{"id":197403,"date":"2026-09-05T16:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T16:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/197403\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T16:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T16:31:08","slug":"inside-calgarys-newest-vietnamese-restaurant-focusing-on-breakfast-favourites-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/197403\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Calgary’s newest Vietnamese restaurant focusing on breakfast favourites | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Settling into the 17th Avenue spot that was formerly home to Ramen Taka<\/a> is An Sang, Calgary\u2019s newest Vietnamese restaurant, which has been brought to life by Danny Truong, Nin Dang, and Chef Eric Nguyen.<\/p>\n

The name translates to \u201ceat breakfast,\u201d and that\u2019s precisely what An Sang focuses on.\u00a0Truong told Dished that, true to the popular saying, breakfast is the most important meal of the day in Vietnamese culture, with many popular dishes selling out early in the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to go really early\u2026 If you don\u2019t eat early enough,\u00a0you won\u2019t get the soup,\u201d he explains.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re wondering exactly what Vietnamese breakfast looks like, it\u2019s largely similar to the kind of dishes that Canadians would enjoy later in the day: steaming bowls of pho, sizzling beef plates, and more. So if you\u2019ve ever felt a craving for Vietnamese food in the early hours, just know that\u2019s how it\u2019s intended to be enjoyed.<\/p>\n

\"Inside<\/p>\n

Charlie Hart\/Dished<\/p>\n

However, Truong also said that a huge motivation behind opening a Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary was trying to change how Vietnamese food can be perceived, noting that it\u2019s often considered a \u201ccheap\u201d way to dine out when, in reality, a lot of care and technicality goes into each dish.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want the community to understand that Vietnamese food is not this cheap food. It\u2019s actually very technical, and quality ingredients go into it. If you have to sacrifice that for the cost, it affects the food quality and the food in the community itself as a whole,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s on the menu?<\/p>\n

Regardless of whether you\u2019re eating morning, noon, or night, An Sang has a wide menu to choose from. Perhaps the most \u201cbreakfastty\u201d of the bunch is the B\u00f2 N\u00e9, the spot\u2019s signature sizzling plates.<\/p>\n

We opted for the An Sang sizzling plate, loaded with sliced Angus beef, eggs, Vietnamese sausage and house-made p\u00e2t\u00e9, served with bread, hash browns, and a triangle of Laughing Cow cheese. It\u2019s fun to mix each bite, grabbing a bit of everything in the process.<\/p>\n

\"Inside<\/p>\n

Charlie Hart\/Dished<\/p>\n

Another An Sang favourite is the Pho-tine, and as the name suggests, it\u2019s giving a Vietnamese spin on the classic Canadian dish.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Pho-tine came from our chef Eric. He lived in Montreal for three years\u2026 so he took some inspiration from some of the restaurants in the Vietnamese community there to do our spin on\u00a0it,\u201d Truong says. <\/p>\n

The crispy fries were topped with gravy, which is actually made with pho soup, mixed with a little tapioca starch to give a gravy-like consistency. It was then topped with grilled beef, green onions, and cheese curds.<\/p>\n

While visiting An Sang, don\u2019t skimp on the drinks. One that Truong highly recommends is the Salted Coffee, a strong Vietnamese coffee, made with Robusta beans, topped with a sweet and salty foam.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re not a coffee drinker, another hit is the Cocoa Bliss, sweet young coconut milk mixed with an avocado smoothie. It\u2019s balanced, fresh and light, and the perfect end to a meal.<\/p>\n

An Sang is open from 9 a.m. daily.<\/p>\n

Address: 843 17th Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n

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