Photo by Khanh Phan

Photo by Khanh Phan

ABOUT
VIETNAMESE DISHES SINCE 2020

SERVING  &  LOVING  &  CRAFTING  &  

CÔ CHUNG
Welcome to Cô Chung, where every dish tells the story of home – a story of tradition, love, and the vibrant spirit of Vietnam. Our journey isn’t just about how we cook, it’s about why we cook.

Nestled in the heart of Singapore, Cô Chung stands as a beacon of authentic Vietnamese cuisine, setting itself apart from other establishments in the city.

As the first Vietnamese restaurant in Singapore to achieve ISO 22000 certification, we prioritize stringent food safety and quality management systems. Our dishes are not only flavourful and delectable but also crafted to be healthy, low in calories, and free from preservatives and additives. At Cô Chung, we are committed to delivering genuine Vietnamese flavors, preserving family recipes that have been handed down through generations.

Our patrons are invited to immerse themselves in an experience that mirrors dining as a local in Vietnam, with an emphasis on traditional cooking methods and authentic ingredients. We eschew fusion trends, focusing instead on the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam.

Stepping into Cô Chung is akin to entering an art gallery that serves exquisite food. We meticulously curate artworks from various Vietnamese artists, adorning our interiors to create a vibrant and culturally rich atmosphere. These pieces are rotated periodically between outlets, ensuring that each visit offers a fresh visual experience.

Complementing the art, our in-house florist team designs and refreshes floral arrangements weekly, placing them thoughtfully in every corner of our restaurants. This dedication to aesthetic detail is our silent gesture of appreciation to our regular patrons, providing them with a renewed and invigorating environment upon each visit.

Among our locations, our 4 Lorong Telok is a heartfelt replication of the home where our family’s culinary journey began. We invite our cherished customers into this recreated living room setting, offering a space where they can momentarily escape to Vietnam during their lunch breaks or after demanding workdays. Our team is always present to extend a warm greeting, making every guest feel like part of our family.

Nestled in the heart of Singapore, Cô Chung stands as a beacon of authentic Vietnamese cuisine, setting itself apart from other establishments in the city.

As the first Vietnamese restaurant in Singapore to achieve ISO 22000 certification, we prioritize stringent food safety and quality management systems. Our dishes are not only flavourful and delectable but also crafted to be healthy, low in calories, and free from preservatives and additives. At Cô Chung, we are committed to delivering genuine Vietnamese flavors, preserving family recipes that have been handed down through generations.

Our patrons are invited to immerse themselves in an experience that mirrors dining as a local in Vietnam, with an emphasis on traditional cooking methods and authentic ingredients. We eschew fusion trends, focusing instead on the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam.

Stepping into Cô Chung is akin to entering an art gallery that serves exquisite food. We meticulously curate artworks from various Vietnamese artists, adorning our interiors to create a vibrant and culturally rich atmosphere. These pieces are rotated periodically between outlets, ensuring that each visit offers a fresh visual experience.

Complementing the art, our in-house florist team designs and refreshes floral arrangements weekly, placing them thoughtfully in every corner of our restaurants. This dedication to aesthetic detail is our silent gesture of appreciation to our regular patrons, providing them with a renewed and invigorating environment upon each visit.

Among our locations, our 4 Lorong Telok is a heartfelt replication of the home where our family’s culinary journey began. We invite our cherished customers into this recreated living room setting, offering a space where they can momentarily escape to Vietnam during their lunch breaks or after demanding workdays. Our team is always present to extend a warm greeting, making every guest feel like part of our family.

introducing
our team of talents

Our journey is driven by a family of passionate home cooks dedicated to bringing the best of Vietnamese cuisine to the world
AUNTY CHUNG/CÔ CHUNG
The Heart and Soul Behind Every Dish…see more
PHẠM KHÁNH LY
Founder & Managing Director of Cô Chung Restaurants & CCSV Pte Ltd…see more
ĐINH THỊ PHƯƠNG HIỀN
The Bridge Between Vietnamese Culture with Global Excellence…see more
ĐINH ĐỨC THIỆP
The Quiet Force Behind the Flavor…see more
co chung team and
message to the customers

At Cochung, everything begins with people.
Behind every dish are hands that care, stories that inspire, and hearts that believe in the beauty of Vietnamese food.
Our team cooks with passion and precision — balancing authentic flavours with a healthier approach, keeping calories lower while preserving the soul of each dish. We follow high standards of food hygiene and quality, ensuring every plate is safe, fresh, and full of care. Moreover, we bring the soul of Vietnam to your table — honest, heartfelt, and full of life.

Every Vietnamese family has its own way of cooking — a touch of salt, a hint of herbs, a rhythm passed down through generations.
At Cochung, we celebrate that diversity with recipes crafted from tradition yet shaped by creativity.
Each dish tells the story of home — balanced, soulful, and made from ingredients chosen with care.
Our kitchen is where family memories meet culinary artistry, creating flavours that feel both nostalgic and new.

Our mission is to share Vietnam through every bite — not just its flavours, but its culture, stories, and spirit.
Each dish at Cochung carries a piece of Vietnam’s heritage: the patience of preparation, the poetry of balance, and the joy of discovery.
Behind every roll, every bowl, every herb is a journey of craft and care.
We invite you to taste, explore, and feel Vietnam — in its the most perfect, beautiful form.

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AUNTY CHUNG

The Heart and Soul Behind Every Dish

At the heart of Cô Chung is Auntie Chung, the woman whose warmth, wisdom, and culinary mastery form the foundation of everything we do. A former Head of the Nursing Department at the Public General Hospital of Đắk Lắk Province, Auntie Chung spent nearly 40 years in the medical field, bringing not only compassion and discipline but also a deep understanding of nutrition and food hygiene to her kitchen.

Her culinary journey began at home, inspired by her own mother — an incredible woman who raised her children alone after her husband’s early passing. A self-taught home cook and vegetable grower, Auntie Chung’s mother filled their home with flavors, love, and resilience, instilling in her daughter the invaluable lessons of resourcefulness, tradition, and heartwarming food. These treasured recipes and values have been passed down through generations and now form the soul of every dish served at Cô Chung.

Born in Hòa Bình Province in Northern Vietnam and later growing up in Đắk Lắk Province in the Central Highlands, Auntie Chung carries with her the culinary influences of multiple Vietnamese regions. This rich blend of flavors and cultural depth reflects not only in her cooking but also in our identity as a family and a brand.

Our small family is beautifully diverse, with each of us coming from and growing up in different parts of Vietnam. This diversity brings unique perspectives and flavors to our kitchen, making Cô Chung not just a restaurant, but a living celebration of Vietnam’s regional richness and unity.

What began as heartwarming meals for her own children has now extended to the entire Cô Chung family — our team, our community, and every beloved customer we serve. Auntie Chung’s dishes are more than food; they are love on a plate, tradition in a bowl, and a legacy that connects generations through authentic, soulful Vietnamese home cooking.

ĐINH ĐỨC THIỆP

The Quiet Force Behind the Flavor

Behind every strong woman is often a steadfast partner, and for Auntie Chung, that partner is her husband, Đinh Đức Thiệp — a pillar of wisdom, humility, and quiet strength in the Cô Chung story. A lifelong advocate for health and nutrition, Thiệp has been instrumental in guiding the development of Co Chung’s nutritional philosophy, ensuring that every product not only tastes good but also supports the body’s well-being. 

Thiệp’s journey in the medical field spans over half a century. A former military doctor from 1970 to 1983 during the Vietnam War, Thiệp’s commitment to serving others began early in his career. Afterward, he devoted his life to practicing as a general doctor in a small village from 1983 to 2022, where he understood the unique medical needs of poor families and worked tirelessly to provide care at minimal cost. His clinic became a vital lifeline for everyone from newborns to the elderly, and he truly sacrificed his personal life, living 40 km away from his own family during the week to serve the village, only visiting his loved ones on weekends. 

Having spent 52 years in medical field, Thiệp’s deep knowledge of medicine and its side effects has greatly influenced Cô Chung’s approach to nutrition. He has an acute understanding of how daily Vietnamese foods, rich in herbs and special cooking techniques, can serve as natural remedies for common health issues such as colds, coughs, and digestive discomforts. Thiệp is our nutrition consultant, advising on how to balance flavor with health benefits, ensuring that every dish is nutritious, low-calorie (below 300 calories per meal), and retains its authentic taste. 

Before any menu item is sent for laboratory tests, Thiệp’s expert guidance ensures that the nutritional content and healing properties of the dish are optimized, offering long-term health benefits while staying true to the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. 

Thiệp’s unwavering dedication to both medicine and food exemplifies the values we hold dear at Cô Chung — a commitment to quality, authenticity, and well-being, ensuring that every meal we serve nourishes not only the body but also the soul.

PHẠM KHÁNH LY

Founder & Managing Director of
Cô Chung Restaurants & CCSV Pte Ltd

A bold and visionary entrepreneur, Phạm Khánh Ly is redefining the global perception of Vietnamese cuisine through her leadership at Cô Chung Restaurants and CCSV Pte Ltd. With a dynamic background in F&B operations, business strategy, and financial control, Ly has built a thriving Vietnamese food empire in Singapore—celebrated not only for its authentic flavors but also for its integration of art, culture, and uncompromising food standards.

Having spent over a decade studying and working in the U.S., Ly brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to the table, positioning herself as a bridge between Vietnamese culture and global audiences. Her international experience fuels her mission to make Vietnamese cuisine globally appreciated, understood, and respected far beyond the familiar pho and bánh mì.

With a strong foundation in business risk and compliance honed during her tenure at Citibank, Ly brings strategic precision and operational excellence to every venture. She also holds Singapore-certified qualifications in food hygiene and food auditing, enabling her to deeply understand and implement best-in-class food safety practices. Under her leadership, Cô Chung became the first Vietnamese restaurant in Singapore to obtain ISO 22000 certification, a testament to the brand’s commitment to world-class food safety and quality management.

Through CCSV, Ly is pushing boundaries in food manufacturing, pioneering innovative packaging and processing technologies to deliver nutritious, preservative-free Vietnamese meals with long shelf life—ready to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Her ultimate goal: to make Singapore the global hub for premium Vietnamese food exports, bridging culinary heritage with international markets and creating meaningful employment along the way.

Passionate about legacy-building, Ly envisions Cô Chung as the first family-owned Vietnamese brand to achieve Michelin recognition, while proving that Vietnamese cuisine is not only vibrant and soulful—but also highly refined, safe, and world-class.

ĐINH THỊ PHƯƠNG HIỀN

The Bridge Between Vietnamese Culture
with Global Excellence

Đinh Thị Phương Hiền is the powerhouse driving the seamless fusion of authentic Vietnamese culture and world-class dining experiences at Cô Chung. Born and raised in the heart of Vietnam’s Central Highlands in Đắk Lắk Province, Hiền’s journey took her to Sài Gòn (Ho Chi Minh City), where she excelled academically, earning a fully sponsored scholarship to graduate from Banking University of HCMC. However, her true passion lay in the hospitality industry, where she would go on to build a remarkable career.

With over 20 years of experience in Vietnam’s top-tier hospitality sector, Hiền mastered every aspect of the business, starting in entry-level roles and rapidly rising through the ranks. By 2015, she was appointed Director of Sales at one of the largest companies in Vietnam, leading high-performance teams and delivering unparalleled results. Yet, in 2021, driven by a deep commitment to her family’s legacy, Hiền made the bold decision to leave the corporate world behind and join the Cô Chung family business.

Now, as a leader in operations and strategy, Hiền ensures that every dish served at Cô Chung is a masterpiece—flawlessly executed, yet brimming with the essence of Vietnamese culture. She has redefined dining by blending authenticity, excellence, and innovation, creating a dynamic experience that resonates with local and international guests alike. Hiền’s leadership ensures that each customer not only enjoys exceptional food but also immerses themselves in the rich traditions and vibrant flavors of Vietnam.

Her powerful vision and unparalleled expertise continue to shape Cô Chung’s success, setting the standard for culinary excellence, cultural representation, and extraordinary customer experiences. With Hiền at the helm, the future of Cô Chung is brighter than ever, as she propels the brand towards global recognition while staying rooted in the heart of Vietnamese heritage.