Nurhaliza Mohamath

Nurhaliza Mohamath is an American restauranteur and food writer, based in Seattle.

Early life and education Mohamath was born in Saigon, Vietnam to a Cham family, and immigrated to the US at age two. She was raised in the south end of Seattle, Washington.

Career In March 2022, Mohamath opened Salima Specialties, a Halal pan-Asian restaurant in Seattle serving Cham cuisine.

In 2026, Mohamath published My Cham Tongue, a cookbook focused on Cham cuisine. The book includes a history of the Cham ethnic group, and 10 recipes for Cham food. Recipes include Poo Kha Ra—spiced beef porridge, and Kureng Magik Kalu—black pepper stew.

Publications My Cham Tongue (2026)