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Momofuku means lucky peach

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Founded by Chef David Chang in 2004, Momofuku began with the opening of Noodle Bar in NYC.

Renowned for reshaping contemporary Asian-American cuisine, it has earned accolades like "the most important restaurant in America" from Bon Appétit and expanded to multiple U.S. locations, along with a line of home-cooking products.

David Chang

Chef and Founder

David Chang

Founder of Momofuku, revolutionized the culinary world since opening his first restaurant in 2004. Recognized as one of Esquire’s “most influential people of the 21st century,” Chang has won six James Beard Awards and earned honors like GQ’s Man of the Year and a Time 100 spot. He hosts The Dave Chang Show and Recipe Club podcasts, and three Netflix and Hulu docuseries. His best-selling cookbooks, Momofuku and Cooking At Home, along with his memoir Eat A Peach, have also made waves.

Marguerite Mariscal

CEO

Marguerite Zabar Mariscal

Marguerite Zabar Mariscal is the CEO of Momofuku. Marguerite joined Momofuku in 2011 as an intern. She took on design and communications for the group and was named Brand Director in 2016. In 2018, she was promoted to Chief of Staff and Creative Director. She became CEO in 2019. Marguerite has lived in New York City every year of her life except four majestic years in Maine.

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