'Food is art and holistic medicinal science...'

A bohemian artist from his earlier days, Chef Im Jiho learned food medicine through his parents.  His inspiration for food and art comes from nature itself.  It wasn't until his 40's, did he amalgamate the two worlds, and Sandang (mountain village) was established.  Creating a 'natural menu' for Sandang was when the inner artist of Chef Im Jiho came out...

Absolutely no waste in the kitchen...every ingredient is utilized to it's fullest, composted, or given to the dogs...

In their kitchen, you will hardly see any packaged waste (almost everything is made in house), and they take to heart of using every single item.  This to me, is what a real chef who participates in 'being green, and defining sustainability' is.   It's not just about using natural and organic ingredients, but taking it a step further and living it out.  Sandang exhibits the Chef's philosophy and lifestyle that rest upon health & healing through food.