Vu Nguyen
Fusion Sushi Artist - Asian Cuisine
After several years studying the fundamentals of traditional sushi and Japanese cuisine, Chef Vu Nguyen realized that his internal creativity had yet to be challenged. Today, his work as a true "Sushi Artist" is both admired and esteemed by many.
Originally from Oregon, Vu began his professional career on the opposite end of "visibility," as a computer-support technician. With a background in Computer Fundamentals, he had yet to realize his true calling, having never yet enjoyed his first sushi dining experience. Vu had never tried raw fish before, and strangely, his "first time" was not even particularly appealing for him.
It's a common theme with many chefs, that they get thrown into finding their 'true calling' due to another employee's illness at a restaurant. This was also the case for Vu, who while working part time as a bartender at a sushi restaurant, was pulled from his martini shaker, and handed a sharp knife instead.
Having never stood behind this kind of "bar" before, it was challenging at first, with difficult and discouraging results. Eventually, Vu's passion evolved, looking at each piece of fish with an imaginative landscape; re-creating common traditional Japanese menus into beautiful fusion delicacies. His eye for detail and expression in his sushi is keen, and his attention to quality and high standards has helped to escalate his career to his current position as a lead sushi chef. With more than 7 years working with reputable eateries like Tuna Town, Kado Teppan Lounge, Mia Sushi and others, Vu has risen into sushi-stardom. Testing his sushi creativity for us at Haute Chefs, look for Vu to offer innovative and delicious Asian inspired cuisine.
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