Judy Joo is a Korean-American chef, restaurateur, writer, entrepreneur, and television personality. She is the author of two best-selling cookery books and an accomplished writer, published in national periodicals including Forbes Travel Guide, The Financial Times, OK! Magazine, National Geographic, The Guardian.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas (2025)
Guest starring as Judge
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x05: Jingle All the Way to the Finals (Dec 3, 2025)
- Episode 1x04: The Great 8 Teams Sleigh (Nov 26, 2025)
House of Knives (2025)
Starring as Culinary Council
(8 episodes)
- Episode 1x08: The Culinary Crown Goes to... (May 6, 2025)
- Episode 1x07: Last Chance to Control the Game (Apr 29, 2025)
- Episode 1x06: Battle Brunch (Apr 22, 2025)
- Episode 1x05: A Southern Belle Arrives (Apr 15, 2025)
- Episode 1x04: Surprise Banishment (Apr 8, 2025)
- Episode 1x03: Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 1x02: He's Making What? (Mar 25, 2025)
- Episode 1x01: Welcome to the House of Knives (Mar 18, 2025)
Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off (2024)
Guest starring as Judy Joo
- Episode 1x10: Serena Appleby and Judy Joo (Jul 27, 2024)
24 in 24: Last Chef Standing (2024)
Guest starring as Guest Judge
- Episode 3x02: Shift 2: Speed (May 3, 2026)
Tournament of Champions (2020)
Starring as Judge
- Episode 7x02: Another Icon Is Revealed (Mar 8, 2026)
Today 3rd Hour (2018)
Guest starring as Chef
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2025-11-13: Get Ready for Thanksgiving (Nov 13, 2025)
- Episode 2025-10-23: Laura Benanti, Misty Belles, Judy Joo (Oct 23, 2025)
- Episode 2025-05-27: Joshua Jackson, Chef Judy Joo, Maddie & Tae (May 27, 2025)
Sunday Brunch (2012)
Guest starring as Judy Joo
- Episode 2016-07-03: Richard Madeley, Sharon Rooney, Nish Kumar, Alex James (Jul 3, 2016)
Iron Chef UK (2010)
Starring as Judge
(25 episodes)
- Episode 1x25: Week 5 Day 5 - Battle Venison (Dec 17, 2010)
- Episode 1x24: Week 5 Day 4 - Battle Egg (Dec 16, 2010)
- Episode 1x23: Week 5 Day 3 - Battle Prawn (Dec 15, 2010)
- Episode 1x22: Week 5 Day 2 - Battle Beet Root (Dec 14, 2010)
- Episode 1x21: Week 5 Day 1 - Battle Liver (Dec 13, 2010)
- Episode 1x20: Week 4 Day 5 - Battle Duck (Dec 10, 2010)
- Episode 1x19: Week 4 Day 4 - Battle Garlic (Dec 9, 2010)
- Episode 1x18: Week 4 Day 3 - Battle Haddock (Dec 8, 2010)
- Episode 1x17: Week 4 Day 2 - Battle Cauliflower (Dec 7, 2010)
- Episode 1x16: Week 4 Day 1 - Battle Beef Mince (Hamburger) (Dec 6, 2010)
- Episode 1x15: Week 3 Day 5 - Battle Monkfish (May 11, 2010)
- Episode 1x14: Week 3 Day 4 - Battle Chilli Pepper (May 9, 2010)
- Episode 1x13: Week 3 Day 3 - Battle Squid (May 8, 2010)
- Episode 1x12: Week 3 Day 2 - Battle Potato (May 7, 2010)
- Episode 1x11: Week 3 Day 1 - Battle Pork (May 6, 2010)
- Episode 1x10: Week 2 Day 5 - Battle Lamb (May 5, 2010)
- Episode 1x09: Week 2 Day 4 - Battle Cheese (May 4, 2010)
- Episode 1x08: Week 2 Day 3 - Battle Crab (May 3, 2010)
- Episode 1x07: Week 2 Day 2 - Battle Mushroom (May 2, 2010)
- Episode 1x06: Week 2 Day 1 - Battle Chicken (May 1, 2010)
- Episode 1x05: Week 1 Day 5 - Battle Lobster (Apr 30, 2010)
- Episode 1x04: Week 1 Day 4 - Battle Orange (Apr 29, 2010)
- Episode 1x03: Week 1 Day 3 - Battle Mackrel (Apr 28, 2010)
- Episode 1x02: Week 1 Day 2 - Battle Onion (Apr 27, 2010)
- Episode 1x01: Week 1 Day 1 - Battle Beef (Apr 26, 2010)
Worst Cooks in America (2010)
Guest starring as Guest Judge
- Episode 30x07: Bite Club (Feb 1, 2026) [Special Guest Star]
The Wendy Williams Show (2008)
Guest starring as Judy Joo
- Episode 2017-06-06: Derek Hough, Judy Joo (Jun 6, 2017)
Saturday Kitchen Live (2001)
Guest starring as Judy Joo
(2 episodes)
- Episode 23x33: 14/08/2021 (Aug 14, 2021)
- Episode 23x16: 17/04/2021 (Apr 17, 2021)
Good Morning America (1975)
Guest starring as Chef
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2025-05-08: Chef Judy Joo (May 8, 2025)
- Episode 2023-09-04: Melissa Etheridge, Chef Judy Joo (Sep 4, 2023)
Today (1952)
Guest starring as Chef
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2026-05-21: Idris Elba, Judy Joo (May 21, 2026)
- Episode 2025-11-13: All Star Thanksgiving 10 Year Anniversary (Nov 13, 2025)