About
Our founder
Channy Laux’s journey from Cambodia to an American dream.
Our chef and founder Channy Laux was born in Cambodia and came to the United States as a teenage refugee in 1979. Not knowing a word of English, she worked tirelessly to achieve her American dream.
After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics and computer science, Channy spent 30 years working as an engineer in the aerospace and biotech industries.
Longing to carry forward her mother’s legacy, Channy walked away from the security of the corporate world and dedicated herself to spreading love and sharing Cambodian food that brings joy to everyone involved.
From family legacy to Angkor Cambodian Food.
With this commitment, Chef Channy published her award-winning memoir, Short Hair Detention, and started Angkor Cambodian Food to provide quality Cambodian ingredients and culinary services in America.
All of our sauces and pastes are made in the USA using all-natural ingredients, with no artificial colors and no artificial preservatives.
On the company’s ten-year anniversary, Angkor Chef was created to share recipes Channy cooked with her mother, together with new and playful fusion dishes.
Cambodian food can be difficult to find in America, and our cuisine has so much to offer. From dried spices to fresh herbs and hot dishes, I am excited to introduce new flavors to American palates. Cooking for me is a labor of love.
Channy Chhi Laux, Founder
WBENC-Certified WBEWomen’s Business Enterprise
NMSDC-Certified MBEMinority Business Enterprise