About Us
A Story of Brotherhood
A synthesis of Korean and Malaysian culinary influences manifests at Abang Yoli, a gastronomic concept dedicated to offering you our original take on boneless twice-fried Korean Fried Chicken and Asian Street Food.
The name ‘Abang Yoli’ pays tribute to the unique bond between two Asian friends & colleagues, hailing from Malaysia and Korea. ‘Abang’ translates to ‘brothers’ in Malay, while ‘Yoli’ means ‘kitchen’ in Korean.
Together, the name is a testament to unity, camaraderie, and shared passion meaning – “Brothers Kitchen.”
Abang Yoli emerged as a testament of Chef Jamie Yoo’s love for the comfort foods of his past; dishes like twice-fried boneless Korean Fried Chicken and other equally delicious Asian Street Food. In 2021, we opened our first location in the bustling Malcolm Yards Market. With its foundation deeply rooted in authenticity, the menu showcases a delightful array of contemporary Asian flavors, featuring gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb options that are a homage to the culinary traditions of Eastern and Southeastern Asia.
As Abang Yoli grew, we received positive acclaim from food critics, several local magazines, and food influencers. Building upon this success, Abang Yoli expanded into a second location in 2022 with the inauguration of Abang Yoli on Nicollet Avenue.
The crown jewels are the irresistibly crispy twice-fried boneless Korean Fried Chicken and our curation of delicious Asian street foods for you to discover.
CHEF JAMIE YOO
Meet Chef Jamie Yoo: Korean native turned US culinary talent. He kickstarted his culinary journey in high school, certified by the renowned NYC’s Culinary Institute of America where he refined skills first inspired from childhood. Jamie later honed his craft under chefs’ Voltaggio, Danko, Mina, Kaysen, and Shewry, and while fine dining flourished his technique, his heart belonged to Asian cuisine.
In 2021, his dream materialized as Abang Yoli, embracing contemporary Asian flavors at Malcolm Yards Market. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb options pay homage to his roots, fusing Eastern and Southeastern Asian traditions.
Excitingly, Abang Yoli expanded, opening Abang Yoli Nicollet in 2022. A larger menu now offers an even wider array of flavors. And let’s not forget the stars: Korean Fried Chicken and vibrant Asian street eats.
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