Kasama is a Filipino/Contemporary restaurant in Chicago (1001 N. Winchester Ave.), run by husband-and-wife chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon.[3]
Overview
MICHELIN Guide lists Kasama as a Filipino restaurant run by husband-and-wife chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon. The guide introduces how the two bring their respective culinary training to Filipino cuisine. The official address is 1001 N. Winchester Ave.[3] The guide explains that the name comes, fittingly, from the Tagalog word for "together": Flores's background provides inspiration for the modern interpretation of Filipino cuisine, while Kwon's pastry training elevates the sweet side. In a simple space, the two cook with striking originality, reimagining homey traditional preparations in elegant, inventive ways; bold, original sauces like peanut with shrimp paste have few equals.
Dishes & Highlights
- An "adobo" of mussels and wild mushrooms balancing tangy, sweet and savory[3]
- Original peanut sauce with shrimp paste
- The "mais con yelo" dessert featuring sweet corn semifreddo and milk granita[3]
Honors
The MICHELIN Guide Chicago 2023 listed Kasama as a one-star restaurant, with the official list giving the address as 1001 N. Winchester Ave., Chicago, 60622. This records the historical 2023-edition star and does not necessarily reflect the restaurant's current rating.[1]
Practical Information
- Address: 1001 N. Winchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
- Hours: Wed–Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm; closed Mon–Tue (as listed on the MICHELIN Guide page)
- Phone: +1 773-697-3790
- Website: https://www.kasamachicago.com/
- Price: $$$$ (per MICHELIN Guide)
[3]: MICHELIN Guide, “Kasama,” restaurant page, last reviewed 2025-11-18, https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago_1174456/restaurant/kasama [1]: MICHELIN Guide, “MICHELIN Guide 2023 - New York, Chicago and Washington - A new three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant,” linked PDF, pp. 3-5.