Dining/Drinking

Wafaifo resort dining entertainment news: In Vietnam, this new property (opening in October), has unveiled a range of remarkable food, drink, branding and entertainment options to transform the dining scene in the famous UNESCO heritage city.

Wafaifo Resort Hoi An – an independent, boutique resort – is set to be known for its illuminated ‘dancing’ water fountain in front of the lobby. The fountain will be lit up and visible to passersby and guests in the evening in the resort’s Bang Huu coffee outlet, outdoor terrace, and the Xua & Nay (Before & Now) bistro.

Many culinary creations at Xua & Nay will be created on the resort’s Josper Grill, the only one in central Vietnam. The grill is renowned for giving a unique charcoal-infused flavour to freshly cooked meats, seafood and vegetables.

The resort will have its own ’TASTE by Wafaifo’ brand which will act as a mark of quality for Pedro Luis wines from Spain, Pilsner and IPA beers, fruit juices, Savall chocolates from nearby Danang, pastries, and light bites such as dried mangoes, nuts and more. Locally-sourced food and drinks with the ‘Taste’ branding will be available as takeaway options and for delivery, as well as for in-house diners.

“We aim to pleasantly surprise both international tourists and local residents with our unique mix of quality food and drink sensations and community happenings,” says Executive Chef Minh Nguyen.

Wafaifo resort dining entertainment: Swim City

Much of the social activity at the resort will take place at the resort’s Swim City ‘entertain you’ activities zone. Guests and local residents can expect informal dining around the pool, DJ sounds, the Ra, Khoi bar (with six draft beers, four of them craft), an eight-seat private cinema, televised sporting events and occasions, and a kids’ club with indoor and outdoor areas.

The covered alfresco terrace in front of the hotel is also expected to attract visitors from lunch to late night to enjoy Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Western and vegetarian bento platters while watching the water fountain show, which will be illuminated in the evenings.

The Bang Huu coffee outlet in the lobby has also been designed as an informal social hub and community meeting place. There will be specialty coffees, teas and cakes by Pastry Chef Thinh, as well as the bento option and views of the water fountain.

Menus without borders

The Xua & Nay urban bistro will feature menus without borders and will be the lifestyle resort’s main dining outlet. It will offer dry aged meats, fermentation techniques, a mixology bar, a DJ booth, a terrace view of the water fountain show, and a private dining table for personal meals arranged by Chef Minh.

The dining options at the new resort reflect Hoi An’s heritage, says Mikkel Krantz, Commercial Director at Wafaifo.

“The diverse food and beverage choices at Wafaifo Resort are inspired by Hoi An’s historical role as a melting pot of influences from across Vietnam, Asia, Europe and Arabia. We are proud to continue that tradition, but with a modern twist,” he says.

About Wafaifo Resort, Hoi An

Privately owned, the resort, Hoi An is a new boutique hotel in Hoi An UNESCO-listed heritage city of Hoi An, Quang Nam province, central Vietnam. [Wafaifo derives from “Faifo” an ancient name for Hoi An and the historical role of “water” in the city’s maritime heritage.] The resort opens on 11 October 2024. When fully operational, the 134-room and suite urban resort will feature an all-day dining restaurant, pool bar, DJ booth, coffee shop, cinema, 20-seat VIP restaurant, 24 hour room service, and 160 sqm of modern event space. There will be a 25 x 6-metre pool, eight-seat private cinema, club lounge, kids’ outdoor playground, spa room, sauna, gym, retail lobby shop, free parking, guests bicycles and free WiFi.