List of Filipino Restaurants in the Chicagoland Area

In preparation for Philippine Independence Day, here’s a list of ALL Filipino restaurants in Chicago! It’s quite unfair to create a “Best” list that is based on what’s popular. Therefore, we highly encourage you to explore and find what’s best for you–mainstream or not. Happy eating!

HONOR ROLL

Namit Cafe and Restaurant 
2114 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
FB: https://facebook.com/namitcafeinc 
This food place brings in delicious food and beautiful cakes much like its name “Namit” which means “delicious” in Hiligaynon.

Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant
3609 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
FB: https://facebook.com/HIROMIS-ORIENTAL-RESTAURANT-113166532058678/ 
Since 1997, this Japanese-Filipino restaurant has been a great spot for creating Karaoke and BYOB memories with friends and families.

Kawayan
4859 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Website: https://www.kawayanchicago.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/KawayanChicago 
IG: @kawayanchicago
Kawayan which means “Bamboo” in Tagalog is a go-to place for silog (a combi of rice, egg, and another dish), Filipino finger food like lumpiang shanghai, and other classic dishes like Adobo, Binagoongan, and Kare-Kare.

Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine
4908 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Website: https://ysabelschicago.wixsite.com/ysabels
FB: https://facebook.com/Ysabels-Filipino-Cuisine-260312724390/  
Family-operated BYOB restaurant, Ysabel’s Grill is just the place to reminisce or take risk in experiencing authentic, delicious Filipino food.

Loyola's Asian Cuisine & Lounge
3506 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
FB: https://facebook.com/Loyolas-Asian-Cuisine-Lounge-501564093240003/ 
Authentic Filipino food + BYOB + Karaoke + Good vibes  = Loyola’s Asian Cuisine. They also cater private parties. 

Bacolod Chicken House
6320 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Website: https://bacolod-chicken-house.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
Original chicken inasal of the Philippines.This is the only restaurant serving the original La Paz Batchoy of Iloilo. 

Merla's Kitchen
5207 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Website: https://merlaskitchenchicago.squarespace.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/MerlasKitchen 
IG: @merlaskitchen
Merla’s Kitchen is known for its signature empanadas and made-from-scratch Filipino cuisine all hand-made by the chef, Lola Merla.

Cid's Ma Mon Luk
9182 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
FB: https://facebook.com/CidsMaMonLuk/ 
“Sa Ma Mon Luk Tayo!” Cid's Ma Mon Luk offers the comfort of mouthwatering Filipino cuisines. 

‍Max Seafood Grill
Lawrence Court, 7314 W Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706
Craving for seafood? Head over to Max Seafood Grill! Perfect for those who want something quick and want to try out Filipino seafood dishes.

Subo Filipino Kitchen
4712 N Kimball Ave Chicago, IL 60625
Website: http://www.3rcafe.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/subofilipino 
IG: @subochicago
Subo which can be translated to “Feed” has fed many Filipino food enthusiasts with its solid variety of dishes faithful to the flavors of the Philippines.

Cebu Chicago
2211 W North Ave Chicago, IL 60647
Website: https://cebuchicago.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/cebuchicago/
IG: @cebuchicago
Cooked with love by four siblings from Cebu, offering a variety of fine Filipino cuisine.

A Taste of the Philippines
131 N Clinton St Chicago, IL 60661
Website: https://www.atasteofthephilippines.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/tasteofthephilippines/ 
IG: @tasteofthephilippines
A Taste of the Philippines offers some of the classic dishes such as chicken adobo, bistek Tagalog, manok sa gata, and kare-kare. For a long time, they have been faithful to their goal of bringing true, authentic Filipino taste to the US.

Pinoy Grill Chicago
2324 E Rand Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Website: https://www.pinoygrillchicago.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/Pinoygrill2015/
IG: @pinoygrillchicago
From authentic Filipino street food to classic dishes, this family-owned business got you covered. Pinoy Grill Chicago will take you to the Philippines without taking the plane!

AWARD WINNING & MUST EAT

Kasama
1001 N. Winchester Ave. Chicago, IL 60622
Website: https://www.kasamachicago.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/kasamachicago/ 
IG: @kasamachicago
Kasama which means “together” is a modern Filipino restaurant from chefs Genie Kwon and Timothy Flores. This is also the FIRST Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant.

Flip Sigi
3706 N Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60613
Website: https://www.flipsigi.com/location 
FB: https://facebook.com/FlipSigi/ 
IG: @flipsigi
The Original Filipino Taqueria ®, Flip Sigi’s mission is to introduce Filipino flavors to the masses, one taco at a time.

Isla Filipino
15 W Washington St #105, Chicago, IL 60602
Website: https://www.islafilipino.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/isla.pilipina/ 
IG: @islafilipino
Using the finest ingredients to produce classic Filipino cuisines, Isla Filipino is committed to sharing the Filipino culture through food and dynamic experiences. 

Bayan Ko 
1810 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Website: https://bayankochicago.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/bayankochicago 
IG: @bayankochicago
An independently owned Filipino and Cuban restaurant in Chicago, the food is a combination of dishes from the heritage, family recipes, and contemporary American cooking experiences of Chef Lawrence Letrero (Filipino) and his partner Raquel Quadreny (Cuban). The mission of Bayan Ko, whose translation in Tagalog means “Our Home”, is to “ create a welcoming and positive meeting space in our community where family and friends can gather and enjoy a delicious meal.”

Ruby’s Fast Food

4551-53 N Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60625
Website: https://www.rubysfastfoodchicago.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/rubysfastfood 
Ruby's Fast Food has been celebrating traditional home-style Filipino food since 1997, and has appeared in multiple TV shows like "The Best Thing I Ever Ate.”

Uncle Mike’s Place
1700 W Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60622
Website: https://www.unclemikesplace.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/unclemikesplace
IG: @titomikesplace
If you want to experience Filipino breakfast, then Uncle Mike’s is the perfect place to go to. Dubbed as the Home of Chicago’s Filipino Breakfast, this is the place where you’ll be able to try various food combos.

Boonie Foods
Revival Food Hall, 125 S. Clark Street,Chicago, IL 60603
Website: https://www.booniefoods.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/booniefoods/ 
IG: @booniefoods
One of Chicago’s best, Boonie Foods brings you some of Philippine’s delicious and favorite comfort foods, presented just the way you like it. 

Kubo Chicago
1232 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 6065
Website: https://www.kubochicago.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/kubochicago 
IG: @kubochicago
Want to try something different? Try out some of your favorite Filipino dishes here at Kubo. Executed with a bit of contemporary flare, this restaurant even has an impressive wine collection.

WITHIN CHICAGOLAND

Hong Ning Filipino Restaurant & Grill
East, 598 North Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Website: https://www.hongningrestaurant.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/hongningrestaurant 
IG: @ongningrestaurant
Family style service at Hong Ning Filipino Restaurant has been a tradition making it the perfect place to go with your friends and loved ones. They pride themselves in serving Filipino cuisines in both new and traditional ways by creating them with the freshest ingredients available.  

Sariling Atin Restaurant
8702 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714
FB: https://facebook.com/SarilingAtinFilipinoRestaurant/ 
Serving authentic Filipino dishes, Sariling Atin aims to promote and give pride to Filipino cuisine helping their customers appreciate the culture of Filipinos through food.

Tita Mia's Filipino Restaurant & Cafe
8520 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714
Website: https://tita-mias-filipino-restaurant-cafe.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
FB: https://facebook.com/titamiasfilipinorestaurant 
IG: @tita_mias_filipino
Tita Mia’s Filipino Restaurant & Cafe is the largest Filipino Restaurant in Chicago with over 7,000 sq ft of dining area. This is the perfect place for parties, seminars, and other festive events.

RCJM Oriental Store
3935 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Website: http://www.rcjmoriental.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/rcjmoriental
RCJM Oriental Store is not just a one-stop shop for Filipino products, they also sell some most loved Filipino cuisines. 

Savory Crust
7180 Dempster Street Morton Grove, IL 60053
135 E. St. Charles Rd. Unit A, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
Website: https://www.savorycrust.com/ 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/savorycrust/ 
IG: @savorycrust
Home of some of the best empanadas in town. This family owned and operated business is elevating the usual Filipino flavors and creating new ones for you to enjoy!

COFFEE SHOPS AND BAKERIES

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Jennivee's Bakery
3301 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Website: https://www.jenniveesbakery.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/jennivees 
IG: @jenniveesbakery
Even though they aren't a Restaurant they are worth mentioning as Jennivee’s Bakery, an LGBTQ+ owned and operated small business, has amazing Filipino flavored cakes and cupcakes, and is a perfect after-dinner spot to grab coffee and cupcakes. 

Brew Lounge
1501 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Website: https://www.brew-lounge.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/brew.lounge/ 
IG: @brew.lounge
A coffee and bubble tea shop located in Des Plaines Illinois known for their ube lattes and Filipino flavored pastries.

Coffee Lab Evanston
910 Noyes St, Evanston, Illinois, 60201
Website: https://www.coffeelabevanston.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/Coffeelabevanston/ 
IG: @coffee_lab_evanston
Established in 2010, Coffee Lab & Roasters -- Evanston (Coffee Lab or "The Lab") is best known for its high-quality, pour-over style served coffee. Their food is internationally inspired by Filipino-Chinese, Korean,  and Japanese recipes.

Nayon Asian breads and rice cakes
2601 Prairie Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, 60201
Website: https://www.nayonevanston.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/NayonEvanston/ 
IG: @nayon.evanston
Nayon which means “village” is a supplier of Filipino-Chinese bakery items as well as breads inspired by recipes from Korea and Japan.

Side practice coffee
5139 N Damen Ave, North Chicago, Illinois, 60625
Website: https://sidepracticecoffee.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/sidepractice.coffee 
IG: @sidepractice.coffee
Apart from the good cup of coffee it offers, it is a creative hub that allows people to start or work on their side practice. SPC is more than a coffee shop, it is a fashionably low-key support group based on the corner of Foster and Damen in Ravenswood.

Simple Delights Filipino Bakery & Cafe
9237 Waukegan Rd, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Website: https://filipinodelights.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/SimpleDelightsChicago/ 
Simple Delights is the perfect place for home-cooked Filipino meals and pastries, offering sets that are suitable for merienda (light meal), breakfast, and lunch!

NOTABLE FOOD CHAINS

Grill City
5033 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60630
Website: https://www.grillcity.com/ 
FB: https://facebook.com/Grill-City-Chicago-110996067184286/ 
IG: @grillcitydining
Famous for authentic Filipino grilled favorites like grilled pork belly, stuffed squid and inihaw na tilapia, bangus.

Max’s Restaurant
5033 N Elston Ave Unit 102 Chicago, IL 60630
Website: https://www.maxsrestaurantna.com/chicago 
FB: https://facebook.com/maxsrestaurantchicago/ 
IG: @maxsrestaurantchicago
Serving authentic Philippine Cuisine made famous by its signature, tender, juicy and crispy Max's Fried Chicken. Now with 20 locations in North America.

Jollibee
5033 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
116 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
One of the most beloved fast food chains in the Philippines, best known for their “chicken joy” and sweet-style Filipino spaghetti.