Chef
Sang Yoon

Los Angeles

About Sang Yoon

Sang Yoon is the chef and proprietor of Father’s Office gastropub and Lukshon restaurant in Los Angeles, California. He began his career in fine dining in Michelin-starred kitchens of Paris, New York, and Los Angeles including work at Chinois on Main and later as executive chef of Michael’s, Santa Monica’s famous dining destination for contemporary California cuisine.

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My Venues

Lukshon
3239 Helms Ave
Culver City, CA

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Accolades

Best Burger in the U.S. (Father's Office)
The Today Show
Best Burger in the U.S. (Father's Office)
Esquire magazine

99 Essential LA Restaurants (Father's Office)
LA Weekly
101 Best Restaurants in America
The Daily Meal
ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in LA

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Where I Go Out

Roasted chicken plate

Zankou Chicken

$$, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Little Armenia

"They really showcase how the simplest things can be so extraordinary if done right. The chicken is always moist, juicy and well seasoned. The accompaniments like the pickled turnips add lots of excitement and the garlic sauce is ridiculous."

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Sang Yoon

Lukshon, Father's Office

Double chili cheeseburger

Original Tommy's Hamburgers

$, Outdoor Seating, Burgers, Fast Food, Valley Glen

"This is the messiest burger anywhere. After a night of abusing yourself, the double chilli cheese is often the only way to cure all that ails."

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Sang Yoon

Lukshon, Father's Office

Soup dumplings

Din Tai Fung Dumpling House

$$, Outdoor Seating, Chinese, Dumplings, Dim Sum,

"As a chef, you appreciate food that takes a lot of effort and skill to make. These soup-filled dumplings are not only delicious, but they're little works of art."

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Sang Yoon

Lukshon, Father's Office

Ramen

Daikokuya

$$, Reservations, Ramen, Japanese, Downtown

"The broth for this ramen is genius. It's rich, slick, porky perfection. The depth of flavor is unmatched—it has probably been simmering for hours. Get in line and get some."

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Sang Yoon

Lukshon, Father's Office

The Godmother

Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

$, Bakery, Outdoor Seating, Deli / Bodega, Downtown

"This sandwich is an institution in itself. I grew up eating it and it still brings back memories of high school. All those different cold cuts, that perfect bread and the spicy pickled peppers? Bliss."

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Sang Yoon

Lukshon, Father's Office

Nachos with Caviar

Bar Amá

$$$, Reservations, Happy Hour, Full Bar, Modern, Mexican, Tacos, Bar, Central La

"Why I love @chefjosefcenteno After an exciting night working @allstarchefclassic #americanmastersdinner, he sends me Nachos with Caviar!"

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Sang Yoon

Lukshon, Father's Office

At My Venues

Dan Dan Noodles

Lukshon

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Asian, Art

"Spicy, porky, comforting classic noodle dish executed perfectly every time. Love the open kitchen, as we always grab lunch at the counter overlooking the hard working crew."

$$, Gastropub, Beer Bar, Wilshire Montana

"However they are prepared that day, it's a great way to start a meal at Father's Office. You can eat these for hours, but you want to make sure you save room for that juicy burger."

$$, Gastropub, Beer Bar, Wilshire Montana

"The meat has the perfect amount of age, making it a great burger. They also have an awesome beer list and a very knowledgeable staff."

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Asian, Art

"These chicken pops are perfectly crispy and have a sweetness from the kecap manis. They are the perfect companion to one of their specialty cocktails."

Chef, Pastry Chef/Baker

$$, Gastropub, Beer Bar, Wilshire Montana

"For me, the OG of the 'new' burger is still the best. Only a perfectionist like chef Sang Yoon could have created such deep satisfaction. Perfectly, but not too finely, ground dry-aged beef is cooked medium-rare and topped with a jam of caramelized onions and bacon, plus a little Gruyère, Maytag blue, and a bite of arugula. Can I have one now?"