Vietnam’s drinking culture (nhậu) is huge and deeply rooted in its history, social customs, and cultural practices. In Vietnam, the community and hospitality aspect of drinking is seen as a way to strengthen bonds between friends and family, show respect, and welcome guests into their […]
Spam Musubis is one of my all-time favorite snacks in the world! When I visited Hawaii, I had one every single day. Whether it was from 7-11 or Musubi Cafe Iyasume, I never had a bad one, and you can’t really go wrong. There are […]
Chảo Tôm is a delightful Vietnamese dish that combines the sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors of shrimp and sugarcane. It’s perfect for summer gatherings, special occasions, or whenever you want to treat yourself to something delicious! Springy shrimp paste is wrapped around sugarcane and deep-fried […]
Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and delightful balance of sweet, salty, and savory tastes. One dish that perfectly encapsulates these characteristics is Thit Nuong or Grilled Pork Skewers, a popular staple at Vietnamese restaurants, street food stalls, and delis! The […]
Do you remember when conveyor belt sushi was a thing back in the early 2000s? There was a restaurant called Sushi Land, and my oldest sister took my sibling and me there. At the time, I could not eat raw fish to save my life, […]
When Hanna and I first started dating, we accidentally created a birthday tradition where we make each other a multi-course dinner on the day of our birthdays. This year, I did a three-course meal that featured an Oyster Bar inspired seafood pan roast, a Hong […]
One of my favorite restaurants is Local Tide, located in Fremont, Washington! They serve some of the very best and freshest local seafood dishes with a hint of Asian influences. My favorite dish there is the Shrimp Toast; it’s juicy, crunchy, and fried to golden […]
Spring rolls are one of the most popular Vietnamese street foods, and the pork and shrimp spring roll is probably the most common variety! These spring rolls are stuffed with melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, large shrimp, and tons of fresh herbs and veggies. These delicious spring […]
One of the most famous spring rolls in the world comes from Brodards in Orange County. They popularized the grilled pork spring roll (nem nướng cuốn) with their house-special sauce. It’s packed with fresh herbs and veggies, a crunchy little egg roll wrapper, and, of […]
I recently visited Canada for a bachelor trip, and between all the sightseeing and late-night adventures, one thing stood out— the poutine. I had some insanely delicious poutine that hit every note of indulgence: crispy fries, rich gravy, and gooey cheese curds. It was the […]
Welcome to feedthepudge! I was originally born in Saigon, Vietnam and my family and I spent some time at a refugee camp in the Philippines. We eventually immigrated to Seattle in the 90's, where I've spent most of my life. I created feedthepudge as a vehicle for me to share my love of culture and food, while passing on my family's recipes and stories. Most of the recipes shared are Vietnamese dishes I grew up eating, but definitely not limited to just that - I'll also be sharing some of my favorites along the way!