"Kasama in Ukranian Village is not only one of the best Filipino spots in Chicago, it’s one of the best restaurants in the city. Casual cafe by day, fine-dining restaurant by night, no matter when you're here you can expect warm service and a fresh spin on Filipino food. Come in the morning for a juicy longanisa breakfast sandwich or incredible pastries to go. Then make a reservation at night for their $275 13-course dinner, with dishes like umami-packed mushroom adobo with a mussel emulsion and Kasama’s showstopping halo-halo. Sweet, nutty, tart—it's a dessert dreamworld where obligations like deadlines, taking your dog for a walk, and hosting your in-laws don’t exist. Reservations become available every day at midnight, for 45 days out. If you can’t snag one, get on their Resy notify list. We’ve had success with reservations opening up even as far as a week in advance. Another option is to come here for breakfast or lunch, which is walk-in only. The daytime menu is more casual (but still incredible). Just come early (they open at 9am) because the line for their pastries gets very long within 30 minutes of opening." - john ringor
