“My mission is to showcase the best of British dining to the world, so being able to expand into Vietnam while scratching the itch of a casual concept is a dream for me,” the 38-year-old shared, adding that Vietnam has always been “at the top of my travel list. I love the people, the culture and the vibrant food scene.”
The new restaurant will offer a take on a cuisine virtually unrepresented in Vietnam, he said. Albion is an ancient name for Britain and “reflects the pride I hold for British heritage”, which is “woven throughout our menu and the ambience we’ve crafted through textiles, fixtures and sound”. The restaurant’s 60-seat dining room “blends antique and modern furniture, with rich wallpapers and a variety of textures adding depth to the space”, as well as marble countertops, wooden panels and a carefully preserved “historic British bar as the focal point”.
Although that may sound traditional “on paper”, “my culinary philosophy is to modernise British fare and make it beautiful”, so diners will be “delightfully surprised”, he added.
Expect “fresh, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients”, many of which are “from organic farms in Dalat, alongside select premium produce from around the world. We also feature standout fish and shellfish from Japan, all served in a beautifully simple and refined way”.
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