Chef
Kasem Saengsawang
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Portland, Oregon, United States

i. Biography
Coming Up
Today, Kasem is chef of Farmhouse Kitchen (since 2015), founder of Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine (since 2015), and co-founder of Kitchen Story (since 2012).
Where They Are Now
Across his work, the craft note is clear: Thai cuisine, with signature dishes named in Pad See You, Pad Thai, Khao Soi, and Mieng Kum. His own language for the standard is brief and demanding: "We have to be better than the rest."
Signature
Kasem's signature dishes include Volcano, Pad See You, Pad Thai, Khao Soi, and Mieng Kum.
In Their Words “It was in that marketplace in Loei, Thailand, where I learned how to select the freshest meat and produce to make meals daily for my family.” “Our diners expect nothing less than perfection.”
Honors
Kasem's honors include Chopped Champion.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Kasem
What recognition has Kasem Saengsawang received?
Chopped Champion (2025).







