Spencer S.
9/12/2025
Kayao is an Asian-Peruvian fusion restaurant in Old Town. Atmosphere and service was great. Food was very good with creative flavor profiles. I'll certainly be coming back to try the rest of the...
Kayao
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1252 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
Kayao, a restaurant nestled in Chicago, IL, offers an unexpected fusion of Peruvian cuisine influenced by Japanese and Chinese immigrants who arrived on these shores a century ago. By blending ancestral techniques and a passion for sea ingredients, Kayao creates a symphony of flavors that pays homage to the cultural convergence of these three influences.
At Kayao, hospitality is elevated to an art form, as the dedicated team strives to craft a memorable dining experience where each dish is a masterpiece and every interaction celebrates life's diversity. The flavors at Kayao transport diners to the shores of the South Pacific, where the essence of the cultures that inspired the cuisine can be savored.
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4.593 reviews
John M.
9/1/2025
Our evening got off to a great start thanks to server Donya who walked us through the menu, described some of her favorite dishes, and in all ways made us welcome. We kicked things off with...
Thomas A.
8/11/2025
The food was excellent. Server took extra time to explain the dishes and took into account our preferences. The entire staff, with the exception of one of the hostess, treated us with kindness and...
John R.
8/8/2025
Kayao is located in Old Town on a bustling street full of other restaurants and shops. We felt lucky to find street parking nearby. We were seated immediately and the server took our orders...
Alla K.
7/20/2025
I love this place. I absolutely love this place! Have been twice now and keep telling more people about it in hopes that another friend will want to go with me. The Kayao ceviche and oysters are...
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