Family Ingredients

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

In this two-part episode we follow popular Hawaii Chef, Andrew Le, to Ho Chi Minh City not just to taste original Pho the national dish of Vietnam, but also to connect to his family roots. It is a return to the city that his parents fled in 1975, barely escaping the fall of Saigon.

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

26m 1s

In this two-part episode we follow popular Hawaii Chef, Andrew Le, to Ho Chi Minh City not just to taste original Pho the national dish of Vietnam, but also to connect to his family roots. It is a return to the city that his parents fled in 1975, barely escaping the fall of Saigon.

Previews + Extras

  • Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

    S2 E4 - 30s

    In this two-part episode we follow popular Hawaii Chef, Andrew Le, to Ho Chi Minh City not just to taste original Pho the national dish of Vietnam, but also to connect to his family roots. It is a return to the city that his parents fled in 1975, barely escaping the fall of Saigon.

  • Pho Shop: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pho Shop

    S2 E4 - 3m 45s

    The deceivingly simple broth of pho has layers upon layers of flavor. Join Hawai‘i chefs Ed Kenney and Andrew Le when they discover the complexity of pho at an unassuming yet well renowned soup shop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

  • Duck Noodle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Duck Noodle

    S2 E4 - 2m 55s

    Duck noodle soup is an example of how Chinese food has evolved in Vietnam. Different from Vietnamese food and different from Chinese food, it's the perfect combination of both.

  • Cousin Le: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cousin Le

    S2 E4 - 2m 24s

    Hawai’i chef Andrew Le reunites with family in Ho Chi Minh City, sharing stories and food memories over a hot bowl of pho.

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