Wanted to try the lunch menu since getting dinner reservations were going to be really hard. Had to wait about 15-20 minutes ? Food overall was really good, I'm really into Filipino food lately so maybe that skewed the ratings. The bakery also was really good, really recommend getting something from there. The vibe felt like a very busy diner but fun. read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was so good! We came here on a weekday morning after ordering online. We ordered two breakfast sandwiches, two lattes and an assortment of pastries. The servers were nice enough to let us sit inside and eat despite that we ordered online. It was really cold in Chicago, so eating inside was welcoming. Everything that we ordered was done super well. The ingredients definitely shined. I really liked the tart, and we debated getting another one, but ultimately decided to forgo it. The truffle pastry was also really nice with ample truffle. Would revisit and get more patries next time we are in the area. read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pastries were so good -- my fave was the Boston cream donut with a surprising crispy crust at the bottom. The breakfast sandwich was also delicious and the breakfast plates were solid. Would love to come back for many more meals! The online ordering system is as intense as the lines for dining in. I went online to order a few pastries on a Saturday morning but a few items were already sold out like 5 minutes after store opening?! I did notice that it gets updated so don't panic and try refreshing the page a few times. read more

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So starting off with I was visiting and had a friend recommend me this place because I do enjoy Filipino food. My first ever was Tabachoy in Philly and enjoyed it. First and only negative is that they had a long line but what you expect from a popular spot but good news it wasn't a long wait. The food was awesome I believe I got the adobo chicken which was awesome. A nice drink can't remember it and a pasty for the road. I recommend read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for lunch on Thursday afternoon after arriving in town. Was super excited to try this restaurant based on recommendations. I pre-ordered a couple of pastries so that I could pick them up when we got there and we would have something to snack on while waiting in line. There was a moderate line when we arrived at 12:30ish but we were placing our order a half hour later. The chocolate raspberry whoopie pie was delicious but we were split 50/50 on the truffle croissant with two of us enjoying it and two of us hating it. For lunch we ordered the lumpia spring rolls, the mushroom and chicken adobos and Kasama combo sandwich. The only thing that anyone really enjoyed were the lumpia spring rolls and the michelada which my friend said was absolutely outstanding. The adobo dishes were both unremarkable and on the sweet side and I thought that the sandwich was borderline unpleasant. Service was fine as was the atmosphere in the dining room but overall I was really disappointed in the experience. read more

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Waited for almost two hours to give the first Filipino Michelin star awarded restaurant a try. Being a a first time in Chicago it was one of the top places on my list to eat and experience. Just like deep dish pizza and visiting the Willis tower. Three fourth of our group of eight were non-Filipinos. Being a Filipino American from California, I take pride in my Filipino heritage and enjoy sharing it through our cuisine. The decor of the restaurant was very minimalist with subtle hints of the Philippines. We ordered a variety of different dishes to share pamilya style. The lumpia was good nothing special or fancy. It was light and crispy. The breakfast pandesal sandwich was same. Mediocre at best. The chicken adobo was lacking in flavor. Didn't have enough garlic, vinegar and soy sauce. Tasted more like teriyaki than adobo. Same with the corned beef. The pork belly adobo was better. I enjoyed the twist of coconut flavor. But the garlic rice was lacking in garlic (I love garlic). I tasted the longanisa from the Filipino breakfast and it was not good, even with the vinegar. The main dishes tasted like more Asian-Fusion rather than Filipino comfort food. It was obvious for the fact that when I asked for banana ketchup--they had none. The only redeeming part of the meal were the coffees and pastries. The coconut cortadito was excellent. Reminiscent of one that I had in the Old Cuba part of Miami. The Ube and huckleberry basque cake was amazingly delicious. Same with the apple hand pie. Next time I come back to Chicago, I will try to give Kasama another try. Probably not wait in the long line but order ahead of time. Salamat read more

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As someone who decided to visit from out of town, this is a bit out of the way. I likely found this via some instagram reel. One of my friends ended up getting there an hour before doors opened on a Thursday morning. This placed him second in line that day. I ended getting three pastries and a chicken adobo to share with friends with a oh hot yam! to myself. Oh Hot Yam: I just love the look of ube lattes. I don't remember this one particularly well so I would say it was decent but didn't make a lasting impression. Black Truffle Croissant: THIS WAS SO GOOD. As far as croissants go, this is pricey but I assume that has to do with truffle aspect. It won't wow you in size but it's that perfect flakey croissant texture. There aren't many places that offer something like this so this is definitely a must try once. It had the perfect ratio of savory and sweet. Oatmeal cream pie: This paled compared to the croissant. It leaned on the tad sweeter side but still solid. Ube and Coconut Ensaymada: This was second place to the croissant. It was nice and light but still delish. I don't remember the details beyond remembering liking it. Chicken adobo: this also didn't particularly make a lasting impression but it was decent. The chicken was good and not dry and I think for a chicken dish that's the most important thing to comment on. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. I don't particularly believe it's worth getting there an hour before doors opening. If I lived in proximity, it's 100% worth ordering togo. They know how to make a pastry. read more

This was my second time here and i had a much better experience than last time. We got there around 9:15 on a Wednesday and didn't get inside for around 45 minutes. I started with their black sesame latte which was amazing, it was nice to have a more unique flavored latte. I also finally tried out their breakfast sandwich and it was really good! My boyfriend got the chicken adobo and it was delicious. We got their pecan sticky bun, Boston creme brioche, chocolate caramel tart, and the banana tart. The pecan sticky bun was AMAZING, i highly recommend it! I think the Boston Creme Brioche was my favorite pastry i've ever had, there was a perfect amount of cream/custard inside and the caramelized bottom really elevated it. The chocolate tart was delicious as well. The only thing we didn't like was the banana tart which was weird because my boyfriend is a huge banana lover and he really didn't care for it. read more

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MAJOR TIP: ORDER ONLINE RIGHT WHEN THE FORM GOES LIVE, otherwise have fun waiting in a 1-2hr long line Delicious and very flavorful but didn't fully live up to the hype. I wish the Chicken and Mushroom Adobo both had crispier and garlic-ier rice. And I wish the lumpia were larger. The pastries were delicious read more

Kasama - Cheesecake and other pastries - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The Bear sent me here like everyone else. A big win for Filipinos in a huge city dominated by starchy pizzas and Glizzys. Your girl is a responsible traveler so I checked the hours they open as well as decided to go on a weekday to combat the line. Arrived 30 minutes before they opened and ended up waiting 30 minutes on top of that. You may be thinking an hour wait in the morning is too long... well you should of seen the line after we left (probably 2-3 hr wait). We recommend the Salted Truffle croissant situation and the famous Longanisa hash brown sandwich shown from The Bear. 10/10 both items! read more

Kasama - Eat like a BEAR - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So...it's ok. The problem is that the food is definitely on the blander side. This is definitely meant for people who haven't had real Filipino food and want to overpay. The line was mostly people waiting to take social media photos and not worth the wait. read more

Got there at 8:03am on Sunday and already 22 ppl in line. By 830, line was around the street. Glad I got there when I did!!! At first, I was confused about the whole order ahead. You can order online as soon as 9am, submit your order and youre given a 2 hr window for pickup. Within 5 minutes after 9am, 5 people were walking in cutting in front of the line to get their orders. I guess early bird gets the worm even for orders. But we wanted to eat inside so we waited another 30min after opening to finally get a table. We got the quick selling items to eat inside: truffle croissant, foie gras pastry, 2 sandwiches, one with longanisa and the chicken adobo plate. The pastries were amazing. Truffle croissant was super flakey and the white crystal sugary scrunchies were the best part. The filling, when I eventually found it after the third bite, was good also. But better once I spread it across the rest of the croissant. The foie gras pastry (idk what it's called) was likely the best item we had. I'm so glad to try it. My husband normally hates anything with lover but this was basically whipped butter with a slight hint of duck game. The sandwiches were good. The egg souffle was a true cloud with every bite. I thought the longanisa could be sweeter. The bread reminded me of eating breakfast Jack's. We also got three additional pastries to go. The best one out of the three was the filipino sun one. I think it was huckleberry something. Sorry, I'm bad with the pastry names. But I could easily eat that with one massive bite and gulp it down with their ube latte! 5 stars cause I'm and I was in line with Filipinos. We were arguing about what we were ordering in case I ordered the last one they wanted this place is legit. I'll be back for the dinner next time!!! read more

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They hype around Kasama makes this place a must try. From an award winning chef and unique breakfast options, it's definitely not a place you will find in any city. One pro tip to avoid waiting in the line, order Online and pick it up to go! I will say I did thoroughly enjoy the breakfast sandwich, it's a unique taste as I've never had a longaniza sausage before. I had heard that you have to add hashbrowns for the texture contrast in the sandwich and I will have to agree with that recommendation as well, even though it is an up charge. My main draw back is the price. This isn't your typical breakfast sandwich spot so you will be paying a premium for it. It comes out to $16 for the sandwich after adding the hash brown. That's definitely more than I was expecting. Is it a place I would have regularly? No. Is it somewhere I'd come back to? Absolutely read more

Order for pick up is the way to go! TRUST. Online ordering opens at 9am or when the restaurants opens for the day. Make sure you are ready to order as my group woke up a bit late and couldn't place an order at 10:20am. However the takeout option became available again for pickup at 2pm. We decided to try the famous breakfast sandwich and add a hash brown which was phenomenal. The bread and egg is soft and fluffy while the cheese and longanisa provide a salty and sweet bite. I think the egg was the highlight it was almost like a custard as it was really that soft and silky. The black truffle croissant was also pretty tasty but it does come with a hefty cost, perfect for sharing among friends to sample a bite. The cream is rich and full of truffle flavor while the top comes with popped rice which adds a pop of crunch. The adobo pork and rice was perfect, not too salty and the rice was to die for. It soaked up all the porky goodness and was incredibly well seasoned. The pork itself was tender and fatty. Definitely one of the top places to try in Chicago! The breakfast sandwich did not disappoint and their pastries are also pretty solid. Would love to come back and try some of their lattes and halo halo! Until next time Chicago read more

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Breakfast was deliscious here. I really liked the Italian Beef but the highlight for me was the more simple egg and meat sandwich on the potato roll. read more

oh, hot yam! uber latte ($6.5) iced black sesame latte ($6) breakfast sandwich - longanisa, egg, and cheese & hashbrown ($14.75) filipino breakfast ($18.5) black truffle croissant ~ thoughts ~ wow heard so many good things & decided to eat this place in chicago! they opened at 9am & one of my friends went to stand in line at 8:30am beforehand - we didn't get seated until 10am! i felt like they could've made it a bit more efficient by having a pastry only lane and regular food lane to decrease the amount of time people have to wait. their lattes were so good! the ube latte is a delightful blend of creamy roasted yam and bold espresso, offering a warm, unique twist with its natural sweetness. it's perfect for those who love rich, comforting flavors. & the black sesame latte is refreshingly smooth, with a toasty, nutty flavor balanced by a subtle sweetness, making it an ideal choice for a cool, satisfying treat. the breakfast sandwich is a savory and satisfying option, combining the sweet and flavorful filipino sausage with a perfectly cooked egg and melted cheese. the longanisa adds a unique, slightly sweet and garlicky twist to the classic breakfast sandwich, making each bite rich and flavorful. paired with a crispy, golden hashbrown, it's the perfect breakfast to keep you full and energized throughout the morning! read more

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Delicious pastries from the bakery. The ube ensaymada isn't your typical Filipino ensaymada. The brioche was filled with a subtle ube and coconut filling. The pastry creme was light and not too sweet, similar texture to the matcha pandan eclair which was also devoured with gusto. Our group said hello to Chef Tim who was outside managing the pie pickups during this Thanksgiving week. Congratulated him for the restaurants success. Truly worth the hype and excitement about elevating Filipino food for the next generation. On a last note, the lumpia Shanghai was juicy and simply "masarap." Actually ordered five dishes on the breakfast menu but won't have enough space to comment on every dish. Just visit Kasama and find out! read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got take out, but the restaurant is very beautiful, very deserving of the Michelin star. Line is always very long so you have to order online as soon as the restaurant opens at 9 am so that you are guaranteed your meal. They have great Filipino food. The tocino with egg and garlic rice was $17.50 which is pricey, but worth it because it is one of the best tocino I have had in Chicago. Very juicy, saucey, and nice portion of meat. The lumpia was crunchy and had a lot of filling inside, and the sauce gave it a sweet and tangy touch. It is also expensive because it is $10 for 6 eggrolls. I would love to eat here more, but it is expensive, and the menu selection is very limited. read more

Kasama - Tocino with Egg and Garlic Rice - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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**This is a review only for their tasting menu** Super flavorful, filipino-insipired tasting menu. It's incredibly hard to get a seating here, and I understand why. However, I do think it's a bit expensive for what it is. This is why they get 4 stars, but I pondered giving 5 just for the incredible, life changing bite of dessert I had (which I think is available on their day-time menu as well). More on that soon. The vibe is more casual than most michelin star restaurants, or even tasting menus, that I've been to, but still nice inside. The dishes are explained thoruoughly, and served in fairly quick succession. I started out with the ube gin fizz to drink, and it was delicious. Didn't taste much of gin, slightly sweet, super foamy, and very fun. We ended up having 9 savory courses, 2 dessert courses, and 1 bon-bon course. Portion-size wise, I would've left hungry at the end, which is a bit frustrating considering the price, however they give a bag with complimentary ube-huckleberry basque cakes to take home, so we just ate those right away and left very satisfied. Kasama excels at creating harmonies of flavors that pair perfectly well together in ways you wouldn't expect. The only miss was a tomato tartare aspect of a dish that tasted much of tomato paste. Some standout dishes, though, were mussels with crispy chicken skin, salmon with beurre blanc, roe, and salmon skin chichurrones, and finally, the most incredible bite: a filled croissant (flaky as can be), topped with honey, sugar crystals, sea salt, and shaved black truffle. This was absolutely exquisite, and I will dream about it for years to come. I also adored the ube basque cake they sent us home with. I would come back here just for the pastries, as I think they excel in that most. read more

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We had a wonderful meal here. Service is very good at keeping your glasses filled. It can get a little cold here so bundle up. You will be seated pretty close to people since the restaurant is small. This is why reservations are hard to get. Most of the foods played with texture and I loved the croissants with the sugar pearls and truffle shavings. (This is probably the flavor that a lot of chefs try to achieve in other fine dining restaurants.) I don't think I had anything I particularly disliked besides the banana-cue. They give you a pastry at the end and I think I have to try their other pastries now. I enjoyed interacting with the staff and getting to know other Filipino restaurants in the Chicagoland area. I do hope Kasama continues to get the recognition they deserve and will come back again. read more

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I traveled to Chicago and had it set in my mind to try the famous longanisa breakfast sandwich, and it was worth the wait. I was a little discouraged when I showed up 15 minutes prior to them opening, and saw a line down the street, but I halfway expected it. The inside is cozy and the staff are all attentive and pleasant. I placed an online order and was quoted as having it ready asap in about 170 minutes. Again, discouraged, but I did a little people watching and skipped the line, as instructed, and went inside. I was probably 90 minutes early, but they acknowledged me, and I was placed in line for service. I maybe waited 15 minutes and was out the door with my order. I ate the sandwich on their patio and it was fantastic. Not salty, and all of the ingredients held up. The lumpia were some of the best I've had. Not greasy, thin, and came with 6 for 10.00. The sweets were all great, but I'm not much of a sweets person. All in all, great experience and I'm glad I stuck around to give it a try before I went back home to Houston. read more

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Made it to @kasamachicago and while it was over an hour wait, it was worth it! I met some lovely folks in the line and it helped pass the time! I should have gotten one of their sandwiches, but decided to go for the classic fried eggs and rice, eaten with a spoon and fork of course. My drink of choice was the (iced) Oh, HOT Yam! latte but with matcha. It was perfect for this hot sunny Sunday. I'll be having my Ube and Huckleberry Basque cake for merienda. I recommend getting here right when they open so you don't have to wait too long. It's become popular after the show The Bear, but I first heard of it since it's the only Michelin Star rated Filipino restaurant in the world. You can also place a pick up order and don't need to wait in the long line. Some items aren't always available through the online ordering, but it changes throughout the day. As a Filipina-American, I'm so happy that there are many people who love Filipino food and are enjoying a beautiful and delicious part of our culture. Thank you for a fun and delicious lunch experience! Add Kasama to your Chicago food list! read more

Kasama - Ube and huckleberry basque cakes. - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My friends and I were visiting from St. Louis and we just had to check this place out! We waited in line outside in 30 degrees cold for 2-hours before being able to get a seat inside. Was it worth it? To me... YES! Anyway, let get to the good part- FOOD! We ordered the Lumpia Shanghai, Breakfast sandwiches (3), Ube Lattes (iced and hot), Ube and Huckleberry Basque Cake, Salmon Danish, and their Foie Gras Danish. Every single thing was delicious! I feel the lattes could've used more espresso shot, but the Ube flavors were there. The breakfast sandwich was simple, but very flavorful. The Ube and Huckleberry Basque Cake- so moist and chewy with the perfect denseness at the same time. Must get! The Danishes were crispy with a great sweet/savory combination. The service was great! The food was great! The atmosphere is chaotic and busy, though! The take-out order line was just as busy as the dine-in line. I hope they expand to a larger space in the future. Street parking! Expect to wait outside in line! Very affordable for a Michelin- star rated restaurant! FYI...You order your food at the counter ahead of time and than have to wait again to be seated! Best times to go are on weekdays 30-minutes before they open! read more

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After two or three attempts of trying around 11 AM in the past, there have been long lines out the door however, this time there were no lines I got in and was able to place my order within one minute. I ordered the famous Longanisa egg and cheese sandwich along with a side of hash brown patty. The sandwich is very flavorful, but I'd only rate it a 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 out of 10. I think it's been overhyped so many times but I have to say I've had better breakfast sandwiches. The hash brown patty was exactly like a McDonald's, deep-fried hash brown patty and was cold after receiving it and trying to take a bite within one minute of walking out the door for carryout.. nothing exciting rating it a 2 out of 10 for the hash brown. Saving the dessert Ube and huckleberry Basque cake for when I get home later tonight. I've heard the bakery and desserts are top-notch. I received my carry out sandwich and hash brown within six minutes of ordering, but overall was underwhelmed. I think next time I'll get more of a lunch dish and eat at the restaurant as it looked like it was clean, friendly and nicely decorated.. later that night... she's hated the dessert with the family each getting a quarter of it. My 9 year old liked it but the average look came across my wife's face along with the same from my 12 year old. It was fresh but lacked flavor. 6 out of 10 read more

Kasama - Hashbrown - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Braved the severe winter storm in Chicago to eat breakfast at Kasama. As a proud Filipino, I was so excited to try the first ever Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant in the US! Kasama which translates to "Together" or "partner/companion" in English definitely puts Filipino food on the map. My friend and I were first in line.... They open at 0900 and we were there around 8:13am?! Even with the gusty winds and snow, there was still a long line around the block! How does it work? You order everything at the pastry counter first whether you'll have it for dine-in or take out. They will then get you seated at a table, and viola--- wait for your orders to come through! Honestly, I was amazed on how quick the service was. We got our pastries first then came the drinks, and then the actual breakfast entrees. Plenty of seating and also a bar/counter area. The space looks clean with a classier diner vibe. They have a bunch of French pastries but I got the best selling Ube huckleberry basque cake for dessert (which tastes divine!) and the Ube coconut ensaymada to take home with me to Denver (edit: which btw tastes like a giant ube with a hint of coconut cream puff!) I especially enjoyed the longanisa (Filipino sweet breakfast sausage) egg & cheese breakfast sandwich & the tamarind matcha latte! I'm biased to anything matcha-- but it was super refreshing, almost like a summer drink! I don't think I ever had tamarind with matcha so that was something different:) The oh, hot yam latte which is ube latte with coconut sap was also good. But the tamarind matcha was THE real winner. The lumpiang shanghai is what you would expect from a typical Filipino pork lumpia :) I wish they were fatter though, but it was still good with the sweet and spicy sauce. Reminded me of lumpia from back home. The pork belly adobo which is only available on Saturday and Sunday, is very tasty--the atchara complements the rice and pork cuts well. I just wasn't sure about the coconut bits or flakes, it made the dish sweet almost like a dessert, but I guess it's an acquired taste. Maybe I'll try their take on chicken adobo next time or the mushroom adobo :) Overall, I think Kasama very much lives up to its hype. It's elevated Filipino food that makes me miss home cooked Filipino dishes all the more. I love that they have breakfast, pastries for daytime service and have the dinner service (Thursday-Sunday evening) too. Next time I'm in Chi town, I'll definitely make a reservation to try the 13-course menu. Parking isn't bad, just make sure to pay via Park Chicago when you do street parking! FYI: Watch The Bear on Hulu as Kasama is featured there! :) Just a little comment on the cashier- don't be so judgy! I heard him made a comment to his coworker that we ordered a lot and that we got the same dishes that people usually get. I don't care if it was a snide remark, I'm a foodie and here to eat good food! Call us basic or whatever.. of course, we're here to sample the house bestsellers! I just don't think the staff should make remarks like that within earshot of guests especially when people travel far and wide to try Kasama and experience it amidst the weather conditions! Otherwise, the other staff were really friendly and made sure to check on us regularly, and if it was to our liking. Thanks Kasama! read more

My husband and I were in Wisconsin for the weekend and decided to do a quick day trip to Chicago to try out Kasama. We've heard many good things and would like to support a filipino restaurant. The restaurant is very clean and the ambiance was calm and cool. The food and service were both amazing. We had the tasting menu (13 items) and all of them stuck by the filipino taste with a twist. I love asian fusion done the right way and Kasama delivered. I knocked 1 star off because i think the food vs the price was a bit off. Ive tried my fair share of Michelin-starred restaurants in US, Europe and Asia and i think the price point is pretty high for the items - i say this specifically because one of the dishes that had 3 small items (chicharon salmon skin, a 3 inch lumpia and an oyster plated as one) - we thought was one entree were actually considered 3 separate entrees. it felt extremely disappointing as the other items served were the normal michelin portions. i really do not expect a piece of chicharon or a 3 inch lumpia to be considered 2 items. My highlights were the Kare Kare (perfect bagoong ratio), Nilaga and the Salted Truffle Croissant. I would still recommend but will definitely give a warning on some of the portions. read more

I've heard the lines for Kasama's brunch were crazy and they really are. Even getting to the store at 8:30 before it opens you have to wait 1 hour+ Therefore I highly recommend doing order pickup! The foie gras danish was the best pastry in my opinion it's salty and sweet and the danish is so crispy which balances the creaminess of the foie gras. The black truffle croissant is interesting but I personally think it gets a bit heavy. I highly recommend the drinks though! Th maiz con leche is a corn milk tea and it was so good! Not too sweet and so creamy. We also got the hot chocolate which was nice and milky too. read more

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I wish I could try Kamasa's dinner time menu after trying their lunch menu. We got the Filipino breakfast (tocino and longasia), ube tart, and ube latte. The Filipino breakfast was simple, but well done. It tasted like a heart warming, home cooked meal. The tocino was phenomenal- flavorful and juicy. The ube latte had a decent amount of uber flavor. The ube tart on the other hand- stuffed with ube and was so good. The crust was buttery and crunchy deliciousness that put the pastry together. However the seating was chaotic and it felt like a struggle to dine in. The staff were super nice though! read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered ahead for breakfast on a Friday afternoon. Placed my order right after it opened at 9 and got an accurate ETA of a half hour for my food/drink to be ready I had the longanisa egg and cheese which definitely lived up to the hype as a fantastic breakfast sandwich. The sausage is definitely the star and im not sure I'd recommend it as highly if you're going for purely egg and cheese sandwich. With that said, all the other elements were as good as you'd hope for I also had the red bean sesame cold brew. As you'd expect for a drink leading with red bean, the flavor was pretty subtle, I thought the sesame would pack a bit more punch but I didn't really notice it was there. A tasty cold brew but not the novel experience I was hoping it'd be Overall I thought it was a great breakfast spot and absolutely worth doing the order ahead if you're in Chicago. With that said, absolute lunacy to wait in the line. Particularly given the availability of online ordering, but even if it weren't I might just advise skipping the experience if it required a wait approaching 2 hours read more

FIRST FILILINO MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT !!! My friends and I ordered pick up online (this is a hack if you don't want to wait in the long line, which there will be a long line.) The food was super yummy! I'm usually skeptical of higher end restaurants taking food and making it very different from what it was. This was not the case at Kasama, everything tasted exactly how I expected it (this is a good thing). Longanisa Breakfast Sandwich: 8/10 - basically this tasted exactly how you would think it would. was not super oily, and I didn't feel super bad after eating it Ube and Coconut Ensaymada: 7.5/10 - this was really yummy, just hard to eat because the middle filling kinda jumps out to you when you get there. Black Truffle Croissant: 9/10 - this was super good and super truffley. the filling inside had the right amount of truffle flavor, ensuring it didn't overpower the croissant and the cream filling in general. Pork Adobo: 10/10 - honestly, the pork was yummy soft, and had the right amount of fat attached to each piece. the inclusion of the atchara balanced out the saltiness from the garlic friend rice and the salty and not too oily pork. Just loved the vibe of seeing Filipinos and Non-Filipinos enjoying Filipino food. Even though the place was super busy, the workers still managed to crack jokes and just be nice overall. Hoping to come back one day and try their dinner menu, but their to-go option in the morning was great! read more

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The breakfast sandwich is the best. Service provided was good. We ordered our food to go, and it was ready by the time we went to pick up.

As delicious as all the reviews say it is, we ordered online and picked it up, which we highly suggest to avoid waiting in line. You need to order right when it opens as the wait time goes up and up and up quickly. It is worth it! read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I waited about 2.5 hours in line to eat here and honestly if there wasn't the wait my rating would be higher. Reading reviews on yelp everyone was recommending the breakfast sandwich. Initially I was like "What's so special about a breakfast sandwich??" But let me tell you. The egg is so perfectly steamed. It's like a pillowy texture. The rest of it is pretty standard. But the egg!! Life changing. Dishes such as mushroom adobo and lumpia shanghai were good but nothing to write home about. The pastries were also with unique asian flavors. We got the matcha pandan eclair, basque, ube and ube and coconut ensaymada. My favorite was the matcha pandan eclair. The basque was a close second. Ube ensaymada was good as well but felt similar to a bun you could get at any asian bakery for $4. We also tried out some of tthe drinks (iced sesame latte, oh hot yam, and maiz con leche). Of these the maiz con leche was the group favorite. Overall all dishes were solid and I had a great time but the wait was pretty terrible without any reservation system. read more

Everything was PHENOMENAL. Michelin Star well deserved because everything was so good, I forgot to take pics so I'll have to come back again (of course ). Lumpiq Shanghai - Delicious, crispy and flavorful. Chicken thigh adobo - juicy & tender with great depth of flavor Mushroom adobo - my favorite! Great flavor, generous portion and the egg makes it all the better Crème fraiche cheesecake - light, airy and delectable! Blueberry muffin top - a little sweet for my taste but definitely worth a try read more

MY MOM MAKES BETTER FILIPINO FOOD. not worth the michelin star hype but the pastries were delish

Not worth the hype. We came on a Saturday morning right when they opened and the line was down the street. We waited for about 20 minutes before opting to just order online and pick up. I tried the "famous" breakfast sandwich with a hash brown added for a total of $15. It was fine. It was definitely not worth standing outside in the cold for an hour. Honestly, I think the sausage was the only thing that made it special and it was... fine. I also picked up an oatmeal dolce de leche jam cookie and a ube huckleberry cake. The cookie was very heavily spiced almost to the point where I couldn't taste the filling. The Ube cake was the best thing I had very nicely balanced. Good huckleberry flavor. Overall, I think this place is surviving on the hype from The Bear. read more

Amazing breakfast. Have to get the longanisa breakfast sandwich with a hash brown. Wash it down with a creative drink. Order beforehand for pickup. read more

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The food was so good! We ordered pickup which was quick and easy (you don't have to wait in line, just wait for your pickup time). The inside is beautifully designed. Coffee was delicious and pastries were great. Highly recommend the cheesecake, it was my favorite. read more

Kasama - Pastries and breakfast sandwich - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kasama's pastries and dinner are exquisite (plus their staff are so warm, kind, and good vibes). My mom and I had the pleasure of checking out their tasting menu dinner and while it is definitely Expensive, it is such a delicious meals. Someone I used to know described it as the best meal they have ever had in their life, which I get because this food is delicious. I feel like a lot of places will try to make a cuisine fancy or but either the food isn't good or they've lost the spirit of the cuisine they are invoking. Every single course of their tasting menu is delicious and pleasing to the taste buds, but if you know Filipino food (and my mom and I definitely do), you can see the courses in conversation with the very specific Filipino dishes they are referencing. The sinigang course is one of my favorites - this used to be one of my brother's favorite foods growing up, and it's very fun to see the soup be turned into this cream/sauce that goes with the salmon. Also the fish skin that accompanies it is sooooo good, I wish they would give us more. Or the nilaga - they nail the broth and it is so yummy. I could go on, but basically I really respect Kasama for nailing this tasting menu that actually does something new with Filipino flavors without necessarily trying to posit itself as better or different. I think it's a good sign that our elders (like my mom lol) can see our food in these dishes but see that it's different and most importantly, love and find delicious every bite she is eating. I am someone who hates when an expensive place is not good or has higher standards for expensive/bougie meals in general, but this Kasama dinner is worth every bite. I think if you love food, it is a must have meal (if you can afford it, it is a high price point). I also really love the pastries - they are so delicious. The smoked salmon Danish is a favorite of both me and my brother, but the truffle croissant is a classic for a reason. Sooooo good. Also last but not least, shoutout to the staff! My mom and I really enjoyed talking to the staff members about their own relationships to the Philippines and they were just very kind and had good vibes. Much gratitude for making my mom's dinner so delightful. read more

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Our families fav new discovery. While Ube Huckleberry Basque Cake is my favorite, the citrus poppyseed pound cake with jam and crème fraiche , and the brownie were all delicious. The next day we returned for the egg sandwich and it was tasty and unique. Fun to include the hash brown patty with the egg. My wife had longsnisa and I had vegetarian. We both gave an 8 out of 10 on the sandwich. We will be back and hopefully dine in next time. read more

Kasama - Dessert - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois