In this delicious episode, we sit down with Julie Truong Shih, the force behind DD Mau, St. Louis’ beloved fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant — now celebrating the grand opening of its brand-new Webster Groves location!

We caught up with Julie as she and her team were preparing to unlock the doors, and she shares the heartfelt story behind DD Mau: how she grew up in the restaurant world, stepped away, and ultimately found her way back to it with renewed passion and purpose.

Julie talks about creating a modern, welcoming space that introduces Vietnamese flavors to a new generation of diners. And of course, she gives us the inside scoop on the must-order dishes you can’t leave without trying.

A conversation about heritage, hustle, and the joy of feeding a community, this episode will leave you hungry in the best way. The new location is located at 8169 Big Bend Blvd. Find them in Maryland Heights as well!