Charles Phan, the award-winning San Francisco chef known for his modern reinterpretation of Vietnamese cuisine, passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 62. His seminal restaurant, Slanted Door, which debuted in 1994, gained fame for dishes like Shaking Beef and Cellophane Noodles with Crab. The restaurant's success led to relocations, finally settling in the Ferry Building. Phan earned numerous accolades, including the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Restaurant of the Year in 2014. He was a Vietnamese refugee whose culinary influence has shaped the Bay Area, continuing under his management team after his passing.
Phan's innovative takes on traditional Vietnamese dishes transformed the culinary landscape of the Bay Area and earned him widespread acclaim.
His restaurant, the Slanted Door, became a cornerstone of modern Vietnamese cuisine, influencing dining trends across the region.
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