Did they change their cook? I like their food before (sinigang, grilled liempo, lumpia are my top faves). But now their food is so bland and their prices are no longer worth the taste. I make so much yummier Filipino homecooked meals than theirs. Our kitchen is under renovation so we opted to buy lots from them to last us the whole day. We bought griller liempo, pork estofado, crispy lechon kawali, atchara, turon and empanada. Out of all these, we only liked the estofado and lechon kawali but not like "wow, this is life changing" but more of "it's okay, pwede na, compared to the rest". Also, for the lechon kawali, we used our own Mang Tomas sauce because their sauce (probably homemade) is just disappointing. I do hope they level up their recipes again after...
Read moreIm a Filipino who’s very supportive and very proud to see Filipinos making a name for themselves here in America , since I arrived here in Illinois, I’ve been hearing a lot of good reviews about this store, so I went there to see for myself. I bought groceries, some meals, deserts and bread , their products are good but not that exceptional. The service is poor, you hardly see the smile on their employees faces, and when I tried to ask something about their product they look very irritated especially the cashier, its so sad and frustrating to see “ang iyong kababayan who acts like this especially to a fellow Filipino, hey guys you’re not in the Philippines ! I’ll never go back to this...
Read moreFor an authentic taste of the Philippines in Lake County, Kaibigan in Round Lake Beach, IL, is an absolute must-visit. The staff are incredibly friendly, and the owner's warmth and hospitality are unparalleled.
Though it operates primarily as a take-out establishment with a small dining space, the quality of the food is outstanding. Kaibigan consistently serves up some of the best Filipino dishes in the area, bringing flavors that truly remind you of the islands. Their food trays are a go-to for our family holidays, always receiving rave reviews. Plus, their well-stocked grocery section is perfect for finding specialty...
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