Evan Gonzalez

Executive Chef, Prey Brewing | Vista, CA

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Chef Evan Gonzalez captured attention with his bold Asian-Latin fusion cooking, winning the Fan Favorite Award in the 2024 “Inspired by Kikkoman” Chef Competition with his Mi Quang recipe. He’s redefining global cuisine with an accent on inventive flavor, technique, and sustainability, blending Asian and Latin influences with farm-fresh ingredients at Sand N’ Straw Community Farm in Southern California.

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Strawberry Lavender Matcha Milk Tea

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Grapefruit Ponzu Crudo

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Lacto-Fermented Bloody Mary Cocktail

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Kikkoman Vegan Spicy Soy-rano Aioli

Small, glistening orange pearls made from Kikkoman® Memmi Noodle Soup Base and Gluten-Free Orange Sauce, resting on a spoon. The delicate spheres look like caviar, adding a bright, savory-citrus accent for elegant plating or topping dishes such as duck tacos or cold noodles.

25 min (plus chilling time)

Kikkoman Duck & Orange Memmi Pearls

A small taco on a square white plate, topped with meat, chopped vegetables, cilantro, sauce, and a garnish of brown pearls.

3–4 min per order

Confit Duck Carnitas Tacos

A glass bowl filled with finely diced red and orange vegetables, topped with a bay leaf, on a white background.

20 min + 1 hr chill

Kikkoman Quick Pickled Daikon & Carrot

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Slow-braised Beef Bourguignon made with tender short ribs, red wine, vegetables, and Kikkoman® Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce, served in a rich, savory sauce.

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Boeuf Bourguignon

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Plated Hamachi Crudo drizzled with gochujang-tomato sauce made with Kikkoman® Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce, topped with thinly sliced red cabbage for color and crunch.

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Hamachi Crudo