Bistro Hoi An Opens Its Doors at ELEMENTS Celebrating the Aromatic Cuisine of Vietnam’s Rich Heritage

(15 August 2025, Hong Kong) Bistro Hoi An, a culinary tribute to the fresh, fragrant flavours and diverse tastes of Vietnam, opens its doors at Civic Square in ELEMENTS, West Kowloon today, occupying a commanding two-storey space fronting the outdoor piazza, where the tantalising aromas of the country’s plentiful herbs will ignite fun-filled gatherings and private events.

Authentic dishes prepared with an innovative hand elevate Vietnam’s lively street-dining tradition, enriched by an exciting drinks menu peppered with Vietnamese spirits and exotic botanicals. Happy Hour (daily, 3pm – 8pm) is true to its name with 20% off on selected beers, wines, cocktails, mocktails and spirits.

Managed by Cafe Deco Group, Bistro Hoi An embodies Vietnam’s culinary heritage, blending the cosy neighbourhood dining of the French colonial era with the cultural richness of ancient Hoi An, a historic port city. Reflecting its name, meaning “peaceful meeting place,” the interior features vibrant traditional lanterns and a spacious design of over 5,500 sq. ft. Seating more than 170 guests across two levels and outdoor tables, the décor combines wood, leather, exposed brick and sleek tiles, enhanced by a brown and grey colour palette and a mural depicting local life along the Hoi An canals. The restaurant can also be hired privately for unforgettable parties.

Delightfully Diverse Dishes Showcasing Colour, Flavour and Fragrance

The true essence of Vietnam is seen in the kitchen, where the team imports a vast array of herbs, spices and other key ingredients essential for the cuisine’s complexity and uplifting aromas, such as mint, Vietnamese coriander, perilla, basil, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, ginger and shallots alongside housemade fish sauce (nuoc cham), pickles, sesame oil and chilli oil. The fragrant green herbs and fresh red chillies form pretty, powerful garnishes for favourite Vietnamese dishes enhanced by creative touches.

Highlighted dishes include:

• Shrimp Ceviche (HK$138)

• Beef Tartare (HK$148)

• Chargrilled Pork Jowl (HK$105)

• Vietnamese Chicken Skewer (HK$105)

• Buttered Garlic Chicken Wing (HK$88)

• Honey Pomelo Prawn Salad (HK$138)

• Crispy Pork & Taro Spring Roll (HK$88)

• the soft exterior of Rice Paper Roll is enhanced by crunchy fillings of Soft Shell Crab (HK$118), Prawn & Avocado (HK$98) or the vegetarian combination of Mango Avocado (HK$82)

• the signature Banh Mi baguettes are stuffed with Grilled Pork (HK$128), Roasted Chicken (HK$128) or Grilled Beef (HK$138), complemented by foie gras pâté, pickles, fresh herbs and mayonnaise

• Bun Bo Hue treat of US Beef Brisket, Rare Beef, Pork Belly (HK$138)

• Crab & Tomato Rice Vermicelli Soup (HK$135)

• Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Platter (HK$115)

• Eggplant Avocado Bean Curd Vermicelli Platter (HK$108)

• Soft Shell Crab in Special Egg Curry (HK$198)

• King Prawn in Special Egg Curry (HK$268)

• Hoi An Suckling Pig (HK$288)

• Turmeric Whole Seabass (HK$238)

• Chargrilled M9 Wagyu Bavette (HK$338)

• Roasted Three Yellow Chicken (HK$186, half)

• Vietnamese Style Sauteed King Prawn (HK$288)

• Caramelised Popcorn Banana (HK$72)

• Coconut Sherbet (HK$72)

• Affogato (HK$72)

Drinks Laced with Local Ingredients Reflecting Vietnam’s Energy and Charm

Like the food menu, the all-new drinks menu favours Vietnamese herbs and home-grown ingredients, providing a one-of-a-kind pre- or post-dinner drinking experience, such as:

• the award-winning small-batch Lady Trieu Contemporary Gin (HK$98)

• the floral Lady Trieu Dalat Flowerbomb Gin (HK$108)

• Lady Trieu Sapa Citrus Tea Gin (HK$108) is a heady herbal pour

• Saigon Baigur (HK$108), the first premium dry gin distilled in Ho Chi Minh City

• Sampan Rhum (HK$98) made with local sugarcane juice

These local spirits infuse a list of ingenious, expertly crafted Cocktails which look as delicious as they taste.

• served in a bowl, Go with the Pho (HK$118) features Lady Trieu Contemporary Gin

• the delightful Dalat Garden (HK$118) features Lady Trieu Dalat Flowerbomb Gin

• Bui Vien Espresso Martini (HK$108) and Sapa Colada (HK$98) are the adrenaline rush of Sampan Rhum

• Hanoi Nights (HK$98)

Mocktails (all HK$78) are equally eye-catching, particularly the rosy spectacle of Hoi An Cong Chua, starring lychee, calamansi juice and elderflower syrup with carbonated rose tea. Phu Quoc Sunset is a tropical holiday thirst-quencher combining pulpy grapefruit purée, lime, soda and smoked sea salt, while Lush is a green, creamy dream of Sicilian pistachio paste and coconut milk sweetened by raspberry purée.

Bistro Hoi An’s kitchen signatures can be washed down with a tempting range of bottled beers (HK$78 each) hailing from Vietnam, including craft beer specialist iBiero’s innovative Hanoi Autumn Lager with Pandan, Brown Chocolate Stout, and Vanilla Cream Ale; and Purpose Cucumber Pilsner and Quietest Creature Lemongrass Wit wheat ale from Saigon brewery Heart of Darkness. Saigon Cider Original Apple presents a light, crisp alternative to beer.

Vietnamese coffee is known for its strong Robusta beans and slow-drip phin brewing through a metal filter. Bistro Hoi An is the perfect place to savour the country’s French-inspired café culture and eclectic local coffee tastes, with the likes of Cà Phê Sữa (Coffee with Condensed Milk, HK$55), Strawberry Cà Phê Sữa (HK$60), Cà Phê Trứng (Coffee with Egg Yolk & Condensed Milk, HK$60), Cà Phê Muối (Coffee with Condensed Milk & Sea Salt, HK$60) and the tropical coffee cooler of Cà Phê Dừa (Iced Coffee with Condensed & Coconut Milk, HK$60).

“We are excited to welcome the opening of Bistro Hoi An at ELEMENTS, West Kowloon, a palace of ‘floating lanterns’,” says Angelo McDonnell, CEO of Cafe Deco Group. “Its atmospheric two-storey space provides a full immersion into Vietnamese heritage, while the authentic yet innovative dishes capture the country’s fragrant essence and joie de vivre.”

For more information, please visit www.cafedecogroup.com/en-us/brand/Bistro%20Hoi%20An/.

Bistro Hoi An locations and contacts:

Bistro Hoi An (Tuen Mun)

Address: Shop 1A, G/F,

Gold Coast Piazza, 1 Castle Peak Road,

Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

Phone: (852) 3421-0060

Email: bistrohoiangc@cafedecogroup.com 

Opening Hours: 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.

Bistro Hoi An (Tsim Sha Tsui)

Address: Shop R002-003,

Civic Square, ELEMENTS, 1 Austin Road West,

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Phone: (852) 2565-0055

Email: bistrohoianele@cafedecogroup.com 

Opening Hours: 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight

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