Cuisine

Bun Cha Hanoi / Northern Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meatball with Vermicelli Noodles

Bun Cha Hanoi has been a beloved staple of Northern Vietnamese cuisine for decades, but it gained international recognition in…

2 years ago

Oc Len Xao Dua / Stir-Fried Sea Snails in Coconut Milk

My mom is on a little vacation in California right now, leaving my dad at home to fend for himself,…

2 years ago

Chim Cut Chien Bo / Butter Fried Quail

There’s this iconic Vietnamese spot in Seattle called Rainier Restaurant that’s been holding it down for years, and if you…

2 years ago

Air Fryer Lemongrass Pork Chop

If you've been around here for a while, you know how much love my lemongrass pork chop recipe has gotten.…

2 years ago

Khao Piak Sen / Lao Chicken Noodle Soup

One of my favorite Lao restaurants in Seattle, Sap Sap in White Center, makes some of the best Khao Piak…

2 years ago

Cha Trung / Vietnamese Egg Meatloaf

When people think of cơm tấm, their minds usually jump to the smoky grilled pork chops (suon nuong), the crispy…

2 years ago

Bi Heo / Shredded Pork Skin

As a little kid, I was obsessed with cơm tấm—Vietnamese broken rice plates. Anytime we went out to eat at…

2 years ago

Banh Uot / Vietnamese Rice Noodle Sheets

Growing up, Bánh Ướt was always a staple in our home. My parents would often pick up store-bought packs of…

2 years ago

Ca Hoi Chien / Fried Salmon

Growing up, some of my favorite family dinners were those when my dad would buy a whole fried fish from…

2 years ago

Gyeran Mari / Korean Rolled Omelette

Korean rolled omelet, or Gyeran Mari (계란말이), is one of those simple yet comforting dishes that’s perfect when you want…

2 years ago