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The Dave Chang Show

Dave Chang has a few questions. Besides being the chef of the Momofuku restaurants and the creator and host of Netflix’s "Ugly Delicious," Dave is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. In ranging conversations that cover everything from the creative process to his guest’s guiltiest pleasures, Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.

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46:52

DCS Lab: Schnitzel Take 2

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/04/09

Dave wasn't thrilled with the results of his last take on schnitzel with a salsa-seca crust, so it's time to revise. This time, Dave takes schnitzel inspired by a Los Angeles restaurant and makes it even more Los Angeles-inspired by making it gluten-free.He also makes a delicious lemon puree as a pairing, as well as crispy cabbage, as one might see with a tonkatsu. Dave makes a bulldog sauce as well. Let's see if this version is up to Dave's standards and is ready to be served to our upcoming guest,

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69:33

Tteok Mandu Guk, Traitors, and Being Korean American...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/04/06

It's a steaming hot day, but Dave makes a celebratory dish of tteok mandu guk, a Korean rice cake and dumpling soup, for his guest, singer and actor Eric Nam.They discuss being Korean American today and how much has changed since they were young, their Korean language proficiency, and, of course, Eric's recent stint on Traitors.Dave and Eric talk about their favorite Korean foods, how great banchan is, and why the dishes of gimbap and hoe might take off in the future.Find Eric Nam on

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70:51

Braised Tofu, A5 Wagyu Steak, Aging, and Laughter...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/04/02

Dave cooks a protein-focused dish for a "master of meat": actor, comedian, & host Joel McHale...but Dave doesn't cook red meat like Joel may be used to.After having some of Dave's delicious Wu's Garden-inspired braised tofu, Joel hops (literally) into the kitchen to make a gorgeous Miyazaki A5 wagyu steak. Amongst the cooking, Dave and Joel debate how often you should eat meat, talk about getting older and their health, and reveal why some people call Joel's home "Crazy House" (Hint: Joel

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62:40

Hot and Sour Egg Drop Soup, Cooking with Lemons, and...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/03/30

Dave completes his Greek avgolemono-to-Chinese sour egg drop soup journey with a final iteration of lemony chicken soup. He makes it for a friend of the show, culinary consultant on Dinner Time Live, Marc Johnson.Marc and Dave talk about the process of getting a dish from its initial to its final version, how they met, Marc's career path, and Marc's recent marathon.They also compare their different ways of thinking about food and how they develop dishes when faced with constraints.Watch Dinner Time

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51:39

DCS Creative Lab: Sour Egg Drop Soup and Tteok Mandu Guk

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/03/26

In this DCS Creative Lab session, Dave tests two dishes that will make their way to the counter soon for future guests. Dave further iterates on a dish he served to Chris Bianco, the Greek lemon-and-chicken-based avgolemono. Now, he's taking it to China for a version of sour egg drop soup. Dave also pivots a dish to an impromptu tteok mandu guk, a Korean rice cake and dumpling soup.How will these dishes turn out? Only one way to find out!Watch our previous episode with avgolemono served for Chris

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45:28

Avgolemono, Chicken and Rice, and Caesar Salad With...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/03/23

Dave tries his hand at a Greek dish, avgolemono, and turns it into 3 dishes for a surprise drop-in guest, chef-owner of BIANCO restaurants, Chris Bianco.They talk about pressure cookers, the ultimate Italian soups, and lemon-forward food, amongst other topics. Dave finishes with an idea to take this dish from Greece to another country in a future episode. Learn more about Bianco: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/ Host: Dave Chang Guests: Chris Bianco Majordomo Media Producer: David

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57:13

DCS Creative Lab: Braised Tofu and Schnitzel

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/03/19

On this DCS Creative Lab, Dave tests dishes that might make their way to the counter soon for future guests.He tests out a braised tofu dish that he plans to serve to a big carnivore. Dave also tests out a chicken schnitzel based on an L.A. hot spot, but with his own salsa-seca-inspired twist. Find out how each dish turns out, and tune in to upcoming episodes to see how he changed and improved the dishes in their next iterations. Watch Dinner Time Live:

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73:49

The Best French Fries at Home, New Mexico Green Chile...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/03/16

Dave makes a version of New Mexico green chile stew for his friend, chef and scientist Chris Young.Chris also walks Dave through how to make the best french fries at home—from the freezer! Dave and Chris talk about their mindsets regarding the intersection of food and science, what they look for in restaurants now that they're older, and taking creative risks. Learn more about Chris Young Cooks: https://chrisyoungcooks.com/ Watch Chris Young's videos on YouTube:

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91:38

Oxtails, "Chicken 66," and Science With Krishna...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/03/12

Dave makes Jamaican oxtails and "Chicken 66," an amalgamation of Chicken 65 and chilli chicken, for two smart guests: Lester Nare and physicist Krishna Choudhary, cohosts of one of his favorite podcasts, From First Principles. They talk about how they began their journeys in science, formed a friendship, and found a podcast format that works for both them and the layperson listener. They also discuss why science is important overall, Dave's unified theory of deliciousness, fresh spices versus

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57:08

Succotash Meets Spätzle, Doing Media as a Chef, and...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/03/09

Dave talks about his first experiences with TV and media as a chef and how that indirectly led to Lucky Peach.Dave then MacGyver's off-the-cuff, making a dish of succotash and spätzle, and inadvertently finding a cultural link between them and Brunswick stew. He finishes by answering an Ask Dave about his favorite chili pepper. Learn more about Fallow UK: https://fallowrestaurant.com/ Watch our episode with Chef Jeremy Fox:

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50:13

Dave's Trip to Paris, Great Meals He Had, and Cooking...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/03/05

Dave has returned from a lovely trip to Paris and has plenty to say about it.He talks about where he ate, such as the incredible Maison Sota, which he thinks deserves more praise, and the great Bruno Verjus, with Bruno's unique story. Dave also discusses where he didn't get to eat, but would love to support. Dave also talks about how Paris is changing before he answers an Ask Dave about cooking from scratch in restaurants and at home. Learn more about Maison Sota:

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57:32

Italian Sunday Dinner, Betting, and Inappropriate...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/03/02

Dave makes an Italian Sunday dinner of braciola and red sauce for "Cousin Sal" Iacono, sports gambling enthusiast and prankster. Dave also surprises Sal with two dishes that Dave didn't make, including his favorite sandwich in Los Angeles.The duo discusses a buffet's worth of topics, from GLP-1s to sandwiches, sports betting to why Vegas is struggling, and hot dog–eating contests. They finish with a game of Inappropriate Dinner Conversations, which gets a little NSFW and a lot

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68:01

Chicken Divan, Being Curious, and Meaningful Dishes...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/02/26

Dave makes an incredibly unlikely dish for him to make: a casserole. Dave has Oscar and Emmy-winning writer/director Cord Jefferson as his guest and makes chicken divan to try to bring him back to his childhood. The duo talk their recent trip to Las Vegas together, Cord's unusual route to where he is today, and their philosophies on failure and success. They talk about maintaining a worldly curiosity, trying new things, and how learning what you don't like can be just as important as learning

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36:36

Gumbo, New Orleans, and a Pop Quiz With a Surprise...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/02/23

Dave made a special gumbo recipe for a guest ... but got a different guest than he bargained for, and one he knows very well.He and his new guest talk off the cuff about the differences between jambalaya and gumbo, discuss how New Orleans has the most distinct food culture of any U.S. city, and debate which city best represents the food of the South, all while acknowledging a lack of expertise. They finish with a quick atlas of where to eat in New Orleans. Watch 'Dinner Time Live':

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69:53

Shabu-Shabu, the Great Chef Corey Lee and Benu, and...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/02/19

Dave turns a solo episode into a shabu-shabu meal with our pal Chris Ying.They talk about the beauty of dishes like shabu-shabu, whether they like fish balls, and how Dave makes a delicious sauce for the dish. The duo then talks about Dave's recent trip to San Francisco, Chef Corey Lee and his restaurants, and both the admiration and ire Corey causes in Dave... for being so dang good. Learn more about Haidilao: https://www.haidilao-inc.com/us Learn more about Benu:

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62:10

Breakfast Burritos, Clay Pot Rice, Filming Food, and...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/02/12

Dave has director and filmmaker David Ma in the studio, who is known for his amazing work with food on-screen.Dave makes an unusual pairing of delicious dishes for David: a breakfast burrito and clay pot rice. See if he can nail them both ... or neither? The duo discusses how David Ma made the leap from advertising to filmmaking, as well as how he innovated his personal style of shooting food. They also compare notes on perfect imperfection, Japan, and craft services on film sets. Check

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29:22

Dried Squid: The Next Big Thing (After the Next Big...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/02/09

Dave makes a quick snack that you might see more and more often in the coming years: dried squid. He talks about the rising amount of cephalopods in the ocean, the specific umami and texture of squid, and ponders if it might be coming to more and more grocery store shelves near you. He also answers an Ask Dave about London eating, and general dining strategy when on a short trip in a new place. Learn more about San Ho Won: https://www.sanhowon.com/ Learn more about St. JOHN:

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56:04

Chinese Chicken Salad and Inappropriate Dinner...

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/02/05

Dave is joined by friend of the show and host of Recipe Club Chris Ying and producer (young) David Meyer.Dave serves a Chinese chicken salad and some leftover jangjorim. Then the trio dives into some real Inappropriate Dinner Conversations in a new game version that reveals a lot about the three contestants. Get a copy of Jacob Soboroff's book 'Firestorm': https://www.harpercollins.com/products/firestorm-jacob-soboroff?variant=43816964096034 Watch 'Chrissy & Dave Dine Out':

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56:12

Jangjorim, Balance, and a Dream Last Meal Rotation

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/02/02

Dave cooks jangjorim, a Korean braised dish usually served as a side, but that Dave thinks could be an entree and a star. He also discusses how to know when rice is properly washed, as well as the difference between mu radish and daikon (amongst other Korean and Japanese foods). Dave finishes the episode by answering an Ask Dave about who he would want as company for his dream last meal and his answer is...surprising. Learn more about The Sergeantsville Inn:

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42:54

Potato Jeon, or Which Foods Hold Value to Us

The Dave Chang Show ·

2026/01/29

Dave makes a delicious, two-ingredient dish that he hasn't had since he was a child: potato jeon.Along the way, he makes a second unusual potato dish that his grandmother loved, talks about both of his grandmothers, and reflects on the value we place on certain foods—and how much the value is shaped by our personal experiences. Dave closes with an Ask Dave about when servers don't write down your orders. Host: Dave Chang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe

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