EPISODE 0034 - Sean Nguyen - PapaWagyu


Sean Nguyen is the founder/owner of PapaWagyu. Sean is of Vietnamese descent and born and raised in San Jose,CA.

We discuss how we became friends through food and began working events together. Going over his family meals growing up like : Bun Bo Hue & Pho noodle soups. After traveling to Japan, the dream was planted to somehow work in the hospitality industry with food.

Sean continued to work for his family’s furniture business and later took a job in the Tech industry always finding ways to help people.

PapaWagyu was started by Sean during the pandemic to connect communities of people together through food. An e-commerce business purveying high-end Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu which is Japanese for(Beef). Taking the time to find the best farms with a passion for raising the best cattle. Sean breaks down the grading system to understand what you’re eating. Sean recently visited the Bushu farm in Japan which is part of the Hasegawa Family.

PapaWagyu has also partnered with Maruhide USA which supplies fresh Santa Barbara Uni (sea urchin).

Sean and I discuss our ideas of success and his favorite tools too. Really appreciate Sean for his friendship and support in my journey as well and look forward to what’s next for the future.

https://papawagyu.com

SHOW NOTES

Chef Tu David Phu

https://cheftu.com

Seisuke Knife

https://www.seisukeknife.com

TriFecta Cooks & Chef Ryan

https://trifectacooks.catering

Maruhide USA

https://maruhideusa.com

Ramen Nagi

https://ramennagiusa.com

The Caviar Co.

https://thecaviarco.com

6th Sense Dining

https://www.instagram.com/6thsensedining/

Hammond Entertainment

https://www.hammondentertainment.com

Favorite Gear:

Yu Kurosaki Senko Mt. Fuji Chinkin Sujihiki knife

https://www.seisukeknife.com/products/yu-kurosaki-senko-r2-sg2-hammered-mt-fuji-chinkin-sujihiki-japanese-knife-270mm-lacquered-with-sheath?variant=40958958239933

Thermo Pen

https://www.thermoworks.com/shop/products/thermapens/

Searzall

http://www.bookeranddax.com/searzall

Wagyu is crafted from passion and meant to share with friends and family. It’s about building community at the dinner table and warmth of love.”

-Sean Nguyen

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