It’s so nice to meet you.
Hi, there!
I'm Sara, Ohsun's owner and cook based out of Seattle. So far in my food career, I've been a food blogger, cookbook author, pop-up cook, and in 2022, a restaurateur.
It’s important to me that I serve the food and flavors I like to eat, and not concentrate on fusion or elevating a dish. Equally as important, I do not let tradition put me into a box. My food is my identity: Bold and patient from Korean flavors with seasonal inspiration from the Pacific Northwest and a touch of Southern roots.
I’m just a person that loves to feed people. Because I care so much for the ones that I’m serving, I make sure the meal will give them comfort. This is why the art of banchan is so important to me: everyone walks away satisfied.
Meet Oh Sun Pak, my halmoni.
She raised five kids of her own and took in her sister and four nieces and nephews. A matriarch that provided home-cooking not only for her family but also for her community. She’s the reason I grew up knowing how to feed a crowd.
I still remember the first time I cooked a full Korean barbecue spread for her and how surprised she was. First, it was because of the size of the spread. Then, it was because it tasted good. I really made her proud. Because of a language barrier, I never was able to fully communicate with my halmoni. Through food, we could tell each other “I love you”. Through this shop, I hope to honor our relationship.
Rest in power, halmoni. You are missed on this earth.
