• Vietnamese family classics, from phở and bún bò Huế to everyday canh and kho dishes
• Lao and other Asian favorites like khao piak sen, papaya salad and jeow
• Recipes from mom and dad for family keepsake
• Simple weeknight meals that fit into a busy home

Why I started Ang Cooks

It all started in 2017, when I moved into my first apartment and quickly learned two things: I missed my parents' cooking terribly, and I had no idea how to make any of it. As far as I knew, my stove had exactly one setting, and that setting was HIGH. I burned more dishes than I'd like to admit and boiled over more pots than I can count. Somewhere between scraping pans, I thought, "I should really be writing this stuff down."

Naturally, it took me until 2020 to actually build the blog. (Courage takes time. So does discovering that the stove has a "medium.") Those three years were full of trial, error, and many, many FaceTime calls with my mom and dad, who patiently walked me through our family dishes one phone call at a time.

I'd share what I cooked on my personal Instagram, and then friends started sliding into my DMs: "Wait… do you have the recipe for that?" So Ang Cooks got its own page, and to my surprise, it found a whole community of people just like me: homesick, a little hungry, and missing the meals that taste like home. That feeling of comfort, love and warmth is exactly what I was craving after I took the "big girl job" and moved away.

I still write this blog to save my family's recipes. But the best part is hearing from strangers who tell me a recipe brought back memories of their grandma's or mom's cooking. Their stories sound so much like mine, and they make every burnt pan along the way worth it. Thank you for all the love and support, and for cooking with me. There's plenty more to come, so grab a bowl!

work with me

I love partnering with brands that help people cook delicious Asian food at home. If your product belongs in a home kitchen, I'd love to hear from you.

What I offer

• Sponsored recipes: an original recipe featuring your product, published on ang-cooks.com
• Social content: Instagram posts, Reels and Stories
• Recipe development for your packaging, website or campaigns
• Food photography and video

Brands I've worked with

• ButcherBox
• Omsom
• Bluehouse Salmon
• Viva Naturals
• Pha Sauce
• Nguyen Coffee Supply

Let's work together

Email me at [email protected] with a bit about your brand and what you have in mind. The button below opens a ready-to-fill email. I'll get back to you within a few days.