Today’s Special: Chef’s Menu, Maenam
I’ve heard others say that Chef Angus An of Maenam has done for Thai cuisine what Chef Vikram Vij has done for Indian cuisine. After having visited Maenam a few times since moving here, I totally agree. The dishes at Maenam remind you of all that you love about Thai food and then some. I feel strange using words like “refined” and “modern,” but that’s kind of the vibe. I have never seen halibut cheeks or ahi tuna on any other Thai menu. I’ve also never seen a Thai restaurant with such an impressive wine and cocktail list (the Sra Morakot and Tuk Tuk Punch should not be missed). I think the best and easiest way to experience Maenam is to order the $30 pp Chef’s Menu. At five courses plus, you get to taste a wide array of dishes and get to do so at an easy price. Pictured is our second round of dishes: seared ahi tuna and mint salad, pad thai, red curry with duck and a squid and baby corn stirfry. What came before was a hot and sour soup with shrimp and some big fat mussels. Not a bad way to spend a birthday.
Maenam
West 4th Ave & Cypress, Vancouver
