MINH CHAU - Head Chef & Owner

​Minh was born in Saigon, Vietnam in 1974 and relocated with her parents to Washington D.C. As an actress, Minh had the opportunity to travel throughout Vietnam - to the north (Hanoi), central (Hue), and south (the Mekong Delta) - and was inspired by the culinary diversity. In celebration of her acquired tastes from different regions of Vietnam, she shares her passion for food and unveils new recipes.

 At Little Saigon Restaurant, Minh offers an ingredient-driven menu that changes frequently. According to Minh, many of her staff thought she was crazy, but she “refused to cut any corners or used any bottled sauces...”
Minh sets out to combine the DC's sensibility for fresh ingredients with Vietnamese time-honored cooking techniques into a perfect marriage.
By showcasing locally sourced products and preparing everything from scratch, Minh places Little Saigon on the cutting edge of Vietnamese cuisine.
 

FRESH & NATURAL ingredients

 Owners, Chef Minh Chau  & Mom, are the heart of Little Saigon's quintessential Vietnamese home style cuisine. Set in an intimate atmosphere in the heart of Falls Church city, the menu features eclectic selections of their family's traditional recipes passed on during the Vietnamese diaspora. And just like serving at home with their loved ones, Chef Minh uses only the freshest, high quality ingredients.
It's Vietnamese comfort food executed with warmth and excitement. Family gatherings have always been important in Vietnamese culture, and as refugees of the Vietnamese Diaspora, that bond only grew stronger. This menu is the product of our love, our tradition, and our bond. 
To our patrons, we hope to share the flavors and warmth we enjoyed during these cherished times with our family and friends. 
​Thank you all for your enthusiasm and support!