La Tour d'Argent, the legendary restaurant that inspired Disney's 2007 animated film "Ratatouille," brings a unique French culinary experience to Hanoi. Considered a symbol of French culinary heritage, La Tour d'Argent will take over the Metropole Hanoi's Le Beaulieu restaurant from October 23 to 27, 2024, transforming it into a "little Paris" with lunch and dinner menus.
To enjoy Charlie Chaplin-style roast duck in Paris, visitors will have to book a table 2 months in advance. But traveling 10,000 km from the center of Paris to the capital Hanoi, Vietnamese food lovers will be able to see and enjoy this unique dish at Le Beaulieu restaurant of Metropole Hanoi.
Located on the banks of the Seine since 1582, La Tour d'Argent is considered a symbol of French culinary heritage.
Modern French cuisine prepared with premium seasonal ingredients
For 5 days from October 23 to October 27, 2024, under the leadership of experienced Chef Yannick Franques, La Tour d'Argent's culinary team will take over Le Beaulieu with a 5-course lunch menu and an 8-course dinner menu, including the famous duck and other signature dishes that have made the name of this 442-year-old restaurant, harmoniously combined with a variety of fine wines.
From the unique performance of cutting ducks in the air to the wine-burning technique that creates “crepes Mademoiselle”, La Tour d'Argent will bring the exquisite flavors of French cuisine from the heart of Paris to the capital Hanoi. A highlight of the event is the “Caneton Charlie Chaplin” (Charlie Chaplin-style Roast Duck) – a signature dish in memory of the “King of Comedy” Charlie Chaplin, who honeymooned at the Metropole Hanoi Hotel in 1936 and dined at La Tour d'Argent.
Charlie Chaplin style roast duck is extremely elaborate. This duck will be raised exclusively in the restaurant's farm to ensure the quality of the meat and each duck will be numbered. The cooking technique will be done by the chef in the same way as the restaurant in Paris, but the taste will have a little creativity that the chef has reserved for this event in Hanoi.
A highlight of the event is “Caneton Charlie Chaplin” – a signature dish in memory of the “king of comedy” Charlie Chaplin.
Enjoy a royal dinner at Le Beaulieu, where every dish is a work of culinary art, prepared with the freshest ingredients and offering an unforgettable experience. The dishes "named" on the menu take diners on a journey of exquisite French cuisine such as: crushed button mushrooms combined with the refreshing taste of mountain celery, premium caviar perfectly paired with crispy cornbread, or fresh and sweet halibut fillet that melts in your mouth with white wine sauce.
In particular, the Charlie Chaplin-style roast duck - a symbol of La Tour d'Argent - is recreated in Hanoi with the distinctive flavor of Tien Phuoc pepper and fresh spices. And finally, enjoy a refreshing dessert with tropical pineapple, vanilla ice cream and traditional crêpes.
The 5-course lunch menu and 8-course dinner menu, including the famous duck dish and other specialties that have made the 442-year-old restaurant famous.
Traditional crepes
First opened in 1582, La Tour d'Argent has served royalty and nobility, heads of state, high-ranking officials from around the world, and many famous writers and actors. Some of the distinguished guests who have dined at the restaurant include: King Henry III of France, Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, US Presidents Roosevelt and Kennedy, comedian Charlie Chaplin, as well as silver screen stars Elizabeth Taylor and Humphrey Bogart.
Run by Chef Yannick Franques, who was awarded the prestigious Meilleurs Ouvriers de France in 2004, awarded to the most skilled craftsmen in various fields, La Tour d'Argent currently holds one Michelin star and is renowned for its classic and modern French cuisine and its exceptional wine cellar with over 300,000 of the finest wines.
For 5 days from October 23 to October 27, 2024, under the leadership of experienced Chef Yannick Franques, La Tour d'Argent's culinary team will take over Le Beaulieu with a 5-course lunch menu and an 8-course dinner menu.
The unique thing that makes the name of La Tour d'Argent, a restaurant with a history of more than 400 years, is the famous pressed duck dish. Starting from 1890, customers coming to enjoy this signature dish of the restaurant will receive a certificate card with the number of the duck they are served. To date, the number has exceeded the one million mark. Many famous guests also own this special certificate, such as duck code 112,151 belonging to former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt or code 253,652 belonging to the king of comedy Charlie Chaplin. Now, diners will have the opportunity to enjoy this legendary dish right in the capital Hanoi.
Le Beaulieu opened in 1901, considered the oldest restaurant in Vietnam to have been operating continuously for over 120 years. Under the talented hands of Metropole chefs, Le Beaulieu always delights diners with modern French cuisine prepared from premium seasonal ingredients from France, Vietnam and many places around the world. Le Beaulieu has also just been honored by the MICHELIN Guide in the Michelin Selected 2024 list.
The unique thing that makes the name of La Tour d'Argent, a restaurant with a history of more than 400 years, is the famous pressed duck dish.
