Kubo Chicago
Lou Lou · 840 Google reviewsKubo Chicago — a Lakeview filipino mainstay. Order the Lumpia. Always packed, always worth it. "Best longonisa I've ever had and the milk fish was incredible (and I'm not a huge fish lover)" — Am C [$$, patio]
What 471 diners keep saying
What 471 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“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!”
“ordering the Sizzling Beef and the Bihon Pancit. so so good. the pictures are from after we had dug into it, so it looked a lot better when it first came out 😂 really good food”
“Just stumbled on the restaurant while waiting to start my gig. Tried to order a burger but Sam forced me to try Filipino food lol. I picked the beef shank stew and it was delicious. Honestly some of the best food and service ive experience in a long time. I was just looking for a quick burger but wound up with a memorable experience🤩 thank you Sam and the rest of the staff for wonderful service and ill definitely be back with my partner soon ☺️”
“My husband and I love this place and have been coming here for many years for either date nights, double dates, or catch-ups with friends. This past weekend, we did a Kamayan/Boodle-fight with a large group of family friends. During the entire planning process for this event, Christine was excellent at communicating, accommodating for dietary restrictions, and patient with last minute changes. Day of, the staff was incredibly friendly and efficient! We had a wonderful and memorable time & I would HIGHLY recommend Kubo to everyone!”
“Foods and drinks was awesome. Best Filipino food in Chicago. Love love love”
“What a perfect and amazing gem in the middle of the city! Highly recommend!”
“Laaaaa! That’s me singing my praises of Kubo Chicago! It’s perfect for date night, parties, casual dining, and more! They have a fantastic Filipino menu full of the classics and some new twists. The pork was so tender it fell off the fork and the owner offered to chop it up so it’s easier to eat. The pancit was a huge portion and steamy and delicious. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Fun night atmosphere. They do a cool eat with your hands menu for groups. Free parking on the side of the building too!”
“French fries dippee in house yum yum sauce is so fricking delicious. Burger was also great, my wife had vegetarian curry and thought it was divine. Loved the atmosphere and the service as well. We needed to make a show at The Wit next door and they made sure we got our food and bill in time to not be late. Absolutely loved this place.”
“Amazing food, chill vibe, and really pleasant people. We had a great experience. Loved the garlic rice, and the Longganisa burger is so unique. We were tempted to try the Kamayan experience, but it requires a minimum of four people. would love to see a smaller, more affordable option”
“Excellent Filipino food!! Very nice staff, they have a really good bar! Highly recommend!!”
“Was here in Chicago for the Marathon. We were craving Filipino food after the race and it did not disappoint. The Kansi soup was delicious especially with the beef shank in it. The Lechon Kawalit was juicy and crunch. They also have Filipino inspired cocktails. Always glad to see a Filipino restaurant out here in Chicago that is also open late! I would definitely come back (especially for the Kansi)”
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