As a Cambodian refugee with Cantonese roots, Mike Tran can never forget the flavors of his childhood moving from one country to another. So he started a noodle restaurant in Houston, Texas, to recreate his memories. Tran’s wonton noodles are full of herbs, meat, and fish sauce — and customers love it.
Shop address: Mein, 9630 Clarewood Dr Ste A13, Houston, TX 77036, United States
This is the second episode of our latest “Mean Street Gourmet” series about mom-and-pop stores across the Chinese diaspora. In the next episode, we head to Singapore’s Chinatown to visit a couple that makes spicy, creamy laksa.
00:00 Their signature wonton noodles 00:36 Why the name ‘Mein’ 01:06 What’s on the menu 01:30 Making the dish 02:21 Memories as a refugee 03:34 Designing the restaurant
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