At Auckland restaurant Nanam, head chef and owner Jess Granada brings Filipino flavours to life with her modern twists on traditional dishes. Recently she spoke to us about what’s in her home pantry, and what she misses the most about home.

Xin chào everybody! We chat to Chudi Vũ of Pho Yen in Auckland, where every bowl of pho is a story and is inspired by her mother’s 35-year legacy of crafting Hanoi’s iconic noodle soup. Chudi brings the same love and heritage to various Auckland markets, including Botany’s Wednesday Night Market. Think bone-based 24-hour simmered broth balanced with subtle spices…