Her Mom's Noodles Are Great!!! try them in Saigon, Vietnam

[@kyleledotnet]

Let me clarify a few things. Thao originally came from a well off family, which allowed her to have her education and started university in America. Then her father left the family and took the funding with him and forced her mom (who used to be a housewife only) to open up this little restaurant.

[@timothynguyen3970]

Thanks for clarifying that Kyle because normally ONLY wealthy VN families can afford to send their children to study abroad...especially USA where international students pay 3x the tuition rate of American born students! I really admire the Mom's work ethic. Waking up at 3am every morning!! How much she loves her kids and thus the sacrifices she makes for them.

[@Tommy_taipei]

Can this little restaurant generate enough profit to fund the living expenses in America?

[@bestly802]

im guessing no cause her mom had to get a loan using her home in Vietnam

[@Tommy_taipei]

So essentially, the income from the resto is used to pay the interest for the loans

[@thanggnguyen]

While I applaud Thao's courage to pursue her dreams, she needs to prioritize and understand for her mom. Her education, while enriching, is an unbearable burden on her mom, forcing her to work to the bone. Thao needs to grow up and realize it, that Dad isn't here anymore to financially support them. Thao needs to pause her education and help her mom stabilize the family financial situation. Then and only then should Thao resume her education again. Thao is just being selfish. Grow already Thao and stop being a burden on your mom.

[@kevinp8108]

Thao has a loving and devoted mother. The mom has sacrificed her life to give her daughters a successful future. I hope the daughters become rich and successful so they can give the mom a wonderful life that she deserves.

[@HoangNguyen-gy1ll]

I sure hope so, and its looking that way too...great story!

[@arwenmegan]

Typical Vietnamese story about challenges and sacrifice. Thao's Mom is just one of many Vietnamese parents that sacrifice their happiness so their children can live their dreams. Thank you for sharing.

[@huym6171]

word

[@kemsaigon1980]

Wow.. What a woman. The love this woman has for her daughters is so heart warming. I wish her the very best, and that her ultimate dream will come true.

[@kyleledotnet]

Thank you to Thao and Thao's mom for sharing their stories. If you're in Saigon, have some hu tieu and or bun mam at Thao's mom's place. 114 Tân Sơn Hoà phường 2 Quận Tân Bình 6 AM until 12 PM (Get there early!)

[@hartonogoh]

Kyle Le Dot Net I sure will ! Bun Mam is one my favourite dishes in Saigon !

[@tywyen]

Kyle Le Dot Net - I am living in Lincoln Nebraska too. I saw Thao’s picture on the wall in the Rec center. If you ever come here to do the documentary, drop me a message here.

[@hitmanpete1]

I'll give it a try in a few weeks !

[@LanguageAccepted]

Definitely will, next year :) great video as usual, Kyle!

[@33owls]

I'll be in Saigon this week. I'll make sure I drop by.

[@andy-kai-chan]

The sacrifice for family is so strong in Vietnamese culture. Very heartwarming story. Will definitely go out of my way next month to eat there.

[@bestly802]

Her mom is so caring. She sacrifice her life for her daughters' dreams.

[@quangb9080]

Thanks Kyle for telling the story of a mother who does everything she can to fulfill the dreams of her daughters. Such selfless acts happens everyday all over the world but thanks for highlighting Thao's mom! I will definitely put her on my list of restaurants to visit when I go back for Chinese New Year!

[@Namoari941]

Quang B, why people in the West are always say "Chinese New Year", its Luna New year that celebrate by most East Asian People, not just the Chinese. In Vietnam its called Tết ok?

[@decaishi7103]

most of your logs feature you as the main narrator, but in this case, you have launched a very touching and strong profile of this mother and daughter relationship, and their respective passions, .. to be fair most other youtubers also fall into the addiction of featuring themselves, you will give the world a better picture of what Vietnamese feel and live through than just cheap and tasty street food. you have struck a vein of a subject which you should develop, .. good luck

[@kyleledotnet]

+De Cai Shi its a lot easier in post production when im the narrator. Videos like these are quite time consuming to film and edit but the most rewarding. Thank you for watching

[@sallyhuynh5947]

What a beautiful family you have. The boundless love of a dedicated mother and I love seeing that Thao genuinely appreciates and enjoys her mum's company.

[@eeveee9530]

It's a hard life for her mum but i believe it's also rewarding to know you are contributing to your daughter's happiness. That's what all parents want.

[@HaiTran-lc9pp]

Love is giving...and there are no boundaries in her heart! A GREAT MOTHER

[@liztran]

She's a great woman and mother!😍🍀👍

[@clifforddang5947]

This is soul touching! To see the mom working that hard to pay for her daughter 's education and her daughter really appreciates her and loves her.

[@toanth936]

Been there done that. Mom is super hero, my mom support my study in the State since 2009 to 2015. After that I got a scholarship to study in Finland and been here ever seen. I will come back to visit my mom this December. I cant wait. Living on your own is tough, a lot of time we are struggle with money and stuffs but we are not sharing with our mom because it will make them even more worry about us. Best of luck Thao, btw you look just like a friend of mine, maybe she is your doppelgänger :D

[@kimpham2145]

Thank you for this beautiful story. It made me realize how lucky I was to be able to move to America with my family. I used to live in Quan Tan Binh phuong 5. I will def come and support her mom when I am back.

[@Cruzian]

I was fortunate enough to eat at Thao's mom's place and had her delicious Hu Thui. I tried it without putting any added seasoning and it was incredibly flavorful. I finished every last drop in the bowl. Being there really made this trip more personal by adding a connection to a family here in vietnam other than my host family. Thank you for making this video and sharing their story.

[@kyleledotnet]

Awesome. It's exactly why I made this video. Thank you

[@sebastiangeorge7714]

Is she still operating? Maybe she will close for Tet when i arrive but we will try it before we leave of.

[@phatminhnguyen5070]

what a coincident, I know her older sister, we went to college in Philly together. I really like your channel btw, I as a Vietnamese who've left Vietnam for education in the states since 14 yrs old and now I'm 25, never get a chance to explore my country, you seem to be more Vietnamese than I am lol. Very inspiring channel.

[@mr.miller5758]

Very touching video and meaningful about Mom's and daughter's bond. Got like and comment here!

[@1133vnvn]

I will give my life to the family if I still have a life. A wonderful mother who is touching my

[@DavidSriracha]

Your video is soo good Kyle ..got me laughing and crying at the same time 😂

[@trungkhanhngo4197]

No ones that can give an unconditional love like your mom.

[@RABthefirst]

If anyone deserves a gofundme page, these wonderful women deserve one.

[@dangda-ww7de]

They are not poor.

[@RABthefirst]

dang0088 da where did I say poor? Do NOT put words in my mouth. Deserving comes to mind. Kindness is there along with just being a good person... Sad that you can not get that simple concept.

[@tcruise77]

@ +dang0088 How do you know they are NOT poor? Are you their accountant? Financial advisor? Ones struggle is not always written on the face. So, don't try to be smartarse ok?

[@dangda-ww7de]

Poor people dont go to usa for education, duh. gofundme is for mostly poor people, there are lot of poor people in vitenam that needed the money more than these 2. Her father is rich. vietnam need to make her father pay for her, this is a lesson to most people dont pop out kid u cant afford.

[@kyleledotnet]

I think a lot of people who watch content can only see things for face value. They see someone living in a nice house and automatically assumes that they are rich without understanding the entire picture or paying attention to the entire video. It's clearly stated in there that the mother started the restaurant due to family difficulties and she had to mortgage the house for her daughters to continue their education abroad. So clearly at one time they could afford it, but then things happen... like fathers walking out for another woman, etc etc. well, then you wonder, why not just sell the house? Then where is she going to live? What kind of work can she do? Keeping the house is very important. There are always many sides to every story. Don't just see things for face value and put your own standards on other people's lives. Everyone's situation is different and unless you personally know them then you can't be quick to judge.

[@DonML83]

What a mom! She sacrifices her life for her daughter's life. Thanks for the touchy story Kyle.

[@ngandang96]

Shes very strong, talented and independent. This is tough for her but you know things that happen today shape her tomorrow, if not for wht happened she may not be who she is now and follow the path that shes choosing now. And I believe with her experiences she will succeed. Hope the best for her family:)

[@terryparnell520]

What a beautiful story and what lovely people. And how wonderful for you to know that you provoked someone to thought and inspired her.

[@MamasOrchids]

Love all the inspirational stories you do, especially this one!

[@jsmith537]

thao is highly intelligent and her mum knows it. thats why she has faith things will work out in the USA

[@Youtubian1790]

This girl is beautiful inside out and her mom is typical of a vietnamese mother, always sacrificing for their kids at all cost. I know they will make it and have a happy life soon.

[@susanpalmer243]

Thao mom is a good woman , god bless her .

[@superphaggot9894]

That girl is fineeeee! And her mom is amazing, the story of her sacrifice made me shed a tear. Great video.

[@loveasainpeople]

Such a very charismatic., her mother must be very very ( " Proud of her." )... it's such an inspiration that she has someone like you to look up to...Your the BEST!!!...KYLE

[@babyallen6655]

Beautiful girl ....I love her and her mom who is so dedicated..God bless them

[@DuongTrongHue]

Emotional video! An image of the mom or so called parents always are willing to give all their lives for their children.

[@crystalwynn3910]

What a true mother she is! very touching story Kyle. Thanks

[@blueberrycheese26]

Kyle you such an amazing person, i really enjoy your vids, always support❤❤

[@peacetoall7335]

A great & very touching story. Even Thao mom willing to endure the hardship to pay for her daughters' education but it is very hard when she has to do it by her self. Thao is a great dancing artist I surely will support her restaurant whenever I go there, hope many viewers would do the same :-)

[@owei6520]

She has a really great mother. Wish them all the best!

[@19brandon66]

Kyle, you continue to bring it...quality video and meaningful stories. Such a great Mom and talented daughter. They will both be very successful...

[@leonsound1000]

What a mom!

[@benquach9139]

Great blog Kyle Le...one of the best story you"ve blogged. Very moving story, what a great mother. These girls are very lucky to have a mother like that..i will definitely visit her shop with my friends next month in saigon....must watch video

[@hazelbrook]

One of your best. Good work Kyle!!! This video reminded me 2 people, my Mom’s sister and my father-in-law. I definitely will visit this place when I go back to VN.

[@banhda1602]

after dancing together, they have intercouse, at the end they are happy together, amazing story

[@SangHTX]

Cool story. Sounds like they have a tough life. I hope that Thao can land a successful career to help out her mom. I have a Vietnamese friend that is a girl that lives in Lincoln Nebraska, and she also went to the same university. Maybe they can connect, so that my friend can help her out.

[@khaiduong1806]

Sang L. I

[@SangHTX]

I found out that my friend's younger sister is already friends with Thao.

[@ryanmaull4496]

I wish I saw this 3 months ago was just in Vietnam would have went to eat there hopefully my next trip.

[@steffy4764]

her love for her kids is beautiful

[@charmnGUY]

Asian parents work so hard for their children!

[@dondo617]

Kyle, Hu Tieu Nam Vang was made popular in Cambodia in the old capital of Phnom Penh but it is originally Chinese. the Teochew Chinese people brought it from China to Cambodia and it is also called Hu Tieu Trieu Chau (Teochew). It is also popular in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, places where the Teochew merchants traveled to over the past 600 years (Chinese merchants have traveled the seas around China since 1400s). There is a popular NYC restaurant called Hu Tieu Trieu Chau in China Town.

[@borneoape112]

In Asia most if not all parents would try means to see their children have the best education. But there is also a risk of failure if child did not make it. Success in education is one...but whether can be success in our career. Study in US is not always affordable by most. This noodle lady is a capable person. So I wish their family well in the future.

[@vanwhalls6308]

Thanks Kyle! Vietnamese women are amazing! Heads down to them!

[@russiaviation]

I am a fan of your work, Kyle !!! Keep up the awesome work and always be you !!! Cheers

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

I love her mom! And maybe I shouldn't be. But I'm amazed that she sounds like a native English speaker! I can't imagine how long she's been learning English, to sound like she was born here.

[@alfredozurita5673]

moving and inspiring, and if I have the chance to go to Saigon one day I'll visit their place.

[@andrewkwon9131]

Just wanted to let you know your edits are fire bro. I like the cuts between the mother and daughter and the dichotomy between the two worlds. Stellar stuff! Where's my drone video? Lol

[@kyleledotnet]

+Andrew Kwon this is all summer stuff film with my Mavic.

[@devinnguyen123]

There’s no end to a mother’s love!

[@78deathface]

Kyle 'Poetry In Motion' Le

[@BlurryAznboy101]

Lmao Kyle knows how to get jiggy with it

[@Spookyblack]

Well done Kyle. A story familiar to many Vietnamese people.

[@somedudeonyoutoob]

I'll try to hit up her shop. I'm all the way in D7

[@mebesaturday]

Im also in D7 but will head there this week

[@dangda-ww7de]

You 2 go ahead I don't think I'll make it from cali.

[@mebesaturday]

we can wait for you. coming by boat or plane?

[@anpham]

Great story! Thao is way too cute and talented!

[@haidangkc]

Omg, I have to say that I love this video so much. Thao and her mum are so nice and awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Thousand thank to Kyle.

[@misstynax3]

Loveeee the mom so much

[@liengdanh1676]

Cầu mong ước muốn của cô thành sự thật ........... Việc buôn bán nầy chắc có lẻ cô chỉ để giải buồn chờ ngày đoàn tựu với 2 con ... Nhưng dầu sao cách trình bày trong việc buôn bán nhìn thấy rất sạch sẽ và bắt mắt cho người thưởng thức ... Thankyou Kylele sharing ...........

[@bactero]

Thanks for another great , touching episode. By the way, thanks for wearing the Blue Jay hat. I'm from Toronto, I'm not a baseball fan or Jay's fan but I love it when I see its symbol, a part of Toronto culture.

[@dannynguyen8259]

That is beautiful story ❤❤

[@Lowegy]

Another great story. Thank you

[@hungtranviet2219]

She has a beautiful smile :D

[@nguyenvuan]

Another great video. Thanks Kyle!

[@hartonogoh]

Hi Kyle ! You meet so many pretty women ! Thao is gorgeous !

[@joenguyen743]

She been to my church here in Nebraska. Small world

[@ArowanaD7]

a lot of inspiration! thanks

[@oinguoinganngui3686]

Really really a great mother.

[@duyhoang5334]

Thao has a great mom.

[@njekshun]

Looks good. I must try it when im there

[@llkmbff]

So touching😍

[@khaledkhogia4892]

Beautiful story...thank you Kyle

[@Jacknzh]

I'll give it a try when I have a chance. The Hu Tieu Nam Vang looks good :D

[@victorleonard7087]

Would like to see get a job in the performing arts field. Paris by Night in California would be a great start.

[@Chompingsharks]

My daughter's going to UNK university of Nebraska at Kearney...

[@Shichman]

This was a particularly good one Kyle!

[@mikeatgoogle501]

Dancing requires a lot of jumps and flips in order to complement the fluidity and connection, which she must have with her partner and in order to be professionally successful . I saw none of the jumps and flips in the video. In the future, will you film more of her dancing, like a 3 minute audition for Kyle's followers? She might to also consider other career options just in case.

[@holdthel1n331]

I will drop by to try this stall when on my next visit.................!!!!

[@iceguyvn]

"Thao is a former student of mine..." you mean she was an English student? her accent and command of the language is pretty good. how long did it take her to get to that level? also, do you have recommendations for English schools in Saigon?

[@kyleledotnet]

No, I taught Thao history as mentioned in the video referencing genocide

[@samonn7350]

Her mom is the real MVP.

[@teohung69]

great video !!

[@Ducla09]

Cuộc đời hy xin gì con,các bạn nên nhớ tình mẹ thương con o thể viển tả được.

[@tuongchau186]

The Vietnamese mom no. 1 . Alway .......... Alway .

[@weareorigin]

Their family has a lot of potential future wealth. Her child gets an American degree, marries an American who makes $30k to $100k per year, and the mom can retire with her child's support.

[@JD-hb5zc]

$40K of that $100K is tax. $10K for retirement. $24K for housing. $6K for car expenses. $20K for food. there's nothing left to take care of mother in law. she will need to marry a richer guy.

[@weareorigin]

Hehe. Okay fine. I've seen the KZbin Chinese professors who live in a moldy Hong Kong basement, so their son can get Hong Kong education and job and citizenship. The son is suppose to buy Hong Kong house for his parents in the future. This story doesn't seem sad; just an investment her child.

[@lotophagus420]

wow, she is super hero...

[@LinhHoaTran]

Good thing you clarify it. I initially felt something was misleading here. No way any street or small foods vendor in VN can pay for their children 's international tuition rate in the US. And I guess Thao could have been in the US for abt 7 years based on her English fluency so it is not a small sum of money totally.

[@kyleledotnet]

Thao has not been in the US for 7 years. More like 2 going on 3.

[@LinhHoaTran]

Thanks. I just made the wildest guess. She learned English quick. Hope things work well for here and her family. It is often that the Vietnamese parents go a long way and defy all odds to scarify for their children. Keep us posted.

[@yongwoo1020]

200k subs coming up, but do you think you can get there before "Best Ever Food Review Show"?

[@IWBVS]

Really good English!

[@cindyha7052]

Thao mom it a Strong woman👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thuan-love-driving]

I am sure I will come this place to eat Bun Mam. this video is great!

[@Baoswers]

There’s a lot of ignorant comments. Getting a degree in anything is an accomplishment. When speaking to someone, you can usually tell who has a college education regardless of major.

[@revoguy74]

Man you’re back on Nam again ? I thought this chapter was over ? Cannot get enough of Saigon? Keep it going as long as you can, right?

[@kyleledotnet]

+Billy C videos are filmed and edited at a much later time because editing takes so much time period a video like this cannot be edited in one night and this video took three separate days to film. This video was filmed during during the summer. Follow me on social media to see real life updates

[@revoguy74]

Kyle Le Dot Net , just pulling your leg, I do understand it take time to load up videos. I’ve been out of the loop, keep the videos coming . Thanks for the reply.

[@mebesaturday]

great story.... now about that breakfast spot :)

[@hqdhau1]

Its really touch. thanks!

[@coracora7103]

All's for the future of the young generation.

[@sunce0209]

Another great story. But It makes me feel sad about my country.