Food and Beverages

Ask any chef in Vietnam and you'll learn that Vietnamese food is touted as “the nouvelle cuisine in Asia”. Hailed as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world,  a delightful meal will consist rice, wheat and legumes, a considerable amount of fresh herbs and vegetables, little oil and meat as a condiment rather than a main course. 

Although there are various distinct cultures from the north, south and central regions, rice and noodle is the mainstay in Vietnamese diet. Complete with fresh vegetables and herbs,  additional ingredients will consists a platter of cucumbers, bean threads, slices of hot pepper, basil, coriander, mint and an assortment of herbs that add to the contrasting flavours and varied textures.

Meats that are commonly used in Vietnamese recipes include pork, chicken, shrimp and an array of seafood. Although beef is not commonly used, Pho is a famous dish, a rice noodle soup with thinly sliced beef served with lime, basil, sprouts and pepper as condiments.

The lively and spicy flavours of Vietnamese curries using rich coconut milk are influenced by the Cambodia, Thailand and India. 

Whether it sweet or savoury; spicy or bitter. MICE planners appreciate the quality of Vietnamese cuisine as exotic, delicate and delicious. Hailed as one of the most favourite cuisines in the world, Vietnamese dishes provide a variety of recipes that entices and seduces even the most discerning taste buds.

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