In this episode of The Decisive Moment, Gracious Hospitality Management Founder and CEO Simon Kim reflects on the pivotal choice that transformed his career and the philosophy that continues to guide it. Following the success of COTE, the world’s only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse, and COQODAQ, his Michelin Bib Gourmand–recognized fried chicken restaurant, Kim speaks candidly about ambition, identity, and the quiet power of remaining rooted in where you come from. Drawing from his experience building one of hospitality’s most distinctive voices, he explores why authenticity is not simply a personal value, but a business philosophy capable of shaping culture itself.
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