# Event Details

- **Event Name**: THE MERCHANT DINNER DUET | Honour Tradition - Celebrate Inspiration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ONE-NIGHT-ONLY DINING EXPERIENCE CELEBRATING VIETNAM’S CULINARY HERITAGE.

Join us at Namia River Retreat for an unforgettable four-hands dinner that bridges cultures, honours local ingredients and reimagines Vietnamese cuisine for an evening of renewed culinary discovery.
Inspired by the Flavours & Beyond TV series, Chef Benoît Chaigneau and Chef Thu Lê unite for a one-night-only dining experience celebrating Vietnam’s culinary heritage. From Hoi An’s home-style traditions to modern fish sauce infusions, each dish tells a story of flavour, memory, and creativity. This dialogue between French flair and Vietnamese spirit is curated by your discerning host for the evening, Chi Phan.

Time: 18:30 - 21:00, on 6th December 2025
Venue: The Merchant, Namia River Retreat, Hoi An

Set Menu - VND 1,500,000 nett
Set Menu with Ve De Di Pairing Tasters - VND 2,200,000 nett

Other Information:
15% off other beverages
Children 6 - 11 years old: 50% off full price 
Children under 6: Complimentary

An intimate evening celebrating connection, craft, and the beauty of shared discovery.

Kindly RSVP to reserve your seat via:
Email: Book@namiariverretreat.com
Tel: +84 (0) 235 3969 888 

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YOUR HOSTS

Chef Benoît Chaigneau 
With over 20 years in the culinary world and hundreds of visits to Michelin-starred restaurants, French chef and TV host Benoît Chaigneau brings a global perspective to Vietnamese cuisine. Fascinated by fish sauce, he founded ChuBen Fish Sauce, which represented Vietnam at Osaka’s World Food Exhibition 2025. Chef Benoît celebrates tradition through innovation, blending Vietnamese heritage with global influences to create new stories of flavour.

Chef Thu Lê
A daughter of Hoi An and Executive Chef at Namia River Retreat, Chef Thu Lê returned home after years abroad to honour her roots. Her cuisine balances tradition and creativity, showcasing local ingredients through a refined, seasonal approach. Together with Chef Ben, she reimagines the beloved flavours of Central Vietnam with modern techniques, crafting a dialogue between past and present, where every dish is a memory lovingly reborn.

Chi Phan
Having lived a jetsetter lifestyle for over two decades, Chi Phan brings a global eye to her love of Vietnamese traditions. Inspired by her collaboration with Chef Ben on Flavours & Beyond, she created this dining journey to celebrate food as storytelling and creative expression.

More details: https://namiariverretreat.com/the-merchant-dinner-duet-6th-december-2025/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danang/the-merchant-dinner-duet-|-honour-tradition-celebrate-inspiration/200029228503202
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, exhibitions, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 101

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Danang
- **state**: VN
- **country**: Vietnam
- **location**: 232 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An, Vietnam 51000
- **lat**: 15.87573
- **long**: 108.34786
- **full address**: 232 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An, Vietnam 51000, 216 Đường Trần Nhân Tông, Phường Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Việt Nam, Danang, Vietnam

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is THE MERCHANT DINNER DUET | Honour Tradition - Celebrate Inspiration being held?
  - **A:** THE MERCHANT DINNER DUET | Honour Tradition - Celebrate Inspiration takes place on Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm at 232 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An, Vietnam 51000, 216 Đường Trần Nhân Tông, Phường Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Việt Nam, Danang, Vietnam.
- **Q**: Who is organizing THE MERCHANT DINNER DUET | Honour Tradition - Celebrate Inspiration?
  - **A:** THE MERCHANT DINNER DUET | Honour Tradition - Celebrate Inspiration is organized by Namia River Retreat.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** THE MERCHANT DINNER DUET | Honour Tradition - Celebrate Inspiration is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Danang, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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