Ommi x Ve Lai: An Intro to Viet Lao Flavor
Join us for an intimate dinner celebrating the rich, homegrown flavors of Viet-Lao cuisine. Chef Alvis Huynh of Về Lại will bring his signature homestyle Lao cooking to the table, crafting nostalgic dishes that evoke the comfort of his mother’s cooking. Each plate is a love letter to tradition, blending memory and heritage to invite us to return to our roots through flavor.
More than just a meal, this evening will be a gathering of stories, flavors, and shared histories—a celebration of the timeless act of coming home.
***We want our pop-ups to be welcoming and accessible to all, if you would like a limited sliding scale discount please reach out to @velai.chi or @ommi.foods for a discount code.
What to Expect
Guests will enjoy a family-style feast featuring a homestyle Lao-focused menu created by Chef Alvis Huynh of Về Lại. Expect a bold, herbaceous mix of spicy, sour, and salty flavors woven together in a warm, communal dining experience. There will be one service and guest are expected to arrive promptly at 6pm to enjoy the communal meal.
**Please note: While we strive to create an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all, we are unable to accommodate specific dietary restrictions for this event. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing this unique experience with you!
About Ve Lai
Về Lại brings homestyle Vietnamese and Lao cooking to the greater Chicago area. Reminiscent of returning to your parents’ house, Về Lại serves food that captures the familiar flavors at Chef Alvis Huynh’s childhood dinner table, delivering nostalgic dishes that echo the comfort of home.
About Ommi
Arabic and Korean for “my mother” and Dutch, German and Hebrew for “grandmother,” OMMI is an intimate pop-up showcasing the diverse communities of Chicago, with menus and products inspired by the most authentic chefs we know: our mothers. We create experiences aimed at celebrating age-old culinary traditions that have been passed down through generations and shared by families around the globe.
