It was an absolute pleasure to be able to share our story with everyone, I cannot thank you guys enough for reaching out and documenting this (and using my music as well)!! I'll see you guys around, music or food related!!! 😉 Ashley
Thank you so much Goldthread for giving us the opportunity to tell our story. We hope this can inspire people that through hard work and supporting each other in hard times, many things can be achieved. We can't wait to see you when you visit Mother Chu's in Sydney Chinatown! ☺️ Alan & Ashley Chu
Your dad would be so proud of both of you and your mum too. You should be too! Thank you for sharing your story with us. I wish you all the best that life has to offer. 😊
When i went in 2018 to Sydney I had the pleasure of going to your store to have breakfast. Definitely a taste of home so far away. Thank you guys for keeping Taiwanese food traditions alive
I went to school with Alan, he’s a great guy who used to always give me discounts and free food just because of old times. I’ve been going to his family’s restaurant since I was a child and it’s also helped provide breakfast for me during my all nighters at university. The food throughout the years has always been great. Highly recommend checking this place out if you want to try Chinese breakfast in Sydney.
I dont know abt yall, but their family story of loss and perseverance made me ball. Defo on my list to check out if I visit Sydney. Keep going, Chu Family. Rooting for you from California.
My dad grew up on the tiny Taiwanese island of Penghu. My grandparents had a little shop where all they sold was youtiao and soybean milk. I remember being 4 years old and watching my grandpa roll the youtiao and my grandma frying them in a big wok with long chopsticks, just like in this video. They had a man come by every morning on a bicycle with a basket. They would give him a bunch wrapped in calendar pages and he would ride around the village ringing the bell on his bike and people would come out and buy the youtiao from him. In later years the man replaced the bike with a motor scooter. My grandparents are long gone but supposedly my dad and all his siblings know how to make youtiao.
This is inspiring. A family who really care for eachother deeply without resentment or drama is a blessing. Continue to thrive. Your dad would be proud that he’s left a legacy for his sons. God bless you. 🙏
to the Chu family: I am certain your father is looking down and is very proud that you have taken care of your family, the families of his workers and the community. Each of you made personal sacrifices that will be families stories past down to the generations....
Wow this was truly a Amazing story!! Family is so important to everyone I think and once you lose a parent or a family member you can feel a bit lost in the world sometimes!! Luckily these 2 sons were able to keep the family business alive and going!! I do wish them much happiness and success!!💜💜💜💜
This place is our mandatory breakfast place if we stay over night in the city. Food is super amazing at an extremely affordable price point. What is even more amazing is their custom service and attention to detail. Keep up the great work!
Your shop is the beacon of light in Sydney’s rundown ( Sussex street end) Chinatown. The home style cooking and the authenticity you present on the plate brings so many people joy! Keep up the good work because we will keep coming back! Thanks for this mini doco ❤
What a heartfelt family story. That's what family is all about, going through the thick and thin of life together. Thanks for sharing their story. Very inspiring!
Love the food there! Always get the 粢飯 (sticky rice rolls) during lunch breaks if I am in a rush, and have no time to eat. The contrast between the chewy rice and crunchy fried dough is interesting. Chinese breakfast foods are humble, but could be labor intensive and time consuming. Really appreciate Alan's passion in keeping the business operating despite family hardships and the pandamic lock downs. 大家加油！👍
Was on exchange in europe for a few months, and was so home sick and missing local food alot! This shop must have been a gem for people who miss their hometown. Kudos to them for keeping on their parents’ legacy!
So glad your restaurant survived covid. My dad ate there during his work breaks when he was a chef in Chinatown. When I eat there I think of him having sat somewhere in the same restaurant eating the same dishes. I hope your restaurant continues to prosper for generations to come.
These dishes are time consuming, a grind to get things started at early dawn, day in day out. Hats off to the brothers to continue dad’s business from such young age.
The humble youtiao is given many creative permutations in Taiwanese cuisine. But, in the Cantonese tradition, I ate youtiaos with congee ("jook"). That was the most common way. Occasionally, a dim sum restaurant would serve a segment of youtiao wrapped in a rice crepe. That would be different and a nice change of pace from the beef-filled rice crepes that I usually would get. At home, as I do now, I'll get youtiaos in a packet from the Asian grocery store and I'll warm them up in the toaster oven. They are hot and fluffy in under five minutes...and are great with a little bit of honey.
Eat youtiao with chicken broth congee is also common in Indonesia probably borrowed by Cantonese Chinese immigrant. I am Chinese Indonesian who paternal grandfather, and maternal grandparent come from Fujian (my paternal grandmother is Peranakan Baba-Nyonya) but my maternal aunt (elder sister of my mother, I call her 四姨 since my mom is 5th daughter) married Chinese Indonesian from Cantonese background. We call youtiao as cakwe in Indonesia, I think it's youtiao's nickname in Cantonese or probably Hokkien.
@@faustinuskaryadi6610 Cakwe (actually the full name is yu ca kwe) is from Hokkien 油炸粿. In Konghu/Kongfu (what we call Cantonese in Indonesia) it's a bit similar, yau ca kwai (Guangzhou dialect) or yu ca kei (Taishan dialect). I'm also Indonesian of Konghu background. You can find Konghu opening congee stall/restaurant in Indonesia, like Bubur Kwangtung and Restoran Kamseng in Jakarta.
I once had dinner at Zhu Mama when i visited Sydney back in 1996. Decided to try the restaurant out because it was very crowded. Till now I still remember how yummy the food were. Cant believe this place is still in operation after all these years. Will def go and eat there when i visited Sydney again!
Wish we had this all in one shop here in Malaysia. It looks so good 😋 We only have stalls selling fried dough sticks. Very few are good and there;s one that sells a longer version with various stuff on top which is good. The other types of food we have are sold by separate stalls all over though. Fried dough sticks with black coffee goes very well together and with porridge is the best combination for me 🤗😋
Youtiao here in Toronto is made popular at King's Noodles starting in the 80s, with their stacks forming towers lining next to the window sills. Cooks would be hidden away from sight in their open kitchen. No kidding, in its heyday, it would be sold out in 20 mins. when they stop making them on occasion.
Youtiao originally called "You Zha Kuai" or "Yu Char Kway" in Cantonese which means "deep-fried Qin Kuai" Qin Kuai (1090 -1155 AD) a Chinese politician of the Song dyansty , and Chinese people hate him so much cause he was one of the biggest traitors in chinese history how ironic here if you know what I mean
It makes perfect business to continue a family business if it is profitable. It takes time to build a businese especially F&B. To be able to do traditional food will be appealing to migrant especially the first few generations of migrants. Best of luck to the brothers.
What’s the one food that reminds you of home🏡?
Maggi noodles
My maternal grandmother’s Chinese sausage sticky rice!
Indomie
Soymilk and bean curd
Tacos. lol, I’m not Asian but I love Asian food which brought me
To this channel . Sichuan and Japanese are my two favorite cuisines
It was an absolute pleasure to be able to share our story with everyone, I cannot thank you guys enough for reaching out and documenting this (and using my music as well)!!
I'll see you guys around, music or food related!!! 😉
Ashley
Thank you so much Goldthread for giving us the opportunity to tell our story.
We hope this can inspire people that through hard work and supporting each other in hard times, many things can be achieved.
We can't wait to see you when you visit Mother Chu's in Sydney Chinatown! ☺️
Alan & Ashley Chu
We're going to Sydney for a holiday this month and we'll definitely pay your restaurant a visit or more!
Your dad would be so proud of both of you and your mum too. You should be too! Thank you for sharing your story with us. I wish you all the best that life has to offer. 😊
I am flying to sydney this weekend! Definitely going to stop for a visit! I miss Taiwanese food... especially breakfast! yum!
As a Taiwanese who lives in Perth, I cried when I was watching this clip ! 加油
When i went in 2018 to Sydney I had the pleasure of going to your store to have breakfast. Definitely a taste of home so far away. Thank you guys for keeping Taiwanese food traditions alive
Nice to see these 2 brothers stay strong
Alan’s the MVP.
The fact that he spoke his native language for this interview shows his deep respect for his heritage.
I went to school with Alan, he’s a great guy who used to always give me discounts and free food just because of old times. I’ve been going to his family’s restaurant since I was a child and it’s also helped provide breakfast for me during my all nighters at university. The food throughout the years has always been great.
Highly recommend checking this place out if you want to try Chinese breakfast in Sydney.
I love these brothers. One is so strong, the other so vulnerable.
I dont know abt yall, but their family story of loss and perseverance made me ball. Defo on my list to check out if I visit Sydney. Keep going, Chu Family. Rooting for you from California.
My dad grew up on the tiny Taiwanese island of Penghu. My grandparents had a little shop where all they sold was youtiao and soybean milk. I remember being 4 years old and watching my grandpa roll the youtiao and my grandma frying them in a big wok with long chopsticks, just like in this video. They had a man come by every morning on a bicycle with a basket. They would give him a bunch wrapped in calendar pages and he would ride around the village ringing the bell on his bike and people would come out and buy the youtiao from him. In later years the man replaced the bike with a motor scooter. My grandparents are long gone but supposedly my dad and all his siblings know how to make youtiao.
You should ask them to show you!
This is inspiring. A family who really care for eachother deeply without resentment or drama is a blessing. Continue to thrive. Your dad would be proud that he’s left a legacy for his sons. God bless you. 🙏
I came here for food and I got tears in the end.
Sometimes it's the simplest of food that brings back all the happy memories of days gone by...
I'm in tears thank you for this story. 😭 Would definitely visit if I ever go to Sydney.
Thank you for an amazing story. Wish this family the best!
So inspiring. Alan is definitely hubby material.
Oh! I miss this place so much. When ever I fly to Sydney I always make sure to go. Alan is such a gem.
看哭了 哥哥alan超级有担待 有哥哥自己的使命感和责任感在 加油！
to the Chu family: I am certain your father is looking down and is very proud that you have taken care of your family, the families of his workers and the community. Each of you made personal sacrifices that will be families stories past down to the generations....
Wow this was truly a Amazing story!! Family is so important to everyone I think and once you lose a parent or a family member you can feel a bit lost in the world sometimes!! Luckily these 2 sons were able to keep the family business alive and going!! I do wish them much happiness and success!!💜💜💜💜
This place is our mandatory breakfast place if we stay over night in the city. Food is super amazing at an extremely affordable price point. What is even more amazing is their custom service and attention to detail. Keep up the great work!
Where? Address 🙏 pls
Your shop is the beacon of light in Sydney’s rundown ( Sussex street end) Chinatown. The home style cooking and the authenticity you present on the plate brings so many people joy! Keep up the good work because we will keep coming back! Thanks for this mini doco ❤
I 1000% recommend coming here whenever you're in Chinatown. Delicious and homey and very reasonably priced.
Beautiful story and great on the son to continue the father path. Father should be proud.
Amazing story! Added to my list of places to try around the world. Sending love from Canada!
What a heartfelt family story. That's what family is all about, going through the thick and thin of life together. Thanks for sharing their story. Very inspiring!
What a moving story! I'm going to Sydney later this month and will definitely take the family to Mama Chu's for breakfast!
High five to this young entrepreneur to keep tradition alive & memory of his beloved Dad ❤
This was so touching to watch. I wish them all the luck and happiness in their future ❤️
Wow, that hit me right in the feels. What a great story!
I am so touched. Keep it up guys!
This is such an inspiring report - The sincerity and hard work of the siblings will ensure the business is a success - Wishing them success !
When I saw this video my tears dropped, such great story 🙏🙏🙏
All the best to you and your family, Alan. I would love to try your restaurant when I visit Australia, hopefully, in the near future.
Ur dad will see you both every day and wish U all the best. Add oil!
Love the food there! Always get the 粢飯 (sticky rice rolls) during lunch breaks if I am in a rush, and have no time to eat. The contrast between the chewy rice and crunchy fried dough is interesting. Chinese breakfast foods are humble, but could be labor intensive and time consuming. Really appreciate Alan's passion in keeping the business operating despite family hardships and the pandamic lock downs. 大家加油！👍
Was on exchange in europe for a few months, and was so home sick and missing local food alot! This shop must have been a gem for people who miss their hometown. Kudos to them for keeping on their parents’ legacy!
respect.. elder brother took the wheel
What an amazing story and young working man. Wish he had a store here in Los Angeles.
Thank you guys as always for capturing and preserving these stories
Love this good job
So glad your restaurant survived covid. My dad ate there during his work breaks when he was a chef in Chinatown. When I eat there I think of him having sat somewhere in the same restaurant eating the same dishes. I hope your restaurant continues to prosper for generations to come.
👍 Good young man. Good son. Keep it up.
These dishes are time consuming, a grind to get things started at early dawn, day in day out. Hats off to the brothers to continue dad’s business from such young age.
I miss uncle Paul as well & how he would come over with Oyster pancake. So proud of you guys.
Very touching story ❤️
Great brother, good son too !
Youtiao (Taiwan), Indonesia (cakue or cakwe). Same style, we put cakue in chicken poridge
thank you for the touching story. I have fond memories of shaobing youtiao before moving to the US.
The humble youtiao is given many creative permutations in Taiwanese cuisine. But, in the Cantonese tradition, I ate youtiaos with congee ("jook"). That was the most common way. Occasionally, a dim sum restaurant would serve a segment of youtiao wrapped in a rice crepe. That would be different and a nice change of pace from the beef-filled rice crepes that I usually would get. At home, as I do now, I'll get youtiaos in a packet from the Asian grocery store and I'll warm them up in the toaster oven. They are hot and fluffy in under five minutes...and are great with a little bit of honey.
Eat youtiao with chicken broth congee is also common in Indonesia probably borrowed by Cantonese Chinese immigrant. I am Chinese Indonesian who paternal grandfather, and maternal grandparent come from Fujian (my paternal grandmother is Peranakan Baba-Nyonya) but my maternal aunt (elder sister of my mother, I call her 四姨 since my mom is 5th daughter) married Chinese Indonesian from Cantonese background. We call youtiao as cakwe in Indonesia, I think it's youtiao's nickname in Cantonese or probably Hokkien.
@@faustinuskaryadi6610 Cakwe (actually the full name is yu ca kwe) is from Hokkien 油炸粿. In Konghu/Kongfu (what we call Cantonese in Indonesia) it's a bit similar, yau ca kwai (Guangzhou dialect) or yu ca kei (Taishan dialect). I'm also Indonesian of Konghu background. You can find Konghu opening congee stall/restaurant in Indonesia, like Bubur Kwangtung and Restoran Kamseng in Jakarta.
Wow amazing story! I def wanna try your food when I'm in Australia!
You sir are a truely strong support the business. I take my hat off for you,
It's funyn how the caption just add "secret" to the "family recipe" term when the owner said it
I once had dinner at Zhu Mama when i visited Sydney back in 1996. Decided to try the restaurant out because it was very crowded. Till now I still remember how yummy the food were. Cant believe this place is still in operation after all these years. Will def go and eat there when i visited Sydney again!
The amazing things that an older bro/ sis can do for their siblings, to sacrifice 😭
Wish we had this all in one shop here in Malaysia. It looks so good 😋 We only have stalls selling fried dough sticks. Very few are good and there;s one that sells a longer version with various stuff on top which is good. The other types of food we have are sold by separate stalls all over though. Fried dough sticks with black coffee goes very well together and with porridge is the best combination for me 🤗😋
Youtiao here in Toronto is made popular at King's Noodles starting in the 80s, with their stacks forming towers lining next to the window sills. Cooks would be hidden away from sight in their open kitchen. No kidding, in its heyday, it would be sold out in 20 mins. when they stop making them on occasion.
厲害，海外長大的小孩還能做這麼勞力密集的工作，不容易
Suddenly wants to eat 豆浆油条 at 10pm 😅😁
Hell yeah!
I love youtiao with soft boiled eggs.
Taiwan Represent, even in Australia.
6:30 Seems like this would be quite adaptable to takeout service though.
加油
Waoow..I like it
Youtiao
originally called "You Zha Kuai" or "Yu Char Kway" in Cantonese which means "deep-fried Qin Kuai"
Qin Kuai (1090 -1155 AD) a Chinese politician of the Song dyansty , and Chinese people hate him so much cause he was one of the biggest traitors in chinese history
how ironic here if you know what I mean
I never thought it takes a lot of work to produce it
Same here. I now have so much more appreciation & respect for these food masters.
En mi personal opinion son muy parecidos a los Churros de Mexico.
this is such a sad episode
Who's cutting onions!!!????? 😭
It makes perfect business to continue a family business if it is profitable. It takes time to build a businese especially F&B. To be able to do traditional food will be appealing to migrant especially the first few generations of migrants. Best of luck to the brothers.
What's the difference between a taiwanese youtiao and a normal youtiao?
None
None. they’re both youtiao in the end.
Looks like our traditional Indian roti wrapped around some meat, big whoop
3:01 please do not store the cutting board or things that you are using for food prep on the floor.
Isn't youtiao with soy milk a Jiangnan style of breakfast?
Correct. Most Taiwanese food came from China because Taiwanese descended from China.
goated
HELLO IT REMINDS MY TO MY MOM OLSO TO MABEL YOU FROM HONG KONG SHE HAVE A LITTEL GIRL NOWE 22 YEARS OLD NAME JADE
Kaya cakwe dah...
ini mah cakwe
This was the most difficult food for me in China. Waking up in the morning and trying to eat fried dough with soy milk was the hardest to keep down
Lol it's all good. Just like having chippies
living in Shanghai from 1997-2020, these are one of the more desperate occupations.
China's leaders blessing its country and the world!
that's Chinese not Taiwanese lol it's like me bringing over steak and calling it Taiwanese steak lol
because they're Taiwanese not Chinese