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Exploration, refinement, and discovery of unique secrets to harness the natural deliciousness of spices and fruits have culminated in a sauce that has entranced millions for 15 years.
Emphasis on natural flavors
In contrast to Korean barbecue, where the sauce plays a central role in flavoring, Japanese grilling focuses on accentuating the natural deliciousness of ingredients.
Chen by Nam Chen stands as one of the pioneering smokeless Japanese barbecue restaurants, strictly adhering to the principles of Japanese cuisine.
The dishes emphasize on extracting the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Anyone indulging in Japanese hotpot barbecue notices the minimal marination, with just a thin layer of seasoning delicately clinging to the surface of fresh pink meat or seafood. Alternatively, at Chen By Nam Chen, one finds distinct sauces, poured over succulent ribs or thinly sliced American beef belly rolled with mushrooms, unveiling the secret behind Japanese barbecue – focusing solely on the natural taste of the ingredients.
In a typical Japanese-style barbecue feast at Chen, the meats are lightly marinated.
The secret to delicious grilling at Chen lies not only in the ingredients and the gentle marination method that enhances natural flavors, but also in the special dipping sauce. While many may overlook the sauce when enjoying grilled dishes, it's like a secret ingredient – a small amount is essential. Just a touch of sweetness, tanginess, or richness is enough to elevate a bite of grilled beef or squid.
A small dipping plate, yet it holds the key to remarkable flavor for the dish
Inspired by Japanese vegetable-based sauces like Ponzu, Shoyu, or Miso, Chen's dipping sauces are crafted from various fruits to infuse a distinct deliciousness into the dishes.
Ponzu sauce – a Japanese sauce made from fermented vinegar and citrus fruits like orange and lemon
The dipping sauce at Chen has a uniquely refreshing taste, slightly tingling on the tongue with a hint of delicate aroma from orange essential oil. American beef, beef ribs, beef belly rolled with mushrooms, or pork belly when grilled and enjoyed with this sauce will become even more flavorful, allowing you to distinctly taste the sweetness and richness of the grilled meat.
Each grilled dish at Chen requires its own type of dipping sauce
As for seafood, a different dipping sauce is needed. Since seafood tends to have a sweeter taste compared to red meat, the dipping sauce to enhance the flavor is usually a tangy and spicy one.
Another unmissable dipping sauce at Chen is the one for hot pot dishes. The ingredients in the hot pot have already absorbed the fragrant broth, but just a touch of dipping sauce with hints of peanuts and sesame seeds adds an extra layer of aroma. Hot pot also requires its own special sauce.
The meticulous attention to every tiny detail, like the dipping bowls, has won over a large number of Hanoi guests for 15 years at Chen by Namchen. Prioritizing natural goodness and healthiness as the top criteria for every dish, whether it's grilled meat, grilled seafood, or hot pot, each is carefully looked after and meticulously invested in every tiny detail. Therefore, you can be completely assured of the quality and origin of the food ingredients.
The careful attention from the small dipping plate speaks of the dedication and heart of the culinary entrepreneur
Not only embracing the Japanese culinary style with natural flavors as the foundation, but Chen also innovates to create a distinctive highlight amidst the influx of Japanese and Korean hot pot and grill styles in Hanoi.
If you're a barbecue enthusiast, who has tried both Eastern and Western grills but has never tasted naturally marinated grilled dishes paired with Chen's unique dipping sauces, then it's truly a missed opportunity. Hurry to grab the special offer from this renowned Japanese barbecue restaurant chain!
>>> Book through PasGo and get a 10% discount at the following destinations of Chen by Namchen restaurant:
+ 43 Giảng Võ, Ba Đình
+ 18 Đoàn Trần Nghiệp, Hai Bà Trưng
+ 116 Hoàng Ngân - Cầu Giấy (opening soon)
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