The TASTE of VIETNAM
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT – 9:00 PM CDT
Lena's Asian Kitchen · 4140 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027, USA
Hosted by Lena’s Asian Kitchen
The Taste of Vietnam Wine Dinner is an exclusive Chef's Collaboration featuring five of Houston's influential Vietnamese chefs—culinary pioneers who have helped shape and elevate the city's vibrant Vietnamese food scene. Together, they present a one-night-only multi-course dining experience celebrating the rich flavors, regional traditions, and cultural heritage of Vietnam. Each course is thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines, highlighting the harmony between authentic Vietnamese cuisine and world-class vintages. More than a dinner, this is a celebration of community, craftsmanship, and the chefs whose passion and creativity have left a lasting impact on Houston's Vietnamese culinary landscape. The Chefs: Chef Lena Le (Lena's Asian Kitchen / Lena's Foundation) - Foodnetwork's Chopped Champion 2023, appeared on Beat Bobby Flay 2023, an advocate for domestic abuse survivors & community work. Chef Don Nguyen (Khoi BBQ) - pitmaster of Khoi BBQ, appeared on Foodnetwork's Brawl BBQ Chef Cuc Lam - Top Women Chefs of Color by the Houston Chronicle and a CultureMap Rising Star Chef nominee Chef Cory Nguyen - GM/Chef at Crawfish & Noodles, a turning-point of Vietnamese-American cuisine, a symbol of innovation. Chef Tam Nguyen (Moon Rabbit) - His innovative approach to Vietnamese cuisine has earned Moon Rabbit recognition from the Houston Chronicle, Eater Houston Pastry Chef Mady Tran (the daugher of the one and only Hidden Omakase's owners) - An emerging Houston pastry chef known for her handcrafted macarons and modern desserts inspired by Asian flavors. . Domus Caviar by Chloe Di Leo - Vietnamese owned luxury Caviar & Truffle. The MENU Hor D'oeuvres: DIY Banh mi Board - Banh It Ram (Shrimp & Pork Sticky Rice bites) - Banh Tom Hanoi (Sweet Potato & Shrimp Cake) First Course: Goi Vit - roasted duck, shredded cabbage, carrot, red onion, Viet coriander (rau ram), banana flowers, ginger fish sauce vinaigrette, crushed peanuts, crispy shallots, shrimp crackers - Domaine de La Garenne Bandol Rose Cuvee M Second Course: Bo La Lot - Smoked Bo La Lot (Beef wrapped Betel leaves), Viet herbs, Banh Hoi (Thin rice noodles), Mo Hanh (Scallion in oil), Chili sauce - Chateau Micalet Haut Medoc Third Course: Com Chien Cua - Viet Cajun Blue Crab Fried Rice, smoked trout roe - Michel Vattan Sancerre OP (Sancerre) Fourth Course: Bap Xao So Diep - Seared Scallop, Caviar, grilled corn kernels, corn bisque, dried baby shrimp, charred shishito scallion oil - Domaine Armelle et Jean Michel Molin Aligote Fifth Course: Dessert - Warm sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, Vietnamese coffee Macarons, Viet coffee ice cream - Domaine petit Clocher Coteaux de Layon Event Info: Date: August 13th, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm (1 seating - 5 course meals with wine pairing or BYOB) Location: Lena's Asian Kitchen: 4140 Southwest Fwy, Suite 100, Houston, 77027 Dresscode: Vietnamese costume (optional) - Business Casual Parking: Free parking garage (behind the building), park anywhere.