Chef Sang Yoon

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Sang Yoon is the chef and proprietor of the acclaimed gastropub Father’s Office and soon-to-open Helms Bakery in Los Angeles. Yoon began his career in fine dining in Michelin-starred kitchens of Paris, New York, and Los Angeles including work at Chinois on Main and later as executive chef of Michael’s, Santa Monica’s famous dining destination for contemporary California cuisine.

In 2000, Yoon opened his first restaurant, Father’s Office, which became known for initiating the gastropub movement in L.A. Father’s Office is critically acclaimed for its extensive and rotating signature craft brew selection of local and small-batch varieties and has become synonymous with the proprietary “Office Burger” which has been hailed as the country’s best burger by the TODAY show and Esquire magazine.

In 2011, Yoon returned to fine dining with the debut of Lukshon, a modern restaurant dedicated to creative Southeast Asian flavors and was named one of the top 5 restaurants in Los Angeles by food critic Jonathan Gold. This summer, Yoon will resurrect LA’s iconic Helm’s Bakery in its original landmark location with a modern approach including a bakery focusing on classic American favorites as well as a market and restaurant with flavors inspired by Los Angeles’ cultural melting pot.