Nahji Chu

Nahji Chu is a Vietnamese-Laotian chef and entrepreneur known for her dynamic personality and culinary prowess. After seeking refuge in Australia in 1978, she rose to prominence with her MissChu food empire, including restaurants and a catering business. Despite facing challenges and the eventual collapse of her first venture, Chu reinvented herself with her new restaurant Lady Chu, which has garnered a reputation for its exceptional Vietnamese cuisine and her unapologetic, direct approach to customer service. Known for her signature rice paper rolls and Peking duck pancakes, she continues to champion diversity in the culinary world while advocating for hospitality reforms.