Edward Lee is an American chef. He was born in Brooklyn, New York after his parents emigrated to the U.S. from South Korea. He graduated from New York University with a bachelor's degree in English Literature.

At age 11, he was introduced to cooking by his grandmother and he began cooking professionally at age 22. He traveled the world learning new techniques and cooking ingredients.
In 2002, he settled in Louisville, Kentucky where he began working at the restaurant 610 Magnolia. He combines the flavors of his South Korean heritage and the culinary traditions and ingredients of the southern United States including sorghum, ham, and bourbon. He owns 5 restaurants (including 610 Magnolia) and is a consulting chef in several others.

He appeared in several cooking shows in the U.S. and, in 2024, decided to compete in "Culinary Class Wars", where he finished in 2nd place.

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