As part of the Da Nang International Food Festival 2019 (DNIFF), participating international chefs visited the Con Market, tried local specialties at the ‘Xeo’ Cuisine Restaurant, and attended a Catwalk Cocktail party at the Danang Golden Bay Hotel on Friday.

During their visit to the Con Market, the chefs witnessed with their own eyes the selling and buying activities at the largest wholesale and retail place in the seaside city. They also showed their interest in the abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, and ingredients here.

After learning about local ingredients and enjoying the local cuisine, the foreign guests will prepare for their performances at the DNIFF 2019 which will take place from 2 - 6 June at the park near the eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge in Son Tra District.

The international chefs at the Con Market

They were introduced to dried seafood.

A chef trying some spices at the market to find suitable ingredients for his dishes at the upcoming DNIFF.

A chef from Australia said Viet Nam is a tropical country so the fruits there are very plentiful and fresh.

Some of them showing their keen interest in local street food

After leaving the Con Market, the chefs enjoyed some local specialties at the ‘Xeo’ Cuisine Restaurant

A chef eating spring rolls

They were very eager to try local specialties

During the Catwalk Cocktail party at the Danang Golden Bay Hotel, the chefs prepared dishes with ingredients from the central region, but these dishes showcased the culinary quintessence of their countries.

The chefs trying to create new flavours that still retain the cultural identity of the dishes.

A dish prepared by a foreign chef