Kasama · Restaurant · Chicago
The world's first Michelin-starred Filipino room, now two stars deep
Kasama is the world's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, opened by husband-and-wife chef-owners Tim Flores and Genie Kwon in Ukrainian Village. It leads a double life: a casual daytime bakery and counter, then an intimate fine-dining tasting-menu room after dark.
The room now holds two Michelin stars, promoted from one to two in the 2025 Chicago Michelin Guide, a jump that marks it as far more than a groundbreaking first. The evening is a 13-course modern Filipino tasting menu that reframes Filipino classics through a personal, contemporary lens, moving between comfort and refinement course by course.
Genie Kwon's baking background threads through the meal, from pastry-driven canapes early to the details that give the menu its polish. It is cooking that reads as rooted and inven
Address: 1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, Chicago
Reserve a VIP table at Kasama through the MyRSVP concierge. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. MyRSVP handles Chicago reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 17:00 – 22:00
Frequently asked about Kasama
How do I get a reservation at Kasama in Chicago?
Tables at Kasama are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Kasama?
Kasama is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Kasama?
Kasama runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Kasama located?
Kasama is in Chicago, at 1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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