POLOMBIA
Restaurant · West Loop ·
Polish-Colombian fusion with pierogi, empanadas, and kielbasa
Polish-Colombian fusion with pierogi, empanadas, and kielbasa
"A playful Polish–Colombian mashup run by a local independent operator, the menu highlights hybrid items like short-rib and vegetarian emparogis (a union of empanadas and pierogis), a gluten-free arepa burger stuffed with honey‑glazed pork belly, coleslaw, sofrito, garlic aioli and aji sauce (plus a black-bean-and-chickpea veggie version), and the sal chi papa, a smoked kielbasa served with crunchy potatoes, garlic, tomato aioli, pineapple glaze and chives—an unapologetically bold, neighborhood-driven presence intended to be a shareable, stand-out option in its stadium section." - Ashok Selvam
"A Colombian and Polish spot that has location-hopped a bit over the last few years. They’re currently at Washington Hall, the food hall formerly known as Urbanspace Chicago, located in the Loop near City Hall, on Washington. Partners Phillipe Sobon and Cynthia Orobio, who previously operated out of Politan Row food hall, offer dishes that combine ingredients from both their respective heritages. That means creations like “emparogis” filled with potato and short rib; kielbasa topped with muenster, pickles, and pineapple glaze; and zapiekanka, a Polish-style pizza featuring a toasted baguette loaded with muenster, sofrito, garlic aioli, pineapple glaze, and choice of protein. Online ordering is available here." - Sandy Noto
"A Polish-Colombian concept now inside Urbanspace Washington food hall, Polombia serves items like the Kielbasa Perro — a Polish sausage topped with pickles, aioli, and pineapple glaze — after transitioning from earlier pop-up operations." - Naomi Waxman
"Polombia is a Polish-Colombian fusion restaurant from a couple at Time Out Chicago Market. Their take on the item, called an “emaparogi” is stuffed with potatoes and caramelized onions, sofrito, and chives. The non-vegetarian version comes with short rib, and both get served with an aji crema." - Aimee Levitt
"Also appearing on Supermarket Stakeout was Phillipe Sobon of Polombia, who lasted one more round than Gilmore but was eliminated during the bento box stage." - Naomi Waxman
