The Scheller alum credits learning the fundamentals of business and the strong community he experienced at the College for solidifying his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. A place where you can hang with friends, enjoy chicken and beer, and have a good time.” “That’s the impression we want the restaurant to leave on people. “The motto at Mukja is ‘good food, good times, and good people,’” said Chung. The restaurant exudes the warm and inviting atmosphere Chung said they wanted to create. The words “Let’s Eat” translated in Korean are at the center of the mural to harmoniously blend Korean and American cultures. Walking into Mukja you’re greeted by images of the food displayed on the wall to convey visual menus and a black and white mural that features Atlanta staples such as a peach, a Coke bottle, and a MARTA train. They wanted Mukja - which translates to “Let’s Eat” in Korean - to blend their two identities to create something new. The two best friends are from South Korea and grew up in the Southern U.S. Chung and Chang formed C&C Hospitality Group to bring awareness to Korean food and culture. After they graduated from college in 2019, Chung said the stars aligned and they formed their company, C&C Hospitality Group, and Mukja Korean Fried Chicken was born. It wasn’t until a Michelin-star chef came over and said, “This fried chicken is a hit.” That compliment was all the duo needed to realize they should go into business together and open up their own Korean fried chicken restaurant. As their friends came over to try out the fried chicken, Chung and Chang realized they may have something on their hands. One day, he tried something new and made fried chicken that was so good the two joked about opening a restaurant one day. Chang loved to cook and was always in the kitchen cooking meals using his family recipes. Chung went to Scheller and majored in finance, while Chang went to Georgia State. It’s been amazing to show our Korean culture and get recognized for it.” Mukja Is BornĬhung and Chang were college roommates as they pursued their undergraduate studies. But opening a restaurant during Covid and having people notice it is the most rewarding part. “I thought opening a restaurant at a young age was an accomplishment. "I got the call and had tears in my eyes.
In the same year, the duo was included on the “Rising Stars” list by the Georgia Restaurant Association. The Georgia Tech Scheller undergraduate alum accomplished one of his bucket list items when he and his business partner, Sean Chang, were included in Atlanta Inno’s “25 Under 25” list in 2020 for the founding of their restaurant. Peter Chung, co-owner of Mukja Korean Fried Chicken restaurant, has a lot to celebrate.
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