Viet Kieu
Cook book + memoir
by Thi Le
“Viet Kieu is a cookbook like no other, and one that I believe will be spoken about for years to come”
Over 100 recipes > Recipes for weeknight dinners, for a weekend project and some for posterity
Memoir elements told through a narrative that explores themes of identity, resilience and food culture
A looking-glass into the essence of Vietnamese cuisine and the life of a viet kieu in the twenty-first century, wherever you are in the world.
Upcoming events
-
Lunch at Anchovy
11 May, Sold Out
This lunch marks the release of her long-awaited cookbook, Viet Kieu - praised as “remarkable,” “a cookbook like no other,” and “a treasure trove”.
Over a curated lunch featuring standout recipes from the book, Thi will share the stories behind the dishes and the journey that brought them to the page.
Date: 11 May, Sunday
Time: Lunch from 12pm
Menu: Multi-course lunch showcasing dishes from the book
Price: $120 per person -
QA at Books for Cooks
12 May
An intimate QA with Thi as well as some snacks from the book by the very passionate Tim and Amanda
We are heading over to Books for Cooks on Monday 12 May for a chat with the inimitable Tim about Thi’s newly released book, Viet Kieu: Recipes remembered from Vietnam.
Date: May 12 (Monday)
Time: From 6.30pm
Price: $15 per person inc some snacks -
Dinner in Sydney
19 May, Monday
Baba’s so proud of the Vietnamese granddaughter, so she is heading to Baba’s Place in Sydney to cook dinner for Baba.
Author-chef-restauranteur (Yes, Baba is very proud) Thi Le will be in the house, working the pans, slinging tales and signing books. We are throwing a book launch the only way we know how: loud, proud, and family-style.
Come hungry. Leave full of feelings.
Date: May 19 (Monday)
Time: From 6pm
Where: Baba’s Place (20 Sloane St, Marrickville)
Menu: Multi-course menu from Viet Kieu
Price: $95 per person for food only