Choi Yu Gang
- Name: Choi Yu Gang
- Native name: 최유강
- Also Known as: Choi Yoo Gang, Choi Yu Kang, Choi Yoo Kang
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: 1976
- Age: 50
He worked for 17 years at the Shilla Hotel's Chinese restaurant, Palsun, where he rose to the position of assistant manager. During his tenure, he was recognized for his skills and for precisely managing state banquets for prominent guests like Chinese President Xi Jinping.
He currently runs Kojacha, a restaurant that combines Chinese and Japanese cuisine, alongside Japanese chef Cho Young Du. The restaurant became a sensation after receiving a Michelin star just two years after opening.
(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Culinary Class Wars Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2025, 13 eps
[Contestant / White Spoon Chef]
(Regular Member)
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8.2
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Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 69)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
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