Soleil Ho

About the Author

Soleil Ho is a celebrated Vietnamese American writer, chef, and cultural critic whose work bridges the worlds of food, identity, and diaspora. Born in the vibrant melting pot of Oakland, California, to parents who emigrated from Phú Quoc, Vietnam, Ho's culinary journey is deeply rooted in the flavors of her heritage and the innovative spirit of her adopted home. As a former restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and co-host of the acclaimed podcast Racist Sandwich, she explores the intersections of race, class, and cuisine with unflinching honesty and wit. In her debut cookbook, The Memory of Taste: Vietnamese American Recipes from Phú Quoc, Oakland, and the Spaces Between, Ho invites readers into her kitchen to recreate dishes that tell stories of migration, resilience, and reinvention, blending traditional Vietnamese techniques with bold, contemporary twists. Through her writing, Ho not only shares recipes but also challenges the narratives surrounding Asian American experiences in America's food landscape, making her an essential voice in contemporary gastronomy and literature.