Lucas Sin, founder of Junzi Kitchen (based out of New York City, New York) shares his devotion to food exploration and design, walking us through his design-thinking and scientifically-driven approach to curating the perfect dish, his trips to find inspiration in regional Chinese dishes, and his mission to changing the perception and narrative of Chinese American food. 

Lucas started his culinary journey as a 16 year-old in an abandoned newspaper factory in Hong Kong, and then went on to graduate from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut - where he met his co-founders for Junzi Kitchen. Now, Junzi Kitchen has five total locations, and Lucas has channeled his energy into developing additional ventures, which include:

1. Nice Day, a way to order Chinese American classics aimed to combat the decline of mom-and-pop Chinese restaurants in America

2. Distance Dining, a fusion-based tasting menu that can be delivered straight to your door featuring partnerships with other NY eateries

3. Hand-crafted chili oil in a charity partnership with the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Lucas was also just honored under Forbes 2020 Food & Drink 30 under 30 list! Listen in to see how he made it happen.