Draft:Helene An

  • Comment: Far too promotional. Reads like a promo for the subject and not an encyclopedic entry. Ktkvtsh (talk) 23:07, 28 September 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Promotional tone needs to be addressed. Greenman (talk) 07:26, 14 September 2024 (UTC)

Helene An
Born
Nhu Tran

(1944-04-12) April 12, 1944 (age 80)
Occupation(s)Restaurateur, cookbook writer
SpouseDanny An (d. 1965)
Children5; including Hannah An, Elizabeth An, Monique An, Jacqueline An, and Catherine An

Helene An (Nhu Tran) (born April 12, 1944) is a Vietnamese-American chef, restaurateur and cookbook author known as the "Mother of Fusion Cuisine." She introduced Vietnamese cooking to mainstream America with her innovative AN's Famous Garlic Noodles. Helene was honored by the Smithsonian in 2007 and 2019, the Asian Hall of Fame in 2022, and the California Hall of Fame 17th class in 2024.