Edward Young-min Kwon facts for kids
Edward Young-min Kwon (born February 10, 1972) is a well-known South Korean chef. He has a special goal: to share delicious Korean cuisine with the whole world! Chef Kwon has worked as a top chef in many fancy hotels. These hotels are located in places like the United States, China, and the Middle East.
His Journey to Becoming a Chef
Edward Kwon grew up in Gangneung, a lovely town by the sea in South Korea. Before he became a chef, he studied at Gangneung Yeongdong College.
Chef Kwon started his cooking career at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Seoul. In 2001, he moved to San Francisco in the United States. There, he worked at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay.
When he was 32, Chef Kwon came back to South Korea. He became an executive sous chef at the W Hotel in Seoul. Soon after, he traveled to China. Later, he became the head chef at the amazing Burj al-Arab Hotel in Dubai. In 2009, Chef Kwon returned to Seoul again. By 2011, he even had his own TV show called Yes Chef!
Edward Kwon's Restaurants
Chef Kwon owns three restaurants in Seoul, South Korea. Each one offers a different kind of food experience.
- Eddie's Café: This restaurant is in the Seocho District. It serves European and Western-style food. It's a great place to enjoy a meal that won't break the bank.
- The Mixed One: You can find "The Mixed One" in Hannam-dong. It's a bistro that offers California Multi-cuisine. This means it mixes different cooking styles from California. It also has good prices.
- Lab XXIV: This restaurant is located in Cheongdam-dong. Lab XXIV focuses on modern European-style cooking. It's known for its creative and fancy dishes.
