What a day. Absolute honor to showcase Korean cuisine on the @todayshow this morning with @alroker@sheinelle_o@craigmelvinnbc . Turned out it was the Lee Takeover with the amazing Greta Lee on the same show. Still in a bit of a daze but Iām amazed by all the work done day in and day out for this show, and huge thanks to everyone involved. Special thanks to @ms_cfang@jamienguyentv for pushing to make this happen!
What it made it even more special was to have @nataliepark05 by my side the entire time. I wouldāve been a pile of nerves without her here and Iām so happy we could share this special day together.
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Some memories from another eventful year with the person Iām lucky enough to call my wife.
No matter who you are, life still isnāt ānormalā these days. I say Iām lucky because Natalie has not only been there to support me when Iām down, but sheās been an inspiration to me on a daily basis with her strength, compassion, and advocacy for others less fortunate. She has turned me into a better person, thatās as simple as I can put it.
Thank you @nataliepark05 for simply being you, and @boo_ju_ also told me this morning that youāre their favorite. Happy anniversary!
Itās premiere day! #TakeOutWithLisaLing is now available to stream on @hbomax . Hereās a quick clip from the episode (ep 6, āKorean American Dreamā) my mother and I are in, but I hope you watch all six episodes of this amazing series.
Thank you to @lisalingstagram and @helencho for creating such a powerful show, one that represents survival and growth of the Asian community in America. Itās an absolute honor to represent the Korean community in this episode along with incredible people like @paulysong@jbrekkie@kimchi.juice@kogiyabbq . Our hope is that fellow Asian Americans can watch this entire series and feel proud of our respective cultures instead of hiding them.
And yes, in the beginning of the show you can catch a glimpse of me singing Purple Rain in the karaoke room š¬
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at @pascual.dc for a packed night with Chef Danny Lee (@dannyleedc ), featuring Jeyuk Bokkeum shaved fresh from the trompo, pineapple kimchi salsa, and Jeyuk Coladas flowing behind the bar all night long. š„ Next up: Vol. 3 this Thursday with Chef Fernando GonzĆ”lez (@fernando_gonzalez_pitmaster ) of @2fiftytexasbbq .
Nos vemos back at the Trompo. š®
Ever wondered what strawberry cheong brings to a dish? Chef @dannyleedc explains how it adds a bright, nuanced sweetness to both our new salad and dessert.
Happy Motherās Day from our family here at Mandu š Today (and everyday), weāre celebrating the moms, grandmothers, and mother figures who fill our lives with so much love.
In this episode of #20Years20Stories, Chef @dannyleedc shares how his relationship with his Korean identity has evolved over the years, especially through the lens of food and hospitality.
Trompo Takeover Vol. 2 starts now at @pascual.dc . š®
Korean heat meets the trompo. Chef (taquero š) Danny Lee (@dannyleedc ) brings Jeyuk Bokkeum to the spit; pork shoulder marinated in gochujang, doenjang, soy, and aromatics, stacked al pastorāstyle, shaved to order, and finished with pineapple kimchi salsa.
Behind the bar: a Jeyuk Colada; raicilla, ancho chile liqueur, coconut, pineapple, lime. Smoky, tropical, unmistakably Korean in spirit.
See you soon. š„
See you this summer, Aspen! Weāre excited to be part of this yearās @foodandwine Classic ā three days of incredible chefs, tastings, and 80+ events celebrating food, wine, and everything in between.
You can catch us the morning of Friday, June 19th for the grand tasting + keep an eye out as we pop up throughout the rest of the weekend!
Grab your tickets at the link in bio ā hope to see you there.
This month, we reflect on the generations who came before us, the traditions they protected, and the paths they created for those who followed. AANHPI Month is a tribute to that legacy, and at Mandu, itās one we carry with immense gratitude and pride š°š·
Thank you @resy for featuring my familyās journey with @mandudc the past 20 years.
We opened at a time when Korean food and culture were not as prevalent as you see them today in mainstream culture here in the US. To see that we are still here 20 years later serving dishes my sister and I grew up eating in our momās kitchen is nuts to me.
I also hope this serves as a wake up call. It is RARE for a small, independent local restaurant like Mandu to have the longevity that we have had. We are here because of you all and the support you have shown over the past two decades.
We are in a time that is extremely tough for restaurants nationwide, especially local independent spots. If you have the means to dine out or order in, try to support the local shop around the corner every now and then. Your visit means the world and who knows, can help your favorite spot celebrate 20 years as well.
