Saxton

The first good sign: When Saxton answered the phone, she was busy cooking up a batch of kimchi fried rice, which will be one of the items sold on the truck, complete with a fried egg on top and a garnish of green onions, furakaki and sesame seeds.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009

I talked today with Kamala Saxton, who is founding the venture with partner Roz Edison.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009

And, says Saxton (whose heritage is both Hawaiian and Korean), she will not forget the Spam.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009

I talked today with Kamala Saxton, who is founding the venture with partner Roz Edison.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009

While Kogi was an inspiration, Saxton said the true genesis of the business was their love of food — in all their travels, the foods they have been most excited to taste have been street food — and from her roots in Hawaii.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009

While Kogi was an inspiration, Saxton said the true genesis of the business was their love of food — in all their travels, the foods they have been most excited to taste have been street food — and from her roots in Hawaii.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009

Saxton and Edison both have backgrounds in public education, including charter schools, and Edison will continue her part-time work at UW in addition to the startup, while Saxton does consulting and “full-time-plus” on the truck.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009

Saxton and Edison both have backgrounds in public education, including charter schools, and Edison will continue her part-time work at UW in addition to the startup, while Saxton does consulting and “full-time-plus” on the truck.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009

The business owners took a big step forward today, Saxton said, with approval of their plans from state L&I.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009

The business owners took a big step forward today, Saxton said, with approval of their plans from state L&I.

Korean tacos come to Seattle 2009