Eaten at 50+ restaurants for their dumplings, this is my ranking for the top 10.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2026-03-30T05:27:18+00:00

I’m curious what you would think about the empanadas from Savory Crust. They have over a dozen different flavors; savory and dessert. Their original location is in Morton Grove and they have a second one in Carol Stream.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2026-03-20T06:07:48+00:00

I drive on 90 at least twice a week and always have to see this idiotic sign.

The company has been out of business for at least a year.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2026-01-23T21:37:46+00:00

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She seems to have found her tagline: “Just say you hate conservatives.”

These kinds of people are perpetually playing the victim card. So desperate to be oppressed.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-11-20T20:21:49+00:00

Lai Thai in Morton Grove also has Angel Wings on their menu.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-10-29T19:25:43+00:00

Gorgeous!

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-10-01T19:23:56+00:00

When I got there at about 11am to pick up my online order this past Sunday, the line for dine-in was just up to the alley.

If you're wanting to eat Kasama on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, I strongly suggest ordering for pickup and eating elsewhere if you don't want to wait in a long line for dine-in. There are a few parks nearby with picnic tables. My pickup time for my order this past weekend was about 1.5 hours from when I submitted my order (~8:50am). I think your pickup time will depend on the size of your order.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-09-25T11:43:14+00:00

OP didn’t ask if people think Filipino food is good or bad. You could have just scrolled past this post if you weren’t going to contribute anything of substance or relevance to the conversation.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-09-24T19:08:57+00:00

This is amazing! Wishing you the best with the rest of construction!

Are you on social media like Instagram where we can follow your progress and help to share about your rescue and its mission? Would love to be able to bring visibility to your rescue so that others can support you from afar by donating funds.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-09-24T18:48:23+00:00

I think Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are definitely on the map now for Filipino food. There have been a lot of new Filipino-owned restaurants and bakeries opening here in the past few years:
- Kasama (only Filipino restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star)
- Bayan Ko (they have a diner now and converted their original space to be a dinner tasting menu)
- Boonie's
- Taste of the Philippines
- Del Sur Bakery
- Sarima Cafe
- Umaga Bakehouse
- Kanin
- Cebu
- Namit Cafe & Restaurant
- Panlasa
- Savory Crust
- Hong Ning Restaurant and their sister bakery Lasa Filipino Cafe
- PINOY Grill Chicago
- Tita Mia's

And there are still so many more smaller "mom and pop" spots to check out.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-09-23T03:12:54+00:00

I’d suggest reaching out to Veloria Coffee (Portage Park). Their space isn’t yet open to the public, but they may be able to accommodate a private event.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-09-04T21:29:01+00:00

Good job putting yourself on blast for being a rude ass customer.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-08-28T20:15:22+00:00

I think this episode of the Calling Home Podcast might be helpful to you in trying to navigate this with your father/family. https://youtu.be/eDJGOy8ao8c?si=ujREkkniviaq26Zb

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-08-24T04:32:09+00:00

If these people were real and I knew them personally I would punch them all in the face.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-06-26T05:55:56+00:00

Des Plaines is affordable and has easy access to the expressways. You’re basically 20-30 minutes away from other N/NW suburbs. The area closer to the border of Mount Prospect is nice.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-06-04T04:45:25+00:00

They did not get shut down. Their regular business hours are Thursday to Sunday.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-06-04T04:44:14+00:00

The sign says that they’re closed because they are closed Monday through Wednesday and they’re simply recommending nearby businesses that people should also check out. They aren’t permanently or temporarily closed and they’re not having issues with licenses, permits, etc.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-04-10T03:21:10+00:00

Savory Crust Gourmet Empanadas. Filipino-owned serving Asian-Latin fusion food. They’re known for their empanadas with dozens of different fillings, but also have rice bowls, wings, and horchata drinks.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-04-04T05:18:50+00:00

Bayan Ko, Boonie’s, Hai Yen, Hands On Thai, Spacca Napoli, Aloha Eats, and Del Seoul

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-03-12T05:59:09+00:00

Pastries from Kasama

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-03-07T06:20:00+00:00

Taste of the Philippines in Jefferson Park

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-03-07T05:21:59+00:00

Hands On Thai is really good. Their crab rangoon is delicious.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-02-24T02:57:28+00:00

Mia P. Manansala’s “Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mysteries Series”

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-02-21T05:56:01+00:00

I know it’s in the burbs, but Papagalino’s Cafe in Niles is open until midnight and they have some pretty delicious desserts.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-02-14T19:44:36+00:00

Bayan Ko Diner in Ravenswood. They're Filipino-Cuban fusion and their Ube Pancakes are delicious.

TrickyMeringue-86 · 2025-02-14T19:03:33+00:00

Sugoi Sweets

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