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Tiny Chef Tiny Chef is a Korean-inspired street food operation proudly and currently operating in STL Korean inspired street food made fresh from Tiny Chef!
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Got sick in Korea.
10/12/2026

Got sick in Korea.

During Chuseok, my family went to visit my Keune Imo (older Aunt) and my Imo Boo (Aunt's husband) at their house in the ...
10/09/2026

During Chuseok, my family went to visit my Keune Imo (older Aunt) and my Imo Boo (Aunt's husband) at their house in the countryside of Gwangju. They have a small farm and there's something so natural about their home, it almost feels effortless though I know how hard they work.

Each row of Napa cabbage is pristine. The pumpkin vines create a tunnel and you can just pop one right off. They even have a jujube tree out front, and I got to pick and eat my first fresh jujube! My Imo Boo made sure to put his TC shirt on before our arrival. Having my family representing my small business on the other side of the world always makes my heart flutter and I'm so grateful by their support. We all shared a meal and laughed a lot.

Then there something happened. My Imo Boo's mother passed away as we were making the 4 hour drive back to Seoul. We got up early the next day, piled back into the car; this time all in black and with heavy hearts. His Omma was old and lived a long life but even so, no one can be fully prepared for a loved ones passing.

This was the first traditional Korean funeral I've ever attended. Her passing brought the entire extended family together. I got to meet all my cousins, other Imo's and more. All of them were aware of me, and the looks of joy and tears of being able to finally embrace one another was truly a special core memory. Even though I never had the honor of meeting Imo Boo's Omma in person, I will forever be greatful that she brought all of us together. We ate, drank a little soju and I chatted in detail with both my cousins; making plans in the future to sing karaoke, eat at cafes, and talk about our lives in more detail.

Life is short. You never know what tomorrow may bring so keep telling those close to you that you love them. Sometimes just saying that will make someone's day brighter. I try and tell it to my loved ones as often as I can. Even at the funeral, we were all laughing. What was at first a sad event eventually turned into something full of love and joy.

I love you, STL. My whole family loves y'all. Please keep supporting my tiny business while I'm away!

With wishes of good health and happiness,
My family

This week's special at Tiny Chef:Tiny Chef's Korean Curry with Rice! This beloved dish is a staple in Korean cuisine, an...
10/08/2026

This week's special at Tiny Chef:
Tiny Chef's Korean Curry with Rice!

This beloved dish is a staple in Korean cuisine, and a personal favorite of my family's. We've made and eaten this multiple times every time I've gone back home, to Seoul, to see them. I have our family recipe memorized and can't wait to share with you!

Enjoy rich, velvety curry sauce with chunky carrots, onions, Korean sweet potatoes, potatoes, garlic, and ginger, served with a generous portion of rice. Customize this dish by adding your favorite Tiny Chef protein and a sunny-side-up egg (optional).

This vegan-friendly, gluten-free delight is perfect for the rainy weekend ahead!

My trusty Bibimbap and Korean Street Tacos will also be available. Get one of everything and share with your loved ones in the true Korean way!

Join us:
Thursday 5-9PM
Friday: 5-10 PM
Saturday: 5-10 PM
Sunday: 5-9 PM
Monday: 5-9 PM

Come share a meal with us! We'd be honored to cook for you.

See you soon, lovlies 🥰

❤️

It's Sunday, 10/4, and we're still going STRONG tonight with our special: Tiny Chef's Korean Burritos with Carbo Cheese ...
10/04/2026

It's Sunday, 10/4, and we're still going STRONG tonight with our special: Tiny Chef's Korean Burritos with Carbo Cheese Sauce on the side!!

A Korean inspired succotash featuring sweet corn, black beans, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and my vegan kimchi all sauteed together with cumin and gochugaru, a 4 cheese blend (vegan cheese also available!), rice, protein of your choice (Bulgogi Chicken, Bulgogi Steak, Char Siu Pork Belly, or Char Siu Tofu) and an option for an egg, all wrapped up in a large flour tortilla.

Get a side of the *Carbo Cheese Sauce to dip your burrito baby in, and take your flavors to the next level! A gochujang cheese sauce with onions, shallots, garlic, ginger, and Korean chilis with lactose free milk!
*The cheese sauce is NOT vegan friendly.

If you're gluten intolerant, make it into a bowl!

As usual, I will also have my trusty Bibimbap and Korean Street Tacos available.

We can't WAIT to cook for you! We open at 5pm. See you soon, lovelies 😘

❤️

This was the letter I wrote out in Hanguel for my Omma, along with the translation below, followed by some photos after ...
10/03/2026

This was the letter I wrote out in Hanguel for my Omma, along with the translation below, followed by some photos after she received her gift.

Thank you again, so so much!!! This gift has made her so happy and it makes me so happy to know she will live for a while without the stress of money. Now she can fully focus on healing and getting better.

I love you so much!! My heart is so full. My stomach has also been so full, as my whole family has been eating a lot together. Sharing a meal with your loved ones is truly one of my favorite things to do. I feel so blessed to be able to eat with my family in Korea instead of eating together through video chat. The food always tastes more delicious when you're with the people you love!

I love my Omma's hugs. I would give everything I have to hug her.

10/02/2026

ATTN: OMMA RECEIVES HER SURPRISE GIFT!!!

After paying our respects to our ancestors, we went back home. Both my younger brothers and my sister-in-law knew of the surprise for Omma. Earlier this week, Youngju helped me prepare an explanation for Omma about the gift and where it came from. In the letter I wrote, I explained the love so many people from STL and beyond have for her and my family. How much I was touched by the kindness, generosity and support. In total, I was able to give her about $3600!!

Please enjoy this video of her receiving her surprise. I also gave a small gift to the rest of my family.

We love you, STL and beyond!!!

Love,
우리 가족
My whole family

10/01/2026

ATTN: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, this week's specials are Tiny Chef's KOREAN BURRITOS with my Carbo Cheese Sauce on the side!!

A Korean inspired succotash featuring sweet corn, black beans, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and my vegan kimchi all sauteed together with cumin and gochugaru, a 4 cheese blend (vegan cheese also available!), rice, protein of your choice (Bulgogi Chicken, Bulgogi Steak, Char Siu Pork Belly, or Char Siu Tofu) and an option for an egg, all wrapped up in a large flour tortilla.

Get a side of the *Carbo Cheese Sauce to dip your burrito baby in, and take your flavors to the next level! A gochujang cheese sauce with onions, shallots, garlic, ginger, and Korean chilis with lactose free milk!
*The cheese sauce is NOT vegan friendly.

If you're gluten intolerant, make it into a bowl!

As usual, I will also have my trusty Bibimbap and Korean Street Tacos available.

Hours:
Thursday 5-9pm
Friday 5-10pm
Saturday 5-10pm
Sunday 5-9pn
Monday 5-9pm

We can't WAIT to cook for you! This brand new special is something we've been working hard on so come out and get one (or 3 or 4)!!

❤️

Chuseok is a holiday where we honor our ancestors. Today I found out new information about my past. Omma told me that af...
09/25/2026

Chuseok is a holiday where we honor our ancestors. Today I found out new information about my past. Omma told me that after I was born, my grandmother would take care of me while Omma would work. We had a strong bond and loved each other very much.

We woke up at 4am to drive a couple hours into Korea's countryside. Omma hadn't visited her own Omma in a long time. When we arrived we set up a Charye, which is an ancestral memorial ceremony, performed early in the morning on the main harvest day to honor family ancestors and express gratitude for the harvest. The new knowledge made me feel something I didn't realize I had; a remorse residing deep within my heart.

Omma looked into the distance and exclaimed, "Omma, our Hye Jin finally came back. I'm sorry it's been so long," and broke down which made me break down too. As I went to bow my head, I spoke to my grandmother for the first time. I said, "Halmony, I'm sorry it's been so long. Thank you for loving me. Please look after Omma and help her with her pain."

We also went to another place to honor Omma's father; my Haraboji. Omma's Aboji died very young, at the early age of 36. We set up the same ceremony and said our well wishes. I said the same thing to my Haraboji, asking him to look after Omma and help her with her pain.

I'm so happy to be back home with my family for Chuseok. Thanks to the amazing Tiny Crew and your support of my business, I wish to express my sincerest gratitude. I couldn't be here without y'all and I'm incredibly honored to have a place in STL.

My whole family also wishes to thank all of STL. They love y'all so much!

많은 감사의 말씀을 전합니다, 성 루이여, 사랑합니다. 소상공인을 계속 지원해 주세요. 건강하게 지내시고 잘 드세요!
(Many thank yous, I love you St Louis. Please keep supporting small businesses. Stay healthy and eat well!)

From our whole hearts,
우리 가족 (My whole family)

THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS at Tiny Chef:KOREAN CHEESY CORN:A side dish with a generous portion of delicious, cheesy, and mouth...
09/24/2026

THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS at Tiny Chef:

KOREAN CHEESY CORN:
A side dish with a generous portion of delicious, cheesy, and mouth-watering corn makes a perfect accompaniment for your meals. This special is gluten-free and vegetarian friendly.

AND

Bulgogi Mushrooms:
A medley of Asian mushroom sautéed with Mirin and my housemade bulgogi sauce. These mushrooms are vegan friendly AND gluten-free. Add these babies to the Bibimbap, Korean Street Tacos, or get them as a side!

I'm open Thursday 5-9, Friday 5-10, Saturday 5-10, Sunday 5-9 and Monday 5-9.

So please come on in and let us cook for you this weekend. Let's all take care of one another. I love you.

❤️

Address

4701 Morganford
St. Louis, MO
63116

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+13148329223

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