🙏 Our Next Chapter.

[@MadeWithLau]

To our community: thank you for everything. We are grateful for all of your love and support and we wouldn't be here without you! It's a privilege to share with you and we are excited to write this next chapter with you.

[@HUNGRYJONA]

where the henny at

[@Lesevesel]

I echo your sentiments to your team as well. The expertise in editing and writing and directing were so seamless that they made it look so easy. Thank you to your team as well.

[@mng6892]

Omg! I cried in the whole video (especially during speeches)! I am so proud of you guys! ❤

[@Jitterbugtutu]

Congratulations to you, mom, dad, family & new baby & of course your team!!! May you all have continued success for many years to come. Maybe you & your family would be interested in joining the Chinese New Year Parade as one of the Grand Marshall 2025 in New York City???? 👏👏😎🤩🙏👍👍

[@Compassionkc]

Please know I am truly grateful for the ENTIRE made with lau family. You are make us feel like family. We can't wait to see what's next! :) Much love!

[@anotherworld_metal_community]

Can we spend a second to appreciate Mrs.Lau totally improvised speech? Simple, short and classy. What a cool woman.

[@MadeWithLau]

SERIOUSLY! She almost didn’t even come on stage, much less come to Chicago!

[@MadeWithLau]

She is such a boss lady. Made With Lau wouldn’t be anything without her!

[@soaringkite2673]

Congratulations?🎉😂🍾🥂

[@wlmp18]

Omg, so deserving. I am especially happy for your parents. Such an achievement for everyone of you. Love all the way from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@wlmp18]

She spoke from her heart ♥

[@kikkomom]

As a 60-year-old, third gen of Asian immigrants, I wish you the most sincere congratulations. You bring such love, light and pride of culture into our kitchens and our hearts. Wishing the Lau family happiness and health. ❤

[@MadeWithLau]

Thank you! That means so much to our family.

[@stever456]

Hope you realise people like yourself have brought so much joy to us too, as we all love Chinese food in the UK and I know my Nepali Gurkha friends who have been all over the world love it too. Its because of this amazing food that at the age of 49 I have never been out of the UK so had a few weeks in Nepal. It was amazing and its all because of Asian food I ended up there and can now speak some Nepali. Tomorrow I am going to a Nepali party in the UK in London, i'm not worried that its not my community and that they do not know me I know enough Nepali to get on and they will be happy I can speak some. I did for many years wanted to learn to speak Chinese but so many types and also no opportunity to spend time with them only speak that language. We don't realise it but people from that area of the world brought us some great things, things we would miss if they were not here.

[@jeffyeah4256]

@@MadeWithLau Ridiculous you associate with the Biden admin and James 'communist' beard association.....THey are the true communists that hate ASIAN PEOPLE. they look away while our people are being butchered in San Fran by thugs.

[@adamchau8990]

The greatest thing is your parents not only witnessed your success but also participate in it，in their lifetime.

[@TheJayChan]

In a time when the use of the Cantonese language is declining, it means so much more how you and your family are preserving our culture through food and your media. Keep it up, Randy. Your content is so globally important to the Cantonese diaspora.

[@neofils]

No only Cantonese is declining. All the chinese languages are declining in favour of Mandarin

[@austinip5320]

That's why we all gotta do our part to preserve and promote the Cantonese language and culture (冇猶豫學廣東文化) 😁

[@victorynowall]

@@neofils You meant the Chinese dialects declining? My father was Hainanese and mom Kek but we spoke Hokkien at home, there is also the Teochew dialect. Unfortunately all the different dialects could not be the means of communication for doing business. So I guess the government in China came up with this Mandarin Language, and the official language of the Country

[@neofils]

@@victorynowall Dialects? Some as dialects others are language. 'fang Yan ' does not mean dialect but the language of the region

[@neofils]

@@victorynowall Sichuan is a dialect related to mandarin , when Cantonese is a different language. Hainanese if I am not wrong is a dialect of the Min language

[@mabel5082]

Randy, I discovered Made With Lau after my dad, also a Cantonese restaurant chef like yours, passed away at age 90 just as COVID hit, and Mom came to live with me and my husband. I suddenly had to learn how to prepare Cantonese meals for her, which I had never done in my life. I happened upon your channel and couldn't believe how similar your dad's cooking was to my dad's. Many of the dishes you make are the same ones I grew up eating (my folks are from Guangdong, too). Your videos and instruction have been invaluable as I've learned to become a good Cantonese cook. Your dad is a treasure, and he reminds me so much of mine. I can see that you are a good son and how much love there is in your family. It's heartwarming. So proud of all you've accomplished. Congratulations to you and your family!

[@MadeWithLau]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss 🙏 I am glad that we were able to help you in such a critical time! That makes our work even more meaningful!! It’s an honor to share these recipes with you!

[@madcatjo]

❤❤❤

[@madcatjo]

O.M.G SO MUCH LOVE to you all!❤❤❤😭 Greetings from Sydney Australia 😻

[@tamikamorris2972]

I agree. Your father is an absolute treasure. I love Cantonese cooking and have learned so much from him. Many blessings to you and your family🙏🏾❤

[@willybones3890]

WOW! Your Dad (and your mom) won the James Beard!? 😊 FANTASTIC. LOVE your dads cooking and your channel. Have learned so much. Thank you. (Congrats on a third child as well)😊

[@MadeWithLau]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate the love!!

[@MrsDaedalus_]

I'm a born Cantonese, who grew up in Austria and from the bottom of my heart, thank you for spreading Cantonese cuisine. I've been learning all the dishes from my childhood and can share it with my loved ones. The fact that you guys won two James Bearden awards makes me so proud of y'all! I'm serious crying while watching this. It makes me so proud to be Chinese. Congratulations!!! ♥️

[@suvini6916]

Hey there! Canto born Canadian living in Vienna :)) It's super rare to hear of Canto people in Austria! PS: Am severely missing cha chang teng stuff here!

[@MrsDaedalus_]

​​@@suvini6916 I'm in Vienna too! What a coincidence! There is actually a Cha Chan Teng at the Rechte Wienzeile. Next to the restaurants are these two bigger Chinese grocery stores. It's not exactly like those you would see in Guangzhou or Hong Kong, but they do have very delicious and authentic Dim Sums. 😊

[@juanitafan2411]

I’m BBC (British born Chinese) and your story resonates with me too so it is not only Chinese Americans but all 2nd generation Chinese immigrants. My father left the HK New Territories as a teenager, worked as a waiter in a Belfast restaurant before opening his own takeaway then restaurant in England. I love listening to Daddy Lau talking about cooking in Cantonese as it reminds me of my Dad who is no longer with us. I have signed up as a Canto Cooking Club member to support your channel and make my Dad proud of cooking like him. Keep up the great work Randy! You and your family richly deserved those James Beard Awards.

[@junemyles801]

We lost both of our parents in these past few years and I started watching your videos because your dad reminded me of mine. When we immigrated to Canada, he went to work in a Chinese restaurant and became a cook. Now that he and my mom are gone, watching your videos and listening to Cantonese is a way of keeping them alive in my heart. You never know how much you miss a home cooked meal, or having someone save you some food cause you were busy or just hearing their voices. Through your work, I get to keep a little bit of them and our culture alive. Thank you. P.s. I will be buying your book.

[@merryworld4776]

❤❤ Beautiful comment. ❤❤

[@Lesevesel]

I am still wrapping my head around the fact that your dad's a James Beard winner! He is not a Cantonese institution anymore. Bless him he is now an American Institution thanks to your determination and relentless pursuit of a unique form of cooking show on KZbin. Really and truly happy Congratulations from Las Vegas, Nevada. So well deserved.

[@MadeWithLau]

Yes!!! Well said!! Thank you so much for the love!

[@alicesng4572]

Congratulations to you all on your amazing double-award achievement! For me, it's also the way you all relate to each other . . . the 3-generation family dynamics is something every family should aim for. Jia you! (Keep it up!)

[@MariuszKaczmarek]

The good ol' "save some for you" - that's why she deserved this award. Love it.

[@kaycurrie9356]

I LOVED that! Brought me to tears. Nothing like a Mother’s love

[@tinayu4540]

That non-refundable plane ticket works on Asian moms without fail. 😁Thank you for sharing your family with those of us trying to connect with our roots. You all deserve all the accolades. Congratulations!

[@greghum4754]

I’m crying. As a second generation CBC (Canadian born Chinese) of toisonese heritage, I love you all for making this channel because it’s helping me connect to my heritage. My family immigrated to Canada in 1921. My parents were born in Canada. I grew up learning French because my parents thought it’d give me the best advantage. By virtue of my upbringing, I fear I’ve lost our culture. This channel has give me so much (beyond cooking). I’ve learned to cook on my own and with my mom. Making joong is now an annual event for my mom and I. Thank you and sending much love. Congrats on the well deserved awards.

[@qschair]

Now I'm crying..thank you

[@lukez9567]

Do not commute...maybe you mean 1921?

[@greghum4754]

@@lukez9567Oops! You’re right. 1921.

[@dropshot8840]

As a Canadian Chinese immigrant with a toisanese heritage, I can't express how much your channel has meant to me. These are the dishes my parents made for me growing up and never had the chance to pass on to me before they both passed away. I get to relive my culinary childhood, which is a large part of a traditional Cantonese family life. Just last week, we had a zongzi making party with my siblings, our kids, and non-chinese significant others. So now, we're passing on traditions to Westerners. How great is that? It's all thanks to you. Congratulations. You guys deserve these awards so much. Keep up the good work.

[@cchoi108]

Randy, this was your best video yet. Thumbs up anyone?

[@petehoover6616]

I play Chinese flutes for a US food bank that has a Chinese clientele. When my songs were getting old and tired I asked "Old Man Lau" (how he signed his name) for song suggestions. He made two recommendations and I play both songs several times each week. I asked him because he is a Chinese flute player and he is accessible. It was the first letter I'd ever tried to write in Chinese and I was very proud of his kind response. Seeing your father recognized at the White House is very satisfying to me. 我为一家有中国客户的美国食品银行吹奏中国笛子。当我的歌曲变得陈旧乏味时，我向“老刘”（他的签名）征求歌曲建议。他提出了两首建议，我每周都会演奏这两首歌几次。我问他是因为他是一位中国笛子演奏家，而且平易近人。这是我第一次尝试用中文写信，我对他的友好回复感到非常自豪。看到你父亲在白宫得到认可，我感到非常满意。

[@samanthaperez6292]

This video was so beautiful, I spent it crying tears of joy. Your desire to connect and continue your family's legacy through cooking has resonated with so many people and taught me so much. I am so proud to see how far you, your family, and the channel have come and may many more beautiful moments be on their way. Congratulations on the James Beard Awards and the new baby joining the Lau family!!!

[@ikichang]

So happy for you Randy and family. Whenever I am looking for a childhood dish I always check your channel and find the flavor brings up happy childhood memories. Now I can share them with my husband and child so the traditions continue. Congratulations!

[@truegrit7697]

Dude, I'm a 65 year old black woman (who eats only shrimp - so I guess I'm a Shrimp-a-tarion) and I LOVE your Papa and your family! Your father teaches me so much about Chinese cooking and your family is full of love and joy. Sending you and your family much love! 🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙

[@MadeWithLau]

Shrimp is the way to go! Thank you so much for the love!!!

[@maureenyoung2700]

We truly are more alike than we are different. Mr. Lau has not only taught us, in a kind and gentle fashion, the simplicity and beauty of Asian cooking, but also the most important worldly cultural lesson. That in the end, a good and blessed life consists of being together with those we love, sharing ample good food, conversation and laughter.

[@djsutherland877]

Girlfriend, you and I are both the same age. BTW, It's a great year to be born in the lunar calendar. We enjoy our food and we love life. The only difference is, we don't have the same amount of melanin in our skin. I am of Asian descent but that doesn't make me any more akin to this family. We both felt the love from this strong family bond. If the roles were reversed and the family was black, I would still feel strong emotions and even cry like Randy did while watching this on a computer screen. We all made an invisible connection that is spiritual, it has nothing to do with skin color. The Beatles sang it best, "Can't Buy Me Love." Much respect and love.

[@SophiaTseng-ok1wk]

As a Cantonese I’m so awfully proud of you.🎉

[@ratnadevianti2033]

Congratulations, I'm one of your fans from Indonesia, thank you for your father to teach us... and the results is amazing.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You had me in tears 😭 You have created an incredible community and movement and it’s so sweet to see that you’ve done that while honoring and elevating your parents 🥹

[@MadeWithLau]

Thank you so much Nisha!!! That means a lot especially coming from you!

[@merryworld4776]

❤❤ 💯% I agree😊

[@plutoniumlollie9574]

At the end of the seventies my dad emigrated from HK to Germany and took my mother with him. He opened his own restaurant where he was a chef. In the meantime my mother gave birth to me. My dad was always very busy. One day he started complaining about pain in the chest. Two weeks later he passed from lung cancer. I was 5 years old back then, but still miss him today, almost 40 years later. Daddy Lau has become the gateway to my own dad. When I cook along to your videos, listening to the Cantonese instructions and imagine my dad laughing at me because I'm so ridiculously proud about creating wok-hei on the camping burner, I feel closer to him. Never lose that strong bond your family has. I'm looking forward to the cookbook. It would be nice if you could include 2 or 3 recipes from Chinese holidays (that are not the lunar new year) with an explanation of the holiday. Sending you lots of love from Germany, and up to new exciting adventures!

[@sbaumgartner9848]

Nice story.

[@clarajulio2024]

Wunderbar!!!

[@stepholeung]

Your videos truly touched on my culture and heritage. My grandmother similarly had her own Cantonese restaurant and having your dad narrate the recipes and cooking secrets in cantonese fills me with nostalgia each time. Sadly my grandma passed on before I could learn all her culinary secrets. But thankfully because of your channel, I am able to recreate some of those dishes and more. Your parents and your family are totally adorable. I wish you all the best and continue to look forward to all your videos and content. Your awards are totally well-deserved. Congratulations!! Cantonese from Singapore!

[@deejay7465]

Congratulations on your well-deserved awards. Thank you for sharing your (growing) family life and food culture with the rest of us! Continued blessings! 🙏🏽

[@Ellee0827]

You didn’t expect your wonderful mother to be so eloquent, did you? What a marvellous surprise! What a joy she is, too. Mate, your parents and you along with your beautiful wife Kate and family deserve everything and more. Your passion, dedication and above all, love shine throughout all the videos. Your father is such a hoot, and an obviously talented one too. Bliss and blessings.

[@willy3626]

Well deserved award! Thank you, Randy, for telling your story. A story which resonates with so many Chinese Americans and beyond. A story about connecting with your parents. A story about passing down your knowledge to your children. A story about family, love, and food. A story that we're all grateful to hear. I hope that you continue to find success because what you're doing is so important.

[@MadeWithLau]

Thank you so much for this comment. I need to print it out when times get tough!!

[@katherinecheung6031]

Omg, your parents… your moms speech and your lovely letter you wrote to yourself. Your dad and his beautiful HK made shirt. So so proud from a HK+Latin person who’s been following you guys since the pandemic just to reconnect with your fathers Cantonese after mine died of cancer in HK. That last picture of you and your dad, wow. Made my eyes water. To think that he, like millions of fellow Chinese people, raised their families, far away from their homeland via their skills. The life of a cook can be brutal hard work, and often not recognised nor glamorous, yet look and what your dad and your family have accomplished today, it all started with your father and his strong family and work ethic, his talent. So proud to be Asian ❤

[@MadeWithLau]

I’m tearing up reading this. Thank you for sharing a bit of your story and for being on this journey with us!

[@merryworld4776]

❤❤❤

[@zaribee]

Started watching you guys during the pandemic. A couple of years on and moved to a faraway country- I still do the congee recipe your dad shared whenever I miss home. You and your family deserve all the accolades. Looking forward to the cookbook!

[@edmorris5007]

Congratulations! You deserve every bit of your Success! You bring Joy and Great Food to all of us, that have been fortunate enough to find your Channel!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

My grandpa and grandma used to make the most amazing food for us while I was growing up. We could never figure out how he cooked food that amazing, and he never wanted to share or have us watch him so we could learn. Unfortunately, so much of what he did passed with him. Your channel has given me the ability to at least pursue some of what he was able to do and how he showed us love. Thank you for giving that to me and my family, and congrats on all the achievements. Best wishes to the next chapter!

[@Jabogers]

Your mom’s speech is everything to me. I’m sure you’ve heard this a lot already, but I absolutely love how much you and your family have done making cooking such gorgeous and delicious Cantonese dishes at home so much easier and accessible to the regular home cook. Your dad’s comments as he cooks about what can be used when you don’t have easy access to all the necessary ingredients, as well as why everything is done the way they are, have helped me expand my cooking repertoire. Your awards are well deserved, and I wish your family nothing but good fortune now and in the future!

[@alicekoppenol-pitti6257]

It's not just the food. It's the unconditional love and patience that shines through in every video. Food is the language we all understand but the most important ingredient is love. It is love that inspires your dad to present us with the best dishes and it is love from your whole family that inspires us to take a chance on making those ourselves. I might not personally know you but with every dish I make with the guidance of your dad I feel like family. when people compliment me on a dish well made I always say " well papa Lau taught me how to make it." Thank you all. Be well , stay healthy and wish you all the best.

[@sunshiney]

Hi Randy! Congrats congrats!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 As a CBC, with parents from HK, I love what you are doing for the culture and for our generation. It's so inspiring!! It makes me want to learn to make some special recipes with my mom li is e zhongzi, luo mi qi, jeen dui (I don't even know the English names) I love watching your videos when I need to cook something. And I appreciate your dad making some vegetarian options sometimes. That's so thoughtful! Life is short, just do what you do, don't worry about the numbers and just have fun!!!!

[@leblawu]

Congratulations on the award !!! I am Toishanese from Indonesia, happy to see Made with Lau and your happy family🎉

[@liliumz]

I married into a Cantonese family right after COVID began, so your channel popped up at just the right time for me to learn how to make Cantonese dishes. But I love that your channel is so much more than just cooking. I love seeing the relationship you have with your parents/family and your storytelling. I hope that you continue to grow from an emerging voice to one that endures and upholds your family's culture for many years to come! Congratulations!

[@leilanimatthews6155]

I got a little teary eyed when you were announced as the winner! You, your family, and your dad help to fill in the cooking gap when I lost my mom-all the recipes died with her. I'm so glad I found you, and I'm so proud of you and happy for you!

[@sandyjohnston6159]

Congratulations! Two medals and a new son! So happy for your family. I am an Eurasian woman who grew up in Hong Kong, and now live in New Zealand. I love watching and listening to your lovely dad, not just to learn how to cook but to listen to Cantonese spoken the way I remember (and understand!). It connects me to my roots. Keep up the good work!

[@elwynbrooks]

Randy, I'm a Hong Kong-born girl now calling Canada home, and no matter how much western food I eat, Cantonese food will always have my heart and brings me comfort and belonging that I don't feel anywhere else. I never imagined it could be something that I would see recognised outside of the world of Cantonese immigrants, let alone recognised by the institutions like the James Beard Awards. When you won, my jaw dropped, I began crying, and I couldn't stop saying "What??? What? Holy shit. Holy shit. What?" When you won, you won for all of us. Thank you.

[@MadeWithLau]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 thank you so much. We all won!!!

[@williamtsang3314]

Randy, you deserve everything positive that is coming to you! Congratulations to your new edition and your awards! Keep making those videos!

[@illudiumQ36SpaceModulator]

I'm almost 60, grew up a Midwestern farm boy, but love Asian cooking and learning more. I love the focus on your precious family along with your father's excellent teaching. Sincere congratulations! Couldn't have happened to better people!

[@roryseppanen2935]

Me too.🙂It's a nice change from pasties.

[@setmea1]

Congratulations on your family’s recognition. You do not realize how much impact your channel has to someone like me. Like you, my dad also immigrated from Hong Kong, leaving a professional career, to provide a better life for his family and opened up a Chinese restaurant. He was a phenomenal cook, just like your father, and many of your dad’s recipes remind me of my dad’s. He passed away 5 years ago and I regret I was not able to learn his recipes and techniques. Thank you for creating this channel and sharing your family’s recipes to the world. Congrats again to the Lau family, well deserved!

[@emorysumi]

I just want to say, as a Chinese person living in Hong Kong I had only been interested in cooking western cuisine. That is until I found your channel. Thank you and your dad for helping me to rediscover my heritage with your authenticity and hard work.

[@LiangTan-qq9km]

So very well deserved. Having lived in Hong Kong, the recipes are sooo appreciated. The best thing is your family. The love and support you have for each other is an inspiration and model to us all

[@sandybryan4117]

What a well deserved honor! Two honors, actually!! Congratulations to all. 🎉 And congratulations on your new addition! Blessings to your family from so. Arizona!! 🌵

[@1021xe]

This is by far my most favorite cooking show. The Laus made it so easy for people to learn how to cook Chinese food with a little American/Hong Kong twist. The recipes and techniques are so simple and straight forward, nothing fancy and complicated. Also, the elder Laus are the quintessential Chinese immigrant parents who examplified the older generation of Chinese parents who sacrifieced so much of their life in order to giver their children a better life in America. Congrats for the success of the show and Happy Family (with a new member!)!

[@Jeanelleats]

WOW this was such a beautiful vlog. Thank you for sharing all of your wins with us, from the James Beard Awards, a new family member, and THE COOKBOOK! Here's to many more years of love and happiness ♥

[@MadeWithLau]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!!! Couldn’t do this without you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

I cried like a baby when I saw this video!! I’ve been watching you since the pandemic, and we have learned so much about Cantonese cooking. We go back over and over again to your channel to get all of Daddy Lau’s tips and tricks. Honestly, we as your viewers are grateful for everything you all have taught us! From grocery shopping to knife sharpening to cutting a pineapple, there’s always so much more to learn. Keep it coming! ❤❤

[@amanda8985]

I cried watching this entire video. thank you for sharing your parents, family and recipes with us. Imposter Syndrome is so real but know that YOU belong with the best. So many of us ABCs don't have the access or knowledge to make classic Cantonese dishes so we appreciate having this live on for us and our children to learn from. Congrats on the new addition!

[@ByJonathanLeung]

Wow, my wife and I are so touched and inspired! Thank you for everything🙏. My grandmother is also from Taishan and it's so touching to hear your father's Canto. I feel so homey and cozy in his and y'alls clearing. I am pulled to give my greatest gifts in the world and there's something in me that is touched to do this through family. Thank you. Maybe it's time to review Forum again...

[@henrychen1835]

Hi Randy, I found your channel during the pandemic when i was looking to cook more with my time indoors. I'm an American-born Cantonese and lost both my parents in my 20's. Your channel has really resonated with me these past years. The recipes, listening to Daddy Lau's Cantonese, the food and culture. It makes me feel like I'm back at home with my family, even though it has been a decade since my dad passed away. Thank you for the comfort food and the nostalgia. I'm sure you see all the support here in the comments but know that what you're doing is having a butterfly effect on many people and their networks. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to more. 🎉

[@minibeaniebunny]

Made With Lau is much more than cooking videos, it preserves and advocates Cantonese culture. You inspire me that I don’t have to loose my own Cantonese identity having moved from Hong Kong to UK. Good work Randy🎉 Congratulations to the double awards and your newborn!

[@jillcnc]

Randy, you have no idea how much joy you and your family bring to the world. Yes, it's about the recipes, and you've made this old Jewish lady a much better Cantonese cook. But it's also about being able to witness your loving family and watching your children grow. You have a lovely family and the privilege is ours because you've chosen to share them with us. All the best always to you, your parents, Kat, Cam, Maya, Juju, and all the Made With Lau team. Thank you.

[@kenho3587]

congrats, congrats, and CONGRATS, on the two awards and the new baby! well-deserved recognition, and it's so sweet that your parents get to see the fruits of your labor

[@LisaHoneychan]

I’m so happy and proud of you, and your whole family! Your wife is a rockstar, she’s a great mom and congratulations on the newest son. Your parents are priceless, and you know that and I can tell you relish that as well. Thank you for the knowledge in every video you make, the hard work it takes. These awards are proof that you are making a difference in the world!!!

[@mf8665]

Crying with happiness for your folks and the rest of the Lau’s. Congratulations on the awards and recognition.

[@Amanimaisha]

Congratulations to Lau family. I started watching you from Kenya when you only had a few videos and views. I had moved from London and really missed my regular Cantonese food trips to Chinatown Leicester Square. From the beginning Daddy Lau cooked familiar food in easy to follow recipes in beautifully made videos. I am not Chinese, Cantonese or even Asian but from the many comments from the beginning I saw that you were doing valuable work helping Cantonese children of immigrants all over the world to continue their parents and grandparents culture. Today I cooked Daddy Lau's pan fried chicken for a family gathering. We were 26 in total ranging from great grandparent age 92 to 1 year old great grand child. They all loved it. Thank you for helping me introduce the wonderful world of Cantonese cooking to my family.

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

Seeing your parents so proud and parading those medals around reminded me so much of my maternal grandmother. She was a community leader in downtown Chinatown Toronto with helping to set up Chinese centric programs at the local community center and even helped build a local flower garden park just up the street from her home. Half of Chinatown knew her, and by extension, us. One of her accolades was a community leadership award given by our then govoner general of Canada. She had the award certificate, and the photo of her receiving it all framed up and hung center stage at home. I found your channel during lockdown, looking up references to recapture that same grandmother's recipes. Not much of what she knew was passed down to my mother or my uncles. With so much time on my hands, I took it upon myself to relearn some of those unwritten and forgotten recipes. Even in other Facebook groups I joined for additional resources, those members would recommend this channel 7/10 times. Your reach is incalculable. Live it up. This is your moment.

[@localspecialty701]

Thank you for this. We are in Honolulu, and you helped me understand my Aunt's Cantonese husband better. For him, the achievement is not his alone, and it's not about the money. It's about bringing pride and blessings to the community. He is 95 years young!

[@CynthiaTran.]

Congratulations! We absolutely love your family. Thank you for sharing our Cantonese heritage. ❤

[@dearjenn_]

OMG, congrats on your wins! 🎉 Thank you for spreading Cantonese food to the world. Mama Lau is right!!! You've made home-cooked meals so much easier. 🥰❤

[@rosannewong626]

Thank you, Randy, for crafting your show with all your translations and explanations. You make our Chinese culture accessible and worthy of the respect it deserves. I have served my family many of your recipes. Even though my family ate Northern Chinese food when I was growing up, my mother-in-law was from Toishan and cooked delicious food. Sadly, no one in my husband's family learned to cook from their mom, and her craft was lost. I am so glad you preserve an art that has been passed on for thousands of years. You and your family deserve the accolades you received for your hard work. I cried when I saw your video because you brought us along on your journey. Bravo!

[@drchanshijie3230]

I just want to say that ever since I followed your channel, I tried a lot of the recipes and it helped bring me and my dad together. He told me that food literally brings people together. Somehow watching your videos helped to make me realize what love for our parents can look like. I always had a very strained relationship with my dad. But now I know. just making a heart warming meal with the familiar old Cantonese taste is all it takes to bring the family closer. I'm also now more interested in my Cantonese heritage and will bring my Dad to Kwong Chow for a holiday next year. Thank you Made with Lau!

[@beet789]

i was back stage working as the Audio Systems engineer at the JBA at Columbia College,,, your win was so awsome....alomost had me into tears. your parents are so adorable..

[@MadeWithLau]

Wow! Thank you for helping put together such a great event!

[@maxmillanmaxmillan]

You got me so emotional too! So so so happy for you and your family. I’ve watched your videos from early on and watched you grow exponentially. I love that your whole family is involved and that they can each feel how important their cultural contribution is for us. My parents have passed and your cooking will help me keep them alive. You actuay have three awards, two from KZbin and a new baby! Congratulations on the both!

[@liyuan492]

Wow...congratulations!! It's been a while since I've tuned in, but I'm so glad you guys are getting the recognition you deserve. I found this channel during covid while I was in college away from family. I had to consistently cook for myself for the first time, and I found myself struggling to make the most basic dishes that I used to eat everyday. I'm so grateful to have happened upon your videos, which explained so clearly and SO patiently to a fellow Cantonese Chinese American how to make the familiar foods, while delivering the comfort of family and culture that I didn't realize I missed. Thank you for your work in teaching a generation of immigrants how to stay in touch with their roots and accompanying me through my time learning to be on my own.

[@DIYProjectsByDave]

Your channel is one of my favorite channel. Not just for the fantastic cooking skills by dad, but the way the whole video put together. Feeling the love flowing in your family is so wonderful. I am so happy for you, and congratulations on all the awards! Best wishes to your new chapter and all the wonderful endeavors!

[@joshw604]

one of the things i dislike the most about social media is how so many people put on a facade to try to impress or "influence" others. The refreshing thing about your whole family is that it's so genuine - you, your parents, kat seem to chat and interact in the videos probably not much differently to your daily lives. as someone with immigrant parents who like many others show their love through food, your story touches my heart along with i'm sure many others. it's so nice to see you guys being recognised, and i'm certainly going to grab a copy of that book once it's available.

[@lindader9889]

Congratulations on your awards! My family loves to watch your shows!

[@shaunahuerta9597]

Seriously great job to everyone that has been on your team whether they are still with you or not. You deserve this and I absolutely love learning about your culture and food alike. You show family is important and that is so wonderful to watch. ❤

[@jencl3863]

Mrs Lau you were amazing. Perfect speech honestly. Even though I already knew you guys won two awards, when the first one was announced I still whooooooped hahaha!!! CONGRATS for the awards and precious cargo!!!

[@frankiechan9651]

I am sitting here with tears of pure joy running down my face. From a small idea to document your dad's recipes for your own kids and maybe a few watchers on YT - to a 1.5M+ strong global community that has been invited into your wonderful family and to two (well -deserved) James Beard awards. Thanks to you, your amazing parents, your wife and kids and your team for what you do. While I was unable to do the same for my dad prior to his passing (also a Chinese chef) - this channel helps fill that gap.

[@jlouie8835]

Congrats! Very proud of you and your family. When my mom passed, I felt so sad because I never got a chance to learn Cantonese cooking from her because I left for US as a teenage for college and my mother in law cooked for us while I was working. I kept on thinking why didn't I know Chinese cooking, there was a void in my life but at the age of 65, I am now learning how to cook with Daddy Lau. Thank you for all your efforts to teach us Cantonese cooking. You have no idea how you changed my life. I can actually Chinese food now thanks to the Lau family.

[@icerag]

Everytime I watch a Made with Lau video, my stomach becomes hungry but my heart is full. Thank you for the love you have shown each other and the great food recipes you have shared to the whole world. Your James Beard awards are well deserved.

[@alisonwu9680]

Awww this made me tear up! Congratulations Randy and your team! My husband is South African Australian, and he has taken an interest in learning how to cook these homestyle canto meals because of your videos. Sometimes I catch him repeating Cantonese words as he's watching them and you have no idea what that means to me. Thanks for sharing these recipes and the community you've built.

[@yvonneh.1985]

Momma Lau was awesome and all natural with that speech!!! So genuine

[@user-ph3ji8gp3p]

During the time of my dad's illness, he cannot cook for himself anymore, through straining myself remembering recipes my dad has also once taught me, led me to discover your channel. I took comfort and watched the videos even when I was not cooking/researching recipes, but because Lau reminded me of my dad but much kinder. This helped me cook for my dad where he will eat according to his preference. Your contribution to the food world is much needed, not to continue generational recipes, but also the ease and accessibility you bring so phenomenally well, should be the standard.

[@vanjames1984]

A true comprehensive Cantonese cooking cookbook would be amazing! I'd buy that in a heartbeat. You and your family are not only passing down Cantonese cooking to your future generations but also to other families like me and my kids who want to preserve that culture in our lives but don't have the knowledge to do so. Thank you!

[@vhamacgeek]

Thanks for the recipes and reminding me of the my folks and the values they taught us. Congratulations on your continued success💖

[@MadeWithLau]

Thank you so much!! We appreciate you :)

[@jasonfaulkner2014]

Congratulations and thank you. Our family has been making Daddy Lau's recipes here in the Galapagos for quite some time and it really has enriched our lives. The world is a better place because of your family's efforts!

[@pewsongs]

Thanks Randy for keeping our culture alive. May you and your family and team be blessed with greater success and achievement. 🎉🎊🌈

[@mohasg9086]

As someone who grew up in Hong Kong, I was super delighted to have found your channel! Please continue to do what you are doing!! We love Daddy Lau!

[@kpb0701]

Randy, I know there are a lot of food channels out there, but I was so happy to find yours because there is a warmth and authenticity that I sometimes struggle to find from others. I bawled watching you get recognised at the JBA and I hope your parents realise what a great honour it is! Analytics are important especially when you have to worry about paying the bills for a bunch of people, but definitely don’t forget how many people have watched your videos, tried your recipes, subscribe to the channel. I think social media sometimes dulls our perception of numbers because we keep seeing growth and forgetting the people that you’ve already inspired. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@joyangg91]

I’m sobbing. Thank you for sharing your family’s legacy and heritage with the world ❤

[@sophiacai9879]

Deeply touched by this video! Congratulations to you, your family and your amazing team!!! Watching your dad cooking reminds me of my own family❤❤❤

[@josephvmccabe9717]

As one introduced to Cantonese cooking while living in Hong Kong, I find your Dad's recipes and your explanation, filming and editing so easy and inspiring in bringing his story (and that of your delightful family) to a wider audience. Congratulations on the James Beard awards - so deserved.

[@christophertran8896]

Two James Beard Awards and a healthy baby boy, a triple Congratulations!!! Looking forward to the book and the see your channel and family grow to the next level. Thank you for all the delicious recipes.

[@jeremyyeo2730]

From a Chinese kid across the world in Brunei, congrats and we are so proud of you guys! Keep cooking, keep celebrating our culture

[@paullui1589]

Randy, your family and team, thank you so much for getting me through the hard times of losing my Mum 4 years ago. With your videos and your Dad's skills, I have been able to recreate my Mum's Cantonese dishes that were so much in our memories of her. I often get emotional cooking then now, and I'm sure Mum is watching from above and smiling. Congratulations Randy you deserve all the hard work and live your family and team put into Made with Lau. ❤👏🏼

[@pchin388]

🎉🎉🎉Heartiest Congratulations to the entire LAU family & behind the scenes crew!!!🥇💯🥳🥳🥳 To GOD be the glory always 🙏 ❤🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@breukelynbee77]

I had such a rough day. Your video brought me so much joy! I'm so excited and happy for you. What a wonderful experience for you and your family. I luv how you honor them and i luv watching your dad in the kitchen. I am a 60+ yr old black woman who loves all things food and i luv and appreciate you guys so much. For your growing channel, awards, book deal congrats congrats congrats, for it all and may God continue to shine on you and keep you safe and full of his blessings! Whoo hoo go Lau's!!!❤❤❤

[@semicircularcanals]

@Randy, you made me cry so bad because I didn’t get a chance to learn my Papa’s recipes before he got sick and passed. Watching videos of your dad cooking eases that regret. You deserve those two awards especially how much you love and respect your parents.

[@dougchinn2820]

Congratulations!!!! Two James Beard Awards is no joke. Hard work pays off. Never give up. Looking forward to that cookbook.

[@kl5792]

❤ thank you for only the many cuisines your family has passed down to others in our community but to still represent Cantonese such a rich culture in language that we should never lose. Love it and hope for other generations to see this and continue on the tradition

[@Thchanator]

I am from Hong Kong but have been away since i was 11. I have made many of daddy Lau’s dishes. Every dish was a winner. 繼續加油💪💪💪

[@Yellow1964]

So proud you man. Best wish from a Chinese American cop in Houston. I have 27 years with police. You made my day; I love your dad's cooking.

[@AznPhatty]

I love seeing the Chinese, Cantonese specifically, culture being showcased more and more. My one fear is that the culture will die as the generations move on. We need to pass on how to cook these foods, how to speak the language and how to continue the traditions. Cooking with Lau is helping to preserve the culture, and I love it. It's been fun to see this channel grow and now receiving two awards. Tremendously deserving of the awards. Congrats!

[@mabel5082]

In reading these comments, I'm struck by how similar many of our stories are: Immigrant parents sacrificing for their kids, dads working at Chinese restaurants while cooking amazing food for us at home, parents passing away before they could share their culinary skills, us yearning to reconnect with our parents and culture through Cantonese cooking. This shared experience and community, brought together by Made With Lau, touches my heart. Thank you Lau family, and especially Daddy Lau (who reminds me of my late dad -- his Cantonese speaking, his skills, his humor, his joy with his grandkids), for enriching our lives far beyond cooking.

[@angeluvfood4716]

Absolutely amazing! Congratulations and well deserved. Keep it up! Keep Cantonese food alive!

[@kayee7]

I started watching you guys when I started uni and living on my own. I now have 2 kids and still learning how to cook canto food from your dad here in Australia! Massive congratulations to you guys! So happy for you!

[@wingsabre]

When it comes to Chinese food, so many of the new restaurants are Szechuan, and the access to Cantonese restaurants are shrinking. So it’s very meaningful to preserve Cantonese recipes in an accessible way. The same could be said for Teo Chow recipes and other regional variations that are not spice forward. Thank you for doing this.

[@Gw17bvp28f]

Flushing is almost only 福卅Foo Chow cuisine replacing HK Cantonese cuisine (owner retirement). Also, reflects the dichotomy of latest immigrant trend. For authentic Cantonese HK cuisine: Vancouver, Canada. Fast food style and banquet style. And anything in between. Due to their immigrant policy.

[@Bevieevans8]

I was in tears when your Mum got the award and continued like that to the end. You are brilliant and you should all be so very very proud. CONGRATULATIONS! 🎊🎈 🎉