Mates on Crates Feat. Quynh Anh Pham

G’day,

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We’re excited to have just launched our latest episode of Mates on Crates, featuring Quynh Anh Pham, Chef-Owner at Ông Bà Vietnamese Eatery in Coquitlam. Inspired by the sacrifices and generosity of her parents and grandparents, Ông Bà brings traditional Vietnamese flavours together with a modern approach, creating a welcoming space that celebrates family, culture, and the joy of sharing a meal. After spending ten years at the restaurant’s original 16-seat West End location, Quynh and her husband have created a much larger gathering place, with seating for 200 and a private dining room for celebrations. Drawing on her Northern Vietnamese roots, her grandfather’s cooking lessons, and her family’s love of hospitality, Quynh brings a personal touch to a menu that goes beyond the familiar staples of Vietnamese cuisine.

It was a pleasure to sit down with Quynh to chat about her culinary journey, the inspiration behind Ông Bà, the flavours of northern Vietnam, and all of Quynh’s favourite spots.

Each time we do a Mates on Crates interview, our guests share up to twenty of their favourites with us. For each episode, only a handful of those favourites make it into the final two minute cut. In order to highlight all of our guest’s favourites, we are happy to share the full list of favourites right here.

Quynh’s favourites at Ông Bà:

• Main: Sườn Heo Tomahawk Sốt Thịt Kho (Marinated, braised, and caramelised pork tomahawk, served with pickled cucumber and scallion oil)

  Pairing: A glass of red wine

  Coffee: Crème Brûlée Vietnamese Coffee (twist on Hanoi-style egg coffee finished with a brûléed sugar topping)

The FULL LIST of Quynh’s Local Favourites:

• Brunch: The Big Flat Pancake Co.

• Cocktail Bar: Nomo Nomo

• Coffee: Broyé Café & Bakery

• Dandan Noodles: Wang’s Shanghai Cuisine

• Dying to Try: The Mackenzie Room

• Food Neighbourhood: West End

• Fried Chicken: DownLow Chicken Shack

• Hidden Gem (Maple Ridge): Shinobi Sushi

• Hidden Gem (Vancouver): Wang’s Shanghai Cuisine

• Last Meal That Blew Them Away: June

• Neighbourhood Spots (West End): Noah’s Cafe, Zakkushi, Jang Mo Jib

• Neighbourhood Spots (Coquitlam): Nonna’s

• Patio: The Patch Brewery (Maple Ridge)

• Ramen: Ramen Danbo

  Sandwich: Dante Italian Sandwich, La Grotta Del Formaggio

• Sushi: Sushi Hil

• Take an Out of Town Guest: Lunch Lady

• Thai Food: Zab Bite

Thanks for joining us, Quynh!

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