Taste Of Kawayan

Reviews

• AM

  Alissa Mancilla

  Apr 9, 2026
  5.0
  wow wow wow i love this place so much! there's a growing amount of filipino restaurants in the north side and i can honestly say this one is my favorite!! specifically their veggie pancit and lumpia are both must try dishes. everything else i have ordered here is really great in the way that it tastes authentic and like your lola or lolo made it themselves. their sinigang has the perfect sourness and the la paz batchoy is so garlicky and hearty, both perfect for cold days. everything is fresh and made to order and it can take time for the food to come out, but i would rather wait for amazing food than have them pump out mediocre food. that said, i would consider going here at random times and/or weekdays. both times i have gone were before the rush, so i didn't have to wait as long as some of the reviews say. regardless, staff is attentive and well versed in the menu.
• IS

  Isaac Sporrong

  Mar 31, 2026
  1.0
  The person I assume to be the owner is amazingly rude. He literally stared me down and shook his finger at me when I tried to park in front of his restaurant. I ended up backing out and going elsewhere. Never even got a chance to order, never going there again!
• LC

  Lou Creations

  Mar 31, 2026
  5.0
  We came here right after our little sister’s bootcamp graduation and we give this place a 10/10!! We didn’t know many restaurants in the area and just came across this one on Google, and I’m so glad we did. One of the best Filipino restaurants I’ve had in a long time! If they’re Ilocano, you already know the food is gonna be fire 🔥 It was so good that my family and I even ordered takeout for dinner after already having lunch 😂 The chef’s son was a great host—so warm and welcoming. Honestly felt like we were back in the Philippines with how accommodating and homey everything was. My parents are SOOO picky with food especially since Filipino dishes can sometimes be greasy, but even their crispy pata wasn’t as greasy as they usually are. My parents loved every single dish we ordered. The food here is so well thought out and clearly made with love. Will definitely will be back again if we ever visit Chicago!
• CG

  Carla G.

  Mar 28, 2026
  5.0
  Some of the best Filipino food in town, and such kind, hospitable service! The special la paz batchoy has such a deeply flavored garlicky broth and is so addictive. I will be back over and over again :) Wishing you guys success!!
• LS

  Lorensor Soriente

  Mar 26, 2026
  5.0
  Amazing restaurant experience! The sisig, crispy pata, kare-kare, and sinigang were all perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The meat was fresh with no unpleasant smell, which made every dish even more enjoyable. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive, and you can really feel the warmth of a family run business. Overall, every dish was spot on. Highly recommended!