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.
