New Menu With French Flair Sets Vietnamese Ingredients Centre Stage at The Colonial

New Menu With French Flair Sets Vietnamese Ingredients Centre Stage at The Colonial

By Nishang Narayan

Published on April 2, 2025

The Colonial restaurant at The Anam Cam Ranh has unveiled an exciting six-course degustation menu that fuses Vietnamese ingredients with French culinary techniques. Curated by the resort’s Executive Chef Duy Anh Nguyen, the new menu celebrates Vietnam's distinct flavors while presenting them with French finesse.

An Unforgettable Culinary Journey

Guests are welcomed into a setting with an open kitchen, a grand piano, and a courtyard adorned with lush gardens, setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The menu begins with a creative amuse-bouche featuring giant clam with sausage, daikon jams, and salmon roe, alongside Vietnamese beef tartare with caramelised cashew, crispy garlic, and betel leaf.

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Following the appetizer, the entrée showcases salted mackerel served with a fermented star fruit broth, garnished with chrysanthemum and coriander oil, offering a perfect balance of sour and aromatic flavors. The first main course brings a 14-day dry-aged duck breast paired with pumpkin flower, black apple amazake, and brown butter fermented tofu sauce, offering complex textures and rich, savory flavors.

For a refreshing palate cleanser, mango and passion fruit sorbet with oolong tea cordial and yellow raisin is served before the second main dish: a luxurious 150-day dry-aged Black Angus tenderloin accompanied by eggplant puree, homemade chili and basil beef jus, and Vietnamese ST25 fragrant rice with corn and green beans.

To finish, a delightful dessert of Tahini ice cream with sesame chips, caramelised hajikami, and coconut milk sauce is paired with a delicate Nha Trang tofu pudding, providing the perfect sweet finale to the meal.

Wine Pairing for a Perfect Complement

For those looking to elevate their experience, the menu offers an optional wine pairing, featuring wines from Australia, France, and Italy, selected to complement each course and enhance the flavors of this innovative fusion feast.

A Nod to Vietnam’s Rich Culinary Heritage

Chef Duy Anh Nguyen shared his excitement about the new menu, saying:

"Vietnamese cuisine is renowned the world over for its distinct flavour combinations thanks to vibrant ingredients such as aromatic herbs, spices, and sauces. Our new menu celebrates these combinations and contrasting textures with an undeniable French influence."

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The Colonial’s Unique Dining Experience

With its Indochine-inspired design, The Colonial specializes in modern European and French dishes infused with Vietnamese nuances, providing a premium fine dining experience. The restaurant transforms into the club lounge for guests of premium suites and villas during the day, offering a relaxed yet refined setting before transitioning to an elegant dining space at night.

The Anam Cam Ranh, recently listed as one of Fodor’s Finest Hotels for 2025, continues to set a high standard in luxury hospitality, offering not only exceptional dining but also a host of world-class amenities, including a beachfront location, luxurious villas, pools, spas, and more.

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For reservations or further details, visit www.theanam.com, email info.cr@theanam.com, or call +(84) 258 398 9499.

About The Anam Group

After debuting The Anam Cam Ranh in 2017, The Anam Group expanded its portfolio with the opening of The Anam Mui Ne in January 2023 and the Axi Plaza convention centre in April 2024. The group combines Indochine charm with modern luxury, offering an extraordinary blend of colonial-era aesthetics and attentive Vietnamese service.

The Anam Cam Ranh boasts 77 villas, 136 rooms, and extensive luxury amenities. With another property, The Anam Mui Ne, already making waves in southern Vietnam, the group is carving out its place as a leader in luxury hospitality on Vietnam’s scenic coastline.


Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Unveils Mizuwari Series Inspired by Samurai Virtues

Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Unveils Mizuwari Series Inspired by Samurai Virtues

By Hariharan U

Published on August 25, 2026

Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel has unveiled the Mizuwari Series, a new collection of seven signature cocktails inspired by the Japanese tradition of Mizuwari, meaning “cut with water,” and the seven virtues of the Samurai.

Rooted in the principles of balance, restraint and refinement, the new beverage concept combines bold flavours, subtle dilution and considered craftsmanship. Each cocktail is designed around a distinct virtue, translating elements of Japanese philosophy into a contemporary drinking experience.

The collection features Makoto, Chu, Ikigai, Rei, Jin, Yu and Meiyo, with each creation offering its own flavour profile and personality.

The journey begins with Makoto – Honesty & Sincerity, combining vodka, Aperol, yuzu lime and fizz. Chu – Duty & Loyalty brings together bourbon whisky, lime, sesame and Angostura bitters in a characterful highball.

Ikigai – The Secret to a Long & Happy Life combines gin, cherry cordial, hibiscus and sparkling elements, while Rei – Beauty in Imperfection takes a more unexpected approach with vodka, pickled ginger, kaffir lime, cucumber and watermelon.

The collection continues with Jin – Compassion, a blush-pink highball featuring gin, passion, strawberry sweet vermouth, citrus and fizz. Yu – Heroic Courage combines gin, cherry wine, Campari, lime and fizz, while Meiyo – Honour brings together white rum, pineapple, Campari and lime for a more layered profile.

Together, the seven cocktails create a beverage experience that goes beyond individual flavour combinations, inviting guests to explore the stories and virtues represented by each creation.

Through the Mizuwari Series, Zega continues to explore contemporary Japanese-inspired beverage experiences, bringing together traditional philosophy, modern mixology and thoughtful presentation. From refreshing and delicate profiles to richer and more complex combinations, the collection encourages guests to pause, discover and savour each cocktail.


The Orchid Chandigarh Celebrates Rakshabandhan with South Indian Festive Feast

The Orchid Chandigarh Celebrates Rakshabandhan with South Indian Festive Feast

By Hariharan U

Published on August 23, 2026

The Orchid Chandigarh is inviting guests to celebrate Rakshabandhan with an authentic South Indian festive dining experience at South of Vindhyas on August 28, bringing together regional flavours, family traditions and warm hospitality.

The specially curated experience is designed for families looking to mark the occasion over a festive meal, with a menu inspired by the rich culinary traditions of South India.

Guests can choose between thoughtfully curated vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, featuring classic South Indian delicacies prepared using authentic recipes and time-honoured cooking techniques. The menus are designed to offer a wholesome dining experience while showcasing the distinctive flavours of the region.

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Whether celebrating the bond between siblings, gathering with family or simply enjoying a festive meal, the Rakshabandhan offering at South of Vindhyas provides an opportunity to mark the occasion through food and togetherness.

The experience reflects the restaurant’s focus on bringing authentic regional cuisine to Chandigarh while creating memorable occasions for guests. With traditional flavours and the hospitality associated with The Orchid Chandigarh, the festive meal aims to make Rakshabandhan a special culinary celebration.

Event Details:

What: Rakshabandhan Festive Meal
Venue: South of Vindhyas, The Orchid Chandigarh
Date: August 28, 2026
Contact: +91 9056784618 / +91 9056784619 / +91 9056784617


Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Brings Chinese Hot-Pot Experience This August

Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Brings Chinese Hot-Pot Experience This August

By Hariharan U

Published on August 22, 2026

This August, Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is bringing a warm and comforting Chinese dining experience to the city with Hot-Pot: The Comfort of Togetherness, running from 17–30 August.

The experience offers guests a choice of three broths, Sichuan, Asian Mushroom and Tomato Stock. These can be paired with a selection of vegetables, meats, seafood and noodles, giving diners the option to build a hot-pot meal to their liking.

Designed for sharing, the experience is well suited for Mumbai's monsoon season and offers a relaxed way to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

With its focus on warm broths, fresh ingredients and a shared dining format, Hot-Pot: The Comfort of Togetherness adds a seasonal option to Mumbai's August dining scene

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