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Name: Maenam
Address: 1938 W. 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6J 1M5
Telephone: (604) 730-5579
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.2

Maenam

4.2

1187 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Thai

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Simplicity, innovation and balance are the key ingredients in chef Angus An’s philosophy behind the authentic Thai dishes served at Maenam. His menu is rooted in balancing intense fresh flavours with seasonal ingredients and locally sourced products, while respecting the tradition and the origin of each recipe. With inspiration found in continuous travel, the menu at Maenam is ever-changing but always served with Thai flare and enjoyed in its traditional context, be it family style dining or riffs on Thai street food.

Cellaring one of the most exciting Riesling collections in Vancouver, the wine list at Maenam is a food focused undertaking and concentrates on lighter reds and a spectrum of aromatic whites. The wine, beer and cocktail list evolves as quickly as chef An’s menu, spanning a range of old and new world styles, with a special focus on the best of British Columbia.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Thai
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday. lunch noon - 2:00pm Dinner: Sunday to Friday 5:00pm -10:00pm
Phone number
(604) 730-5579
Website
http://www.maenam.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Angus An
Private party facilities
Maenam can accommodate private parties from 8 to 45 people.
Private party contact
Tessula Whitford/Angus An: (604) 730-5579

Location
1938 W. 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
Neighborhood
Kitsilano
Cross street
Maple
Parking details
Coin parking on West 4th is available (free after 10pm).
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Thai meals are best enjoyed when dishes are shared amongst family and friends. Traditionally, each dish should contribute to the balance of four main styles: hot, sour, sweet and salty. Maenam offers a selection of dishes from each style of dish, designed to enrich your Thai dining experience. Chef An's dishes are based on traditional Thai recipes, with innovative twists that allow for local, sustainably harvested, organic ingredients wherever possible

The Chef's Selection

The Chef's Selection of six or more savoury dishes served in the traditional thai style, Dessert not included. We Kindly request that the entire table participate

Chef's Menu
- per personCA$40.00
- VegetarianCA$35.00
3 Course Wine Pairing
- 3 oz poursCA$18.00
- 5 oz poursCA$25.00

Starters

Betal Leaf Wrap With Griled PrawnsCA$12.00
miang goog, ginger, lime, peanuts, coconut, with caramelized palm sugar and galangal dreesing
Steamed Mussels With Lemongrass and Thai Basil*CA$12.00
hoi malaeng puu bai horapha, served with nahm jim sauce
Grilled Thai Sausage and Crispy Rice SaladCA$12.00
yam naam, grilled house fermented thai sausage with garlic and chilies served with curried rice puff, lemongrass, fried shallots
Bay Scallop Ceviche*CA$12.00
hoi shell nahm jim, lemongrass, makrut lime, fried, shallots, ikura
Green Papaya SaladCA$10.00
som dtam, long beans, carrot, garlic, roasted peanuts, bird's eye chilies, dried shrimp
Coconut Mushroom Soup
tom kaa (can be vegetarian), galangal, oyster and enoki mushrooms, chili jam
- For 2 peoplesCA$16.00
Coconut Mushroom Soup with Free Range Chicken
tom kaa gai, salted chicken thighs braised in coconut cream with oyster mushrooms, lemongrass, and galangal
- For 2 peoplesCA$17.00
Hot and Sour Soup of Smoked Mackerel*
tom yum plah, smoked and grilled mackerel, tamarind, thai basil
- For 2 peoplesCA$17.00

Mains

Smoked Salmon Salad with pomelo*CA$17.00
yum plah salmon, crispy fried salmon skin, ikura, toasted coconut and peanuts
Grilled Hanger Steak SaladCA$17.00
nahm dotk, fresh mint, long leaf coriander, fried shallots, toasted rice powder
Banana Blossom SaladCA$15.00
yum hua blii (vegetarian), toasted sesame, fried shallots, tamarind and palm sugar dressing
8 Spices Lingcod*CA$18.00
pla tort samun plai, crispy ling cod, served in a caramelized tamarind and palm sugar sauce, topped with 8 different fried herbs and spices
Pad thaiCA$15.00
pad thai (can be vegetarian), fresh rice noodles, tamarind, peanuts, tofu, egg, sustainable prawns
3 Flavour Paradise Farm Pork RibsCA$19.00
moo samrot, crispy whole rack of pork ribs glazed in 3 flavour sauce
Stir Fried Snow Peas and Baby CornCA$15.00
pad pak (vegetarian), shimeji and shitake mushrooms, wild ginger, fresh green peppercorn
Aromatic Curry of Lamb ShankCA$21.00
geng gari neux kae, pickled pearl onions, confit yams
Green Curry of Local Sturgeon*CA$19.00
geng kwio wan plah (can be vegetarian), fresh baby corn, pea eggplant, thai basil, holy basil
Red Curry of Braised Lac-brome Duck LegCA$19.00
geng dtaeng bpet, roasted shallots, lychee, thai basil, makrut lime leaf, coconut cream

Sides

Hand Made RotiCA$4.00
Peanut SauceCA$3.00
Steamed Jaismine RiceCA$3.00
Cucumber RelishCA$2.00

What 1,187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
4Value

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mikol
Vancouver
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Reviewed on July 27, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
An amazing use of ingredients and complex flavours. We'll be back!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!!!
J
Julie
Vancouver
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
There were three of us and we got the betal leaf miang with local dungeness crab to start. It comes with four leaves and we shared the last one three ways because it was so good! The grilled thai sausage and crispy rice salad isn't really a salad. It's sausage and rice puffs, no greens. Pretty good. Ling cod was really good, buttery tasting and caramelized on the outside. Pad Thai was great! Must get the roti with peanut sauce! Drinks were really nicely made and had a balanced taste.
GE
GourmandE
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food we had (chef's tante menu, meat and Fisher) was very tasty, fresh and original. The wine and the crémant with the meal was very well matched, very friendly service. Just a bit noisy at peak hour but later on more quiet and relaxed. This was an exceptional night out dining!
M
Margie
Brisbane
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this restaurant the food was fresh and beautiful. Staff were friendly and efficient.
t
tourist101
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food - highly recommend the place. We found it on a "best of " list for Vancouver restaurants, and were not disappointed.
R
Ross
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience3
Epic food - nourishing and flavourful. Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2017
overall4food3service5ambience3
The service was excellent. The food was good. I think perhaps I was expecting too much after seeing so many great reviews. The brussel sprout salad was delicious, even for someone who doesn't enjoy brussel sprouts.
M
Muppetlise
Vancouver
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2017
overall3food3service5ambience1
No air con is unacceptable for this fine establishment. It was so unpleasantly hot this weekend and it's not even summer yet. Dining here is always enjoyable but not while I'm sweating. I'll remember only to go to this restaurant in the winter. There wasn't any good specials this week which was disappointing. Food portions seemed to have shrunk too.
k
kareninsky
Vancouver
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience2
4 of us dined and let the chef prepare a meal as per the menus recommendation,, alth9ugh the food was not bad both of our husbands that sat in the chairs across from us had sore backs by the time dinner was over and just wanted to leave.. so would have upped the compliments had the chairs been more comfortable,, for that reason only all 4 of us agreed we would not return.
VL
VancouverLibrarian
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! I was so full after the meal but it was worth it. Each bite was full of flavour. A bit noisy but not overwhelming. I'll definitely eat at Maenam again.
JQ
JenniferQ
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good service. Food came super fast and was so tasty and delicious!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food great service. Lots of vegetarian options
S
Sima606
Vancouver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down, this is the best and most creative Thai restaurant in the city. Been coming here for years and have never been disappointed -- on the contrary. The prix fixe dinner at night is the best (and most delicious) deal in town -- 6 or 7 courses wonderfully spiced. Also, very accomodating to vegetarians. Aside from the veggie dishes -- go for the brussels sprouts and almonds and/or the banana blossom and corn salad -- they are happy to modify dishes. Only caveat -- it can be quite noisy here, especially at night.
MD
MirD
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is one of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver and we frequent it almost monthly. The most recent time we went we ordered the vegetarian tasting menu and it was fabulous! The flavour profile of the dishes were outstanding. I am very much a fan!
SR
SamanthaR
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
Such delicious Thai food!
S
Sharon
Vancouver
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was phenomenal and so was the service. Their food is exceptional and perfect for those with Celiac disease.
E
Echo
Vancouver
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2017
overall3food4service1ambience1
Way too noisy. Terrible service - was basically ignored. Great shame as food good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience2
Food was outstanding! Suggest to go with a group in order to select a variety of dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great tasting menu with spectacular dessert
HG
HollyG
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious creative cuisine especially the Banana Blossom Salad and lamb curry. All is outstanding! So many wonderful flavours!
RT
RTse
Vancouver
371 reviews
vip
5.0
371 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
We love eating at Maenam. There is something special about each dish and the amount of flavor in it is amazing.
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adrie
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious food - some of the best Thai food I've ever have had. Menu has lots of variety and I love that they have an non-alcoholic beverage selection. I'm visiting from the States and chose this place based on reviews and it be voted #1 restaurant in 2016 in Vancouver magazine! I would definitely recommend Maenam, it did not disappoint!
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bradv
Vancouver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went for our anniversary. Friendly staff, great service. Food was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice Thai food. Good quality of ingredients. Spicy was ok for me, a bit on the too spicy side for my girlfriend. Original dishes. Good service. A bit overpriced.
LD
LauraD
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2017
overall3food3service5ambience3
Had the chef's menu which is usually good but the fish was dry and we had lots of it. Not as much variety as usual.
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eaterofgoodfoodthings
Las Vegas
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been here several times and it never disappoints. Excellent and fresh flavours like your walking off the plane in Thailand.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2017
overall4food5service2ambience4
Food was excellent, the tuna ceviche and beef curry in particular, service was just ok! No one came back to ask us how our food was or remove empty plates or refill drinks at any point during the meal
PO
PatricO
Vancouver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always pleasant to go to Maenam. Great cocktails, great food.
LK
LeeKnee
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fabulous food. We could understand why Maenam won best restaurant in VanMag 2016. We were there on our first wedding anniversary and really enjoyed our meal. Special place.
M
Muppetlise
Vancouver
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was very good and the servers were attentive . The food was very good too. The Only dish that we didn't really enjoy was the lamb curry. It was dry and too sweet. The red snapper was delicious and the chicken wings were to die for. The desserts were amazing too - had the roti dessert and the coconut ice cream. Both were outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food. We shared the vegetarian tasting menu and it was more than enough food. Unique flavors. Highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious except the cashew chicken. I found it a little boring in comparison to the amazing flavours the other dishes offered
b
bellastella
Portland
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience4
Delicious food and great drinks and conversation from bartender JD. This was our best dining experience during our Vancouver getaway and we'll make eating there a priority next time we visit Vancouver. Special thanks to Tess who made sure that we were able to dine at Maenam on a busy evening.
MM
MargaretM
Raleigh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really wonderful food - fantastic flavors, beautifully presented and very affordable. Service was good - our waitress Charlotte was lovely. Well worth the cab ride over to 4th - lived up to its reputation as Vancouver magazine's top choice for 2016.
LP
LindaP
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2017
overall3food4service2ambience1
Servers were haughty and somewhat dismissive--perceptible "attitude"--which diminished our enjoyment.
JW
JamesW
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Solid menu, and best Thai out there. No wonder they won restaurant of the year! Gold!
TG
TonyG
Vancouver
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2017
overall3food2service4ambience3
Thai sausage and crispy rice salad was a disaster. Thai sausage was like cubed sausage (nothing Thai about it). Presentation not appetizing. Special of the day was mussels, very little broth with hardly any flavour, just heat. Duck confit salad too sweet-- shredded duck meat with various herbs. Too much use of raw onions on dishes. Saving grace was the lime/fish sauce which we had to use on everything to make it taste like Thai food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sitting at the bar, we had a great experience talking with the bartender. We gave him carte blanche to order our meals and he didn't disappoint
m
mmmmfood
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful service, healthy portions and delicious food!! Not to mentioned they whipped up a lychee martini for me that wasn't on the menu, with beet sugar rim and it was incredible! We got the sausage salad appetizer and the coconut chicken soup and pad Thai and we were so happy with our order and extremely full! Highly recommended!

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Maenam is rated 4.2 stars by 1187 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Maple
Neighborhood
Kitsilano
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday. lunch noon - 2:00pm Dinner: Sunday to Friday 5:00pm -10:00pm
Cuisines
Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Coin parking on West 4th is available (free after 10pm).
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Angus An
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.maenam.ca/
Phone number
(604) 730-5579
Private party facilities
Maenam can accommodate private parties from 8 to 45 people.
Private party contact
Tessula Whitford/Angus An: (604) 730-5579

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Maenam

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The Chef's Selection

Chef's Menu

3 Course Wine Pairing

Starters

Betal Leaf Wrap With Griled PrawnsCA$12.00

Steamed Mussels With Lemongrass and Thai Basil*CA$12.00

Grilled Thai Sausage and Crispy Rice SaladCA$12.00

Bay Scallop Ceviche*CA$12.00

Green Papaya SaladCA$10.00

Coconut Mushroom Soup

Coconut Mushroom Soup with Free Range Chicken

Hot and Sour Soup of Smoked Mackerel*

Mains

Smoked Salmon Salad with pomelo*CA$17.00

Grilled Hanger Steak SaladCA$17.00

Banana Blossom SaladCA$15.00

8 Spices Lingcod*CA$18.00

Pad thaiCA$15.00

3 Flavour Paradise Farm Pork RibsCA$19.00

Stir Fried Snow Peas and Baby CornCA$15.00

Aromatic Curry of Lamb ShankCA$21.00

Green Curry of Local Sturgeon*CA$19.00

Red Curry of Braised Lac-brome Duck LegCA$19.00

Sides

Hand Made RotiCA$4.00

Peanut SauceCA$3.00

Steamed Jaismine RiceCA$3.00

Cucumber RelishCA$2.00

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