Date of birth: August 05, 1977 (Age: 49 as of September 2026)
Full name: David Chang
Born place: Vienna, Virginia, USA
Height: 5 ft 93 in (176 cm) approximately
Weight: 198 lbs (90 kg) approximately
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Dark Brown
David Chang was born on August 5, 1977, in Washington, Virginia. He studied religious studies at Trinity College and worked in restaurant kitchens before opening Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York.
Chang built the Momofuku restaurant group and became known for the podcast and television series Ugly Delicious, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and The Next Thing You Eat. He has written the memoir Eat a Peach and continues to develop food-media projects.
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Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
