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A vibrant tapestry of diverse cultural influences in the heritage city of Hoi An.
Hoi An is one of the most famous ancient towns on Vietnam's tourism map. Looking at its characteristic tiled roofs and yellow walls, one always feels as if time has stood still here, since centuries ago when Hoi An was a bustling port city. During the feudal era, this small trading port on the Thu Bon River was a gateway welcoming merchants from all over the world, from Japan and China to India and Europe. Therefore, in addition to its Vietnamese cultural heritage, Hoi An also carries indelible imprints of countless cultures, which are still evident today in its architecture, lifestyle, language, and especially its local cuisine.
Hoi An's famous Cao Lau dish is a creative fusion of three cultures: Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese.
Capturing this unique cultural essence, tourist destinations, hotels, and resorts here have strived to help visitors immerse themselves in a Hoi An that is authentically Vietnamese yet vibrant and diverse. Among them, Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An stands out as a prime example of celebrating and elevating the cultural essence of Hoi An to global visitors, with its cuisine being a particular strength, receiving much praise from tourists and experts alike. Not only does it enhance the richness and openness of local cuisine, but the chefs at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An also subtly blend Vietnamese culinary art with other cuisines from East to West, creating a vibrant and captivating culinary palette for visitors.
Culinary innovations broaden the cultural experience at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An.
The culinary offerings at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An, have always been a reason for repeat visits. Each year, each season, Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An offers a completely new experience. This could be a special menu featuring local ingredients and seasonal delicacies, a culinary theme inspired by another country, or, more grandly, a comprehensive culinary and cultural experience during festive occasions like Christmas and New Year.
But from the end of 2023 onwards, the culinary world at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An will not only offer seasonal experiences, but will also undergo a complete transformation with new chefs, expansion, and renovation of the resort's restaurant system.
For the first time, Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An will launch a Japanese grill restaurant called Nayuu, led by Chef Alex Moranda. Originally from Spain, Alex's soul is nurtured by Japanese culture. His culinary journey spans continents, from honing his skills in Seychelles, Panama, and Germany, to taking over Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An's new Japanese restaurant. He is a culinary artist and a perfectionist, his dedication evident in every detail because "every meal is an opportunity to create a new memory with loved ones."
Lá Sen Restaurant – a familiar name at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An – will also have a spectacular rebirth under the direction of new chef, Thomas Remy. Still maintaining its elegant setting with poolside dining, Lá Sen's dishes will now be a seamless blend of refined French cuisine and the soul of Vietnam. The French-Indochinese influences in each dish resonate with stories of ancient trade routes, royal banquets, and culinary heritage from a bygone golden age.
The familiar flavors of Vietnamese dishes at Lá Sen restaurant will now be elevated with a combination of the finest French culinary traditions.
A new addition to the staff at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An is Mr. Saif Siddiqui, Director of Cuisine. A seasoned chef who has worked for Four Seasons from Mumbai to the Maldives, Mr. Saif will continue to bring his boundless passion to Cafe Nam Hai and reshape it into a high-end Indian restaurant. His curiosity and love for diverse cultures and cuisines promise to transform the dining experience at Cafe Nam Hai into a journey of discovery through India's culinary heritage.
The upgrade of Cafe Nam Hai restaurant is the resort's response to the enthusiastic appreciation guests have shown for Indian cuisine in recent times.
Representing the new culinary team at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Mr. Saif Siddiqui shared more about the resort's vision: “This is not just about cuisine – it’s about blending stories, traditions, and innovation. Each dish is a mosaic of global flavors, reflecting the experiences gleaned from our personal journeys of discovery and the timeless heritage of Hoi An, and of course, enriched with fresh, seasonal local ingredients.”
The new culinary team joining Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An: Alex Moranda, Thomas Remy, Saif Siddiqui (from left to right).
At Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An, talented chefs not only bring world-class expertise and culinary techniques but also evoke stories, traditions, and culinary art in a fresh and innovative way. With abundant ingredients sourced from the resort's own vegetable and herb farm and culinary academy, these talented chefs promise unique dining experiences, revealing the magic where history, nature, and gastronomy merge.
Enjoy a fantastic New Year's holiday with an amazing culinary journey at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An.here!
