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Chef discusses journey to opening viral New York restaurant

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May 14, 2025

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Sam Yoo is a Korean-American chef and the owner of Golden Diner in New York City, where customers will line up for hours to try his viral pancakes. NBC News' Vicky Nguyen sits down with Yoo to discuss his heritage, his journey to being a chef, and his hopes for opening two new restaurants.

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