Former Refugee Opens Lao Restaurant in Washington
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- By June Soh
From Italian to Chinese and Afghan to Ethiopian, there are many diverse ethnic restaurants in Washington. Yet, opening a new one with an unfamiliar cuisine can be risky. Seng Luangrath, a former refugee with a passion for cooking, dared to open the first Lao restaurant in the U.S. capital. As VOA's June Soh reports, Thip Khao is thriving. Carol Pearson narrates her report.