AWARDS + ACCOLADES *** James Beard Foundation Awards Michelin 2016 Publication of the Year – Lucky Peach 2009 - 2018 2 Stars – Ko 2016 Food Blog – Lucky Peach 2015 Outstanding Pastry Chef – Christina Tosi Michelin Bib Gourmand 2014 Who's Who of Food and Beverage – David Chang 2009 - 2018 Ssäm Bar 2014 MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award 2008 - 2018 Noodle Bar “I Placed a Jar in Tennessee,” Lucky Peach, Issue 7 2014 Profile – "A Day on Long Island with Alex Lee,” The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Lucky Peach, Issue 9 (2013 - 2015) 2016 Two Hats – Seiōbo 2014 Humor – “On the Trail with Wylie,” Lucky Peach, Issue 9 2015 Best Bar Restaurant– Seiōbo 2014 Personal Essay – “Dick Soup,” Lucky Peach, Issue 8 2014 Sommelier of the Year – Richard Hargreave 2014 Food and Culture – "America, Your Food Is So Gay,” 2013 Best New Restaurant – Seiōbo Lucky Peach, Issue 7 2012 Chef of the Year Nomination – Ben Greeno 2013 Outstanding Chef – David Chang 2013 Personal Essay – "London Town," Lucky Peach, Issue 5 The Australian 2013 TV Program On Location – The Mind of a Chef 2012 Hottest Restaurant of the Year – Seiōbo 2012 Rising Star Chef of the Year – Christina Tosi 2012 Outstanding Chef Nomination – David Chang Gourmet Traveller 2010 Cookbook Nomination – Momofuku 2015 3 out of 3 stars - Seiōbo 2009 Best New Restaurant – Ko 2014 Restaurant of the Year – Seiōbo 2008 Best Chef, New York City – David Chang 2014 The Top 100 Restaurant Guide (#1/100) – Seiōbo 2007 Best New Restaurant Nomination – Ssäm Bar 2013 New Restaurant of the Year – Seiōbo 2007 Rising Star Chef of the Year – David Chang 2013 Sommelier of the Year Nomination – Richard Hargreave 2013 Best New Talent Nomination – Ben Greeno New York Magazine 2015 3 Stars – Ko Time Out Sydney 2010 Best New Restaurant – Má Pêche 2013 New Restaurant of the Year – Seiōbo 2010 Best New Chef – Má Pêche 2009 Best New Restaurant – Ko Gault & Millau Sydney Restaurant Guide 2008 4 Stars – Ko 2014 5 Hats(19/20) – Seiōbo 2007 3 Stars – Ssäm Bar 2007 Best New Restaurant – Ssäm Bar The Globe and Mail 2004 Critics’ Pick – Noodle Bar 2012 4 Stars – Shōtō 2012 3 ½ Stars – Daishō The New York Times 2012 Cheap Eats Pick – Noodle Bar Toronto 2015 3 Stars - Ko 2010 Top Pick, 2 Stars – Má Pêche Additional Awards & Accolades – David Chang 2008 Best New Restaurant – Ko New York Observer – Top 100 Influencers in New York City 2008 3 Stars – Ko Fortune – 40 Under 40 2008 Best New Restaurant Dish – Ko White Guide – Global Gastronomy Award 2008 Top Pick, 3 Stars – Ssäm Bar Crain’s New York – 40 Under 40 2007 Best New Restaurant – Ssäm Bar TIME Magazine – 2010 TIME 100 2005 Top Pick – Noodle Bar Rolling Stone – 100 People Changing America 2011, 2012 Best Seller List – Lucky Peach, Issues 2, 3 Esquire – 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century 2010 Best Seller List – Momofuku GQ – Chef of the Year Bon Appétit – Chef of the Year The S. Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants Food & Wine – Best New Chef (2011 - 2017); 2018 #62 – Ko 2009 - 2014 #64 – Ssäm Bar 2013 #89 – Seiōbo Bon Appétit 20 Most Important Restaurants in America 2013 #1 – Momofuku (collectively) .