Media
Tammy Pham and Sam Chung are proud to present their latest culinary endeavor, ASPARAGUS, a unique restaurant and lounge; a masterpiece rooted by the authenticity and business experience of this well-established and highly respected restaurant family from Vietnam. The success of this spectacular new dining establishment is borne out by the fact that ASPARAGUS was declared by the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority as the 2008 Restaurant of the Year just 14 months after it opened its doors!!!
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Since opening, the restaurant has already received a great deal of attention in the media. READ ON FOR EXCERPTS AND REPRINTS.
LAKESHORE PUBLIC TELEVISION Video Spots
Pineapple Curry Shrimp Recipe
Summer Roll Recipe
Coconut Soup Recipe
Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly - Winter 2008
“Never having tried Thai cuisine, I was hesitant about venturing out to Asparagus restaurant in Merrillville. But one dinner taught me food from this region does not have to set your mouth afire (although it can, if you’d like)…..(more – click to see PDF)







