What Chef Jon Kung Swears By in the Kitchen (2026)
Chef Jon Kung, a Chinese American TikTok creator and third-culture culinary influencer, shares the essential kitchen tools and techniques they rely on for cooking and meal prep. Known for their layered cultural influences and popular cookbook Kung Food, Kung emphasizes practical, high-quality kitchen gear and proper food preparation methods. In a WIRED feature, Kung discusses favorites like Zojirushi rice cookers, Terra Kaffe coffee machines, and the importance of using separate stainless steel and nonstick pans.
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Boutayna Chokrane GearMay 1, 2026 7:00 AMThe Kung Food Starter Pack: Inside Chef Jon Kung’s KitchenThe third-culture culinarian and TikTok creator shares the essential kitchenware and gear they depend on for everyday cooking and meal prep.Courtesy of Anyday; Bakfee; Silivac; Terra KaffeCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyWhen I ask influencer chef Jon Kung to name the purchase they regret most, there's no deliberation. “In my early twenties, I bought this used SMEG fridge,” the 42-year-old Chinese American TikTok creator tells me. “It's got this giant British flag on it, and I still have it.
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