Leah Cohen
Pig & Khao
Leah Cohen is the chef-owner of the highly acclaimed Pig & Khao in New York City, which recently moved to the Upper West Side. She gained a national following after appearing on TV, making her breakthrough on Bravo’s hit show Top Chef, and has since appeared on various Food Network shows including Beat Bobby Flay,... READ MORE
Leah Cohen is the chef-owner of the highly acclaimed Pig & Khao in New York City, which recently moved to the Upper West Side. She gained a national following after appearing on TV, making her breakthrough on Bravo’s hit show Top Chef, and has since appeared on various Food Network shows including Beat Bobby Flay, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Tournament of Champions.
Early in her career, Cohen honed her skills in Michelin-starred kitchens, working alongside some of the world’s best chefs. Her Filipino heritage and regular visits to the region heavily influence her cooking style, which combines authentic Southeast Asian flavors with classical Western techniques.
In 2012, Cohen opened the beloved Pig & Khao, a 74-seat restaurant that has garnered praise from a number of sources including The New York Times, New York Magazine, and The Huffington Post. In December 2024, she brought the restaurant uptown, to Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Beyond her success on Food Network, Cohen also appears as a culinary expert on popular morning shows like “The TODAY Show” and “Good Morning America.” She has also showcased her talents on seasons 1 and 2 of PBS’s “Great American Chef.”
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