How a Master Chef Runs one of NYC's Best Vietnamese Restaurants — Mise En Place

At Di An Di, the chefs and cooks come from many diverse backgrounds to make some of New York City’s best Vietnamese food, including, phở gà, chả giò, hake filets, and more.

Credits:
Producer: Connor Reid
Director: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Michael Latchman
Editor: Connor Reid

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Associate Director of Audience: Terri Ciccone
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[blackandyellowfreak]

Credit to the chef for naming all his vendors. Great sources of ingredients is as important as the cooking

[qnguyen]

Yesss, Vietnamese food is much more than just pho and banh mi. I love how he truly brings many wrap and roll dishes, which are the essence of Vietnamese cuisine.

[tanthecomfymodder]

As a vietnamese, I can confirm all those dishes are legit traditional vietnamese cuisine. Some of the dish even surprises me, because he take something like grilled rice paper and rice paper salad, which are 100% street food that everybody here in Vietnam eats in their childhood, and make it a legit complete high class dish. That is mind-blowing to say the least, if not genius. Believe me, this chef knows what's he doing, and does it top notch.

[mikesg]

One thing I like about Mise En Place is that Eater features chefs that prepare various different cuisines. They have a different episode for Vietnamese, Korean, Alsatian, Middle-eastern, Mexican, Nordic, Italian, and Indian cuisine.

[kimberlynguyen]

This is one of the upgraded fushion Viet cuisine restaurants that I think I wouldn't have a problem bringing my traditional Vietnamese parents to since it stays true to Vietnamese food techniques and ingredients. It's definitely different and experimental yet doesn't stray too far from the comforts of Vietnamese cuisine. Cheers to Mis En Place, this episode was a pleasure to watch

[paolamarcaida]

The way the chef appreciates, compliments, and develops his staff's skills is so touching!

[yellowxpurple]

You should mention the chef’s name in the title or in the video description

[tolaogunniyi]

Hats off to the Chef for giving his line cooks and others a sense of ownership in what they do and also helping to improve the overall experience of what most people think of Vietnamese food.

[trauden]

Big thumbs up seeing him make cha gio with rice paper. A majority of Vietnamese restaurant cha gio uses the same wraps used for Chinese eggrolls. That makes them eggrolls but not vietnamese cha gio. The rice paper cha gio is authentic. It has a crunchy, gooey texture and is amazingly good.

[ainmiky]

Vietnamese Cuisine is one of the best and most delicious, at least for me. It's so fresh and incredibly flavorful

[pastapants]

this head chef is probably the best leader I've ever seen in practice.

[bangbangergang]

There's a part of my city with about 6 vietnamese restaurants. I stumbled on it by accident, knowing nothing about vietnamese food. Best thing i have discovered.

[nnoh]

I'm Korean, and I've loved Vietnamese cuisine for over 10 years, dating back to when I was in middle school. Vietnamese places have sprung up a lot in Korea since then, and I've seen few that serves (seemingly) delicious dishes like what I've seen in this video. I get why the owner settled for fusion dishes that hasn't deviated too much from the traditional recipe. Perfect balance of the original and adaptation. I hope to visit this place someday.

[jasonle]

His dishes have a Northern Vietnamese bent to them. Vietnam has primarily three big regions. Foods in the Central region like Bun Bo Hue, steam rice cakes, Mi Quang, Banh Canh with Fish Cakes, and those from the Southern region such as Broken Rice, Hu Tieu, etc… are wonderful selections to try. And almost all Vietnamese dishes come with fresh vegetables and herbs.

[PickpocketJones]

This guy is amazing quite honestly. For me, Pho is one of those things that doesn't need to be fancied up, it's one of the world's classic flavor combinations. That said, I would love to eat absolutely anything this guy makes.

[Bubbles]

I'm Vietnamese and grew up eating traditional cooking from my mom and aunts. I love that you're expanding the cuisine and making dishes that you want to make while keeping them true to being "Vietnamese" I'll definitely stop by this restaurant next time I'm in town. I think you do a great job utilizing the skills of your employees to make great food for everyone

[maxtruong]

A lot of these dishes you can find in any Vietnamese street food side, I love how he takes these dishes and turn them into a higher dining experience.

[tudo]

Thank you Chef for making our Vietnamese food more than just Pho and Banh Mi. Having owning a fews restaurant of my own and seeing your diverse work forces and how you so brilliantly working with each one of them on there strengths is amazing. I am so proud to see you are successful and wish you continued to take Vietnamese food to the next level. Once again thank you chef.

[hiencao]

Respect the waiters who tried speaking Vietnamese when taking orders even though they are not Vietnamese 🥺

[Annie-zsbt]

This chef is a genius, love the way he created My Vietnamese food to the top level ! So delicious, I wish I can go to his restaurant to try everything on the menu !