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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Dorothy Hernandez

These Chicago Filipino restaurants are pushing the envelope when it comes to the cuisine

Reimagined takes on traditional Filipino talong (clockwise, from bottom left), sisig and kare kare are served at Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant. (Pat Nabong/Sun-Times)

Filipino restaurants in the city are increasingly finding themselves in the national spotlight due to their creative takes on dishes inspired by the flavors of their childhood.

Kasama in East Village, where chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon have a tasting menu with elevated takes on traditional Filipino dishes, has garnered plenty of national acclaim with a James Beard award and Michelin star this year. 

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