Those lucky enough to land coveted reservations at any of the 麻豆传媒映画restaurants awarded recognition by the prestigious Michelin Guide have made it through one hurdle. There's always going to be a bill, and in the face of inflation, many local food fans may be opting to go out a little less often.
While Michelin did single out a few 麻豆传媒映画spots known for their great value - called the Bib Gourmand - they also highlighted several restaurants as being "recommended" by their anonymous raters.
Among the diverse options on the Michelin Guide's recommended list for 麻豆传媒映画is Kitsilano's veteran restaurant. Maenam has been a standout since its debut just over a decade ago when chef/owner Angus An turned to modern Thai cuisine for his West 4th Ave restaurant space. There he offers a menu of traditional Thai fare made with bold contemporary and West Coast-fuelled influence.
Maenam now offering approachable, wallet-friendly lunch menu
Maenam is one of two Thai spots among the 60 麻豆传媒映画restaurants heralded by Michelin (East Broadway's Kin Kao , which has since dropped the "Kin Kao" shared with its sibling Commerical Drive operation, earned "Bib Gourmand"), and until recently had only been offering dinner service.
An has now re-opened the restaurant to lunch guests and has created an incredible opportunity for diners to enjoy a robust meal of his bold Thai dishes at an approachable price point.
At lunch, served Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 2 p.m., Maenam features a lunch set with your choice of several tantalizing mains, along with rice, soup, and salad, for a full meal. The lunch sets will set you back just $24 to $28, depending on the main you select - an incredible value. An and the Maenam team are delivering their usual high-wattage flavours using top-quality ingredients and refined techniques to present stunning Michelin-calibre platters for a lunchtime feast.
Options for mains include a tender stir-fried beef tenderloin with holy basil and a crispy fried sunny side up egg and the zingy, deeply flavourful juicy stir-fried prawns served with long bean, sweet peppers, Thai basil, and tangy fried garlic. Other main include Maenam's signature red or green curries or the crowd-pleasing Hat Yai fried chicken. Veggie and gluten-free options abound.
The lunchtime menu also has some tempting add-ons, for those who can't imagine a Thai meal without dishes like Pad Thai or roti (flatbread) with peanut dipping sauce.
Of course, it's understandable if your lunch expedition to Maenam turns you into a full-fledged devotee; the full dinner menu is available evenings from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and Maenam also offers take-out.
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