Chef Tu David Phu

Chef Tu David Phu Vietnamese | Top Chef | Author | Filmmaker

05/31/2026

Cultivating Hope

How do we find hope when it feels like the house is on fire?

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In episode 4 of Ph-amily Meal, Tu and Matt consider the difficulty of looking toward the future when the present moment is demanding a hell of a lot of our attention. Ultimately, it is through showing up for one another, and finding solidarity in community over shared meals, that we can cultivate hope.

How are you building trust in your community today?

05/19/2026

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YouTube Episode: https://link.cheftu.com/phmpodcast
Substack: https://mendingthemeltingpot.substack.com/p/food-can-show-us-how-to-hope-again
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A “family meal” is a meal shared by restaurant staff before service: a daily ritual of pause, nourishment, and connection. In that same spirit, PH-amily Meal invites you to sit down, slow down, and take a moment to reflect in an increasingly hyper online world.

PH-amily Meal is a podcast that explores the layered stories behind the meals that shape who we are, our relationships with each other, and our vision for the world as it could be. Hosted by chef and storyteller Tu David Phu and food writer and civic strategist Matt Fulle. Produced by Copper & Heat.

Who is someone you’ve built a deeper connection with while sharing or preparing a meal?

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05/13/2026

RÆ°á»Łu & Rhythm Brunch
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📍 299 Divisadero st., San Francisco, CA
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RÆ°á»Łu & Rhythm is a loud, shared brunch inspired by Vietnamese diasporic counterparts, coming together to create something new. In collaboration with Viet Collective SF, we bring people together the way we know how—Vinahouse DJ live (during brunch) filled with croque madames with house-made Laughing Cow–style cheese - with plenty of mimosas, spritzers, and Vietnamese coffee from Daybreak Coffee

05/11/2026

BĂșn KĂšn | PhĂș Quốc Island Fish Curry
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BĂșn KĂšn is a rare noodle dish from PhĂș Quốc Island in Southwest Vietnam, where Khmer and Vietnamese culinary traditions meet. It captures the coastal soul of PhĂș Quốc and the seafood traditions of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Made with rice noodles and a turmeric-tinted coconut curry of king mackerel - then garnished with fresh herbs, sprouts, and vegetables.

05/08/2026

Bún QuaÌŁÌ‚y Noodles from PhĂș Quốc Island
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Even bĂșn quáș­y isn’t a traditional dish. It’s newer, but it’s become inseparable from PhĂș Quốc through its fresh noodles, fish cake, and interactive way of eating. A reminder that some staples aren’t inherited through centuries—they’re created through innovation, habit, and everyday life.

05/04/2026

Gỏi CĂĄ TrĂ­ch, a PhĂș Quốc Island culinary staple.
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In Vietnam, PhĂș Quốc Island is best known for its fish sauce, but it also has a quieter specialty: gỏi cĂĄ trĂ­ch. The dish brings together brined herring with fresh coconut, palm sugar, and toasted peanuts.
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05/01/2026

This is PhĂș Quốc Island, Vietnam.
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PhĂș Quốc is a coastal island in southern Vietnam, known for its clear waters, dense forests, and a way of life shaped by the sea. Its cuisine leans heavily on what’s caught daily—fresh seafood, herbs, and the island’s deeply rooted fish sauce tradition.
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04/29/2026

BĂșn Thịt Nướng
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If you want to understand Vietnamese street food, bĂșn thịt nướng is exactly where you should start. This dish serves as a vibrant gateway to the nation’s culinary soul, showcasing nuanced grilling techniques that reflect a sophisticated, centuries-old BBQ tradition. And it’s my conviction that it’s the cultural heartbeat of the dynamic Saigon.
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04/28/2026

BĂĄnh Bột Lọc in Vietnam
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BĂĄnh bột lọc comes from Huáșż, but you’ll find it all over Vietnam, especially at street stalls like this one—a food bicycle, not a food truck. These chewy, translucent dumplings are filled with shrimp and pork, either steamed in banana leaves or boiled and topped with scallion oil. The magic is in the texture—soft, bouncy, and perfect with sweet-savory nước cháș„
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Our Deviled Crab Eggs and The Legend of LáșĄc Long QuĂąn and Âu CÆĄ========trứng Ăąu cÆĄ | dungeness crab deviled egg | pickle...
04/24/2026

Our Deviled Crab Eggs and The Legend of LáșĄc Long QuĂąn and Âu CÆĄ
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trứng Ăąu cÆĄ | dungeness crab deviled egg | pickles, herbs, chili oil
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