Episode 337 - Tony Nguyen of Xin Chao and Saigon House

On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Tony Nguyen of Xin Chao and Saigon House. The guys speak about how Tony got into the restaurant business, starting Wokker, why Tony got a cease and desist letter from Chuck Norris... yes that Chuck Norris, how he started Saigon House, where Tony first got his name on the map, moving Saigon House to the northside of Houston, what they're doing at Saigon House now, how Tony came to know Christina Ha, how the idea for Xin Chao came about, collaborating with Christine on the menu, being nominated for a James Beard award, future plans for Xin Chao, future aspirations, crawfish season coming soon, a new project in the works, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at [email protected]. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Common Bond's French-Inspired, Full-Service Restaurant Quietly Closes Downtown Spring Branch Sows Wild Oats with Opening of Underbelly's Texas Tribute Restaurant Drew Brees-Backed Sports Bar Kicks Off in Bay Area with Cajun Classics, 60 TVs, and More Bun B's Next Trill Food Favorite Pops Up at Sunday's Texans Tailgate Très Chic River Oaks Restaurant Opens with French Chef Cred, Stunning Space, and Must-See Mona Lisa Houston's Best New Steakhouse Fires Up Kitchen with V&A Vet as Head Chef