Kumusta Episode 5

Lessons learned

1. I'm glad they immediately indentified the issue they had with the order transfer. Also, their guest celebrity knew to check the completed items so it's easy to review; she didn't just take the food.

2. Chef briefly showed his strictness when he asked them to review the order slips. 🤣 He was also about to do it himself but decided they better do it.

Again, it's understandable if he lowered his standards because they're celebrities and newbies. But not too much. They need guidance, and they are also representing the Philippines. A little strictness will go a long way. I hope Chef will feel more comfortable and show more of his real style, afterall, the Chef is the one who runs the show in a fine dining restaurant.

3. Someone who can speak Hangugeo was definitely very helpful. I guess that's how they started inviting Korean celebrities.

4. Dish washer. Still no dish washer crew? Didn't have to be on camera, just behind-the-scenes.

The dishwasher can come when they're about to close, that way they can rest. The celebrity chef was too tired already during their dinner slot, it was showing on her face—I'm guessing she did the dishes again.

5. The two Korean singers, were they guests? They were familiar, I think I've seen them in other shows before, or in YouTube. The moment the camera panned on them, I knew they're celebrities too.

6. The married couple. I'm suspecting they're part of the Korean production team. They're too comfortable being filmed, and they knew how to make funny scenes without overdoing it. Unless of course they are naturals, in which case, they should pursue a career in variety shows. 😀

7. The solo diner. I'm suspecting she's a vlogger. A food critique vlogger. She was too professional and comfortable.

Which brings me to the question I've been wondering for a few episodes now, what percentage of their customers were picked or invited vs who just passed by and ate?

Or, maybe, the correct question to ask is, did Kumusta viral in Korea during the filming of E05? Most of their dinner customers had a different vibe than the previous ones. 😁

Nothing wrong with inviting specific people, but it is a curious thing to know how much was natural and how much were random folks who got curious about it.

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