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Lee Anne Wong — Koko Head Cafe

Modern Hawaiian

Overview

Lee Anne Wong (Top Chef, Koko Head Cafe) brought Hawaiian brunch to national attention. Her cornflake-crusted French toast, kim chee fried rice, and mochi-crusted fish represent the playful, multicultural, unapologetically Hawaiian approach of the second HRC generation. Wongʻs contribution: proving that Hawaiian food can be fun without being frivolous.

Key Principles

1. Kim chee fried rice for brunch: day-old rice wok-fried with kim chee, Spam, and a fried egg on top.

Pro Tips

Kim chee fried rice for brunch: day-old rice wok-fried with kim chee, Spam, and a fried egg on top.

Source

Pacific Migration Trail

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