INTRODUCTION TO THE CUISINE AT ZANNIER BÃI SAN HÔ 

The dining experience at Làng Chài is a modern take on a traditional Vietnamese ‘fishing village’ sitting at the edge of the resort’s private coral bay. Guests can dine morning, noon and night just steps away from the sea. Drawing from local architecture, built in wood, on stilts and with thatched roofs, the grill, restaurant and bar are styled on traditional fishing huts with a laid-back atmosphere.  

Làng Chài’s menu concept is simple: serving the best quality fish and seafood from neighbouring Xuan Canh fish market, cooked in classic and simple Vietnamese ways, with accents of Mediterranean flavour. All fish and shellfish is caught sustainably by local fisherman using traditional methods.   

During the day, a barbecue hut serves wood-fired dishes and pizzas and a “Banh mi” station offers a contemporary twist on traditional Vietnamese sandwiches. As night falls, dinner at Làng Chài is an extraordinary setting to enjoy panoramic sea views and the cooling ocean breeze. Small plates include Stir Fired Whole Crab, Steamed Phu Yen Bay Vongole and BBQ Razor Clams. While an ever-changing line-up of whole fresh fish, gilled steamed or fried to taste, feature on the main course menu.  

Perched atop of the hill Nhà Ở is the resort’s day-to-night epicentre, with views of the South East Sea stretching beyond the main reception, infinity pool and Ham Bar. The large air-conditioned dining room is designed with conviviality in mind, Nhà Ở meaning ‘lively house’. Minimalist interiors are dotted with Indochine antiques and local craft furniture.  

 Sun-kissed mornings combine a lavish buffet of local Vietnamese specialties with international favourites including organic eggs a-la-carte and healthy plant-based dishes and juices. For lunch, menus cater to lighter tastes of Southeast Asian cuisine from Vietnamese dumplings and noodles, to fresh sashimi or maki rolls. Classic pizzas and pasta dishes are also served.  

 Dinner showcases the fresh and vibrant flavours of the local Phu Yen region including a selection of Vietnamese ‘hot pots’ to share. Guests are encouraged to make their own ‘hot pot’ at the table, cooking their choice of ingredients in a delicious broth, for example Lau Canh chua – a sour hot-pot soup made from fish and homegrown vegetables.  

 Ham Bar serves old-world cocktails and evokes the feeling of a French-style gentleman’s club in the Indochine era through its stylish interiors. Leather lamps, green marble, antiques from the Tonkin and Conchinchina regions of Vietnam add to the intimate setting of the 12-seat speak-easy bar.  

Over the last ten years, Zannier Hotels has pioneered a new era of progressive luxury hospitality, rooted in a philosophy of ‘Simple Mastery’. Design drawn from traditions, experience rooted in cultural discovery, authentic cuisine and complete focus on guest’s wellbeing have become the signature hallmarks for Zannier Hotels around the world.

Today, Zannier Hotels embraces a collection of 5 hotels, resorts, lodges and private residences in Europe, Africa and Asia. The journey and desire to share unforgettable moments continues with a further two hotels in Mexico opening by 2023.

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