Kazumi will unveil the new Kazumi Burger, a culinary collaboration with Los Angeles chef and author Alvin Cailan, at a one-day event on August 26 in Los Angeles.

The Kazumi Burger Collaboration

Kazumi is partnering with Alvin Cailan, a Los Angeles chef and author, for the Kazumi Burger. Cailan is known as the mastermind of Amboy in Chinatown and the creator of Eggslut. He also hosts First We Feast’s “The Burger Show,” which is available on YouTube and Hulu. Kazumi has described Amboy as one of her favorite restaurants in her hometown of Los Angeles, noting that it is Filipino-owned.

The Kazumi Burger is designed with Filipino flavors. It features both roasted pork (lechón) and a traditional beef patty, served between two freshly baked Filipino sweet rolls, known as ‘pan de sal.’ The burger also includes crunchy pork skin sprinkled on top and is slathered with a tangy toyomansi mayo. Kazumi stated that the burger is a different kind of bun and that she is helping others "stuff theirs with a different type of meat." She added that "one bite might make you orgasm, two bites might send you to heaven."

The Kazumi Burger Event is scheduled for August 26, a Monday, and will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at Amboy. Amboy is located at 727 N Broadway, Unit 117, in Los Angeles’ Chinatown. Fans of Kazumi and "hip food" have the option to pre-order tickets for the event.

Alvin Cailan's Culinary Background

Alvin Cailan, born in January 1983 in Los Angeles County, California, is an American chef, author, and television host. He is the host of First We Feast’s “The Burger Show,” which airs on YouTube and Hulu. Cailan launched Eggslut as a food truck specializing in egg sandwiches. Eggslut became popular, with wait times sometimes extending to two hours. Eggslut now has brick-and-mortar locations, including at Los Angeles' Grand Central Market, Venice, Glendale, and Las Vegas. Cailan was named the head chef of Umami Burger in 2021. His current restaurants include Eggslut (multiple locations), Umami Burger, Amboy, and Greenlight Burgers.

Cailan grew up in Pico Rivera, California, in a Filipino household. His parents secured him a dishwashing job at a retreat house, a kitchen that served 150 people daily. By his senior year of high school, Cailan was cooking and serving as kitchen manager. He studied business at California State University, Fullerton, and worked for a construction company. After receiving two years' severance from the company, he moved to Oregon and attended the Oregon Culinary Institute. Following culinary school, Cailan worked at Olympia Provisions in Portland, Oregon, and later at Bouchon and The French Laundry in Yountville, California. He founded Eggslut in 2011.

Kazumi's Evolving Focus

The Kazumi Burger represents a new emphasis for Kazumi, who is described as a popular creator, influencer, and performer. Her current focus involves different types of collaborations across various industries, including food, music, and fashion. Kazumi, who was the inaugural cover model for X3 Magazine, stated, "It’s the year of the sluts." She encouraged people to "come on down to Amboy!"

Key Facts

  • Kazumi is collaborating with Los Angeles chef and author Alvin Cailan on the Kazumi Burger.
  • The Kazumi Burger will be unveiled at a one-day event on August 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.
  • The event will take place at Amboy, located at 727 N Broadway, Unit 117, in Los Angeles’ Chinatown.
  • The burger features Filipino flavors, including roasted pork (lechón), a beef patty, pan de sal sweet rolls, crunchy pork skin, and toyomansi mayo.
  • Alvin Cailan is the mastermind of Amboy, creator of Eggslut, and host of First We Feast’s “The Burger Show.”
  • Kazumi's current focus includes collaborations across food, music, and fashion industries.