27 Aluna Modern Filipino/American Cuisine

“I have never had Filipino food before and this was a pleasant welcome. The Ube pancakes were unique and great and the chicken adobo sandwich was amazing. The fries were the best I ever had. Our waitress was super sweet and very helpful.”

“Lola, our server, was fantastic! Relaxed atmosphere, love the curated art that’s on display (and also for sale). Enjoyed the tap si log and a hot latte; my hubby had the Egg Boiieee! (And when the server asked my hubby what he wanted, he totally said “Egg Boiieee” in his best “Flavor Flav” impression - lol. Ube cheesecake for dessert. Everything was delicious 🤗”

“Overall cool atmosphere. Service is a bit rough when it gets busy, try to get there early for brunch. Food was good, especially for the price. Really enjoyed it! Will try to come back for dinner next time.”

“Well this is a bucket list driving from Chicago but I'll have to come back again because I only had the Filipino brunch menu dining in. It was delicious. What really caught my attention on the website and I have to come back probably another time probably when it's a little warmer in the spring for their famous Beef Machado which is served for dinner. I went for their brunch which was good too. Their lumpia Shanghai or Filipino fried egg rolls were treating like an formal appetizer. Traditionally, when you're invited to a Filipino party the egg rolls are more like hors d'oeuvres than a formal appetizer in a big group and they separate the chili or sweet and sour sauce like a dip or condiment similar to ketchup and fries. It tasted good and original in traditional Filipino cuisine. Ambience was very modern but then again I see a lot of the newer restaurants in franchises like Max's restaurant franchise making it modern ambience versus reflecting traditional ambiance. It was originally another American restaurant bar but the owner being Pinoy Filipino bought it. I had found it on Facebook and it looked like a bucket list to come all the way from Chicago despite having a lot of other Filipino restaurants back in Chicago. I just came from a French Filipino one called "Kasama" which was unique that you had to pay first and then sit down and order your food ahead for their brunch and the dinner. Anyways, going back with this place it was good service. Staff was pretty friendly especially Lola and Brandon. I also met the chef for Dinner named Olivia My food came quick i for time having brunch. I ordered the Topsilog which was unique but delicious. Their version they don't use pork. I really don't eat pork that much now that I am older. They use thin marinated semi sweet and savory beef served with one Sunnyside egg and garlic rice for this restaurant's version. I just wish that portions was a little bigger as I was a little unsatisfied and I had to order another Filipino egg roll.I would come back for the dinner for the Machado was the main attraction. I did like the Ube drink called "Manila dreams" with vodka, lemon and guava with a dried lemon as a garnish. Surprisingly, I didn't really taste the tarty sweetness of lemon despite that it was labeled in the menu with guava. It was an alcoholic Filipino cocktail drink with Ube or purple yam which I don't see it being utilized as a usual cocktail at a bar or restaurant. I guess by chance if you're in Rockford, Illinois do stop by here if you're craving for Filipino breakfast, brunch and hopefully dinner but if you could wait up to after 5:00 pm I would suggest probably trying to dinner which I haven't done yet but will come next time.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed the fried chicken and ube pancake, as well as the morning noodles. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. Loved seeing local art on display, and there’s also a great selection of beverage options.”