Korean Cuisine Expert & Celebrity Chef; Iron Chef UK; Founder of Jinjuu & Seoul Bird; Author of "Korean Food Made Simple"
Judy Joo Biography
Judy Joo is a Korean-American chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality recognized for her expertise in Korean cuisine and culinary innovation. After earning a degree in engineering from Columbia University and working on Wall Street, Joo attended the French Culinary Institute in New York, where she received her Grand Diplôme in pastry. She began her culinary career as a test kitchen and editorial assistant at Saveur magazine before relocating to London to join Restaurant Gordon Ramsay as a pastry chef. Joo gained experience at several Gordon Ramsay restaurants, including Maze, Claridge's, Pétrus, and Boxwood Café, and trained at internationally acclaimed establishments such as Thomas Keller's The French Laundry, Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck, and David Thompson's Nahm in Bangkok.
Joo became the first executive chef for The Playboy Club London and appeared on television as a star of "Iron Chef UK," earning the title of Iron Chef UK and becoming the only female Iron Chef in the UK and the second female Iron Chef worldwide. She later served as a resident judge on "Iron Chef America" and hosted her own shows, including "Judy Joo's Return to Korea" and "Korean Food Made Simple." These series highlighted traditional Korean cuisine, following Joo's travels throughout South Korea and showcasing the culture and flavors that influence her cooking.
As an author, Joo has published "Korean Food Made Simple" and "Korean Soul Food," both designed to make Korean cooking accessible to home cooks. Her writing has appeared in national publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, The Financial Times, National Geographic, and The Guardian. Joo has made regular appearances on national television programs in the United States, including "The Today Show," "The Talk," and "Good Morning America," as well as on UK shows such as "Saturday Kitchen," "Sunday Brunch," and "James Martin's Saturday Morning."
Joo opened Jinjuu, a modern Korean restaurant in London's Soho district, which expanded to three locations, including Hong Kong. She later launched Seoul Bird, a venture specializing in Korean fried chicken, with locations in London, Las Vegas, and at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Joo has been honored as the official Hansik Food Ambassador by the Korean Food Foundation and was selected as the keynote graduation speaker for Columbia University. She has also served as a judge on Food Network's "House of Knives," contributing to the global conversation on Korean food and culinary arts.
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