I seem to get early access by being awake when you upload. Doctors are speaking out against people traveling in Minnesota, New Jersey, and several other states, saying even vaccinated people should wear masks and socially distance. (State fair, anybody? By the way did you read the State fair's rules on their site...) Suggestion: Don't travel to places with covid surges going on, shake hundreds of people's hands, share foods, and not wear a mask, only to have doctors criticize your behavior later.
This Hmong community just shows that life can be simple and beautiful when we all work and help together. Thank you to the Hmong community. Love from your Filipino brothers and sisters.
My daughter's half Filipino. She's been living in Quizon City for the past 2 years. I'm saving up to go and visit. I'm a real foodie, can't wait to taste all the food. I'm just not up for the Balut. Heheheheh. That's a bit scary.
Sonny, you should try some real Hmong wild food. Come to the woods with the Hmong hunter for great delicate Hmong wild food butchering out from deer meat or squirrel or wild pigs or list goes on there so much more ingredients to know and learn from. Please come join the woods. Hmong or the hillbillies of Asia and now America too all across MN, WI, CA, OK, AR, NC, SC, Alaska, etc. Come join the wild Hmong food from the woods. Fresh meat and fresh cooking style will turn your food channel with more success.
My husband is hmong and I love how generous all hmong people are when you like the food the always say “if you like it, I’ll pack you some to take home “ pure love ❤️
“One generation has to sacrifice itself so the rest can grow”. Dang, that was emotional! Sonny, you really have the best damn show in existence. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this💖
@Honey Moon WRONG this was the worst of his videos! Do you know you're not supposed to move plant life or seeds from one country to another like they did? Either way it has to be declared and inspected there is this thing called a phytosanitary certificate! She cannot even speak English, I highly doubt she went though the proper channels to import the seeds. The reason why there are rules against this is because she could have import foreign pests or diseases that could devastate American agriculture! American agriculture is more important then her or any immigrants distaste for American produce! Re watch the video and notice the confusion on Sonny's face when he asked how did they get the seeds in. Sonny and I have both been on enough international fights to know you're not supposed to do that.
Sonny, you should try some real Hmong wild food. Come to the woods with the Hmong hunter for great delicate Hmong wild food butchering out from deer meat or squirrel or wild pigs or list goes on there so much more ingredients to know and learn from. Please come join the woods. Hmong or the hillbillies of Asia and now America too all across MN, WI, CA, OK, AR, NC, SC, Alaska, etc. Come join the wild Hmong food from the woods. Fresh meat and fresh cooking style will turn your food channel with more success.
I’m not Hmong, but even I felt proud watching Yia Vang. He spoke so softly, eloquently, and knowledgeable about his culture. You can feel his sense of pride. Justifiable name for the show, BEST Ever Food Review show.
“This gotta be our last country, America”. So glad you have also made it here and made America your home. Hmong people a strong and resilient! Respect!
As a former Minnesotan, I witnessed how hard the Hmong first generation struggling to adapt themselves in the new world, sacrificing to the max for their offspring while facing and addressing many difficulties in terms of language barrier, culture shock, being stereotyped, prejudiced and discriminated ̣(not only from the locals but also other Asian ethnic groups as well). Their success today never come cheap but paid by tears, sweat and even blood. My hat off to their diligence, assiduity, sacrifice, and most of all the perseverance.
When he said growing the first crop for seed is the essence of what being Hmong was about, sacrificing a generation so that the rest of their people can flourish made me cry. That’s so powerful.
We moved from country to country to country. Losing our homes every chance we get to now where we are finally settled. It was a hard and painful history, losing hundreds, if not thousands, of lives in the process of finding a new home, but through it all, we learned to live with what we got and make the best with the cards we're dealt. The only chance for us Hmong to survive into the future was through sacrifice for the betterment of future generations. Learn about the culture and try to simulate. My parents didn't have anything when they moved here, besides 2 families. They pushed hard for what I got and for that I'm thankful and proud to be Hmong. It is the "Will of Fire."
The journey and the struggles of the Hmong People made me so emotional. They converted what could have been generational trauma and tragedy into a beautiful cultural lesson of survival and identity. My personal take on the experiences of the Hmong People could be wrong here and I don't want to romanticise the struggle, but I thoroughly enjoyed this small insight into their interesting culture and values!
You're on spot. My people have been running and surviving for over 2000k years. All we ever wanted was to be free from governing. We're so fed up with the empires that we would move all the way up to the tip of the mountains where most felt was uninhabitable, yet we made it habitable just to get kick out by the empires and replaced again by ones that were sympathetic to the empires. Sad story. But we are finally free; we made it to America. Well, 200k of the 6M of us did.
This is has been one of your best videos since you came back to the US imo, so much insight . "One generation has to sacrifice itself, so the next can grow" bro, your family made it. Respect
As a daughter of Vietnamese refugees, I thought this was a great episode. Appreciated the social commentary on the southeast Asian refugee experience from the Hmong culture. Bourdain would be proud. Excellent content and co-hosts.
He's approached every culture with such respect and amazing excitement. I love his willingness to give content people have never seen before while opening minds all over the world to food culture.
I remember when they came to USA.they weren't treated well.they never complained or asked for anything.these people are warriors in Thier own way.wish more people could watch this video and realize what we have here.great video wonderful people.thank you Sonny
My impression is more that he wasn't gonna take any bullshit from anyone, LOL. He's super proud of his culture. If a kid walks into his restaurant and asks for a cheeseburger, he'll tell that family to GTFO.
It's my first time hearing about Hmong community that after watching this I just need to google them and learn about their history. Ia (Yia) was so genuine and Hmong families are like Filipino families - you will always go home with a take out. Sending love from PH!
Tf! You definitely wrong! You said "hmong families are like Filipino families - you will always go home with a take out" and so do white, blacks, other asian, mexican and so on.. don't know wut you smoking on.
I've been a silent viewer for the past few years and I've been entertained with a lot of your videos, but this is my favorite so far. Thank you for sharing Yia Vang and the Hmong People's culture. This video is the most genuine and beautiful you've ever produced in my opinion. I'll continue to cry now.
This is just not a food show anymore, it’s a movement to explore the culture, the history that we don’t get to learn. Thank you BEFRS. Much love from India 🇮🇳
Sonny, a BIG THANK YOU for showing my heritage and the pride that our Hmong culture continues to learn to embrace. I'm glad you found such a wonderful way to tell it too. Such a big year to be Hmong from Suni Lee Olympics, Best Food Review, and so many other historical events that will leave huge footprints in the world. Maybe Hmong people aren't meant to have a country because we have so much to share and give to the world. And that's okay because wherever we go we always find a way to make and call it home.
Hmong are people of the land. We try our best in every place we live. We're survivors who have moved from country to country to country. Throughout hardships, we strive to achieve for a better world no matter where we are in this planet.
Of all your trips, all the cool (and totally crazy) meals you've taken part in - this is one of the best videos youve ever made. The story, the mixing of footage from abroad and from within their home, its a perfect view into Hmong culture/food/modern history, this is an awesome video. Really good work and thumbs UP to the entire team. Love it, awesome job.
As a first generation Hmong American, I was in tears of joy watching this video. A lot of us struggled, succeeded, and some are still struggling. Throughout all this, food is what connects us all together no matter what country we’re in. Even though I’m Hmong American, I was raised in a rural area with a very small population of Hmong people. Adapting to live as a Hmong American was different and challenging in its own ways. But at the end of the day, Hmong food was one way of connecting me back to my Hmong culture. I am beyond proud of the Hmong community and thankful for Sonny for creating this video. Tears of joy and I am so proud of be Hmong ❤️ now I gotta go make myself some khaub poob (the curry noodles) lol
it’s crazy to me too that being an immigrant isn’t just hard in terms of government, jobs, etc etc. I never really realized how hard it was for people from different countries to literally eat, and it’s awesome to me that people kept their cuisines from their native cultures and brought them to the U.S. and that’s what makes the U.S. the U.S.! so many different cultures and foods to go around, I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to taste different foods here in my home country because somebody was willing to share it!
@Merry Christmas- Hey little hateful Merry fucken Christmas, he's a trained chef, I'm sure he knows what he's doing. Don't be knocking others just because your little mind can't comprehend his cooking and style.
I’ve watched hundreds of your videos over the years, Sonny, but this one was one of my top favorites. The storytelling, the home footage, how everything was on such a personal level, the rawness of emotions I felt hearing the stories being told. Amazing!
Thank you for representing Hmong, being a voice to the Hmong community, giving us a voice to share some of our stories and showcasing some our hmong dishes. Yia, you are awesome brother. Definitely came through w/the dishes. Only the few will understand how hard it hits to hear “our last country” America.
God I love these stories. People have such resilience, and the human spirit truly is awe inspiring. Much love... to everyone. If you re reading this. Even though we may never meet, know there is someone out there that cares about you.
When I’m having a rough day, I watch this show and it makes me feel better. There is so much comfort just learning about different cultures and foods from all over the world. ☺️😌
I must say chef Yia’s food and eating philosophy is spot on. I love his character and knowledge. This is an awesome episode. Makes me want to visit Minnesota.
Does Sonny and his team know that they are helping the rest of the world to know much more then cuisines. Such a knowledgeable and entertaining channel.
you have some of those pearls in your show, where you actually hit the nail on the head. i like the goofing episodes, but this beats the Minnesota fair junk hands down and it doesn't even try. this is quality.
I feel like there is so much culture around us that we as Americans do not understand. I work in the greater Atlanta area where it is truly a mixing pot of cultures. This video and many of the previous videos helps to shine some light into the history and culture of the Hmong people. Much respect to this family and all others who made it here. I now want to try Hmong food! Thanks Sonny for another great video!
I live in the Hickory NC area. Several thousand Hmong have migrated here and there are several Hmong restaurants opened in our area. I married a Hmong woman that moved here and most of the Hmong restaurants in this area are no different than setting down to eat in Moms kitchen.
I've been around Hmong people all my life. My most memorable relationship was with a Vang. I can tell you people this with the utmost confidence. Sonny just formed a life long relationship with Yia and his family. That's just how Hmong people roll.
Being Hmong, our history is vague. I've never known anyone who have known where we started only what we went through and that we don't have a country so it was definitely nice seeing a video on Hmongs and more about our history that I didn't know about. Hopefully we can someday discover where we started and all of our history.
I literally want to cry reading these comments. Being Hmong myself and now seeing people read about us and our past generations who struggled to get here, I feel so overwhelmed. Thank you for creating this video. I always love when others want to know about us because we’re still very unknown. Thank you thank you. 🤍
This was a great episode, I’d say my favorite so far. Their story and the way they see life reminds me so much of my own culture as a Mexican and the culture of many other central and South American culture. One generation has to sacrifice so that the other can succeed. That’s a perspective that I believe we share.
I’m not Hmong but this episode got me all ready eyed. The amount of pride and respect that Yia has for his culture and history of his people is just so inspiring to watch. Him describing Hmong food as a philosophy rather than a just a type of food is so fascinating it really shows how much keeping the Hmong cooking traditions means to him. I hope I am lucky enough to try Hmong food one day.
I am a native Minnesotan. Lived 3 yrs in Missoula Montana early 90s. We would go pick Huckleberries up in the mountains, it wasn't easy! We would see the Hmong people up there too picking diligently. And when the Farmers Market took place in town. The word was , go to the Hmong area, they have the best produce! And they did! Sugar Snap peas were one of the awesome things they grew!
Hmong culture has fascinated me for years, especially their culinary traditions and colorful aesthetic that developed and maintained over years of struggle and change. Im dying to go to Laos and Vietnam to experience it firsthand
I hear his heart, most every culture who has come to America have a similar path in food creation- survival food came first- which to me tastes the best and is obviously the most genuine. Fusion foods can be tasty and are ok but lack the love that is communicated in survival foods which is where we each run when we want to feel comforted~soul food is what it truly is and is from the heart! Awesome episode, that spread looks delicious! Thanks Sonny!♥️✨
@@ipman9165 you corny asf. move tf on lame ass kid. asking her dumbass questions like you run shit💀 all your other comments you all butthurt over some stupid shit. 😂 lil ass 14 year old bro tf you askin dumbass questions for ?
From the terrace’s of China, to the mountains of Vietnam, to the foothills of Laos, to the refugee camp in Thailand and to America the land of the free. We Hmoob people have gone through so much, yet nobody knows us….THANKS SONNY for always shedding a light on our culture when nobody else does.
@@umr3179 I dont know if you happen to live in the Twin Cities or have ever been, but it is the home of "The Science Museum of Minnesota," specifically in St. Paul. They have an entire display on race/racism and a display of like 50 different countries and their incarceration rates. America is number one at locking people up by a large margin! China is second but it's a far second. Is this the price of freedom that is always thrown around in the states? America and its guns are the reason my family had a rifle pointed at us for accidentally cutting off another driver on the hwy. Called 911 and they acted as if we were bothering them. I've been shot once and almost another time point blank in the chest with a shotgun that misfired. I believe people should be able to own their guns, but a little bit more common sense in who you sell a semi-auto weapon to might make sense. Sense doesnt seem to be much of a consideration especially when mixed with politics.
It’s so fascinating that cultures can disperse to all parts of the world through diaspora. I love how the same thing can be eaten across oceans and continents. Food truly connects us all.
To see the Hmong people and what they went through to come to America and live and use food as a tool to. educated others of who they are . Incredible thank you Sonny
My older Brother was Special Forces in Vietnam, Stationed in the Highlands. The Hmong People were their Allies. Thank You for showcasing Our Friends and I wish them all the success and appreciate their forgiveness of Our actions. God Bless these Folks!!
This is by far one of your best shows ever. The production quality, the editing, acting, and writing is all top notch! This kind of content is what it challenging the cable empire. You guys have built something real here!
I really love this man's personality , he seems positive and so loving , I wish him the best for his restaurant and anything else he wants to accomplish.
I dont always comment on episodes, I usually just sit back and enjoy. However this one hit on so many different levels. Truly amazing. Thanks for the great show
Thank you for the continuous highlight of the Hmong people. I feel like we've lived in the shadows for too long. I'm excited for the day when I can tell people I meet that I'm Hmong without them thinking I'm Mongolian or whatever other asian race they come up with. I appreciate you and your team Sonny!
Chef Yia Vang is a skilled chef who has a great interpretation on Hmong food. It's so awesome that he said his restaurant is like a love letter to his parents. His passion for cooking is undeniably apparent. Some of the best restaurants are made by passionate chefs! It really does come across when the cooking is made with love.
I love this episode, especially the host, he's wholesome and genuine. Really show that wonderful view of the cuisine as well as H'Mong's culture. Love this! Thank you for sharing this wonderful stories. Will definitely have to try Mong food once I travel up North of Vietnam.
@@hmoob704 I was mistaken for the whole time! It make sense now cause I do know there are many H'Mong villages in the north of Vietnam. Thank you for pointing it out
OMG I love this restaurant owner I wish I could just fly to Minnesota right now and have this experience with him if I ever go to Minnesota I will totally support this restaurant I’m so proud of this gentleman and the other one’s featured on the show and they are not even in my family and I feel like they are God bless them I’m so happy for them and I’m so happy they’re here in the US
This has got to be one of my favorites, so much history and explanation, understanding & uplifting! LOVE it. Love how they will always and forever carry on their tradition! ❤️
" and this will be our last country" I wish people who have been here for generations felt this way. This is my home and I'm happy to be here is what he's saying. All we seem to hear today is how bad America is and while there are still some things that we need to work on, this is a wonderful country and we should feel blessed to be here.
The woke and privileged people will never understand nor appreciate being here in the states and being an American citizen..mainly those of us that came from war-torn countries knew and at the end of the day, I as an American citizen, rather be waking up in this country than in any other country in the entire world..Only in American, one can just packed up and move to any other cities in the continental U.S and not being afraid besides getting speeding ticket.
This captured the spirit and essence of what it means to be Hmong. Toua, yia and sonny, you guys are an inspiration! I have been watching this video on repeat for a while. I love that you were able to incorporate the culture, history and was able to give a wholesome view of the Hmong community from Laos to American. Yia you did an exceptional job at representing our people and showing the world the values, resilience, strength, passion, family, love, taste and flavors of Hmong people and food. Hmong people have an amazing ability to adapt to survive, due to an oppressive, war plagued history. The ultimate goal is for best future of our people.
I LOVE that he isn't willing to change his food to appease the masses!!! I wish more people were like that. Take pride in where you're from and who/what you represent.
You can tell he is so passionate about his culture and their food! I love how he talks about the history. This is one of the most beautiful videos you have put up. Keep it up sonny your awesome!!!
Sonny, thank you for not just all of the places you take us. Thanks for all of the culture you bring to us. My neighbor across the road are Hmong and typical to Hmong people, they are very gracious and kind. Even bringing me about two kilos of meat when they butchered a buffalo. I hope that this isn't your last video with them. I'd like to see a follow up after the restaurant opens.
I love Yia so much, he's a great host and funny guy and overall a good person, I'd love to just sit and chat with him about literally anything. I'd love to see him, Sonny, and Calvin have a food episode together, it would be such a great episode. Lol.
Sonny, I love this episode so much. I got teary eyes when you touched on the story of our people's journey from Laos to the refugee camp in Thailand. Thank you.
Easily the best episode I've watched so far. I love how you emphasized the culture and penchant of the Hmong people. I'm totally going to seek out Hmong cuisine.
I really love your energy and how your giving the people an opportunity to see how not only food is made but relationships and the history behind the reasons these chefs and ordinary people are doing
Awe I'm so proud of him and his mom. It's so cool to know that other people are learning and liking our foods. This kind of foods are the kinds that my mom used to make for us siblings when she still alive
I have really fallen in love with your show. I have always tried learning of other people through their food, it’s truly the best way to learn another culture. I am so impressed with Hmong culture and cannot wait until next time I’m in the Cities and will definitely look Hmong town up and go try some food. There are so many elements of Hmong culture that are so similar to my own Native culture that it is so amazing to me. Many blessings to you for your love of cultures.
I know that America wasn't the number 1 choice for where to continue this show, that hasn't stopped everyone's ability to produce one of the best episodes that I have ever seen on this channel.
@@ayomideayodele5378 food, and he moved to his specific base location in Asia(I think it was Vietnam or something) since you could go to go to the nearby Asian countries faster.
I am so touched by this episode. Thank you so much for highlighting their culture. I learned so much (and now I'm also very hungry although I just ate!!!). Yia is absolutely in tune with who he is and what he has to offer of his culture. Love it!
When he said “this is going to be our last country, America” at 14:48 I felt that so much. As another child of immigrants, I wish them and their children the best.
I watch your show Literally everyday see or unseen.this has got to be probably my MOST Favorite!The People are Beautiful and I'm Proud of who they are! You are correct,these people ARE survivors!!
I’m enjoying these recent episodes! I’ve been following this show for a long time and as a Hmong Minnesota native, it’s been so nice to see so many episodes close to home.
I just recently started watching Sonny and I truly admire how respectful and insightful he is when it comes to other cultures. He is constantly teaching me about food groups I never knew existed, and this video shows how important food can be a gateway to a community. I learned so much about a culture that I had only heard of in passing before. This was an absolutely incredible journey into Hmong culture. I would love to attend a Vinai feast and if I ever make it to MN, I would absolutely love to stop at the Vinai restaurant.
‘It takes one generation to sacrifice itself for the next generation to grow…this is the essence of what the Hmong people is to me” Chef Yia Vang ❤️❤️❤️
This is authentic America. This is the American dream. People coming from all over the world, building a community and enriching their new homes. Every single American immigrant community has done this, starting from the pilgrims. As an immigrant, I totally understood what he meant when he says that one generation had to sacrifice itself for the next. I say my parents were time travellers. They lived in the present but with their minds in the future. God bless the Hmong people, I hope they can make a great life in their “last country”.
It's crazy how the food segments are so good that I'm still, after all this time, caught off guard when the culture and history comes through. I love it 😀
I am from Philippines and I find your food really amazing,not just the food but also the culture and history.Thank you for this another quality content Sonny.
The stories of Hmong people really touched my heart. Partly because I lived among Hmong people for a month in the mountains of Chang Mai. Such amazing warm hearted simple people. Even had a total stranger hand me the keys to his motorcycle so I could explore the winding roads of the mountains for several days.
This food looks amazing and I love that you provide the history of the people it came from,how they literally took nothing and made it into something amazing
I am so happy you’re putting Hmong culture on the map! I live in MN, my BFF is Hmong and I just sent this to her! May God continue to bless your journey 🙏❤️
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I seem to get early access by being awake when you upload. Doctors are speaking out against people traveling in Minnesota, New Jersey, and several other states, saying even vaccinated people should wear masks and socially distance. (State fair, anybody? By the way did you read the State fair's rules on their site...) Suggestion: Don't travel to places with covid surges going on, shake hundreds of people's hands, share foods, and not wear a mask, only to have doctors criticize your behavior later.
This Hmong community just shows that life can be simple and beautiful when we all work and help together. Thank you to the Hmong community. Love from your Filipino brothers and sisters.
I'm glad these people can be Americans also and bring a cuisine that's not really known to other Americans and can sell great produce too.
Yep. Looks great. With love from your European American friends.
🤗🤗🤗🤗all as one
I think that's what AlL Asian do we love to share food with our neighbors &friend's
My daughter's half Filipino. She's been living in Quizon City for the past 2 years. I'm saving up to go and visit. I'm a real foodie, can't wait to taste all the food. I'm just not up for the Balut. Heheheheh. That's a bit scary.
This is truly best ever food show, not only show about the food but history about the culture itself. Keep up the good work sonny and the team 👍
truth!
Sonny, you should try some real Hmong wild food. Come to the woods with the Hmong hunter for great delicate Hmong wild food butchering out from deer meat or squirrel or wild pigs or list goes on there so much more ingredients to know and learn from. Please come join the woods. Hmong or the hillbillies of Asia and now America too all across MN, WI, CA, OK, AR, NC, SC, Alaska, etc. Come join the wild Hmong food from the woods. Fresh meat and fresh cooking style will turn your food channel with more success.
You are right Distinguished!
I'm telling you dude is an anthropologist
This guy and his team have done more to improve international relations than any government in the world.
My husband is hmong and I love how generous all hmong people are when you like the food the always say “if you like it, I’ll pack you some to take home “ pure love ❤️
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“One generation has to sacrifice itself so the rest can grow”. Dang, that was emotional! Sonny, you really have the best damn show in existence. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this💖
Agreed
Exactly. That line just touched my heart.
I felt this one too. Deeply
Yeah really touchy phrase he used..
@Honey Moon WRONG this was the worst of his videos! Do you know you're not supposed to move plant life or seeds from one country to another like they did? Either way it has to be declared and inspected there is this thing called a phytosanitary certificate! She cannot even speak English, I highly doubt she went though the proper channels to import the seeds. The reason why there are rules against this is because she could have import foreign pests or diseases that could devastate American agriculture! American agriculture is more important then her or any immigrants distaste for American produce! Re watch the video and notice the confusion on Sonny's face when he asked how did they get the seeds in. Sonny and I have both been on enough international fights to know you're not supposed to do that.
"Having things together is more important than having whatever the things are." Such a simple, yet powerful, statement...
Exactly. 99.99% of the United States has lost that. 😞
Indeed
Sonny, you should try some real Hmong wild food. Come to the woods with the Hmong hunter for great delicate Hmong wild food butchering out from deer meat or squirrel or wild pigs or list goes on there so much more ingredients to know and learn from. Please come join the woods. Hmong or the hillbillies of Asia and now America too all across MN, WI, CA, OK, AR, NC, SC, Alaska, etc. Come join the wild Hmong food from the woods. Fresh meat and fresh cooking style will turn your food channel with more success.
The sentiment was beautiful, and the look of the food was also absolutely beautiful too!
What’s does that even mean
I’m not Hmong, but even I felt proud watching Yia Vang. He spoke so softly, eloquently, and knowledgeable about his culture. You can feel his sense of pride.
Justifiable name for the show, BEST Ever Food Review show.
“This gotta be our last country, America”.
So glad you have also made it here and made America your home. Hmong people a strong and resilient! Respect!
That quote got me in the feels. Powerful
As a former Minnesotan, I witnessed how hard the Hmong first generation struggling to adapt themselves in the new world, sacrificing to the max for their offspring while facing and addressing many difficulties in terms of language barrier, culture shock, being stereotyped, prejudiced and discriminated ̣(not only from the locals but also other Asian ethnic groups as well).
Their success today never come cheap but paid by tears, sweat and even blood. My hat off to their diligence, assiduity, sacrifice, and most of all the perseverance.
Just wow
That was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing that ♥️
Thank you! The lack of education and knowledge of the Hmong people causes a lot of ignorance from others and even from some Hmong people themselves.
I remember them times
AND NOW WE HAVE GANGS.
When he said growing the first crop for seed is the essence of what being Hmong was about, sacrificing a generation so that the rest of their people can flourish made me cry. That’s so powerful.
Nice name. 😁
We moved from country to country to country. Losing our homes every chance we get to now where we are finally settled. It was a hard and painful history, losing hundreds, if not thousands, of lives in the process of finding a new home, but through it all, we learned to live with what we got and make the best with the cards we're dealt. The only chance for us Hmong to survive into the future was through sacrifice for the betterment of future generations. Learn about the culture and try to simulate. My parents didn't have anything when they moved here, besides 2 families. They pushed hard for what I got and for that I'm thankful and proud to be Hmong. It is the "Will of Fire."
I live in Fresno CA. And I do notice they have large beautiful gardens. I love to see that. ❤
So that's why my grandmother has 3 gardens. 😅 @@SStout-bb9te
@@SStout-bb9te true
The journey and the struggles of the Hmong People made me so emotional. They converted what could have been generational trauma and tragedy into a beautiful cultural lesson of survival and identity. My personal take on the experiences of the Hmong People could be wrong here and I don't want to romanticise the struggle, but I thoroughly enjoyed this small insight into their interesting culture and values!
Eloquently and humbly stated
Thank you for your kind and passionate words..🙏
Lol, you should be a PR representative, you have a way with words
Watch the documentary by Valley PBS. It's a trip.
You're on spot. My people have been running and surviving for over 2000k years. All we ever wanted was to be free from governing. We're so fed up with the empires that we would move all the way up to the tip of the mountains where most felt was uninhabitable, yet we made it habitable just to get kick out by the empires and replaced again by ones that were sympathetic to the empires. Sad story. But we are finally free; we made it to America. Well, 200k of the 6M of us did.
This is has been one of your best videos since you came back to the US imo, so much insight .
"One generation has to sacrifice itself, so the next can grow" bro, your family made it. Respect
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As a daughter of Vietnamese refugees, I thought this was a great episode. Appreciated the social commentary on the southeast Asian refugee experience from the Hmong culture. Bourdain would be proud. Excellent content and co-hosts.
The chef is so deep and such a wise man. All his words are wisdoms we can learn from. All the love from Thailand
This definitely needs way more likes
He's approached every culture with such respect and amazing excitement. I love his willingness to give content people have never seen before while opening minds all over the world to food culture.
I remember when they came to USA.they weren't treated well.they never complained or asked for anything.these people are warriors in Thier own way.wish more people could watch this video and realize what we have here.great video wonderful people.thank you Sonny
I love this guy, he is so sweet. Sonny please have him do another episode with you.
My impression is more that he wasn't gonna take any bullshit from anyone, LOL. He's super proud of his culture. If a kid walks into his restaurant and asks for a cheeseburger, he'll tell that family to GTFO.
Seriously a cool guy, was very knowledgeable about his culture and food.
They should do a vid together on the Hmong new year celebration either in Fresno,ca or in Minnesota where they’re at
It's my first time hearing about Hmong community that after watching this I just need to google them and learn about their history. Ia (Yia) was so genuine and Hmong families are like Filipino families - you will always go home with a take out. Sending love from PH!
Tf! You definitely wrong! You said "hmong families are like Filipino families - you will always go home with a take out" and so do white, blacks, other asian, mexican and so on.. don't know wut you smoking on.
I'm friending for Lumpia and Bao!
But it has to be home made and not pre-made. Grew up with both as a kid!
I've been a silent viewer for the past few years and I've been entertained with a lot of your videos, but this is my favorite so far. Thank you for sharing Yia Vang and the Hmong People's culture. This video is the most genuine and beautiful you've ever produced in my opinion. I'll continue to cry now.
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why were they driven out of their country? isn't that similar to the rohingya?
@@lyhthegreat Vietnam war after the US pulled out of South Vietnam; they kind of explaining it around 13:23
@@jadonlee821 cause they were helping the US?
This is just not a food show anymore, it’s a movement to explore the culture, the history that we don’t get to learn. Thank you BEFRS. Much love from India 🇮🇳
I would love to go to the market everyday..i love food. And im from cambodia &Vietnam
Don't copy other comment
True but it’s always been about that
Sonny, a BIG THANK YOU for showing my heritage and the pride that our Hmong culture continues to learn to embrace. I'm glad you found such a wonderful way to tell it too. Such a big year to be Hmong from Suni Lee Olympics, Best Food Review, and so many other historical events that will leave huge footprints in the world. Maybe Hmong people aren't meant to have a country because we have so much to share and give to the world. And that's okay because wherever we go we always find a way to make and call it home.
Hmong are people of the land. We try our best in every place we live. We're survivors who have moved from country to country to country. Throughout hardships, we strive to achieve for a better world no matter where we are in this planet.
Of all your trips, all the cool (and totally crazy) meals you've taken part in - this is one of the best videos youve ever made. The story, the mixing of footage from abroad and from within their home, its a perfect view into Hmong culture/food/modern history, this is an awesome video. Really good work and thumbs UP to the entire team. Love it, awesome job.
Yes.. quite agree with you
absolutely. loved it
As a first generation Hmong American, I was in tears of joy watching this video. A lot of us struggled, succeeded, and some are still struggling. Throughout all this, food is what connects us all together no matter what country we’re in. Even though I’m Hmong American, I was raised in a rural area with a very small population of Hmong people. Adapting to live as a Hmong American was different and challenging in its own ways. But at the end of the day, Hmong food was one way of connecting me back to my Hmong culture. I am beyond proud of the Hmong community and thankful for Sonny for creating this video. Tears of joy and I am so proud of be Hmong ❤️ now I gotta go make myself some khaub poob (the curry noodles) lol
Well I’d like to try some of y’all’s food now, I’d like to try the one grandma made that dumpling.
it’s crazy to me too that being an immigrant isn’t just hard in terms of government, jobs, etc etc. I never really realized how hard it was for people from different countries to literally eat, and it’s awesome to me that people kept their cuisines from their native cultures and brought them to the U.S. and that’s what makes the U.S. the U.S.! so many different cultures and foods to go around, I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to taste different foods here in my home country because somebody was willing to share it!
@Merry Christmas don’t eat it then
@Merry Christmas- Hey little hateful Merry fucken Christmas, he's a trained chef, I'm sure he knows what he's doing. Don't be knocking others just because your little mind can't comprehend his cooking and style.
If that's you in the picture you are indeed , beautiful . If it's not , you pick beautiful pictures .
I’ve watched hundreds of your videos over the years, Sonny, but this one was one of my top favorites. The storytelling, the home footage, how everything was on such a personal level, the rawness of emotions I felt hearing the stories being told. Amazing!
Thank you for representing Hmong, being a voice to the Hmong community, giving us a voice to share some of our stories and showcasing some our hmong dishes. Yia, you are awesome brother. Definitely came through w/the dishes.
Only the few will understand how hard it hits to hear “our last country” America.
Made me cry like a baby 🥲😭😭 🤣🤣😊
Welcome to land of free. Enjoy this show and food. It all look so good.
God I love these stories. People have such resilience, and the human spirit truly is awe inspiring. Much love... to everyone. If you re reading this. Even though we may never meet, know there is someone out there that cares about you.
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When I’m having a rough day, I watch this show and it makes me feel better. There is so much comfort just learning about different cultures and foods from all over the world. ☺️😌
I must say chef Yia’s food and eating philosophy is spot on. I love his character and knowledge. This is an awesome episode. Makes me want to visit Minnesota.
As a Minnesotan, you should.
My mouth is watering watching them eat..i love food. Especially any Asian food
Yia is a good host. Probably a great chef too. I hope you'll success
He is the man
When Yia's mom said she would send some of the steamed buns home with Sunny...I'm sure all us Hmong peeps felt that right there ❤️.
Does Sonny and his team know that they are helping the rest of the world to know much more then cuisines.
Such a knowledgeable and entertaining channel.
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you have some of those pearls in your show, where you actually hit the nail on the head. i like the goofing episodes, but this beats the Minnesota fair junk hands down and it doesn't even try. this is quality.
Shout out my Hmong friends for cooking these meals for me and for educating me about their culture, food and struggle. Love y'all!
I feel like there is so much culture around us that we as Americans do not understand. I work in the greater Atlanta area where it is truly a mixing pot of cultures. This video and many of the previous videos helps to shine some light into the history and culture of the Hmong people. Much respect to this family and all others who made it here. I now want to try Hmong food! Thanks Sonny for another great video!
I live in the Hickory NC area. Several thousand Hmong have migrated here and there are several Hmong restaurants opened in our area. I married a Hmong woman that moved here and most of the Hmong restaurants in this area are no different than setting down to eat in Moms kitchen.
I've been around Hmong people all my life. My most memorable relationship was with a Vang. I can tell you people this with the utmost confidence. Sonny just formed a life long relationship with Yia and his family. That's just how Hmong people roll.
M glad they found a new home..America is great in this respect...they will be able to thrive and keep their culture alive
Being Hmong, our history is vague. I've never known anyone who have known where we started only what we went through and that we don't have a country so it was definitely nice seeing a video on Hmongs and more about our history that I didn't know about. Hopefully we can someday discover where we started and all of our history.
I literally want to cry reading these comments. Being Hmong myself and now seeing people read about us and our past generations who struggled to get here, I feel so overwhelmed. Thank you for creating this video. I always love when others want to know about us because we’re still very unknown. Thank you thank you. 🤍
Awesome culture God bless you all and of course awesome food.
Bless you
You are a beautiful people
I'm so glad the struggle was made. The food is excellent and the people are so nice.
I love when people achieve the American dream.
This was a great episode, I’d say my favorite so far. Their story and the way they see life reminds me so much of my own culture as a Mexican and the culture of many other central and South American culture. One generation has to sacrifice so that the other can succeed. That’s a perspective that I believe we share.
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I had a couple of Hmong friends when I lived in Green Bay. They loved that I knew a little about their culture and food. The food is outstanding!
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I’m not Hmong but this episode got me all ready eyed. The amount of pride and respect that Yia has for his culture and history of his people is just so inspiring to watch. Him describing Hmong food as a philosophy rather than a just a type of food is so fascinating it really shows how much keeping the Hmong cooking traditions means to him. I hope I am lucky enough to try Hmong food one day.
Amazing how important food is to all of our cultures
Without food we will all be dead
You're the last person I would've expected to see here
@@yongsooyuk2489 who?
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You're right.. especially for keeping us alive
Yia Vang is quite a good guest "co-host", his humor mirrors Sunnys very well its really nice! :3
"Sonny" please...
@@Nebujin383 I call him Sunny cuz his show brightens every day :3
I knew Sonny was going to collab with Yia sooner or later in town. Yay!!
agreed! humble, humorous, and clearly extremely knowledgeable in the food and culture of his people, a perfect guest
I am a native Minnesotan. Lived 3 yrs in Missoula Montana early 90s. We would go pick Huckleberries up in the mountains, it wasn't easy! We would see the Hmong people up there too picking diligently. And when the Farmers Market took place in town. The word was , go to the Hmong area, they have the best produce! And they did! Sugar Snap peas were one of the awesome things they grew!
Hmong culture has fascinated me for years, especially their culinary traditions and colorful aesthetic that developed and maintained over years of struggle and change. Im dying to go to Laos and Vietnam to experience it firsthand
I hear his heart, most every culture who has come to America have a similar path in food creation- survival food came first- which to me tastes the best and is obviously the most genuine. Fusion foods can be tasty and are ok but lack the love that is communicated in survival foods which is where we each run when we want to feel comforted~soul food is what it truly is and is from the heart! Awesome episode, that spread looks delicious! Thanks Sonny!♥️✨
I’m proud to have Hmong friends! Taught me so much about their culture ❤️
That's so cool
Name 10 things they do in their culture.
Don't google it either, trust me I'll know. Lol
@@ipman9165 you corny asf. move tf on lame ass kid. asking her dumbass questions like you run shit💀 all your other comments you all butthurt over some stupid shit. 😂 lil ass 14 year old bro tf you askin dumbass questions for ?
@@ipman9165 …
From the terrace’s of China, to the mountains of Vietnam, to the foothills of Laos, to the refugee camp in Thailand and to America the land of the free. We Hmoob people have gone through so much, yet nobody knows us….THANKS SONNY for always shedding a light on our culture when nobody else does.
If by free you mean the freedom to carry gun and mass shooting then the US is the land of free, otherwise it is just a myth
@@umr3179 I dont know if you happen to live in the Twin Cities or have ever been, but it is the home of "The Science Museum of Minnesota," specifically in St. Paul. They have an entire display on race/racism and a display of like 50 different countries and their incarceration rates. America is number one at locking people up by a large margin! China is second but it's a far second. Is this the price of freedom that is always thrown around in the states? America and its guns are the reason my family had a rifle pointed at us for accidentally cutting off another driver on the hwy. Called 911 and they acted as if we were bothering them. I've been shot once and almost another time point blank in the chest with a shotgun that misfired. I believe people should be able to own their guns, but a little bit more common sense in who you sell a semi-auto weapon to might make sense. Sense doesnt seem to be much of a consideration especially when mixed with politics.
Same with us iu mien both our people fought in the secret war and yet our elders are treated like shit in America even though they're us military vets
@@Monkee88 It'd be nice if he covered Mien cuisine/culture as well.
@@Rezzmari he did with the red yao but it wasn't our cuisine more of Vietnam style of cooking
It’s so fascinating that cultures can disperse to all parts of the world through diaspora. I love how the same thing can be eaten across oceans and continents. Food truly connects us all.
The man was sooo soulful when he was talking about his dad this one really touches home with all the love great job sunny
To see the Hmong people and what they went through to come to America and live and use food as a tool to. educated others of who they are . Incredible thank you Sonny
My older Brother was Special Forces in Vietnam, Stationed in the Highlands. The Hmong People were their Allies. Thank You for showcasing Our Friends and I wish them all the success and appreciate their forgiveness of Our actions. God Bless these Folks!!
This is by far one of your best shows ever. The production quality, the editing, acting, and writing is all top notch! This kind of content is what it challenging the cable empire. You guys have built something real here!
I really love this man's personality , he seems positive and so loving , I wish him the best for his restaurant and anything else he wants to accomplish.
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Amazing coverage and background history of Hmong people and the food. Everything was so spot on. You both rocked it!
I dont always comment on episodes, I usually just sit back and enjoy. However this one hit on so many different levels. Truly amazing. Thanks for the great show
Thank you for the continuous highlight of the Hmong people. I feel like we've lived in the shadows for too long. I'm excited for the day when I can tell people I meet that I'm Hmong without them thinking I'm Mongolian or whatever other asian race they come up with. I appreciate you and your team Sonny!
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Chef Yia Vang is a skilled chef who has a great interpretation on Hmong food. It's so awesome that he said his restaurant is like a love letter to his parents. His passion for cooking is undeniably apparent. Some of the best restaurants are made by passionate chefs! It really does come across when the cooking is made with love.
I love this episode, especially the host, he's wholesome and genuine. Really show that wonderful view of the cuisine as well as H'Mong's culture. Love this! Thank you for sharing this wonderful stories. Will definitely have to try Mong food once I travel up North of Vietnam.
I think you're mistaking Hmong people with Mongolian people. Two totally different culture and language.
Is Hmong, not Mongolian.
@@hmoob704 I was mistaken for the whole time! It make sense now cause I do know there are many H'Mong villages in the north of Vietnam. Thank you for pointing it out
@@lllengl.9660 fixed, thanks.
Tou's vision for his people's future is absolutely inspiring.
OMG I love this restaurant owner I wish I could just fly to Minnesota right now and have this experience with him if I ever go to Minnesota I will totally support this restaurant I’m so proud of this gentleman and the other one’s featured on the show and they are not even in my family and I feel like they are God bless them I’m so happy for them and I’m so happy they’re here in the US
This has got to be one of my favorites, so much history and explanation, understanding & uplifting! LOVE it. Love how they will always and forever carry on their tradition! ❤️
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" and this will be our last country" I wish people who have been here for generations felt this way. This is my home and I'm happy to be here is what he's saying. All we seem to hear today is how bad America is and while there are still some things that we need to work on, this is a wonderful country and we should feel blessed to be here.
American citizenship is a privilege that most people do not realise they have. Its like the saying "A crown only the poor can see, not the rich"
You only hear that from people who have never seen how a majority of the rest of the world live. They have no fucking clue how good they have it here
@@xinniethep00h yes the media only shows the ungrateful.....my family died and sacrificed to be hear the correct way
@@richardh4811 where did you family come from?
The woke and privileged people will never understand nor appreciate being here in the states and being an American citizen..mainly those of us that came from war-torn countries knew and at the end of the day, I as an American citizen, rather be waking up in this country than in any other country in the entire world..Only in American, one can just packed up and move to any other cities in the continental U.S and not being afraid besides getting speeding ticket.
This captured the spirit and essence of what it means to be Hmong. Toua, yia and sonny, you guys are an inspiration! I have been watching this video on repeat for a while. I love that you were able to incorporate the culture, history and was able to give a wholesome view of the Hmong community from Laos to American. Yia you did an exceptional job at representing our people and showing the world the values, resilience, strength, passion, family, love, taste and flavors of Hmong people and food. Hmong people have an amazing ability to adapt to survive, due to an oppressive, war plagued history. The ultimate goal is for best future of our people.
I LOVE that he isn't willing to change his food to appease the masses!!! I wish more people were like that. Take pride in where you're from and who/what you represent.
You can tell he is so passionate about his culture and their food! I love how he talks about the history. This is one of the most beautiful videos you have put up. Keep it up sonny your awesome!!!
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These are the most humble kindest people with yummy food ive ever met ❤
Sonny, thank you for not just all of the places you take us. Thanks for all of the culture you bring to us. My neighbor across the road are Hmong and typical to Hmong people, they are very gracious and kind. Even bringing me about two kilos of meat when they butchered a buffalo. I hope that this isn't your last video with them. I'd like to see a follow up after the restaurant opens.
I love Yia so much, he's a great host and funny guy and overall a good person, I'd love to just sit and chat with him about literally anything. I'd love to see him, Sonny, and Calvin have a food episode together, it would be such a great episode. Lol.
I'm so impressed with this young man. I hope he does well.
The story of their people made me cry. Great job BEFRS crew.
Sonny, I love this episode so much. I got teary eyes when you touched on the story of our people's journey from Laos to the refugee camp in Thailand. Thank you.
Easily the best episode I've watched so far. I love how you emphasized the culture and penchant of the Hmong people. I'm totally going to seek out Hmong cuisine.
Start with hmong sausage. Herbs, meat and small pieces of juicy flavorful fat makes a pretty damn good sausage.
@@AaAa-xl6hi agree. Hmong sausage and BBQ pork with sticky rice. Comfort food at Hmong new year.
Wow. Didn’t know about the Hmong culture . What a group of strong people .
Literally, eating and emotionally crying at the same time. Love how much u explore into the culture and their food... stay winning!!!
As a Lao man in Atlanta I love how this chef represents our culture ! much love ! Great video!
I really love your energy and how your giving the people an opportunity to see how not only food is made but relationships and the history behind the reasons these chefs and ordinary people are doing
I’m so happy he made this episode. The Hmong community in Mn is amazing and the food is the best!
Awe I'm so proud of him and his mom. It's so cool to know that other people are learning and liking our foods. This kind of foods are the kinds that my mom used to make for us siblings when she still alive
I have really fallen in love with your show. I have always tried learning of other people through their food, it’s truly the best way to learn another culture. I am so impressed with Hmong culture and cannot wait until next time I’m in the Cities and will definitely look Hmong town up and go try some food. There are so many elements of Hmong culture that are so similar to my own Native culture that it is so amazing to me. Many blessings to you for your love of cultures.
I know that America wasn't the number 1 choice for where to continue this show, that hasn't stopped everyone's ability to produce one of the best episodes that I have ever seen on this channel.
Why did he move to Asia?
@@ayomideayodele5378 food, and he moved to his specific base location in Asia(I think it was Vietnam or something) since you could go to go to the nearby Asian countries faster.
I love the way you use your platform to teach history. Thank you for putting the spotlight on the hmong community as many do not know why we are here.
Chef Yia seems like the sort of guy you want to be around as much as possible because his vibe is so chill and happy 😊
I am so touched by this episode. Thank you so much for highlighting their culture. I learned so much (and now I'm also very hungry although I just ate!!!). Yia is absolutely in tune with who he is and what he has to offer of his culture. Love it!
When he said “this is going to be our last country, America” at 14:48 I felt that so much. As another child of immigrants, I wish them and their children the best.
I felt that too We can not run away we need to stand and fight.
After Amercia, there is no other country for any of us to go to and be safe..we all can weather the storm folks..just don't follow the crowed.
I watch your show Literally everyday see or unseen.this has got to be probably my MOST Favorite!The People are Beautiful and I'm Proud of who they are! You are correct,these people ARE survivors!!
AMEN!
I’m enjoying these recent episodes! I’ve been following this show for a long time and as a Hmong Minnesota native, it’s been so nice to see so many episodes close to home.
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This is everyone’s favorite episode. I’m crying 😭
I just recently started watching Sonny and I truly admire how respectful and insightful he is when it comes to other cultures. He is constantly teaching me about food groups I never knew existed, and this video shows how important food can be a gateway to a community. I learned so much about a culture that I had only heard of in passing before. This was an absolutely incredible journey into Hmong culture. I would love to attend a Vinai feast and if I ever make it to MN, I would absolutely love to stop at the Vinai restaurant.
Sonny, this is probably my best episode yet. I truly admire your storytelling and these wonderful people you had the chance to meet. (And eat with)
‘It takes one generation to sacrifice itself for the next generation to grow…this is the essence of what the Hmong people is to me” Chef Yia Vang ❤️❤️❤️
God damn the story of these people is inspiring and a tear jerker. Hmong Americans, I say welcome! and I wish you the best.
This is authentic America. This is the American dream. People coming from all over the world, building a community and enriching their new homes. Every single American immigrant community has done this, starting from the pilgrims. As an immigrant, I totally understood what he meant when he says that one generation had to sacrifice itself for the next. I say my parents were time travellers. They lived in the present but with their minds in the future.
God bless the Hmong people, I hope they can make a great life in their “last country”.
The co host seems like such a class act :’) hope the love letter to his parents hits so hard he has to open multiple locations
Agreed..I'm not his parents and that touched me too..any parents would be so proud and honored to have their child spoke those words onto them.
the quality of this show is amazing. makes me miss Anthony Bourdain but I'm glad this show exist
It's crazy how the food segments are so good that I'm still, after all this time, caught off guard when the culture and history comes through. I love it 😀
I am from Philippines and I find your food really amazing,not just the food but also the culture and history.Thank you for this another quality content Sonny.
I’m so honored to say that my daughter’s best friend in college is Hmong! She has the most wonderful family!
The stories of Hmong people really touched my heart. Partly because I lived among Hmong people for a month in the mountains of Chang Mai. Such amazing warm hearted simple people. Even had a total stranger hand me the keys to his motorcycle so I could explore the winding roads of the mountains for several days.
Oh my goodness this was an emotional episode, I really love how you guys touch so deeply in these cultures, makes me happy!
This food looks amazing and I love that you provide the history of the people it came from,how they literally took nothing and made it into something amazing
I am so happy you’re putting Hmong culture on the map! I live in MN, my BFF is Hmong and I just sent this to her! May God continue to bless your journey 🙏❤️
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