EP 61: Qui Tran of Nudo House & Mai Lee

St. Louis has a rich food scene, and few families have helped shape it quite like the Tran family. From the beloved Vietnamese restaurant Mai Lee to the ramen and Vietnamese-inspired dishes at Nudo House, Qui Tran is carrying on a family legacy while making his own mark on the local dining scene. In Episode 61, Alexis Zotos sits down with Qui Tran to talk about growing up in the restaurant business, the story behind Mai Lee, and how he brought his own vision to life with Nudo House. Qui shares what it takes to keep a family restaurant legacy thriving while continuing to evolve, how Vietnamese food has found its place in St. Louis, and what he’s learned from building restaurants in an ever-changing industry.