Aunt Mai's Restaurant launches new menu.

More than just a restaurant serving Vietnamese food, Dì Mai conveys traditional cultural values ​​in every detail and corner of its space. These deeply rooted East Asian traditions are further preserved and enhanced through the dishes on the restaurant's newly launched menu (November 6th, 2018), promising diners an experience reminiscent of the high-class dining of Saigon in the 1960s.

As the cradle of a long-standing rice-based civilization, Vietnamese cuisine has always emphasized dishes made from rice or sticky rice, characterized by their low fat content and a focus on harmony when combining ingredients and spices to create a balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet. Therefore, to meet the stringent requirements of authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the new menu, leading experts and chefs at Di Mai Restaurant spent several months searching for the finest ingredients and exploring innovative cooking techniques from three regions to enhance the flavor of the dishes while preserving the original, rustic taste of traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

The dishes on Aunt Mai's new menu offer diners an emotional culinary journey through Vietnamese cuisine.

The striking feature of the new menu is the subtle and creative twist, combining traditional cooking styles from various regions with modern techniques to better suit the diverse tastes of diners. The journey of culinary discovery begins with dishes such as crab claw salad with grilled beef and lemongrass, mixed boiled vegetables with dipping sauce, and crispy fried sea bass with tamarind sauce... presented in utensils associated with childhood memories like bamboo trays and rice bowls, but creatively reimagined, offering diners a fresh culinary experience while still retaining a familiar and comforting feel.

For those living far from home who want to find a taste of their homeland to ease their longing, signature dishes from all regions of the country, such as mixed spring rolls and bamboo-grilled chicken, will be a wonderful choice for a memorable meal.

The rich flavors of the dishes are enhanced when paired with refreshing and nutritious juices, acting as a catalyst to awaken the dormant taste buds. And finally, you can't ignore the desserts like sticky rice yogurt and pandan leaf rice rolls with peanuts… meticulously crafted from ingredients to presentation, embodying the chef's boundless passion and love for culinary arts.

Described as an emotionally evocative documentary about Vietnamese cuisine, past and present, the new menu at Dì Mai restaurant promises an unforgettable culinary journey for every diner. Whether enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you can savor the refined flavors of a classic, aristocratic meal in a setting reminiscent of the Pearl of the Orient, offering sublime moments of authentic Vietnamese cuisine with loved ones.

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