Starting her channel with simple home-cooked meals, she quickly gained attention for her easy-to-understand cooking methods, affordable ingredients, and nutritious dishes. Familiar dishes, associated with Vietnamese family meals, became more intimate and warmer than ever through her sharing. Besides sharing meals, she also inspires a simple yet happy life, where meals are not just about food but also about the bonds of love.
Especially, the meals cooked by Kim Tho always have affordable prices, ranging from VND 30,000 to VND 50,000. This is a number that many people can hardly imagine, especially in the current context of rising prices.
Loving cooking and creating her own culinary channel on TikTok
For Kim Tho, cooking for her family is not only a responsibility but also a daily joy. Indeed, every dish she cooks contains her love for her husband and children. That’s why when she cooks, she feels like she’s “pouring all her emotions into each dish.” Seeing her family gather around the table and enjoy these simple yet cozy meals brings her happiness.
To her, cooking is not just about kitchen work; it’s about keeping the family together. A plate of boiled vegetables, a bowl of sweet soup, or a dish of braised fish—all these simple dishes embody her care and affection. This is the spirit she wants to convey through her TikTok channel, where every meal symbolizes family unity and happiness.
The mother of three shared that she had thought about cooking these affordable meals and creating a TikTok channel. However, due to a lack of determination, her plan was delayed. Then, within just one day, she decided to take action and started filming the next day.
To make this happen, she filmed, edited, and uploaded the videos herself, while her husband supported her by helping with tasks like chopping vegetables, washing dishes, and arranging the kitchen to create clean and beautiful filming angles, ensuring the videos’ perfection.
Perhaps because the meals she shared were too simple and inexpensive, she received some negative comments from viewers. Some didn’t believe that a meal could cost so little, while others thought it lacked nutrition.
Initially, Kim Tho felt a bit sad and annoyed by these comments. However, as her channel gained nearly 40,000 followers and over 1 million likes, she felt delighted. “I’m energized by the positive response to my passion for creating these simple meal videos. I’ve lost count of how many videos I’ve made,” she said.
Following her videos, one can see that the ingredients she uses are fresh and affordable, bought from the local market. For example, in one video, she mentioned that she bought a bundle of water spinach for only VND 4,000, and on some days, she could get four bundles for just VND 10,000. The dishes she cooks are also uncomplicated, including dishes like bean sauce with tomatoes, fried eggs with meat, stir-fried shrimp, and fried goby fish…
“These affordable and simple meals are what I grew up with, so I continue to cook according to my preferences. I also don’t think my videos are very different from others. I’m not good at presenting or decorating the dishes like some people,” she said.
Initially, she planned to create these affordable meal videos for just one month. However, due to the positive response, she decided to continue this style of cooking indefinitely.
Watch the video of Kim Tho preparing a VND 52,000 meal.
Currently, Kim Tho works as a content creator and runs her own business. This allows her to manage her work and family time effectively. She shared that, even when cooking simple meals, she always strives for tidiness and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Meals priced between VND 30,000 and VND 50,000 can still be delicious and nutritious
For many people, a meal costing less than VND 100,000 is unimaginable, but Kim Tho has made it a reality. In fact, she sets a budget of VND 100,000 for an entire day’s worth of meals.
“The meals I cook usually cost from VND 30,000 and up. The price varies depending on the meal. Sometimes it can be VND 60,000, VND 70,000, or VND 80,000. There are also days when VND 30,000 to VND 40,000 is enough for a nutritious meal. Sometimes, a simple meal of boiled eggs and white beans is all I need to feel satisfied,” shared Kim Tho.
The dedicated mother explained that her children are not big eaters, so she doesn’t cook in large quantities to avoid waste. Instead, she cooks just enough for everyone. Therefore, the average cost of each meal is usually between VND 30,000 and VND 50,000.
To ensure that each meal stays within the budget, Kim Tho plans her meals in advance and then goes to the market. Since she cooks daily, she remembers the prices of various ingredients. So, she buys only what she needs for each dish.
“For example, if I plan to spend VND 20,000 on meat, I’ll ask the seller, ‘Can I buy VND 20,000 worth of meat?’ If they say yes, I’ll go ahead and buy it. Because we eat small portions, buying small quantities is enough, and since we live close to the market, we can buy ingredients daily,” she shared.
Her husband fully supports her affordable meal endeavor. He said, “A few tens of thousands of dong can still buy a delicious meal, and it’s enough without any waste. This way, we can have a variety of meals throughout the day instead of eating leftovers.”
For Kim Tho, family meals are very special and sacred. The moments when her family gathers, chats, and enjoys meals together bring her immense warmth and happiness. This is what motivates her to continue cooking and creating new dishes every day.
Watch the video of Kim Tho preparing a VND 48,000 meal.
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