The Dish

• Maple Roasted Hamachi Collar
• Walnut Miso Pesto
• Market Salad with Truffled Ginger Green Onion Vinaigrette
• Spiced Wonton Chips

Primary Inspiration

Jon Kung is a leader in Third‑Culture cooking. Born in LA, raised in HK/Toronto, and living in Detroit, his approach is about living “between cultures,” fusing them into inclusive dishes where creativity sparks new flavors. I wanted to echo that spirit with a dish melding Chinese, Japanese, Californian, Canadian, and Detroit influences—something authentically Jon.

Secondary Inspiration

From law grad to food pop‑ups to modeling and acting, Jon has many facets, so I built a dish with multiple bold components.

His food—and his personality—are never timid: they’re daring and strong, and I wanted those flavors to shine. The vibrant photography in his cookbook Kung Food inspired the dish’s colors. Finally, because Jon greeted me like family, the plate is designed for sharing—just like the meal we enjoyed with his partner and dogs Mochi and Boba.

Components