Trust Your Instincts
It Suddenly Hit Me...
I started Nguyen Food Stall to document my journey of reconnecting with my Vietnamese heritage through cooking the dishes I grew up loving. At a Lunar New Year gathering, it hit me: these recipes, these flavors, and these memories could one day be lost. That realization inspired me to preserve and share them with the world.
While you’ll find plenty of cherished family recipes here, you’ll also discover modern, playful twists that reflect my perspective as a Canadian and a Third Culture Kid. This blend of tradition and creativity is where I find the most joy—exploring, experimenting, and staying curious in the kitchen.
The kitchen is my happy place, where I feed my belly and my spirit, and I’m so excited to share this evolving journey with you! EXPLORE RECIPES
What matters most
I started Nguyen Food Stall to preserve and share my Vietnamese culture. But as I grow as a content creator, recipe developer, and your silly kitchen companion, I’ve come to realize something incredible. This journey is more than just about food—it’s a chance to relive cherished memories, share who I am today, and discover the person I’m still becoming.
I am forever grateful to have so many different ways to connect with an amazing community who find joy in the same things I do:
- food
- fashion
- creativity
- entrepreneurship,
- storytelling
- music
- and of course, just good ol’ fashion silliness.
Thank you for stopping by my little piece of the internet!
With joy, Sylvia Nguyen
