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Indulging in grilled delicacies seems to have become a common pleasure for many when winter sets in or when the weather becomes sultry, inducing a craving for novel flavors to tantalize the taste buds.
“While hot pots still have their charm, grilling has taken the spotlight.
As the seasonal winds blow, evenings in Hanoi are filled with chilly breezes, the cold seeping through layers of warm clothing. Grilled dishes know no seasonal bounds; they are omnipresent, but winter seems custom-made for the ‘hot’ dishes in the Capital City. One doesn’t need to be particularly observant; casual glances around the streets reveal grilling spots cropping up everywhere. Not just on one street but scattered across from remote alleys like Le Duc Tho to establishments nestled in the ancient streets of Ma May Quarter. It’s intriguing how anything can be grilled: from vegetables, roots, leaves, and flowers like corn, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, mushrooms... to exotic items like spicy snails, octopus, or sea urchins.
Who knew when, who knew since when, grilled dish has become a fascination after every dusk in the land of Hanoi.
Every season, Hanoi presents even more intriguing variations of grilled dishes. From sizzling on a cast iron skillet with added fat and butter. Yet, that seems too greasy, people revert to the traditional method from centuries past of grilling over charcoal for the most authentic flavor. Not to mention, many diners lament, afraid of returning home smelling like a 'fragrant piece of meat' due to the smoke, there are establishments employing smoke-absorbing grilling technology...
Flames flicker, the aroma of grilled food fills the air, chatting with friends while enjoying the feast, there's nothing quite like it.
The hidden charms behind summer grilling.
Sidewalk grilled dishes are garnering much attention from young people due to their diverse selection and pocket-friendly prices, around 30,000 VND. You can easily choose your favorite dishes, from pork to seafood...
Chicken feet, fragrant grilled goat meat, expertly marinated by the owner, it's so delicious that you just eat without thinking about the source. That's the mindset of not just a few but the majority of grilled food enthusiasts. Similarly, most diners are captivated by the enticing aroma of the food with little concern for its origin. An experienced chef reveals that even though the food is not guaranteed safe, simply cleaning thoroughly, bleaching with high-concentration industrial oxygen, then skillfully marinating with spices will turn it into a 'specialty' that deceives the taste buds of any diner. The risk of food safety is difficult to avoid for those restaurant owners chasing profits.
No matter how dirty or spoiled the food is, it can still appear fresh, visually appealing, and enticing thanks to the layer of chemicals and spices applied externally.
More concerning than anything is the cancer risk from grilled food, as warned by many experts. Speaking to the press, Associate Professor Tran Dang (former Director of the Food Safety Department) stated that during grilling, fat from the food drips onto the fire, producing smoke containing condensed aromatic hydrocarbons. This smoke can cause cancer. Furthermore, charred blackened grilled meat may also contain carcinogens, damaging human health. Dr. Pham Due - Director of the Center for Antidote (Bach Mai Hospital) further added that the majority of patients treated at the Antidote Center are due to food poisoning.
The warning bells ring for those who innocently indulge in eating, especially those consuming roadside foods of uncertain origin, harboring many diseases.
Especially in these scorching summer days, food easily spoils while safe food storage in roadside stalls is lacking. Diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid fever, or hepatitis A virus... will 'knock on the door' of those who consider street food as their friend.
So where is the safe place to go for grilled food...?
PasGo recommends one such safe destination, King BBQ Dao Tan.
What makes King BBQ Dao Tan so special?
King BBQ Dao Tan's business philosophy always prioritizes quality: the quality of food and service is the foundation of development. Therefore, every guest at King BBQ can enjoy a menu of over 100 grilled dishes, rich in the style and distinctive flavors of Korea. The beef at the restaurant is 100% imported from the United States, ensuring safety and freshness through rigorous selection, careful preservation, and special nurturing. Meanwhile, the vegetables at King BBQ Dao Tan are directly sourced from farms in Da Lat, guaranteeing clean and safe produce for the guests.
King BBQ Dao Tan utilizes signature marinades made entirely from fresh fruits, which are beneficial for health. Moreover, the sauces contain no sugar or preservatives. When marinated with meat and grilled, they provide a rich, natural flavor.
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