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THE MERCHANT
DINNER DUET<\/h2>\n

One-night-only dining experience celebrating Vietnam\u2019s culinary heritage.<\/p>\n

HONOUR TRADITION – INSPIRING FUTURE<\/span>:<\/span><\/h6>\n

Join us at Namia River Retreat for an unforgettable four-hands dinner that bridges cultures, honours local ingredients and reimagines Vietnamese cuisine for an evening of renewed culinary discovery.<\/span><\/p>\n


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WHAT AWAITS YOU<\/b>:<\/span><\/h6>\n
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\u2022 A one-night-only dinner celebrating Vietnamese fish sauce reinterpretations<\/div>\n
\u2022 Creations inspired by the Flavours & Beyond TV series on Vietnam Today<\/div>\n
\u2022 Immersive storytelling by Chi Phan and Creative Chef Benoit (founder of ChuBen fish sauce, the premium brand chosen by Michelin-starred chefs)<\/div>\n
\u2022 Familiar dishes, reimagined by Executive Chef Thu L\u00ea, a proud Hoianian<\/div>\n
\u2022 Pairing menu featuring Ve De Di spirits, creatively crafted<\/div>\n
\u2022 A social gathering shared with fellow food lovers and curious palates<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Time:<\/span>\u00a018:30 – 21:00, on 6th December 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue:<\/span>\u00a0The Merchant Restaurant<\/a>,\u00a0Namia River Retreat, Hoi An<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Value per person:<\/span><\/h6>\n

\u27a4\u00a0<\/span>Set Menu – VND 1,500,000 nett<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27a4\u00a0<\/span>Set Menu with Ve De Di Pairing Tasters – VND 2,200,000 nett<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Information:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

– 15% off other beverages<\/p>\n

– Children 6 – 11 years old: 50% off full price\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Children under 6: Complimentary<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>An intimate evening celebrating connection, craft, and the beauty of shared discovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR HOSTS<\/b><\/h6>\n
\u27a4\u00a0<\/span>Chef Beno\u00eet Chaigneau\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n
With over 20 years in the culinary world and hundreds of visits to Michelin-starred restaurants, French chef and TV host Beno\u00eet Chaigneau brings a global perspective to Vietnamese cuisine. Fascinated by fish sauce, he founded ChuBen Fish Sauce, which represented Vietnam at Osaka\u2019s World Food Exhibition 2025. Chef Beno\u00eet celebrates tradition through innovation, blending Vietnamese heritage with global influences to create new stories of flavour.<\/span><\/h6>\n
\u27a4\u00a0<\/span>Chef Thu Le<\/span><\/h6>\n
A daughter of Hoi An and Executive Chef at Namia River Retreat, Chef Thu L\u00ea returned home after years abroad to honour her roots. Her cuisine balances tradition and creativity, showcasing local ingredients through a refined, seasonal approach. Together with Chef Ben, she reimagines the beloved flavours of Central Vietnam with modern techniques, crafting a dialogue between past and present, where every dish is a memory lovingly reborn.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u27a4\u00a0<\/span>Chi Phan<\/span><\/h6>\n
Having lived a jetsetter lifestyle for over two decades, Chi Phan brings a global eye to her love of Vietnamese traditions. Inspired by her collaboration with Chef Ben on Flavours & Beyond, she created this dining journey to celebrate food as storytelling and creative expression.<\/span><\/div>\n
For Reservations:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Kindly RSVP to reserve your seat<\/span><\/p>\n

Email: Book@namiariverretreat.com |\u00a0Tel: +84 (0) 235 3969 888\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Special Offer<\/b>:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Enjoy an exclusive privilege with one complimentary Dinner Duet per booking when you reserve your stay with us.<\/p>\n

– Booking period: 20 November \u2013 6 December 2025<\/p>\n

– Stay period: 6 December 2025<\/p>\n

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*Terms and conditions apply.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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