Sarah Ahn

Sarah Ahn’s candid videos documenting daily life with her Korean immigrant parents have captured the hearts—and appetites—of millions. As the creator of Ahnest Kitchen and social media manager at America’s Test Kitchen, she has become a beloved voice for cultural authenticity, mother-daughter connection, and the universal power of food. She is also well known for her fireside chats and live cooking demos. Sarah Ahn is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Sarah Ahn’s fees.

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A Family Kitchen Going Viral

Sarah Ahn didn’t set out to go viral—she just wanted to preserve her mom’s recipes. What started as a personal project documenting everyday life with her Korean immigrant parents became a storytelling phenomenon. Her TikTok and Instagram videos, filled with her mom’s kitchen wisdom, grocery shopping adventures, and unfiltered mom-daughter banter, struck a chord with audiences worldwide. Now, with over 1 million followers and countless viral hits (many topping 10 million views), Sarah has transformed home videos into a movement of cultural pride, food nostalgia, and heartwarming hilarity.

Sarah’s online presence has influenced everything from food trends to product shortages at Korean grocery stores. Her impact has also been recognized by NBC News, ABC News, Yahoo, and Good Morning America. Whether showing how to pickle radish or teasing her mom about dating advice, Sarah makes people feel like they are part of the family. Her work bridges cultural gaps and brings new audiences into the world of Korean cuisine—with laughter, love, and a lot of gochujang.

Ahnest Kitchen: The Story Behind the Stories

Named for her signature candid tone, Ahnest Kitchen is Sarah’s tribute to her mother, Nam Soon Ahn—a former restaurant owner and legendary home cook. It’s where she collects and shares her mom’s recipes, food philosophies, and life advice like: “Life’s too short to be afraid of MSG. Try new things. Don’t marry someone who can’t eat well.” The platform blends humor with heart, offering a deeply personal look at Korean American identity, generational connection, and the role of food in preserving culture.

From Social Media to the Page

In April 2025, Sarah and her mother published Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom & 100 Family Recipes. Backed by America’s Test Kitchen’s rigorous recipe development, the book is part memoir, part culinary guide—and all heart. The cookbook is rich with cultural context, Korean pantry essentials, and mother-daughter conversations that move between funny, emotional, and deeply resonant. The result is an experience that makes readers feel like they’ve just spent a Sunday in the Ahn family kitchen.

To hire Sarah Ahn for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Sarah Ahn is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.

After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review Sarah Ahn’s availability, discuss the event details and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing Sarah Ahn for your program.

The cost to book Sarah Ahn depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Sarah Ahn’s speaking fee starts at $5,000. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.

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Cooking with Umma: A Food & Storytelling Demo

Join Sarah and her mom Nam Soon Ahn for a live cooking demonstration and behind-the-scenes look at their culinary journey. Whether it’s LA Galbi, Sundubu Jjigae, or a late-night noodle hack, each dish is paired with rich storytelling, cross-generational insights, and moments that will leave audiences laughing and inspired.

Food, Family, and Finding Your Voice Online

Sarah shares her journey from a quiet content creator to a viral sensation. In this keynote, she explores how her storytelling created space for cultural visibility, intergenerational healing, and joyful authenticity—and how brands and creators can use food as a universal language for connection.

Preserving Culture Through Cooking

From banchan to bulgogi, Sarah’s talks explore how family recipes carry generational knowledge, identity, and resilience. This presentation dives into the role of food in preserving heritage and the unexpected power of documenting daily life to inspire global connection.