Leah Cohen is a chef and the owner of Pig & Khao on New York City’s Upper West Side, and the author of cookbook Lemongrass & Lime, published in 2020. She gained recognition as a TV personality, getting her breakthrough on Bravo's hit show "Top Chef," and has since appeared on various Food Network shows including "Beat Bobby Flay," “Guy’s Grocery Games,” “Tournament of Champions” and “Bobby Flay’s The Line.”

Early in her career, Cohen honed her skills in Michelin-starred establishments, working alongside some of the world's most esteemed chefs. Her Filipino heritage and regular visits to the region heavily influence her cooking style, which combines authentic Southeast Asian flavors with classical Western techniques.

In 2012, Cohen opened Pig & Khao on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, where it earned praise from The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Huffington Post. The restaurant is now on the Upper West Side.

Beyond her success on Food Network, Cohen also appears as a culinary expert on popular morning shows like "The TODAY Show" and "Good Morning America." She was also a host and judge on PBS’s “The Great American Recipe.”

Cohen and her team also cook private events for groups of 20 and up: plated dinners, family-style dinners and cocktail parties.