Graz triple talent: 83-year-old Thi Ba Nguyen becomes the oldest hood cook in the world

Graz triple talent: 83-year-old Thi Ba Nguyen becomes the oldest hood cook in the world

The Graz catering scene has an outstanding personality that now receives international recognition. Thi Ba Nguyen, an 83-year-old Vietnamese cook, not only has the title of the oldest chef in Austria, but was also voted the oldest chef in the world. This award was announced in the latest Gault & Millau Austria, who honored her for her outstanding culinary skills.

Thi Ba Nguyen came to Graz in 1981 as a refugee from Vietnam and opened her first Vietnamese restaurant together with her son Robert in 2015. The new opening in 2023 has continued the success story. Your kitchen is very popular, although the compliments from Gault & Millau cannot be ignored. The well -known restaurant guide describes some of her dishes, such as the comb mussels with Wasabicreme and the braised biosh wine with quail eggs, as "wonderful pure" and "wonderfully aromatic".

The philosophy of the chef

For Thi Ba Nguyen, the award is more than just a personal triumph. In their own words: "The greatest recognition is when our guests are full and happy." It is this attitude that drives her and with which she motivates her team. "All of this only works because I can work with a team of young and committed people. The kitchen is simply my home," she emphasizes proudly.

The longest experience of the oldest chef can also be seen in her preparation of the Pho, a traditional Vietnamese soup. This lets them simmer for more than eight hours, which illustrates their patience and dedication for culinary art. "With age you learn that everything takes time. The quick evaporation evaporates easily," she explains and adds that it also took time to get the Gault & Millau-Haube. "Now I can say: it is good for us," she says with a smile.

The performance of Thi Ba Nguyen are not only a source of pride for yourself and your team, but also for the entire Graz gastronomy. This award is a sign of the appreciation of authentic cuisine and traditional preparation methods in a world that is characterized by fast food and fast solutions.

The reporting on Thi Ba Nguyen's success has made large waves in the community. Many people in Graz and beyond are enthusiastic about their dedication and what she has achieved with her art. These stories are important in order not only to celebrate the culinary diversity, but also the cultural roots that are cultivated by the catering trade.

For a detailed view of the case, See the report on styria.at .