Meet Jasmine Vuong | Socal Foodie & Content Creator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jasmine Vuong and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jasmine, what do you attribute your success to?
Authenticity is the key behind @foodwithjasmine. I started this account because of my love for food and photography. I wanted to showcase and share my food adventures from where I went and what I ate to what I created. But of course, throughout this journey, there were some ups and downs with what content I wanted to create and publish. I got caught up in the idea of wanting to be like other food creators and making content like them so I lost myself. This idea of conformity clouded my mind so I forgot about my individuality. I didn’t like the feeling of losing myself and the idea of “Why am I trying to be someone I’m not?”, so I made up my mind and changed for the better, for myself. With this new mindset, I was able to see my world differently and be myself. As time passed, I expressed myself through my works and my stories were told. At the end of the day, I embraced myself and my capabilities and I got to explore my own creative side through @foodwithjasmine. I was my own inspiration and always will be.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Being a huge foodie is a passion and hobby of mine, but it wasn’t easy to get to where I am today. Throughout these years of being on social media, I’ve stumbled across several obstacles internally and externally. However, that doesn’t mean that I gave up. I continued and persevered through those difficult times and learned a lot about myself and what I wanted to showcase on my IG: @foodwithjasmine. Social media will always be changing and new trends will always arise, but it is I, who can tell my own story through my works regardless of what is trending or not. Outside of being a foodie, blogger, content creator, designer, and photographer, I am a student who balances life between school and work. Currently, I am working towards my physical therapy degree while volunteering at several healthcare facilities. I love being in the healthcare industry because it is so rewarding. Helping others is what I live for! Also, it is just so amazing to see what impact I can make even if it’s big or little.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Orange County has so many cool and amazing spots! So when in OC, you have to at least hit these places:

Anaheim:
– Disneyland/California Adventure Park (a fun, adventurous day with family, friends, or date)
– Downtown Disney (shop/explore/eat! Don’t forget to stop by at Salt & Straw for ice cream to end the night)

Buena Park:
– The Source (explore cute K-pop stores and grab good Korean food)
– Porto’s Bakery & Cafe (stop by for some coffee, pastries, and cakes, but come early before the line!)

Costa Mesa:
– SOCO & The OC Mix (visit this outdoor mall to explore amazing interior designs & furniture)
– Sunright Tea Studio (grab boba and try their Crème Brulée series)
– South Coast Plaza (shop at designer spots)

Fountain Valley:
– The Vox Kitchen (amazing Asian/Peruvian fusion cuisine, must get their “Saltado” Shaken Fries)
– Nep Cafe (enjoy a modernized, Vietnamese take on brunch)
– Gem Dining (date night at the modernized, Michelin Star Southeast Asian cuisine)
– Craved Tea House (grab boba at my favorite local mom and pop shop)
– Mile Square Park (take a stroll in the park)

Garden Grove/Westminster:
– Koreatown (grub on Korean Food and KBBQ! Must try GRAMS BBQ)
– Garlic and Chives (date night at the Michelin Star Vietnamese cuisine, must try their Salmon Belly Spring Rolls!)

OC Beaches & PCH:
– Huntington Beach Pier (walk along the pier and watch the sunset)
– Huntington Dog Beach (walk your dog and let them play in the waves)
– Pacific City (shop/dine at the outdoor mall along the beach)
– Drive along PCH during golden hour
– Laguna Beach (visit 1000 Steps Beach)
– Dana Point (visit Doheny State Beach & surf/paddle board)

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I know hanging out with foodies like me could be quite a hassle sometimes because our friends, family, coworkers, etc. would always have to wait awhile before they can eat or drink anything! We have to get our content before any consumption because “Camera eats first” right? Usually their hot food or drinks would get cold and their cold, icy drinks would melt, so they could never get to “fully” enjoy their meal/drinks. So, to my family and friends, who were super patient with me and adhered to eating “cold” food while I made content, thank you! And to my hand models, thank you for giving me your time and patience to hold up the food/drinks while I direct your hand placement!

Website: https://linktr.ee/foodwithjasmine

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodwithjasmine

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/foodwithjasmine

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/user_details_reviews_self?userid=4Aj2U_Pp4-xYHo5F6PRhlg

Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefoodwithjasmine

Image Credits
All photos of Jasmine & her Food Creations: @foodwithjasmine