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Norman Tu

Pursuing a career in cookery really opened my eyes to diverse cultures and allowed me to meet new people from different social and cultural backgrounds. I have really matured and become more accepting of different cultures.

I believe basic cooking skills are important life skills everyone should learn. When I'm hungry thirsty, I like to cook and get creative with the limited ingredients laying around in the fridge.

I've always loved cooking and getting cooked. Being a chef means work dominates a big part of your week and makes it hard to have a work life balance. But creating good relationships with colleagues and loving what I do makes the working week more enjoyable.

Feb. 13, 2023

38 - The Chefs Return // Daily Lives of Working in Hospitality

Junior and Norman are back from episode 5 with updates on their lives and how much has changed. The dynamic duo are now working together at Saigon Hustle with plans to further expand. We cover controversial food questions, fo...

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July 20, 2020

05 - The Chef Life and Experience

A lot of Asian parents push for their kids to go to university to typically study for a STEM degree. I bring in some of my friends that demonstrate that you do not need a university degree to find a …

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