Founded by John and Jane Sungkamee, the husband-and-wife team behind the legendary Emporium Thai in Westwood which is built upon more than 26 years of cultural stewardship and culinary excellence. First opened in 2000, Emporium Thai has become one of Los Angeles’ most respected Thai institutions. John Sungkamee, Founder & CEO of Emporium Thai and the exciting new Emporium Thai Market, is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and cultural steward whose career has been defined by honoring tradition while pushing Thai cuisine forward. They are celebrating 26 years this March and they are also participating in this year's Masters of Taste.

Every dollar raised at the 2026 Masters of Taste event will benefit the work of Union Station Homeless Services (Union Station), a local organization successfully fighting to end homelessness. Over the last seven years, Masters of Taste has impressively raised over $3.5 Million, helping countless families and individuals find a secure and welcoming place to call home.  

<p>Founded by&nbsp;John and Jane&nbsp;Sungkamee, the husband-and-wife team behind the legendary&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ethaicuisine.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKaylaaustin%40iheartmedia.com%7C2d185ec17352453a75ef08de6b74f728%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639066348949386312%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nVXdgtVdc5M6oeWm10P40VnHpJ%2FbNdSa5wro0QOVnKo%3D&amp;reserved=0">Emporium Thai</a> in Westwood which is built upon more than 26 years of cultural stewardship and culinary excellence. First opened in 2000, Emporium Thai has become one of Los Angeles&rsquo; most respected Thai institutions. John Sungkamee, Founder &amp; CEO of Emporium Thai and the exciting new Emporium Thai Market, is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and cultural steward whose career has been defined by honoring tradition while pushing Thai cuisine forward. They are celebrating 26 years this March and they are also participating in this year's <a href="https://mastersoftastela.com/">Masters of Taste</a>.</p>
<p>Every dollar raised at the 2026 Masters of Taste event will&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;the work of Union Station Homeless Services (Union Station), a local organization successfully fighting to end homelessness. Over the last seven years, Masters of Taste has impressively raised over $3.5 Million, helping countless families and individuals find a secure and welcoming place to call home.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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