Video : Nite Yun

A rising star in the culinary world, Nite Yun proudly introduces people to the flavorful noodle dishes of Cambodia, honoring the legacy of these recipes passed down through generations. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand after her parents escaped war-torn Cambodia, Yun and her family eventually resettled in California. Growing up, she learned to make traditional dishes from her mother, sparking a lifelong love of cooking. She’s since returned to Cambodia to learn more about her parents’ heritage — and bring back the flavors to the Bay Area, where she now resides. In 2018, Yun opened her first restaurant, Nyum Bai, before opening Lunette in San Francisco’s iconic ferry building. She’s been recognized as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People, Food and Wine Best New Chef of 2019, a James Beard Award semifinalist, and a recipient of the Vilcek Foundation Prize for Creative Promise in Culinary Arts.

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