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Since the end of April this year, The Fan beachfront barbecue restaurant at the Furama resort has opened its doors to diners with a new look, reflecting the rich culture of the prosperous Champa kingdom and ancient Vietnam. Intending to differentiate itself from typical barbecue restaurant architecture, the designer, who is also the Deputy General Manager of the Furama resort – Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh – has infused the restaurant with the distinctive and long-standing cultural features of ancient Champa.
The unique feature of this architectural style is the roof, shaped like a Vietnamese paper fan, resting against a rough brick wall reminiscent of Champa architecture. With the perfect angle between the fan-shaped roof and the wall, along with a 180-degree open space, diners can enjoy smoky dishes with unobstructed sea views. The open design provides a sense of privacy when it's windy or rainy, yet remains cool and airy during hot summer days.
The beauty of Cham-Vietnamese architecture lies in each unique detail, reflecting the characteristics of both cultures. Upon entering the restaurant, diners are immersed in the Champa dynasty, evident on the main wall with four elaborate bas-reliefs crafted by artist Hoang Thanh Truyen – a native of Northern Vietnam with a passion for Cham architecture and culture. Under the fan-shaped roof covered with whole bamboo and rattan plywood are Hoi An lanterns, used to illuminate the space.
Colorful butterflies are cleverly hung inside the lamps, softening the harshness of the bamboo frames while swaying in the breeze, creating a cheerful atmosphere. If you look closely, the restaurant's central grill also evokes the image of the smoky stoves found in most homes in Northern Vietnam during the French colonial period. Furthermore, on the rustic cement floor, reminiscent of the traditional Vietnamese earthen and ash mixture, are frangipani flowers – a characteristic flower of Cham culture – meticulously crafted by Nguyen Thanh Son, an artisan from Furama.
Diners can enjoy over 30 grilled dishes made from imported veal and beef from Australia and the USA, Kobe beef from Japan, ribs, pork fillet, lamb, chicken, and seafood. A highlight of The Fan's culinary style is the variety of accompanying sauces, such as mushroom sauce, cheese sauce, onion mustard sauce, and black pepper sauce, creating a unique flavor for each dish.
This summer, Furama Da Nang Resort is offering a special summer package at VND 1,995,000 per person per night, for a room shared by 2 or 3 people. This price includes a buffet breakfast, daily shuttle service to Hoi An Ancient Town according to the resort's schedule, and a special swimming program for children. Guests staying two nights will receive a free airport transfer from Da Nang Airport or can spend an additional VND 300,000 per person per day (excluding check-out day) to enjoy dining services including a seafood dinner for stays of 3 nights or more. The promotion runs from May 5th to August 31st and applies to Vietnamese citizens and foreigners residing in Vietnam.
- Furama Da Nang Resort
- Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Khue My Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang
- Tel: 0511 3 847 333/888.
- E-mail:reservation@furamavietnam.com.
- government:www.furamavietnam.com.
