About Us
Founded by Chef Hansong Kim, Handsome Rice reimagines everyday Korean comfort food with a modern, chef-driven touch.
Located in the heart of Murray Hill, Manhattan, the restaurant offers a thoughtful balance of flavor, nutrition, and creativity — serving Korean-style lunchboxes (dosirak) made fresh daily with marinated proteins, seasonal vegetables, and signature small-batch sauces.
Inspired by the Korean tradition of sharing homemade meals, Handsome Rice brings that warmth and care to a fast-paced New York lifestyle. Every dish reflects Chef Kim’s belief that food should be both honest and beautiful — simple in ingredients, yet rich in soul.
Chef Kim holds a Master’s degree from Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI) and has earned both the CEC (Certified Executive Chef) and ACE (Approved Certified Evaluator) titles from the American Culinary Federation.
Before founding Handsome Rice, he built an impressive culinary career across major hotels, private dining, and television in Korea, where he also authored several cookbooks — one of which was named “Best Celebrity Chef Book (Korea)” at the Paris Cookbook Awards (2012).
Today, Handsome Rice continues to represent Chef Kim’s mission:
to share the heart of Korean cuisine through approachable, healthy, and beautifully crafted meals.
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