David Tran

After arriving in the United States, one Vietnamese refugee went on to create one of the most beloved hot chili sauces, easily recognizable by the white rooster imprinted on today’s famous red and... Who is David Tran? David Tran, the founder of Huy Fong Foods, is a Vietnamese refugee who immigrated to the U.S. in 1979; he built a hot sauce empire inspired by his family's background in chili farming and his passion for spicy food. In December 1978, David Tran, then 33, left his home in Vietnam with 100 ounces of gold. Worth $20,000 at the time, or about $90,000 in today’s terms, the precious metal was stashed in cans of condensed milk to evade the attention of Vietnam’s Communist authorities.

In December 1978, David Tran, then 33, left his home in Vietnam with 100 ounces of gold. Worth $20,000 at the time, or about $90,000 in today’s terms, the precious metal was stashed in cans of condensed milk to evade the attention of Vietnam’s Communist authorities. David Tran, 77, founded Huy Fong Foods in southern California after fleeing Vietnam in 1978 with his wife and son, with his life savings of $20,000 worth of gold hidden in... I n December 1978, David Tran, then 33, left his home in Vietnam with 100 ounces of gold. Worth $20,000 at the time, or about $90,000 in today’s terms, the precious metal was stashed in... The man, the myth, the legend: David Tran. In 1975, Tran, who was born in Soc Trang, Vietnam, produced his flagship hot sauce, Pepper Sa-te. Four years later, Tran and 3,317 other refugees left Communist Vietnam to for the United States, on a freighter named Huey Fong. Rather, it is the delicious vision of a southern Vietnamese refugee named David Tran who introduced his culinary baby in the 1980s. The Los Angeles Times tells Tran’s story.

I n December 1978, David Tran, then 33, left his home in Vietnam with 100 ounces of gold. Worth $20,000 at the time, or about $90,000 in today’s terms, the precious metal was stashed in... The man, the myth, the legend: David Tran. In 1975, Tran, who was born in Soc Trang, Vietnam, produced his flagship hot sauce, Pepper Sa-te. Four years later, Tran and 3,317 other refugees left Communist Vietnam to for the United States, on a freighter named Huey Fong. Rather, it is the delicious vision of a southern Vietnamese refugee named David Tran who introduced his culinary baby in the 1980s. The Los Angeles Times tells Tran’s story. David Tran’s fervor for sharing the delectable essence of Vietnam with the world became the driving force behind his triumphant journey. Throughout his illustrious career, he achieved remarkable milestones, from establishing Huy Fong Foods to the resounding success of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce.