Inside the first Filipino restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star

Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, the married chefs and owners of Kasama in Chicago, talk about opening the first Filipino restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star. The husband and wife team also shares a recipe for chicken adobo.

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[gangstagummybear]

Long since overdue, too much bs negative myths told about Filipino food, Filipino food is the bomb diggity, and I as a black person from the southern US am saying this, hopefully this is the beginning of Fiilipinos and Filipino food getting the recognition it deserves. The country gets skipped over by tourists and potential tourists, all because for alot of people hearing in the grapevine that Filipino food is "bad" or "not good" or "not as good a food" I hope the world now learns what they have been missing with PH cuisine.

[forestlink]

This man won life, look at his wife and have parents at his back

[NorKavon]

It's unfortunate most Filipino restaurants in the U.S. think they have to mute the spice and flavor and use inferior or inauthentic ingredients to attract non Filipino customers. Kudos to the few places that don't do this.

[jenzzzzz]

As someone who grew up in PH, I’m very glad Filipino food is getting more recognition

[MSalem-gtdy]

Congratulations to Kasama Restaurant. Filipino cuisine is on the rise and getting recognized in the culinary industry.

[NoahBrwn]

Filipino food is so underrated. Those who saying Filipino food sucks you haven't taste the real and authentic Filipino food and the real way of cooking a Filipino food. If you ever get a Filipino food from a legit Filipino cooks and great restaurants you will easily rank Filipino food as your top favorite foods ever ISTG

[manuelcajuguiran]

Thank you for promoting Filipino food and introducing it to a wider audience. Hoda & Jenna’s tasting reactions are definitely genuine!

[jnac]

I love that they are promoting ube, this purple yam variety is so Filipino and is the tastiest yam ever, so excited to see the Filipino cuisine finally earning a Michelin star, Thanks to you creative chefs of Kasama!!!

[kugsycd]

I'm Filipino and I'm very fortunate to come from a family of great cooks that knows how to bring out the best in our local dishes. Filipino cuisine is sooo good because the Philippines continues to be a melting pot of people and cultures. I've lived in different countries now and enjoy local food everywhere. However, there's nothing else quite like Pinoy dishes. ❤️ 😋 Kudos to this power couple for opening the door a little wider for Filipino cuisine. 🇵🇭

[shizam]

I'm so proud of them for getting that Michelin Star Filipino 'Kasama'' restaurant!!! I hope and pray that many Filipino restaurants who will get that kind of recognition. They deserve this! Mabuhay!!!! 🇵🇭

[rljxlht]

As a Filipino, I'm happy this is being recognized!. Congratulations to you and your kitchen team/staff for winning such prestigious award!.

[JulesLuna]

Pinoy pride !!!🇵🇭🥰❤️ Congratulations Kasama Chefs and your team! We’re so proud of you. Truly a well-deserved recognition.⭐️🏆👏👏👏

[kennethgimpayan]

Genie said 'our team' instead of 'our' only. Makes sense why they won that star.

[Lui]

Congratulations Chefs Tim & Genie! Y’all deserve that Michelin Star award! Their food amazingly taste very delicious! That’s why Hoda & Jenna’s tasting reactions are definitely genuine! Kudos Kasama! Can’t wait to eat again in your restaurant. 👍🏼👏🏼🤤🇵🇭🇺🇸

[FoodVideosPH]

Thank you for promoting Filipino food and introducing it to a wider audience. It's truly appreciated! ❤

[ariesnarona]

Kasama = Companion/ Company
Magkasama = Together

[adrian_veidt]

Man, I love Filipino foods.

Sisig, the different variations of Sinigang, Crispy pata, Lechon, Kaldereta, Menudo, Afritada and thdir grilled chicken inasal, squids and other meat.

My girlpal made me love eating rice lol

[testchannel]

Can you imagine thats like winning a gold medals in olympics by getting that michellin star proud

[RussellSproutz]

As a Filipino, I'm happy this is being recognized!

[Maries]

Finally a recognition for Filipino food and a Michelin star . Congratulations and if ever I’m going to Chicago Kasama restaurant will be on my bucket list.