Yuya Yamanaka

Yuya Yamanaka

Born in Sapporo, Japan, trained at Tsuji Gakuen Culinary and Pastry College, Yuya Yamanaka began a culinary career in Osaka before moving to Paris, where his experience across multiple bistros led to his role as the opening sous chef at Clown Bar, named “Best Bistrot”...
Bao Tran

Bao Tran

Bao Tran is the Chef and Co-Owner of Giovedì, the nationally recognized Honolulu Chinatown restaurant reshaping Hawaii’s dining landscape through a deeply personal fusion of Italian technique and Asian sensibility. Alongside his wife and business partner, Jennifer...
Lillian Cumic

Lillian Cumic

Lillian Cumic is a vegan chef, author, model, and culinary educator known for her refined, cross-cultural approach to plant-based cuisine. She is a monthly columnist for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s CRAVE section, where her column, Nourishing Paradise, highlights...
Buddha Lo

Buddha Lo

Buddha Lo is an acclaimed chef whose culinary journey began in Port Douglas, Australia, where he grew up in his family’s Chinese restaurant. By 14, he was already working in the kitchen and spending weekends at a five-star resort, developing the discipline and passion...
Justine Ma

Justine Ma

Justine Ma is the chef, owner, and founder of Bougie Farmer, a one-acre agritourism experience in Keaau on the Island of Hawaii dedicated to immersive farm-to-table experiences. She is recognized for her handcrafted dumplings, live-fire cooking, and refined zero-waste...