A Wang: Quick and Tasty Southeast Asian

The creators of A Wang have brought us a new lunch destination – less bar, more sit-down, and with an even more diverse range of Southeast Asian options on the menu. Located in the basement of the Fortune Financial Center, the place gets busy around lunchtime with office workers pouring in from above and nearby.

We started off with both the deep fried spring rolls (RMB 28) and the fresh rice paper rolls (RMB 28), the former sinfully delicious but still maintaining the crunch of the vegetables, the latter brimming with huge prawns, and both offering an authentic taste of Vietnam. Combined with their respective sweet-and-sour sauces, these make for great sharing starters.

The Vietnamese beef pho (RMB 58) was brimming with sliced beef, beef tripe, beef brisket, beef balls, and beef tendon, giving the broth a, well, particularly beefy flavor. A side of bean sprouts, spices, herbs, and onions allows for a little bit of DIY action. The steaming broth is both delicate and complex, especially with herbs and spices added to your taste.

Having adopted Singapore as my home country, expectations were high for the recommended Singapore Hainanese chicken rice (RMB 48), and it did not disappoint. The chicken was full of flavor and retained its juices. In combination with the chicken broth, the deliciously flavored rice, and as many sauces as you want, it makes for a wholesome and comforting lunch.

As the temperatures drop, expect to see the Beijinger team here on a regular basis. A Wang’s location means a couple of things: prices are decent and service is fast – the perfect combination if you’re looking for both a quick lunch, as well as specific Southeast Asian dishes with great flavors.

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