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It isn&#8217;t difficult to find <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/tag/vietnamese-cuisine/">Vietnamese food</a> in Hong Kong, something Chef Que Vinh Dang is&nbsp;abundantly aware of. In his opinion, however, it is nearly impossible to find a Vietnamese establishment that hasn&#8217;t reduced its menu down to the two most iconic dishes of Pho and Banh Mi. Indeed, Que&nbsp;been something of an establishment in his own right in New York and Hong Kong,&nbsp; with over two decades of the restaurant industry under his belt. After a near three-year hiatus from the kitchen, he&#8217;s back with a contemporary Vietnamese concept –&nbsp;Nhậu.
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Admittedly, we took a wrong turn down Hollywood Road before ending up at his near-hidden eatery that is just a stone&#8217;s throw away from Man Mo Temple. Nhậu is certainly a hidden gem upon first glance. From the off, the ambiance is relaxed but still maintains a certain elegance. The walls display homey Vietnamese dǒulìs while the bamboo styled chairs pay tribute to the French colonial era of the nation&#8217;s past. Indeed, Chef Que is committed to delivering a relaxed space with top-notch food without all the gimmicks that seem part and parcel of modern day dining.
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Eager to delve into his contemporary interpretations of classic Vietnamese favourites, we began with the Banh Mi Rice Tacos.&nbsp;The iconic sandwich bread has been swapped out for three soft rice &#8220;tortillas&#8221;, and the healthy portion of Impossible meat and home-made pickles proved to be delicious.
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In the interest of healthy eating, up next was the vegetarian version of the Roasted Cauliflower with Caramelised Pork Koh Quet. Instead of the usual pork version, the kitchen prepared an Impossible Foods (plant-based substitutes for meat or dairy products) version that saw to it that we learned to love our veggies.
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Finally ready to embrace our inner carnivore, next to be rolled out was the Bo La Lot Tartare with Crispy Beef Tendon.&nbsp;Unlike its classic interpretation, the betel leaves are mixed with Australian wagyu beef and a dash of curry mayo. The creative touch of this dish allows the crispy beef tendon crackers to be used to scoop up the delicious mixture.
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The fourth plate to arrive was to be our favourite of the bunch – the Hamachi Bowl &#8211; Rice Noodle Salad, 40n Fish Sauce &amp; Crispy Turmeric Batter. The hamachi was luscious and buttery in texture, and paired wonderfully with the pickled cucumbers and noodles. Of everything served, this was by far the hardest to share as it required serious self-restraint to resist gobbling up the entire bowl.
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Just when we thought our feast was over, a generously-sized bowl of Pandan Ice-cream with Sticky Honeycomb Cake and Puffed Rice arrived. The pandan proved to be a sweet affair, especially with the touch of crunchy honeycomb.
In all, Nhậu is home to a unique and delicious array of Vietnamese sharing plates, and a true treat for those who expect only the best from Chef Que. There is nothing but sincerity in his voice as he tells us, &#8220;I&#8217;ve done a lot of growing over my career, this restaurant is really me coming full circle.&#8221; &nbsp;

Text: <a href="mailto:bailey@itotalmedia.com">Bailey Atkinson</a>
Nhậu, 12 Circular Pathway, Central 
+852&nbsp;3612 4568, info@nhau.hk

Bo La Powered: Nhậu brings contemporary Vietnamese cuisine to HK and not a minute too soon

As Asia’s World City, Hong Kong welcomes food from all over the world with arms wide open. But Vietnam’s home pride, street food, sometimes seems to sit at odds with the higher echelons of Hong Kong. However, newly-opened Madam Saigon in Tsim Sha Tsui is serving up gorgeous modern interpretations of classic casual Vietnamese dishes which are perfect for a low-key business lunch or a relaxed dinner.&nbsp;
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Hong Kong-based chef Ken Lam brings high-quality ingredients, superior cooking techniques and a few choice global influences to his Vietnamese menu to elevate Viet cuisine from fine to ‘fine dining’.&nbsp;Lam has an uncanny skill for knowing when to swap out the traditional elements for higher quality ones, such as replacing freshwater prawns with their sea-faring cousins, and going straight to the source for fresher flavours. The restaurant imports unique ingredients such as baby lotus roots, rice paper wrappers and Phu Quoc peppercorns directly from Vietnam to be prepared in-house.
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Instead of the naff raffia and dried palm leaves which usually bedeck street-food restaurants, Madam Saigon opts for a balance of classy, shiny black furniture and lifts the atmosphere with one stunning illustrated mural and another of brightly decorated and textured Non La hats. Settle into the spacious dining area or, for a little more privacy, request one of the booth seats situated near the back of the restaurant.
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If you’re looking to show off to your foodie friends or global gourmands, then opt for the&nbsp;Steamed Rice Flan with Minced Pork and Deep Fried Garlic. Even for long-time fans of Vietnamese food, this might be new to you as it hasn’t yet made its way over from the mother country. If you’re a fan of glutinous Cantonese dumplings or Japanese mochi, then these will hit the spot perfectly. Warm and sticky with a salty, savoury crunch. Also ideal for sharing are the Madam Saigon Deep Fried Spring Rolls. Here,&nbsp;Lam swaps out traditional spring roll wrappers for net wrapping and gives them an extra long cook in the deep fryer. The result is both moreish and audibly crunchy.
<figure id="attachment_40653" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-40653" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-40653 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8.jpg" alt="Madam Saigon" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-40653" class="wp-caption-text">Shrimp with Mixed Fresh Fruit Rice Paper Rolls</figcaption></figure>
If you have an important client to impress, then perhaps order the Shrimp with Mixed Fresh Fruit Rice Paper Rolls and the Tom Yum Koong Soup with King Prawn. The rice rolls – an impressive visual display and balance of sweet and savoury flavours – tantalise the palate for an ideal amuse bouche, and the enormous majestic prawn with arching legs rising from its fragrant broth is a sensuous showstopper. Although not as spicy as traditional Thai seafood soups, the broth is a wider blend of sweet and sour flavours, with the slower burn allowing the flavour of the shrimp meat to shine.
<figure id="attachment_40650" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-40650" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-40650 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/5-2.jpg" alt="Madam Saigon" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/5-2.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/5-2-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/5-2-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/5-2-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/5-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/5-2-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/5-2-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-40650" class="wp-caption-text">Tom Yum Koong Soup with King Prawn</figcaption></figure>
Madam Saigon remains well aware that you&#8217;ll need something with which to wash this deliciousness down, and have partnered with Blooms Roastery and Craft Tea, the renowned coffee brand of actor Moses Chan, to bring authentic Vietnamese Filter Coffee to the table. If you’re not planning on returning to the office after lunch then the restaurant&#8217;s Director of Mixology, Match Chan, has an exquisite handcrafted cocktail menu which is not to be missed. Miss Guava, an exotic blend of sweet guava juice, agave nectar and white rum with sour lime juice and white vinegar, was our particular favourite. Delicious enough to merit another…and maybe even another.
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Madam Saigon. Shop B131, B1/F, Mira Place 1, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. 2808 4777.
Text: Alice Duncan

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