CHAE
OUR STORY
From humble beginnings in a small Brunswick apartment, CHAE has grown into a genre of its own — a place where centuries of Korean culinary heritage are reimagined through a modern lens, and where tradition, craft, and storytelling unfold in an intimate setting. By staying true to time-honoured recipes and ancient fermentation techniques, CHAE creates authentic jangs (fermented condiments) in a way that is rare not only in Australia, but even in Korea’s commercial dining scene. In doing so, CHAE continues to push the boundaries of what a dining experience can be.
MEET THE TEAM
Chae
Head chef
Chae brings centuries-old Korean culinary tradition into a modern context, transforming it into a degustation designed for a memorable dining experience.
Yoora
Chief of Everything Else
With a true can-do attitude, Yoora is always finding ways to make himself useful.
Haru
Chief Happiness Officer
Haru, our resident icebreaker and head of the welcome committee, ensures the team stays steady, smiling, and emotionally tuned in throughout the restaurant hustle.
WHAT'S ON
We’re proud to announce a special year-long collaboration with global kimchi house Jongga — a partnership that will unfold through a thoughtfully curated series of events celebrating Korea’s vibrant flavours, enduring heritage, and time-honoured traditions.
Our May calendar is now open until 20 May. Choose your preferred date and time for a chance to dine at CHAE. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to gift a memorable dining experience.
MEDIA
Discover how critics, journalists, and storytellers have traced CHAE’s journey from a small apartment kitchen to one of Australia’s most talked-about dining rooms.
CONTACT US
Got a question? We’d love to hear from you — send us an email and we’ll do our best to get back to you within three business days.
