Madame Binh
Chef whose recipes, developed as former head chef of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, form the basis of Nem Nem's menu in Madrid.
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Madame Bình, a Vietnamese chef known to kitchen staff as "U Bình" (mama Bình), was formerly head chef at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. She comes from the village of Khương Thượng, known for its traditional cooking, and her recipes form the basis of the menu at Nem Nem, a Vietnamese restaurant in Madrid's Ciudad Jardín neighbourhood that sets out to faithfully recreate her dishes.
Biography
Early years
Madame Bình is described on the restaurant's own channels as originating from the village of Khương Thượng, known for its traditional Vietnamese cooking.
Career
She was head chef at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, and is affectionately known to kitchen staff as “U Bình” (“mama Bình”). Nem Nem's Madrid menu is built on recipes attributed to her.
Philosophy
Nem Nem's kitchen sets out to recreate her traditional recipes faithfully, built on Vietnamese ingredients.
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Frequently asked
Who is the chef behind Nem Nem?
Nem Nem's menu is built on recipes from Madame Bình, formerly head chef at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
What cuisine does Nem Nem serve?
Traditional Vietnamese cuisine, recreated from Madame Bình's recipes with a few modern touches.
Where is Nem Nem located?
In the Ciudad Jardín neighbourhood of Madrid, in the Chamartín district, north of the city centre.
What is Madame Bình's background?
She comes from the village of Khương Thượng in Vietnam, known for its traditional cooking, and was formerly head chef at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Does Madame Bình cook at Nem Nem in Madrid?
Nem Nem's menu is built on her recipes, developed during her time as head chef at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi; the Madrid kitchen works to recreate them faithfully.