SUBO Filipino Kitchen

"At odds with its small, colorful interior that’s tucked away in an Albany Park strip mall, Subo’s menu is massive. With over 20 entrees, plus empanadas, multiple types of egg rolls, and six dessert options, it’s a very comprehensive survey of Filipino food. They have everything from garlic rice breakfast bowls with eggs, to classics like sinigang or “chocolate meat”, a.k.a. dinuguan. This comforting, vinegary pork blood stew is not actually made from some kid’s Halloween haul, but gets its nickname from its rich dark color. But the best part about Subo is their combo plates—which let you try a couple of dishes (all served with rice) so you don’t need to show up with an entire army to make your way through their large menu. Though if you do show up with an entire army, their $15 mountain of pancit is an incredible deal." - john ringor

"What Subo lacks in size, it makes up for with a huge menu. Over 20 entrees, different empanadas, multiple types of egg rolls, and lots of desserts—the menu doubles as a comprehensive Filipino food directory. They have everything from garlic rice breakfast bowls with eggs, to classics like sinigang or chicken adobo. But the best part about Subo is their combo rice plates that let you try a couple of dishes without needing help from a whole pick-up soccer team to make it through the long menu. Though if you do show up with a bunch of people, their $15 mountain of pancit is an incredible deal." - john ringor, adrian kane

"A Subo, a mother-and-son duo — veteran restaurant owners behind the shuttered Three R’s Filipino Cafe — have opened an Albany Park restaurant with a large menu of rice bowls and its signature “Chocolate Meat,” a dark blood stew made with pork butt. Three R’s was one of the oldest Filipino restaurants in Chicago, opening more than 40 years ago. Subo, its casual descendent, is built for the next generation." - Sarahlynn Pablo, Eater Staff

"Despite being a small restaurant tucked away in an Albany Park strip mall, Subo’s menu is huge. With over 20 entrees, plus empanadas, multiple types of egg rolls, and lots of desserts, it’s a comprehensive survey of Filipino food. They have everything from garlic rice breakfast bowls with eggs, to classics like sinigang or “chocolate meat”, a.k.a. dinuguan. This comforting pork blood stew is cooked with vinegar and different pork cuts, and gets its nickname from its rich dark color that's reminiscent of melted Hershey’s bar. But the best part about Subo is their combo rice plates that let you try a couple of dishes without needing an entourage to help you make your way through their long menu. Though if you do bring a lot of people, their $15 mountain of pancit is an incredible deal." - John Ringor

"The decor may be minimal at this counter-service Filipino restaurant, but the friendliness of the service and the low prices more than make up for it. Torn between the chicken adobo and the lechon? The owner happily provides samples. SUBO’s regular menu has all the Filipino classics, but many customers prefer to focus on the rotating daily specials posted by the cash register. Don’t leave without trying one of the traditional desserts." - aimee.levitt, Eater Staff