At ezCater, we’re inspired by chefs and restaurant operators who take their passion for food and catering and turn it into a career. As a partner who helps them build their catering business, we’re proud to share their stories with you. This is John Sungkamee’s Restaurant Roots.

At Emporium Thai, in Los Angeles, owner John Sungkamee serves everything from fresh and crunchy papaya salad to spicy, fragrant “drunken” noodles. His menu resembles his parents’ recipes, but that’s not a coincidence. To John Sungkamee, that’s what you do when you feel indebted to your parents and want to carry their legacy into the future. 

At his restaurant, John honors his parents by cooking the same savory, sweet, and spicy Thai dishes that he grew up with, like creamy curries, basil-scented stir-fries, and sticky rice with mango. With the amount of attention that goes into making each dish, it’s no surprise that diners get a great experience whether they dine in or order catering. This is the story behind Emporium Thai.