Fresh Ideas and Flavors from our Crew of Talented Tastemakers
We’re proud to partner with some of the coolest culinary creators on the planet, who constantly amaze us with brilliant new ways to use Kikkoman products. We’ve brought them all together here in the Kikkoman Kitchen so you can check out their delicious recipes, hacks, and fresh, fun inspo. We hope they inspire you to dream up all kinds of Kikkoman creations of your own!
IG: @soundsyum_
Andy is a home cook and recipe developer living in Miami. His flavors revolve heavily around Asian fusion, especially his crowd-favorite Hawaiian cuisine. Some may even call him the ‘Musubi King.’ Cooking has always been his love language and sharing recipes on his profile is his way of showing that!
IG: @hungry_jona
Jona is a Chinese-Colombian entrepreneur and content creator from Queens, NY following a passion for bringing people together and breaking down barriers through food storytelling and lifestyle blogging! After leaving his corporate finance role in 2019, Jona worked his way through corporate hospitality kitchens. He has since amassed 150K+ followers across platforms in just over a year, and is motivated to continue sharing his story.
IG: @farnumgrindtime
Jordan AKA Farnum Grindtime is a self-taught home chef who found his inspiration in the kitchen through creating delicious meals for his wife, Jaclyn Hill. After many years behind the camera for his own videography company, Jordan decided to step in front of the lens to share his love of cooking infused with his comedic personality. Jordan made his television debut on Fox’s Season 3 of Next Level Chef.
IG: @karen_eats
Karen is a classically trained chef and food content creator. She graduated from Johnson & Wales University with an associate’s degree in culinary arts in 2020, and from Columbia University with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing in 2024. Born in Miami, her experience in the fine dining industry includes serving as a garde-manger chef, private chef and event caterer.
IG: @therealkym
Kym is a wife & mom of two under two. Her and her family live in Texas, but often find themselves living all over the country due to her husband’s job. Kym finds peace amidst the responsibilities of wifehood, motherhood and moving by cooking, working out, and having self-care days.
IG: @lifewithlilie
Lilie is a lifestyle creator dedicated to sharing her love for cooking and experimenting with new recipes. Her culinary passion was sparked by her grandma’s delicious home-cooked meals. Lilie finds joy in exploring diverse flavors and bringing them to life in her kitchen.
IG: @sammypur
Samantha is a Miami-based realtor meets food and lifestyle creator. Since March 2020, Samantha has amassed nearly 900,000 followers on TikTok, sharing realistic and healthy recipes, as well as lifestyle content. Her platform is dedicated to fostering a healthy and attainable relationship with food, coupled with posts highlighting her life as a real estate agent.
IG: @hoemgirll
Sarah is a California-based lifestyle creator whose passion for storytelling and preservation of her Korean heritage has created a loyal community with millions of viewers across social media. She joyfully welcomes audiences of all ages into her world by sharing treasured family recipes, both traditional and new.