Aliya LeeKong

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Aliya Leekong
Born (1978-02-18) February 18, 1978 (age 46)
Nationality American
Education Columbia University
Occupation Celebrity chef
Known for Television Personality
Website http://www.aliyaleekong.com

Aliya LeeKong is an American chef, television personality and author of the cookbook Exotic Table - Flavors, Inspiration, and Recipes from Around the World – to Your Kitchen.

Early life

Aliya LeeKong was born in New York and raised in central Florida.[1] A first generation American, her parents are Indo-Pakistani and Tanzanian immigrants.[2] After graduating from Brown University and Columbia Business School, LeeKong went on to work in New York City, before finding her way to cooking.[1]

Career

LeeKong trained at the International Culinary Center and has traveled to over 30 countries in the past 10 years to study under international home cooks.[3] Countries include Brazil, India, Thailand, Turkey, Chile, South Africa, and Peru.[4] LeeKong initially worked at New York City’s Jean Georges, Devi, and Per Se.[5] From March 2011 until January 2014, she served as Chef and Culinary Creative Director of the Indian restaurant Junoon.[6] A television personality, LeeKong has appeared on Food Network’s "Beat Bobby Flay," Chef Marks the Spot, NBC Weekend Today, CBS New York, Men's Health: Guy Gourmet New England Cable News Peggy’s Kitchen Cures, What Would Julieanna Do, and Nirmala’s Spice World on Veria Living.Leekong was also featured in Kitchen Casino[7]

Personal life

LeeKong lives in New York City with her husband, her daughter, and two dogs. LeeKong is affiliated with Sponsors for Educational Opportunity and The Family Center.

Publications

References

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