Colorful cultural imprints in the heritage city of Hoi An
Hoi An is one of the famous ancient towns on the tourist map of Vietnam. Looking at the typical tiled roofs and yellow walls, we always have the feeling that time here has stopped forever from the previous centuries, when Hoi An was still a bustling and bustling port city. In the days of the feudal era, this small trading port along the Thu Bon River was once a gateway to welcome many merchants from all over the world, from Japan, China, India and Europe. Therefore, in addition to the cultural heritage of Vietnam, Hoi An also carries indelible marks crystallized from countless cultures, which are still evident in the architecture, lifestyle, language and especially the local cuisine.
Hoi An's famous Cao Lau dish is a creative fusion of three cultures: Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese.
Capturing this unique cultural color, tourist destinations, hotels and resorts here have made every effort to help visitors immerse themselves in a Hoi An that is deeply Vietnamese, but still full of vibrant diversity. In particular, Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An has emerged as a typical example of honoring and elevating the quintessence of Hoi An culture to global visitors, in which cuisine in particular is a top strength, receiving many compliments from tourists and experts when mentioning this resort. Not only enhancing the richness and openness inherent in local cuisine, Vietnamese culinary art in general is also delicately combined by the chefs of Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An with other cuisines from East to West, creating a vibrant and attractive palette for visitors.
Culinary innovations expand cultural experiences at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An
The cuisine of the Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An resort has always been a reason for visitors to come back again. Every year, every season, Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An always brings a completely new experience. It can be a special menu with local ingredients and gifts that only appear seasonally, a culinary theme inspired by another country, or more spectacularly, a seamless experience from cuisine to culture during festivals such as Christmas and New Year.
But from the end of 2023, the culinary world at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An will not only stop at seasonal experiences, but also undergo a comprehensive change with new chefs, expansion and innovation 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, helmed by Chef Alex Moranda. Originally from Spain, Alex is steeped in 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 perfectionist, whose dedication to the smallest details is evident because “every meal is an opportunity to create new memories with loved ones”.
Lotus Leaf Restaurant – one of the familiar names at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An, will also have a spectacular rebirth under the direction of new chef, Thomas Remy. Still an elegant space with meals by the pool, but the dishes of Lotus Leaf will now be a seamless blend of French culinary sophistication and Vietnamese soul. The French-Indochinese influence on each dish echoes the story of ancient trade routes, royal banquets and culinary heritage from the golden age of old.
The flavors of familiar Vietnamese dishes at La Sen restaurant will now be elevated with the combination of French culinary quintessence.
A new addition to the Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An team is Saif Siddiqui, Director of Food and Beverage. An experienced chef who has worked for Four Seasons from Mumbai to the Maldives, Saif will bring his undying passion to Cafe Nam Hai, reimagining it as a fine Indian restaurant. His curiosity and love for diverse cultures and cuisines promises to transform the dining experience at Cafe Nam Hai into a journey of discovery of India’s culinary heritage.
The upgrade of Cafe Nam Hai restaurant is the resort's response to the enthusiastic love of visitors for Indian food in recent times.
Representing the new chef team at Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Mr. Saif Siddiqui shared more about the Resort’s vision: “It’s not just about food – it’s about stories, tradition and innovation. Each dish is a mosaic of global flavors, reflecting the experiences gleaned from each of our personal journeys of discovery and Hoi An’s timeless heritage, and of course enriched with fresh, seasonal, local ingredients.”
The new chef team joining Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An: Alex Moranda, Thomas Remy, Saif Siddiqui (from left).
At Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An, talented chefs not only bring world-class expertise and cooking techniques, but also evoke new stories, traditions and culinary art. With abundant ingredients from the vegetable and herb farm and culinary academy right on the resort's premises, talented chefs here promise to bring unique culinary experiences, opening up the magic when history, nature and cuisine merge.
Enjoy a holiday with a wonderful culinary journey this New Year with Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi Anhere!
