Rachel Yang
Seattle Restaurateur and Chef of Joule and Revel
Her food defies expectation and simple definition, and has earned her a reputation as an innovator and creative force.
Rachel Yang, a multiple James Beard Award nominee for the Best Northwest chef and the Outstanding chef, is known for her singular culinary vision that artfully blends a love of bold, unexpected flavors with classic technique. Her food defies expectation and simple definition, and has earned her a reputation as an innovator and creative force. Yang’s food is beloved by seasoned, adventurous diners and often considered a revelation by newcomers eager to expand their palates. Her cuisine is informed equally by her personal history as a Korean native as well as her kitchen experience at Michelin starred restaurants in NYC.
Along with her co-chef and husband, Seif Chirchi, Yang owns two Seattle restaurants: Joule, a contemporary Korean steakhouse that was named one of 2013’s Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appetite Magazine, and Revel, a lively, casual space for street food-style comfort food.
