Xin chào, welcome to Anan Saigon!
Anan means, “eat, eat” and is located in Cho Cù along Tôn Thât Dam Street, a wet market in the heart of bustling Saigon. Chef Peter elevates street food and traditional dishes towards a fine dining experience using fresh local ingredients, incorporating French culinary techniques, all while retaining the essential flavors at the heart of Vietnamese cuisine. The Anan Experience can be found in an iconic “tube house”, one of the tall, thin buildings that typify modern Vietnamese architecture. Upstairs from Anan, on the 3rd floor, is the cocktail bar Nhau Nhau. The name means “drink, drink” – a tribute to Vietnam’s culture of after-work drinking and eating. And above that, is our Pot Au Pho noodle bar, which showcases the country’s most iconic noodle dish, pho. Before and after visits to any of the venues, guests can transition to the building’s rooftop dining bar and take in the breathtaking views of downtown Saigon. Anan Saigon was recently awarded #40 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and The Best Restaurant In Vietnam 2023. This is the third consecutive year that Anan Saigon has been recognized by the Asia 50 Best team who refer to us as being “the most sought after dining experience in Ho Chi Minh City”.
In addition to a full A La Carte menu with signature dishes such as Đà Lạt Pizza, Bánh Xèo Taco, Crab Fried Rice, Lemongrass Pork Chop and Angus Shaking Beef, Anan Saigon currently offers two tasting menus which offer a perfect introduction to Chef Peter’s modern New Vietnamese Cuisine. The Saigon Tasting Menu showcases our modern interpretation of classic Vietnamese dishes such as River Prawn Bánh Xèo Taco and Angus Beef Tenderloin with Phú Quốc pepper sauce. For an even more gastronomic experience, we recommend the Chef’s Tasting Menu, which details a culinary tour of the country with regional dishes from North to South with dishes such as Chả Cá Hà Nội, Caviar Cháo Congee and Fish Sauce Ice Cream. Our A La Carte menu is created for sharing as this is a more fun social experience and you get to discover a wider variety of our dishes. Advance booking is required for our Tasting Menu and off-menu specials such as our iconic $100 Pho.
Chef Peter
Cuong Franklin
Peter Cuong Franklin is a Vietnamese-American chef who was born and raised in Dalat in central Vietnam and trained at prestigious Le Cordon Bleu and world-famous restaurants including Caprice in Hong Kong, Alinea in Chicago. A pioneer in modern Vietnamese and Asian cuisine, he is one of the most recognizable faces on the country’s dynamic gastronomic scene. His true culinary inspiration is his mother, who runs a small noodle shop in Dalat in central Vietnam and is famed for her Nem Nướng grilled pork sausage and Mì Quảng prawn & pork turmeric noodle soup. Chef Peter’s “Cuisine Mói” or “New Vietnamese Cuisine” reflects his vision of a modern Vietnam that is deeply respectful of its history and traditions yet progressive and international in outlook. He takes inspiration from the country’s vibrant food culture and uses fresh ingredients often sourced from local markets while incorporating French culinary techniques honed during his training at Le Cordon Bleu.
Chef Peter also helms Nhau Nhau cocktail bar and Pot Au Pho noodle bar, with all his restaurants – including Anan Saigon – located in Cho Cû, the oldest wet market in Ho Chi Minh’s city center. He serves on the advisory board of Streets International, a charity that trains disadvantaged youths for a career and future in F&B. Chef Peter is a mentor for the new generation of chefs and bartenders and served as a judge for Top Chef Vietnam, Young Talents Escoffier Vietnam, Rémy Martin Cocktail Competition and Diageo World Class Vietnam. Chef Peter was also recognized as one of Tatler Asia’s Most Influential Tastemakers of 2021 and Chef of the Year 2022 by Men&Life Magazine.
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The Old Market
Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm is of one of the oldest wet markets in Saigon. Despite the open market’s humble and dilapidated exterior, many of the vendors at Chợ Cũ have been here for generations and are known to provide some of best and highest-quality herbs, fruits, vegetables, meats and other products in the city. Based directly in the middle old the market, Anan reflects a vision of the new Saigon by connecting the traditional street market with quality ingredients, modern presentation and cooking techniques.
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