Corey Lee is a Korean-American chef best known as the founder and head chef of Benu, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco. He previously served as head chef at The French Laundry under Thomas Keller. He authored the cookbook 'Benu' (2015), which documents the cuisine of his flagship restaurant, blending Korean culinary traditions with French fine dining techniques. He has been recognized as one of the most accomplished chefs in the United States, earning multiple James Beard Award nominations.