Talk & Tasting with Chef Ina Lee of Matko

Enjoy a freshly prepared taste of Korean home cooking by the founder and CEO of San Francisco’s Matko. At this intimate event, Chef Lee shares the family recipes and traditions she grew up with and tells stories of running a business alongside her mother.

The event’s tasting plates feature bulgogi kimchi tacos (vegetarian option available). “This dish may be simple,” says Chef Lee, “but it reflects Matko’s mission: making Korean food accessible and international. By pairing authentic flavors with a familiar format like tacos, I want to show how Korean cuisine can be both creative and approachable. I’m excited to share this dish — and the story behind it — at the event!”

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About the Speaker

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  Chef Ina Jungin Lee (이정인) is the founder and CEO of Matko, a fast-casual Korean restaurant concept in San Francisco. Her work brings together culinary tradition, design, and community to share the warmth of Korean home cooking. For Ina, Korean food means the simple, nourishing meals she grew up eating at home — made with her mother’s love. Matko’s mission is to make Korean food as accessible as possible, whether through its restaurants, its “Heat & Serve” at-home line, or cultural events that celebrate family and community.