Ăn Viet Opens Its Fourth Outlet at
Paradigm Mall
No
stranger to our dining scene, Ăn Viet
has just opened its fourth outlet in Paradigm Mall at PJ. Renowned for serving
authentic Vietnamese food, Ăn Viet also
acts as a platform to minimize global food wastage.
The
new outlet is located next to Tesco in the mall. Beautifully design with lots
of natural elements incorporated such as wood works and greens, the dining
space is spacious and comfortable. The menu is the same as other outlets but
has been updated recently to include some new dishes.
At
this outlet, the same concept of diners picking fresh basil from pots of basil applies.
There is also a corner where diners can help themselves to the fresh condiments
and vegetables to be added to some of the dishes like pho. Diners will also
wash their freshly picked basil leaves here with the water and bowls provided.
For those who prefer a healthy beverage, opt for the Trà Atisô which is Vietnamese Artichoke Tea (RM6.90 cup|RM11.90 pot). Said to contain vitamins, folate, and minerals such as phosphorus, zinc, and iron to aid detoxification for the liver and body, the tea has a delicate note that is soothing and easy on the palate.
When
dining Vietnamese cuisine, a Cà Phê Sữa or Vietnamese Drip Coffee with Condensed Milk (RM7.90 hot|RM8.90 cold)
is almost mandatory. The strong brew of coffee extracted through a slow
dripping process will certainly perk up some adrenalin in your senses. Ăn Viet’s
version is deliciously addictive, thick and creamy with every sip.
We
also tried the Sinh Tố Quả Bở or Ice
Blended Avocado (RM10.90) which is like an avocado smoothie. Cold and refreshing,
its smooth and creamy. Good to share as it can be quite filling.
When
one cannot decide what to order for appetizers, order the Khai Vị Tổng Hợp. The appetizer
platter consists of Fresh & Fried Spring
Roll with Tiger Prawn and Sugarcane Prawn (RM14.90). Basically, its all the
classic Vietnamese dishes that one can try. Both fresh and fried spring rolls
are very tasty. Once has all the fresh and crunch elements while the other has
that crispy and moist filling. Beautifully delish!
The
Sugarcane Prawn had all the check marks of a perfectly cooked appetizer. Plump and sweet, the bouncy texture
of the prawn paste was very commendable and delicious. Ăn Viet uses tiger prawns for their version and one can certainly
taste the fresh sweetness of the crustacean in every bite.
One
of the most popular street food in Vietnamese is this simple looking Bánh Tráng
Nướng or Grilled Rice Paper with
Minced Pork (RM9.90). It’s the combination of bits of minced pork, along
with egg, dried shrimp, chili, spring onions and more on rice paper and grilled
to a lovely crispy pancake. The version here is divine, so delicious that one
more may not be enough!
Canh
Chua Hải Sản or Vietnamese Seafood Sour Soup (RM16.90) is
quite the classic soup in Vietnamese cuisine although it may not be familiar to
our shore. The broth, piquant and tangy with a subtle heat, is derived from
seafood stock with fruity pineapple and fresh herbs. Filled with prawns, squid
and clams, the soup is deliciously addictive. Its quite hard to stop till one spoon
up every bit of the broth.
For
a light appetizer, one should order the Bánh Tráng Trộn or Rice Paper & Green Mango Salad
(RM14.90). It got all the right balance of flavours and textures. Finely
julienned crisp unripe green mango with shredded rice paper, quail eggs, cherry
tomatoes, fresh herbs and crowned with pork floss, the salad is savory, sweet,
sour and spicy.
The
very mention of a Vietnamese sandwich and the image of a golden crispy baguette
filled with selected cold cuts, pate, pickled vegetables and fresh herbs comes
to mind. Ăn Viet Bánh Mì - Gà Nướng Xả Ớt or Vietnamese Baguette with Grilled Lemongrass Chicken (RM14.90) does
not let down in terms of flavours. The smoky grilled chicken is tender and
moist along with creamy buttery pate while the fresh crunchy vegetables and
herbs coupled with Sriracha sauce was a perfect combination for the light and
airy baguette.
The
folks at Ăn Viet is always looking
for pho-fection! They consistently tweak their recipe to achieve a hearty and
delicious bowl of piping hot pho. Therefore, their latest recipe for Phở Bò
Dặc Biệt or Vietnamese Beef
Noodle Special (RM19.90 a la carte | RM24.90 set meal) is a definitely a winner
in my books. The bowl consisted of raw beef, beef brisket, shank, tripe, tendon
and homemade 100% pure beef ball, along with a luscious and hearty beef broth
spiced up with Vietnamese rice noodles.
Each
slurp of the noodles and sip of the broth is beautifully satisfying. The aroma
is enticing and wondrously satiating. We were told that Ăn Viet uses 18 secret ingredients and beef bones and simmered it
for at least 12-hours to achieve that gorgeous delicate yet tasty and aromatic
broth. The beef is tender, cooked upon the hot flashes of broth while the beef
brisket, shank, tripe and tendon are braised till tender. The restaurant also makes
their own beef balls. Its certainly a lot of effort for a bowl of pho but the
result is sublime. Diners can add their preference of fresh herbs, bean sprouts
and lime as well as chili to jazz up their pho.
Another
dish to order is definitely Bún chả or Hanoi Style Grilled Pork with Vermicelli (RM18.90 a la carte | RM23.90
set meal). A dish that rocketed to stardom when legendary Chef Anthony Bourdain
and past US President Barrack Obama had it in Vietnam, it’s a bowl of
chargrilled meatball and pork slices swimming in an umami-rich fish sauce broth
to be savored with thin vermicelli noodles and fresh greens and herbs. The
broth has that unctuous aroma, in a good note, that heightened the chargrill
flavours to much sumptuousness. Its in fact my little one’s favorite dish to
order at Ăn Viet!
If
there is one dish to rave this round, it would have to be the Bò Sốt
Vang or Vietnamese Style Braised
Beef (RM19.90 a la carte | RM21.90 set meal). The stew is one of the best
beef stews I have had for a while and it is now the benchmark for all Vietnamese
beef stew moving forward. The gravy has that rich tomatoey and moreish notes along
with tender chunks of beef, carrots and potatoes that makes it very enjoyable. One
can enjoy this with rice or baguette, but I highly recommend it with the
baguette. It’s so good that we had one to-go!
To
end the delicious Vietnamese dining experience, the Caramel Pudding (RM6.90) is simply a must! The smooth eggy richness
of the custard pudding with the caramelized syrup is a match made in heaven.
There
is also Viet-Ffogato or Coconut Ice Cream with Vietnamese Coffee
(RM9.90) for those who chases for a bit of caffeine rush. The dark bitter
richness of Vietnamese drip-coffee with a scoop of luscious coconut ice cream
is a great ending to the meal.
Else one can also opt for another classic coffee
of Cà
Phê Trứng or Vietnamese Drip
Coffee with Egg (RM9.90 hot | RM10.90 cold). The rich and dark Vietnamese
drip coffee comes with a foamy and creamy layer of whipped egg yolk. A side of
condensed milk allows diners to adjust the sweetness to their liking.
Ăn Viet has always been one of my favorite
Vietnamese restaurants for classic and authentic Vietnamese dishes. The
consistency and quality of the dishes are always spot-on and the wide menu
choices is also affordable. Now, there’s one more reason to visit Paradigm Mall
for a taste of Ăn Viet!
ĂN
VIET
Paradigm Mall PJ (Near
TESCO)
Lot LG 02 – 03A,
Paradigm Mall PJ,
1, Jalan SS 7/26a, SS7,
547301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor
Tel: +603-76612844
Website: www.anviet.com.my
Facebook: www.facebook.com/anviet.my
Opening hours
Mondays – Fridays 11am – 10pm (last order at 9.45pm)
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 10am – 10pm (last order at 9.45pm)
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