Wow great food for such a great price!!! I was picking up Navy graduation tickets a few blocks away and found them on Yelp. Glad I tried them out. The charge by how many entrees you choose. I got the 3 entree choices for $15, also added the rest of thier lumpia which were $1.25 each. They are only open until they sell out every day. They dont have set hours when of when they close, so if they run out of food you miss you. So get there early. It was only 1230pm and they were already out of several dishes. I got a spicy pork, chicken adobo and thier Wednesday special which was peanut butter pork. All of them were tender and flavorful. The inside was sorta small and had about 6 or 7 tables. I saw a lot of people picking up food and getting it to go. Several people in line asked if they had specific dishes like the bbq, which they ran out of. So seems like they have quite a bit of regulars. The guys working were super nice and since it was my first time there I asked what they recommend and they didn't disappoint. If you like this type of food, like I do, then I would highly recommend this place. read more

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Food is always HOT and tasty. They're not stingy at all with the serving. every time I come here I actually have to tell them to stop when they're piling on a big portion of delicious food lol it's not a bad thing for others but for me it's my way of just not trying to over eat. The staff are ALWAYS friendly and ALWAYS smiling. It's a cute little place to eat when you miss good home cooked Filipino food, and it's conveniently close to work and home for me so it's a super win win Lola's also sells Filipino desserts as well, all yummy too read more

Well we finally made it back to try again - and we actually got to eat this time! I explained we'd never been here before and the cashier was super friendly and explained what all the dishes were and how the pricing worked. We picked two to share (chicken curry and pork adobo) plus lumpia and it was all yummy! I haven't had much Filipino food to compare it to, so I'm giving it four stars! read more

My coworker and I got to check out Lola Adang's Kusina. So, let me get into it! The food was very good. When we see that LAK was a small family owned business we did figure that the food was going to be good. The quality was spot on and the portion sizing was amazing. I really like the teriyaki chicken the faller was out of this world! The service was good too. Everyone was very friendly to my friend and I. The atmosphere was okay. I wish there was some kind of music playing since it was sorry silent. Overall, I would say if you want amazing food for the price Lola Adang's Kusina is the place to Check Out! read more

Lola Adang's Kusina - a plate of food - Filipino Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

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The food is absolutely delicious!! The portion size is enough to feed an Army!!! lol The customer service was great!! Clean n tasty!! Highly recommend!!! read more

If the 1 to 5 scale was the dial on my guitar amplifier, I'd rate them an 11, the food is so good, it reminds me of when I was a kid living in the Philippines, also everyone there is always so nice, and the portions! so much food, and extremely reasonable price! They are only open for 5 hours, go early and go often! if you go and they are out of an item, try another day earlier, i promise you wont be disappointed. read more

A wonderful mom and pop restaurant with generous and hearty portions. 2 recommendations: - come early - come hungry They sell out of food quickly, sometimes just after lunch, so come earlier rather than later. When you first walk in, there is no menu. Just walk up to the counter, and all of the food will be laid out buffet-style behind a glass screen. You can ask about each dish you're curious about. The workers are friendly and helpful. The dishes mostly stay the same day-to-day, with some occasional variances. I highly recommend the pancit and/or the chicken adobo. Portions are wonderfully large. It makes the prices (which are already reasonable to begin with) so worth it. An average person could definitely eat their fill and still have a decent amount leftover. There is seating inside, but it's limited. I think most patrons get takeout. read more

Lola Adang's Kusina - Pancit & pork combo over rice - Filipino Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Great people great. Great food. Good portions. Love their barbecue on sticks and lumpia Shanghai.

Value for your money, they have the most affordable entree ever in Chicago. The serving size is good for two and taste okay. The server was friendly and accommodating. The place ambiance could be updated but they might be going on the lower/middle class look like in Manila. Overall a good choice in LC. read more

Well they just opened after St Patrick's month and I made this as a bucket list since being Filipino myself and only know 2 restaurants up here in Lake county area. So far the other food is good and authentic. The pork on a stick was just the way my dad and mom makes them in picnic or outdoor parties. The menudo was also good or ok. They missed a few ingredients to the menudo but one ingredient liver is ok but did not add to really make it authentic and raisins was not ok to add which I am glad they didn't do it but supposed to. The chicken curry dish Filipino style was also delicious. The lumpia Shanghai or Filipino egg roll was good too as they gave a 2 long sized generous amount then most family own Filipino restaurants. My friend not Filipino ordered the fried milk fish or bangus (pronounced bang-oos) which she liked. I usually eat bangus for breakfast. It is giving cafeteria style on paper plates for lunch and was a busy place during lunch because of the US Great lakes Navy base and the US Marines base here so military people and some Local Pinoy where in line too. My big disappointment why 4 out of 5 stars was how they cooked Pancit Palabok. They cooked Pancit Behon which is my least favorite Filipino noodle dish and they used Behon noodles in Palabok. Those noodles texture wise is rubbery which belongs in Behon and not in Palabok. Palabok noodles are transparent, little thicker and slippery in texture.They also forgot to add Shrimp in the Pancit which was also disappointing. Also they only sell it as a party tray and could not cook this daily which I am glad they didn't because it was somewhat not ok. I can't say th pancit palabok was bad because the other ingredients tasted correct to use accept no shrimp and wrong noodles they used. The party tray was $40 and was more than enough for 2 people. Otherwise avoid ordering Pancit Palabok from here. Everything else was genuine. The leche flan or Filipino version of flan or custard was ok. They missed a few ingredients too using coconut gel in the bottom. I would come back for some of the other dishes they serve for lunch time. Best to come there 10 minutes early before they open because it gets busy. Also you can dine in the restaurant unlike their rival Filipino restaurant Pampanga Express. read more

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Tried their adobo chicken, pork skewers and lumpia. So delicious. The flavors reminded me of home cooking. The portions are generous and the staff are welcoming. I look forward to going back to try other entrees and some dessert. read more

I would take a bullet for Lola Adang's Kusina. I didn't have a lot of Filipino food growing up so when I moved to the area and saw this place I just knew I had to try it. Every party and family gathering I had ever been to flashed before my eyes when I walked in and the smell of the fresh Filipino food hit me. Seems they make it fresh every day, and the prices are good, the portions are generous, and the energy inside feels just like a home away from home. They're pork bbq is a hit, and you have to come when they open otherwise you might just miss out! I have never seen Lola Adang's empty of people. It would be a crime not to go here at least once. read more

If you are in Phil then this type of eatery is very common but here in Waukegan it is decidedly cleaner bec of food inspection standards-- the food is very good and we eat here and stay away from SMC Pampanga-- the family members who assume all the roles of customer service, cooking etc are all nice and patient, answering any questions about their limited but tasty menu-- they seem proud of their dishes and are not stingy with their portions-- I choose to ask for separate containers for the 2entrees/ free white rice for around $11and if you eat at the tables they will gladly provide more rice if you ask-- nice people read more

Great homemade Filipino food. The dining area is a little tight, besides that it's great and they are very generous with the portions.

Never had Philippine food before. This was a first and NOT a last. I went in there knowing nothing, and came out with a lot of excitement to eat the food I just bought. (FYI it's a lot of food for a little price). There isn't a menu so don't bother looking for one. So go in and take a look for yourself. It's made fresh every morning and ready to serve. I went around 1 and they write already sold out of a lot so go early! read more

Delicious food, wonderful staff, amazing community vibes. Admittedly, I am very new to Filipino cuisine, but I believe the meals I had were nothing short of excellent. Everything was seasoned to perfection, and the portions are generous and priced well. read more

Be warned, portions are huge!!!! Super kind people, tasty comfort food, filling, and satisfying. Three plate entree will serve you lunch and dinner. Peanut curry is a must try. read more

great food, nice people and great price... this is WHY they run out quickly... get there early!

By the time we got to the place(1hr after opening)most of the food are gone.They even run out of rice.The place is packed with customers eating.The owner is nice &apologetic for running out of food.Tight spaces between tables. read more

This place is top tier, not much to say about it beside you need to eat here. Wednesday teriyaki chicken day is a tradition now at work.

The gentleman running the restaurant was very generous, kind and patient. He offered me a free soup and loaded the plate with rice. Family and I shared a plate and he was accommodating and made sure we didn't run out of rice. We ordered the 2 entrees with rice for only $6.50. Amazing spring rolls for only $1/ each. - chicken noodles - adobo chicken Also... had a yummy okra soup. Try it! This is a must try. read more

Lola Adang's Kusina - 2 entree meal. Adobo chicken and chicken noodles. Okra soup. Enjoyed it very much! - Filipino Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Lola is the best!!! Her food is delicious and she makes everyone feel welcomed. You must try the desserts too!

Being a Filipina myself, I find it very difficult to find a Filipino restaurant in the area that hits every inch, nay, millimeter of my cravings. This place hit them all, without question. Every time I've been here there was always something new on the menu...which I love because I could never get tired of the food! Very reminiscent of a sit-in "turo-turo" (literally translates as "point-point") restaurant in the Philippines where you can pick and choose whatever you want for your combo meal for about $5. The second you walk in, you'll be mesmerized by the aroma of Filipino specialties including: tenola, sinigang, adobo, pinakbet, lechon kawali and my personal fave...crispy pata. The ambiance is very Filipino-American, considering the fact that the place was previously an Italian coffee bar with high chairs and brightly colored walls, with a flat screen TV on The Filipino Channel. Very spacious and modern. Like almost all Filipino restaurants, this place is family-run so don't be surprised when you realize that the owners are either cooking in the kitchen or ringing you up. If you're Filipino, you will not walk out of this place dissatisfied. And if you're not? This is the place I HIGHLY RECOMMEND for you to give it a shot. read more

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This restaurant is located right next to the Navy Recruiting District Chicago Headquarters. And since I needed to go up there to do some work, fill up my car and some shopping (tax free!) I figure I swing by and try this place out. Let me tell you this, they give you A LOT of food. I had the 3 sides with rice ($9.00) and I had enough left over for dinner! And plus they have one my favorite dish called Dinuguan. Mmmmmmmm, that's good sh$t. And the owner lady was nice enough to let me try out the pork feet dish (No idea what it was called) but it was delicious! Not a good idea driving back home when you are full, especially with filipino dishes. I passed out for couple of hours when I got back! That just tells you how good the food is. If I'm longing for some filipino food around the base? I know where to go! read more

Lola Adang's Kusina - Pork dinuguan? Hells yeah! - Filipino Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Craving for Pinoy Food? Get your fix from Lola Adang's Kusina! One of the best in Lake County! Good food and Good people- Perfect COMBO like their combo meals. read more

This was a great find. The food was really good. I had the kaldereta and kare-kare and hubby had kaldereta and another beef dish. The serving portions are large that I ended up wrapping the kare-kare to take home for dinner. Plus it's affordable 2 item combo for $5.50 & 3-item combo is $6.95. I am looking forward to ordering trays of food for parties in the future. But for now I know where I need to stop for lunch when I go to Gurnee/Kenosha Outlets and Great America. For those who go to the navy base, this is really close. read more

I saw the place from the street and I knew it would be authentic. I went here for lunch and there were quiet a few people there eating. There are a few small tables and you can sit at the small bar and chat with the owners. When you walk in there is a register and just to the left there is a display of some wonderful meats and Filipino food. There was any kind of meat you wanted and they were all marinated in some of the best looking sauces. I asked for a plate of veggies and rice to go and the woman looked at me like I was crazy! I told her I was vegetarian but she just looked at me as if she had never heard the word. I had her put some chicken in my to go box to appease her and to find out what it was all about. The food was amazing! Even the chicken I tried! I shared most of it because of my beliefs, but it was darn good! I would definitely go back. read more

Lola's is nothing fancy and closer to your hole-in-the-wall type of place but I love the Filipino food here! You select what you want in a cafeteria-style manner. For just $8 you get 3 entrees and more than enough food for one meal. My family isn't Filipino but the food here reminds me of my grandma's aromatic old-school cooking so that's an automatic plus for me (but be prepared, lots of oil - you know how grandma's do it). I recommend the lumpia (long, skinny egg rolls), the chicken adobo which is cooked so well that the meat falls off the bones, and the sweet red chicken. It's great to grab lunch to-go here. There are also Filipino desserts on the side which they get delivered in. I like the taro and rice cakes. Be sure to come not too late during lunch hours. I once came just past two and they had already sold-out of most of their entrees! read more

As a Fil-Am that was studying up in this area. It was nice to see some local filipino places that were close by. Places like these are basically like eating home cooked meals. Also you get huge portions of rice along with your entrees for a pretty reasonable price. (2entress+rice for $6) The place is basically a turo-turo/ Cafeteria style place. You pick your entrees and pay up front. I recommend the the Adobo(chicken or pork) and the pork BBQ( have to ask for it because its being cooked in the back). The downside is that this is more a lunch place then dinner. So it is better to go early to ensure freshness. read more

Lola Adang's Kusina - 2 entree. Longganisa and chicken Afritada with rice - Filipino Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Food is delicious, lady that served me with my meal was very friendly made me feel like home. Got me some Chicken Adobo and chicken teriyaki it was phenomenal, Turón was great. Definitely going back read more

I ha been coming to Lola Adang's for at least 10 years, and this place is so consistent, food is tasty and portions are large. Owners are nice and generous. incidentally, I wanted to try a place last week as I was picking up some cakes also in Lake County, not in Waukegan, first the place had a line, so I thought food must be good.. unfortunately, very disappointing, taste was nowhere near (like Caldereta has a distinctive taste), this place was ok. I won't knock it down as they are making a living, but hands down for Lola Adang's! read more

The chef cooks some amazing bomb food. The atmosphere is an equivalent of home with its hospitality and welcoming staff. Legit can't wait to come back. I heavily recommend yall try their specials and desserts. :) read more

Food is very flavorful and authentic. I highly recommend if you love Filipino food or interested in trying something different. You won't be disappointed. read more

I LOVE LOLA ADANG's I honestly think this is the best spot in chicago for Filipino food! And this is coming from a girl that has lived in San Diego where Filipino food and variety is almost like the Philippines itself. The food is great, the price is awesome, and the faces are friendly and warm! I highly recommend Lola Adang's! I make sure I get my fix here at least once a week. read more

It was alright lots of fat no meat, and the Kare kare wasn't home made was made with the packet

Two-item combo for $5.50! They give you plenty of food, too. I was completely stuffed and I was struggling to finish my plate. You can take the food to-go or dine-in. If you dine-in, you eat on a real plate and silverware. I had the chickend adobo and some sort of beef dish, which came with rice. The guy behind the counter gave me a free cup of soup to try. The food was delicious and was home-cooked. I didn't like their rice because it was too dry for my taste. However, it worked out because one of my dishes had plenty of sauce to moisten the rice with. They have a limited selection of drinks -- just a few types of canned sodas and bottled water. There was only one or two Filipino drinks. Service was great. Attentive and friendly. This is a mom-and-pop type of shop. Decor is Americanized but nice with bar-stools. It was easy to find seating during lunch hour on a weekday. read more

Filipino friend took me here for lunch.. pulled up to the parking lot and it was a complete hole in the wall, that's when I knew it was going to be good. for $6 you get white rice and two entrees. (or $5 for one entree.. and i think $7/8 for three). The $6 two entree is more than enough food for an average eating man. We each got different things so I got to try: -Adobo Pork (very similiar to vietnamese thit kho) -Pinakbet (mixed vegetables in a shrimp paste/sauce) -Longanisa (chorizo like sausage) -Flip bbq skewers (normal bbq chicken/pork) *Definitely get the adobo and pick any of the other three, you can't go wrong! I am not an expert in flip food so i won't try to pretend, but all i have to say is if you're in the area looking for a good value, great tasting lunch, this is the spot! read more

Back in town and this time for good...simply the best Filipino food around. Best Adobo!!! The menu changes all the time but anytime EVERY time....it's all good! You'll for sure leave satisfied and happy. The portions are great and full of bold Filipino flavors. Trust me...you will be happy you came. The place can only accommodate a handful of people so don't get upset if your expecting to sit down...it's a very popular spot and food runs out quick so best bet is after the lunch rush or before. Enjoy yourself!!!! read more

We come here all the time and have never ever had a bad dish. The food is amazing, very reasonably priced, hot, and different throughout the week. The staff is very friendly and welcoming! They're nice, funny, and always courteous. Of all the Filipino restaurants we've tried on our travels, this is by far the best. They seem to be a family run business as well which just adds to why we prefer to come here. If you haven't tried it, definitely do. We'll definitely continue to frequent here! read more

Very delicious food and you definitely get the bang for your buck. If you're looking for authentic Filipino food with a homely feel, please check this place out. I tried the Adobo Chicken and the Curry Chicken, I will be back. read more

Lola Adang's Kusina - Filipino Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois