highly recommend ordering online! This place was great and I really enjoyed the food. oh hot, yam (ube latte) 9.5/10: I didn't pick up on the ube as much as I would've expected to but the latte itself was absolutely delicious! Filipino bfast with both meats 10/10: this was probably my favorite dish! The tocino was cooked perfectlyyyy yum Kasama combo sandwich 6.5/10: The meat and dipping sauce was great. However, I only got meat and believe they forgot to put all of the other toppings. This took away from the experience and made this sandwich underwhelming. Black truffle croissant 8/10: The truffle is super decadent and I loved it. It was super creamy and possibly a tad bit too salty. Ube & Huckleberry basque cake 7.5/10: slightly dry, but the middle was very sweet and tasty. Egg Sandwich 9/10: no complaints here, it was a delicious bfast sando. read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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***This review is based off of Kasama's dinner menu tasting.*** The menu tasting has been on my radar for awhile and the month and a half wait was soooooooo worth it!! A gal pal and I were here on a Friday night and from start to finish it was 5 stars (for the both of us too). We arrived a little early and accidently walked in on their staff meeting. We felt horrible about interrupting and they were so kind about it and offered us a spot on their outdoor patio. They also gave us waters while we waited. This is a smaller establishment with about 30ish seats total. They also have an open kitchen layout which provides a fun experience of seeing how each course is made. We received 12 courses with 1 dessert to take home. Each course was extremely different from the other. They all had a true Filipino dish in mind and elevated it to the 1000000th power! Everything was delicious and of high quality. I really enjoyed how each plate was literally a presentation provided to us. My favorites were the nilaga, kare kare and the black truffle croissant for dessert. I've gone to Michelin star tastings previously and majority of the time I went home hungry. Kasama left my stomach and heart over the top satisified and happy! =) My friend and I also had 2 cocktails each. We both tried the ube gin fizz and the calamansi sour. We opted for these cocktails since both had filipino ingredients and they surpassed our expectations. It really brought in the whole dining experience together. It's hard to pick which 1 I preferred, but if I absolutely had to pick 1 it would be the calamansi sour. The fact that Kasama is currently the only Michelin star Filipino restaurant within the US brings my Pinay heart so much joy! This was an outstanding experience and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Good pastries, buttery and sweet, with the winner being the blueberry muffin, but not the best in the city. Cute inside, benches outside. I arrived at about 12:45 on a Friday, I only had about 5 people ahead of me. Unfortunately breakfast sandwiches are only sold until 12, so I missed out on what I came for. read more

Kasama - apple hand pie and blueberry muffin top - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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!!!! read more

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Finally on a freezing day, I was able to try this place! There was no line and we were so excited. The ube latte was SO good, especially coming from someone who doesn't even like ube. The Filipino meats were INCREDIBLEEEE! The flavor was out of this world. The pastries were SO good, I can't wait to try more. The sandwich wasn't available since we went past a certain time so definitely want to go back and try the sandwich and truffle croissant. A bit pricey but SO worth it! Totally worth the hype! read more

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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. read more

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I was fortunate that I was in city area and being weekday, I figured I would not have to wait in long line to eat here. I wanted to have dine-in experience especially after watching THE BEAR. Even on weekday and after reaching there by 8:30 am, it took 1 hr for my gang to go in and order in. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm ambiance and impeccable service. We ordered a lot of items but the person behind the counter was very friendly and suggested few items as well as offered to hold our to-go orders so that it doesn't lose freshness. It's no joke about the hype here, every bite is a culinary adventure. Each food item was was a testament to the chef's skill in blending tradition with innovation. I was very impressed with their mushroom adobo, ube latte, lumpia and bakery items. I probably stuffed myself with a lot of food. Overall, my first visit to Kasama restaurant exceeded my expectations. From the ambiance to the cuisine to the service, every aspect was top-notch. It's clear why Kasama has garnered such a stellar reputation, and I can't wait to return to sample more of their innovative dishes. read more

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The line is long on the weekends, so I recommend ordering ahead. Sandwich was good but not worth waiting over an hour in line for. Definitely get it with the hash brown read more

Growing up with really amazing Filipino food, I expected more. We ordered ahead and didn't have to wait online, but the service wasn't inviting and worthy of a two Michelin star rating. read more

After having the delicious brunch and pastries twice on previous visits, I knew I had to lock in a reservation for me and my partner. I secured a reservation on 27 Jan for a 9:00pm seating the first week of March (reservations open 45 days in advance). Although I typically don't like to eat so late, 9:00pm was a great time to enjoy the chill ambiance. The restaurant was not loud but also not quiet, so my partner and I were able to comfortably talk and enjoy the atmosphere of other diners and servers moving about the space. For my first Michelin dining experience, I am so glad that it was at a Filipino restaurant and the world's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant at that! Rather than run down each course in the 13-course meal, I'll highlight the faves. However, please note that each dish was special. A showstopper was the combined lumpia, talaba, and chicharron on a pedestal. The talaba (oysters) and lumpia framed the salmon skin chicharron dusted with tamarind. Each bite was full of flavor and, together, was a journey right at the start of the meal. I started with the lumpia, which had both a crispy and fresh wrapper, followed by the talaba, and then the chicharron (which was so delicate, light, and flavorful, I wish I could have bought a bag to take home!). The adobo was my next favorite dish due to the novel take with mussels, king trumpet mushrooms, and chicken skin. The flavor was familiar yet earthy. I'm inspired to make a version of Kasama's take at home! For a Michelin restaurant, I certainly felt the unstated pressure to take my time with the food and be a little dainty while savoring each bite. But I couldn't help but sop up every last drop of the kare-kare sauce with my finger. The short rib and peanut sauce mixed with bagoong XO was simply amazing. The dish came with a kind of naan to dip int the sauce, which was so good that I wish I had it covering a big bowl of steaming rice. Our sweet server said that the kare-kare was her favorite dish and that we weren't the first, nor would we be the last, to lick the plate clean. Among the trio of desserts, the truffle croissant was delightful! The pastry itself was among the best croissant I've ever had, including from any bakery. The delice de Bourgogne cheese filling was a sweet pairing with the truffle. Absolutely novel and mouth-watering. Throughout, the serving staff were great and friendly! We appreciated conversing with everyone who came to the table. As I said during the dinner, Kasama is full of homies! Can't wait to return again in the future and so grateful to have had this experience. read more

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As a Filipina American, dining at Kasama was lowkey a religious experience. I can understand why they deserved their Michelin star. Kudos to the chefs and staff for an incredible experience, from food to hospitality! I dined here for both breakfast and their dinner tasting menu and was pleased with both. For the sake of the review, I'll speak more on the tasting menu, since I feel like a lot of other Filipinos (myself included) get skeptical when we see such a high price tag on our heritage food. The million dollar (or rather, $275) question: as a Filipina American eating Filipino food, was it worth it? My answer is YES. This was the PERFECT meal to celebrate my doctoral degree graduation, and I was fully prepared with the thought that I would not (and should not) compare this to my parents' home cooking. The distinct presentation and takes on these Filipino classics also helped me distance myself from my internal "but my mom's version is better!" dialogue. I left knowing that my mom couldn't cook up these dishes like Kasama, and I felt okay fine with that - if you are content with leaving fine dining to the folks who make cooking/baking their livelihoods, then you will be open-minded enough to truly enjoy Kasama's contributions to the Filipino culinary scene. This meal inspired me to take a second look at Filipino food--something I primarily eat for comfort, stress relief, and a sense of home--as a cuisine that can ALSO be youthful, playful, imaginative, and innovative. Favorite courses: the nilaga, truffle croissant, and sinigang. I have to stop myself at naming just 3 because otherwise, I'd name nearly the whole tasting menu. The food was seriously so tasty and struck great balances between textures, acids, sweets, savories, brines, freshness, etc. The nilaga was probably one of the best bites I've EVER eaten. I and my friend burst into giggles at our table just thinking about how tasty it was and how happy we were! The sinigang was one of the more non-traditional takes on the menu, but it was an addictive course that I regularly think about days later. The truffle croissant... I grieve a little knowing that I will only have something like this at Kasama. It was absolutely delectable and the perfect balance of savory truffle, sweet but not overbearing honey, flaky bread, crunchy sugar pearls, creamy cheese!! There were other courses that were objectively good, but just weren't MY preference. (For example, I don't like lamb and squab much in general, but I know folks who do would LOVE those particular courses.) But in general, every single dish was clearly crafted with expertise. Even when a protein wasn't of my personal preference, there was always something else to love on the plate. The service topped off an already phenomenal meal. I felt so at home chatting with staff, talking about where our families are from, our own favorites and traditions with Filipino food, the gravity and JOY of representation, and more. They truly made the experience special. An extra shout out to Angelo, the homie from the 707, for so kindly attending to my friend and I during our dinner. And yes, I left full! Thank you, Kasama, for helping me commemorate this personal milestone with an equally meaningful and exceptional dining experience. read more

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I learned the first time as a person from out of town is that if you just want a quick bite. You should do order to go instead of waiting for the long line. If you're willing to wait, it's worth the their aesthetic vibes and service. Food was amazing as always. this time I tried the breakfast platter. Toncino and everything was good. I assumed the rice would be garlic rice..? It was not though which is okay Sandwhich was delicious. I wish it had some sauce though, it lacked a little flavor. Lumpia was crispy and filling. Sauce is def home made I never had a big issue with car parking and location is so so beautiful read more

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A year ago, I waited an hour in the snow and this year I waited an hour in the rain. Mother Nature has posed me challenges yet I persevered because I had faith in the gold at the end of the rainbow. Do not underestimate the simplicity of a breakfast sandwich, because each ingredient is done so well. The egg is so supple and I've partially given up pork but I had to give this longanisa a pass. The tamarind matcha was truly inspiring. I need to attempt to replicate myself. Kasama also does not play with the baked goods. The pastries are encrusted in beautiful sugar. The ube huckleberry cake is not to be trifled with. I love the diner vibe, the tanuki, and the use of a Korean hand fan to cook. It's a shame to live thousands of miles away from Kasama, but I will forever be grateful to the Bear for giving this gem a spotlight. read more

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Very excited to visit Chicago after a long time so naturally had to make a much recommended visit to Kasama. We could only go on a Sunday. We opted not to stand in line. We instead ordered takeout right when they opened and we were so glad that we did. We ordered at 9am, our order was ready at 11:30a for pick up. When we got there a very long line of guests standing under the hot sun was what we encountered. Kasama needs to do something about this for their guests. No shade or free water? They can learn from other major cities. They seriously need to get on Yelp wait list so no one has to deal with a line. Jeez it's 2025 and they have apps for this. Do better with your line situation, Kasama. Not cute. We GET that you're popular but seriously be respectful of your guests' time. On to the food: We only had breakfast & pastries. Pastries: *Ube huckleberry basque cake. This was star of our whole order. The ube halaya filling mixed with huckleberry was truly scrumptious. I wish we ordered more than 1. A must! *Foie gras Danish (Sat & Sun) - visually not appealing, taste wise, too rich, not for me *Apple hand pie - loved this! Perfect pastry crust & filling. Very elevated. Get this! *Blueberry Tart With Chamomile - This was a beautiful looking tart with an insane fluffy custard. The flavors were delicious but a bit messy to eat. *cardamom bun - This was forgettable. Would not order again *Black truffle croissant - This was salty, truffle-y, rich, complex and delicious! Whoever came up with this wow! This is not for a boring palette. *Chocolate croissant - basic, why is this in the menu? Meh. Skip it. *Ube ensaymada (we didn't order this so I think this was a bonus they gifted to us) - I personally loved this one. Creamy ube/coconut filling and the ensaymada was a nice mix of flavors. Not too sweet as well. Get this! Breakfast: *Lumpia Shanghai - loved the thin wrapper, perfectly crunchy and yummy filling. But why was this paired with sweet chili dipping sauce? Where's my spicy vinegar? *Longanisa breakfast sandwich - we got one with and another without cheese. The longanisa was delicious. The rest of it was good not great. Again don't stand in a stupid 2 hour line for this. *Hashbrown, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich - again, basic. What's Michelin about this? *Mushroom adobo - good adobo flavor, yummy garlic rice. Was it amazing, not really. Not for any kind of 1-3 hour wait. *Chicken Thigh Adobo - I was so ready for the tangy, vinegar, garlic flavors of the chicken but what I got was a poorly marinated bland chicken thigh. I did love the coconut flakes on top. Garlic rice, egg and atsara were delicious. Maybe I went on an off day. This dish has potential but what I got was just alright, basic. Drinks: *calamansi lemonade - get this *matcha latte - not great Overall, definitely worth a visit but they need an app based wait list. Tip: Bring your takeout to Wicker Park. They have a farmers market on Sundays with live music and free seating (chairs) provided. read more

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truly an incredible experience here! Came with my friend and the line was pretty long when we arrived around 8:40. We therefore decided to order online when the option opened up around 9 and it took 45 mins to get our food since we put our orders in early. We both got the longanisa, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich with the hash brown. This was amazing! The hashbrown is a must as it was super crispy and offered some great texture to the sandwich. The eggs were so fluffy and the sausage was flavorful without being overpoweringly so. We also had the black sesame coconut macaroon which was delicious and the pecan sticky bun which was very rich but scrumptious. Finally, to drink I had the Oh hot yam ube and coconut latte with oat milk. It was definitely on the sweeter side but was very tasty. My friend had the black sesame latte which was much more mild in terms of sweetness which I didn't love as much and is something to keep in mind when ordering these. Overall the service was great - the staff was super friendly and efficient. After we picked up our food, we sat on the benches around the corner from the shop which was the perfect place to have the meal since the inside was packed, but also would be nice to try in the future. I truly cannot wait to come back here! read more

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I came an hour before opening on a Sunday morning. The line was already halfway down the block. I think I waited close to an hour and a half before ordering. The ordering system could be a little better because there were many available seats at the bar. They could possibly have another person directing people to seats and have actual waiters maybe just for the bar area. The oh, hot yam was delicious. I'm normally not a fan of coconut flavored things, but this was delicious. The coconut paired so nicely with the ube. It was creamy and not too sweet. The acidity of the coffee was very mellow. Filipino breakfast was okay. The tocino was on the saltier side. The longanisa was good though. I loved that there was cilantro to brighten up the dish a bit. Wanted more of a garlic taste in the rice. The egg also wasn't seasoned with anything, but it works when paired with the saltier meats. Ube and huckleberry basque cake was good. The cake was moist. Somewhat tart in the middle, but definitely too sweet for me. I liked the foie gras danish more. The foie geas wasn't that strong in flavor, but provided a nice smooth contrast to the crispy tart. The cherries were tart. I could've done without the sugar coating because I thought it was sweet enough. Definitely order ahead of time to avoid the line. The online orders are insane. I saw bags and boxes of them in front of the kitchen, but at least you don't have to line up. read more

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We ordered online for takeout which was the right decision since the restaurant is not that large and there was a line out the door when we got there. We ordered for three and got the Longanisa, Egg and Cheese Sandwich, the Chicken Thigh Adobo, Mushroom Adobo and an Ube and Huckleberry Basque Cake. The adobos were okay, nothing special but the sandwich was amazing. We kind of regretted not getting three of those instead. I don't know how they do it but the egg on the sandwich was perfection. If I'm ever back in town, I'm definitely ordering another of those and maybe more pastries. I might have to order earlier because some of the pastries I wanted weren't available by the time we placed are order. Not sure if they sold out or they weren't making any that day. We did try the basque cake though which was good but not what we expected. We expected something more cakey but it was more like a tart. I did also very much enjoy their Calamansi lemonade but I also just love all things calamansi. The place was super busy and packed with diners and those waiting on takeout orders so either come early to eat in or order online for takeout. read more

You don't need me to tell you this was delicious. The place was packed. We ordered online for pickup and got to skip the line outside, but there was still a crowd waiting for pickup and a table. They were hustling, friendly, It was worth it, it's an experience. I got the mushroom adobo, a poppyseed cake and the Maíz con leche. Mushrooms wonderful, the garlic rice had crispies in it that I was basically addicted to. I'm looking forward to next time. read more

Kasama - Mushroom adobo - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A few years ago we went for the cafe/bakery in the morning and loved it. This visit we wanted to try the fine dining experience. Luckily, we were able to land a reservation. Along with the tasting menu we tried 4 different drinks they had and all of them were delicious and not overwhelmingly strong or sweet, just balanced. As for the tasting menu, even though they were small, I was so full at the end and wanted more of every dish that was brought out. It was amazing to see traditional Filipino dishes elevated. The service was amazing and it wasn't too loud or quiet around us. The kitchen and waiters/waitresses were very attentive and nice. We even got a signed card and recommendations from everyone of places to eat the rest of our stay! Looking forward to coming back here the next time we're in town! read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's been so long since our last visit. Back in the time when they didn't get the Michelin star yet. We read the reviews and chose to pick up today. The system won't allow you to put stuff in the cart before they open so I literally set an alarm for it! I checked out at 9:01 and I was order #21 already! It was amazing! The pick up service was very easy and on time and everyone was so friendly and helpful in the front of the house. For the coffee, we got Oh, Hot Yam! - ICED, Red Bean Sesame Cold Brew and Iced Black Sesame Latte and really enjoyed all of them. The Black Sesame latte was my favorite - rich, nutty and balanced. The Oh Hot Yam was a bit too sweet and I would suggest to choose less sweet if you don't like sweet drinks. It looks like they make the drinks fresh so you may need to wait for the drinks while getting your food 10-15 mins earlier than your order time. The pastries. We got Truffle Croissant, Salmon Danish and Ube & Coconut "Ensaymada". They are pricey pastries. We highly recommend the truffle croissant - sweet honey, crunchy sugar crumbs, flaky dough and rich butter filling. All perfect and balanced! The savory "entrees". Their portion size is not big for the price. We really like the chicken thigh adobo - very flavorful crust and juicy meat of the chicken and yummy rice. Not many food ingredients but packed with flavors. The breakfast combo was a little bit disappointing - the pork tasted like hard and not very flavorful Cantonese-style Cha Shu. The pork sausage and rice were good, but not as amazing as the chicken thigh in the adobo. The lumpias were classic and crispy and yummy just what we had last time! read more

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Phenomenal experience here. We got an assortment of pastries and you can't go wrong with any of them. Particularly good is the truffle croissant - worth the cost. I also really liked the caramel chocolate tart. Pro-tip: order online!! As soon as the online ordering opens, have the page ready so you can put in an order. This way you can come in and pick up your food without waiting in the long line (unless you're trying to dine in). This was super efficient for us and I would definitely do it this way. Do not miss this when in Chicago! read more

I ordered ahead for Saturday morning. Online orders open at 9 AM; I got my order through at 9:03 and got my pick-up time at 11 AM. Even online, prepare for a wait. I had the lumpia, breakfast sandwich, oh hot yam latte, pecan sticky bun, ube + huckleberry cake, and the ube + coconut ensaymada. Honestly the breakfast food was ok. I've had better breakfasts, I've had worse. The best part of the sandwich was probably the hashbrown. I got the latte iced and it was solid. I wish it had a stronger ube flavor, but it was still good. The pastries is where it's at. Wow - they were so good. I would say that the ube/huckleberry cake was the best one I had. But I really want to try them all. If I go again, I'll probably do pick up again. There was a massive line when I went to pick up, and it's chaotic and crowded inside. read more

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My brother in law ordered online a few minutes before opening and the wait time was 90 minutes- worth every penny and second waiting! Not a huge breakfast sandwich person but THIS is insane. The pastries were pretty good but overall the attention is giving to this sausage sandwich. The egg was custardy and cooked to perfection, I've never had anything like it! There was a long line when they went to pick it up so I highly suggest you also order online to skip the wait! Will recommend to others visiting the area and would love to come back for more! read more

Kasama - Everything - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kasama was near the top of my Chicago must-visit spots as a first-time tourist, right after the bean and the Art Institute. Admittedly, I first learned about it from The Bear. I had exceedingly high expectations, and they did not disappoint. Starting with service and ambiance -- I came for brunch during Memorial Day weekend and waited nearly 2 hours in line. It was chaotic, with dine-in and pick-up guests all crowding to enter. I thought about ordering pick-up, but they didn't have any savory dishes on the online menu. By the time I got to the front, almost all the pastries were sold out, and it was just past noon, meaning they'd stop serving their signature Breakfast Sandwich. Thankfully, they said I could still order it! The interior was clean, bright, cozy with an open kitchen on 1 side and mainstream pop music playing at a good volume. Now, the food -- everything was delicious and made the wait 100% worth it. 1. Oh, hot yam! (Less sweet) -- We had the Starbucks seasonal ube latte the next day, and needless to say, the 2 were worlds apart. The ube and coconut flavors here were so fragrant, and the espresso also came through. 2. Chicken adobo -- So tender and juicy! The garlic rice is seriously addicting, and when you have a scoop with the chicken, rice, and pickled veggies, it's the most satisfying flavor and textural explosion. 3. Filipino breakfast combo with both meats -- I preferred the chicken adobo since the longanisa and tocino were on the drier side. Still very flavorful but would not order again. 4. Breakfast sandwich with everything -- This is hands-down the BEST breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The souffle (?) egg is like a creamy, fluffy cloud, sandwiched between the most perfect, soft buns. The crispy hash brown takes it to another dimension adding a crunch, and the savory yet sweet and tangy longanisa gives it an not-too-heavy, out-of-this-world flavor. This sandwich really does live up to the hype. I'd have it at least once a week if I lived nearby. I crave it often and wish that they could ship it over to the West Coast. 5. Chocolate and raspberry whoopie pie -- We ordered this because it was one of the last pastries, but it blew our minds. It's not too sweet, not too tart; the flavors were subtle yet made my taste buds dance. The pie and cream were both incredibly soft and fluffy; each bite just got better with the next. Definitely the best whoopie pie I've ever had, and I dream about it just like I do with the Breakfast Sandwich. 10/10 experience even with the long wait. It came to about $45/person. Many Michelin meals I've had that were quadruple that price have honestly been forgettable to me, but this one will stay with me for a long, long time. read more

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Expect to wait in line if you want to dine in! They offer online order and pick up which might be the move if you don't care about eating there. Menu wise they have a good variety of pastries, real food, coffee, and cocktails. We went pretty crazy since it was our first time and were visiting from out of state. Pastries: - ube huckleberry basque: this is the one with the powdered sugar sun from the Filipino flag. Beautiful, and the ube huckleberry wasn't too sweet. So good - mango tart: visuals are amazing and it tastes just like a mango float! - banana tart: tastes like Turon or even the Cheesecake Factory banana cheesecake (which is my favorite) - citrus berry poppy pound cake: of all the pastries, came last if we had to order of favorites - Boston creme brioche: the brioche was fluffy and the creme not too sweet - truffle croissant: not pictured bc we ordered it at the end but wow. The truffle filling was insanely good Drinks: - ube latte: standard ube latte, I should have ordered it hot - tamarind matcha: YUM, recommend. Only comes iced - Kasama sour: cocktail; nicely balanced and very good Food: - breakfast sandwich; longanisa, hash brown, egg, cheese. If you eat in, ask for their vinegar. It's like a fusion of vinegar and chili flakes that adds such a good bite to the sandwich. This was probably the best breakfast sandwich I ever had. The sweet and salty of the meat plus the crunch of the hash brown, wow. read more

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Overall one of the best restaurants we've been to. The best service in town. Definitely a must go.

My colleagues and I waited outside in a super long line for Kasama to open, almost an hour! But I would wait that long again because the food, drinks, and desserts were fabulous! We tried several of their pastries: the chocolate chip cooked, the apple hand pie, the black truffle croissant, the chocolate chip cookie, and the Ube/huckleberry basque cake were utterly delicious. My favorite was the basque cake, it made my mouth water! I also tried the macha drink and the langonisa, egg, and hash brown breakfast sandwich. The waitresses were all very kind and attentive to our needs. We even asked it we could order food to go and they were happy to accommodate. I wish we had a Kasama in Southern California! We ate inside and it was nice and clean and the energy was electric- it's an amazing eatery! read more

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. read more

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Sooo everyone who is anyone raves about this place. Had to check it out. Came here for desert at about 1:30 and there was a line out the door... on a Sunday... in the rain. Geesh. We were told they weren't expecting any more people but I still placed my order in online for pickup. My friend went to pick up our Ube And Huckleberry Basque Cake for $8.50. It smelled divine - granted I am bias because of the Ube. Nonetheless, it's soft and warm. Sweet yet tart. Flaky but not crumbly. This is a nice treat if you're not big on sweets or you want to top off an amazing meal. It's not overpowering and leaves a good taste in your mouth. I do place to return and try their food as many have compared it to Mano Modern Cafe which is a hop skip and a jump away from here. Both serve the community with the Filipino culture and cuisine. read more

Kasama - Ube And Huckleberry Basque Cake - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The pre fixe dinner menu was 100% worth it. One of my favorite Michelin star meals in Chicago. Trust my taste buds more than my poorly lit photos. P.S. they send you home with a goodie bag! read more

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We stopped by Kasama for brunch before going on a walking tour of the Ukrainian Village. They run a tight ship- the seating is very limited, and it is busy 24/7! The hustle and bustle is very warranted the quality of the food is top notch, and the sheer popularity of this restaurant is very indicative of that. If you want a seat, get there before 10 AM, and be prepared to wait for upwards of 2 hours. OR, Skip the line and order takeout like us. We got the classic Tocino Filipino breakfast with an Apple Hand Pie. Warm, buttery flaky pastry with savory, melt in your mouth flavors. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the menu items. Definitely recommend! read more

Kasama - Filipino Breakfast - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Just Phenomenal. I will be returning here for breakfast with every trip to Chicago. Best sausage I have ever tasted (not pictured, my sister and I split the sausage and the mushrooms). It's very small inside, there's a line down the corner to get in, but it is well worth the wait. I can't wait to come back to try the breakfast sandy. read more

Kasama - Desserts - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Note, we visited Kasama for breakfast. Not dinner. We enjoyed a lot about Kasama. From getting in line to sitting down, wait time was about an hour on a Saturday morning. Once sitting, food comes out very fast (approx 15min). Note, if you place an order for take-out, you can be in and out in under 10min. The signature breakfast resonates like a breakfast sandwich you'd get from a no frills food truck or fast food place (e.g. bun, sausage, egg, cheese. No "elevated" "pretentious" ingredients). BUT it's one of the best versions of a simple breakfast sandwiches I've ever had, making it familiar yet special. Highly recommend it. Make sure to add the hash brown. The pastries were the star of the show. There's a lots of variety. Some of which will be familiar favorites but many of which will be unique. It's hard to pick 1. So we took 3. The Filipino breakfast was good. But not necessarily better than other Filipino breakfast places in Chicago like Uncle Mikes. Price wise, I did feel like it was a tad overpriced for what it was. However, that's probably to be expected for a place this popular. Personally, I left feeling like Kasama nearly lives up to the hype and wait, which says a lot and hope to go again. But maybe next time I'll do take-out. Our order for reference: Filipino Breakfast (Combo) Longanisa Breakfast Sandwich w/ hasbrown Ube and Huckleberry Basque Cake Cardamom Kouign Amann Blueberry muffin top read more

We decided to come for breakfast, got there at 9:10am and seated by 10:20am on a Friday morning. Was it worth the wait? Yeah, for the first time... But next time I'll just do take out. The pastries are delicious and the sandwiches are tasty. Kasama combo sandwich-loved it! So flavorful and with the hot giardiniera... just elevates it. Breakfast sandwich- it was just ok. All I could really taste was the salty hash brown patty in the sandwich which took away from the flavor of the egg and longanisa. My daughter preferred this sandwich. I was impressed that it was a hot morning... knowing that people were in line, they offered ice water as you waited plus if you needed to use the bathroom, they were accommodating. Just says a lot about an establishment. read more

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We joined the crowd of diners this morning wanting to experience the amazing Filipino-inspired breakfasts and baked goods at Kasama. Kasama is the the world's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant and a 2023 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Great Lakes honoree. The line moved quick and we ordered once inside. Our food was delivered in no time. The Filipino Breakfast comes with a fried egg, garlic rice and I ordered both the longanisa sausage and tocino. Authentic and oh so tasty. The baked goods were the best part of the meal. Loved the cheese cake. Delish. My latte was beautiful and gave me my morning caffeine jolt. Would love to do dinner here! read more

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I love the sandwiches / I had the breakfast sandwich. I would say it was a little pricey for a breakfast sandwich but it was delicious . The fluffiness of the eggs , the rolls were soft and the sausage was also delicious . Hash-brown was perfect and crunchy . The line was long . I ordered my meal that morning and was told I will have to come at 1 pm . I drove there and walk in and explain that I order my meal before opening and my sandwich was actually being made already and they where very nice and understanding . . I also got some sweet and they were good . I forgot the name . It's a small little restaurant and it was cute and warm . Very busy , I will go again to try other meal in the menu for sure read more

Kasama - Breakfast sandwich with hashbrown , Filipino sausage , eggs etccc - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place was delicious and definitely deserving of all of their accolades! We got there 15 minutes prior to opening on a weekend morning and we ended up waiting approximately 1.5 hours to finally make it into the store and seated at a table. We ordered the Filipino breakfast with two meats, lumpia, breakfast sandwich with longanisa (+ hash brown inside for a few extra dollars), the iced hot yam (ube latte) drink, and the huckleberry basque cake. The food is quite pricey here and breakfast ended up being $45 per person. But I was very happy with all of the food and would order everything again, maybe except for the breakfast sandwich as I felt that was just ok compared to the Filipino breakfast. read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Kasama is the first Filipino restaurant with a Michelin star for their dinner service. I am so happy this spot is close by to me and I will def be back to try out more pastries and hopefully one day get a reservation for their dinner! the salmon Danish, cheesecake, longanisa and breakfast sando were my favs!! I would have to say the longanisa breakfast sandwich is a must every time! Would highly recommend ordering online then picking up to avoid the super long line to dine in!!! read more

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Dinner consists of 13 courses - 4 of which are desserts!!! Starts with a welcome drink, followed by my FAVORITE dish of the night, kinilaw. Kaluga caviar, coconut cream, and Kanpachi blends together in this fantastic bite of sweet, salty, and creamy. Never tasted coconut and caviar together and now I'm obsessed. This pairing is elite Then for some pulutan ("bar snacks"). A lumpia that combines fresh & fried together, salmon skin chicharron that tastes like a vinegar chip, and an oyster topped with crunch. These are seasoned strong so probs pair well with your drink. I got the virgin ube fizz and ngl didn't like it. More citrus than ube and tasted like yakult..? Pass for me. Next we have nilaga, a stew of rice, cabbage and Wagyu & served with a side of broth. The soup is unbelievably rich and full of umami. Just wow For the more familiar sounding dishes, maitake and scallop adobo topped with a mussel emulsion. These scallops were amazing! They have a slight sear with this gorgeous sweet undertone. Prepared with so much expertise. Sinigang was another fav. A sour tamarind soup with the richest, fattiest grilled sablefish. I loved this ‍ The fish is super buttery so the soup is an amazing balance. And the leeks??? Elevates it all with a hint of sweetness. Such a smart dish. The protein courses start with a charred squab (baby pigeon btw) served with foie gras. A tad gamey in flavor, probs bc it's pretty red, but super tender Loved the sauce, slightly sweet and didnt have the metallic liver taste! The pasta was fine with a light eggy texture that fresh noodles have. Tastes a bit mild compared to the rest of the dinner tho. The kare-kare is Peanut curry with lamb belly and the strong nutty flavors are excellent. The naan was rly thin tho so kinda wish it was more flaky? more soft? Savory ends with an elevated a5 wagyu bistek served with carmelized onions. The meat is very buttery so the mustard seeds work hard to balance it. Fatty but has a slight chew - cut could be better imo. Lots to look forward too bc there are four dessert courses!! Starts with THE famous truffle croissant. Honestly this tastes even better in miniature form bc the cream to pastry ratio is just perfect. AND it's served warm too This was the best bite of the night. Then comes a banana & mochi donut skewer. The chew is chewing. Super satisfying. The banana is soft but maintains structure so feels like sweet potato?A diff type of chew ‍ SO SMART and yummy. Halo halo wasn't as exciting but def a solid fruity, icy, & bitter ending to a fantastic dinner. Tasting Menu $275* Ube Fizz (non alc) $13 Macchiato $6 기대하고 기다리던 Kasama 저녁. 필리핀 식당중 처음으로 미슐랭 별을 받은곳 답게 그 나라의 식문화를 매력적으로 표현한다. 여기서 먹고나니까 더 많이경험해보고싶은 퀴진! 아침에 갔을땐 엄청 정신없었는데 저녁에는 분위기가 고급스럽게 바뀌어서 가격대에 걸맞는 식사를 할수있음 디너는 13코스로 전체적으로 간이 쎈 편이다. 짜다기 보다는 시콤함을 많이 사용해서 익숙지 않은 강한맛....? 이날 베스트는 첫 디쉬로 나온 kinilaw. 캐비어, 코코넛 크림, 방어의 조합이 최고다. 특히 캐비어랑 코코넛, 요 조합은 처음 먹어보는데 단짠에 크리미한게 그냥 미쳤버림 첨부터 끝까지 어렵지 않고 맛있는 테이스팅 메뉴라서 추천! read more

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Very quick service- if you're a ok to wait a little bit! We came in 11am on Friday (Christmas weekend)- waited for about an hour and a half. My sister and I both ordered the Filipino breakfast combo, and black sesame mac a breakfast sandwich to share. I had their hot Ube latte as well. It was fascinating to have cilantro as a garnish on the Filipino breakfast, but it paired nicely with the sweetness of the tocino and longanisa. I love anything black sesame and it tasted similar to the caramel coconut Girl Scout cookie. I wish I ordered another one! For a to go order, we grabbed a banana tart- it was demolished by my family. read more

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