This was absolutely beautiful to watch. Forever proud to be a Vietnamese American!

@aquaviii

8 ай бұрын

VN !!!

@zhoubaidinh403

8 ай бұрын

Mad dog of Asia...stop provoking the Chinese, aight!

@nocancelcultureaccepted9316

8 ай бұрын

I’m Vietnamese who studied in the USA. It’s ruined for Vietnamese when the overseas Vietnamese commit crimes. Recently, a Vietnamese man murdered 11 people in Monterey Park, CA. So, don’t be proud just because someone talks about Vietnamese food. Vietnamese in America commit quite a number of crimes among the Asians. What a shame!

@aquaviii

8 ай бұрын

@@dtango8345 Duma !

@teebo5298

7 ай бұрын

Cho de khong nang

Marcus Samuelsson is such an excellent host for this! He speaks with personal connections to the experiences of immigrants, deep food knowledge, and such fresh openness to others. Beautiful to see this! Here for the journey

Mrs Cindy Nguyen is a pillar of the East New Orleans Vietnamese community. She was my mentor and made a huge impact in my life while navigating my culture as a Vietnamese immigrant in America. I love her! I will never forget the lessons she taught me and the impact she has on my development.

So I can proudly say I am Mexican but my heart is half Vietnamese. I grew up with a Viet family humble people and I must say as far as asian food goes my fave is Vietnamese...Thai and Chinese food are very good dont get it twisted I jsut find Vietnamese food more comferting to my liking hehe love this show

As a 1st gen Vietnamese American from New Orleans and a chef myself, Chef Marcus and the PBS crew did a wonderful job on this episode.

I'm from Australia nothing can beat Vietnamese food...

First time checking out this series. I've been missing Anthony Bourdain's shows and although this isn't the same, it's still something absolutely amazing. Chef Marcus Samuelsson does an incredible job at showcasing the cuisine and culture. Will definitely be subscribing and watching more of this for sure!

@susansawatzky3816

8 ай бұрын

DITTO ! ❤️

@ellosteve

7 ай бұрын

FRR

@BadgerBJJ

7 ай бұрын

What he lacks in Bourdain’s voice and presence he makes up for with love. You can really tell he cares. He’s interested. He has love.

@lb1460

6 ай бұрын

Marcus is very respectful with much class.

What a great story. We had Manchu’s chicken at my wedding and I grew up eating at Dokey Chases with my parents. I now live in Houston TX and the food culture is so similar. We have an amazing fusion of Vietnamese, Mexican, Indian,African,and Cajun here. I could go on forever about the food culture between southern Louisiana and Texas. You should do a show in Houston next.

@emmehouston

7 ай бұрын

The food culture in Houston is similar because so many people from NOLA came to Houston to escape the flooding from Katrina and stayed. One of my former co-workers spent her weekends at one of the Vietnamese grocery stores helping elderly Vietnamese apply for benefits. They needed help paying rent in Houston while still paying mortgages for houses in NOLA that were basically inhabitable for a time.

I'm a first generation Vietnamese American, also a refugee, so this episode really resonates with me. Thank you for putting the spotlight on Vietnamese food, especially in New Orleans because I didn't even know there's such a strong community there! Great show and thank you for featuring the community and bringing soul with food.

@vietcongbuondanbannuocphan1791

7 ай бұрын

Escaped from the Vietcunn

I don’t know why, but this episode made me cry a lot. Well done.

@BassMonsterTiff

8 ай бұрын

Its a whole lot of love in one small place 🥹

@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve

7 ай бұрын

Hey, I thought I was the only one! I get very passionate and emotional about food and culture. My dad immigrated from Italy.

@ellosteve

7 ай бұрын

real 😭

The cooked new year specialty is a bánh tét, which is cylindrical. Bánh chưng is shaped like a flattened cube. It's an acquired taste but is cherished as a part of a tradition, supposedly going back thousands of years to the founding of the Vietnamese people. The slicing with the string is part of the tradition as knives (symbolically weapons) are avoided for Tết new year's festivities since they are seen as harbinger of violence/warfare.

So proud of the Vietnamese community.

It takes Chef Samuelson to explore the Banh Mi Po Boy. This Vietnamese family is a touching story.

I@PBS Food. loved how chef Samuelsson presented this show: with so much respect for not only the Vietnamese but all communities of NOLA. I'm not familiar with this series but will sure be checking out other episode.

What's amazing about our country is: You can eat food from all over the world without going overseas. This is not unique only to the United States, but it's on a grand scale.

@xirogs4234

8 ай бұрын

Can do that many places in the world. Our food in the states Americanized versions

@summer031977

8 ай бұрын

@xirogs4234 If you read and understood what I wrote, then you would not have sent me this message. Understand?

@rodneychan1227

8 ай бұрын

​@@summer031977I think clarification is needed 😅

@summer031977

8 ай бұрын

@@rodneychan1227 What clarification do I need to make? I said that the United States is not unique in having cuisine from all over the world. What is different here is the scale or size of the varieties. This is because of our large population. Why is this so difficult to understand?

@johnnytran800

7 ай бұрын

Depends where. Most of the population in America consider taco bell mexican food and panda express chinese food.

I grew up in Village de l’est from the late 70’s to the early 90’s. My Vietnamese friends were the children of the 1st to come over. I remember clearly eating at many of houses and also at the festivals that the church would put on. Fond memories to go back on and it has also shaped my palate knowing what true Vietnamese food is and should taste like.

As someone from the south, i had no idea there was such a rich Vietnamese presence in NOLA. I'm definitely going to have to look for somewhere close! In such rough times we're having, i love to see people from different backgrounds come together. 💚

@sdfv4zx

7 ай бұрын

There are a lot of viet in nola and houston got a bunch too, but we in cali a lot up and down cali.

Vietnamese food is my #1 favorite food. Pho is the elixir of life!

Great show. The Vietnamese experience is a fascinating one of a fascinating culture.

Great representation of Viet culture in america, makes me freel proud of my vietnamese heritage. I am sure most of us vietnamese americans that are watching this can definitely relate to this whole experience growing up in america trying to fit in, but growing up to appreciate our own culture as well as embracing the american culture we grew up in.

He called Cyndi Nguyen a politician more than once 😂 he wasn’t able to adjust to the strong, negative local stigma to that word. Obviously its forgivable, but just funny, because she even asked him not to 😂. Love the video btw.❤

I like fresh herbs 🌿 herbs 🪴 brought out flavorful, delicious foods. On Vietnamese dinner tables we would see lots of green, fresh vegetables 🥦.

RIP Leah Chase. What an absolute legend! I visited NOLA once about 7 years ago, but have yet to experience Dooky Chase -- won't make that mistake again! Amazing episode Chef Marcus, loved it! :)

A nice bowl of Pho on a rainy day warms up your soul... throw in some lemongrass grilled chicken and life is good

I’m so glad to have found this series on KZread. Thank you Marcus!

Some of the best people and food! Shoutout to all the Vietnamese folk in Louisiana!

Vietnamese is my favorite cuisine. We are fortunate to have a large population of Vietnamese in Des Moines Iowa. Thank you for such a beautiful video!

“I’m Vietnamese and I love this show ..kiss kiss” - 5 year young girl👧🏻

Vietnamese food is great! Lots of fresh, robust flavors. Yunmmy!

Thank you for featuring Vietnamese food! This is a great video/show. As a Vietnamese refugee to the U.S. myself, it's really great to see stories about Vietnamese people in the U.S., our stories are often overlooked.

I’m from San Jose, CA and if you know, the pho here is NO JOKE! Outside of California, surprisingly I’ve had incredible pho in Philadelphia, which blew me away! Now I needa hit up NOLA for that Viet goodness!

So much respect for Chef Samuelson. Such an amazing chef, and I appreciate him for exploring Vietnamese cuisine.

So proud of our Vietnamese culture. So thankful to those that welcomed us into the community.

Thank you for making this video. As a first gen Viet-American growing up in and around Baltimore City, so many themes around community and acceptance between Viets and the Black community resonated with me and reminded me of home. It’s always frustrating to me when I find myself surrounded by a lot of people these days who call these areas “ghetto” because the truth is that these neighborhoods are where I’ve always felt the most safe and taken care of, and food was the center of it all. It brings me so much joy to see Vietnamese mainstays establish itself in American culture but also evolve over time. All my love ❤

I hope I can go to New Orleans some day and try the Vietnamese food there.

I was unaware there’s such a big Vietnamese population in NOLA. Great video!! Thanks for showcasing Viet food ❤

@Chungus581

7 ай бұрын

Also a lot of Vietnamese / Texan fusion in Houston

THANK YOU PBS

this is my America ❤

This was beautiful indeed. I love the Vietnamese community here and the addition to cultural experience. Thank you for putting a spotlight on this important community

@moni5620

4 ай бұрын

They dont love you lol

my best friends were Vietnamese in middle school, and always had at least one Vietnamese person in my class in Baton Rouge.

I had no idea Marcus was hosting a food show on PBS until just now! I am glad he and Padma Lakshmi are doing this. Of course, Bourdain was the trailblazer of this now burgeoning genre. But Marcus and Padma bring that authentic immigrant experience to their shows.

IMO Vietnamese cuisine is the best! Can't get enough of it!

Excellent showcase of the Vietnamese immigrants' contribution to the culture and fusion of foods in NOLA, my former hometown. Chef Samuelson did an amazing job highlighting the diversity of the city, its uniqueness and the awesome food scene locally and nationally, and especially from a Vietnamese perspective. I loved being able to hear it from the younger generations who've grown up influenced by other cultures' foods and now incorporating it into their own creations.

This is SOOOOO American!! I love it!

Chef Marcus Samuelsson is a perfect host to bring us foods from all around the world. Lovely to bring it all together.

That Pho looks amazing! I believe him when he says you don't need any condiments with it

wow, I was in New Orleans 6 years ago and didn't realize the VNese community is big like this. Absolutely, I will be back in the future. Thank you for this document video.

I think i prefer the Vietnamese version of the Po' Boy. With those added herbs and freshly pickled veggies, it sounds very fresh and balanced ❤

@michaelmaiara4770

8 ай бұрын

Banh mi are amazing. Had a great one at Mr. Bubble in the Central Business District.

I was this PBS show on starting from the bottom and making your businesses become successful!?. Because for me we started from one in Long Breach city!?. Now we have three now!?. La lune, Little la lune, New paradise!?. Thank you america ❤❤❤!?. 😮😮😮

The "grandame" of creole cooking is such a sweet, lovely lady. As soon as I saw her, all I wanted was to give her a hug ❤❤❤❤

All of those who are complaining about their lives here in the amazing US of A should watch this episode.

My wish, hope and pray that 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation vietnamese keep their roots, stay humble, teach your kids to work hard and obey the laws...PROSPER!

My early childhood was spent living in NO East with some of the best food ever. Great episode. I plan to watch many more!

Love this. Proud Vietnamese American!

I didn't expect to cry while watching this

This is gonna be one of my bucket list: NOLA. This city has the most unique food culture that I would like to try and taste and even satisfying.

This is absolutely what the prime example of what HUMANITY is about and what HUMANITY is . Exactly how HUMANITY is created to be giving honor and love to **** ALL DEVINE BREATHE OF LIFE **** LIFE IS A CELEBRATION 🎉🎉🎉🎉. CHERISH AND HONOR ALL DEVINE LIFE AND THE DEVINE BREATHE OF LIFE . - ( C.I.T.S) -

Nice show. Vietnamese food and culture is all over the Gulf coasts between NOLA and Houston, where I grew up. However, Marc us made one major faux pas -- it's CRAWFISh, never crayfish in cajun country.

I love this series, and Chef Samuelsson!

I am so loving this…learning so much about the food and cultural diversity in all these cities!

Thank you Marcus for highlighting Vietnamese culture as well as New Orleans culture. Louisiana culture.

This is culture!

Very fascinating. You could literally replace 'New Orleans' with "San Diego' and it's nearly the same exact story in 1975 with 50000 people passing through Camp Pendleton on their way to new lives. If I'm feeling bad, I go get some pho bo nuong, then suddenly I'm not feeling so bad anymore.

@TruXomD3

5 ай бұрын

The first wave of VN refugee stayed at Guam island, and after that they transferred them to Camp Pendleton base in southern California. Some of them still lived around San Juan Capistrano and Irvine areas. After 1982, more VN people came and established Orange County as their main city to live until now. We love SolCal weather.

Excellent episode!! ❤ my Viets !!

Thank you for showing the world our culture!!!

Good job Chef Marcus, you are pointing out the greatest of New Orleans. I love NOLA's food.

Chef Marcus did a wonderful job showcasing the Viet community in NO! And him cutting banh chung with the twine was a rite of passage I haven't seen many chefs do. Not even Bourdain.

Thanks Dr. V!!! Gosh, we needed this. Thanks for your obvious dedication to finding solutions to real skin issues.

all of it looks so delicious ❤America

My babysitter was Vietnamese. I find myself always craving the food. Now that I live in NYC it isn't as easily available as I remember growing up in Nola.

@JoieDeVivre35

7 ай бұрын

There’s BocaPhe in Chelsea/Soho Mama Vo in the village and many Vietnamese restaurants in Queens

@emmehouston

7 ай бұрын

My sister always needed a Vietnamese food fix while visiting home in Houston when she lived in NYC. She could definitely feel your pain. LOL.

@CauYem

7 ай бұрын

Madame Vo & Monsieur Vo are 2 good places to start.

So well produced! Thanks for making it available for free on KZread. Will definitely be watching and following this series ❤

I really enjoyed listening to each and every chef and owner/worker and their stories. All so eloquent and beautifully spoken about being a first generation American or immigrant.

Beautifully told, an amazing look into the multi cultural aspect of New Orleans!

I MISS NEW ORLEANS BUT I'LL MOVE BACK BABY

Very interesting. I've always wondered how the Vietnamese-American community surrounding NOLA ended up there. Many of the popular creole restaurants are also ran by the Vietnamese community. They're known for their food.

Great show. Politics in the US is depressing but then you watch a show like this and you hhink that perhaps here's hope yet.

Please PBS upload more full episodes please 🙏

wow!! chef Marcus is amazing host, honestly whole new level of respect for him after watching this. Very well-made !! congrats to chef and the whole production team :)

@ellosteve

7 ай бұрын

FRRRR

Never thought PBS would be putting out stuff like that - super surprised at how far they've come. Excellent documentary!!!

Best show on PBS would love to go to chef Samuelsons restaurant and try his yard bird!!!!!! But I do love all of PBS shows!!

I commented earlier about how this was great, when really, this is beautiful. Everything about it. From the host's genuine excitement, knowledge, and enthusiasm for other cultures and his utmost respect to the hardworking Vietnamese people, to seeing New Orleans and appreciating it for being such a safe haven for food and culture, down to the editing and the music. Beautiful production.

This is an excellent series. ❤

What a lovely episode! The segment on the communal garden was great to watch ❤

Chef Samuelson...missing you greatly here in Harlem NYC.your stablishment a class act..you are loved many blessings for you and all of your endeavors.

wow both of the store owners are so well spoken and eloquent!

Pho is definitely confort/ soul food ❤❤❤

As a multiethnic and immigrant background…truly appreciate these programs that show the complexity of what most of us, of who, where we come from, who we are✌🏼🔥🌈🤟🏼 THANK YOU

Thanks for posting, i love seeing vietnamese communities in other states

This show put a smile on my face the entire time.❤ love it. ❤️ ❤❤❤

New Orleans is such a vibrant and soulful city with the best food, people, history, and music. I felt a great sense of community there and miss NOLA everyday ❤⚜️. Sometimes I wish my Vietnamese immigrant parents settled in NOLA instead of the Bay Area 😭

Amazing coverage! Entertaining and informative all in one.

Marcus is exactly right. The duck blood and coagulated pig’s blood dishes are no more exotic than blood pudding. Speaking as a Vietnamese American who has traveled with Brits 🙂

@xxgo0kst3rxx

8 ай бұрын

But candy is right though to ask that question given the judgement she must have gotten through American eyes. Marcus isn’t really American he is also a chef so those foods aren’t weird to him.

This made me smile. ❤

Food looks amazing 😊

wow this episode is so enlightening. discovering so much food dynamic

love this so much!

This was great

Thank you for visiting the city, meeting my people and enjoying the food. It's nice to share from one soul food with the other.

Great episode.

Great show