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A Taste of the Philippines

Restaurant Filipino restaurant

😠 I’m not here to bash the store ok, this just an honest review. I apologize in advance. Ok here it is. As a Filipino living in Chicago, I am craving for Filipino food, always so I saw this restaurant and order thru Uber eats. First the pork lechon belly is good however it’s not the kind of lechon I w... People often mention good, adobo, lechon, chicken, delicious, Kathy, lumpia, rice, Filipino,


Address

5914 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Website

www.atasteofthephilippines.com

Contact

(720) 746-8880

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (75 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 5 to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 8 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Memorial Day), Closed, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (9) adobo (7) lechon (7) chicken (6) delicious (6) Kathy (6) lumpia (6) rice (6) Filipino (6)
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  • 5/5 jane v. 3 years ago on Google • 529 reviews
    I have been wanting to try the food from @tasteofthephilippines located in the @chifrenchmarket for a very long time. Luckily, I got my chance a couple of weeks ago. The food is so good, you need to try it for yourself! Here's what we ate: Chicken Adobo Longaniza sliders Lumpias Veggie Pancit Ube donuts The Lumpias are so good I could've easily have eaten 2 dozen by myself. The chicken adobo was tender and delicious. The Longaniza sliders were tasty and a treat. I absolutely loved the Vegetable Pancit!  I would eat that by itself or as a side dish with another entree. My first time eating ube Donuts, and it sure won't be the last time. They are so delicious and sweet! Kathy the owner is so nice, she even gave us an order that someone cancelled.  What a fool,  the food is so good! Would love to go back and try the Cebu Lechon and the Ube Cheesecake Bites The menu does fluctuate, so check their instagram often for the daily menu. Right now they are having some specials for #mothersday Get your orders in asap!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brysen K. 3 years ago on Google • 69 reviews
    I order a New Years Eve meal from this place to experience all the dishes that are served. It came with lumpia, pancit, chicken adobo, cebu Lechon, ube donuts, and the owner threw in a longanisa scotch egg for free. Everything was cooked perfectly and was seasoned well. You can tell she puts a lot of love into her food. I was pleased with everything we tried. The ube donuts were delicious, just microwave for a few seconds and they are soft and nicely textured without being overly sweet. The owner is lovely, she kept me updated on my order even though it was made last minute, she followed through and even surprised us. I would recommend this place. It’s located in the French Market in the West Loop. Support this excellent small business.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L V. 1 year ago on Google • 32 reviews
    I’m craving for cebu lechon. And this restaurant is perfect. Pancit taste good too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda D. 2 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I've visited the French Market twice, both times to get Lumpia and Ube Waffles from A Taste of the Philippines. Both dishes are absolutely delicious! On this visit we also tried the breakfast sandwich and brought a friend some sliders to go. Everything was amazing. You can't go wrong with anything off this menu. What makes it even better, the duo behind the counter is very friendly and definitely passionate about the food they serve. Thanks Kathy and Derrick! We will definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Marie-Antoinette M. 1 year ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Love their breakfast skinless longanisa with egg which explains the 2 stars, but the way they cook their rice is a bit lazy, it comes out all sticky because it’s not washed properly prior to cooking or put too much water -_-. I was looking forward to the adobo, but it is just ok - slight tanginess and just thrown in the Instapot type of meal but overall nothing special. The standard adobo I’ve eaten in the past have more soy sauce, garlic, and coconut vinegar - more fragrant and bursting with flavor. I’m not sure who they are catering to but even my husband is not impressed. Travelled far, so I’m a little disappointed but hopefully they improve because Filipino food doesn’t deserve to be prepared like this :,(

  • 1/5 Hazel V. 1 year ago on Google • 79 reviews
    With all due respect- we were really excited to try A Taste of the Philippines; as the name itself should automatically encapsulate what they are trying to achieve. We ordered lechon (which tasted alright), lumpia and to my dismay- beef kaldereta. The beef kaldereta was way too tough, very chewy and a cardboard like texture (no flavor)- a few hours in the pressure cooker would surely help. Please put a little bit more effort and love into the items you are serving.

  • 4/5 Michael G. 1 year ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Ordered Chicken adobo from this location. Portion size is fair (not ideal) for 15 dollars, but Chicago prices are a thing. Chicken is flavorful and tender. The sauce does have its presence, though I was thinking that it was a tad sweeter instead of the umami-sour combination you would expect from a combination of soy sauce and vinegar. The rice is nominally dry, but being doused in the sauce kind of saves things. The peppercorns are bold. Be advised that the dish has an oily texture - if your fingers cannot handle it, best you have a couple napkins on hand.

  • 1/5 Y C. 11 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I wish I had taken a picture of the dish. $15 for 5 small pieces of mushroom on top of the white rice was outrageously expensive. It made me feel that they forgot something in the dish. Taste was OK. There are many options in that area so I wouldn't go back to this place.

  • 5/5 Zachary R. 1 year ago on Google
    The Ube donuts are the most delicious. Recommended the Garlic Rice with Lumpias, too.

  • 1/5 Ray L. 1 year ago on Google
    There’s only 3 small slices of chicken in their Filipino breakfast and then just lots of rice, no sides or whatever. There are so many amazing Filipino food in Chicago and this is the first one I dislike. It’s a shame.

  • 1/5 Angel J. 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I’m not here to bash the store ok, this just an honest review. I apologize in advance. Ok here it is. As a Filipino living in Chicago, I am craving for Filipino food, always so I saw this restaurant and order thru Uber eats. First the pork lechon belly is good however it’s not the kind of lechon I was expecting as I grew up eating lechon, they should’ve change the name to crispy pork belly. The chicken adobo is ok, however the rice that comes with it is not good, super soggy and sticky in Tagalog term it’s “malata”. The rice with lechon belly is also have the soggy sticky texture. And the chicken pancit is ok but not good… I only saw 1 strip of chicken on it, and that’s it.. kinda taste bland too. It can improve though. the Ube cheesecake is to die for!!! I love it.. and my co workers love the lumpia!!! I wasn’t able to take a picture of the lumpia cause I was gone quickly cause it taste so good and the sauce is amazing Don’t discontinue the Ube cheesecake bites and the lumpia cause that amazing. I hope this review help the store to improve the quality of the food they’re serving and continue to serve the tasty good dishes I mention above. More power guys and Salamat po.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dina W. 11 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Our family hosted 200 person graduation party and from the moment we signed on with Kathy for catering the preplanning stresses were alleviated. Kathy is personable, professional and accommodated our requests. She set up trays of lumpia, adobo, pancit, cebu lechon & a tower of ube cheesecake bites. ATOTP was beautifully laid out and guests raved about her delicious food offerings. We are so grateful for Kathy as her bubbly personality had everyone smiling and feeling festive. ATOTP gets our highest recommendation for catering and for satisfying a Filipino craving! Any chance we get, we visit ATOTP @ the French Market for breakfast, lunch or a tasty snack. Many thanks/salamat po ATOTP & Kathy!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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