Bayan Ko is an independently owned restaurant in Chicago owned and operated by husband and wife duo Chef Lawrence Letrero and Raquel Quadreny. They serve up a mash up of contemporary Filipino & Cuban fare inspired by dishes from their heritage and family recipes. Reservations are available on their website, and Tock.
Creative Filipino-Cuban fare & BYOB offered in a snug, artsy setup with outdoor seating. Based on 315 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1810 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 698-6373
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Hours
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: bayankochicago.comexploretock.com
Reviews
Yessenia Navarro
Banyan Ko, owned by a Cuban wife and Filipino husband duo, this family establishment’s hospitality is unmatched. During our visit we were treated with such immense kindness. All staff from front of house, server and even the chef provided quality service. They were detailed enough to make a birthday just a tad sweeter with a small surprise candle on our dessert. The adobo pork belly was unctuous, crispy, and bursting with umami. The lumpia was crispy, flaky and perfectly paired with their sweet chili sauce. The croquettes were fantastic with their crunchy exterior and gooey melty interior. The Kare Kare dish was fall off the bone oxtail in a peanut curry sauce with shrimp paste to taste. To end our superb dinner, we ordered the Ube sundae which came with red beans, young coconut strips, corn and paired with a delectably smooth flan. Banyan Ko is a must visit! You won’t regret it!
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Alex Rodriguez
This place rocks!! Creative, delicious food. Can be tricky getting in but once you sit down you’re in for an absolute treat. It’s BYOB so make sure to bring a bottle of wine and enjoy an amazing experience. I would heavily recommend the Lumpia, Ropa Vieja which was delicious and the Ube Ice cream for dessert.
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Mackenzie Ridenour
Such a wonderful dining experience! It is a small, intimate dining area with delicious food. I am definitely coming back and highly recommending it to others.
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Pail
I don’t dine in that often but this is an absolute must if you do. Especially if you’re sitting outside. Great food, and great atmosphere.
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H.H.H
Not very familiar with Filipino food but I enjoyed this place a lot as a fusion spot. We came in near closing but the waitress was so kind and prompt even though she was the only one in the front. The “nigiri” was seriously flavorful, but the highlight was the white chocolate flan. Never had basil on flan but it was a genius move. The restaurant interior is cute too.
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David Goese
Bayan Ko is outstanding. Absolutely delicious food. We loved the very original fusion between Filipino and Cuban. Favorites included the crab croquettes, squid ink noodles with scallops and uni, lumpia, and mussels – wow were these all great. We also loved the intimate ambience and the fact that you can do half orders of each item on the whole menu, we got to try more things – why don’t all restaurants do that?? Drinks (strawberry daiquiri and pina colada) also top notch. If you haven’t been here go ASAP
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Chris Spadafora
Wonderful experience here at Bayan ko. Reservations are recommended as there are limited seats. Service was super attentive and friendly. Ended up ordering 4 dishes to share and a dessert. 4 was the perfect amount for 2 people. Ceviche was fresh and refreshing to start the meal. Also the short rib bistec was superb. Everything on the menu was prepared to perfection and I highly recommend checking this place out.
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Jean Kang
I went to Bayan Ko for restaurant week and I was fairly disappointed. I was very excited for the food. I’m a big fan of Filipino cuisines and I have to admit this does not hit the spot. I would not say this is authentic Filipino food. It’s a fun fusion though. The food was alright. I still enjoyed my meal.
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Margaret Wallace
Food way over rated, and over priced . . It was way too much soy sauce use on the noodles which made it too salty to eat. Total rip off for $26
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