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Brian Nagai

A graduate of Hawaii Baptist Academy, Brian Nagai began his career with Foodland in the 1990s as a part-time courtesy clerk while still in the Culinary Arts Program at O‘ahu’s Kapi‘olani Community College. Brian’s talent was discovered right away in his first culinary position in the kitchen of Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room where he was promoted three times within three years.  

Brian honed his skills in some of Honolulu’s finest restaurants, including 3660 on the Rise, Stage Restaurant, Sam Choy’s Island-Style Seafood Grille and Sergio’s Italian Restaurant.

In 2016, Brian returned to Foodland to help open Foodland’s flagship store, Foodland Farms Ala Moana, and is credited with helping the store develop a great reputation for its delicious, locally-inspired prepared food offerings. In 2019, Brian won Foodland’s 2ndannual Poke Battle and later helped open the new Foodland Farms Pearl City.