As the chef / owner of beloved NYC institutions mŏkbar and Ms. Yoo, Chef Esther is no stranger to celebrating Korean-American food. She grew up cooking traditional Korean food with her Korean-native grandmother – and those memories still serve as inspiration to her work in the kitchen.
ORIGIN STORY
Sessy is a reflection of Chef Esther’s Korean-American heart.
Chef Esther helped pioneer modern Korean-American food in NYC through her restaurants – and is finally bringing her chef’s touch to your pantry.
It has always been her dream to bring Korean food into American homes in a real way, and that starts with the essentials. As a chef, she knows that culinary expertise is always built on the basics – so that’s where Sessy starts.
Legit Korean-American pantry staples – all made with a chef’s kiss.
When she’s not spending time with her family or working on Sessy, Chef Esther can be found on your screens! She hosts the renowned show “Heat Eaters” by First We Feast, and is a frequent competitor / judge on the Food Network.
Sessy is so grateful to be working with Sempio to craft our Korean-American pantry essentials. Sempio has a rich heritage steeped in tradition, as Korea’s oldest and #1 household food brand.
