A Taste of the Philippines

RaeRae W 2 months ago

My friend and I went today and had an amazing experience. Highly recommend! Kathy (owner, chef, and mastermind) greeted us and was so incredibly warm, inviting, and eager to help us when we asked for suggestions. We kicked off with Cold Brews. I loved the Pandan and my friend said the Ube Cream was the best she's had. Both not too sweet, exactly as we like it. We shared the Brunch for Two (lumpia, longaniza breakfast sandwich, and combo breakfast [longaniza, chicken tocino, garlic rice, fried egg]), which as you can see is a generous portion and variety of their offerings. I can say every single item was incredible, delicious, and full of flavor! We ended the meal sharing their 1/2 Ube 1/2 Pandan Cookie (Franken Cookie) and wow it was so soft and flavorful too... an apt end to close the circle of our meal, since we started the meal with those two flavors. I'm conclusion, I'll be dreaming of that meal. As we walked to our cars, we both said we'll definitely be coming back for more. 🤤

Les Esp 3 months ago

I’ve been a fan of Chef Kathy since her pop-ups here in Chicago. That alone I know her food is wonderful. Having a brick and mortar is different than pop-ups. People are the ones coming to you, so impressions and customer experience are vital to what will make a customer return. With the evolving service standards and hospitality gap - customers often wonder “why should I inconvenient myself and not utilize Uber eats or DoorDash to eat?” The Taste of Philippines answers that well! Dining in was a delight. I dined by myself and it was a warm atmosphere to feel the consistency of smiling customers, returning or new / dining in or take out. The staff checks in on you enough times and the portion of foods generous. I love Filipino breakfast and I’m not ordering that elsewhere unless they made it themselves. It shouldn’t taste like It was bought & defrosted from Seafood City. Her chicken tocino and skinless longanisa were clearly home made and I can wait to try her other entrees on the menu! They even offered a side of vinegar in true Filipino nature. Needless to say, I do plan to come back. For their delicious food and friendly atmosphere. I hope you give this place a try!

David Schneiderman 4 months ago

Love the food…love the experience. The owner Kathy, and employee Ash were there when I wondered by and what amazing people. The food and service was simply out of this world. The lumpias are soooooo good, I’m craving one now that I’m typing this. I even ended up leaving with a t-shirt. I loved this place that much. You will not be disappointed here!

Melina Escareno 4 months ago

This was our first time visiting and the food was absolutely delicious. We tried the longaniza breakfast sandwiches, pork lumpia, ube cookies and donuts! The breakfast sandwich is a must if you visit. The ube pandesal complimented the sandwich perfectly! Definitely visiting again!

Michelle Mu 5 months ago

I wish I could rate this place higher than 5 stars! The owner Kathy is so welcoming and kind and the food is incredible. The ube and pandan cold brews were great and not too sweet. Everything we ate was delicious and I could not rave about it more! You have to try their desserts too.