Annam, Melbourne CBD

Annam - Sarsparilla Braised Ox Tail Dumplings (3 for $12)

15 Mar Annam, Melbourne CBD

Posted at 12:20h in Annam, Food, Melbourne CBD, Restaurants, Vietnamese by A Chronicle of Gastronomy 0 Comments

Jerry Mai’s newest project is Annam – a place that showcases dishes inspired by the authentic Vietnamese flavours she grew up with, as well as ones that highlight her flair as a chef.

Annam - Chicken Wings w sweet and sticky nuoc mam — Chicken Wings w sweet and sticky nuoc mam

Annam - Lamb ribs w tamarind caramel — Lamb ribs w tamarind caramel

Flavour-packed Sarsparilla Braised Ox Tail Dumplings are a must order. Other small plates include the finger-licking good Lamb Ribs with Tamarind Caramel, and fried, crispy Chicken Wings with sweet and sticky nuoc mam and a good peppercorn kick.

Annam - Stir Fried Calamari w chilli, garlic flower, sugar snaps ($29) — Stir Fried Calamari w chilli, garlic flower, sugar snaps

Annam - Milawa Chicken Jungle Curry w baby corn, eggplant, chillies — Milawa Chicken Jungle Curry w baby corn, eggplant, chillies

Annam - Coconut Roasted Milawa Chicken w salt and pepper, lemon cheek — Coconut Roasted Milawa Chicken w salt and pepper, lemon cheek

Annam - Young Coconut Jelly w grilled corn, coconut sorbet ($13) — Young Coconut Jelly w grilled corn, coconut sorbet ($13)

Annam - Waffle Coated Fried Ice Cream w salted caramel ($14) — Waffle Coated Fried Ice Cream w salted caramel ($14)

The larger plate of Coconut Roasted Milawa Chicken is delicious and juicy. It comes with salt, pepper and lemon so you can make a DIY dipping sauce. I have to admit that I’m not a fried ice cream person, but the Waffle Coated Fried Ice Cream with salted caramel is my favourite of the desserts we try today.

Annam - Wok Tossed Pasta w beef, cai lan ($14) — Wok Tossed Pasta w beef, cai lan ($14)

Annam has also introduced ‘Office rice and noodles’ – their express lunch offering. Within 15 minutes of ordering you can find yourself tucking into dishes like Wok Tossed Pasta with beef, cai lan, or an ‘Asian Spaghetti Bolognaise’ with spicy pork, tofu, and thick noodles.