"Helena Chew was a fan of Tenzin "Kyikyi" Yeshi well before the dumpling chef even opened her cheery yellow restaurant in Beaverton's Five Oaks neighborhood. Chew was pregnant with her daughter, Luna, when she first bought a bag of Kyikyi's frozen dumplings at the Beaverton Farmers Market. A dumpling-lover in general who wanted to support Asian women entrepreneurs, she wasn't clear on what momos were, but was open to trying something new."
"Chew leaves the Nike offices, where she works as a data analytics manager, picks Luna up from daycare, and orders dinner online for takeout so she can get her daughter home for an early bedtime. While their order is always ready when they get to the shop, Luna insists on having a bite and a chat before they head home. A stop by the restaurant's mini library of kids' books is mandatory, as far as Luna is concerned."
Helena Chew discovered Kyikyi's frozen dumplings while pregnant and soon became a dedicated customer of the chef Tenzin "Kyikyi." The dumplings — momos stuffed with beef, chicken, or vegetables seasoned with cumin, cilantro, and garlic — quickly became favorites for Chew. After Luna's birth the pair celebrated the restaurant opening and turned visits into a weekly ritual on Thursdays or Fridays. Chew works at Nike as a data analytics manager, picks Luna from daycare, and orders takeout so they can dine briefly before Luna's bedtime. Luna enjoys the mini library, is learning to read, and snacks on chow mein in a paper cup for the ride home.
Read at Portland Monthly
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