David Chang
David Chang
David Chang is an American restaurateur, author, and television personality. He is the founder of the Momofuku restaurant group, which includes Momofuku Noodle Bar, Momofuku Ssäm Bar, Má Pêche, Milk Bar and Momofuku Ko in New York City, Momofuku Seiōbo in Sydney, Australia, the Momofuku Toronto restaurants Momofuku Noodle Bar, Nikai, Daishō and Shōtō, and Momofuku CCDC in Washington, DC. In 2009 Ko was awarded 2 Michelin stars, which it has retained each year since. Chang attended Georgetown Prep and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionChef
Date of Birth5 August 1977
CityVienna, VA
CountryUnited States of America
When I was in Japan, everyone wanted to work for Pierre Gagnaire, and they wouldn't miss a beat.
I doubt I'd ever do television to the extent that, say, Gordon Ramsay has.
The livelihood of the restaurant is dependent upon getting the word out.
Chef Thomas Keller was an inspiration to me and many, many young cooks like me. He told us that the role of the new, modern chef is different.
I wanted to disprove the notion that you couldn't open a great restaurant in a casino.
The process and organization leading up to cooking the egg can tell you a lot about the cook.
Yes, natural is good and healthy, and whole foods are important. However, experimentation is important, too.
Don't even get me started. I'm not against all vegetarians. But if you're a vegetarian for ethical reasons, you may be causing more harm.