Penn Hongthong

Penn Hongthong was born and raised in Laos. She and her older sister were in charge of cooking for the whole family, which included seven other children. Hongthong emigrated to the United States at 18 but still favors her traditional Laotian diet to this day. She regularly teaches classes on Laotian and Thai cooking near her home on Long Island, New York.

Penn Hongthong was born and raised in Laos. She and her older sister were in charge of cooking for the whole family, which included seven other children. Hongthong emigrated to the United States at 18 but still favors her traditional Laotian diet to this day. She regularly teaches classes on Laotian and Thai cooking near her home on Long Island, New York. See less