The first restaurant of the Hispania brand in Asia

Following the success of Hispania London (UK) and Hispania Brussels (Belgium), Hispania Nha Trang is the first restaurant of this brand in Asia. Led by a Michelin-starred chef, Hispania Nha Trang is a perfect combination of Spanish cuisine and fresh, premium Vietnamese ingredients.

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Hispania Nha Trang is the first restaurant of the high-end Spanish brand Hispania in Asia.

Mr. Ernesto Osuna - General Manager of the resort shared: “Gran Meliá Nha Trang is not just a luxury resort. With Hispania and other high-end restaurants, such as Shibui, Gran Meliá Nha Trang promises to be a high-end culinary destination in Nha Trang, contributing to the city's culinary scene”.

Unique launch event, bringing together top chefs from Spain

On the occasion of the launch of Hispania Nha Trang, Gran Meliá Nha Trang will organize two special events. The event “Date with Hispania” (Una Cita at Hispania) - a dinner party with many luxurious dishes will take place on January 13, 2024 with a limited number of guests, and “A Culinary Escapade to Spain” (A Culinary Escapade to Spain) - a weekend culinary program held only once on January 13-14, 2024 for everyone coming to Gran Meliá Nha Trang.

The launch event of Hispania Nha Trang will be attended by many famous Spanish chefs. Among them is culinary star Marcos Morán - the father of the Hispania brand and also the creator of the restaurant's menu. Marcos Morán is the fifth generation of a family with a long tradition of culinary. Since 1882, the Morán family has maintained the one-Michelin-starred restaurant Casa Gerardo, which he is currently running, famous for its pure Asturian dishes. During his career, Marcos has been awarded one Michelin star, three Soles Repsols stars (Spain's version of Michelin stars) and "Future Chef" by the International Culinary Academy. He is also the founder of the restaurant Hispania London and the Michelin-starred restaurant Hispania Brussels.

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Marcos Morán - Michelin-starred chef will be present at Hispania Nha Trang at the event on January 13

Marcos Morán is joined by Adrián Mancheño from Hispania Brussels. Adrián has also worked at many prestigious restaurants in Spain such as Casa Gerardo, Coque Madrid and Celler de Can Roca - a three-star restaurant named the World's Best Restaurant in 2013 and 2015.

The third chef to join Hispania Nha Trang is Pepe Solla from the Michelin restaurant Casa Solla. According to the Michelin Guide, Pepe Solla is “a man with hospitality in his blood” and is known for his culinary creations inspired by Galician traditions. He is a founding member of the Galician Sommeliers Association (Asociación Gallega de Sumilleres).

Also joining the culinary event is talented chef Begoña Rodrigo from Michelin-starred restaurant La Salita. Begoña Rodrigo will showcase the talent and experience she has accumulated working all over the world since starting her career at the age of 19. Begoña Rodrigo has worked at many high-end restaurants in Europe, including the two-Michelin-starred Aquarium, where she was Executive Chef.

“Hispania and its talented chefs will take diners on an exciting journey of taste through dishes and premium wines from all regions of Spain. Each dish is an impressive stop, containing stories of culture, life and culinary history of each destination. These stories will always be vividly present in our restaurant menus,” said Mr. Ernesto Osuna.

Hispania Nha Trang's menu includes signature dishes from both Hispania London and Hispania Brussels restaurants, reflecting the quintessence of Spanish cuisine while at the same time embracing new culinary trends in the Mediterranean. The restaurant's wine collection is selected from the finest Spanish wines with hundreds of years of winemaking tradition. Hispania Nha Trang's new menu for 2024 will be launched at this event.

Many culinary options at Gran Meliá Nha Trang

Gran Meliá Nha Trang Resort also has 4 other restaurants serving international cuisine ranging from Japanese to Mediterranean. A luxurious and elegant culinary destination with a simple Japanese-style design, Shibui restaurant specializes in serving sushi, teppanyaki and grilled dishes. Exploiting Nha Trang's famous rich seafood resources, the Sushi counter will serve nigiri, sashimi, maki and the Teppanyaki counter is where professional chefs will demonstrate their skills in preparing dishes right in front of diners.

Natura Restaurant is a perfect fusion of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. The trendy lobby bar Theia is named after the Greek goddess of light. Sal Pool Bar serves a variety of cocktails and refreshing drinks under the golden sunshine and tropical breeze, where guests can relax and enjoy moments of relaxation.

For more information or reservations, contact:

Tel: 0258 386 8888

Email [email protected]

Website: https://www.melia.com/vi/hotels/vietnam/nha-trang/gran-melia-nha-trang

(Source: Gran Meliá Nha Trang)