The Dave Chang Show

Dave starts the top of the show by talking about his personal journey through being punctual—and what specific type of meeting he’s been late for or missed entirely. The discussion veers into Zoom etiquette and “flexes.” Ask Dave sees Dave tackle a highly problematic practice: booking multiple restaurant reservations for the same time and canceling with minimal notice (or no-showing!). Dave walks...

Dave and Chris kick off the episode with a quick update on the goings-on in the studio. Dave answers an Ask Dave question about a couple industry terms he uses on the show and what it’s like to have extremely wealthy people dine at his restaurants. My Opinion Is Fact takes an extended look at dental hygiene—including flossing in public, what a hotel’s dental kit says about the hotel, and the foods...

Dave kicks off the episode with three things about 'Oppenheimer'—including some recommendations to help with understanding the film. Ask Dave addresses a question about where to work in the restaurant industry and how to approach a shift into a culinary career. Dave then launches into a Slice about sleeping habits, with a particular eye on pajamas, and he plays a new game where Dave, Euno, Cory, a...

Dave is reunited with Chris Ying, and they kick off the episode by talking about ice cream on a trompo (and the subsequent social media reaction) and their mutual hatred of dark chocolate. Dave also drops a hot take on one of his favorite dishes to order at Nobu (or the original Matsuhisa). The episode continues with a mini Ask Dave, covering everything from the best chef knives to order on Amazon...

Dave kicks off the segment talking about his first take, and how he misses recording with his co-host Chris Ying. Dave then sounds off on putting beer and wine on ice, and telling his friends to take the word “chef” out of their social media handles. The podcast then turns to Dave dishing on pop-up restaurants and how to identify talent. He’s then joined by screenwriter, director, producer and not...

Dave and Chris start the episode off with the Approval Matrix, where they discuss their approval (or disapproval) of various things, including Matty Matheson’s performance on 'The Bear.' They also discuss making quenelles at home and then segue into their search for a foolproof s’mores method. Guest MJ Truong of Meyer Cookware joins the episode for a discussion on human-centered design and a Top F...

Dave and Chris kick things off with a "How to Menu" of chef Jeffrey Harris’s Cincinnati restaurant, Nolia Kitchen. Things take a turn as Dave does a mini-MOIF where he declares the single greatest restaurant menu hack (when it’s available). After the break, the discussion shifts to Korean food and whether America has reached peak Korean food, transitioning into a discussion of ethnic enclaves thro...

Dave and Chris start off with an Ask Dave question, where a listener asks about the perfect first-date restaurant. Highlights include the best dinner-date restaurant, whom you should go to a Michelin-starred restaurant with, and the hidden meaning of going out for sushi. They’re joined by Ron Parker, COO of the José Andrés Group and founder of HMx, later in the episode to discuss what it takes to...

Dave and Chris open up with an observation about the true meaning of the phrase “excuse me,” before moving on to an exploration of the journey of American drinking culture and the way alcohol preferences change with age. Along the way, the two establish the “Hefeweizen Principle” (a way to point out minor degrees of cultural snobbery), before the discussion (and journey) culminates in the one drin...

Dave opens up the show with jobs he would have wanted to do if he was 22 years old, which turns into speculation on the personality traits it might take to be a pyrotechnic engineer. The show continues as Dave provides strong evidence for why everyone should stay indoors and discusses (likely related) the channels he’s watching on YouTube. Dave and Chris then discuss some hacks for how to get a re...

Dave and Chris record an episode of the podcast from the Majordomo Media Studios, where they talk about everything from proper oil handling to crab cakes. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris talk themselves into a change of heart on the Instapot. The conversation then turns to Dave talking about his neighbors, and suggesting an alternative to astrology. Afterward, they are joined by special guest writer and artist Tunde Wey to talk about Nigerian iru and the interesting numbers that led to the pricing of his new spirit, Since. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Tu...

Dave explores the decision to go to culinary school, including alternatives to the system in countries outside of the U.S. The episode also goes over Chris’s forays into the gym (and Dave, the personal trainer?), as well as a new segment where the hosts read bad Yelp reviews. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Learn more about y...

It’s a double-guest extravaganza as The Ringer senior staff writer Kevin O’Connor joins Dave and Chris to talk about Nikola Jokic’s recent NBA championship win, and how to identify talent. Later, writer (and Chris’s first boss out of college!) Andrew Leland joins the pod to talk about his experience with retinitis pigmentosa and common misconceptions about blind people. Host: Dave Chang and Chris...

Dave kicks off the show with a serious conundrum faced by couples everywhere: the optimal time to fart in front of your partner. Chris, Cory, Euno, and Victoria all weigh in with their answers. The episode continues with an NBA edition of Theoretical Dinner Guest, where the group names the Starting Five of Dinner Guests from throughout NBA history. The episode wraps up with Dave’s story about recr...

Dave introduces a segment called Slice with Chris and Euno, where he talks about moments from his life that raise questions. He talks about the unique phenomenon of kindness and consideration found in a Southwest Airlines boarding line. He also introduces his “friendship score” and promptly deducts points from people who use neck pillows. The conversation then turns to his experience at the Apple...

Dave, Chris, and Euno sit down for a mailbag episode that covers a range of topics, including what would go into a hypothetical MDM vending machine. Things take a turn when Dave and Chris describe their misadventures with teaching their kids how to read. Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Euno Lee Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad c...

Dave describes his experience with the Apple Vision Pro, including all of the applications he can envision (and some he can’t even conceive). He continues to speculate about the headset’s effect on the future of entertainment and doubles down on how experiential eating is the future of restaurants. Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Euno Lee Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Ma...

Dave and Chris recap their time cooking with Lil Nas X onstage at BottleRock Napa. They also recap some of their recent travel experiences and their time overbuying chicken at a Lakers game. They pivot to a discussion about their evolutions in the ways they think about cooking and maturing as a chef. They wrap up with a discussion of their top five summer foods. Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Pro...

Dave and Chris discuss the ideal summer playlist and debate the appropriate vibe for summer. The two then discuss Hall of Fame moments in food, where Chris takes partial credit for the invention of “spillover nachos,” and they explore the incredible stories behind foods we take for granted. Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee Learn mor...

Summer is upon us! Dave, Chris, and Euno take a deep dive into optimal grilling foods and argue why hamburgers don’t make the list. They stay focused on the hamburger as they discuss optimal burger toppings. Plus, an interesting note from Chris about how a burger should feel as you eat it (note: pay attention to the bread!). The episode then turns to the next big thing in hamburgers—a simple but g...

Dave talks about getting seated at possibly the worst table he’s ever seen. The discussion turns to the politics of restaurant tables and the best solution for navigating them, including the 'Pretty Woman' move. The discussion then turns to the trend of experiential restaurants with a particular focus on teppanyaki, and other cuisines that might benefit from a similar treatment of food as performa...

Dave kicks off the episode by talking about his eating experience in Taiwan. Chris and Euno marvel at the menu at Taiwanese Pizza Hut. Dave talks about famous dinner guests, and Chris and Euno add memorable celebrity dining stories. The episode concludes with an epic In the Weeds story from Dave at a previous Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Euno Lee Producers:...

Dave and Chris are joined by Euno to debate whether culinary inventions should have intellectual property protection. Plus, Chris follows up on the tragic conclusion of his Luv2Eat order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a How to Menu extravaganza as Dave and Chris talk about how to look at and break down a menu in general, before applying it to Kwame Onwuachi’s critically acclaimed restaurant, Tatiana. Dave talks about stumbling upon a great crepe invention, and the show wraps up with Dave and Chris trying to figure out a Thai food order for Ying’s family from Luv2eat Thai Bistro. Host: Dave Chang & Chris Yi...