Luxe Resort Feasts

These luxurious resorts have up their game by offering unique fine dining experiences.

- AMY VAN

Beyond the pristine beaches, nature walks and stunning sunsets, these sprawling resorts in Vietnam and Thailand are pampering guests with one-of-a-kind fine dining feasts. Housed in uniquely designed buildings, La Maison 1888 in Danang and Hom in Phuket offer stellar experiences. The chefs in the respective restaurants deftly incorporate fresh local ingredients in their well-executed creations. And the tasting menus are topped with exquisite wines and gracious service.

French finesse with Vietnamese influence

Your memorable dining experience at Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort starts when a specially designed funicular transports you from the top of the mountain to a charming villa flanked by lush greenery.

You step off and make your way into the fine dining French restaurant – La Maison 1888. The beautiful light-filled interiors inspired by the French colonial era is designed by the famous Bill Bensley. You are then ushered to your linen-clad table for a grand feast prepared by the brigade of chefs.

The elegant cuisine here is conceived by world-renowned Chef Pierre Gagnaire and executed by his talented team. “Today my chef (Florian Stein) and I try to source for the finest products including local ingredients such as vegetables from Da Lat. We also use some products from abroad, but it is not always that simple to maintain the quality,” says Gagnaire, who was in Danang in July this year.

“Why do we use local ingredients? It is important for cultural reasons and it’s a matter of honesty. It is important to create connection with the locals as it is the least that we can do and a way to show respect,” adds the culinary heavyweight who runs multiple Michelin-starred establishments worldwide.