Truong Hiep’s path into cooking began with curiosity. Raised in Đồng Nai, he discovered the kitchen early and has continued learning ever since.
At Upstairs Tasting Room, exploration shapes the work. New ingredients, techniques, and ideas become part of an ongoing process of refinement.
The role of head chef brought new responsibilities. The questions remain.
Each service becomes part of the process.
Each dish raises new questions.
“I’m still learning.”
Featuring: Truong Hiep
Episode: 3
Directed & Edited by: Clarence Ting
Executive Producer: Peter Kim
Truong Hiep is a chef based in Ho Chi Minh City.
Upstairs Tasting Room.
Focus: curiosity. exploration. continual learning.



