It's a family thing
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Tragic Loss
After our father and our mom’s husband, Rabbi—passed away from cancer, we found ourselves feeling lost.
We Travelled to Heal
"A ship in a harbor is safe but that is not what ships are built for" John A. Shed
syed, auntie rana, amer
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"The Trio"
california
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Auntie Rana moved from Bangladesh to California in the 1980's. Syed and Amer were born in California, and raised across California, Canada, and Southeast Asia
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Mother, Wife, Sister, Lover of Food, Microbiologist
type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease
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Determined to Thrive:
Suddenly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she took charge of her health through fitness, mindful eating, and diligent insulin management—all while cultivating her passion for bold and nourishing foods.
gardening to heal
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Tending her plants again brought comfort and purpose
Chilis, Fruits, and spices
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She rediscovered her passion for life—finding joy, purpose, and a renewed connection to her past.
the brothers built a boat
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Amer and Syed: Shared a lifelong passion for catch-and-release bass fishing.
Boat Building: Worked together to build a boat, deepening their connection through craftsmanship.
Remembering Their Father: Their love for bass fishing serves as a tribute to their father’s passion for the sport.
The Dangler
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We built a boat!
let the go, let them grow
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We are passionate about releasing the fish
our cats
Elsa & Truffles
Elsa
Truffles
Southeast Asia
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Our Inspiration: Growing up in Southeast Asia, we've been endlessly captivated by its food, people, culture, and wildlife
Singapore – A melting pot of Chinese, Malay, and Indian flavors, famous for hawker food like Hainanese chicken rice and chili crab.
Malaysia – Rich, bold, and diverse, with iconic dishes like nasi lemak, laksa, and beef rendang.
Indonesia – A spice-laden cuisine featuring satay, nasi goreng, and sambal-heavy dishes.
Thailand – A perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, with staples like pad Thai and green curry.
Vietnam – Fresh, aromatic, and light, known for pho, banh mi, and vibrant herbs.
Myanmar (Burma) – Hearty and tangy, with dishes like mohinga (fish noodle soup) and tea leaf salad.
Bangladesh – Fiery and aromatic, with mustard oil-infused curries, hilsa fish, and biryani
5% for animals
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Why? Auntie Rana’s Childhood: We donate 5% of all sales to animals because it’s deeply personal to us—born from Auntie Rana’s profound sadness after witnessing how unchecked development and population mismanagement devastated the wildlife she once knew in Bangladesh.
Protecting the Disappearing: From Asian elephants and macaque monkeys to Irrawaddy dolphins, the animals that once filled her childhood with wonder are now disappearing, driving her passion to protect them.
Thank You for Visiting Us!
Elevate Everything!: Auntie Rana’s started from our journey—a love for food, people, animals, and the incredible places that shaped who we are. Each experience brought new flavors, stories, and renewed excitement for life, inspiring us to create something special—an authentic taste of Southeast Asia to share here in North America.