Dining

We could talk about food and drinks all day long as it is nothing new for us to devote every holiday to spoiling ourselves rotten. As Hoi An is such a great place to explore both the traditional and new cuisines of Vietnam, we believe it is unnecessary to have a full-time restaurant in Heron House. That being said, if you just give us the word, our staff is always keen to make personal arrangements for an unforgettable dinner for you here. We can organize a wide range of dining experience in the villa upon request, whether it is a fun BBQ in the garden, a visit to the local market followed by cooking classes for the best Vietnamese food, hearty meals prepared by ‘Chef’ Loïc, or even special dinners presented by some of the best chefs in town. Even if you just wish to order in some wood-fired pizzas to eat under the stars while watching a movie, we say “Why Not?”

As for the rest of the day, our staff will always be happy to fix you tidbits of Vietnamese snacks and generous drinks whether you are chilling out by the swimming pool or joining a late-night board game tournament. Our mad scientists have also devoted considerable time (and their personal health) to developing one of the most creative gin-tonic and cocktail menus in town for you to try. We also try to stock an extensive wine list of varieties from all over the world that are guaranteed to be the best prices in town and suited for all tastes. However, if you just so happen to have a craving for something specific to make your holiday a little nicer that we don’t have in stock, just let us know in advance and we can try to make arrangements for you.

And since we always love to learn and experiment with new recipes, if you have some special dishes or drinks that you think would be perfect for Heron House, then please feel free to share them with us so we can name them after you and add them into our selection!

Sample Menus:

(So many years, soo many swollen bellies….)

The Modern Vietnamese Seafood 5 course Meal

Canapes:
o Eel pho quon rolls with cucumber, pineapple, lettuce, dill and
lumpfish caviar
o Vietnamese Summer Rolls with shrimp, greens, rice noodles, and
quail egg omelette
▪ Served with fresh cashew nut yogurt dipping sauce

Salad:

Banana Flower Salad with mint, burrata, and roasted crushed
almonds with raspberry vinegar pearls to finish

Palette cleanser:

Le Trou Normande lime sorbet with Sampan 54% Rhum

Mains:
o Fish Papillote: Mango wrapped fresh sea fish stuffed with cilantro
and lemongrass in foil then BBQed
o Coconut sticky rice
o Stir fried morning glory with oyster sauce, sesame seeds, garlic,
and flambeed Hokkaido scallops
• Dessert:
o Che Choi Vietnamese banana pudding with Marou chocolate,
shredded fresh coconut, and candied walnuts


*Total price is 90 euro per guest based on 4 adult covers for tailoured 5 course experience

The Heavy Greek Lunch

Starters/Mezedhes:
Olives
Bread
Tzatziki
Roasted Aubergine salad with almonds
Goats milk feta

BBQ:
Ouzo Flambeed Halloumi
Chicken souvlaki skewers
Grilled courgettes

Main:
Horiatiki (Greek peasant salad with cows milk feta)
Lamb casserole with graviera bechamel on top

Dessert:
Chocolate Mosaiko with candied kumquats

*Total price is 56 euro per guest based on 7 adult covers for a true Hellenic experience

Mambo Italiano Fresh Italian Family Dinner with home made tagliatelle

Salata:

Caprese Salata with fresh burrata, organic basil, & deep fried capers

Secondi:
Home made fresh Tagliatelle Pasta Zimino

(with abalone, calamari, shrimp, Hokkaido scallops, salmon caviar and wilted greens)

Dessert:

Creamy Honey Mouse with fresh mangoes
& Banana Flambeed in Sampan 54% Rhum

*Total price is 80 euro per guest based on 2 adults and 4 big kids in need of comfort food

The Big Meaty Viet BBQ

Starter: 

    • Fried Hanoi Nem with fresh herbs and lettuce
    • Vietnamese vegetarian Pho Cuon Rolls with Crispy Tofu, greens & Mushrooms
    • Dipping Sauces:
      • Home made chili mayonaise
      • Sweet chili sauce of fish sauce, lime juice, salt & pepper

Salad:

  • Banana Flower Salad with mint, feta, and roasted crushed almonds with raspberry vinegar finish

Mains:

  • Vietnamese mixed grill
    • BBQ Viet style Galician acorn fed pork pressa
    • BBQ slow marinated Duck breasts with Sampan Molasses glaze on the skin
    • BBQ chicken drummettes with special local kick
  • Aubergines with straw mushrooms, brown sauce, roasted pine nuts, and truffle essence
  • Coconut sticky rice with sesame seeds and soft coconut meat
  • Lemongrass butter slow cooked corn on the cobb

Dessert:

  • Che Chuoi with Marou chocolate, homemade candied walnuts, and fresh coconut meat

*Total price is 65 euro per guest based on 6 Adult carnivores and 1 Vegetarian

The Eerily Quiet Lobster Night…

Starter:

Fresh crab pho cuon roll with fish roe garnish and signature cashew nut dipping sauce

Salad:

Slow cooked calamari and glass noodle salad with burrata and balsamic crema glaze

Main Course:

Fresh BBQed Vietnamese lobster with lemongrass garlic infused butter drizzle

Twice cooked sweet potatoes served with fresh chili mayonaise

3 hour slow cooked corn on the cobb

Dessert:

Che Chuoi with Marou chocolate, homemade candied walnuts, and fresh coconut meat

*56 euro per guest based on 8 hungry diners

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