Chi is a plant-based cookbook inspired by the vibrant home cooking of Vietnam, the local markets of British Columbia, and her unprecedented journey to become a chef . Featuring over 75 recipes and many stories, it reimagines traditional dishes through the beauty and versatility of vegetables, from restaurant quality dishes to family-style meals. This beautifully photographed 256-page hardcover offers an elegant, contemporary approach to plant-based cuisine, geared to novices and experienced cooks alike. 

With recipes such as:

Crispy rice 

Tapioca edamame dumpling - banh bot loc

Spring rolls 

Spicy truffle wonton

Cold noodle with okra and natto

Petit banh xeo

Coconut hot and sour soup

Pandan honeycomb cake banh bo nuong

Chi is more than a cookbook, it brings the heart of Chef Chi Le’s celebrated Vancouver restaurant, and the spirit of her Kitsilano community, into homes across the country. Chi is as inspiring to read on the couch as it is to cook in the kitchen.

We wrote this book for all of you who have asked for recipes over the years, who have brought friends and family to Chi, and who’ve made this restaurant what it is.

Written, edited and printed in Canada.