Hay Yin Asian Fusion Cook-Off Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Hay Yin, or “Joyful Banquet,” an appropriate title for a unique culinary event, took place in San Francisco to recognize May as Asian Heritage month. It also brought together the city’s best fusion restaurants in a dramatic culinary tastings evening for a good cause. The Backdrop for the Tasting was the beautiful Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Throughout the event the chefs and restaurants selected by popular radio station KOIT showcased dramatic demonstrations of their consummate expertise in Asian Culinary skills. This unique and beautiful celebration was created by popular San Francisco radio station KOIT’s Production Director LuLu Bagaman and her staff. LuLu personally selected the top twelve representative chefs of Asian cuisine and put together a memorable evening that raised over $10,000 for the non-profit Asian Pacific Islander Health and Wellness Center. Additional donations were raised through a silent auction of items donated by each chef. The highlight of the evening was the entrance of California Representative Leland Yee, who personally congratulated each Chef, presenting each a certificate in recognition of their efforts to support Asian culture in America. Participating Chefs and restaurants included: John Sikhattana Chef/Partner, Roys Restaurant; Charles Phan, Owner, Slanted Door Restaurant; Rob Lam, Chef, Butterfly Restaurant; Joel Huff, Chef de Cuisine, Silks Restaurant – Mandarin Oriental Hotel; Andy Wai, Executive Chef, Harbor Village; Kam-Chiu Leung, Executive Chef, Koi Palace; Kuke Sung, Chef/Owner, Isa/Lux; Kai Duong, Chef/Owner, Ana Mandara; Marika Doob, Pastry Chef, Fifth Floor; Belinda Leong, Pastry Chef, Gary Danko; and Dennis Wong, Chef/Owner, Le Soleil and Thai Café. For more information about this event, please contact: Koit Radio, www.koit.com 415-546-8600 Asian Art Museum of San Francisco http://www.asianart.org/ http://www.apiwellness.org/ Photo:affordablephotography.org