Juice
    Bernadette C.

    I've tried Ruby's years ago when they were at their original location (can't remember where that was), so I wanted to try them out again now that I'm back in Chicago. I ordered takeout - melon melon juice, Mixsilog (included with tapa, longonisa, and tocino), and not pictured, palabok. The reason for 4 stars: Trying to order over the phone was a bit harder, as the guy who I was speaking to couldn't hear what I was saying... they do ask you pay over the phone for pick up, which I understand to an extent, but I was just trying to place the order so I can go pick it up. I had asked to see if I can just pay when I got there, I guess that's not an option. The guy did offer me a free dessert when I got there, but I wish with all the trouble of trying to place the order, they would've just let me pay in store. Another reason was that it was hot when you entered the restaurant. I'm glad I got takeout, as I would not be comfortable eating in being that hot. The melon melon juice was super refreshing, I grew up drinking this with my family. The Mixsilog & palabok were definitely generous portions and can last you a few meals if eating by yourself - all in all delicious.

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    Kenneth K.

    3.5 stars. The restaurant had a welcoming and inviting atmosphere, with friendly staff that made us feel at home. We arrived around 11:30 AM, and by noon, there was a large group of people waiting for seating. We ordered four dishes, two of which came with a notice that they might take up to 30 minutes to prepare. While waiting, we enjoyed Lumpia Shanghai and the combination Pancit, which were served first. Lumpia and pancit was good. When our Lechon was okay. The slime as crispy but the meat was a little dry. Our daughter said it was too chewy for her which I agree. As for sinigang soup,(tamarind based soup) which I was looking forward to trying, turned out disappointing because it was too sour for our taste, even for someone who typically enjoys pickled foods. Would we come back? It depends who going to pay?

    Longsilog
    Scholastica G.

    My favorite Filipino spot to go to! They have a really good Filipino menu and you can tell they cook from the heart! Definitely, coming back here!

    Crispy Pata
    Frank T.

    I was dying for crispy pata and lichen kawali since leaving the SF Bay area a year and half ago. Wow this place doesn't disappoint on the food and portion size. The service started out a little slow. We waited about 10 minutes to have the server take our order. He was very friendly though so made up for the wait. We started with the lumpia which were wonderful. You get 12 with a sweet chili dipping sauce. I like them rolled a little bigger but no big deal. The palabok was new for us and while it was decent, It seemed like it needed chicken or something instead of just the egg and chicharrons. It came by itself and we waited for the pata and lechon for another 10 minutes. The noodles were then too cold. The cook/chef didn't time the dishes which would have been better. So we just sat there letting the noodles cool until the rest of the food was delivered. The pata and lechon were outstanding. OMG lots of crispy skin and moist meat. Lots of food. I was in heaven. It's BYOB, they are waiting for their liquor license. The one issue was that the door opens right into the dining area. No wind break. So the food cools down quick and it's a huge draft when anyone leaves or enters. Really uncomfortable since we sat right in the draft path. In the winter don't sit by the door. Food= 4.5 stars Service = 3

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    Ernie H.

    Lunch specials are really good value. The portions are gigantic. The eggrolls were really fresh delicious. The Kare Kare and pork bbq were both amazing. Both thick and Rich sauce. This could have fed 2 people. The salmon in lemon sauce was fine.

    Mixsilog
    Michael B.

    Quick breakfast in Albany Park. Fabulous Filipino breakfast. 3 meats, garlic rice and an over easy egg. A hearty meal Savory and Sweet. Ordered online and it was simple. Friendly counter folks got me in and out quickly. Small efficient pick up area was very clean.

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    Great food. You get a lot for the price and if you like Filipino food it's a must stop in the Windy City

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    The Service was great, but the lumpia needs more flavor. Leaving a review to log where to find lumpia

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    Very efficient and fast. Good communication. I will be bringing business back to this place.

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    Ask the Community - Ruby's Fast Food

    Cna I make an order? No one is picking up at this time?

    +1 773-539-2669 Someone always answers. If not, they are closed for the day.

    Ia it byob?

    i guess so but i wouldn't drink booze there. no toilets!!!!!

    Is this a buffet?

    They are a buffet on Saturday & Sunday. The buffet is something like $8.45/person.

    Guys? Kindly confirm if they are still in business. Pls message us asap Been calling but no one's…

    Yes they are open. They're just extremely busy.

    Looks like this place has shut down. Number is not working. I went there today (1/20/18, Saturday, 11:45am) and they are closed. Can anyone confirm whether or not they are still in business? Loved the place!

    They were only closed for a little while. They're back open again!

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    Believe the hype. Such a cool place with great Filipino food & pastries…read more We usually get there around 8am or so. They open at 9. The line starts around then or earlier. I get the egg,cheese,& hash brown sandwich. The fluffy egg is magic. Potato bun is soft. Hash brown is crispy. The Ube latte is delicious hot or iced. But the star of the show is the pastries. That huckleberry basque is my favorite. Fast, friendly service. The outdoor patio is adorable. They bring your food out to you. Oh yeah, they stop some of the breakfast items at noon though. Go early.

    Had to try this place when I was in town. Heard about crazy wait times to eat there in person, so I…read moreordered online for pick up as soon as they opened at 9am. By the time I completed my order, the pickup time was 12:15pm. However, it's nice to order from wherever you are and know what time to swing by for your pickup. When I got there, the line wasn't as crazy as I've seen photos of, but it was still long. You get to walk inside past the line for online pick up. There's a sign on the counter. They make any drinks you order fresh when you get there, and it's really quick too! Service was very friendly and fast inside! The ube latte was one of the best ube flavors I've had in an ube latte before. Highly recommend! I had it iced. The pork belly adobo (only available on weekends I think) was a little disappointing. It's very possible it wasn't that great because it might've been sitting a few minutes before I picked it up and then it was 15-20 minutes uber back to my hotel to eat it. Food is always better when eaten fresh, so I don't fault them for it. The egg was perfectly cooked. I thought the pork belly would be cut in bigger chunks like their photos online, but they were cut very small. I want to try the breakfast sandwich next time I'm in town. The chocolate chip cookie with dark and white chocolate was big, soft, and yummy. I also got the banana tart which was SO good. It was not what I expected, but the flavors and textures were spot on. They have some benches on the side of their restaurant so if you do online order for pickup, I'd recommend trying to grab a spot there and eat the food fresh. I would recommend the baked goods and ube latte, not sure about the hot food until I can go back and try more menu items.

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    4.3(122 reviews)
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    BBQ Skewers: tender chicken thighs and the perfect amount of sweet glaze…read more Lumpia Shanghai: the crispiness was perfection and the sauce was so good, it was like a slightly sweet vinaigrette Lechon Kawali: so crispy on the outside and the pork was juicy and tender inside, the sauce helps give flavor and softens the crispiness of the the pork Ropa Vieja: the shredded beef brisket was cooked to perfection but was very salty, eat it with the sweet plantains and rice and it reduces the saltiness taste, sweet plantains are black but not burnt, garlic rice is tasty Adobo wings: messy but worth it, delicious Saffron cream cheese flan: very sweet, but also had salt on top, texture is thick and smooth and melts in your mouth Halo Halo Banana Split: pandan ice cream is so good, loved the shredded coconut and the rice crispies to add the crunch, the fried banana lumpia was so good Hibiscus ginger cooler: slightly sweet and so refreshing, can def taste the hibiscus Pandan Mojito: slightly sweet and has like an aloe after taste Table reservations are for 90 minutes only and they give you a 20 min warning. Order quickly! You can sit at the bar if your time is up and still want to hang out afterwards. Highly recommend getting the $30 prix fixe menu (reasonably priced) and ordering one more dish from the menu for two people. We left feeling very full and satisfied if you're super hungry. Love the decor inside and very tropical with its palm leaves wallpaper. Latin music gives an upbeat atmosphere. There are two locations for Bayan Ko. One is a diner and the other place is for a more private tasting menu. I accidentally went in there instead of the diner place.

    Had a quick yet nice and relaxing Sunday lunch here. We really enjoyed the tocino plate - very…read morebalanced, comforting, and flavorful. The tocino was perfectly seasoned and cooked, and paired so well with the garlic rice. We also tried the lumpias and pork belly adobo. Maybe not the best versions we've ever had, but still definitely tasty and satisfying. They also offer sweeter brunch-style dishes like ube pancakes, which looked fun and unique. Overall, we liked this cute, bright neighborhood spot and would happily come back again.

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    Food here is amazing. Traditional Filipino breakfast in the best way. Lugau was delicious and comes…read morewith every meal. Eggs were cooked perfectly, and the tacino was very flavorful. Steak was what they were known for and def recommend. Service was solid. Food came out pretty quick for how busy they were. No reservations and we went on a busy Sunday. Waited about 45min. The place is clean but a little crowded. A little loud but not unbearable. They have some outside seating too. Definitely come here if you're in the mood for some Filipino food.

    We came by as a party of 3 around 7am on a Friday morning after a redeye flight on Spirit (rip) and…read moreoh my gosh was this the perfect pick me up to get our Chicago trip started!! This is also my friend's favorite Filipino spot as well, and my expectations were absolutely met! The complimentary soup was warm, filling, and amazingly seasoned with the perfect rice ratio. I opted for the loganisa breakfast, their sweet sausage (which I thought tasted similar to nem nướng) and it was great with their garlic rice and scrambled eggs on top. Then their tomato onion salad (tastes similar to pico de gallo) was a great acidic side to the sweet sausage and soft egg. The champorado was a delicious sweet dessert to finish it off! My friend got the bangus, fried milkfish, and I got to try a bite. It was crispy, soft on the inside, and perfectly seasoned as well. If I'm ever in the area again I'll for sure get the rest of their menu!

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    4.5(224 reviews)
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    Moody, fine dining Filipino restaurant in ravenswood/north center Chicago…read more The experience of this place really starts when you enter the restaurant. I was a big fan of the interior. Dark moody lighting with warm colored lamps really sets the tone for the meal you are about to eat. Service was incredibly kind and attentive. Everyone's so lovely. The food is exactly what you'd expect - elevated Filipino and overall INCREDIBLE. Here's what we got/my thoughts. Coco ginger daiquiri - 5/5 - really refreshing. You could taste each component of the drink which was fun to experience. Sisig - 4/5 - I'll start by saying I'm really particular about my sisig. For sisig to be a 5 for me, it *has* to be crunchy. And that's the only thing this sisig was missing. For coming out on a sizzling plate, it was a little too wet, even after the sizzling. Despite this though, the flavors were there and they were delicious. Garlic rice - 5/5 - best garlic rice I've ever had in my life. Just get it. That's all I have to say. Pancit canton - 4/5 - if I'm being honest, it's hard to really elevate pancit canton. But this was a good attempt, it just seemed to be missing something to put it over the top. Really appreciated the fresh vegetables with the noodles. Lumpia - 5/5 - like pancit canton, it seems hard to elevate lumpia but they freaking did it. This was so good. The filling was nice and juicy and had great flavor. Kare Kare - 5/5 - Kare Kare was my favorite dish growing up but I've never experienced it elevated to such a high level until boonies. The meat was so tender, cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. The vegetables being carmelized was also quite the treat. Didn't realize until after the fact that the sauce isn't made with peanuts, so huge plus that gives our peanut allergic friends the opportunity to experience such an amazing dish. So well done.

    This was a great, cozy spot to try a different take on Filipino food. Being a Filipina myself, I'm…read moretorn between labeling it because I feel like some of the dishes are more Filipino-inspired while others are definitely elevated-Filipino. Either way, it's a good place to try a twist on your favorites or dip into something new. I especially appreciated that there were a lot of vegetarian options which is hard to find in Filipino food, like our "veggie" lumpia usually has small bits of meat in it, lol. We were warmly welcomed, seated relatively quickly, and the service was attentive and timely. The place is cozy and on the dark side so my pics aren't the greatest. We had the Inihaw ng Talong which is basically grilled eggplant that came brushed with sunflower butter, loaded with tomatoes and garnished with cilantro. This was a nice start but a small one. The eggplant was smoky and creamy and complimented by the bright tomatoes. The Satti Manok, skewered grilled chicken, with cornbread sticky rice was good, but I've definitely had better for a lot less. This is usually a staple you'll find at any Filipino family's BBQ but the cornbread sticky rice was a surprisingly nice treat. If you've had this before, somewhere else, I'd skip it to try something else. The Sinigang Caesar was such a nice twist that totally made sense! My only complaint is that it was served with Bibb lettuce instead of a crunchy romaine. I enjoyed this so much I've been making my Caesar dressings with a sprinkling of Sinigang powder now and my family loves it. The Kare Kare gulay was nice and I enjoyed it. The charred cabbage gave it some extra depth that I think is needed to pull this off because this sauce is made with sunflower butter instead of peanut butter. This was great for me because I'm allergic to peanuts but it definitely changes the flavor, making it a little sweeter and lighter. I wish they would've made this with cashew or almond butter to keep it closer to the rich, deep flavors of a Kare Kare. The Maitake mushrooms -- I absolutely loved. I've never had this before and it reminded me of a good Laing which is also made with a spiced coconut sauce. I definitely could've eaten this all to myself with the garlic rice. Yes, the garlic rice is good but I was surprised to see it go for $6 a bowl. Rice is usually so cheap, if not complementary in Filipino restaurants and garlic rice is quite common, especially for breakfast (yes, I sabreakfast). It was cooked perfectly though. The mango float was delicious. Not sure why it's called a float but it was mango and mascarpone ice cream nestled in a mango sauce and topped with a delicate, crumbly butter cookie. I will definitely come back for more if I'm ever in the area again. I'd be excited to try other things on their menu.

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    Kubo - Turon a la Mode

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    4.2(311 reviews)
    3.8 miLakeview
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    Three of us without reservation were seated quickly. The wait person was friendly. I wish I would…read morehave gotten his name a great guy. We ordered drinks from a well stocked bar. We had the chicken lumpia, first which were long not like the normal finger length I'm used to. Lots of tender meat inside. Wow. Then had the lechon kawaii, deep fried sea bass and the pancit with rice noodles. We were knocked out by the presentation of the sea bass. OMG it was perfectly crispy, The flavors were clean and fresh. Definitely a must order. The pork belly was also perfectly cooked. The pancit loaded with chicken and veggies. This is a must return place. THe inside was cozy and not noisy. We could talk without shouting.

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

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    4.2(111 reviews)
    3.6 miLakeview
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    Highly recommend! Delicious food, great place for brunch!…read moreKid friendly - they have high chairs and diaper pail in the women's restroom with changing table. Lots of sweet and savory items to choose from. Limited vegetarian options but the cebu egg sandwich and sizzling tofu were delicious. Got the ube French toast for the table, definitely shareable and so moist and delicious. Has small boba and crispies for a crunch. Also ordered the tamarind fries with Ada boom sauce. Fries were nice and crispy and sauce was a creamy ketchup aioli type. Kids got mini pancakes which came with a yummy ube syrup Also enjoyed ube tiramisu latte , so pretty and delicious.

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

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    4.5(56 reviews)
    2.5 miJefferson Park

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

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

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    4.4(234 reviews)
    2.7 miRavenswood, Lakeview
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    I celebrated my 50th birthday here, and the experience was more than I had dared hope for…read more Delicious food, excellent service, and a comfortable atmosphere. We had the 7-course tasting menu. It was varied, filling, and memorable. My partner is not usually a fan of octopus, and she still talks about how incredible that course was. We did the wine pairing, which was generously poured and perfect for the dishes. Alfredo is a masterful server who facilitated our experience like clockwork. I would not hesitate to return here. Phenomenal for a special occasion or just a nice night out.

    Tasting menu: 1. Prawn Kinilaw - coconut, thai chili, yuzu…read more2. Duck Croqueta - foie gras, guava sweet & sour 3. Arroz Caldo - black rice, lobster, calamansi, quail egg 4. Adobong Pugita - octopus, potato, black garlic emulsion 5. Lechon Asado - iberico pork collar, sour orange, yuca con mojo 6. Ropa Vieja - wagyu brisket, plantain, olive sofrito, congri 7. Chocoflan - coconut flan, chocolate bibingka, passion fruit, miso, white chocolate caramel, black truffle Well worth the price for the service, flavor/presentation/texture execution, and portions. My few criticism are prawn was a tad overcooked and black rice was too buttery for my personal taste. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole tasting menu. Service was good and ambience was simple and relaxing. Highly recommend this place for foodies and special occasions.

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