At the height of the pandemic, Momofuku CEO Marguerite Zabar Mariscal pivoted to pantry staples. And maybe saved the company.
Yu said he has “a lot of appreciation” for Chang and Momofuku. The first cook book he owned was written by Chang, he said, and the restaurant has been influential, particularly in the ramen world.
She is founder and co-owner with Momofuku of Milk Bar and serves as its chef and chief executive officer. Christina Tosi is a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author.