Biography
Originally from South Korea, Angela Borah grew up in Spain, Ghana, and Peru before making New York City her home. She built her pastry career at renowned establishments including Del Posto, three-Michelin-starred Per Se, two-Michelin-starred The Modern, and boutique chocolatier MarieBelle Chocolate.
She later joined the opening team of Chef Gabriel Kreuther’s atelier, Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate, where she served as Head Chocolatier, leading an award-winning chocolate program. Her bonbons received gold and silver honors at the International Chocolate Awards World Final, and the atelier was named Best Chocolate Shop in America by Food & Wine in 2021.
Today, Angela runs her own consulting company, working with chefs, businesses, and brands around the world on chocolate and pastry development. Her approach combines creative flavor development with technical expertise, drawing inspiration from her Korean heritage and the diverse cultures she experienced growing up.
Her creations have been featured in The New York Times, New York Post, Forbes, Time Out New York, and New York Magazine. She has also shared her expertise as a guest speaker at Harvard University. Angela is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier New York and was selected as a 2020 fellow of the 92nd Street Y Women in Power leadership program.
