Corey Lee is one of the most talented chefs in America. He’s a master technician and a creative wunderkind, cooking on a different level than almost anyone else in the country. Dinner at his three Michelin star San Francisco restaurant Benu is an unrivaled experience—a tasting menu comprised of a cuisine unique to Lee, which reveals his Korean heritage, influences from work and travel, and his interpretation of the modern American food experience.
Corey Lee ***
Michelin rated: 3 Michelin stars (Benu, San Francisco)
World’s 50 Best rated: Listed
Type of Cuisine: Asian-influenced modern American
Specialties: Fusion of Korean, Chinese, and Western culinary traditions
Special skills: Technical precision and multicultural creativity
Wine&Food pairing: Yes
Chef at restaurant: Benu, San Francisco
Land of birth: South Korea€€€