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About Chef Eunji Lee
Chef Eunji Lee is an influential pastry chef renowned for her innovative approach, blending classic French pastry techniques with nuanced Korean flavors. She treats her pastries as edible art, showcased in her boutique, Lysée, which is designed like an art gallery.
★Awards & Recognition
North America's Best Pastry Chef Award 2… (2026-05-28)Chef Timeline
Pre-2022
Early Career in France
Various French pastry institutions and Parisian kitchens
Gained extensive experience and training in France's finest pastry establishments.
Pre-2022
Executive Pastry Chef
Jungsik
Served as Executive Pastry Chef, where she developed her signature style blending French pastry with Korean cuisine. Located in New York.
2022
Opened Lysée
Lysée
Launched her own pastry boutique in the Flatiron District, New York City, focusing on pastry as edible art.
2026-03
Launched 'The Journey with Lysée'
Lysée
Introduced a new dessert tasting experience at her boutique.
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Key Information
Chef Eunji Lee is an influential pastry chef renowned for her innovative approach, blending classic French pastry techniques with nuanced Korean flavors. She treats her pastries as edible art, showcased in her boutique, Lysée, which is designed like an art gallery.
Customer Perception
Customer perception is not directly available from the provided search results. However, the recognition as 'North America's Best Pastry Chef' and the establishment of a high-concept pastry boutique suggest a strong positive reception for her artistic and flavorful creations.
Cuisine Highlights
French pastry techniquesKorean culinary influenceEdible art creationsSeasonal fruit tarts
News
- May 28, 2026: Eunji Lee wins North America's Best Pastry Chef Award 2026, sponsored by Valrhona.
- March 2026: Lysée launches 'The Journey with Lysée,' a dessert tasting experience.
Restaurants by chef
Lysée, Jungsik
Iconic dishes
Seasonal Fruit Tarts, The Journey with Lysée (dessert tasting experience)
Additional Details
Eunji Lee's pastry boutique, Lysée, located in the Flatiron District of New York City, opened in 2022. The interior design of Lysée is often compared to an art gallery, creating an immersive experience where her pastries are presented as works of art. In March 2026, Lysée launched 'The Journey with Lysée,' a dedicated dessert tasting experience.
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