406 BBQ

406 BBQ Asian and Polynesian fusion and open fire inspired BBQ. Catered at the 150th Kentucky Derby.
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Moana Hawaii Celebration šŸŒŠšŸŒŗIā€™m still speechless at what I just did these last few days! First and foremost, thank you Wa...
06/17/2026

Moana Hawaii Celebration šŸŒŠšŸŒŗ

Iā€™m still speechless at what I just did these last few days! First and foremost, thank you Walt Disney Studios for the opportunity to not only celebrate and learn about the rich Polynesian culture in the world of Moana, but also share my love of Polynesian food, cuisine and special dishes with Dwayne Johnson . It was truly an honor to talk about food and how important it is in culture and tradition.

Iā€™ve taken up that mantle to bridge the gap of discrepancy between mainstream culinary and Polynesian dishes and flavors. Iā€™m even more fueled now to keep going! There is still so much for me to learn so that I can share. I am so pumped up to continue to grow!

Never in my wildest dreams did I think what I do would ever be embraced nor allow me to pursue my dreams. All praise to Jesus!

I got to hang out with some incredible people and make new friends! Special shout out to Zach for believing in me to bring me on and Chef Mari Wills, MS, RDN who helped keep me calm and helped me cook with limited kitchen time to make sure everything went smoothly!

Catch Moana only July 10 in a theater near you and know this is a love letter to the world from Polynesia šŸ‘šŸ‘. I canā€™t wait to drop DJ and Iā€™s segment, it was so so fun šŸ™

If you guys guessed Dwayne Johnson you were right!!Dream come true moment. I canā€™t wait for our collab to drop.I wouldnā€™...
06/17/2026

If you guys guessed Dwayne Johnson you were right!!

Dream come true moment. I canā€™t wait for our collab to drop.

I wouldnā€™t be here without Jesus and everyoneā€™s support that encourages me and supports me to continue to carry the mantle for Polynesian cuisine. Thank you!!! šŸ™šŸ™

06/15/2026

Eliminated: Chopped Castaways

This was one of the hardest things I have ever done mentally.

I stepped into this competition with no formal culinary training and found myself cooking against world-class chefsā€”without many of the ingredients, tools, and flavors I normally rely on.

Feeling like I couldnā€™t fully show what I was capable of broke me. I wanted so badly to give it everything I had, and when I felt like I couldnā€™t, that feeling of inadequacy hit harder than the elimination itself. Thank you Chuck Matto for hyping me up each day I came to you needing a lift.

But I still showed up.

I put myself, my food, and my culture on a plate for the world to see. I gave everything I had to represent HawaiŹ»i, Polynesia, and the communities that have embraced me. I shared meat jun and poi andagi on a national stageā€”dishes that carry memories, family, and culture.

And I failed.

But I failed while trying something completely outside of my comfort zone. I failed in front of the world. I allowed myself to be vulnerable, and I gave it everything I had until the very end.

I hope my wife Tayler Kina , my sons, my parents, my family, and my friends are proud of meā€”not because I won, but because I had the courage to try.

Most importantly, I hope my sons look back at this one day and understand that failure is not something to be ashamed of. Sometimes you can give something your absolute best and still fall short. What matters is that you step into the arena, represent who you are, and leave everything you have on the table.

This journey does not end here.

I will continue working to put a spotlight on Hawaiian and Samoan cuisine, share Polynesian flavors across the mainland, and help bridge the gap between Polynesian culture and the culinary world.

Lastly, super grateful for all the friends I made on the island . You guys helped me each day and encouraged me when the camera werenā€™t capturing us. Made me hungry to improve my skills to become better in the kitchen and the food I create.

06/13/2026

Headed to Hawaii to do the collab of my dreams.

Never in a million, and million, of years would I ever dream this would happen.

Praise Jesus for these opportunities and thank you to everyone! I wouldnā€™t be able to have these opportunities without everyoneā€™s support, especially embracing me as I share Polynesian dishes šŸ™šŸ™

06/09/2026

Palusami Brisket šŸ¤ šŸ„šŸƒ

I built my business on brisket. So when I got an American wagyu brisket to try, I wanted to blend my passion of bbq with my new found love for palusami.

I binded with and seasoned steak rub.

I smoked my brisket at 180 degrees for 12 hrs overnight on my smoker . Then I wrapped in luau leaves, poured coconut cream and diced onions and then topped with beef tallow to create moisture and add extra fat. Then I threw back in my smoker at 275 for another 4 hours.

This buggah was majah! The brisket smell and onions had me wanting to smash right away. Was so tender and full of that fatty rich flavor I love. The coconut cream and onions helped take it over the top. Palusami style brisket is my new favorite go to for whole brisket laulau.

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