Smoked Ahi Dip and Kampachi Poppers by Chef Jayson Asuncion

Jayson Asuncion is the Executive Chef of Royal Lahaina Resort. He is a native of Maui and is from Lahaina. He developed his passion for cooking as a child helping his father in the kitchen. Asuncion trained at Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon and has over 20 years of experience on the West Coast and Maui. He had the opportunity to work at Citrus in Los Angeles, be a part of the opening team of Spago Maui, Banyan Tree Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Molly’s Restaurant San Diego and Bonavista at Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Chef Jayson is also the co-founder of the Aloha Braised food truck, which serves tasty local delicacies. Outside of the kitchen Chef Jayson enjoys surfing and playing his ukulele, where he gains profound inspiration. ‪

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