Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant

About the Business

Specialties

Cindi's New York Deli and Bakery, now with five locations, is rapidly becoming one of the favorite stopping places in Dallas. The menu is extensive, offering everything from pancakes, pigs in a blanket, potato pancakes, and waffles, to omelets, delicious sandwiches including patty melts, pastrami, corned beef, hearty soups, stews, hamburger steaks, spaghetti, fish platters and more. Plus fresh baked bagels, bread, pastries, and delectable custom cakes. - Cindi's is cozy and comfortable; it's got the relaxed feel of both a southern diner and a New York deli... with a cheerful touch of color from the beautiful murals painted by well-known Vietnamese artist Tri Minh Nguyen.

History

Established in 1989.

So how did a shy, dainty Vietnamese woman end up owning a New York Deli, Restaurant & Bakery? Anh Vo, owner of Cindi's, is asked that question all the time. Her answer is simply, "Only in America!" Fleeing Vietnam in the seventies, Anh and her husband Hong, along with a 19-day-old baby, endured a frightening journey to the States in a small boat. When they arrived, they were virtually penniless and at a huge disadvantage, not being able to speak the English language or blend into the American culture. They were heart-broken to start off with, having left behind their beloved family and friends, risking not seeing them ever again. After struggling with numerous jobs, they ended up buying a small restaurant. As Anh had never really learned to cook in Vietnam, her first lessons in the kitchen came from the cook who worked for her. Chicken-fried steak and other Southern cooked specialties were the beginnings of her culinary career.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Anh V.

Business Owner

In the 1970's, Anh Vo and her husband Hong, along with their 19-day-old baby, fled Vietnam on a small boat in pursuit of a better life in America.When they arrived, they were virtually penniless and at a huge disadvantage, not being able to speak the English language or blend into the American culture. They were heart-broken to start off with, having left behind their beloved family and friends, risking not seeing them ever again. After struggling with numerous jobs, they ended up buying a small restaurant. Anh's first lessons in the kitchen came from the cook who worked for her.After a number of years of learning the restaurant business, Anh heard that the very popular and successful New York style deli, "Cindy's" on Central Expressway, had closed down. She leased the space, changed the spelling of the name to Cindi's, added several items to the menu and found herself totally accepted by her clientele. Five locations later, Cindi's NY Deli is still growing and thriving in DFW.