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Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 First Avenue
New York, New York
www.momofuku.com

Momofuku Ssäm Bar
207 2nd Ave.
New York, New York
www.momofuku.com

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163 First Ave.
New York, New York
www.momofuku.com

Milk Bar
207 2nd Ave.
New York, New York
www.momofuku.com

10 Recipes by David Chang

• Chawan Mushi
• Mashed-Potato Spring Rolls
• Quick Kimchi Cucumbers
• Soy-Braised Turkey with Turkey Rice
• Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Mint
• Sugar Snaps and Snow Peas with Grated Fresh Horseradish
• Superfast Salt-and-Sugar Pickles
• Sweet-and-Sour Pickles
• Turkey Breast with Ginger-Scallion Sauce
• Turkey Cracklings

Why he won Because he has brought incredible sophistication to some of the universe's simplest dishes.
Born Arlington, Virginia; 1977.
Experience Mercer Kitchen, Craft and Café Boulud, all in New York City; Fuyu-Rin and Park Hyatt hotel in Tokyo.
Boldest career move Working as a reservationist at Craft. "I wanted a job there so badly, I answered phones for over a month. After Craft got its third star, I went to work in their kitchen full-time. I felt like I'd hit the lottery."
Ingredient obsession Pork fat. "There's pork fat in just about everything at Momofuku."
What he loves most about his menu "I love that we use crazy small farmers. I'll do anything I can to promote pork guys in Kansas. We found Allan Benton, who does smoked country hams in Madisonville, Tennessee."
Favorite cheap eat "Any fast-food processed chicken—I'll order it in a heartbeat. But I'm very picky about my pork."
Next project Momofuku Ssäm Bar, a late-night Asian place opening in the summer. "Then I want to start a restaurant cooperative with all the amazing chefs I know. I'm planning on making First Avenue my own little restaurant row."
Details 163 First Ave.; 212-475-7899.

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