Portrait of Cho Eun-hee
i. Biography
Cho Eun-hee is the head chef of the restaurant Onjium in Seoul, South Korea, where she specializes in delicate Korean royal court cuisine from the Joseon Dynasty, blending tradition with modern interpretations. Trained as a certified trainee in Korean royal court cuisine, she co-leads Onjium with researcher Park Sung-bae, reviving ancestral dishes like buckwheat naengmyeon with pheasant and Dongchimi broth for contemporary diners. Her mission is to connect past culinary nobility to future generations through elegant, nature-inspired presentations.
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