Dongman Lee

Chef Dongman Lee brings together three distinct influences: his Korean roots, his culinary training in Canada, and more than a decade of experience in specialty coffee. Originally from South Korea, Dongman moved to Canada in 2017 and graduated from Algonquin College’s Culinary Management program in 2021. Before pursuing his culinary career, he became a certified Q Grader, Professional Barista, and Coffee Roaster through the Specialty Coffee Association. His background in coffee and sensory evaluation continues to shape the way he approaches food, with a particular focus on aroma, acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and balance. Today, Dongman brings that unique perspective to his cooking and approach to flavour.