Buzz
The chicken platter, a renowned specialty at Ân Nam Quán, buzzes across food forums like Lozi, Foody, and Diadiemanuong,… and yet, its price remains surprisingly affordable!
Hoàng Nguyên has heard numerous praises for Ân Nam Quán's chicken platter, but being from Hanoi, could only admire from afar. Finally, during summer, while visiting the South with friends, the chance to invite them for a feast at Ân Nam Quán arose, a place he had long yearned to visit.
Ân Nam Quán is even busier than expected!
We all headed out for dinner quite early, around 6:30 PM, yet the restaurant was already bustling. Most tables were occupied by groups of friends and couples, with families starting to trickle in a bit later.
Despite arriving early, the place was already bustling. What I love about this spot is the cool bamboo tables and chairs, giving off a charming vibe.
That day, we chose to dine at Tú Xương for its proximity.
I'm a big fan of rustic style, so I absolutely adore the bamboo tables and chairs here. They're cool and quaint, giving off a rustic, homely feel! Even though I haven't tasted the food yet, the affection is already building just from the ambiance.
Heard about craving authentic chicken platters? Ân Nam Quán is the place to be, right?
While many places serve chicken platters, none are as renowned as Ân Nam Quán. After waiting for what seemed like ages, the long-awaited dish finally arrived.
Chicken platter as advertised ^^
The Ân Nam Quán chicken platter is served in an adorable, deep round plate, divided into 4 portions, each holding a different dish, with a circular space in the middle for dipping sauce. Overall, it's well-presented and plentiful.
And here's the reality of our dining experience. Quite fulfilling too!
First up is the chicken salad. Made from shredded boiled chicken, mixed with onions, coriander, shredded banana flowers, and some other herbs that I... couldn't quite identify (^.^) The salad is just right, not too sour, sweet, or salty, with the onions adding a perfect crunch. The key is the firm chicken, shredded finely but not mushy, which I really liked.
The tangy chicken salad is just perfect
Next up is the sautéed chicken liver with turmeric. This dish is delicious, all four of us loved it, although we still craved for a bit more. If the restaurant adds a bit more, I'd give it a perfect 10.
The remaining tray holds the steamed chicken, a whole piece neatly chopped and arranged in a quarter of the plate, looking plump and inviting. Definitely not your typical factory-farmed chicken as the meat is tender yet firm, thick, with golden crispy skin, not greasy at all. This dish can be savored alone or paired with the rice soaked in aromatic sauce – a perfect match for the chicken platter. After all, chicken and rice have always been a heavenly duo!
The steamed chicken is golden, firm. You can request various dipping sauces to enhance the flavor.
This chicken is tender and easy to bite into, unlike the tough backyard chickens we raise in the countryside. I wonder how they steam it to get that golden color, just looking at it makes my mouth water.
The tray of rice soaked in aromatic sauce is a fulfilling accompaniment, but I feel they should add a bit more to have enough for pairing with both the salad, chicken liver, and steamed chicken. The plus point is the fragrant sauce, rich with fatty onions, and the soft, fragrant rice, quite a delightful treat!
The turmeric chicken liver with sticky rice is delicious, but a bit scarce. Adding a bit more would make it perfect, leaving nothing to complain about ^^
There were 4 of us, and we ordered the 299k platter, which roughly comes to less than 75k per person. Quite reasonable, but if anyone still feels a bit hungry, adding a serving of smashed rice paper for 36k or grilled meat with wet cakes for 72k would fill you up completely. If you order those extras, it's still less than 100k per person for a satisfying, delicious, and authentic Central Vietnamese meal ^^
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