It’s crazy how simple char siu restaurants can get multiple Michelin stars, while for Filipino food it has to be unrecognizably bougie before it can get a star? If you have budget to fly to the Philippines, you should try Toyo Eatery in Makati. They also serve amazing multiple course Filipino meals featuring locally sourced ingredients.

@ieatgohan

2 жыл бұрын

+1 with Toyo Eatery, the way they prepare their food seem much more authentic than where he ate

@vashmetfranz6697

2 жыл бұрын

Michelin stars are not about the menu or the variety. It’s more about the quality and consistency of preparation and of course, the flavor and taste. The more selection you have in your menu, the more things you will be judged on so it’s actually more difficult to win a star that way.

@bernie906

2 жыл бұрын

Name a street food stall in Manila worthy of a Michelin star. The street food scene in places like Singapore or Bangkok are on a far higher and more complex level than Manila that's why you don't see "simple" Manila or Filipino restaurants get Michelin stars.

@syrinemae1899

2 жыл бұрын

@@vashmetfranz6697 exactly.

@ariellev9185

2 жыл бұрын

And that’s on racism, sis ✨

I ate at Kasama last month. It's more of a French Filipino fusion restaurant. The truffle cream croissant was the highlight of the meal. Kasama was more memorable than Alinea for the weekend food trip. They do breakfast during the weekends. No reservations, get there early.

@Alibadbad

2 жыл бұрын

you see 1 croissant in 13 dishes, and just that you call the resto a french filipino fusion, wow.

@manitobahome8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alibadbad he is right! it's not really filipino, just named after Filipino dish. It's more like Japanese French cuisine (judging by the techniques) featuring Filipino lol I ate a lot of French & Japanese Michelin Star places and no way I won't recognize this .

@marierocher4422

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alibadbad I’m Filipina married to French. My husband prefers the traditional cooking if ever I cook Filipino food.

@TravelBreakthrough

2 жыл бұрын

I want calimonsi lol never tried it

@idakristinedemesa5234

2 жыл бұрын

Their pastries were more French and European while their savory meals are predominantly Filipino.

I can see mike is definitely upgrading his wardrobe, it's not just shirts anymore :D It suits you better!

@ichase8555

2 жыл бұрын

Michelin stars have dress codes guaranteed lol, we can see him sticking to tshirts

@vivssoto

2 жыл бұрын

definitely because he’s in a michelin star restaurant

@srischwab5722

2 жыл бұрын

I agree but you know he has his Monterey salmon tee on underneath 😂

@americannightmare2109

2 жыл бұрын

You must never go out to eat

@Busybeeee

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wear at t shirt in Michelin star restaurants lol

Damn, I’d never thought I would see Gourmet Filipino food. That Kinilaw and Nilaga are unrecognizable but props to Kasama or Companion in Filipino for getting a Michelin star. Glad you enjoyed the food Mike.

@enigma5014

2 жыл бұрын

most of them are fusion so not really a Filipino dishes.

@ChurroWaffles

2 жыл бұрын

@@enigma5014 they’re still Filipino dishes regardless of what other cuisine they put in there. The problem with elitists is that everything has to be of a certain caliber to call it “Filipino” food yet we’re fine with celebrities who have only half or quarter of their Filipino blood in them calling themselves Filipino. You gotta choose a side man, it can’t be one or the other.

@jeffreyaquino4146

2 жыл бұрын

it is mostly french with a little Filipino twist. Putting calamansi, making adobo out of mushroom, unrecognizable kinilaw, and a5 nilaga won't make it Filipino.

@ErnestDiego20

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyaquino4146 What is "filipino food" exactly? Isn't it a mixture of techniques and ingredients from multiple cultures? Can't we look at this as an evolved form of Filipino food, a more refined and modernized version. Traditions and traditional cooking has its place but let's not use it as a hindrance for innovation in our cuisine.

@enigma5014

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyaquino4146 Very true 😞

Nice menu. While it’s all dressed up, it’s still Filipino at it’s core. Kinilaw na Tuna Lumpia Nilagang Wagyu Foie Gras Siomai Adobong Mushroom Sinigang na Salmon Chicharong Salmon Pancit/Adobong Pusit Lamb Kare-Kare Wagyu Bistek Bananacue Halo-Halo

I've been enjoying your videos for a long time now and its awesome to see these high end restaurants/hotels taking notice of you and wanting you to review their service, well deserved!

Metiz and Hapag are also amazing restaurants that have menus that evoke nostalgia from reference points that are undeniably and unapologetically Filipino. The Michelin may not make sense here in the Philippines but there are chefs here who execute at that level. I miss Chicago and I'm so stoked we have such amazing talent doing awesome food

@christianmendoza8107

Жыл бұрын

*And Toyo Eatery too

@ianvlnva

Жыл бұрын

@@christianmendoza8107 Hapag and Toyo are leagues better in understanding how to elevate Filipino dishes and traditions in a way that doesn't just use it as a flair or niche to variate contemporary fine dining affair

@autumntriesthings

Жыл бұрын

I've yet to try Metiz and Hapag, but Toyo Eatery is excellent!! Way better than Gallery by Chele (super disappointing)

Filipino food is something everybody must try! i have never seen it like this though! So awesome. Thanks for sharing Mike. Another amazing video 🙌🏼

I've been following for a long time and I like the diversity. I would love to try a restaurant like this. it's like you get to sample each dish without feeling stuffed. love it!🥰

I love Filipino food! I've spent time in the Philippines and had eaten the best traditional dishes and also many street style food. The presentation here looks great, but the ingredients are way more Euro-Asian fusion than Filipino. But if the food tasted Filipino yummy good, that's all that matters... unfortunately I won't find out since I can't afford to eat at a Michelin star cafe lol!

@tjjavier

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome man! Where in the Philippines did you stay?

@neliaprias7147

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't look Filipino to me. Kinilaw with coco milk and caviar I don't know where it comes from.

@hellowrld4603

Жыл бұрын

@@neliaprias7147 fine dining bubu

I’ve been to Brazil Express Grill multiple times at night for the buffet, and their service is AMAZING! They literally swarm you with the skewers of meat the moment you get your plate, no waiting, it’s awesome

I think it's another great way to introduce Filipino food to the world. Well done, Kasama for breaking the barrier.

@jeffreynegapatan

2 жыл бұрын

well it’s not really pure filipino food. it’s a fusion

@hellowrld4603

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreynegapatan doesn't matter

@azcontent

Жыл бұрын

Its a bit unfair to call it filipino. This doesnt really introduce anything to the world. Just cuz they put “adobo” in the menu. Its kinda like the equivalent of having sprinkling tajin or chamoy on some food and calling it mexican.

@MiSSiNGYU88

Жыл бұрын

@@azcontent I would love traditional filipino restaurants to have more acknowledgement in the industry. Although, the reality is that it's taking a long time to get there so if a fusion can act as a gateway to attract higher status then they're a doing a great job of doing it since people would be more curious about it. Also, it would help actual genuine filipino restaurants or even be curious enough to travel to Philippines to taste genuine filipino food and maybe then a michelin to a legit filipino restaurant. I also said it's a great introduction to filipino dishes. If you look at their breakfast menu, there is still essence of filipino dishes. And the dinner is filipino inspired so theyre not making a false advertisement. Plus some filipino dishes are a fusion of either chinese/spanish/mexican/american so if they're using french style to elevate the flavour while keeping the core ingredients would, what's the difference? it's called evolution.

@azcontent

Жыл бұрын

@@MiSSiNGYU88 i know I commented on your comment, but my comment was more directed at the restaurant. I get it what you’re saying, just sad that about 5% of each dish was filipino. Like I said l, I’m not gonna call a dish filipino just cuz I added filipino brand (datu puti) vinegar or soy sauce.

I saw the video the first time that you went to PappaRoti in Chicago and decided to look it up. Imagine my utter surprise and delight when I saw that they had one in Omaha. Omaha doesn't usually get these types of places because of it's size. I fell in love with them, just like you did.

@karymartinez2343

2 жыл бұрын

Where in Omaha?! I need information please

From McDonalds to Michelin stars I love seeing all the amazing food you eat Mike. Keep it up!

I remember hearing about the Filipino restaurant when they first opened. Thank you for showcasing the different courses.

Anyone else vicariously live through Mike's expensive meals? No, just me...ok 😬

@TheBigburcie

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, although I'm loving the neighborhood hangouts like that Korean place. If the decor is unpretentious and the smells slap you in the face as you walk in, it's going to be good.

@mommyingBetchay

2 жыл бұрын

Me! Then I will find a cheaper alternative and plate them

@diethster

2 жыл бұрын

He can do both convenience store dives and high end restos and give good content!

@christinabryant733

2 жыл бұрын

We all do

@KaShiGaines111

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yes!!! Lmao😂

Wow ! ,Michelin Star Filipino restaurant ? Basically food prepared and cooked in a more sophisticated way using those high-quality ingredients, unique style and execution , and I guess would be very expensive. But we, Filipinos are so used to a more informal and traditional way of cooking and eating our dishes. They looked so incredibly impressive and tasty, but I can't really see them as "Filipino food"

@PoisonNemesis

2 жыл бұрын

Fr. They’re westernized filipino food.

@vipstylerida

2 жыл бұрын

It's their 13 course Filipino Inspired Tasting menu that they only offer for dinner ... hence the word "INSPIRED"

@sohhyuna

2 жыл бұрын

Very true. I kinda couldn’t sit thru the entire video seeing all the dishes in the video completely different from what I’ve eaten and loved 😭 they’re very interesting and unique, but it feels like the soul of Filipino food has been taken out of it.

@Alibadbad

2 жыл бұрын

typical filipino poverty mindset.

@PoisonNemesis

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alibadbad what?

I watched the documentary Ulam on Hulu recently, and while I 100% respect the chefs' craft and hustle, I do want to reach a point where people can eat Filipino food that doesn't have to be super bougied-up, doesn't have to be served carinderia-style, and doesn't have to be from the uninspired McChains of fast Filipino food. They can eat at a modernized, cozy sit-down restaurant and devour a bowl of homemade bulalo etc., as easily as they would devour a bowl of pasta or kimchi jjigae.

@biyenzema

2 жыл бұрын

don't you know how restaurants work??

@pugward

2 жыл бұрын

lol this restaurant is an outlier. A lot of Filipino restaurants abroad still make it closer to what we have at home.

@unknowndeoxys00

2 жыл бұрын

@@biyenzema Did you watch the movie? The chefs on it were taking a stylized gourmet approach to their favorite childhood Filipino foods. But overall their goal was to get the public more enthusiastic about Filipino flavors and cuisine. I know it's not the norm for the majority of restaurants. But let's face it, the mainstream ain't ready for a steamy bowl of dinuguan and rice, eaten as is. I'm just saying I hope "homestyle" Filipino cooking by a restaurant can also find its way to the trendy urban diner's heart/stomach, without having to resort to gourmet prices and presentation, and not targeting the affordable options to just the Filipino diaspora. Like Max's, but better.

@lapchurng

2 жыл бұрын

they have a bunch in sf, not good. the cafeteria style is still the best!

@Chaos_Murakumo

2 жыл бұрын

There's plenty of those restaurants around. I'm glad that Filipino cuisine is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

Grew up in Chicago and every Filipino I’ve talked to had the same opinion. Believe me when this place opened it was a hot spot. Without being negative eat the pastries. Meaning when you ask someone from chicago how kasama was they’ll answer the pastries were really good and pretty much stop there.

@marieang5311

2 жыл бұрын

Ya tbh the pastries are where it's at. I think it's bc the wife (korean) came from oriole (another Michelin star rest)

Love when you come visit Chicago! But dang the lines are always so long after you feature a place haha nevertheless, I am so happy you featured Kasama, Cho Sun Ok AND Brazil Express! Nice lineup!

I’ve been wanting to go to kasama sooooo bad and this video makes me wanna go even more 😩. Btw if you ever want dessert go to Taipei cafe and get the matcha box toast!!!

I know this is a Filipino restaurant but I couldn’t recognize the food at all just by looking at them. 😅 Maybe that’s the reason why they got their Michelin star, by changing the food appearance but retaining that Filipino taste.

@kawaiiafangirl

2 жыл бұрын

True. I can't judge it bc I haven't tasted it, but I I'm sure those food snob critics would never give a good grade to traditional Filipino food based on how it looks. Lol.

@reuski8946

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a lot of michelin starred restaurants are like that - I would think they emphasize more on creativity and reimagining traditional dishes and retaining the essence of the dish but of course that is relative to everyone’s preference. If anything I’m just proud I guess, looks cool although definitely not traditional :)

@cfsvillanueva

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I don't wanna knock on this restaurant because they're doing their own thing and they're doing it well but I do wish this wasn't just the ONLY Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant in the world. Sana manlang may Michelin restaurant na mas kahawig ang lokal na kultura natin

@Edd51488

2 жыл бұрын

I feel kind of sad and proud at the same time. My wish is someday Filipino food would be appreciated and be given recognitions based on its traditional looks and not just the taste. 🙂

@mnggaming7714

2 жыл бұрын

filipino restaurant?! are u serious?! this is not pilipino food theyre serving! i am a pilipino! this is not pilipino food for me!

Congrats, Kasama! Not all of those dishes felt right, coming from a Filipino that grew up on Lola's cooking, but they all looked delicious and they definitely weren't afraid to try out new things and really bring a gourmet feeling to Filipino food, reaching new people that might not have tried it before. That giant beef pot at the end had me squealing, it was practically ALIVE with how much it was boiling. XD Looked great, and hope you didn't burn your tongue/throat/mouth! Thanks so much for always making my meal times a bit more delicious by watching it with you, Mikey. ^^

There is is a great place in Dallas called DaLat(the noodle place ) DaLat(the pizza place also awesome) I think ..they have two places beside each other one is pizza one is noodles ..but the noodle one has that same dish with the crispy roll inside the spring roll.its a 10/10 on taste.. texture ..presentation . Love the content Mikey hopefully see you at the state fair again this year .

That Lumpia is like a Filipino/ Vietnamese fusion...crazy..i bet was yummy

@Qub3rs

2 жыл бұрын

It looks more like a fusion between lumpia sariwa and lumpia shanghai IMO

@kimtran5688

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, that lumpia is more vietnamese way of eating spring roll because in vietnam, we sometime roll crispy fried rolls with lettuce, herbs, and rice wrappers

It’s great to see the creativity in these dishes, but it’s tragic that Filipino cuisine doesn’t get more recognition. Where’s the Michelin stars for a traditional Filipino restaurant? When done properly, the Philippines has some fantastic food.

@danielburgess7785

2 жыл бұрын

It will filter down. When French cuisine hit the U.S. it was confined to gourmet restaurants.

@GuyVinmara

2 жыл бұрын

The answer is simple. Where is the uniqueness? I'm filipino. Yes, I automatically recognize our food. But to a global(and western) palate, the firs encounter elicits confusion as to what is being tasted. "I feel like I've tasted something like this before. Chinese? Malaysian? Spanish? Thai? Trick question. The answer is ALL OF THE ABOVE. So filipino food is not unique...it's trying to be everything. Anyway...it's just my opinion.

@NeilTaylor1

2 жыл бұрын

@@GuyVinmara I disagree. I’m western and have never felt confused by Filipino food. Besides, there is literally no cuisine on earth that hasn’t been influenced by other cultures. Nothing is that unique.

@merchantprincess7010

2 жыл бұрын

They need to lay off a little bit on the salt though.

@rjhemedes

Жыл бұрын

@@GuyVinmara you do realize that Filipino cuisine is fusion cuisine just like our ancestry and culture due to indigenous, Chinese, Spanish and USA contributions to our history and cuisine. Filipino culture and cuisine is basically halo halo and unique in its own right. There are no other cuisines just like it. Its most similar to USA Southern cuisine which is also hodgepodge in its origins.

Filipino food is meant to be hearty. This is definitely a delicate fusion of other culinary styles with focus on the presentation (and I’m sure the flavour as well) first. None of the dishes were recognizable in comparison to its original version. Appreciate Mike’s enthusiasm and love for many types of food from different cultures and kudos to the restaurant for placing themselves on the map.

@TravelBreakthrough

2 жыл бұрын

Yep

Thanks for this video! I'm a filipino, and your video confirms my sentiments that our food/culture is a halo-halo of Indo-Chinese-Malay-Spanish. Good stuff!

This is a great way to recognize Filipino dishes into the world. Great food and great service.

I’m Filipino and I work here. I’m seeing some comments about how people might get the wrong idea of traditional Filipino food from this or this isn't traditional Filipino food. I want to clear things up. Kasama does a fine dining, Filipino inspired tasting menu. They even say it on the website when you try to reserve a table for dinner. What that means is that each course you get should remind you of a traditional Filipino dish. Is it truly “traditional,” no, but it is an interpretation of Filipino food in a fine dining setting. If you are a Filipino trying the dinner menu don’t expect it to be like your family’s home cooking. Try and experience Filipino food in a new way. Don’t compare it to something you used to growing up with, the Michelin star shows that this restaurant is something you can’t experience any where else in the world and is worth the trip. If you are also Filipino, then you should be proud that there is a restaurant out there that is trying to showcase Filipino food in a more elevated setting, this is amazing for us! On a side note if you have to try the place go in the morning when Kasma runs as a cafe. The traditional savory dishes are amazing and the pastries are to top tier. I don’t know when he was at Kasama recording this but Kasama also won “Best Pastry Program” in Chicago so they earned 2 amazing awards this year alone.

@eck2x

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Disappointing to see all the negative, ill-informed comments. Crab-mentality at best.

@joplanne

2 жыл бұрын

proud

@theflyingempanada

2 жыл бұрын

Francis, I'd love to taste your guys' take on some Muslim-Tausug inspired dishes from the South. A whole nother' world of Filipino food that many people from Manila don't even know about.

@iamezrajalel

2 жыл бұрын

gosh!! exactly!! Im so happy to see a filipino good in fine dining. It’s been my dreams. I have a lot of foreigners friends and even my partner is a foreigner but they always uninterested to eat filipino food. Doing it in a different way (fine dining) might be a good idea to introduce to them my food.

@shortaflip

2 жыл бұрын

This needs to be higher up. There are far too many comments that fail to grasp the significance of having a fine dining restaurant that serves dishes inspired by Filipino cuisine. Congratulations!

Fine dining experience in a filipino way with a mix food culture. Love in every scene. Filipino food can be combine with different dish. Happy eating mike. Have a great day.

I’m glad that there’s a Filipino Michelin-star restaurant but honestly, the dishes are basically Filipino dish-inspired rather than Filipino. I wonder if they taste anything like the original dishes. Thanks for featuring the restaurant kasama. Good to know. Maybe if I ever visit Chicago again, I would put it on my list of places to visit.

@msprettykawaii950

2 жыл бұрын

theyre not originally the same dish but sure it was gourmet

@wuck2226

2 жыл бұрын

What I found looks is important as we know a fellow pinoy our dish sometimes doesn’t look appetizing enough to entice new people to try.

@fayis4everlove

2 жыл бұрын

@@msprettykawaii950 meh. They are gourmet but not really filipino dish they don't even use filipino ingredients. lol

@Fayery_Random_YT

2 жыл бұрын

@@fayis4everlove ya, i agree... i'm kinda disappointed actually

@copperdaylight

2 жыл бұрын

@@fayis4everlove not Filipino ingredients? I don't know where you live, but it is only the salmon and wagyu meat that is foreign among the ingredients presented in the meal. And

It looks more fancy/gourmet but it's definitely Filipino food! Seeing how they present Filipino food in their own ways and making unique variations makes me feel like I am watching Food Wars.

@jcbr193

2 жыл бұрын

it too fancy that its unrecognizable

@UgLyMaLaySian

2 жыл бұрын

@@jcbr193 it is elevated. still filipino food

@msprettykawaii950

2 жыл бұрын

yes it is gourmet food funny how others compare it to regular heavy meals

@fayis4everlove

2 жыл бұрын

What makes it filipino food? the ingredients are not even common in filipino food. The noodles looks like soba, the halo halo is just ice cream with flan.. eek

@msprettykawaii950

2 жыл бұрын

It's gourmet food they need to upgrade all ingredients

Wow, finally a shirt we haven’t seen! 🤣

I'm so sad to hear your leaving the area and wish we had gotten more recommendations for the STL area. Best wishes on your new adventure.

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Their traditional versions are already good but their glorified fusion versions looks really good and elegant. It’s a must try for every Filipino who wants to judge it themselves

I'm happy to see an Asian owned Michelin star restaurant, I don't see Filipino flavors. It's French and Modernists techniques on high end dining using acids from the Filipino foods.

@peters7229

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding your comment, but the country with the most Michelin starred restaurants in the world is Japan. And, undoubtedly, each and every one of those are owned by a Japanese person.

I'm from Chicago and I'm also Filipino!!! I've only had the breakfast at Kasama and it passed the taste test for me.... Glad we got represented 🇵🇭🇺🇸

Going there for lunch this week. One of the few good things about living in Chicago🤤

WTH is that adobo ?! LMFAO 😂😂😂

Someone get this mans a stylist.

@LTLy87

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao… that shirt would look nice on someone else other than Mike 🤪

@mikehawk7976

2 жыл бұрын

He has no fashion sense at all.

Love your reactions! Proud Filipino here! Congrats, Tim Flores and Genie Kwon of KASAMA Restaurant! Wish you'll be able to open a branch here in the Philippines, soon! Dreaming of tasting all your excellent dishes! ❤

Mikey, This was a great video. The food looked fantastic, down to the earthernware serving plates. This chef deserves kuddos for that great meal!

Chicago has so many amazing Michelin star restaurants and this one is a great new addition! Ps the Michelin guide has finally arrived in Canada so watch out Chicago, here comes Toronto! ☺️

as a filipino, watching mikey trying to cut food with a spoon makes me so proud.

You are definitely a FOOD ROLEMODEL bro thanks for the inspiration 🙏

By just watching your expressions every time you savor the food, we’re proud already!!! “You know how much I love Filipino Food” Strictly Dumpling

those dishes looks great...props to Kasama, even though they go against every grain of what the essence of filipino food is... food that is shared. kaya nga filipino food isnt for fine dining...anliit ng servings pre😂😂

9:38 Halo-halo without "ube" to me, is just weird :-) but I can't wait to visit that place on my next "cross-country" tour!!

Kasama would be a good place to check out next time I get the chance to visit Chitown again! Thanks for the heads up Mikey!

Still looking for the Filipino food . Lol

Everything looks delish 💖

So proud of our Filipino food.Thanks for appreciating :)

So interesting!! Love learning about new foods!!

I sees that you’re making things happen right over there🎉 So, pretty please keep up the great works

i feel like Non of the food is filipino like it's just sprinkle of filipino type in western food but everything looks good

The bad lighting is making Mike look like a Chinese grandma

@LTLy87

2 жыл бұрын

Even with good lighting, he still looks like a grandma 👵

Kasama will definitely be a part of my go-to list when I visit Chicago. Their food looks AMAZING!!!

Awesome job Mikey keep it up

Tried more Filipino food because of you. Now I want more!!!! This looked bomb mikey!

@KeaMaria

2 жыл бұрын

If you need more suggestions let me know. My husband is from Cagayan. Everything his family makes is amazing!!!

@maryrundles5213

2 жыл бұрын

@Corie K, please give me suggestions on what dishes to order. I've never tasted Filipino food but now I'm really excited to try because of Mike Chen

@npc-ro6mv

2 жыл бұрын

This isn't Filipino at all. If anything, this is Filipino Fusion. I wish this restaurant is honest with what they're actually offering.

@clarissakrigger4599

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeaMaria yes I love more recommendations

@KeaMaria

2 жыл бұрын

@@clarissakrigger4599 For sure try pork adobo, pancit, chicken papaya, sisig, mikki, embutido, and pinakbet. Those are my favorites. Not a big fan of menudo but you might like it. I do not recommend balut. I can't even look at it let alone eat it. Hahaha.

It doesnt look very Filipino though, it looks very cosmopolitan French, Spanish and southern Italian with a few island ingredients! However it does look awesome and if I ever dare to go back to Chicago I'll put it on the list!

@tigernotwoods914

2 жыл бұрын

They went for that presentation. There’s some Japanese influence as well there. The foods themselves are Filipino but the plating and presentation is French and Japanese influenced.

@nukembear2345

2 жыл бұрын

@@tigernotwoods914 agreed, if you try to take dishes from a country known for more homestyle dishes and fancy it up to Michelin level it might not translate, but of course Filipino food has always been an amalgamation of local and European influence! I love their food, I might someday try this place, but I would rather find a real Filipino resturant and eat like a local!

@tigernotwoods914

2 жыл бұрын

@@nukembear2345 I agree. I prefer the home cooking style Filipino and street foods as well. I’d give this a try but it wouldn’t be my first choice for sure

@meia1855

2 жыл бұрын

funny enough, Kasama is more popular because of it's pastries rather than it's Filipino food.

Loved this. More power!

Hope you enjoyed St Louis (& rest of midwest). We usually go to Chili Spot twice a month! I agree its a lot more flavorful than Cantonese style.

Chicago attracts the best chefs in the world. It's wild. I miss the food there. Lived in the area for 20+ years. It's unrivaled for it's variety. Chicago is a nexus of culinary delights.

looks so good, fusion is not bad, if our cuisine is upgraded or mixed with other ideas then why not? what if their dish is better right? ok lang yan. at least now we know people around the world appreciate your food.

Amazing Mikey !!! First Michelin Star Filipino Restaurant ! Thank you for sharing !!! Yummy Goodness !

man I want to fly there and eat. All the descriptions you gave made my mouth water.

Thanks for the demo Mike. I'm sure it tasted good but can we have the real Filipino food now? 😄

@iamezrajalel

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of youtube video about traditional filipino food. Please type traditional filipino food in search bar

More hate in comments than I’ve ever seen on a Mikey video. I don’t have a horse in the race cause it’s not my culture/heritage but I always think it’s awesome to see Michelin Star dining! I’m glad it was delicious and not just all for show- everything looked amazing!

I love watching your adventures! Please keep going!

I'm sure fine dining Michelin starred restaurants are amazing. Would like to experience it one day but I feel like i would need to go somewhere after to be full. Lol. But congrats to that restaurant. Elevating Filipino flavours to newer heights. Mabuhay

The truth is, if Filipinos present their food the way they're used to prepare it... They would not have a Michelin star like this restaurant. This is definitely Filipino food, just presented to fit the trend of the modern cuisine.

How funny I'm at Auntie house she's hosting a Birthday Party 🎉 🥳 for my cousin and were having Lumpia, Bangsilog, Boom Boom Shrimp,Chicken Adobo Silog,Lechon Kawali Silog,Tosilog, and Garlic Rice and my mom's Kimchee🤤😋

Even tho ive lived in chicago my whole life mike is showing me new places to eat at

So yummy buffe and tour your country thank you for sharing.

Honestly just to hear him describe the food and how it was presented was very extravagant and every bit of gourmet. However I'm sorry for whoever's going to read this comment, but I swear to God it look nothing more than a Japanese Filipino fusion. With heavy on the Japanese. I praise them to get a Michelin star, cuz it's very difficult to get one, however I did not see Filipino food here.

@isidra4098

Жыл бұрын

I think they use modern indgredients

*Incredible! 🥰 💖 My stomach wants to have that too.*

You can get that truffle crossiant during the daytime - that is if they don't run out. It's amazing. Really rich, but tastes amazing.

Never that a Gourmet Filipino Restau to have Michelin star. Congrats for the Kasama Restau management. We are proud of you guys!!!

@princesthegreat4289

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for eating such Filipino Delicacies Mike.

Congrats to Kasama for getting the well-deserved Michellin Star! Represent 🇵🇭

Let them be honest that it's Filipino Fusion Food. Their food selections don't look similar or familiar to many traditional Filipino dishes so they seem unrecognizable to us. Ordinary Filipinos would never get to eat at such a fancy and expensive restaurant, however. The bigger problem is, those Westerners lucky enough to eat there will get a different idea or a misconception of what Filipino food is like and then they will have a big let-down when they finally travel to the Philippines or eat at a normal Filipino restaurant abroad.

@chrissyoz2496

2 жыл бұрын

Correct

@j.r.3769

2 жыл бұрын

Clearly you’re not used to go in Michelin Star restaurants. They don’t do traditional cuisine.

@ayusinnyu

2 жыл бұрын

When i saw the croissant with truffle and cheese, nahhh It’s not Filipino , they should instead used pandesal , adobo with chapati bread mildly acceptable ,

@onacanilao

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! While I am happy that we finally have a Michelin star Filipino restaurant, I hope going forward more true Filipino food gets recognized by Michelin as well so ppl really understand the flavors of our food. It annoys me sometimes when Filipino food is boxed under 1 cultural category by the West. They need to understand the influences in our food cannot be defined by just Asian.

I just moved to STL and can't wait to try some of these restaurants! I had no idea you lived here. Maybe I'll run into you one day haha

it's real good having to watch Jim Lee discovering his other comfort zone

As a Filipino, I am proud to know that Filipino cuisine is getting known by many. A big thanks to you Mike for doing videos like this. It encourages others to try it more, we appreciate it!

I love how most of the time when I’m eating your video uploads lol 😂

@o0musique0o

2 жыл бұрын

That's the way to do it !! Even eating before watching a video. Definitely not good to watch a video on an empty stomach 🤣🤙👊

@ChinaDollTravels

2 жыл бұрын

@@o0musique0o facts 💯 exactly that’s the way to do it lol 😂

@o0musique0o

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChinaDollTravels 🙌🤣

So fancy, I love it. You got me at kinilaw. Been eating kinilaw since I was a kid (I can even make it now) and I also love caviar, so sold! 😅 no wonder it got a michelin, the overall presentation looks yummy and worldclass. Hope they maintain their star or get their 2nd 💜

wow, hope you can also come back again here in CEBU, there are a lot of bizarre restaurants as well. Keep safe.

"This might be the only time in my life that I'm picking up a piece of cabbage that I dropped with such urgency." *Proceeds to drop another piece right after* 💀

@kirstymullan5020

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the same shot twice

The Filipino food is really out of this world 🌎 Thanks for showcasing the Philippines 🇵🇭

@npc-ro6mv

2 жыл бұрын

This isn't Filipino food at all.

@SwagMaster824

2 жыл бұрын

This isn’t Filipino food

@ChristopherBuenviaje

2 жыл бұрын

Not Filipino food sadly.

Thank u for featuring them. Hope to see u soon!

Thank you for appreciating our Filipino food...proud to be Filipino..😊

Traditional cooking of every cuisine has been altered/improved/changed for the taste preference of who ever the restaurant is serving. It's not only filipino food. They will eventually be curious and try more "traditional" dishes. Kalma lang guys.

I'm Filipino and I feel sad that Filipino food has to morph into something unrecognizable before a Michelin star is awarded. Congrats though!

@somedaywellknow1811

Жыл бұрын

They do this to every cuisine. Dont worry

@ianlulu

8 ай бұрын

​@@somedaywellknow1811what about that singaporean street vendor?

Totally here for this 🥰💕..x

Mike is always right by my house now!!! I scream with excitement every time

He's moving from St.Louis? I thought he moved to Texas, from NY to Seattle, Seattle back to NY? I'm all confused where this guy is living.

@Foo007

2 жыл бұрын

Christine is spending a year of her law school education overseas so they’re moving for a year

@rerolley

2 жыл бұрын

@@Foo007 I think to Singapore.

Nice to see there's a Filipino restaurant that got a Michelin star. I wonder how the food really taste like? TBH, an ordinary Filipino from the Philippines would not recognize the dish presented, but I guess that's what it takes to get a Michelin Star... Regardless of what I think, we have to give it to Kasama for leveling up the standards!

@akirebara

2 жыл бұрын

I've picked up lunch from Kasama (kalamansi juice, tocino, rice, eggs) and they are exactly like what we would have typically. This is just their fancy dinner service with pre-set menu. I don't think I would go to this one, the breakfast/lunch menu is enough for me (still a bit steep in terms of price)

@lonelytraveller5062

2 жыл бұрын

Its not Filipino food. Its gourmet food using some ingredients that are endemic in the Philippines like Calamansi etc. No addidas, no kwek kwek, no lechon, no sisig, no diabetes induced, heart attack loving foods. Its not Filipino food at all.

@theflyingempanada

2 жыл бұрын

That's because Americans make Filipino food better

@akirebara

2 жыл бұрын

@@theflyingempanada The owners/chefs are Tim Flores (Filipino) and Genie Kwon (Korean).

@theflyingempanada

2 жыл бұрын

​@@akirebara Tim Flores is American, which is my point.

Wow everything looks sensational I'd love to try the food here one day love your work 👌👍😃

It all looks good to me, as usual! Looking forward to Hawaii and Filipino everything, including Jollibee!