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David Chang (born August 5, 1977) is a noted Korean-American chef. He is chef/owner of Momofuku Noodle Bar, Momofuku Ko and Momofuku Ssäm Bar in New York City. Chang attended Trinity College, where he majored in religious studies. Chang later attended the French Culinary Institute (FCI).In 2003, Chang opened his first restaurant, Momofuku Noodle Bar in the East Village. According to Chang's website, momofuku means 'lucky peach' in Japanese, however, it is likely a reference to Momofuku Ando...the inventor of instant noodles.In August 2006, Chang's second restaurant, Momofuku Ssäm Bar, opened a few blocks away. In March 2008, Chang opened Momofuku Ko, a 12 seat restaurant that takes reservations six days in advance, online only, on a first-come-first-served basis, without regard to social status or income. The highly limited seating, along with Chang's popularity in New York, has caused a furor, generating frustration for both influential and ordinary people who have failed to secure a reservation.

In November 2008, Chang expanded Momofuku Ssäm Bar into an adjacent space, which he named Momofuku Bakery & Milk Bar. This new annex serves Chang's famous pork buns and soft serve, along with cookies, pies, cakes and other treats. In May 2009 it was reported that Momofuku Bakery & Milk Bar's Crack Pie, Cereal Milk, and Compost Cookies are in the process of being trademarked.

In October 2009, Chang and New York Times writer Peter Meehan published Momofuku, a highly-anticipated cookbook containing detailed recipes from Chang's restaurants.

In April 2010, Chang opened the French-Vietnamese Má Pêche inside Midtown’s Chambers Hotel with chef Tien Ho running the kitchen.

Noted for his "bad-boy attitude (no reservations, no vegetarian options)" Chang was also listed on the 2010 list of the Time 100 Most Influential People.

In September 2010, David Chang was chosen to prepare tastings for the crowds of Fashion's Night Out, as part of New York City's Fashion Week.

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