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Kasama Chicago Reviews
There are not many places that live up to their hype but
There are not many places that live up to their hype but Kasama does just that. The Maíz con Leche was sooo good. You aren't getting a coffee like that at any other place. The pastries were some of the best I've ever had. The stand out to me was the banana because it was everything a banana and tart lover would look for and then some. The matcha pandan eclair was also just a fun time and is a must try if you like creamy desserts and unique flavors. There were no misses. I am glad I don't live next to Kasama because I would be broke broke and eat sweets every single day. Can't wait to go back!!!!
We went on a Thursday afternoon and there was a ~10 minute
We went on a Thursday afternoon and there was a ~10 minute wait. The service was quick and the staff were friendly. There was some outdoor seating available so we were seated right after ordering. Breakfast sandwich with longanisa, egg, and cheese (4/5): I liked how the egg was made (steamed or souffléd maybe?) -- I've never had it like that in a breakfast sandwich before. The soft texture of the egg was slightly dominated by the longanisa, though. Black sesame coconut macaroon (5/5): Loved this! It was a great macaroon with great texture, and they incorporated the black sesame quite well. The outside was crispy and the inside was softer and had a stronger black sesame flavor. Oatmeal cream pie (3/5): Unfortunately, wasn't a big fan of this. It was dulce de leche cream and fruit preserves sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies. Overall, it was too sweet for me. I hoped that the fruit preserves would have balanced out the sweetness from the other components, but in my opinion, it was not tart enough and was pretty sweet itself. Ube and huckleberry basque cake (5/5): The edges were crispy and the inside was cakey and soft. The ube/huckleberry combination was delicious and clever. Ube is a sweeter and richer flavor and it balanced well with the tartness of the huckleberry.
I went to the restaurant at 9:45 am on a weekday and there
I went to the restaurant at 9:45 am on a weekday and there was a really long line outside. I had to wait for an hour to get a table. The food was really good though, especially the pastries. I wouldn't wait in a cold for an hour for this kind of food because we can easily find similar quality at cheaper prices. I'd definitely recommend the pastries though, and you can skip the line if you get them to go.
5 stars just for the croissant.
No, literally. That's all I want for breakfast, anything else ehhhh... if I have to. Kasama offered many different pastries as well as breakfast/lunch items and made deciding what to order very hard. I will say this place is popping and there will most likely be a wait. I think we arrived around 12:30, seated about an hour later and finished the meal at/around 2 (kitchen/seating closes at 2). As we were leaving there were till people waiting to go in, I definitely was nervous in line and even thought we were too late for a meal. I would definitely try and plan accordingly based on that or look into ordering online earlier on in the day if you are okay with taking it to go.
the line was out the door for this place as you've probably
the line was out the door for this place as you've probably seen in reviews but i can say the wait was well worth it!! small and quaint restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food. my friend and i both had the filipino breakfast with longanisa and it was soo yummy. my friend is filipina and she said it's just like her mom's at home. the matcha latte was creamy and flavorful. definitely can't wait to go back and try more items especially from their bakery!
Ok lines are definitely no joke for brunch-----get there as
Ok lines are definitely no joke for brunch-----get there as early as possible to minimize the wait in the sun during the summer! We got there around 8:45 on a Sunday so around 15ish minutes before opening and we got to the front around 10am. Ube latte was a lot better than I expected -so yum and refreshing!! The breakfast sandwich is exactly as described (and you def got to add the hash brown), and it's really just a breakfast sandwich executed to perfection. I personally was expecting the longanisa to be a little sweet, but it really wasn't at all FYI! Definitely savory through and through. To me, however, the real star of the show were the pastries. How lucky was I to visit during mango season!!! That mango tart is heaven and made me so proud of this restaurant as a pinoy. I got the ensaymada to go, and yeah this is definitely not your local red ribbon ensaymada haha. The ube filling was a little too sweet but I was simply impressed with how well it held up after carrying it throughout the streets of Chicago for 5 hrs. Wish my stomach was large enough to taste more pastries, but alas!!! If I ever visit again for brunch, I'd probably just order to go btw, their brunch menu is pretty simple. Super glad Kasama is contributing to the Filipino food renaissance currently happening across the country, and hopefully, when I return, it'll be for their dinner service!!
I ordered ahead of time online to avoid the line, which I
I ordered ahead of time online to avoid the line, which I would recommend. I got the breakfast sandwich with longanisa, egg, cheese, and a hashbrown. It was good but definitely not worth waiting in line for (online ordering was a blessing). Honestly, I enjoy salty foods but I think the sandwich was a bit too salty for even my tastebuds; I think it was due to the longanisa. The items are a bit on the pricier side for what they are. I would likely return to try other items or when I am craving that sandwich.
Breakfast items were good but not excellent.
Mango tart is phenomenal. I would say the pastries are worth the wait; however, the breakfast entrees are not noteworthy and you almost felt like you were getting ripped off for what you paid for garlic rice and a small portion of just fried sausage. Needed something to break up the carbs and oil. The coffee was average and the match tea with roasted rice was a tea bag. The stand-out pastry was the mango tart and almost everyone had it on their table.
I was finally able to reserve a table for two for the
I was finally able to reserve a table for two for the Tasting Menu. Yes, the cost is equivalent to a round trip airfare to the East Coast, but you're paying, not just for the food, but also for the experience. (At least that's what I tell myself, so I feel better for spending so much). It was a Sunday evening, so not only was there street parking right out front, but it was FREE. Yay! The outside was not what I expected; it was a very plain, dark grey building. I don't even remember seeing signs besides a piece of paper on a glass door. You walk in, and it's a cute little spot. Small tables along the side facing a bar and/or kitchen. We were seated and greeted by a friendly waiter. He provided us with drink menus in which I ordered the "Calamansi Sour." I tried to let that $20 glass last the whole meal but ended up getting another one near the end. It was really delicious. The waiter explained to us how the tasting works. Apparently, the menu changes often, and every course that comes out is supposed to be a "surprise."" Considering the people next to us started about 30 minutes ahead, we kinda knew what was coming, but that didn't keep our mouths from being surprised. I am not going to go over every course we had (check out my pictures), but I can tell you it was a 4D experience. The sight, the smell, the taste, and even the feel (think...pop rocks in your mouth) was exquisite. No, it does not LOOK like the type of Filipino food my mom makes, but it sure did TASTE like it, maybe even better. Each course is brought out by different people and explained well. I can see the time and energy used to just put together one plate, almost like I was eating someone's artwork. Perfection! As an added bonus, we were given a small cake to take home! The cake had the Filipino Sun on it, which made me really feel at home. Thanks, Kasama. You made this Pinay very happy and proud.
Went there Saturday, waiting in line before they opened.
Got a few breakfast sandwiches, a mango tart, ham and cheese danish and foie gras danish. Can't even put into words just how delicious everything was. I would make the three hr drive just for this place.
So so good 😊
So so good - I had never tried huckleberries before but I’m addicted! The Ube Huckleberry basque cake was sooo good - I just wish i could come here more often if it was closer I’d be here every day! Delicious
The pastries are AMAZING
The pastries were the bomb! Absolutely amazing. It was worth the hour long wait. The mango tart had THE freshest mangoes outside the Philippines and was absolutely delicious. I loved the chocolate croissant with chocolate ganache instead of solid chocolate. The ube basque cake was beautiful decorated with the filipino flag in powdered sugar. The whoopie pie was a hit, too. The savory dishes were good, too, but not much different from most other good filipino restaurants that serve breakfast.
WORTH THE HYPE!! I am in love with the ube latte and the
WORTH THE HYPE!! I am in love with the ube latte and the breakfast sandwich. It has a soft potato bun, folded egg, cheese, and I got mine with longanisa and a hash brown on the side. It's incredible, especially with a little hot sauce. But the longansia itself adds so much flavor to the breakfast sandwich - unlike any other breakfast sandwich I've tried! The use latte is the perfect level of sweetness but you can still taste the coffee and ube in it. The pastries are so unique and we loved everything we tried! The ube huckleberry cake is my favorite you have to get it! Tip: Don't wait in the long line, just place your order online for pick-up and you can skip the line to go pick up your order at the time they give you!
I got the Filipino breakfast.
It was good. I probably wouldn't come here just for it. I could probably make it at home tbh. But I would like to come back and try some other things on the menu. There was a line when we got there but it was moving fairly quick so we weren't waiting too long. We got seated outside which was nice but can be a little too hot if you're there in the summer.
The wait was worth it.
We had pastries and the Filipino breakfast. Super delicious and reminds me of home. Garlic fried rice and the pickled papaya!! The place looked so cute too and the staff were very friendly
We went in for their dinner experience and I have to say
We went in for their dinner experience and I have to say the menu was amazing. The Filipino menu with fine dining aspect was really different. I loved the adoption of the kare kare with lamb and the sinigang adoption with salmon. I couldn't pick anything to be the highlight because everything was. The cocktails were also great with addition of ube, calamansi, and coconut flavors. The service was good and the place was cozy. The desserts had a few pastry items that are offered for purchase during breakfast service times. I would recommend going if you're trying to find a new fine dining experience!
Utterly horrendous customer service.
No way to actually reach them by any means over the phone. Placed a pick up order wait time stated 30 mins, after the placement of the order at 11:15 it said 1:30 pm pick up! I dont care how good the food is, the fact that they actively choose to treat their customers in such manner on ridiculous lines (I previously attempted to go on a rainy day in person, ~50 people were washed away in the wind trying to place their order!) and unimaginable wait times for pick up shows blatant sign of disrespect for people that keep their business running. Anyone who supports this imo (myself included apparently today!) is just simply being fooled. Never again will I "dine" here. Again; your food can be outstanding, you may have made some epic list, and may have been on some hot new restaurant list, this doesn't mean you get to disrespect your customers. Period.
First time at a Michelin starred restaurant and I'm so glad
First time at a Michelin starred restaurant and I'm so glad it was here. It was so neat for me to try food that my friend grew up eating together. We tried the Filipino breakfast, lumpia, and an assortment of pastries. Everything was so delicious! The ube and coconut ensaymada was amazing and so was the ube and huckleberry cake! It does take a while to get your food. We opted for ordering out instead of waiting in the line. But waiting for our food inside was so neat. You can see back into the kitchen and the vibe is so calming and cool. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Everyone just seemed super happy to be there. I recommend for anyone in the area!
When i say the food was amazing.
..sheesh. we got the as takeout and even with the delay the food was perfect. The flavor and taste combination was perfect. The service was great even though it was super crowded. Outside of the wait time i have no complaints. Its definitely a cool vibe. Its not a huge place but its still gives a intimate vibe
Finally tried food from Kasama! My friend did a pickup
Finally tried food from Kasama! My friend did a pickup order from the store. I had heard great things about the Ube and Huckleberry Cake and the Truffle Croissant. The Truffle Croissant was great! Loved the subtle taste of truffle in the filling. I loved the addition of the honey sugar pearls as well. The croissant itself was very flaky and tasted fresh. The Ube and Huckleberry berry cake was ok in my opinion. I loved the tough exterior of the cake with the gooey filling, but the filling was just basic. It didn't taste either of Ube or huckleberry and I was a bit disappointed with that. The cake by itself was really delicious though. The powdered sugar design on the cake was too cute. The service was fast as we had placed a pickup order. The ambience is nice and classy! No wonder this place was shown on 'The Bear' show.
Congratulations to Kasama for being the first Filipino
Congratulations to Kasama for being the first Filipino restaurant and bakery to earn a Michelin star! I have yet to try their entrees but the pastries are divine. The menu will get your mouth watering. We had to come here twice just to sample the desserts on our wish list but let me tell you, most of what you will order will not disappoint. Word of mouth spreads like wildfire. It is true the lines are long and I'm not surprised by the insane wait times. If you are willing to do takeout, that would be your best bet as you can order their breakfast/brunch menu, drinks and desserts the morning of off their website. They typically open online orders right at 9am. I believe they use the Tock app for orders but it's super easy and after ordering you are given a designated time slot for pick up. Once it's your time for pickup you can avoid the lines (because those are mainly for dine-in eaters who want the full-on experience) and just walk in and hang right once you enter the 2nd door. Pickups are on that side towards the end. Just head in the direction with all the takeout bags and boxes. Give any one of the employees near that side behind the counter your order number and off you go to enjoy some of the most amazing treats/meals ever. Everyone is going to have their favorites but for desserts we loved: * Any of their savory Danishes * Chocolate Caramel Tart * Kouign Amann * And the Ube Huckleberry Basque Cake I can't wait to dive into their breakfasts too. Kasama you've done well. Thank you for putting Chicago on the map for having one of the best Filipino restaurants in the nation!
Felt like our tocino was a bit drier this time.
Everything else was great as expected! Chicken adobo delicious and flavorful. Ordered take-out which took about 1 hour and 30 minutes - be sure to order ahead! Tried the corn milk tea which was sooo delicious esp if you are a fan of corn! I got it hot and it was cozy. Not too sweet. The red bean sesame cold brew was not bad - husband enjoyed it - I wish there was a stronger red bean taste. The apple pastry was OK - I've had better. It wasn't bad but it wasn't as good as their other pastries! Could have more filling and more apples in it.
Waited an hour in the rain on a Friday morning but worth it.
Their Ube latte is really good -not too sweet and you can actually taste the flavor. Their black sesame latte was just the same and so dang good. Their chicken adobo and mushroom adobo are amazing and their portions were extremely filling. Their pastries were great to take home to enjoy. This place deserved their one star Michelin. Place is popping but if you just want the food only you can order ahead online or else you're going to have to wait a while to sit down.
I’ve had better
Quite disappointing for a Michelin star restaurant. Obviously the person who did the review and gave the star has no forethought or concept of Filipino food. As a true Filipino I’ve had better. First clue for me when I walked in no Filipino in the restaurant tells me it’s OK. 2nd riding the hype with over priced menu is a farce. I will admit the pastries are good, but all in all the food is very pedestrian, definitely wouldn’t go back or recommend it.
Check them out for breakfast!
A must visit if you’re in Chicago. I’ve only visited for breakfast, but after 5 visits I can say this is consistently a memorable experience and they are often innovating different pastries. Weekends offer some extra menu options but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Make sure to order some extra pastries to go and I’d recommend the Black Truffle Croissant. In my experience, arriving 30 min to an hour before they open has always gotten me a spot towards the front of the line and have been seated within 15 min of opening. It’s worth the wait.
The Food Shines Impressively Here.
Kasama is a Michelin-starred bakery and modern Filipino restaurant located in the East Ukraine neighborhood of Chicago. The eatery personalizes takes on Filipino cuisine and serves a range of food fare from kare kare (peanut based stew) to bagoong (shrimp paste). The design of the facilities embraces an impressive kitchen framed by a counter whose diners watch the crew's theatre unfold. Banquettes tucked under the windows make for comfy seats. Not really knowing most of the innards of the food catalog, I took a change on the Pork Belly Adobo.........and what a masterfully flavorful dish. My sweet tooth was deliciously satisfied with a Berry Creme Fraiche Cheese Cake and washed down with a Modelo. The food shines impressively here.
Very good but not worth the wait
We had previously been to Kasama for dinner which I didn't review but was outstanding so we had high expectations coming for breakfast. To start, we ignored all of the online advice and showed up around opening on a saturday morning. The line was already down the street. We waited about an hour and 45 minutes to get in. Overall, I would say it was very good but certainly not worth the wait - although I don't think anything would be worth that long of a wait. The standouts were the foie gras croissant and the combination sandwich which is kasama's ode to the Chicago beef. The combination of the shaved pork adobo and longanisa sausage with the hot giardiniera works perfectly together and is, in my opinion, better than almost any Chicago beef sandwich I've had. I ordered the combo sandwich to go just because I felt like I had to order a lot given how long I waited but if I didn't I would have been pretty disappointed with the rest of breakfast. As it relates to breakfast, the biggest disappointment was the breakfast sandwich. I was a bit underwhelmed. It was small and seemed a bit mass produced. I've honestly had many better breakfast sandwiches and in my opinion, you can't have a great one without a fried egg. My wife ordered the adobo mushroom breakfast with a fried egg and it was fine if a little uninspiring. We ordered several pastries to take home and they are really the stars of the show at Kasama. If I was to go back, I would probably go on a Wednesday morning in February during a snow storm or just ordered pastries and iced coffees to go.
FIRST TIME CHICAGO #2: TASTING MENU AT THE FIRST FILIPINO MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT
When we think about Michelin Star restaurants what comes to mind are French restaurants because the Michelin Guide was originated in France. Throughout the years there have been many different types of cuisine to earn a Michelin Star. How does a certain cuisine get recognize with a Michelin Star without sacrificing the integrity of that cuisine? The last time I ate at a Michelin Star restaurant was well before COVID. I was going to Chicago in mid-September for three days. Last July I made the reservation for myself for the tasting menu on Thursday September 15. Also when I made the reservation I noted that the occasion was for my birthday, which was exactly a week before. When I arrived in Chicago on that Thursday prior to coming to Kasama I had a light lunch. My dinner at Kasama consisted of a 13-course meal. There's a saying about first impression and that was more evident when the first course was kinalaw, which is a Filipino version of ceviche. What made the kinalaw at Kasama stand out was it had caviar. OMG! When I ate that first course I knew Kasama wasn't playing around with the tasting menu. The second course was lumpia. It wasn't an ordinary lumpia but inside a spring roll that added a crunchy texture. The third course was nilaga. The broth of the nilaga at Kasama was one of the two best broths I've ever had a Filipino restaurant. That broth had an intense beef flavor yet I felt as if I was drinking tea. When I posed the question about "sacrificing the integrity of that cuisine" the next course was a "make or break" moment for the tasting menu. The soimai had foie gras, which is my fourth favorite food in the world. I was worried if the foie gras was more about pleasing the Michelin inspectors instead of elevating the integrity of Filipino cuisine, but the siomai at Kasama also had duck. Anytime I have foie gras I also order duck so having two ingredients in one dish made that course satisfying. I mentioned about the broth of the nilaga was one of the two best broths I've ever had at a Filipino restaurant - the other was the adobo at Kasama. For most Filipinos adobo is their favorite Filipino food, but not me as I have a love-hate relationship with that dish as the broth is too soupy or the dish is too oily. Most adobos have pork or chicken as the main ingredient. Yet the main ingredient for the adobo at Kasama was maitake mushroom, which accentuated the adobo broth. That adobo broth at Kasama should be the standard of any adobo. If adobo at Kasama was serve regularly at other Filipino eateries or family parties then adobo would be my favorite Filipino food. The next course is my not only my favorite Filipino food but also my favorite food in the whole world - sinigang. The sinigang at Kasama didn't look as most sinigangs I've had in the past yet the broth had that sour, tangy taste that I've come to love. I'm not a fan of pancit but the pancit at Kasama had squid ink similar to an Italian pasta. Kare-kare is in my top five favorite Filipino dish as the combination of the peanut sauce with oxtail and beef tripe adds a rich, hearty dish. What was intriguing at the kare-kare at Kasama was the use of lamb belly, which was another OMG moment. The peanut sauce look like chili oil but there was a distinct peanut flavor I've come to recognize with kare-kare. The last meat dish I had bistek. Traditional bistek is a well-done sirloin steak yet a rare A5 wagyu was meat of choice at Kasama for their bistek. This was the last OMG moment for my meal. I've never had A5 wagyu before and to have it for bistek at Kasama was a great first introduction. Yet I can still taste the calamansi and carmelized onions of the bistek I've come to known. Now came the desserts. I would never expect shaved truffles at a Filipino restaurant but I at Kasama I had truffle croissant. Banana desserts in Filipino cuisine can be too tarty for me but at Kasama the caramelization of the banana softened that tartness. I mentioned I made the reservation for my birthday. For the halo-halo it was presented with a candle. I also got two gifts I received for my birthday. First was a compliment ube huckleberry Basque cake, which is their most popular pastry at Kasama. Second was a signed autograph from both owners on the tasting menu. What is Kasama? From appearance the food doesn't look Filipino. Yet if you took a blind taste test you can recognize the Filipino flavors. I have eaten at thirteen Michelin Star restaurants. Maybe I'm biased because I'm Filipino but Kasama is my second favorite Michelin Star restaurant. Even though Kasama serves brunch I recommend eating at Kasama for dinner to experience Filipino flavors in their tasting menu. Kasama as the world's first Filipino restaurant to earn a Michelin star is an eatery that makes Filipinos proud of their cuisine.
Filipino Breakfast
Delicious breakfast! I enjoyed the Filipino breakfast with longanisa sausage. The Uber and Huckleberry Basque cake for dessert. Ordered while waiting in line and did takeout.
Worth the wait!
Get here early, they do sell out. You will have to stand in line, and it is worth every bit of it! I highly recommend the Filipino mixed breakfast and of course the lumpia. All the pastries looked amazing! We had a hand pie, and it was amazing!
Delicious rice! Worth the journey
Amazing breakfast here. I loved the way they seasoned and cooked their rice - you know a place is great when they can get something so simple so right. Well worth the journey to get out here for a bite. Line wasn’t too bad on a weekday, and overall moved pretty fast.
Ordered takeout for breakfast on the weekend and everything
Ordered takeout for breakfast on the weekend and everything was delicious! The Ube latte had a medium sweetness and good flavor from the yam and coconut milk. The breakfast sandwich was fresh and the hash brown was perfectly crisp even after the drive home. Would definitely recommend takeout to avoid the long lines.
Authentic langgonisa.
Will definitely be back to taste bakery goods we missed and have breakfast in a small but cozy restaurant.
- excellent big breakfast with 2 meats- excellent blueberry
- excellent big breakfast with 2 meats- excellent blueberry top- filling meal for a reasonable priceLines can get long to just order. Takeout is much easier, but waiting in line could be upwards of 1 hour. Delicious lunch venue though. Go early for the pastries as they sell out quickly.
Second time returning.
Last time, we loved the foie gras danish, the ube basque cake, the breakfast sandwich (with sausage, add a hash brown), and the lumpia. Excited to try our new haul of pastries (pictured)!
Pinoy pride.
Yummy brekkie. Rice spam and eggs at a michellen star restaurant? Yes plz take my money
Great food.
Need to order at the counter. No much service though but still recommend for the food.
Restaurant opens from 9a-3p.
They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Always a line at this place so come early and be prepared to wait. Street parking, metered parking. We came on a Friday and the pay box doesn't charge until 11am so theoretically we got free parking. We got there 10-15 min before it opened and there were already maybe 6-7 groups in line ahead of us followed by maybe 10 more after we got in line. We waited a good 25 min before getting in and this is because you order at the counter before being seated. They also only allow one group at a time at the counter to order and only one group fits inside the restaurant. 2nd and/or 3rd group can wait inside the winter/wind vestibule enclosure. I'd recommend ordering your pastries right away because it will sell out-- don't think, just order if you want it get it because chances are it will be out by the time you want to order it later. There's bar style seating as well as tables. The place is clean, customer service is spectacular. Staff are very pleasant and polite and available. Wide price range for pastries from as low as $3.5 to the 2 most expensive one of 13/$14. I love their truffle croissant, which is $14 a piece eek. Their croissant is flaky on the outside, soft on the inside with cream cheese truffle filling. Their filling is amazing, I can't get enough of it. Outside is sprinkled with tiny sugar cube and little bit of truffle. We also ordered the ube and coconut emsaymada, which reminds me of a cream puff. The ube filling wasn't too sweet, just perfect. There's other pastries we would like to try but we also ordered breakfast and had to control ourselves.For breakfast we got the Filipino breakfast combo and mushroom adobo. Breakfast combo comes with longanisa sausage and tocino (similar to bbq pork), rice and a sunny side egg. I thought the breakfast was alright, nothing too special. I've had better elsewhere. I'd definitely come back next time for pastries, but will do online order pick up to avoid the line. This place would be nice to meet up with friends for pastries/sweets and coffee, but not feasible given the line and wait.
My friend and I went there on the morning of Thursday; we
My friend and I went there on the morning of Thursday; we had Filipino breakfast, a black truffle Croissant, and the daily special, a pork belly salad. -- the daily special is not good, as it comes with a really strong piggy flavor. Even worse, we both had diarrhea soon after eating the food.
After wanting to try Kasama for months but always getting
After wanting to try Kasama for months but always getting intimidated by the huge line, we finally sucked it up and went. Waited in line for 45 min for take out but apparently you can order take out online starting at 9 am and skip the line.... Wish we would've known! We tried the breakfast sandwich with longanisa, an iced "oh hot yam" latte and assorted pastries. The breakfast sandwich and coffee were out of this world!! My first time trying longanisa and it was delicious. The iced latte was flavored with ube and coconut and it was the perfect amount of sweet. So so good with unique flavors! For pastries we tried the black truffle croissant, cinnamon roll and the huckleberry basque cake. Was super excited to try the black truffle croissant but I was honestly pretty disappointed with this one. It had a strong truffle flavor but the filling tasted like a flavorless cream cheese. I expected a lot more for a $14 pastry. The cinnamon roll was also not very memorable. The huckleberry basque cake was really the only one I thoroughly enjoyed. It had a great balance of sweet and tart... would definitely recommend this one! Overall, I would come back for the breakfast sandwiches and coffee but would probably skip the sweets next time.
Got a last minute tasting menu dinner reservation and
Got a last minute tasting menu dinner reservation and Kasama did not disappoint! The experience was exquisite, the service was warm and personal, and the food was amazing, with clear Filipino flavors but fine dining ingredients and execution. It was worth every penny and I left very full!
This rating is only for the brunch/lunch experience, the
This rating is only for the brunch/lunch experience, the only selections we could afford at this Michelin-rated new restaurant. I hear the evening tasting menu is fabulous.Being a Filipina married to a a great cook, I can safely say that my husband's Filipino-style breakfast entrées are much tastier, and just as lean as Kasama's. For the two of us, our bill came to $75. We probably won't return, but at least we can now say we've been. Even posted on Facebook!
Love the food! But be aware of the waiting system.
Came on a drizzling snowy winter day. The wait was ~20 mins to the counter, then we placed our order, got on the waitlist to be seated, and that was ~35 mins till we got a table. The estimated time provided after we got on the waitlist was accurate. Drink: - Black sesame latte is the perfect sweetness, and the sesame taste really comes through. Baked goods:- Foie gras danish is good, although the cherry flavor from the blackberry-cherry jam on the danish came through really strong. I personally am not the biggest fan of cherry flavor in general, so I probably won't be getting this again. - ube and huckleberry basque cake have a nice tartness that is very pleasant, helps cut through the heaviness of pound cake - got the truffle croissant to goMain dish: - Filipinos breakfast was also really good, sausage was my favorite. Would recommend getting extra radish to help cut through the fattiness. Would definitely be back to try other items on the menu, and maybe even explore the tasting menu!
Who would have thought something as simple as eggs, meat,
Who would have thought something as simple as eggs, meat, and rice would be so remarkable? It was honestly one of the best breakfasts I've had in my life.
Adobo, worth the wait!
I had to wait just a little while, but the Mushroom Adobo was so fabulous! I have to come back during the dinner hours. The staff were all VERY kind, and made the small space seem welcoming.
Excellent Filipino Breakfast
5 Star for the Filipino Tpcino Breakfast 5 Star for the Filipino longganisa Breakfast 5 Star for the Croissant 4 Star for the Lumpia Shanghai 3 Star for the Bistek
Delicious Filipino food
My husband and I absolutely loved eating at Kasama's. My husband is Filipino and lived in Hawaii into his 20s, and even he loved every bite at this restaurant. The menu featured 13 courses and each one was different and delicious. Three desserts came with the courses and we were given cocktails and coffee. On the way out, they gave us a complimentary mocktail for showing up early and a delicious ube cookie to go. It took us 2.5 hours to get through the dinner and we loved every second of it. Our waiter, Angelo, was conversational and very informative. We would go back in a heart beat.
Underwhelmed
We were intrigued and keen to visit Kasama on our recent trip to Chicago after hearing it was the first Filipino restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star. Unfortunately, we didn’t really get the hype. The service was fine but nothing to call out specifically. We opted for the Filipino breakfast with tocino - the flavours were very subtle. Even the garlic rice I’m not sure I tasted much garlic… we also got the Kasama combo sandwich - which was nice but confusingly served with a bag of chips. We were unsure why? Were they intended to be added to our sandwich…the server didn’t say. The sandwich itself was fine and the pickled vegetables more on the sweet side. However, again was it the best sandwich we had ever had? No…alongside our meals we also had two coffees and all in our bill with a 20% tip came to around $60. We never felt like the service or food equated to $60 and left feeling a little underwhelmed to be honest.
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* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
2.) A Community User Picks Up the Bid
* FamousStation67, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's bid.
* FamousStation67 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to FamousStation67 for any questions Peter may have as FamousStation67 user fills the bid.
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* FamousStation67 now uses their connections at Kasama Chicago to secure the table.
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* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Kasama Chicago!
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