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The new all day Ocean Bistro wellness menu at TIA Wellness Resort’s restaurant balances creative plant-based cuisine with fresh ocean-caught bounty. It is a complete overhaul of the previous offering, with new menu items accounting for 80% of the menu, while staying true to an overall culinary wellness philosophy that prioritises nutritious, flavourful and real food.
Ocean Bistro cuisine
Each dish is given a wellness rating on the menu under the resort’s ‘Eat Light, Feel Bright’ philosophy, so guests can make informed decisions when choosing their meal. The scale ranges from 1-10, with most dishes scoring under five.
Lighter dishes include a number of the plant-based and seafood options, such as the Probiotic Power Bowl in the new Vitality Bowls section, a gut-nourishing blend of tempeh, brown rice, beets, cauliflower, rocket, pickled capsicum, cabbage, walnuts and cucumber pickles; and Banh Mi Chay, a vegan version of Banh Mi that uses a mushroom pate and sauteed shiitakes, among other vegetables.
“We believe that wellness is about balance and not about being restrictive,” explained GM Ramon Imper. “With that in mind, we also offer more indulgent menu items that still use the best ingredients and whole foods.”
Ocean Bistro cuisine
Examples of dishes that fall on the higher end of the scale include artisan beef burgers.
The new menu also balances western additions, such as the creative power burgers including a Prawn Charcoal Burger and a selection of pasta dishes, along with local Vietnamese favourites. The Soulful Noodles selection includes Cao Lau, in a pork or plant-based version.
“All our soulful Vietnamese noodle dishes are available in plant-based options,” added Ramon. “When designing our menus it was important to us that those who follow a plant-based diet were able to taste the traditional and famous flavours of Vietnam. We have put a lot of thought and effort into our vegan offerings.”
A range of tapas style dishes, ideal for sharing, have been added from the Wholesome Bites section of the menu to Seafood Nibbles, with choices like calamari and scallops. There is also an Elemental Grill section including lobster and squid.
Sweet endings include a Coconut Sundae with coconut nice cream and fresh tropical fruits, and a Salted Peanut Butter Bar. All dishes have no added sugar and instead draw their sweetness from natural sources.
Ocean Bistro dishes
Prices range from VND 95,000 – VND 890,000 with the average cost of dinner for two at VND 1,400,000.
There are a range of new set menus as well.
Situated along the picturesque coastline of Da Nang, this wellness resort offers all-encompassing wellness, rather than just relaxation, out of a resort stay. The oceanfront oasis has a tailored wellbeing approach, based on each guest’s needs. Holistic offerings range from wellness-inclusive stays, with two treatments included per night, to creating personalized retreat programs inclusive of wellness cuisine.
