Chef Esther Choi Takes Her Expertise to the Pantry with Korean Essentials Brand, Sessy

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August 13, 2026

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Chef, restauranteur, and Food Network personality Esther Choi has just released her own Korean-American pantry staple brand called Sessy
Working with Jean Pyo of Feels Studio, Choi celebrates the essentials of Korean-American cuisine with a collection of sesame oil, soy sauce, and gochujang

Chef Esther Choi has bottled up her personality and Korean heritage for her latest venture, Sessy. Sessy is a Korean-American pantry-staple brand that’s all about the Korean essentials everyone should have in their kitchen. The brand launched with a range of basics called the “Korean Pantry Essentials,” which includes three foundational products: sesame oil, soy sauce, and gochujang (chili paste).

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