Popular social media super-chef Tue Nguyen (better known to many as @TwayDaBae) moved to the US with her family from Vietnam at the age of eight. When she realized she wanted to pursue a career in food, her parents didn’t support her choice, despite her mother being a wonderful cook and the inspiration behind many of Tue’s recipes. Still, Tue went to culinary school to pursue her dreams. Since then, she’s been featured in major publications like People, and her new restaurant, Didi in West Hollywood, has been covered by the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, The Infatuation, Eater, and more.
Tue honors food and culture in everything she does, and Di An exemplifies that with its authentic salty, sour, sweet, and spicy recipes, many of which have been simplified for modern cooks. You’ll still find the bold flavors of lemongrass, garlic, shallots, chili peppers, and of course, fish sauce, but presented in a way that even beginner home cooks will be able to cook and enjoy at home. Just like Tue’s content for her growing legions of Instagram and TikTok fans, her cookbook is an invitation to share the love she has for her recipes including:
“Keep this book around for midweek dinner ideas or a full blueprint for every dish you might want at your next dinner party.”—Named a Los Angeles Times Best Cookbook of 2024
“Nguyen has already proven that a lot of people want to learn about Vietnamese food from her; with DI AN, she’s making her mark on the establishment.”—Eater
“In this new world of overnight success stories in the food world, it would be so easy to just rest on your laurels and milk it, but from the moment I saw Tue on my phone to meeting her in person and then getting to know her as a friend, I’ve seen her always go above and beyond. She could have easily just taken the easy route, but she has kept challenging herself and the food industry by not only pushing the realms of what it means to be an influencer but also deciding to become a restaurateur, a travel guide, an entrepreneur, a representative of Vietnamese culture, and now an author. NBD lol. I know the recipes are gonna be great, as I’ve been fortunate to taste her food, and I am so excited to see the world get more of my little sis TwaydaBae!”—Roy Choi
“Tue does a beautiful job of sharing her culture and story through her cooking. This cookbook is stunning, and her recipes are thoughtful and flavorful. It is a must-have if you want to incorporate bold yet delicious Vietnamese dishes into your repertoire!”—Kylie Sakaida, Nutrition by Kylie
