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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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‘Ono Roots: A Plant-Based Hawaiian Cookbook

Cover of 'Ono Roots,' a plant-based Hawaiian cookbook featuring a dish with a piece of grilled or cooked fish topped with green vegetables and herbs, with additional garnishes surrounding the fish.

Hawaiian ingredients, global inspiration. 15 recipes from the ‘Ono Roots pop-up dinners, from Houston to Chiang Mai.

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What’s Inside

The Cookbook

Close-up of a plated piece of cooked fish topped with green vegetable garnish, accompanied by creamy sauce and crispy chips, on a black plate.

  • Hearts of Palm Ceviche

  • Taro Pavé

Appetizers & Small Plates

A bowl of green soup garnished with fresh herbs and topped with crispy potato chips on a wooden surface.
Small dessert slices served on black and white plates with crumbs and fruit.

  • Jackfruit & Tempeh Lau Lau

  • Shoyu Seitan

Mains

Desserts & Drinks

  • Passionfruit Basque Cheesecake

  • Kaffir Lime Tepache

From the Kitchen

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Recipes
Orecchiette w/ Herb Pistou and Crispy Toasted Okara
Orecchiette w/ Herb Pistou and Crispy Toasted Okara

Fresh orichette pasta mingles with an herbacious sauce, green peas, and an unexpected ingredient in okara.

Campfire Fusilli w/ Fire-Roasted Tomatoes, Smoked Veg & Kidney Beans
Campfire Fusilli w/ Fire-Roasted Tomatoes, Smoked Veg & Kidney Beans
Browned Butter Mochi Cake (vegan, gluten-free)
Browned Butter Mochi Cake (vegan, gluten-free)

Here I show you how to make Hawaiian butter mochi, with some extra flavor added from browned butter - all vegan.

The Best Way To Cook Your Tofu Scramble
The Best Way To Cook Your Tofu Scramble

Freeze soft-medium firm tofu for a lovely texture in your next tofu scramble.

Vegan Spam Musubi (2 ways)
Vegan Spam Musubi (2 ways)

Learn how to make this delicious Hawaiian snack!

Mango Haupia Bars w/ Black Sesame Shortbread
Mango Haupia Bars w/ Black Sesame Shortbread

Rich coconut pudding meets crisp black sesame shortbread & tart mango curd for a delicious dessert for your next potluck.

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What Guests Say

They Didn’t Believe It
Was Vegan

“The taste? Magnificent. Bryan’s dishes have their own incredible sense of flavor and depth. If you believe that food has a vibration, then you certainly want to be consuming his.”

- Jaz, ‘Ono Roots Chiang Mai

★★★★★

“I had gone to Chef Bryan’s pop-up in Vancouver. I was so excited to see that he released a cookbook, so now I can make the same yummy recipes at home!”

— Derek, ‘Ono Roots x Folke Vancouver

★★★★★

“Bryan puts so much love and care into his food. The taro pavé & the cheesecake recipes alone are enough for me to get this book.”

— Jackson, Hawai’i

★★★★★

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