![]() ![]() ![]() Ugly Delicious has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy award and has currently run for two series on Netflix.ĭespite the pandemic, 2020 has been a busy year for Chang, with the release of his memoir Eat a Peach in September. Drawing from a diverse range of culinary traditions is a theme that is evident in Chang’s own cooking, and is clearly a concept that is close to his heart. In 2009, Chang wrote a cookbook entitled Momofuku, including recipes from Momofuku restaurants, including his famous pork buns, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the meteoric rise of the Momofuku brand and the culinary philosophy behind the celebration of cultural fusion that is Chang’s take on Modern Asian cuisine.Ĭhang is also the presenter of the critically acclaimed Netflix Original documentary series Ugly Delicious, in which he travels the globe in search of the most delicious and satisfying food from different cultures or mixes of cultures. Momofuku has since expanded to include restaurants, bars and takeaways across the US and abroad, with outlets in Canada and Australia. On his return to New York, he worked at Daniel Boulud’s Café Boulud, before finally setting up on his own in 2004, with what would become the first restaurant in the Momofuku chain, Momofuku Noodle Bar. After two years working at Tom Colicchio’s award-winning restaurant Craft, he moved to Japan to study ramen, supporting himself by teaching English and working in various izakaya and ramen restaurants. Remaining in New York, Chang enrolled in the French Culinary Institute while working part time at The Mercer Kitchen. His parents owned two bistros in DC, but Chang initially took a job in finance in New York before finally deciding to become a chef. His impact on the culinary world has been such that he was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2010.Ĭhang was born to a North Korean father and South Korean mother in Washington DC, and raised in Arlington, Virginia. He is the founder of the Momofuku restaurant group, and has been instrumental in reimagining Modern Asian cuisine. David Chang is a chef, restaurateur and TV personality.
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