Krissy is Choon’s daughter. Having grown up in a family that runs a food business, she naturally gravitated toward opening a restaurant of her own and gaining business experience since the age of 20.

After experiencing two business failures, Krissy took over Zip Banchan in 2017. Under her management, a delivery service was added which led their business to go online, and the business has continued to thrive and expand each day since.

“I believe that that which is the most authentically Korean is, in the end, the most global.”

Growing up as an Asian American, since when did we start to enjoy Japanese-style raw fish on a regular basis?
It was a long time before sushi was so widely accepted. I believe that Korean banchan is rising as the popular food of the future, even more than sushi, because banchan uniquely offers an extremely wide variety of healthy foods. There are countless options for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diets, while also implementing a wide selection of meats, fish, soups, and more. And of course, the taste is second to none.

Though I am able to cook Westernized fusion Korean food, I am committed to studying and cooking authentic and traditional Korean cuisine. No matter how long it may take, I will not stop