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Their parents would turn back and chastise them, "Don't be so om-sòm."Years later, Kim and Vanessa would go on to launch their dream business, Omsom – named after the Vietnamese word that embodies the loud and proud energy that they want to represent."Asian Americans have this model minority stereotype of being quiet and submissive," Kim told Business Insider. We want to make you a little uncomfortable."That's why Omsom's direct-to-consumer and chef-designed starter kits for Asian meals come in bright, expressive packaging. Vogue contributor Julie Tong tried the kit and wrote that Omsom "completely transformed my home cooking."Kim and Vanessa always dreamed of starting a business together. At the same time, they're working with three new chefs to launch Japanese, Korean, and Szechuan starter kits this fall.The Phams said that Omsom's ultimate goal is to be a household name in Asian cuisine.
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