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May 9, 2019
Chef Tu David Phu reveals his go-to for Korean fried chicken and soju.
ChefTu David Phu
Oakland
About Tu David Phu
Chef Tu David Phu is a first generation Vietnamese-American with a rich culinary background. An alumni of highly regarded kitchens (such as: Daniel, Acquerello and Chez Panisse) his cooking reflected a wide range of cooking cultures. In 2016 Chef Tu began garnering press and accolades with his weekly pop up dinners “AN - a Vietnamese Dining Experience.”; San Francisco Chronicle named him 2017 Rising Star Chef, featured contestant on Bravo's Top Chef Season 15, Host for ABC’s Taste Buds: Chefsgiving, nominated for a James Beard Award. https://cheftu.com/events
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For Oakland native and chef Tu David Phu, tattoos are full of sentiment, beauty, and a reminder of one’s own conviction. Well—except for that first tattoo. That one’s just embarrassing. Stories of expression in the kitchen and beyond brought to you in partnership with Morton Salt.
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November 21, 2017
Oakland's exuberant, deeply-rooted food culture means something different to everyone. For Chef Tu David Phu, a spin through his old stomping grounds means a mix of old and new favorites: Malaysian street food, knockout pho, and the closest thing to the flavors of Saigon you’ll get in the Bay. Sponsored by Modelo.
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October 19, 2017
Consider this a refresher on the good-in-everything sauce you already have a major soft spot for—and add a few new ideas to your repertoire.
Where I Go Out
Cedar Point Oysters
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Jazz Club, Bistro, Tenderloin
"@water2table #cedarpoint #oysters with japanese cucumbers and salty lime gel. An interpretation of my #vietnamese #americAn child-hood favorite “muối tiêu chanh.” They’ll be served tonight for @firstkitchenseries [@goodmedicinefilms @santhoshdaniel8398 ] screening with @caamedia . Ticket links in bio! Help us bring #firstkitchenseries to life!!"
The DUMA Fried Chicken Sandwich
$$, Burgers, Happy Hour, Mission
"#Repost @wesburger_n_more ・・・
Coming tomorrow from @cheftudavidphu—The DUMA Fried Chicken Sandwich - fried egg salad, maeploy nuoc Cham, pickled and caramelized shallot. Repost @cheftudavidphu #eatersf #friedchicken #hotchicken #chickenandegg #smackin #oakland #townbiz"