As the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon approaches, Chef Rob Lam reflects on his journey from fleeing Vietnam at age four to owning a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco. Lam emphasizes the importance of family, tradition, and his Vietnamese heritage in his culinary creations. He showcases locally sourced, organic ingredients, blending traditional recipes with modern twists. Lam's personal story intertwines with his father's political achievements as the first Vietnamese-American elected to office in the U.S., highlighting their family's resilience and determination to thrive after starting anew in America.
I take the traditions and the recipes that I was taught by my mom in her restaurant that she had for 40 years.
My dad said to me he took all the gold, took all the gold, took all the money, and threw it to anybody that could get us out.
The dream came through in a lot of ways.
For Lam's father, Tony Lam, his dream came in the form of politics.
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