HANOI
A TASTE OF MOC
CHAU
If you have ever visited Moc
Chau plateau (Son La) and been
mesmerized by its charming beauty,
you'll know that it's hard to forget
the unique flavors of the cuisine
here. Moc Chau Veal, one of these
specialties, is the inspiration of Wink
Restaurant. The secret that makes
the veal dishes here different from
others is the natural sweetness of the
Dutch veal blended with exotic local
spices and greens such as mac khen
extract oil, doi seeds, clausena indica,
honey grass, bo khai, and more.
More than 40 finely prepared dishes
will take you on a journey through
various culinary styles from Asian
- Western grilled veal, northwest
barbecue, and traditional barbecue,
to steamed veal, stews, semi-steamed
veal with lime, etc.
(WINK RESTAURANT - MOC
CHAU VEAL *40 Nguyen Sieu,
Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi *Tel: 04
3266 8610)
HCMC
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&RESTAURANTS
SI RESTAURANT AUTHENTIC AND
SCRUMPTIOUS
VIETNAMESE DISHES
HANOI
EXPLORE THE FRENCH
CULINARY ART
M
ichelin-star chef, Alain Dutournier, has chosen La Table du Chef to introduce his haute
cuisine for the first time outside of France. Together with the talented Vietnamese
resident chef, Nguyen Van Son, the duo represents highest standard of excellence in
French cuisine with a touch of Vietnamese flavor. Gastronomes will have a chance to discover
an exceptional menu selection with foie gras from Landes, truffles from Perigord, sea salt from
Guerande, duck from South Western France, langoustine from France, Sapa honey, and Phu Quoc
pepper... just to name a few. With a 70 seat capacity that can be arranged into 5 dining sections,
La Table du Chef offers a peaceful oasis in the heart of the bustling city of Hanoi where guests will
enjoy exquisite food carefully paired with the most refined selection of wines.
(LA TABLE DU CHEF *3rd floor, Press Club Building, 12 Ly Dao Thanh, Hanoi
*Hotline: 0904 067 686)
HCMC
BANH NAM
- MODERN
VIETNAMESE
BREAD
The restaurant is named
Banh Nam to honor the five
basic flavors in Vietnamese
culinary culture: sour, spicy,
bitter, salty, and sweet. Most
ingredients for the sandwiches
16
TRAVELLIVE
such as the pork bologna
and bacon are homemade.
Moreover, what makes Banh
Nam's patees special are the
traditional spices and herbs
no longer used in industrially
produced patees. Banh Nam's
restaurants are open 24
hours and offers 5 types of
Vietnamese sandwiches, 5
kinds of fast food, 5 desserts,
and an array of drinks. Diners
can enjoy their favorites at any
time. For pract ical purposes,
all restaurants are small takeaway ones.
(BANH NAM *151A Xo
Viet Nghe Tinh, Ward 17, Binh
Thanh Dist., HCMC *Website:
www.banhnam.vn)
Situated on a quiet road in the
bustling city center,
Si Restaurant attracts
diners with its
artistic atmosphere
full of pictures,
antiques, porcelains,
and ceramics. Each
item is a story
about a different
historical period
and culture. You can try items from
the restaurant's seasonal menu in
a stylish and compact interior that
will surprise you every time you
visit. Every detail from the color of
the cups, the vases on tables, and
ceiling lamps to the way they select
each glass for your meal is done
meticulously.
Si Restaurant is an ideal place
for those who love traditional
Vietnamese cuisine fused with
contemporary styles. On these sunny
days of March, why don't you taste
the veggie rolls, farcies along with the
prawn stuffed pumpkins and a cup of
homemade yogurt?
(SI RESTAURANT *7A Ngo
Van Nam, Dist. 1, HCMC *Tel:
08 3829 6066 *Website: www.
si-restaurant.vn)