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The Sheraton at Nha Trang in south-eastern Vietnam set the scene for a celebratory buffet dinner on its first floor. Staff wore Halloween themed masks, table settings had pumpkin covers for dining lights and even the napkins followed the tone in black and white. The cook staff behind various corners and cooking displays were international. Some items were meant for cooking according to your preferences, others were ready to be consumed and the choices were more than ample.
I was more than happy with my choice of freshly prepared gnocchi served in a fabulous tomato-based sauce (photo above). My other favourite was the sushi and sashimi (picture below) - delicate, precise and subtle in flavours. Service was delightful from smiling and well trained staff.
Dragon fruit slices (bottom right in photo below) were part of chocolate fondue skewers. I am fond of the bananas in Vietnam - petite, tasty and wholesome. Papayas, honeydew and strawberries contributed to an interesting platter to wind up the dinner. Below on the main strip facing Nha Trang city beach, looking through the large glass windows, we could see people still milling on the pavements, as night transformed parts of otherwise empty spaces in the day time to markets with many stalls after sunset. The commercial penchant for activity is truly alive in Vietnam, whether amongst the locals or for tourist interaction.
