Australian House & Garden

Small WON DER

Chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur Nahji Chu is a pint-sized powerhouse who has led a big, extraordinary life. Born in Laos, Nahji and her family were forced to flee their homeland in 1975, when Nahji was just five. The family arrived in Australia in 1978, among the first refugees from South-East Asia to settle on our shores.

Nahji’s culture and family history helped shape her business ventures, which began with MissChu in 2007. Established as a catering firm specialising

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