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Hooni Kim (김훈이)

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👨‍🍳@meju.nyc @littlebanchanshop @danji.nyc @ktown.hero @bibimbapbar
🖋Author of MY KOREA: Traditional Flavors, Modern Recipes
😇 Founder @yorichunsa org

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Wow! So thankful to receive a @michelinguide star in our first year.

Special thanks to our entire staff at Meju and @littlebanchanshop as we are one same team.

And my mentor Mr.Hwang and the entire family of @ojinajeju.

Also to @jookjangyeon_official and @doenjangman.

Last but not least my favorite local farms and Korean artisanal purveyors whom I rely on each week to cook the healthiest and most delicious meals. @lanisfarm @norwichmeadowsfarm @yellow_bell_farm @organicone_ @kimcmarket

This is a just the beginning of showcasing traditional Korean fermentation for the whole world to experience.

Thank you for all your support! taken in meju by @hoonikim

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The medal is right where it belongs next to a meju block where the probiotics are born in traditional Korean fermentation.

Thank you so much for everyone’s support for this @beardfoundation award.

My staff at @meju.nyc @danji.nyc @littlebanchanshop made this opportunity a possibility for me.

My mentors @ojinajeju @ojina_headchef taught me cooking traditional Korean food should always be about health and nutrition first.

@a_time_to_chill for writing a beautiful recommendation for my nomination.

To all in our industry that motivate me to define what hospitality means continuously.

To my friends who I can lean on when things aren’t so great.

To my family that complete my happiness. taken in meju by @hoonikim

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#4. Pretty cool. Thank you @nytimes @ligayamishan for including us on your Top 100 list for 2026. We’re so proud to represent traditional Korean food as well as Queens, NY on this wonderfully diverse list. The restaurants in NYC are expensive, cheap, ethnic, European, American, and so much more. This list represents us all! taken in meju by @hoonikim

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Before any chefs in this country, @maangchi was spreading the love of Korean food to millions of Americans via her newsletters and blogs. Her @youtube videos have taught so many people how to cook traditional Korean food at home. Next year will be her 20th year being @maangchi.

Yesterday I was able to see her again in over 3 years at an event celebrating Korean wine and spirits. As always she supports all events celebrating and promoting Korean culture.

So great to see you 누님!!! And next year we will celebrate together 20 years of @maangchi!!!

#koreanfood
#망치 by @hoonikim

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My go-to breakfast these days is ricecake soup #떡국 from @littlebanchanshop with 6 years aged kimchi from @ojinajeju.

#koreanfood by @hoonikim

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Thank you @hoonikim for hosting such an insightful panel starring @avecjee of @8282nyc, @yo.jaelee of @nowon.usa, and Alice Jun of @hanamakgeolli! Swipe for some snippets of each of our panelists and their perspective of running Korean F&B businesses in nyc 👉🏻

📷: @wherejameseats

#koreanfood #koreanculture by @hoonikim

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Danji’s cold weather special this week is a super spicy Yukgaejang or spicy beef soup. Perfect for this weather!

We use REAL prime beef brisket from @nimanranch and gochugaru we grow ourselves in Haenam, South Korea. You can definitely taste the difference!!

#육개장
#koreanfood
#hellskitchen by @hoonikim

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🥬❤️ 김치로 이어진 세대와 나눔

[2026.10.05] SMW 보육원 아이들과 함께 어르신들을 위한 200kg 김치를 직접 담그는 특별한 시간을 가졌습니다.

김치를 만드는 일이 아이들에게 마냥 쉽지만은 않았습니다. 손도 시리고, 허리도 아프고, 옷에 김치가 묻기도 했지만 아이들이 전해준 이야기가 저희 마음을 따뜻하게 했습니다.

“직접 만들어서 뿌듯했고, 어르신들께 드릴 수 있어서 좋았어요. 맛있게 드셨으면 좋겠어요.”

또 한 아이는 “김치를 만드는 건 어려웠지만, 다른 사람을 도울 수 있어서 뿌듯했어요”라고 이야기해주었습니다.

바로 이런 경험이 저희가 생각하는 리더십과 나눔의 시작이라고 생각합니다. 누군가를 돕는 것이 어떤 의미인지 직접 경험하고, 내가 가진 작은 시간과 노력도 다른 사람에게 따뜻한 마음이 될 수 있다는 것을 배우는 것.

그리고 아이들을 위해 맛있는 식사까지 준비해주신 요리천사 Yori Chunsa 에도 진심으로 감사드립니다. 함께해주신 셰프님들께서 맛있는 스팸볶음밥과 계란국을 직접 만들어주셔서 아이들과 봉사자 모두 든든하고 따뜻하게 하루를 마무리할 수 있었습니다. 🍚🥚

아이들이 만든 김치가 어르신들께 따뜻한 마음까지 함께 전달되기를 바랍니다. ❤️

🥬❤️ A Day of Kimchi, Community & Giving Back

Yesterday, Korea Legacy had the privilege of spending a special day with the children from SMW through Open Arms, making 200kg kimchi together for seniors in need.

Making kimchi wasn’t exactly easy for the kids. Their hands got cold, their backs were sore, and there was definitely kimchi on their clothes! But what touched us most was what they said afterward.

One student shared that although making kimchi was difficult, she felt proud knowing that she made it herself and that seniors would be able to enjoy it. Another said that even though it was challenging and messy, he felt proud because he was able to help someone else.

Those simple words are exactly why experience like this matter. At Korea Legacy, we believe that raising the next generation of leaders starts with giving them opportunities to serve, connect with their community, and experience the joy of giving back.

A huge thank you to Yori Chunsa for partnering with us and bringing your amazing chefs to prepare a delicious meal for the children; Spam fried rice and egg drop soup! 🍳🍚 It was the perfect way to warm up after a morning of kimchi-making.

We are so grateful for everyone who made this day possible, and especially for the children who reminded us that sometimes the smallest hands can make a big difference. #korealegacy #코리아레거시 #봉사 #volunteer by @hoonikim

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@meju.nyc & @danji.nyc collaboration starts today!

All this week and next, Danji is serving an aged kimchi stew that I personally made using Meju’s 15 months fermented kimchi and @snakeriverfarms Heritage Berkshire pork belly!

A menu special until we run out!

#koreanfood
#김치찌개 taken in Danji by @hoonikim

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It is an honor to be hosting 3 young Korean leaders in our F&B industry. Jee Kim of @8282nyc, Jae Lee of @nowon.usa, and Alice Jun of @hanamakgeolli will be joining me in discussing their inspirations drawn from Korean culture as well as the strategies for success in such a cut throat industry. Q+A session to follow.

This is a free event and ALL are welcome!

Where: KCCNY, 122 E32 St., B1
When: Monday 10/5, 5pm

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#koreanculture taken in KCCNY by @hoonikim

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요리천사 @yorichunsa 는 아이들에게 다양한 음식을 경험 시켜주며, 요리사의 꿈을 가질 수 있게 도와주는 @hoonikim 셰프의 프로젝트입니다. 각 분야에 있는 셰프들이 한 달에 두 번씩 돌아가며 시온원의 아이들에게 저녁밥을 해 주고 있습니다.

이번주는 @sajikro_seoul 에서 준비했습니다. 풍성한 추석을 보내길 바라는 마음으로 명절 음식을 준비했습니다.

Chef Hooni Kim’s project Yorichunsa, helps children experience a variety of foods and inspires them to dream of becoming chefs at Sionwon Orphanage.

Yori Chunsa dinner this week was prepared by @homeboy_junki from @sajikro_seoul . We prepared these traditional holiday dishes with hopes that everyone has a warm and abundant Chuseok. by @hoonikim

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Special menu for this week at Danji: Spicy Fish Soft Tofu Stew! #해물순두부찌개

#koreanfood
#hellskitchen
#nyceats taken in Danji by @hoonikim

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