Melissa King is an award-winning chef, television personality, and author of Cook Like a King: Recipes from My California Chinese Kitchen, a James Beard Awards finalist. A queer Shanghainese Cantonese American, she grew up in Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Valley. She is the winner and fan favorite of Bravo’s Top Chef: All Stars L.A. and holds the record for the most challenge wins in the show's 20-year history. Known for her bold modern Asian cuisine and cultural storytelling, she has appeared as a judge on various culinary programs and hosted Tasting Wild for National Geographic. She lives in San Francisco.
