An Nguyen left her beloved homeland of Viet Nam in 1970. Upon settling in Minneapolis, she was responsible for introducing Minnesotans to the true flavors of Vietnam in cosmopolitan settings—first, a vanguard establishment in the Warehouse District, later in Linden Hills, and now in a larger, more accessible locale in Edina’s 50th & France entertainment/shopping hub.
Guests are invited to relax in a calming setting that evokes the tranquility of a Vietnamese village, surrounded by cool and shadowy bamboo groves. Bamboo leaves cross over one another as if composing the Chinese character for An – her name – which means “tranquility.”
This reflection of personal history is further heightened by the menu’s offerings. Traditional recipes have been stripped of the fat and salt common to Asian cooking, in favor of steaming and grilling to further An’s desire for healthier, lighter fare that celebrates bright flavors above all. Tastes, textures and aromas showcase the contrasts that pique the palate: sweet and sour, soft and crunchy, hot and cold.
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