David Chang

David Chang: Biography in Details

Who is David Chang?

David Chang is an American renowned restaurateur, author, and television personality. He is best known for his appearance on Top Chef: All-Stars, MasterChef Australia, and The Mind of a Chef.

He is the founder of the Momofuku restaurant group and opened Michelin star-rated restaurants in New York, U.S.A., Sydney, Australia; and Toronto, Canada.

Moreover, Chef David Chang is the first celebrity to win $1 million in Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

David Chang: Birth Facts, Family, Childhood

American restaurateur David Chang was born in Vienna, Virginia on 5 August 1977. He is of Korean ethnicity and has an American nationality.

He was raised by two elder brothers and a sister. His mother’s name is Sherri Chang and his father’s name is Joe Chang. His father was a South Korean immigrant who owns a golfing goods warehouse and two restaurants. Peter Meehan is one of my closest friends.

When he was young, he was fed up with eating Korean food so when he became a cook, he did not want to cook his home-cooked meals.

In which school did David Chang attend?

David Chang studied at Georgetown Prep and he majored in religious studies at Trinity College. He was a competitive golfer in his childhood days. He attended his training at New York City’s French Culinary Institute.

David Chang: Professional Life, Career

David Chang started working part-time at Mercer Kitchen in Manhattan while he was still learning in the French Culinary Institute. Later, he moved to Japan and worked at a small soba shop, followed by a Park Hyatt Hotel restaurant in Tokyo. After returning to the States, he worked at Café Boulud where his idol, Alex Lee had worked.

In 2004, David Chang opened his first restaurant Momofuku Ssäm Bar and with its success, he opened another restaurant Momofuku Ko in March 2008. He has been awarded and nominated for many James Beard Foundation Awards. In 2007, Chang was named Bon Appetit’s and GQ’s Chef of the Year.

In 2010, David Chang appeared in the fifth episode of Season One of HBO’s Treme alongside other chefs. He also became the guest judge in the reality cooking show including Top Chef: All-Stars and Masterchef Australia. He released his first writing in Lucky Peach food magazine in the summer of 2011.

David Chang: Salary, Net Worth

Although it’s hard to put up an actual annual salary in a figure, his net worth is estimated to be $60 million as of 2023. There is no doubt that he is living a luxurious lifestyle.

David Chang won $1 million on the game show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? He decided to donate the prize money to the restaurant workers during this pandemic.

David Chang: Rumors, Controversy

It is rumored that David Chang is going to open up a new restaurant in Las Vegas. David Chang is in news because of his controversial feedback on the taste of food.

How tall is David Chang?

David Chang has black hair and black eyes. Furthermore, regarding his body measurements, his height is 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 90 kg.

Social Media Profile

David Chang is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has 1.7 million followers on Instagram, 369.9k followers on Twitter and 633.1k followers on Facebook.

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FAQ

How many Michelin stars does David Chang have?

• He has gained two Michelin stars.

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