Under the spotlight: Aphisith Phongsavanh (AKA Chef AJ)

Meet AJ, the culinary force behind Al Naqa Lao Kebab House, where Laos, Persia, the GCC and the Levant come together in a dazzling party parade of flavours. With a heart full of family traditions and a passion for sharing his Lao roots, AJ has crafted a hidden gem in Motor City’s Neighbourhood Food Hall that everyone is talking about