I chatted with the co-owner of Nong Lá Vietnamese Cafe, Elaine Phuong, to discuss what it takes to navigate the modern restaurant world as a small Vietnamese business serving food “traditional to her.” Plus, a food review of their phở, bánh mì, and more.

In the latest issue of Pacific Ties (pages 16-17), I wrote an article entitled “Balancing Culture and Conviction,” exploring  the experiences of Asian American vegetarians and vegans.  Because of space limitations in the print issue, I wasn’t able to include veg-friendly recipe and restaurant links. So, here in…