Mary Prum is your classic third culture kid - trying to fit in, whether it meant not feeling Cambodian enough because she didn't speak Khmer as well as her friends, or trying to assimilate into Canadian culture and forcing her mother to make Kraft Mac & Cheese every week.
Born to Khmer refugees in Vancouver, BC, she eventually set her roots in Hamilton, ON. She tried following the path that was expected of her, getting good grades, going to university and landing a high paying job but actually getting burnt out and feeling stuck landed her in South Korea teaching English.
Since she moved back in 2017, she realized there was always a calling and passion for food. An opportunity came where Mary couldn't ignore and thus came Pintoh and Eem Khao, two Thai restaurants that became a creative outlet.
While the road and journey feels like many lived lives (going back to college, working with kids with special needs and a stint in the ice cream business), she feels happy that she's exactly where she needs to be.
Connect with Mary:
Instagram @missprum
Email: msprum97@gmail.com
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