Roy Choi is a renowned chef and food truck pioneer, best known for his role in popularizing the gourmet food truck movement in the United States. He gained fame with his Kogi BBQ truck, which served a unique blend of Korean and Mexican cuisine, particularly tacos filled with Korean barbecue. Choi was born in Seoul, South Korea, and later moved to Los Angeles, where he developed his culinary skills. He has received numerous awards for his innovative cooking and has authored several cookbooks. In addition to his food truck success, Choi has opened multiple restaurants and is a prominent figure in the culinary world.