Netflix’s hit show “Culinary Class Wars”

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Netflix's hit show "Culinary Class Wars"

Netflix’s hit show “Culinary Class Wars” features 80 amateur chefs (“Black Spoons”) competing against 20 elite chefs (“White Spoons”). The judges are Korea’s renowned food critic Baek Jong-won and Michelin three-star chef Ahn Sung-jae.

Hyun-Seok Choi

Chef Choi Hyun-seok has built a remarkable career, serving as Dean of Ramid Hotel Vocational Academy and a full-time professor at Seoul Modern Vocational Academy. He was the former Head Chef at Elbon the Table and now leads as Executive Chef at CHOI. Restaurant and co.190. Additionally, he operates several well-known restaurants, including Vinostation, Dahlia Dining, and Central Reducer, where he showcases innovative Korean-European fusion cuisine. His diverse ventures highlight his influence and creativity in the culinary world.

Address: 3rd Floor, 457 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 도산대로 457 3F)
Hours: 12:00 to 22:00 (Break: 15:00 to 18:00)

Jisun Jung

Jisun Jung, South Korea’s first female chef specializing in Chinese cuisine, is a prominent figure in the Korean-Chinese culinary scene. She currently owns and leads the Hong Kong-style restaurant, Tian Mi Mi.

Address: 143 Saimdang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (서울 서초구 사임당로 143)
Hours: 11:00 to 22:00(Afternoon break: 15:00 to 17:00)

Edward Lee

Chef Edward Lee gained widespread recognition for his culinary expertise and was honored to serve as the head chef at the White House dinner in April 2023 during President Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance

Jang Hojoon

Chef Jang Hojoon, with 18 years of experience in Japanese cuisine, has worked at top hotel restaurants such as the Grand Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, and Walker Hill. Known as the ‘Terminator of Japanese Cuisine,’ he is highly respected for his expertise in the field.

Address: B1, 854 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul(서울 강남구 논현로 854 B1)
Hours: Weekdays 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM (break from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM); Weekends 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Transportation: Seoul Subway Line 3, Apgujeong Station, Exit 3

Triple Star: Scott Kang (트리플스타 : 강승원)

Chef Scott Kang, known as “Triple Star” from Culinary Class Wars, trained at the three-Michelin-starred Benu in San Francisco and later became sous-chef at Mosu, Korea’s only three-Michelin-star restaurant, under Chef Ahn Sung-Jae. He now runs his restaurant, Trid.

Address: Seoul, Gangnam District, Seolleung-ro 162-gil 16, 2nd floor (서울 강남구 선릉로162길 16 2층)
Hours: 12:00 – 22:00 (Closed for break from 15:00 to 18:00; Closed on Sun., Mon.)
Transportation: Seoul Subway Line Suin Bundang, Apgujeong Rodeo Station, Exit 3

Napoli Mafia: Kwon Sungjoon (나폴리 맛피아 : 권성준)

Chef Kwon Seong-joon, also known as “Napoli Matfia” from the show, is a pasta expert and owns several Italian-inspired eateries, including a popular pasta bar in Seoul. He honed his skills by focusing on traditional Italian cuisine, particularly Neapolitan dishes.

Address: 1st floor, 7-2 Wonhyo-ro 83-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (서울 용산구 원효로83길 7-2 1층)
Hours: 17:00 – 22:00 (Closed on Sun, Mon)
Transportation: Line 1, Namyoung Station, Exit 1

Imo-kase #1: Kim Miryeong (이모카세1호 : 김미령)

Kim Mi-Seong, known as “Imokase” on Culinary Class Wars, is a distinguished Black Spoon chef who runs a vintage Korean restaurant. Her nickname combines “Imo,” meaning “auntie” in Korean, with “omakase,” reflecting her personal, curated approach to Korean cuisine.

Address:B1, Annex Building, 3 Gosan-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (서울 동대문구 고산자로36길 3 신관 지하1층)
Hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (Closed on 2nd, 4th Sunday of each month)
Transportation: Seoul Subway Line 1, Jegi Station, Exit 2

Cooking Maniac: Yoon Namno (요리하는 돌아이 : 윤남노)

Yoon Nam-no, known as “Cooking Maniac” on Culinary Class Wars, is the chef-owner of a fusion dining bar in Seoul. He began his culinary journey by taking over his mother’s naengmyeon restaurant after she was diagnosed with cancer, sparking his passion for cooking.

Address: 1st floor, Dokseodang-ro 194, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울 성동구 독서당로 194 지하1층)
Hours: 12:00 – 22:00 (Closed for break from 15:30 to 18:00; Closed on Mondays)
Transportation: Seoul Subway, Line 3 & Line Gyeongui Jungang, Oksu Station, Exit 7

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