Where can you find the best Filipino restaurants in Chicago?
ABC7 Chicago came up with the “Top 5 eateries to savor Filipino fare” to address cravings in the U.S. dining scene for the unique taste of the Pinoy food which has made it a brand and a trend worldwide.
Here are the best Chicago restaurants offering Filipino dishes as curated by ABC7:
Merla’s Kitchen at 5207 N Kimball Avenue received 4 stars from Yelp reviewers. The place is known for Filipino home cooking favourites such as empanadas.
ABC7 recommends the Lechon Kawali, Chicken Afritada, and the tilapia platter for both dine-in and carry out orders.
4. KUBO CHICAGO
Kubo Chicago at 1232 W Belmont Ave received 4.5 stars from Yelp reviews.
Diners can have their fill of pancit, pork adobo, turon, Filipino ice cream, among many other offerings from their specials, daily or brunch menu, and the three course menu.
Uncle Mike’s Place at 1700 West Grand Ave. earned 4 stars from Yelp.
The all day Filipino breakfast and lunch place offers the all-time Pinoy favourite dishes of longaniza and tocino, and a bit more comfort food for the Filipino taste buds.
Isla Pilipina at at 2501 W Lawrence Ave. received 4 Yelp stars.
ABC7 recommends trying the Pancit Palabok, Pinakbet, and Mixed Adobo for both dine in and delivery orders.
Ruby’s Fast Food at 3740 W Montrose Ave. ranked first on the ABC7 list. The highest rated Filipino eatery in Chicago received 4.5 Yelp stars.
The home style Filipino dishes include Pancit Palabok, Halo Halo, Goto, Tokwa’t Baboy, and a whole lot more.