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First Day We Got Our Stars: Jun Lee of Soigné

Korean chef Jun Lee helms the kitchen of recently promoted two-Michelin-starred Soigné in Seoul, where he brings the city’s contemporary cuisine to life with an international twist

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First Day We Got Our Stars: Steve Lee of Hansik Goo

The 30-year-old head chef talks about respect for his mentor Mingoo Kang, his proudest dish on the menu, and what earning a MICHELIN Star for Hansik Goo means to him.

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The First Day We Got Our Michelin Stars: Benu’s Corey Lee

Contemporary Asian restaurant Benu opened in 2010 and was immediately regarded as one of the Bay Area’s best new restaurants and awarded two Michelin stars within its first year.

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The First Day We Got Our Stars: Joseph Lidgerwood

The Australian chef-owner behind newly starred restaurant EVETT came to South Korea for its ingredients, and stayed on to tell their stories to the world.

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The First Day We Got Our Stars: Allen Suh

US-trained Korean chef Allen Suh's restaurant L'impression debuted on the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2020 with two stars. He shares his thoughts on his newest recognition.