Must-try frog restaurant when visiting Vietnam

Ech Xanh has been among the top searched keywords for foreign visitors traveling to Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Ech Xanh

Frog dishes are an indispensable part of traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

In Vietnam, frog dishes are rustic and quite popular, thanks to their good taste that is easy to enjoy.

Frogs are not only an ingredient for a single dish but are processed into countless delicious dishes, from rustic to luxurious, from appetizers to main dishes... to satisfy all tastes and preferences.

The chef has applied culinary knowledge and added creativity to create frog dishes of overall harmony, with a bit of tradition mixed with a bit of modernity, captivating lots of diners.

Frog meat contains high protein, is low in calories and fat, and is rich in essential vitamins and minerals.

Enjoying dishes made from frogs not only provides energy but also brings necessary nutrients for the body, Strengthening the immune system and the eyes, bones, joints, and nervous system.

According to Oriental medicine, frog meat has long been known for its sweet taste, cool properties, and non-toxic and non-allergenic properties, so it is completely suitable for all ages.

The wild bamboo shoot hotpot is also a well-known dish during gatherings, family reunions, and get-togethers with friends. Photo courtesy of Ech Xanh

Talking about frogs, Ech Xanh Restaurant is one that shouldn't be missed. It was one of Saigon’s first restaurants to specialize in frogs.

Through more than 15 years of operation and development, Ech Xanh has affirmed its position in the market and has gradually become a popular choice at gatherings with family and friends.

The food here is a combination of traditional and modern cuisine. Using typical ingredients bearing the mark of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, combined with modern processing methods that interact with different culinary cultures.

With a menu of more than 50 frog dishes transformed into various versions, each dish is a creative and new combination.

Especially since the restaurant understands the nutritional value of frog meat for children, a separate menu is designed to serve "future preschoolers."

At Ech Xanh, the restaurant is committed to using 100% fresh frogs. It has popular dishes such as fried frog with salted egg, fried frog with tomyum sauce, Singapore frog porridge, and frog hot pot.

Fried Frog with Salted Egg and Frog with Tomyum Sauce always compete for ranking first.

Both have parts of the frog that are fried until golden and crispy; a pleasant "crackling" sound could be felt while enjoying them.

If salted egg sauce is loved for its fatty, fragrant, salty, and sweet flavor, then the tomyum sauce is no less competitive with its spicy and sour sauce, rich in tomyum flavor and a little fatty from coconut milk.

The next must-try dish at Ech Xanh is Singapore frog porridge. It is a dish that is quite familiar to Saigon food lovers. Diners are free to enjoy this dish at different locations.

The first highlight is the porridge pot. Ech Xanh uses a special type of pot that is heat-resistant and retains heat for a long time so that customers can enjoy it until the pot is empty and still retains the heat.

Next is the white porridge cooked with a little tofu, making the porridge smooth, fragrant, and greasy.

Finally, the sauce served with the porridge is imported directly from Singapore by Ech Xanh to keep the original flavor the same as the local version, only slightly reduced to better suit the taste of Vietnamese.

When the party comes to an end, a steaming hot pot is an indispensable part of the event’s closing.

Hotpots at Ech Xanh vary from wild bamboo shoots hotpots to tomyum hotpots to country hotpots. Most recently, the "spicy dry frog hotpot" version has just been launched with 2 separate hotpot compartments, 1 spicy compartment stimulating taste, and a milk compartment to enable taste balance.

Fried frog with tomyum sauce is one of the best-selling picks at the Ech Xanh restaurant. Photo courtesy of Ech Xanh

Not only are diners attracted by the quality of food, but Ech Xanh also scores points with its impressive space and attentive service.

Its chain currently has 8 branches nationwide, stretching from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Each branch is decorated in its own style, inspired by the culture and characteristics of each region.

Ech Xanh has become a favorite destination for a number of diners across the country. See more information here or contact via hotline at 1900633650.