Chef Nini Nguyen
From How The Sausage Is Made with Chef Chris Cosentino by Chef Chris Cosentino
February 4, 2026 · 1h 28m · Episode 130
About this episode
Chef Nini Nguyen discusses her culinary journey and the fusion of her Vietnamese heritage with Louisiana flavors.
Based in New Orleans, Nini Nguyen is a chef and cookbook author known for blending her Vietnamese heritage with Louisiana flavors. She began her culinary journey in some of the country’s most innovative kitchens, including Eleven Madison Park in New York, before stepping into the spotlight on Top Chef Season 16 and Top Chef: All-Stars Los Angeles, where she earned a dedicated fan following.
People in this episode
Guest: Nini Nguyen
Topics covered
- Vietnamese cuisine
- Louisiana flavors
- Top Chef
- cookbook author
Keywords
- New Orleans
- culinary journey
- Eleven Madison Park
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Top Chef Season 16, Top Chef: All-Stars Los Angeles
Places: New Orleans, Louisiana, New York
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