Plant-Based Cuisine
with Aloha

Ono vegan recipes inspired by Hawai’i & my travels.

Signature Recipes

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Vietnamese Tomato Tofu
Vietnamese Tomato Tofu

This Vietnamese-inspired tofu dish hits the spot. The secret ingrediet: vegan fish sauce!

Crispy Gau Gee w/ Shiitake & Mustard Greens
Crispy Gau Gee w/ Shiitake & Mustard Greens

Oh gee, gau gee! These Hawaiian-Chinese fried dumplings are filled with fermented mustard greens and shiitake mushrooms, with a dipping sauce that will clear your nose out!

Passionfruit Haupia Bars
Passionfruit Haupia Bars

Liliko’i, or passionfruit, combines with creamy coconut in this delicious dessert.

Taro Pavé
Taro Pavé

Pavé is a fried scalloped potato dish that originated in France. I try the same technique with a Hawaiian staple, taro!

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About Me

Aloha, I’m Bryan! I’m a vegan personal chef passionate about using food to enact change in our world. I share recipes, tips, and stories from my global travels. Whether you’re looking for inspiration at home or a private dining experience, I’m here for it!

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Let’s cook together

  • Looking for a candlelit dinner, casual dinner party, or some meal prep to stay on top of your health goals? Hit me up and let’s get cooking.

  • From basic cooking skills to in-depth cooking guides, I can help you improve your culinary abilities and take control of your health and diet.

From the Blog

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Seitan Katsu
Seitan Katsu

Crispy, juicy, panko-crusted seitan takes me back to childhood!

Vietnamese Tomato Tofu
Vietnamese Tomato Tofu

This Vietnamese-inspired tofu dish hits the spot. The secret ingrediet: vegan fish sauce!

Five-spice malasadas
Five-spice malasadas

Fluffy, delicious Portugese donuts with rolled in five-spice sugar. Try these out next time you’re craving something sweet!

Curry Tofu Scramble (vegan+gf)
Curry Tofu Scramble (vegan+gf)

Tofu scramble is one of my favorite breakfasts, here is how I like to make it!

Testimonials

  • Two women sitting at a table with plates of Asian cuisine, smiling and leaning close together.

    Chef Bryan cooked for us for my fiancé’s birthday and it was absolutely amazing. His Korean vegan foods were on point and really brought the authentic flavors - as a Korean person, I was really impressed. His Hawaiian cuisine was also amazing, full of flavors. Dessert was also 10/10! Will be asking him to cook for other events soon :) thank you!

    Jackie & Allie

  • A smiling woman with curly hair and hoop earrings taking a selfie with a man wearing sunglasses, outdoors at a festival or fair.

    Chef Bryan Kennedy prepared an AMAZING vegan surprise birthday dinner for my husband! My husband loves southern food and in particular very well seasoned and expertly cooked southern food. We were blown away by Chef’s flavors, his professionalism, and his great personality. I highly recommend him as a personal chef and will hire him again for my next vegan get together!!

    Janice

  • A round platter with assorted appetizers, including sliced meats, cheeses with herbs, black and red olives, pickled peppers, and small cooked meat pieces, with salads and desserts in the background.

    Words can’t express how grateful I am for the incredible meals Bryan prepped for a girls weekend! He made such a unique menu and it all was PERFECTION. It was not an easy task and he met it with creativity and joy. I was the only vegan and my girlfriends were so delighted and impressed by the flavor, texture, and freshness. It truly made our weekend, and was so special to focus less on figuring out what to cook or pick up and more just spending quality time with each other and enjoying delicious food. What a gift Bryan, thank you.

    Rosemarie

Beef chili topped with chopped onions and cilantro in a white oval dish
A plate of cooked green risotto with green vegetables and pieces of meat in the center
A bowl of ramen soup with noodles, green onions, grilled mushroom, an enoki mushroom, and a skewer of grilled or roasted tofu.
A pot of yellow curry with chunks of vegetables, topped with fried tofu and garnished with fresh herbs like cilantro and basil.
A black plate with four types of colorful salads on a white surface.
Crème brûlée topped with caramelized sugar, garnished with a strawberry and blueberries.
Plate of ravioli topped with chopped herbs and diced mushrooms, served with a creamy sauce.
A bowl of breakfast tofu scramble topped with sautéed mushrooms, tomato sauce, and fresh basil leaves.
Close-up of a plate with tacos topped with guacamole and fresh cilantro, alongside a side salad and beans, with a blurred outdoor background.
Roasted vegetables and herbs on a white plate with sauce