Trần Hoài Huế & Hoài Huế Restaurant 

Hoài Huế, a proud alumna of Đồng Khánh Girls' School in Huế, brought the essence of her hometown to the U.S. when she and her husband, Diệp Nguyên Hùng, opened their restaurant in 1993—nine years after resettling in America. Guided by the belief that “prosperity comes through enterprise,” she introduced authentic Huế cuisine, including traditional and vegetarian dishes rarely found outside Vietnam. With culinary artistry and cultural pride, she preserves the spirit of Central Vietnam through every meal. Her work is more than cooking—it is a heartfelt commitment to honoring and sharing Vietnamese heritage with her community and beyond.