David Chang - Celebrity Chef
Age: 48
Country: United States Occupations:
Celebrity Chef
David Chang is a highly influential Korean-American chef, restaurateur, and television personality. He is the founder of the Momofuku restaurant group, which began with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City in 2004 and is credited with revolutionizing contemporary Asian-American cuisine. The Momofuku empire includes various concepts like Momofuku Ko, which has earned two Michelin stars, and the casual fried chicken concept Fuku, along with a line of Momofuku Goods sold for home cooking.
Chang is known for his bold, inventive, and often confrontational approach to cooking, which blends Asian flavors and techniques with modern Western culinary styles. He is a six-time James Beard Award winner and has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the industry. Beyond his restaurants, he has reached a wide audience as a media figure, hosting the Netflix docuseries Ugly Delicious, the travel show Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and the Dinner Time Live with David Chang live cooking format. He also hosts The Dave Chang Show podcast and is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Eat a Peach.