We have been huge fans of Genie and Tim since the early days of Oriole, so we were delighted to hear about them opening Kasama, and even more delighted when they started serving a dinner tasting menu. It was our first stop on our visit to Chicago.Kasama is a very different experience at night than during the day. During the day it's all about Genie's amazing pastries and Tim's small plates and sandwiches, much of it served to go. At night it transforms into an intimate fine dining restaurant that is pretty much perfection.From the moment you sit down you know you are in capable hands, with absolutely pitch perfect service that always seems to be there a moment after you finish a dish or glass of wine, but never seems to be overbearing.Even the background music is perfect, with upbeat stuff like Asian renditions of I Can't Get No Satisfaction, yet at the perfect volume for pleasant conversation levels at each table.We certainly got satisfaction! Each dish seems to top the one before it, so it would be impossible to pick a favorite. If you are unfamiliar with Filipino cuisine it doesn't matter, because each dish has a creative twist that has turned it into something completely unique anyway.The wine pairings are just about perfect, too, with the dish enhancing the wine and vice versa.The pacing was great, and the amount of food and wine in the 13 courses was also perfect. Clearly Kasama deserves its shiny new Michelin star, and I wouldn't be surprised to see a second one added next time.
I got the mushroom adobo (with a side of tocino) and the hot ube latte. All delicious. I can’t wait for the huckleberry basque cake and black sesame macaroons I’m saving to enjoy later today. It was a long line outside (one party inside to order at a time), but they’ve got it well-figured out so it was a smooth experience. Josh and the woman at the ordering counter (I wish I knew her name…9am on 5/28) were both friendly and helpful with my order. I’m already planning my next visit.
Came here for lunch on a Thursday and there's no wait! We got two kinds of pastries and they're both delicious! We ordered the combo breakfast and chicken adobo. Both were served with garlic and the meats were cooked just right! I also got a iced ube latte and it's one of the best Ube lattes I've ever had. The Ube didn't taste like fake syrup and had a subtle sweetness of Ube. 10/10 recommend and will definitely come back again!
Helpful staff and good Filipino food.
Fantastic Filipino tasting menu. Totally deserving of the Michelin star! Really enjoyed the creative cuisine and there wasn't a single course I didn't like. Great job with beverage pairings too!
I had a great brunch with adobo and longanisa. The longanisa was heaven... couldn't stop eating.
Excellent cuisine and a well earned Michelin Star. Although our group of 8 had to wait an hour due to us going on a Sunday lunch, the wait was well worth it with them serving us drinks while we waited outside in a dedicated bench seating area. The chicken Adobo with garlic rice was excellent and just the right amount of food. My friends got the Filipino breakfast which I would say I would recommend the most as it comes with a sausage that will melt your taste buds away. Excellent and very friendly service with a great laid back vibe that is perfect for a nice lunch with your friends or spouse. There is a reason this place is the only Filipino restaurant with a Michelin star in America.
Awesome food, we got the Filipino breakfast plate, hot yam latte, and some pastries. Everything was absolutely amazing, the truffle croissant and the Foi gras pastry were unique and delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Only thing I feel that needs to be called out and should be fixed is that we felt too rushed, we felt we have to eat as fast as possible and get out, also the ordering before we get seated was not fun, it slowed down the seating process significantly and it took away from the dining out experience. We ended spending more time waiting than dining.
We loved this restaurant! I recommend filipino breakfast combo and hot yam latte and pastries! This is a popular place so 30 mins of waiting in line is expected! Definitely it is worth the wait! Hopefully they will win the James beard award! Will come back!
All of the pastries are really good. I especially love the truffle crossiant! I always try to stop here when I go to the city during the day. I've also tried the combo and it really tastes like a combo. I still gotta come back for dinner one of these days to try some filipino dishes.