Banchan Story offers unique Korean culinary experiences that blend cooking with cultural storytelling, from historical traditions to modern pop culture. Founded by chef Shin Kim, the program highlights the rich stories behind Korea’s beloved dishes through classes, workshops, and special events.
At Banchan Story, we bring fun culinary experiences that combine cultural stories, from history to modern pop, and tasty dishes of Korea.
We believe each little dish (called 'banchan' in Korean) has a story to tell and deserves its own little spotlight, be it a home favorite, a funny nickname, interesting historical background, or a feature in a popular Korean drama.
Shin Kim (김신정), a native of Seoul, Korea, is the founder of Banchan Story. She completed her business education at the University of Chicago MBA Program ('04) and her culinary training at the Institute of Culinary Education ('09), and subsequently refined her craft at some of New York's finest Michelin-starred restaurants, including Jean Georges, Gilt, and Adour, and premier catering establishments such as Abigail Kirsch. She has been sharing her passion for Korean food and its stories in recreational cooking classes at select locations in New York City. She has also led private workshops for corporate clients and educational institutions interested in Korean heritage, culture, and food.
Shin also helps bridge the gap of understanding between Korea and American cultures with her fluency in languages and in particular, latest culinary trends of both countries.
Past projects include:
Banchan Story
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
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