What to Get Your Vietnamese Dad this Father’s Day
Growing up, our dads were such an important part of our lives and culinary upbringing, and they continue to support us with our dreams at Madame Vo. With Father’s Day around the corner, our team has been brainstorming ideas of what to give each of our dads. We are so lucky to have awesome Vietnamese dads, so we dug a little deeper and got to thinking: what are some specific, great gifts to give Vietnamese dads this Father’s Day?
Madame Vo Merch
A natural first choice from us to our dads is Madame Vo merch! We’re so grateful our dads took an active and supportive approach in teaching us about Vietnamese culture and cuisine, and that they both continue to support our restaurant in the East Village. Madame Vo merch currently includes our New Era baseball cap, our signature “Anti-Noodle Noodle Club” tshirts, Madame Vo x Baggu tote, and more!
Martell Cordon Bleu
Vietnamese dads are often big cognac fans — a relic of French’s legacy in the former colonies. Reputed for its mellow and well-rounded taste, Martell Cordon Bleu is a great idea to give your Vietnamese dad this Father’s Day. Martell recommends serving this cognac neat or with a splash of water and reserving it for special occasions, and we think Father’s Day is as good a time as any to pour a dram. This cognac’s deep golden color and affinity to luxury make this spicy-yet-fruity spirit a thoughtful and delicious gift he’ll be sure to enjoy.
Case of Dau Xanh (Eagle Brand Medicated Oil)
This is a great Father’s Day gift that can bring your dad comfort and pain relief when he needs it most. Dau Xanh is a household name known for its therapeutic effects for aches and pains, including headaches. The green packaging and distinct smell — which includes menthol — will help make any achy day a little easier.
Karaoke Machine (with Vietnamese songs already loaded)
Who doesn’t love karaoke more than your Vietnamese dad? No one, probably. That’s why it’d be such a fun idea to get him a karaoke machine, pre-loaded with Vietnamese songs so he’s ready to belt out his favorites right out of the box. Admittedly this might take some planning on your end, but just imagine how stoked he’d be to unpack, plug in, and sing away this Father’s Day!
Paris by Night Blu-ray Set
If your dad is anything like ours, he’s probably spent hours in front of the tv watching Paris By Night. Known for its catchy pop music, melodramatic performances, and intricate set designs, Paris by Night has a huge following among Vietnamese people everywhere for good reason. Vietnamese immigrant Tô Văn Lai first thought of creating the show in Paris, 1983, and it quickly became a popular variety show that spoke to Vietnamese refugees around the world.
Poker Set
The Vietnamese love of gambling stretches back centuries and still persists today despite its ban in most of Vietnam. If you can manage to peel him away from Paris by Night there’s a good chance he’ll end up playfully gambling with family and friends. That said, a new poker set would be a great gift for your Vietnamese dad.