
Bong Le Jo
8282
Chef Bong Le Jo is the chef-owner of 8282, located in Lower East Side. He was born in Korea and came to New York when he was 13 years old with his older brother to meet his mom for the first time. He grew up in Sunnyside, Queens. In his early 20s, he began work... READ MORE
Chef Bong Le Jo is the chef-owner of 8282, located in Lower East Side. He was born in Korea and came to New York when he was 13 years old with his older brother to meet his mom for the first time. He grew up in Sunnyside, Queens. In his early 20s, he began work in hospitality and the nightlife scene as a server in K-town, before working his way up to a managerial position. When he met his now wife, Jee, she convinced him to train in the kitchen. He focused his culinary training in French and Japanese cuisines at Perry St., Le Cirque, Dovetail, Neta, and Kissaki. 8282 has received the Bib Gourmand in 2023, and continues to introduce elevated modern Korean food in LES.
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