Guest Chefs at the Alcouffe – Drive Through Fundraisers

The Lami Combination Platter combines the best of our Asian inspired dishes. Our beef skewers start with hand carved beef that we brine and chill in our secret marinade. We grill these skewers to a beautiful char that brings out the delicate balance of our marinade with our unique beef flavor. We combine that with our Japanese Katsu chicken filet, a delicious chicken breast that’s seasoned, lightly breaded, and covered with our crisp panko crumbs. We fry the filet to a golden finish and cut into slices that are perfect for dipping into the traditional Katsu sauce or our housemade Crayze sauce (a creamy chipotle sauce with a little kick). We balance these entrees with our grilled zucchini, seasoned with our special blend of spices and grilled to perfection. We place all this atop a bed of fluffy Jasmine rice and serve in a compostable container coupled with compostable silverware.

“For as long as I can remember, food has played a central role in my life. My journey has taken me through a rich tapestry of experiences – from my time in the Philippines to my vacations in Hawaii to my many Japanese influences – all of which shaped how I think, cook, and build.

Every dish I create carries a story; of where I’ve been, who I’ve learned from, and the flavors that have inspired me along the way. My approach blends technique with intuition, tradition with innovation, and heart with discipline. That same ethos fuels my entrepreneurial spirit. I believe in bold ideas that challenge the status quo. My dishes are extension of that idea, locally sourced, fully authentic and alive with purpose. Whether in the kitchen or in business, I’m committed to creating, innovating, and inspiring—one project, and one plate, at a time.”