Hoi An at Shangri-La Dubai captures the calm spirit of Vietnam with a space that is both comfortable and thoughtful. The venue features terracotta walls, soft lantern light, and blue-shuttered windows offering a glimpse of the outdoors.
Besides the regular menu, Hoi An also hosts a fun Hanoi Social Brunch on weekends with sharing plates inspired by the bustling street food of Hanoi. During the week, there’s a Business Lunch with tasty Vietnamese and Sichuan dishes perfect for a quick meal.
With Vietnamese staff ensuring authenticity, the team provides welcoming, attentive service that lets the food and atmosphere shine. My dining partner and I sat by one of those blue-shuttered windows, soaking in the calm atmosphere as we enjoyed our meal.
The highlights
Once settled into our seats, with the help of our server, we chose our dishes from an extensive menu. The first to arrive was the Vietnamese sharing platter, bringing all the comforting starters together on one plate: bright, crunchy summer spring rolls filled with tiger prawns, mango, and fresh herbs; rich pan-seared duck foie gras drizzled with black fig reduction and confit kumquat; crispy seafood spring rolls packed with shrimp, crab, and shiitake mushrooms; and chicken satay and vegetable spring rolls served alongside classic peanut and sweet chili sauces. It was a satisfying way to experience a range of dishes on one plate. Next up, the fresh, tangy Papaya salad with shredded green papaya, lime, fish sauce, and roasted peanuts added a welcome contrast.
The Pho was warm and comforting, featuring silky rice noodles and tender Angus beef slices swimming in a fragrant broth infused with Thai basil and spring onion. For mains, Wok-fried prawns were tossed with garlic, soy, and a hint of kaffir lime, filling the dish with robust aromas. The Wok-fried chicken burst with colour from capsicums and bright red chillies, while tender chicken was enlivened by fragrant lemongrass and spring onions in a sauce that delivered a kick without overpowering heat. To pair with our mains, we opted for the Prawn fried rice wrapped in lotus leaf, fragrant and subtly sweet, with pineapple and XO sauce tying the dish together.
For dessert, Sweet Memory was a glossy chocolate treat paired with a zingy berry compote, offering a perfect light finish to the meal.
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