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Crazy daisy, pumpkin blossom, twisty vines, trumpet flowers, bitter herbs... blend together to craft a hotpot that is not only visually pleasing but also uniquely captivating, delighting diners at Món Ngon Sài Thành restaurant.
A key factor contributing to the richness and diversity of Southern Vietnamese cuisine is the array of wild vegetables found in the fields. Simply take a stroll around the waterlogged fields, pluck some cotton flowers, crazy daisies, and set a trap to catch some field shrimps, and you have a delicious dish for a family meal. On a sunny day, craving a smoky snakehead fish porridge is incomplete without a handful of wild bitter herbs growing behind the house. On rainy and windy days, a pot of fermented fish sauce will lack flavor without twisty vines, cotton flowers...
Blossom Hotpot is a unique dish cherished by the people of the Southern Mekong Delta
Life in the Mekong Delta is intertwined with rivers and fields, creating a picturesque rustic culinary scene deeply infused with the flavors of the homeland. A single taste is etched in memory forever.
Situated on Huynh Thuc Khang Street (Dong Da district), Món Ngon Sài Thành restaurant is known for its Southern delights such as boiled vegetables with sesame dipping sauce, grilled snakehead fish with chili salt, sizzling pancakes, five-color salad, clay-baked chicken... Beyond the familiar names and tastes, the restaurant menu also features Blossom Hotpot—a traditional dish inseparable from the culinary culture of the Mekong Delta's people through generations.
It feels like every type of vegetable and blossom from the orchard converges here
If it's your first time savoring this dish, you'll be pleasantly surprised, feeling as if the restaurant has transported the entire Mekong Delta field to the heart of Hanoi. The dining table now resembles a 'flower garden' boasting the white of so đũa, the yellow of crazy daisy, adorned with the purple of cotton flowers, the orange of pumpkin blossoms, the green of water spinach, bitter herbs, twisty vines... A quick estimate might reveal about 20 types of wild vegetables and flowers adorning this hotpot. All beautifully arranged on a bamboo raft—mimicking the traditional three-leaf boat navigating the canal, enhancing the appeal of this hotpot.
Culinary expert Lê Kim Chi with her creation Blossom Hotpot – a dish crafted by her culinary expertise at the restaurant
All of these grow wild in the fields, but bringing them from the Mekong Delta to Hanoi is not just an effort; it's the passion of the owner of Món Ngon Sài Thành. Everything is aimed at ensuring Hanoi diners fully savor the rustic yet unique flavor of this Blossom Hotpot.
Alongside a boat brimming with vibrant vegetables, a plate of seafood is served with Cà Mau crab covered in rich red roe, succulent green prawns, firm-fleshed snakehead fish and catfish... The hotpot broth is simmered from pork bones, filtered to reduce the meat's richness, mixed with the essence of fish head broth and catfish bones to create a distinctive flavor. When eating, diners simply add the seafood to the boiling pot, dip in a selection of just enough vegetables, scoop some noodles, and immerse in the steaming hotpot to fully enjoy the flavor of Western Blossom Hotpot. Diners will experience a medley of tastes, from the sweet fragrance of seafood to the pungent flavor of crazy daisy, the hearty taste of twisty vines, the crunchy texture of water mimosa, or the spicy kick of chili, the tangy zest of tamarind... This hotpot is perfect for both winter and summer.
Many other delicious Southern dishes are featured on the restaurant's menu
A masterpiece, the Western Blossom Hotpot, may be a dish rooted in the serene countryside, yet it captivates diners with its vibrant colors, subtle aroma, and the sweet, clear taste of the broth. Món Ngon Sài Thành restaurant is the go-to spot for this culinary delight.
The restaurant is a gathering place for many renowned artists
Indulging in the Western Blossom Hotpot at Món Ngon Sài Thành on sunny days is enjoyable, and on rainy days, it becomes even more alluring. Sitting around the hotpot with friends and family, the air filled with fragrant smoke, slowly savoring the delicious flavors while engaging in lively conversations or casually gazing at the late-season rain outside the window is truly romantic and satisfying. Món Ngon Sài Thành has genuinely won over diners with its open atmosphere, replicating the ambiance of Chợ Lớn, combined with the exquisite quality in every dish. Whenever craving the flavors of the riverine region, Hanoi diners find their way here, returning to the serene feeling of a tranquil garden.
Restaurant Address:
Món Ngon Sài Thành – 59A Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, District Dong Da, Hanoi
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