Newt

“Instead of relying on cup ramen to survive, take my hand,” writes 25 year-old TikTok phenom Newt Nguyen. Paging through, you get the sense that Nguyen believes in you–and believes it’ll absolutely be worth it to make any of his six fried chicken recipes. Alongside tacos, salmon crispy rice, and a Chicken Parm engineered for maximum cheesepull, Nguyen shares recipes for the Vietnamese food that soothes his homesickness, and a collection of quick noodle and stir-fry dishes that really won’t take much more time on a weeknight than that instant ramen would. - Epicurious

Newt Nguyen is a twenty-four-year-old content creator, born and raised in the Bay Area. He’s a self-taught chef who initially started learning by making meal prep for his sister, but eventually became an overnight sensation through his cooking videos. His approach to videos highlights both the highs and lows of what it’s like learning how to cook for the first time. Through his transparent videos, he’s gained over a combined 15 million followers across his social media platforms.