RIVERSIDE DINNER DUET & THE DUET COOKING CLASS
A French-Vietnamese Dialogue with Michelin-Selected Chef Olivier Corti.
The Dinner Duet: An Immersive Culinary Journey
On 01 May 2026, The Merchant Restaurant hosts an exclusive gastronomic encounter between Guest Chef Olivier Corti of the Michelin-selected Le Comptoir and Chef Viet Pham of Namia River Retreat.
Brought together by a shared respect for ingredients and place, this collaboration unfolds as a dialogue between the heritage of France and the spirit of Hoi An, where memory, culture, and craft meet at the table..
WHAT AWAITS YOU:
– A one-night-only 5-course Dinner Duet
– A menu shaped by the land and water of Quang Nam — from fresh seafood to herbs grown in alluvial soil
– A thoughtful culinary dialogue between Guest Chef Olivier Corti and Chef Viet Pham
– Immersive storytelling by Chi Phan, adding a deeper narrative layer to the evening
– An intimate riverside setting, shared with fellow food lovers
PROGRAMME
➤30 April 2026 – The Duet Cooking Class
From 11:30 to 13:30
The Duet Cooking Class offers a hands-on prelude, bringing both chefs together in the kitchen ahead of the dinner the following day.
A walk through Namia’s herb garden, followed by a hands-on cooking class exploring Pâté chaud, where Chef Olivier’s French-inspired pastry meets Chef Viet’s Vietnamese interpretation. Concludes with a relaxed lunch with both chefs.
– Price: VND 1,500,000 nett per person
➤01 May 2026 – Dinner Duet
From 18:30 to 21:00
A 5-course degustation led by Chef Olivier Corti and Chef Viet Pham, with optional wine pairing by Myriam Moretto.
– Price:
VND 2,800,000 nett per person (without alcohol)
VND 3,800,000 nett per person (with wine pairing)
– Location: The Merchant Restaurant, Namia River Retreat, 232 Tran Nhan Tong, Hoi An
An intimate evening by the river, where two culinary traditions meet through a shared respect for ingredients, memory, and place.
YOUR HOSTS
➤ Guest Chef Olivier Corti of Michelin-selected Le Comptoir
Born in Lyon — the culinary heart of France, Chef Olivier views food as a vessel for memory and heritage. His cooking is guided not only by technique but also by a deep desire to translate emotions, places, and stories onto each plate through his personal, expressive sensibility.
➤ Chef Viet Pham of Namia River Retreat
➤ Chi Phan
BOOK NOW:
Kindly RSVP to reserve your seat
Email: book@merchanthoian.com
Hotline: 0235 3969 888
