About Cô Ba
About Cô Ba
Hi there,
Thank you for stopping by — I’m so glad you’re here.
A little bit about me:
Cô Ba is my southern Vietnamese name. It means “aunt number three” — a name filled with simplicity, love, and trust.
I was born in the lush Mekong Delta of Việt Nam and moved to France as I was coming of age.
In Paris, I began building my adult life — studying science and biology, working as a pharmacy assistant, and meeting my engineer husband in that magical city.
In 2007, I made another big move — this time to vibrant New York City, where I found a new sense of home and community.
Việt Nam is my soul, France is my identity, and New York is my home. I am the fruit of rich and beautifully different cultures.
I’ve been cooking since I was seven years old. My first dishes were simple, inspired by my grandmother, my aunts, and my mother’s cooking. Over time, my cooking evolved — becoming more refined, blending science with years of experience, travels, and discoveries around the world, all shaped by my life across three continents.
When I chose to become a chef, I trained at Alain Ducasse’s culinary school in Paris and worked at Sen Restaurant in Prague, one of the most authentic Vietnamese restaurants outside of Việt Nam.
Whether you’re looking for a private chef to help celebrate a special occasion or someone to craft thoughtful, nourishing meals for your weekly plan, I’d be honored to take you on a culinary journey — from North to South, from East to West — with dishes that reflect the stories, flavors, and heart of my heritage.