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What a day. Absolute honor to showcase Korean cuisine on the @todayshow this morning with @alroker @sheinelle_o @craigmelvinnbc. Turned out it was the Lee Takeover with the amazing Greta Lee on the same show. Still in a bit of a daze but I’m amazed by all the work done day in and day out for this show, and huge thanks to everyone involved. Special thanks to @ms_cfang @jamienguyentv for pushing to make this happen!

What it made it even more special was to have @nataliepark05 by my side the entire time. I would’ve been a pile of nerves without her here and I’m so happy we could share this special day together.

#ChefLife #KitchenChronicles #BehindTheScenes #RestaurantLife #KFood #DCrestaurants #SupportLocalRestaurants #DCEats #FoodPhotography #KoreanCuisine #FoodieCulture

Some memories from another eventful year with the person I’m lucky enough to call my wife.

No matter who you are, life still isn’t “normal” these days. I say I’m lucky because Natalie has not only been there to support me when I’m down, but she’s been an inspiration to me on a daily basis with her strength, compassion, and advocacy for others less fortunate. She has turned me into a better person, that’s as simple as I can put it.

Thank you @nataliepark05 for simply being you, and @boo_ju_ also told me this morning that you’re their favorite. Happy anniversary!

Some memories from another eventful year with the person I’m lucky enough to call my wife.

No matter who you are, life still isn’t “normal” these days. I say I’m lucky because Natalie has not only been there to support me when I’m down, but she’s been an inspiration to me on a daily basis with her strength, compassion, and advocacy for others less fortunate. She has turned me into a better person, that’s as simple as I can put it.

Thank you @nataliepark05 for simply being you, and @boo_ju_ also told me this morning that you’re their favorite. Happy anniversary!

Some memories from another eventful year with the person I’m lucky enough to call my wife.

No matter who you are, life still isn’t “normal” these days. I say I’m lucky because Natalie has not only been there to support me when I’m down, but she’s been an inspiration to me on a daily basis with her strength, compassion, and advocacy for others less fortunate. She has turned me into a better person, that’s as simple as I can put it.

Thank you @nataliepark05 for simply being you, and @boo_ju_ also told me this morning that you’re their favorite. Happy anniversary!

Some memories from another eventful year with the person I’m lucky enough to call my wife.

No matter who you are, life still isn’t “normal” these days. I say I’m lucky because Natalie has not only been there to support me when I’m down, but she’s been an inspiration to me on a daily basis with her strength, compassion, and advocacy for others less fortunate. She has turned me into a better person, that’s as simple as I can put it.

Thank you @nataliepark05 for simply being you, and @boo_ju_ also told me this morning that you’re their favorite. Happy anniversary!

Some memories from another eventful year with the person I’m lucky enough to call my wife.

No matter who you are, life still isn’t “normal” these days. I say I’m lucky because Natalie has not only been there to support me when I’m down, but she’s been an inspiration to me on a daily basis with her strength, compassion, and advocacy for others less fortunate. She has turned me into a better person, that’s as simple as I can put it.

Thank you @nataliepark05 for simply being you, and @boo_ju_ also told me this morning that you’re their favorite. Happy anniversary!

It’s premiere day! #TakeOutWithLisaLing is now available to stream on @hbomax. Here’s a quick clip from the episode (ep 6, “Korean American Dream”) my mother and I are in, but I hope you watch all six episodes of this amazing series.

Thank you to @lisalingstagram and @helencho for creating such a powerful show, one that represents survival and growth of the Asian community in America. It’s an absolute honor to represent the Korean community in this episode along with incredible people like @paulysong @jbrekkie @kimchi.juice @kogiyabbq. Our hope is that fellow Asian Americans can watch this entire series and feel proud of our respective cultures instead of hiding them.

And yes, in the beginning of the show you can catch a glimpse of me singing Purple Rain in the karaoke room 😬

#koreanfood #korean #aapi #karaoke

Washington DC was real special 🤙🏽⁠
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Big mahalo to my guy @dannyleedc and the whole team at @eventsattheshell + @ieggyou for putting together such a fun dinner inspired by recipes from ‘Ohana Style. The team brought their own spin to the dishes and it was cool seeing the cookbook come to life in different ways.⁠
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I pulled up, talked story, signed books all night, bounced table to table, met so many good people, and just soaked it all in.⁠
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Nights like this remind me why I wanted to do this tour in the first place. Grateful for the hospitality, the food, and everybody who came through.

🎉 TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE FOR #HFWF26! 🎉

Mahalo for the incredible excitement for #HFWF26! The wait is officially over! The Sixteenth Annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is here with a star-studded lineup—from the return of our professional development conference, FEAST Summit, to a NEW venue for our wine-centric grand tasting at @uhkapiolani Great Lawn, plus all your favorite signature grand tastings, brunches, gala dinner, and more. We’ve got a flavor for every foodie! 🍽️🍷

Click the LINK IN BIO to get your tickets!

Ready to eat, drink & taste our love for the land? Comment below with the event you’re most excited to attend! 🌱

TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
🥂ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I: OCTOBER 16-17, 2026
🥂 KĀ‘ANAPALI, MAUI: OCTOBER 23-25, 2026
🥂 O‘AHU: NOVEMBER 5-8, 2026

#foodfestival #ticketsonsale #foodandwine

Mandu made the @resy Hit List! A huge thank you to @ebnert and Resy for recognizing our little corner of Korean comfort food in D.C. and the 20 years of heart behind it.

Exactly one year ago, one of the craziest things I’ve been lucky enough to do. Thank you again @nationals #aapiheritagemonth

Regardless of what @cefaan says, that’s a strike 😂

Last night was a really special one for us. Huge thank you to Chef Danny Lee for joining us for our AAPI Heritage Month collaboration dinner at Rooster & Owl.

Beyond the incredible food, what makes Danny so respected in our industry is the way he so openly shares his knowledge, perspective, and experience—not just about cooking, but about culture, identity, leadership, and building community through restaurants. There’s a generosity to the way he mentors and supports others that has helped shape so many people in the DC restaurant scene, ourselves included.

We’re incredibly grateful for the friendship, guidance, and inspiration he continues to share, and honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate together for this series.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped celebrate the stories and heritage behind the food. ❤️ Photo 📸: @vitadi.nina

Last night was a really special one for us. Huge thank you to Chef Danny Lee for joining us for our AAPI Heritage Month collaboration dinner at Rooster & Owl.

Beyond the incredible food, what makes Danny so respected in our industry is the way he so openly shares his knowledge, perspective, and experience—not just about cooking, but about culture, identity, leadership, and building community through restaurants. There’s a generosity to the way he mentors and supports others that has helped shape so many people in the DC restaurant scene, ourselves included.

We’re incredibly grateful for the friendship, guidance, and inspiration he continues to share, and honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate together for this series.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped celebrate the stories and heritage behind the food. ❤️ Photo 📸: @vitadi.nina

Last night was a really special one for us. Huge thank you to Chef Danny Lee for joining us for our AAPI Heritage Month collaboration dinner at Rooster & Owl.

Beyond the incredible food, what makes Danny so respected in our industry is the way he so openly shares his knowledge, perspective, and experience—not just about cooking, but about culture, identity, leadership, and building community through restaurants. There’s a generosity to the way he mentors and supports others that has helped shape so many people in the DC restaurant scene, ourselves included.

We’re incredibly grateful for the friendship, guidance, and inspiration he continues to share, and honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate together for this series.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped celebrate the stories and heritage behind the food. ❤️ Photo 📸: @vitadi.nina

Last night was a really special one for us. Huge thank you to Chef Danny Lee for joining us for our AAPI Heritage Month collaboration dinner at Rooster & Owl.

Beyond the incredible food, what makes Danny so respected in our industry is the way he so openly shares his knowledge, perspective, and experience—not just about cooking, but about culture, identity, leadership, and building community through restaurants. There’s a generosity to the way he mentors and supports others that has helped shape so many people in the DC restaurant scene, ourselves included.

We’re incredibly grateful for the friendship, guidance, and inspiration he continues to share, and honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate together for this series.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped celebrate the stories and heritage behind the food. ❤️ Photo 📸: @vitadi.nina

Last night was a really special one for us. Huge thank you to Chef Danny Lee for joining us for our AAPI Heritage Month collaboration dinner at Rooster & Owl.

Beyond the incredible food, what makes Danny so respected in our industry is the way he so openly shares his knowledge, perspective, and experience—not just about cooking, but about culture, identity, leadership, and building community through restaurants. There’s a generosity to the way he mentors and supports others that has helped shape so many people in the DC restaurant scene, ourselves included.

We’re incredibly grateful for the friendship, guidance, and inspiration he continues to share, and honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate together for this series.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped celebrate the stories and heritage behind the food. ❤️ Photo 📸: @vitadi.nina

Last night was a really special one for us. Huge thank you to Chef Danny Lee for joining us for our AAPI Heritage Month collaboration dinner at Rooster & Owl.

Beyond the incredible food, what makes Danny so respected in our industry is the way he so openly shares his knowledge, perspective, and experience—not just about cooking, but about culture, identity, leadership, and building community through restaurants. There’s a generosity to the way he mentors and supports others that has helped shape so many people in the DC restaurant scene, ourselves included.

We’re incredibly grateful for the friendship, guidance, and inspiration he continues to share, and honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate together for this series.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped celebrate the stories and heritage behind the food. ❤️ Photo 📸: @vitadi.nina

For two decades, Chef @dannyleedc has lived by the same ethos: serve Korean food that feels like home, whether you grew up with it or are experiencing it for the first time. #20Years20Stories

Thank you to everyone who joined us at @pascual.dc for a packed night with Chef Danny Lee (@dannyleedc), featuring Jeyuk Bokkeum shaved fresh from the trompo, pineapple kimchi salsa, and Jeyuk Coladas flowing behind the bar all night long.

🔥 Next up: Vol. 3 this Thursday with Chef Fernando González (@fernando_gonzalez_pitmaster) of @2fiftytexasbbq.

Nos vemos back at the Trompo. 🌮

Ever wondered what strawberry cheong brings to a dish? Chef @dannyleedc explains how it adds a bright, nuanced sweetness to both our new salad and dessert.

Happy Mother’s Day from our family here at Mandu 💐 Today (and everyday), we’re celebrating the moms, grandmothers, and mother figures who fill our lives with so much love.