Teng, and his food truck Nam Pa, have been at Piknik Park since May of 2019. After receiving his Culinary Arts Certification in Minnesota, where he grew up, Teng moved to Beaverton and began working in the restaurant industry. He eventually burnt out working in management, and even went back to school for an Associate of Science degree, but ultimately jumped on an opportunity to own and run his own food cart! With all his family back in Minnesota, where they are part of one of the largest Hmong populations in the country, Teng often feels homesick but loves being able to bring a little bit of home to Portland through his food! Being his own boss, working long but fulfilling hours, establishing relationships with his customers and feeling a part of the community in Sellwood all means the world to him!