Culinary Class Wars Season 2: Here Are the 20 White Spoon Chefs and Restaurants From Netflix Korea's Hit Show

Netflix Korea's been on a hot streak with global hits ranging from "Squid Game" to viral reality franchises like "Single's Inferno" and "Physical 100". But there's one show quietly becoming a heavyweight in its own right, "Culinary Class Wars".

Back for Season 2, "Culinary Class Wars" is part reality competition and part cultural experiment, pitting 100 chefs against each other in a battle of skill, creativity, and resourcefulness. Divided into two class, 'black spoons' (well-established but less-known chefs) and 'white spoons' (famous chefs with local and international accolades like running Michelin star restaurants, it's K-food meets social commentary, served at full boil.

Check out this comprehensive list of the "Culinary Class Wars: Season 2" white spoonchefs and their restaurants.

Ahn Sung Jae is the owner of Mosu restaurant with locations in both Seoul and Hong Kong. Mosu Seoul is a 3-star Michelin restaurant.

Restaurants: Mosu Seoul, Mosu Hong Kong

Signature dishes: Abalone Taco

Baek Jong Won is known as one of the most commercially successful, famous chefs in Korea. With a number of chain restaurants across several types of cuisine including Asian and Western food, and an expansive portfolio including coffee shops and convenience store ready-meals, Baek Jong Won is one of the most publicly visible chefs associated with Korea.

Restaurant: Several

Signature dish: Several

Kim Geon is a chef and restaurant owner of several establishments including the one-star Michelin restaurant Goryori Ken. He specializes in Japanese cuisine.

Restaurant: Goryori Ken, Ichie, Hoehyeon Cafe

Signature dish: Menchi-katsu

Hidden chef Choi Kang Rok, and the overall winner of the "Culinary Class Wars Season 2" show, is also known as the winner of "Masterchef Korea Season 2".

Signature dish: Braised seafood dishes

Hou Deok Juk is a legendary Chinese cuisine chef who has been cooking for over 57 years. He is currently the head chef at the The Ambassador Seoul Pullman one-star Michelin restaurant Hobin.

Restaurant: Hobin

Signature dish: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (a Chinese dish)

Im Seong Keun gained popularity through a number of cooking variety show appearances. He also owns the brand Hansik Daechan which specializes in selling banchan (반찬 - Korean side dishes).

Jung Ho Young is a famous first-generation chef in Korea who is well-known for his appearances on "Please Take Care of my Refrigerator"

Restaurant: Caden

Signature dish: Fried conger eel

Venerable Sun Jae is a monk known for spreading the culture of Buddhist temple-style Korean food.

Signature dishes: Lotus root sandwiches, mushroom steak, tofu curry, temple-style jjajangmyeon (black been noodles)

Cheon Sang Hyun is a former head chef at the Blue House (better known as Cheongwadae or 청와대 in Korean), who now specializes in Chinese cuisine.

Restaurant: Chunsang

Representative dishes: Jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork), and Seafood Jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup).

Choi Yu Gang is the owner-chef of the Michelin restaurant Kojacha. The restaurant concept comes from blending Korean (Ko), Japanese (Ja), and Chinese (Cha from 차이나 (Cha-i-na) in Korean) to create fusion dishes. It is a 2023 Michelin restaurant.

Restaurant: Kojacha

Signature dish: Fushion dishes

Jennie Walldén is a Korean-Swedish chef and describes herself as a food lover and sommelier. She is the founder and owner of FNB brands and boasts a big following on social media, too.

FNB brands: Uma, Namu Restaurant, Gaji Bar

Hidden chef Kim Do Yun owns a number of restaurants including the 1-star Michelin restaurant Yun Seoul.

Restaurant: Yun Seoul, Myeon Seoul, Seoyeon Forest

Signature dish: Fresh vegan perilla oil noodles

Kim Hee Eun runs Soul alongside her husband, Chef Yoon Dae Hyun. The restaurant puts a twist on traditional Korean cuisine. She's also associated with another Italian restaurant.

Restaurant: Eggnflour Pasta, SOUL Korean Dining

Signature dish: Red shrimp ink pasta

Kim Sung Woon is a chef based in Taean, Chungcheongnam, South Korea, who owns two restaurants. He's known for cooking with ingredients that his parents farmed directly.

Restaurant: Table For Four, Pocha For Four

Lee Geum Hee was the first 5-star hotel female lead chef in Korea. At the moment, she works at the Mayfield Seoul restaurant Bongraeheon.

Restaurant: Bongraeheon

Signature dish: Grilled dishes

Lee Jun is a founder and executive chef of 4 restaurants, including Soigné which is a 2-star Michelin fine dining restaurant. Majority of his restaurants specialize in European dining.

Restaurants: Soigné, Doughroom Seorae, Doughroom Gwanghwamun, Rudbeckia

Signature dish: Seorae snails (available at Soigné)

Park Hyo Nam is a Korean culinary master and has even received honors from the French government. He creates fushion dishes that blend Korean and French influence. He's the head chef of Congdu FNC which specializes in bean-based dishes.

Restaurant: Congdu Myeongdong

Signature dish: Bean-based dishes

Raymon Kim has a long list of experiences as a head chef and executive chef for many restaurants including Table on the Moon.

Signature dish: Meat-based dishes

Sam Kim is the chef-patron of his company, including two Italian restaurants.

Restaurant: Osteria Sam Kim, Trattoria Sam Kim

Signature dish: Anchovy oil pasta, Hanwoo truffle lasagna

Chef Sim Sung Chul is the chef and owner of several restaurants. He has also worked in Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.

Restaurant: Kochi, Mari, Hwaro, GUI Steakhouse, Don Don, Marine

Song Hoon Park specializes in dishes made from pork and also owns a bakery in Jeju-do, South Korea.

Restaurant: Crown Pig, Hyde Bread

Signature dish: Pork-based dishes

Son Jong Won is the lead chef of two restaurants, L'Amant Secret (at the L'Escape Hotel) and Eatanic Garden (at the Josun Palace Hotel in Seoul). He is better known for his appearances on the show "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator"

Restaurant: L'Amant Secret, Eatanic Garden

Signature dish: Hanwoo bulgogi, Korean seafood course menu

Who is your favorite "Culinary Class Wars 2" white spoon chef on the list? Let us know in the comments!