The founder of Chi’Lantro dazzles the Sharks with some of the best food they’ve ever tasted.
It’s not every day the words, “That’s some of the best food I’ve ever eaten,” leave the mouths of the notoriously hard-to-impress investors on “Shark Tank.” But when it comes to Chi’Lantro’s Korean BBQ and kimchi fries, it’s a no-brainer.
Jae Kim, founder of the Austin, Texas-based Korean-Mexican restaurant, is proof that the “American Dream” is alive and well. After financially supporting himself through college, Kim was able to save enough money to kickstart his business, which would eventually expand from food trucks to fast-casual restaurants.
Not to mention, his perseverance landed him a spot on “Shark Tank,” after trying two other times before.
“It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Kim said. “I loved preparing for the show. I brought back my past memories and experiences to prepare for the show, and that experience gave me the opportunity to go through a lot of emotions.
