Good Food on the Road
Jonathan Gold steps into David Chang's orbit at Majordomo
Admitting a prior history with David Chang, Jonathan Gold gives a blow-by-blow account of his meals at Majordomo, the Momofuku founder’s first foray into Los Angeles.
By Jonathan Gold (1960-2018) • • 3m ListenJonathan Gold calls David Chang’s galbi-seasoned smoked short rib a remarkable
dish, though “a commitment” for the diner at $190. Photo by Andrew Bezek.
Majordomo is Momofuku founder and chef David Chang’s first restaurant in Southern California and possibly LA’s most talked-about opening of the year. Jonathan Gold prefaces his review of Majordomo by noting that he and Chang have a prior history. For instance, he’s been featured in multiple episodes in Chang’s Netflix series Ugly Delicious and once even wrote for Chang’s now-defunct food magazine, Lucky Peach. Gold nonetheless puts his game face on, recounting the highlights from Majordomo’s Korean-inspired menu.
Hear more about David Chang's inspiration for Majordomo in our special extended interviewfrom March 31, 2018.
Majordomo: 1725 Naud St., Los Angeles | (323) 545-4880
