Where is the restaurant of Chef Lee Ha-seong? New York, military, age, Instagram, marriage

We've compiled the most frequently asked questions about Chef Lee Ha-seong, the "Cooking Monster" star of "Black and White Chef 2," including his age, education, military service, the location of his New York restaurant, Oyatte, Instagram, and even his marital status. This is a comprehensive compilation of the most frequently asked questions since the show aired.

1. Summary of the basic profile of the cooking monster Lee Ha-seong

Let's start with the most frequently searched basic information about Cooking Monster Lee Ha-seong.

 

 

Name: Lee Ha-seong
Born: 1988 (38 years old as of 2026)
Nationality: South Korea
Education: Hyejeon University, Hotel Culinary Arts Department / The Culinary Institute of America
Height: Estimated to be about 182cm
Religion: Catholic
MBTI: Undisclosed
Marriage: Single
Instagram: @hasunglee

 

Contrary to his broadcast image, many people say that he is actually very delicate and introverted.

2. Why was everyone afraid of Lee Ha-seong's career as a cooking monster?

The reason Chef Lee Ha-seong is called a 'cooking monster' is not simply because of his character.
Just looking at his career, it's easy to understand why other chefs were nervous.

Here is a summary of my major career:

 

Gramercy Tavern in New York

Geranium, Copenhagen, Denmark (Michelin 3 stars)

Atomics, a fine Korean dining restaurant in New York (Michelin two-star, opening member and chef de cuisine)

The French Laundry, California, USA (Michelin 3-star, sous chef)

 

In particular, The French Laundry is a world-class fine dining restaurant led by Thomas Keller.
The fact that he has risen to the position of sous chef here already proves his skills.

3. Where is the restaurant of the famous chef Lee Ha-seong? Oyatte in New York.

This was the question that came up most often after the broadcast.
“Where on earth is the restaurant of Cooking Monster Lee Ha-seong?”

 

Chef Lee Ha-seong plans to open his first restaurant, Oyatte, in Manhattan, New York, in the spring of 2026.

Restaurant Name: Oyatte

Location: Murray Hill, Manhattan, New York, near Grand Central, E 39th Street

Features: The former location of the Japanese fine dining restaurant 'Kajitsu'

Concept: Creative fine dining beyond Korean cuisine.

Special feature: Ingredients will be sourced directly from dedicated farms.

 

For your information, this place used to be a place where many talented Japanese restaurants came in and then closed down.
In the industry, it is secretly called a “difficult position,” so it is attracting more attention.
So, there are many reactions among fans saying, “I hope Chef Lee Ha-seong breaks that jinx.”

4. Has Chef Lee Ha-seong served in the military?

This part also has a fairly high search volume.
Chef Lee Ha-seong is known to have fulfilled his military service obligation, having completed it before beginning his culinary career overseas.
However, details of military service or positions have not been disclosed.

5. Cooking Monster Lee Ha-seong's Marriage and Dating

To conclude, I am single.

 

 

Marriage: Single

Dating rumors: Nothing officially known

There is almost no mention of love on TV or social media.
It seems like he is currently pouring all his energy into preparing for the opening of Oyat and cooking.

 

6. Lee Ha-seong's current position after Black and White Chef 2

 

In Black and White Chef 2, Lee Ha-seong missed out on the final victory, but
He made it to the finals and left a mark as a chef who left both his skills and his story.

Finalist

Intense character + emotional cooking

A natural connection to the story of the opening of Oyat after the broadcast

That may be why there are quite a few reviews that say, “He is a chef who is more memorable than winning.”

 

To sum up

Cooking Monster Lee Ha-seong
He is not a character for broadcasting, but a chef who has already been proven on the world stage.
He is currently preparing to open his own restaurant in New York.

 

Black and White Chef 2 is just the beginning,
It is highly likely that the real story will unfold in Oyat in the future.

 

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q1. Where is the restaurant of Cooking Monster Lee Ha-seong?
A. Oyatte is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026 in the area around E 39th Street near Grand Central in Murray Hill, Manhattan, New York.

 

Q2. Is Chef Lee Ha-seong married?
A. As of 2026, he is single and has not made any public dating rumors or announced marriage.

 

Q3. How old is Chef Lee Ha-seong?
A. Born in 1988, I am 38 years old as of 2026.

 

Q4. What is Chef Lee Ha-seong's Instagram account?
A. My Instagram ID is @hasunglee.

 

Q5. Chef Lee Ha-seong, have you served in the military?
A. It is known that he has fulfilled his military service obligation, but the specific details of his service have not been disclosed.

 

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