At the Pig and the Lady, Vietnamese Food Has a Most Delicious History - Cooking in America

This week on Cooking in America, host Sheldon Simeon heads to Honolulu’s Chinatown to visit The Pig and The Lady, a family-run Vietnamese restaurant that first gained traction as a pop-up and weekly farmers market stall.
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[@lhamilt]

It's different watching a host eat all the food and not describe it. He's just enjoying it!

[@eater]

You know the pho is good when the person eating it is quiet!

[@lhamilt]

Eater ummhmmm!!

[@MikeNhu]

Eater I am sure it's not pho though.

[@lafinitryder]

Right!? Nice to watch them eat without saying "you get that garlicky flavor from the garlic, and the onion flavor from the onions!" "It's so creamy from the creamy we added"

[@lucidx88]

it's a variation of bun bo hue

[@HeeH8Mee]

More Sheldon...dude so laid back.

[@CheWavera]

Finally a host I don't hate.

[@Char12403]

What?... Lucas is on this channel.

[@John77Doe]

Che Wavera Yes!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lilpinche918]

I can't stand watching Lucas.

[@Char12403]

There's something wrong with you then

[@marcosgonzalez7607]

I hope you are not talking about lucas. Lucas is great and genuine. But that one guy with glasses and crappy suits is annoying as fuck.

[@seanmcdonagh6237]

dude is pouring his heart out and man is just slurping up noodles

[@eater]

What better way to listen to a story, than over a bowl of tasty soup. Thanks for watching!

[@seanmcdonagh6237]

very true

[@MissSabzSays]

In Hawaii it's a GREAT honor for people to slurp your food.

[@marekofaalafua2510]

Nothing wrong with that, soup is gonna get cold

[@3LLT33]

What better compliment?

[@RayfilWong]

Humans of Hawaii (immigrant story) mixed with unphogettable food.

[@Anton0915]

HA! oh wong...

[@byggdaddyjayz]

watching two local boys tasting the broth and their reaction is classic. all facial expressions and sounds, not words, just sounds of approval and amazement. its a "broke da mout" and "woop yo jaws" moment. nice piece.

[@Triller69]

I really like the fact that he sources from his community and creates his food based around local ingredients to create a meal that is not only Vietnamese but also Hawaiian.

[@dalocalman]

But its not Hawaiian, it is local. There is a difference.

[@chenggonglee4992]

Damn that story was probably as deep as the flavors of the broths

[@penepatitenor]

there was something calming about this episode! it was really good! both spoke well and very naturally.... it wasnt like 'lets say this because the camera is there' ... it was legit like watching your two friends have a chat lol it was nice! thanks!

[@martinquintana4406]

On this video you just made Mr.Simeon and the conversation you were having was really deep and true to the islands. This generation today is missing that totally. I grew up in Oahu, Kalihi to be exact my whole life was growing up in low income housing and we learned to live off the Aina our neighbors would share with everyone what we caught at the beach, hunting etc...Today this generation is sad really sad. Great videos keep up the good work, aloha brahdah Simeon.

[@ShadowTriadWestWind]

I had a dream that these two men were my fathers. When I woke up, I cried.

[@culinaryg]

Have u tried offering ur mother?

[@rizim_1454]

Can we just talk about that story about his parents! That's just amazing

[@soo2131]

lovely to watch! two laid back dudes loving life :)

[@thedonald3475]

these dudes look like they're enjoying it. and fuck the soup looks so tasty

[@willieboogie8084]

man..I miss Hawaii..I was raised on oahu..but now I live in TX...there is no place like home..nanakuli ea

[@hungrybynature4205]

Everybody hates Nick.

[@balochistanitechsupport3996]

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[@John77Doe]

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[@MissSabzSays]

@@John77Doe I'm WEAK!

[@Nickyhn]

im glad vietnamese food is getting more and more recognition!

[@MissSabzSays]

Vietnamese food has always been popular in Hawaii. We have a much different cuisine from the rest of the world.

[@austinmijares]

Wow Andrew’s family story, and philosophy on cooking had me kind of tearing up. That was beautiful, hearing what cooking means to him. Very moving. Visiting Hawaii next week, and if you see a man crying into his bowl of noodles, that just might be me 🤣

[@1jsnedicor]

One of my best top chefs at one of the best top restaurants in Hawaii.

[@John77Doe]

Love pho. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🍜🍜🍜🍜

[@eater]

John Doe, you're the biggest noodle soup fan in Eater commenter history! Thanks for watching!

[@wordd2011]

Their accents are awesome lol

[@karloxgc45]

Those two are the kind of guys you'd wanna hang out with. The way the host eats makes me hungry in a way that even that one Brit couldn't.

[@Brisingr3918]

As a Vietnamese, I have to press that thumb up after seeing that metal spoon 😂 there are lots of them here in Vietnam

[@JChannel14]

We’re going to Hawaii this Friday and I’m for sure going to get the wife to try this place!

[@godslilhelper]

i really like this series!!!

[@John77Doe]

test Yes!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@XxMauiboixX]

their reaction at 4:06 is priceless hahaha

[@mauricethagreatt828]

We ain't gonna act like he ain't just double dip the spoon tho

[@shaynaishiki6905]

Stuff like this makes me miss Hawaii. Not just the food but having good talk with people.

[@Redjacket14]

What the Pho! Great video Eater!

[@brandonyu9602]

Korean chopsticks hurt my hands.

[@hxllzcxrtxz7883]

poor guy is over here giving him his life story and the other dude is just wolfing down noodles a bowl at a time

[@stanley2903]

My dad was a merchant marine and during a trans-Pacific trips in the 70's he had a heart attack. He was medevac to Honolulu to that great big pink hospital (Tripler Hospital) where he had a triple bypass. I was really young at the time but my whole family at the time went to Honolulu. It was sorta weird because we visited dad in the morning, eat breakfast at the cafeteria, and went site seeing in the afternoon.

[@SuperKdmaster]

Good job eater! Great video showcasing the diverse culture of Hawaii

[@lindaschrader1401]

Aloha Chef Sheldon, I found you on Instragram. Wonderful to meet you!

[@TPark-rf3lt]

Andrew is the best. He's super nice, and is so dedicated and passionate about the food he makes.

[@appleby]

these are so much about the people and the place and their stories. thank you for making them!

[@RangKlos]

I really love this kind of story telling. Make more pls.

[@kennygoh91]

yep, first fo sho!

[@eater]

Pho sho!

[@monikharindran]

Need the location of the 60 year brewing pho place please!

[@gregghoshida6576]

My favorite dish being eaten in my favorite restaurant. Great episode

[@megmo05]

ho brah all dat looks so ono!

[@voisin24cooking50]

why didn't i see this show before unreal binge watching every episode

[@tw4601]

So the big question is.....DID YOU WIN SHELDON?!?!?!? TELL US!!!!

[@history_channel6719]

Food deserves that we try at all times, regardless of origin. specialties prices in the world

[@bwalker3238]

This looks so amazing!!! I'm hooked on Pho!

[@jecrobynjecrobyn9760]

just watched 2 episodes now. already subscribing. more episodes plssssssss..

[@eater]

Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/aero/PLUeEVLHfB5-QDnrM7U_DmP31k8L_2cB2k

[@autumnskye5882]

Sheldon!! Love you’re style and humbleness! Be eating you’re food next Hawaiian AL FC trip to Oahu this October 2018! Excited!! ☺️🤙🌺 ps need some good adobo!!!

[@tiggy2timez]

Ya know it's suuuuper good eatin' when ya got both chefs chuckling with glee over the taste!! Bless, the love and passion for what they do is obvious, Ooowee!!! 😋🍜💞

[@dcdriveinn]

Niihau lamb... was that always a thing?

[@calenpope9787]

beautiful conversation

[@Sakja]

I love Sheldon. Hope your back is feeling better, Sheldon.

[@dj2deep]

Did he just say bun BO hue is pork?!?!

[@malifestro7596]

Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing! I love Vietnamese food and would love to visit your restaurant next time we fly over that way.

[@iamaksel]

man im not late thats for sure

[@jordan6049]

Sheldon is amazing, he is an amazing chef and has been on top chef twice and is a favorite to win this season I love him so much

[@jamesjames7159]

hello, can you guys tell me the address of the pho place he's talking about in hcm?

[@furiousprotector8857]

broth must be clear

[@Paulsicles]

Props to his parents.

[@Mnguyen92]

Who was the host??? Im so confused lmao

[@eater]

Chef Sheldon Simeon is the host of this show. Thanks for watching!

[@Daiki-T]

His soups look authentic, buy the way I think it’s “cừu kho” not “cu’u kho”

[@jubz04]

i love the host because hes a pinoy..proud to be..hate me if you like..

[@AnhTrieu90]

It's Cuu Kho. We don't use apostrophe in our grammar.

[@onedollah]

did this guy just call the chef 'first generation vietnamese'?

[@gregghoshida6576]

khong khing That's how the chef describes himself as well.

[@monkeyinfernostudios]

I think he means first generation immigrant

[@prankster671]

khong khing yup...that's how we say it in the islands.

[@Two2onefive]

That's how they say it everywhere in the mainland...

[@sgcl10658]

In Hawaii. The chef said his family was the 1st Vietnamese in Hawaii.

[@darrelcdammann]

yummy😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍

[@fictitiouslee]

What a wholesome, great episode about how food & identity.

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

did he say Adobo? That's a Puerto Rican seasoning to put on our foods. I guess the phillipinos would use it as well.

[@eater]

Adobo in the Philippines is a dish made with meat or fish cooked in vinegar with vegetables. Thanks for watching!

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

Eater that’s amazing and sounds really good. Lol i was confused the whole time thanks for the explanation

[@Tagaroad1dulo120]

papi simeon i can teach you authenthic probinsya taste filipino food!

[@andrewtalon9929]

Can Sheldon and Lucas like meet up at Hawaii? lol

[@Yashkhambayat]

Looking forward to more dining on a dime videos!

[@GROMANFRED]

must be some bomb homie never stopped eating lolz

[@cllctr]

Sheldon with the Ilocos Norte s/o!

[@SiNinja84]

love the passion. food is awesome!

[@ChibiQilin]

A hundred year old fah master eh?

[@JustSujC]

Their Hawaiian accent is very odd. Sometimes it feels like words are missing from their sentences. Great video though and the food looks bomb.

[@tamatoa8261]

Derptrollz - They're speaking what we call pidgin in Hawaii. It's derived from all the different ethnic groups that came to the islands to work the plantations along with the indigenous Hawaiian people trying to communicate. Basically it's the broken English of each ethnic group combined and it created a language all its own. If you listen to the older generation talk, you can hear words from Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hawaiian, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, Filipino all used as they "talk story" as we say in Hawaii. Look up Andy Bumatai on KZbin. He's a local comedian that talks pidgin. You'll find it interesting.

[@tamatoa8261]

Derptrollz - They're speaking what we call pidgin in Hawaii. It's derived from all the different ethnic groups that came to the islands to work the plantations along with the indigenous Hawaiian people trying to communicate. Basically it's the broken English of each ethnic group combined and it created a language all its own. If you listen to the older generation talk, you can hear words from Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hawaiian, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, Filipino all used as they "talk story" as we say in Hawaii. Look up Andy Bumatai on KZbin. He's a local comedian that talks pidgin. You'll find it interesting. I loved this episode.

[@sin7wu]

this video has so much love man.

[@GotHoai]

Amazing family history

[@cashewknuts]

he looks like greg from rhpc

[@aljimdenverarcueno8120]

episode 2? nice!!

[@MrsMiiix3]

I cringe every time they say pho

[@kha9867]

Like anyone cares!!!! Keep doing that.

[@blatinobear]

So cute

[@shasonm6695]

Food is life!

[@brownykiks6986]

the best!

[@kennygoh91]

first?

[@gearheadtc]

went here back in November, their bone marrow pho soup is like $20 and sucks...a $10 bowl of pho from Cali destroys it

[@prankster671]

gearheadtc prob cause you're used to the style of pho made in California.

[@TheMissthebus]

prankster671 if it was actually good and worth 20 bucks then i dont think that would matter...

[@prankster671]

Whatever then.

[@gearheadtc]

the "style of pho" made in Cali is as close to pho from Vietnam as anywhere else considering CA has the highest population of Vietnamese than any other state

[@MP-ct8mo]

i agree, if you want an authentic bowl of pho in hawaii there are plenty of other places to go.

[@johnsmith-sv1vr]

What about America that saved your family? You are Ann American Citizen. Do you hate America? Americans loved your family and I hope love the country that loves you.

[@carolinetsutakawa6589]

My husband and I just made dinner reservation at the pig and the lady but after watching this video I am having second thoughts about eating at a restaurant (knowing my health codes for food establishments) where the chef would allow someone to take the spoon that the person just drank from back into the ladle and the pot. It's very unsanitary. Hope this is not the norm. I'm a major foodie and quite a picky one. Plus following sanitary cooking practice for the public is very important.

[@harshAmiya]

Caroline Tsutakawa i wouldnt eat anywhere then, because even starbucks picks their nose and serves you coffee.

[@linacepeda1351]

What I saw was that Andrew Le ladled the broth he wanted Sheldon to test taste . It was another spoon that was dunked in the last vat .

[@kaiplandor6610]

Pho, my favorite kau kau, can I have that with chiken katsu? I grew up in Kalihi kai, when I eat I mixed everything wen taste good.

[@edwardtoh]

This host is kind of unresponsive...

[@jerrywu5797]

nihao lamb? Oh “你好”lamb lol

[@icuguys]

Jerry Wu Ni’ihau is an island in Hawai’i

[@dime4026]

so stoked i wasnt born asian

[@McHodgebin]

boring .

[@eater]

Thanks for watching!

[@McHodgebin]

you're welcome

[@Marco-717]

Boring

[@JackieHonda2k]

First generation? I'm 3rd gen and speak wayyyyyyyy better Vietnamese then this dude.....

[@marioiam708]

You're so full of crap. There's no way you're 3rd Generation Vietnamese - American. You're saying your Grandpa was fukin born in the U.S. That means your Great Grandpa had to have come to the U.S. during 1930 or something during the Great Depression or WWII. If you're gonna lie don't make it obvious and stfu. Don't even talk about France.

[@mfun503]

Same spoon into every pot...ugh!

[@ShaneWalta]

mfun503 It's diluted so heavily in the size of the pots, and the temperature of the the broth would kill any bacteria

[@beeaura]

BORRRRING

[@eater]

Thanks for watching!

[@chickenballs-balls]

Video grows on you, quite refreshing for some reason :) Hope he gets more videos and refines it some more :)