NYC Restaurateur Debuts New Netflix Show

EAST VILLAGE, NY — The prolific NYC restaurateur David Chang released a new Netflix series that takes Chang around the world in search of the best food.

"Ugly Delicious," which was released on Netflix on Friday, follows Chang to dozens of cities on a food tour as he interviews chefs, local residents and community leaders about their cuisine and the role it plays in their lives.

Chang became an international food celebrity thanks to the success of the Momofuku restaurant group, the powerhouse behind NYC staples including Milk Bar, Noodle Bar and Ko. Chang's very first restaurant was Momofuku Noodle Bar, located at 171 First Ave., which was later followed by the more high-end in Ko, also in the East Village.

Chang traveled to dozens of different restaurants for "Ugly Delicious" in cities around the world. The documentary series has eight episodes and was directed by Morgan Neville.

Here are some of the New York City restaurants featured in the new documentary series:

• Totonno's: 1524 Neptune Ave., Brooklyn
• Lucali: 575 Henry St., Brooklyn
• Wu's Wonton King: 165 East Broadway, Manhattan
• Great NY Noodletown: 28 Bowery, Manhattan
• The Grill: 99 E. 52nd St., Manhattan

Image credit: Anna Webber / Getty Images for Friends of Hudson River Park. Image caption: Chef David Chang attends Friends of Hudson River Park Sweet 16 Gala at Pier 26 at Hudson River Park on October 16, 2014 in New York City.