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NewsLos Angeles MagazineOctober 27, 2026Los Angeles County

Chef Roy Choi Discusses New Menu Creation for Chain Residency at Westfield Topanga

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Chef Roy Choi collaborated with the pop cuisine brand Chain to create an exclusive dish featuring charred chicken, rice, and Kogi's Sweet Garlic Teriyaki sauce for a six-month residency at Westfield Topanga mall's Topanga Social food hall. In an interview, Choi discusses how his childhood mall experiences in Los Angeles inspired the dish and shares admiration for fellow participating chefs Mason Hereford, Mei Lin, and Calvin Eng.

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Why It Matters

Shoppers and food enthusiasts visiting the Westfield Topanga mall can purchase new exclusive dishes created by prominent chefs during a six-month limited residency.

Key Facts

  • Chef Roy Choi teamed up with pop cuisine brand Chain on an exclusive dish for a six-month residency at Westfield Topanga mall's Topanga Social food hall.
  • Chain was founded by B.J. Novak.
  • Choi's exclusive dish features charred chicken, California white rice, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds, glazed with Kogi's Sweet Garlic Teriyaki sauce.
  • The dish was inspired by Choi's childhood memories of eating free food court samples at malls.
  • Mason Hereford, Mei Lin, and Calvin Eng also contributed exclusive items to the Chain residency.
  • Roy Choi founded the Kogi Korean BBQ food truck concept in 2008.
  • Choi's past culinary projects include Chego!, A-Frame, and LocoL, and he is currently involved with Alibi Room in L.A. and Best Friend at Las Vegas' Park MGM.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationChego!“Eatery helmed by Choi”OrganizationBest Friend“Eatery at Las Vegas' Park MGM”OrganizationA-Frame“Eatery helmed by Choi”PersonCalvin Eng“Chef who created items for the residency”OrganizationAlibi Room“Eatery currently behind by Choi in L.A.”OrganizationPark MGM“Location in Las Vegas”OrganizationKogi Korean BBQ“Food truck concept launched by Choi”OrganizationLocoL“Eatery helmed by Choi”OrganizationBeverly Hilton“Location where Choi honed his craft”OrganizationWestfield Topanga“Mall hosting the brand's residency”PersonRoy Choi“Kogi Korean BBQ food truck founder and chef”OrganizationCulinary Institute of America“School attended by Roy Choi”PersonB.J. Novak“Founder of Chain”OrganizationChain“American pop cuisine brand”locationSeoul“Birthplace of Roy Choi”PersonMei Lin“Chef who created items for the residency”locationLos Angeles“City where Roy Choi was raised and operates eateries”OrganizationTopanga Social“Food hall at Westfield Topanga mall”PersonMason Hereford“Chef who created items for the residency”