Viet Nguyen

Viet Nguyen serves as the CEO and executive chef of Kei Concepts, a restaurant group based in Orange County, California. In 2014, Nguyen opened his first restaurant, SUP Noodle Bar, in Buena Park, California. The success of this venture led to the establishment of additional dining concepts, such as The VOX Kitchen, Gem Dining, NEP Café, KIN Izakaya and others. Kei Concepts has been recognized for its innovative approach to Asian dining, blending traditional flavors with modern techniques.

Viet Nguyen's Guide to Vietnamese Cuisine in OC's Little Saigon
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Viet Nguyen's Guide to Vietnamese Cuisine in OC's Little Saigon

Viet Nguyen has been creating some of the buzziest, most trending restaurants in Orange County. His inaugural casual SUP Noodle Bar set the bar exceptionally high for its high quality pho and fan-favorite lomo saltado (Peruvian stir fried beef), while classier joints like INI Ristorante (Japanese Italian) and NEP Café (modern Vietnamese) gave a new standard for special occasion diners. Recently Viet and his team opened Westminster's most hyped coffee shop – Kei Coffee House – late 2024 to wild success, and Kei Concepts is gearing up for the second location of the Pan-Asian fusion hit The VOX Kitchen & Bar at South Coast Plaza, opening April 7.⁠ Check out the trailblazer's Little Saigon recommendations.
Curated by Viet Nguyen