David Chang is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, author, podcaster, and television personality. He founded the Momofuku restaurant group. In 2009, his restaurant Momofuku Ko earned two Michelin stars, which the restaurant retained each year until its closure in 2023. In 2011, he co-founded the food magazine Lucky Peach, which lasted for 25 quarterly issues through 2017. Whether cooking in his kitchens in New York and Australia or traveling for inspiration to Japan, Denmark, Spain, or Montreal, David brings a voracious appetite for food knowledge and a youthful exuberance to cooking and travel.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
The Detour with David Chang (2026)
Starring as Chef
(6 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: Miami to Key West with Eric André (Oct 17, 2026)
- Episode 1x05: Pittsburgh to Philly with Gillian Jacobs (Oct 10, 2026)
- Episode 1x04: Sonoma to the Pacific with Chris Ying (Oct 3, 2026)
- Episode 1x03: Dallas to San Antonio with Cristela Alonzo (Sep 27, 2026)
- Episode 1x02: LA to Vegas with Cord Jefferson (Sep 20, 2026)
- Episode 1x01: Nashville to Madisonville with Christina Tosi (Sep 20, 2026)
With Love, Meghan (2025)
Guest starring as David Chang
- Episode 2x01: A Sweet and Savory Adventure (Aug 26, 2025)
Dinner Time Live with David Chang (2024)
Starring as David Chang
(50 episodes)
- Episode 3x13: Episode 14 (Dec 9, 2025)
- Episode 3x12: The Time Machine Menu (Dec 2, 2025)
- Episode 3x11: The Friendsgiving Feast (Nov 18, 2025)
- Episode 3x10: A Taste of Jacksonville (Nov 11, 2025)
- Episode 3x09: David's Noodle Bar Menu (Nov 4, 2025)
- Episode 3x08: Recipes We Grew Up On (Sep 24, 2025)
- Episode 3x07: The New Orleans Menu (Sep 23, 2025)
- Episode 3x06: The Hangover Menu (Sep 17, 2025)
- Episode 3x05: Forest to Table (Sep 16, 2025)
- Episode 3x04: Elevated TV Dinners (Sep 9, 2025)
- Episode 3x03: The Last Meals Menu (Sep 2, 2025)
- Episode 3x02: Mom's Recipes (Aug 26, 2025)
- Episode 3x01: The Art of the Sandwich (Aug 19, 2025)
- Episode 2x10: A Year in Review (Dec 17, 2024)
- Episode 2x09: A Christmas Carol Menu (Dec 10, 2024)
- Episode 2x08: Latin American Christmas (Dec 3, 2024)
- Episode 2x07: Thanksgiving in 45 Minutes (Nov 26, 2024)
- Episode 2x06: Friendsgiving (Nov 19, 2024)
- Episode 2x05: Holiday Hors D'Oeuvres and Drinks (Nov 5, 2024)
- Episode 2x04: Halloween (Oct 29, 2024)
- Episode 2x03: Holiday Noodle Cook Off (Oct 22, 2024)
- Episode 2x02: Oktoberfest (Oct 15, 2024)
- Episode 2x01: Pumpkin Spice (Oct 8, 2024)
- Episode 1x27: The Multi-Layered Menu (Sep 10, 2024)
- Episode 1x26: United Plates of America (Aug 26, 2024)
- Episode 1x25: Choose Your Own Adventure V3 (Aug 21, 2024)
- Episode 1x24: Menu Mashup (Aug 20, 2024)
- Episode 1x23: Dessert for Dinner (Jul 31, 2024)
- Episode 1x22: Choose Your Own Adventure Volume 2 (Jul 10, 2024)
- Episode 1x21: The Epic Combos Menu (Jul 9, 2024)
- Episode 1x20: The Summer Menu (Jul 2, 2024)
- Episode 1x19: David's New York Diner Menu (Jun 25, 2024)
- Episode 1x18: Fish On the Menu (Jun 18, 2024)
- Episode 1x17: Choose Your Own Adventure Menu (Jun 11, 2024)
- Episode 1x16: Classic Comforts (Jun 4, 2024)
- Episode 1x15: Steak and Sensibility (May 28, 2024)
- Episode 1x14: David's Comfort Foods (May 21, 2024)
- Episode 1x13: A Lil Bit of Everything (Apr 30, 2024)
- Episode 1x12: Vegan Korean (Apr 23, 2024)
- Episode 1x11: The Spring Menu (Apr 16, 2024)
- Episode 1x10: The Breakfast Club (Apr 9, 2024)
- Episode 1x09: No Meat, No Problem with Sarah Silverman & JB Smoove (Apr 2, 2024)
- Episode 1x08: The Meat Extravaganza (Mar 26, 2024)
- Episode 1x07: Teppanyaki for Two (Mar 19, 2024)
- Episode 1x06: David Cooks Italian (Feb 27, 2024)
- Episode 1x05: The High-Low Menu (Feb 20, 2024)
- Episode 1x04: Surf and Turf (Feb 13, 2024)
- Episode 1x03: Burger Party (Feb 6, 2024)
- Episode 1x02: Japanese Convenience Store (Jan 30, 2024)
- Episode 1x01: Three Courses, One Chicken (Jan 25, 2024)
Chrissy & Dave Dine Out (2024)
Starring as Chef
(5 episodes)
- Episode 1x05: Double the Fun (Feb 21, 2024)
- Episode 1x04: The Tasting Menu (Feb 14, 2024)
- Episode 1x03: Those Wings Tho! (Feb 7, 2024)
- Episode 1x02: La Casita Mexicana (Jan 31, 2024)
- Episode 1x01: Bring the Pizza! (Jan 24, 2024)
Loot (2022)
Guest starring as David Chang
(5 episodes)
- Episode 2x10: We Shouldn't Exist (May 29, 2024)
- Episode 2x03: Vengeance Falls (Apr 10, 2024)
- Episode 2x01: Space for Everyone (Apr 3, 2024)
- Episode 1x09: Cahoga Lake (Aug 5, 2022)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Jun 24, 2022)
The Next Thing You Eat (2021)
Starring as David Chang
(6 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: 2050: Look Ahead (Oct 21, 2021)
- Episode 1x05: Sushi: Say Goodbye (Oct 21, 2021)
- Episode 1x04: Breakfast: An Illusion of Choice (Oct 21, 2021)
- Episode 1x03: Restaurants: A Reckoning (Oct 21, 2021)
- Episode 1x02: Burgers: Balanced Diet (Oct 21, 2021)
- Episode 1x01: Delivery: Rise of the Machines (Oct 21, 2021)
Tournament of Champions (2020)
Guest starring as Judge
- Episode 7x08: And the Winner Is… (Apr 19, 2026)
Blue's Clues & You! (2019)
Guest starring as David Chang
- Episode 2x06: Welcome to Blue's Bistro (Nov 13, 2020) [Special Guest Star]
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (2019)
Starring as David Chang
(4 episodes)
- Episode 1x04: Phnom Penh with Kate McKinnon (Oct 23, 2019)
- Episode 1x03: Los Angeles with Lena Waithe (Oct 23, 2019)
- Episode 1x02: Marrakesh with Chrissy Teigen (Oct 23, 2019)
- Episode 1x01: Vancouver with Seth Rogen (Oct 23, 2019)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Guest starring as Chef
- Episode 5x62: Chrissy Teigen, David Chang, Bianca Belair, Montez Ford (Jan 25, 2024)
The Chef Show (2019)
Guest starring as David Chang
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x14: Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave (Sep 13, 2019)
- Episode 1x06: David Chang (Jun 7, 2019)
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (2015)
Guest starring as David Chang
- Episode 2018-03-05: David Chang (Mar 5, 2018)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as David Chang
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2020-03-04: Chris Hayes, David Chang (Mar 4, 2020)
- Episode 2018-05-02: Jim Gaffigan, Michael Avenatti, David Chang (May 2, 2018)
Celebrity Family Feud (2015)
Guest starring as David Chang
- Episode 10x10: Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs. David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs. Star Trek Universe (Sep 16, 2024)
Hot Ones (2015)
Guest starring as David Chang
- Episode 16x09: David Chang Sweats Like Crazy While Eating Spicy Wings (Nov 18, 2021)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as David Chang
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2024-10-30: Salma Hayek Pinault, David Chang, Kelsea Ballerini (Oct 30, 2024)
- Episode 2020-05-11: At Home Edition: Seth MacFarlane, David Chang, Lady Antebellum (May 11, 2020)
- Episode 2014-08-15: Jason Statham, Demi Lovato, David Chang (Aug 15, 2014)
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. (2012)
Guest starring as David Chang
- Episode 8x02: Children of Exile (Jan 4, 2022)
Top Chef Canada (2011)
Guest starring as Judge
- Episode 4x02: The World According to Chang (Mar 17, 2014)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
Guest starring as David Chang
(2 episodes)
- Episode 5x19: NYC: Outer Boroughs (Sep 7, 2009)
- Episode 5x06: Food Porn (Feb 9, 2009)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as David Chang
(5 episodes)
- Episode 2026-09-10: Gal Gadot, David Chang, Muna, Franky Perez (Sep 10, 2026)
- Episode 2024-01-18: Terry Crews, Chrissy Teigen, David Chang, Sierra Ferrell (Jan 18, 2024)
- Episode 2021-10-12: Larry David, David Chang, Phoebe Bridgers (Oct 12, 2021)
- Episode 2020-11-30: Natalie Portman, David Chang, Russell Dickerson (Nov 30, 2020)
- Episode 2018-02-21: Jason Bateman, David Chang, X Ambassadors (Feb 21, 2018)
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2002)
Guest starring as David Chang
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2020-11-29: The Million-Dollar Win (Nov 29, 2020)
- Episode 2020-11-15: In the Hot Seat: David Chang and ASL Interpreter Rorri Burton (Nov 15, 2020)
Good Morning America (1975)
Guest starring as David Chang
- Episode 2024-01-24: Calista Flockhart, Chef Jamie Oliver, Chrissy Teigen, Chef David Chang, Joel Kim Booster, Jackie Evancho (Jan 24, 2024)