David Chang quotes

Food, to me, is always about cooking and eating with those you love and care for. (David Chang)

I constantly think I'm a fraud, that this success is not warranted or justified.

David Chang

I find that there are a lot of similarities between French and Japanese food. I think they're two countries that have really systemized their cuisine and codified it.

David Chang

Lifes too short to just breeze on by.

David Chang

To eat well, I always disagree with critics who say that all restaurants should be fine dining. You can get a Michelin star if you serve the best hamburger in the world.

David Chang

Cooking and gardening involve so many disciplines: math, chemistry, reading, history.

David Chang

Contemporary ramen is totally different than what most Americans think ramen should be. Ramen is not one thing; there are many, many different types.

David Chang

I look forward to the spring vegetables because the season is so short. Mushrooms, edible foraged herbs, wild leeks, early season asparagus.

David Chang

I'm grasping with how you do something on a large scale with multiple operations and not have quality decrease.

David Chang

I love chicken. I love chicken products: fried chicken, roasted chicken, chicken nuggets - whatever. And going to Japan, I would see that these chicken were smoked and then grilled and then have this amazing crispy skin.

David Chang

America is a country of abundance, but our food culture is sad - based on huge portions and fast food. Let's stop with the excuses and start creating something better. (David Chang)

People don't think that bread is part of Asian culture or Asian food culture, but it's quite prevalent in Northern China, and you see it throughout Japan and as you go to Taiwan.

David Chang

Fine dining teaches you how to cook many different things, and it gives you the basic fundamentals, but these specialty restaurants, they're not teaching you the broad foundation you need to become a well-rounded cook.

David Chang

I lived across the street from Noodle Bar. I could barely stand it, because you're there all the time; you can't get away.

David Chang

David Chang

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Occupation: American Chef
Born: August 5, 1977
Quotes count: 14

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