How a Taiwanese Grandma Makes Over 1,000 Potstickers per Day — The Experts

Meet the woman behind A-Pou's Taste, the famous Taiwanese pot sticker food truck and restaurant in NYC. Yeh Chi Yao named her business after the Taiwanese word "a pou," meaning "old lady," sharing her belief that more life experience makes for better, tastier food. Since introducing Taiwanese street food to the scene 15 years ago, A-Pou's Taste hasn't slowed down, producing over 1,000 pot stickers every day.

Credits:
Producer: Carla Francescutti
Director: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
Editor: Daniel Card

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Supervising Producer, Operations: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Frances Dumlao
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[Anespian]

She looks like such a sweet & genuine 'ah po' serving comfort food at 'street' food prices. Bless her :)

[kerorainbow]

As a musician and a loyal customer for two years who rehearses at a studio nearby, this is a go-to cafeteria for all of us, and a-pou remembers all of our names every time. She is the real deal!

[yyyyyyexe]

This is the cutest video I've watched in a loooong time, love her energy

[BigboiiTone]

"You don't know my power. Do not judge me." Is such a great quote. She needs to put that on a placard or something

[sl]

as a customer she really is the real deal, an inspirational character who i’ll never forget

[jlye]

She reminds me so much of my own Taiwanese grandma before she passed on. Miss you A-MA!

[phreshmoney]

Omg she shops at my old job .she has such a sweet soul and funny personality. always brings candy or a snack to share with everyone I have her # some where in my phone. she even use to drive me to the train after work god bless her and protect her 🤲🏽 and mind you ima big 6ft 280lb black man!

[lucidx]

I love her energy and outlook on life. "You don't know my power, so don't judge me."

[Pheminon]

Her story is literally what America is all about.
She immigrated to America in the 80's, saw that there was a lack of something different to eat, so she decided to share what she knows with America.
America is not a melting pot, it's a salad. In a melting pot, all the flavors meld together and the whole bowl tastes the same without uniqueness. But, in a salad you can taste each individual ingredient and when you get a bite of everything, the flavors together make something unique
If you're a foreigner living in America, I hope you have as much joy sharing your culture with everyone you meet as this lady does.

[dh]

Love Doris! She fed me well during my time working around the corner from there. Her food and kindness are like warm hugs.

[fourleggedlys]

It isn't just comfort food, it's a comfort video now as well 😊

[fnulnu_]

That’s phenomenal work by her! Wishing her even more years of success in her restaurant!

[jumpkickingnara]

Dang I visited a couple times since I moved to NYC. So glad she got a special about her spot cus she really deserves it, she is such a kind and sweet person when you visit <3

[robmarth]

She must be a very kind person, no way people would work for you as long as 20 years otherwise.
Her positive energy is so contagious haha.

[FranFluxx]

I love her! She's got such a great positive and friendly vibe, I'm not surprised that they have so many regulars!

[acrophobe]

Okay but that leather vest, scarf, and beanie combo is SERVING

[vampireadjacent]

i’ve eaten at her restaurant and she really is the kindest person. it shows in the care she takes serving her food and greeting you when you come in—she makes everyone feel like they’re at home.

[howard]

I think the smile and laughter they have are exactly what workers who work in big corporations need. like pure positive energy

[lekibb]

The food looks delicious, her employees seem to love her, and she has THE best laugh.

[passbyicecube]

It's her positivity that brought the team together.

Making pot sticking as business is no joke and she's doing a splendid job running it.