Welcome to Kawayan
Kawayan at 4859 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, serves real Filipino food with roots in tradition. Our menu features dishes rarely found elsewhere like La Paz batchoy, kare-kare, crispy pata, and sisig with calamansi. Classics like garlic fried rice, lumpia Shanghai, pancit, and bangus are served in generous portions. Locals and newcomers alike enjoy hearty, satisfying meals in a cozy, inviting setting.
Home of La Paz Batchoy 🍜
Kawayan is proud to be the home of La Paz Batchoy, a classic Filipino noodle soup from Iloilo. We prepare it the traditional way, using time-honored ingredients and deep, savory flavors that stay true to its roots. Rich broth, tender meats, garlic, and fresh noodles come together in a comforting bowl that reflects authentic Filipino cooking—simple, hearty, and full of soul.
Real Filipino Dishes, Made With Love
Dishes at Kawayan are made with family-inspired methods. Longaniza and tocino are marinated using heritage recipes, while meats like beef for kare-kare are cooked low and slow to develop deep flavor. Every dish, from sisig to crispy pata, is crafted carefully. Generous portions of classic Filipino plates provide comfort and rich flavor, making Kawayan a spot customers return to again and again.
Easy Ordering and Convenience
Kawayan makes enjoying Filipino food simple. You can dine in our cozy, casual restaurant, order takeout, or have delivery straight to your door. Our menu is easy to navigate, and staff happily explain dishes for first-time visitors. Grabbing lunch, dinner, or feeding family and friends is quick, convenient, and stress-free when you order from Kawayan.
📸 Authentic Filipino Dishes You’ll Love
Enjoy authentic Filipino dishes made with care and tradition. Every plate is prepared fresh, bringing hearty meals you can savor in the restaurant or at home.
Celebrate With Filipino Favorites at Kawayan
Kawayan is ideal for small gatherings and celebrations. The intimate space makes meals feel personal, letting friends and family share traditional Filipino plates like pancit, lumpia, garlic fried rice, and flavorful meats. Our staff ensure the experience is smooth and enjoyable, making each meal feel special. It’s a warm spot for any occasion where people can gather, eat, and enjoy Filipino comfort food together.
Serve Real Filipino Dishes at Your Next Gathering
Kawayan offers catering for events of any size, from office lunches to family parties. Our Filipino classics, prepared with heritage techniques, arrive ready to serve with full flavor and authenticity. Options include takeout and delivery for easy setup. Pancit, lumpia, garlic fried rice, kare-kare, and crispy pata bring real Filipino food to your guests, helping make every gathering easy, delicious, and memorable.
Visit Us or Order Filipino Dishes Today 📍
Visit us at 4859 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago to enjoy authentic Filipino dishes in a cozy, friendly setting. We’re open Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 am–8 pm, Thursday 11 am–8 pm, and closed on Monday. Can’t make it in? Order today for takeout or delivery and have your favorite Filipino meals brought straight to your door!
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First time at the restaurant and the server gave us complete details of the menu and ofc the origin of the food. It was really great, tho the sisig had an aftertaste and was kinda different from others, tho still ate it. Kare and Kawali was good tho! 🔥. Also the ambiance was pretty cool inside too. This was back in August 2025.
Joshua B.
New management, new restaurant. I love it ! I been craving some sisig, and i must say if you know how and what REAL filipino sisig supposed to taste like and look like, Kawayan’s sisig is on point!!! I recommend u guys checking them out here in chicago! Sago’t gulaman with shaved ice? Cant complain!! Literally brings me back the days being in the street of manila! Their tocino is fire, perfectly marinated! Please dont hesitate to try their pork sisig with egg!! Oh, dont forget some soy sauce and chili oil for your sisig!!
Marri J.
We’ve dined here for at least 6 times under the new management. Everything we had was delicious! We try to order other items but we keep ordering our favorites starting with the lumpia Shanghai, sisig, binagoongan, batchoy which so authentic in taste, and yes, their halo halo! Even my visiting friend, executive pastry chef from NYC (3 star Michelin) loved it here, we’ve been back with him 3 or 4 times now. Service is friendly and welcoming ambiance! Highly recommended!
Jose-Maria G.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Bagoong, Noodles, Asian Food, Pancit, Bangus, Pork Belly, Pancit Canton, Chicken Adobo, Soup, Bicol Express, Lechon, Shrimp, Sinigang, Fried Rice, Adobo, Breakfast, Sisig, Seafood, Eggs, Dinuguan, Palabok, and Tapa
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer Takeout
Where are you located?
We are located in Chicago, IL at 4859 N Milwaukee Ave
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Harwood Heights, Lincolnwood, Norridge, Skokie, Elmwood Park, Jefferson Park, Niles, Park Ridge, Evanston, Oak Park, Morton Grove, River Grove, Portage Park, Albany Park, Schiller Park, Forest Glen, North Park, River Forest, Rosemont, Irving Park.
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