David Chang
Chef David Chang is the owner and head chef of the Momofuku restaurants in New York City. He was born and raised in Arlington, VA and attended Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Following graduation Dave attended the French Culinary Institute in New York City, during which he began his culinary career at Jean-George Vongerichten’s Mercer Kitchen (NYC). He then landed a spot on Chef Tom Colicchio’s opening staff at Craft (NYC). In 2003, Dave moved to Japan, where he studied at various kaseki, izakaya and ramen restaurants. After returning to New York, Dave opened his first restaurant, Momofuku Noodle Bar in the East Village in August, 2004. He followed with Momofuku Ssäm Bar in 2006, and Momofuku Ko, earlier this year, a 12-seat space with a collaborative kitchen of the Momofuku team chefs.
Photo by Francesco Tonelli
