Bun Cha Hanoi has been a beloved staple of Northern Vietnamese cuisine for decades, but it gained international recognition in 2016 when President Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain shared a plate of it at Bún Chả Hương Liên on Parts Unknown. That iconic moment brought […]
My mom is on a little vacation in California right now, leaving my dad at home to fend for himself, and if you know my dad, you’ll know cooking has never really been his thing. In fact, I can count the number of times he’s […]
There’s this iconic Vietnamese spot in Seattle called Rainier Restaurant that’s been holding it down for years, and if you know, you know. They specialize in “đồ nhậu“—a Vietnamese phrase that directly translates to “drinking food,” or the bold and savory bites that pair perfectly […]
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much love my lemongrass pork chop recipe has gotten. It’s one of my most popular dishes for good reason—it’s juicy, savory, sweet, and packed with bold Vietnamese flavors. Traditionally, you’d find these pork chops […]
One of my favorite Lao restaurants in Seattle, Sap Sap in White Center, makes some of the best Khao Piak (and Lao food in general) I’ve ever had. Every spoonful is packed with comfort, depth, and soul. It’s the kind of bowl that warms you […]
When people think of cơm tấm, their minds usually jump to the smoky grilled pork chops (suon nuong), the crispy shredded pork skin (bi heo), or the perfect sunny-side-up egg. But quietly nestled next to those stars of the plate is chả trứng, the humble […]
As a little kid, I was obsessed with cơm tấm—Vietnamese broken rice plates. Anytime we went out to eat at a Vietnamese restaurant, I’d skip right past the phở and other noodle soups because I really only had eyes for rice. Rice plates always came […]
Growing up, Bánh Ướt was always a staple in our home. My parents would often pick up store-bought packs of these delicate, chewy rice noodle sheets from the old Viet-Wah in Chinatown or Lam Seafood as a quick and easy dinner for our family. One […]
Growing up, some of my favorite family dinners were those when my dad would buy a whole fried fish from Ranch 99. Now, being at the grocery store with my dad, I’d stand by his side as he chatted with the fishmonger, picking out the […]
Korean rolled omelet, or Gyeran Mari (계란말이), is one of those simple yet comforting dishes that’s perfect when you want something quick and easy. Hanna (my Korean girlfriend—shameless plug, I know) often whips this up for us when there’s not much in the fridge. It’s […]
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!