Chefs Night Out: Drinking Cobra Sake & Eating the Best Vietnamese Food in NYC

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ม.ค. 2020
  • Dennis Ngo, executive chef of Di An Di in Greenpoint, NY, takes his staff on a night out to experience the new generation of Vietnamese restaurants in New York City, far beyond banh mi and pho.
    They start the night at An Choi, a vibrant street-style Vietnamese restaurant where Dennis and his restaurant crew first met. They enjoy shots of snake wine and bar snacks like fish sauce wings and taro fries. Then they visit friend and fellow chef Helen Nguyen at her new, unopened restaurant Saigon Social. The crew shares a bottle of fernet with Helen as they tour her new space and talk the future of Vietnamese restaurant dining.
    The group gets larger as more friends join them at Madame Vo BBQ, where they sample bo bay mon (7-course beef dinner) and whole crispy grilled catfish. The food crawl continues at Van Da, a small-plates restaurant that highlights the central region of Vietnamese cuisine with delicate, intricate dishes like Banh it (sticky rice dumplings) and pho short rib grilled cheese. To end the night, Dennis and his team return to Di An Di for a party filled with co-workers and friends, ending the night with karaoke and a late-night meal featuring broiled cheesy oysters, slow cooked pork, and more.
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  • @theentrepreneurway
    @theentrepreneurway 4 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    I think by far, this Night Out video has being the most vivid representation of what the environment of a restaurant SHOULD LOOK/FEEL like. Makes me think about my business that I ought to do the same. Very very nice representation. Keep up the good work, to the Chefs here and to the individuals who bring forth this footage.

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It always makes it feel real and relatable, and fun. That how I try to make my restaurant videos as well so people can feel the experience as much as possible

    • @Tomatotor
      @Tomatotor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Entrepreneur Way im totally agree

  • @DSki-wh5hc
    @DSki-wh5hc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Christine Ha’s presentation of her first dish on MasterChef... one of the greatest moments on food-television.

  • @devans00
    @devans00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    One of my favorite Chefs Night Out, hands down. Love the tight community of Vietnamese hospitality folks.

  • @LaidbackLayton
    @LaidbackLayton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    This one is special. What wholesome content. Wish them all the success's

  • @RibeyeMediumRare
    @RibeyeMediumRare 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Wow one of the best episodes of Chefs Night Out. And what a great chef/owner spending the whole night giving shout outs to those who have helped him come out and paying it forward by spotlighting the newer Viet restaurants in nyc. Not to mention consistently giving the credit to his employees for his success.

  • @rjhong93
    @rjhong93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    with this guys mindset that its a team effort not one single persons....he will go far in life

  • @YizzERR
    @YizzERR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Damn homeboys fade is extra CRISPY

  • @petercao3451
    @petercao3451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Proud of the New York Vietnamese community. Keep up the good work!!!

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know any good Viet places in LA? I'm looking for my food adventures for my page.

    • @petercao3451
      @petercao3451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rockstar Eater I’m actually not from LA. I’m from Houston. However, after going there, if you want really good Vietnamese, you have to Garden Grove or Westminster area. It’s a about 30 mins outside LA. A few restaurants I can name are Brodards, Garlic and Chives and one spot called Oc and Lau, a hotpot/snail restaurant. 😀

    • @afjkasdf
      @afjkasdf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RockstarEater Pho79 won a James Beard. There's also Golden Deli in Monterey Park (get the fried egg roll). New Noodle City is my favorite cheap option. KTown pho if you want to stay in LA proper. Also I've heard great things about Oc and Lau and want to go!

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@petercao3451 Wow, sounds great. I heard of Garlic and Chives from others, so probably will have to try it. I cover restaurants in LA, so please do follow in if you want to see some great features on the westside!

  • @davidsedycias1380
    @davidsedycias1380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing how they went by their friends place that wasn’t open yet because they knew it would be great publicity for when it did open, real friends right there

  • @nataliaday1888
    @nataliaday1888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How kind and respectful this chef is : ' )

  • @shavaughnb6743
    @shavaughnb6743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The Sous Chef Gerald seemed like a pretty cool guy. I hope he eventually branches out when he's ready to start his own restaurant

  • @TheChosenRed
    @TheChosenRed 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This Night Out is one of the best out there 👌🏽

  • @ChauNguyen-wi5pe
    @ChauNguyen-wi5pe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Finally a group of chefs that i can relate too. Second generation of Vietnamese American show casing the traditional vietnamese food in a new light...Love it.

  • @niceguy123ish
    @niceguy123ish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Nice to see the food and also the people behind it sharing their experiences. Shows you how much the two can be connected sometimes.

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nothing like food and company. That's why I love doing collaborations for my episodes.

  • @MissstefanoMcCartney
    @MissstefanoMcCartney 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That Johnny hyungh guy from the first restaurant was v familiar and I was right bc munchies did a autobiographical vid on him few years back and it’s crazy that this vid is about his mentor. Crazy to see how far he’s come and like this vid is my fav chefs night out. Warmed my heart

  • @greatnose4food
    @greatnose4food 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am glad to see these Vietnamese restauranteurs, to motivate me to continue working in the business .

  • @itsthehandle
    @itsthehandle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great leader being proud of his heritage and also supporting his ecosystem of chefs of the same Vietnamese heritage - hats off to you chef.

  • @bcgmktg
    @bcgmktg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Christine Ha!! I was so excited to see her!

  • @dzurisintube
    @dzurisintube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow. I love everything about what Dennis and his team seem to be about. He is clearly a cut above and young chefs should be clamoring to be apart of what he's doing.

  • @jakegwolford
    @jakegwolford 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love Chefs Night Out, and this was one of the best episodes yet.

  • @wasunakumi
    @wasunakumi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Togetherness......This defines it!!!

  • @Meatpieandsauce
    @Meatpieandsauce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this episode. Highlighting my cultural food, not bastadisedx not gentrified... but serving traditional food in a contemporary setting in NYC! Inspired!

  • @dwd1111
    @dwd1111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Happy Lunar New Year fam! Go get you some Vietnamese!

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's what I'm gonna do! I am always looking for hot new Asian spots for my vlog :)

  • @celestinecho8065
    @celestinecho8065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The guy in the blue jacket is cuteeee asf

  • @almareyes2192
    @almareyes2192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I definitely need to surround myself with people like that💜💜 very beautiful they trust each other and have good intentions on each other💜💜😌

  • @spotmesomewine2844
    @spotmesomewine2844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Can’t wait to try this place and all the other spots in this video!

  • @terryl7554
    @terryl7554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I always watch these late at night man. Good shit

  • @jeexbit
    @jeexbit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode y'all, keep 'em comin!

  • @emmanuelmartinez6210
    @emmanuelmartinez6210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This is awesome

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also recommend Little Sister restaurant in Los angeles. Very similar to the modern vibe of this place.

  • @xSuioP
    @xSuioP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hm I remember Johnny'sstory instantly from this channel a while back, I was wondering what had happened to his restaurant Lucy's Place, wanted to try it out; but was listed as permanently closed. Guess he moved onto here, hope he's doing good!

  • @trashsnapple4183
    @trashsnapple4183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are the coolest people ever! What a rad chef/boss.. Good luck to everyone on this episode. Next time I’m in NYC I’m stopping by!

  • @nguoivinhlong1184
    @nguoivinhlong1184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Care!!!! Thanks guys!!! Wishing you all the best !!!

  • @marvinnguyen5312
    @marvinnguyen5312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loves that the Viets made it, this is truly wholesome to watch, tuyet voi !!

  • @meshap.8713
    @meshap.8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A rare sight in the restaurant industry and this made me smile. :)

  • @cellyjordan2138
    @cellyjordan2138 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love this Chef's night out 🔥

  • @khnn4905
    @khnn4905 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Arguably the best chiefs night out I've seen!

  • @craigmacintyre7329
    @craigmacintyre7329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Class. Pure class.

  • @junoohotdog3548
    @junoohotdog3548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is the best episode

  • @rosemarinemuisc
    @rosemarinemuisc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Muchie episodes like this really remind me how much I LOVE NYC

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I could visit New York more often to shoot my food adventures. One day I will get back there!
      Hope you like LA stuff as well :)

  • @uriahthekey8647
    @uriahthekey8647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yes teamwork is better than one talented person

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. I wish I had more on my team so I wouldn't have to be a one man show on my channel. :(

  • @thebabyshpee6508
    @thebabyshpee6508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these videos. Quality content

  • @EITFM
    @EITFM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy is a real pro.

  • @mostlyknowasmka9729
    @mostlyknowasmka9729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very beautiful wholesome video in this series! With that said if my man don't open another restaurant/bar called "SnAKe" he missing out.

  • @CodeProvider
    @CodeProvider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    great vid. awesome dudes.

  • @sieure3311
    @sieure3311 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mình đã xem chương trình này đã lâu, và lần đầu gặp được 1 tập về ẩm thực Việt Nam. Love you

  • @msp2081
    @msp2081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can totally relate to the food they had in their childhood.

  • @DZY49er
    @DZY49er 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice episode

  • @Therealdopeness3030
    @Therealdopeness3030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Viet pride baby. From LA to NYC and worldwide

  • @charlesly6647
    @charlesly6647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy Lunar New Years

  • @basementhouse1582
    @basementhouse1582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bruh this is so god damn wholesome omggg

  • @DollFacePeter
    @DollFacePeter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    damn that Quan Ngo dude is really something

  • @melindamullins9971
    @melindamullins9971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yummy yes learning different foods is the very best✌👍🍴

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seriously. It's videos like this that inspired me to be a LA food vlogger. It's a new experience each time.

  • @vanguyen2
    @vanguyen2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My trang has some mad Viet cooking skills👍

  • @HelgeStrichen
    @HelgeStrichen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:52 That saigon street scene in the back brought back some serious flashbacks to my man with the yellow beanie

  • @sotano9859
    @sotano9859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    7:19 that taxi driver almost took out that girl 😂

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would take out that girl. We'd make a great Asian couple :)

    • @Nico-San91
      @Nico-San91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RockstarEater are you two married yet?

  • @Oskarisadog
    @Oskarisadog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The single greatest food show in the history of food or shows.

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, I agree (mine is a close second. Haha).

  • @suongho6585
    @suongho6585 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing - vietnamese chefs so inspiring!

  • @5089amara
    @5089amara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i really hope saigon social opens up amid the great restaurant depression, really want to try them out :(

  • @tomnguyen169
    @tomnguyen169 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A joy to see such passion for the trade and each other. R E S P E C T

  • @loluntilafternext6173
    @loluntilafternext6173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @8.32 don’t care where you are from.. NYC, LA, Melbourne, Paris.. when you a Viet kid.. you’re eating all these funky food concoctions.. I always thought I was the only one.. then I found out viet pantry food is a global cuisine 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @buffienguyen
    @buffienguyen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So interesting to see the Viet community abroad :D makes me miss some of the food now I live abroad

  • @jamessaunders1110
    @jamessaunders1110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The amount of Fernet in this video makes me feel right at home

  • @rjhong93
    @rjhong93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chuc mung nam moi!!!!

  • @bouncyoink1234
    @bouncyoink1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    super pleasant and nice

  • @Andrewk3sleep
    @Andrewk3sleep 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey he said 'banh mi' right this time.
    Good job

  • @Cbautista760
    @Cbautista760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    my homie brought a bottle like this and that shit was strong

  • @sim0nsix
    @sim0nsix ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very sociable and loveable man this is. Gotta say he reminds me of that villain from far cry tho 😅

  • @joejoejoes333
    @joejoejoes333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wuddup Kim Smooth! 😉

  • @Intothemycrowave
    @Intothemycrowave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The background music when they go to Saigon Social..! It sounds vaguely familiar! I wonder what it is…

  • @happykarina1
    @happykarina1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This chef's night out is the difference between a chef's night out and an investors night out..

  • @John_DaMan
    @John_DaMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dennis ngo, I think he was mentioned in a vice video by that other viet dude johnny huynh who has a restaurant in bushwick

  • @aisubjective
    @aisubjective 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    bro in the yellow beanie was mad depressed the whole video

  • @havesumfun18
    @havesumfun18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Johnny Huynh is cute as hell

  • @jeronimo3228
    @jeronimo3228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fernet + Coca-Cola = life

  • @bump9812
    @bump9812 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    he def plays for the pink team

  • @michaelnguyen5951
    @michaelnguyen5951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Viet in Denmark.. I feel the power :D !

  • @ramanmonkey
    @ramanmonkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think they talking about bo cua cop for that gambling game remember playing that with my family during gatherings even as a kid hahaha

  • @ashleysary1891
    @ashleysary1891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an attractive group

  • @PaulHo
    @PaulHo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoa, never knew there were that many VN in the BK.

  • @VeeAmericanEagle
    @VeeAmericanEagle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Homeboy with the white Tee is smashed af lol

  • @TNmike0309
    @TNmike0309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If I was Quan Ngo I would be pursuing that modeling contract part time, and have two bags restaurant and modeling💰💰 lol.

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That modeling agency should consider me as well :)

  • @melonbarmonster
    @melonbarmonster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best Vietnamese in NYC is Nha Min

  • @suhpaul1
    @suhpaul1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stay away from them snakes, folks!

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Snake eating challenge. Who wants to join me? :)

  • @ZattaBoy
    @ZattaBoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vietnamese people are good drinkers and know how to party.

  • @John_DaMan
    @John_DaMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These some sexy ass viet people

  • @ADDITIONALBREAD
    @ADDITIONALBREAD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey thats snake juice

  • @Mrfelixacastillo
    @Mrfelixacastillo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    life is good $$$$$$

  • @brande2614
    @brande2614 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That butter cinnamon toast

  • @daway212
    @daway212 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh shit, I went to high school with someone that's at Di An Di

  • @Jel0XD
    @Jel0XD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whos the guy with the fade?

  • @Lulu-by5ct
    @Lulu-by5ct 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FINALLY SOME VIETNAMESE PEOPLE

  • @ElGallows
    @ElGallows 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    buenaaa tiene un fernet

    • @ElGallows
      @ElGallows 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      PERO LO TOMAN SIN COCA..!!! QUE CARAJOS

  • @YAJM_
    @YAJM_ หลายเดือนก่อน

    💙

  • @alecarrillo10
    @alecarrillo10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The mexico city ones are the best

  • @Beowolfenstein
    @Beowolfenstein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Quan, Tuan, Where's Juan?

    • @wed3k
      @wed3k 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's washing the dishes.

  • @LedZepp07
    @LedZepp07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Quan Ngo is fine AF.

  • @rogerh2694
    @rogerh2694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The camraderie is unreal.

  • @trex1448
    @trex1448 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nha min and Lucy's...

  • @voplaxx
    @voplaxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait.. i thought Vladislav 13:47 from What we do in the shadows dont eat human food? Good disguise with the hat.

  • @bledback2life
    @bledback2life 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spam and rice is authentic for Hawaii though.