VIETNAMESE FOODIES TO LAUNCH TWO RESTAURANT CONCEPTS FOR COP 28 AT EXPO CITY
- December 8, 2023
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Vietnamese Foodies, the award-winning restaurant brand known for its traditional flavours and freshย ingredients is opening at Expo City Dubai ahead of COP28, a global event focussed on addressing climate change. The brand has been selected as one of 27 restaurants to have a food truck during theย event, and will also be opening a licensed restaurant on site.
The brand launched in UAE in 2018 with a restaurant in JLT which was received with enormousย enthusiasm, and quickly expanded opening restaurants across some of Dubaiโsโ most primeย locations. The COP28 outlets bring the total number of Vietnamese Foodies branches to seven,ย further paving the way for the global franchising of the homegrown brand, which was announcedย earlier this year. The brand also has announced the opening of Dubai Creek Residences due to openย its doors on December 2023 at Dubai Creek Harbour. This location will have a sweeping view ofย Dubai skyline including Burj Khalifa, DIFC and Downtown area from the Creek side, making it theย perfect spot to spend NYE.
Vietnamese Foodies will be open between November 13thย and December 12thย and will mark theย inauguration of the first branch to serve alcohol. It will be one of 15 restaurants and bars in theย vicinity, located on the MS07 Ground Floor in the Mobility Zone. Meanwhile, the food truck will beย situated in the Technology Hub within the Sustainability Zone.
COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties, takes place from November 30thย โ December 12th, 2023,ย and will bring together world leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and implementย strategies to take steps for a more sustainable future. One of the most significant events in the UAEโsย calendar this year, Vietnamese Foodies will play a key role in ensuring a seamless and exceptionalย F&B service.
As well as ensuring they cater to the diverse preferences of attendees from around the world, theย event brings an opportunity to showcase their commitment to aligning with the values of COP28 andย Expo City by ensuring that operations reflect environmentally friendly practices, with responsibleย sourcing, and waste reduction initiatives.
Commenting on being selected to have a presence at COP28, Vietnamese Foodies Owner andย Executive Chef, Lily Hoa Nguyen said: โVietnamese Foodies is thrilled to be showcasing our culinaryย creativity at COP28 and contributing to a global platform dedicated to sustainability, innovation, andย gastronomic delight, catering to a wide range of dietary preferences. We are looking forward to beingย a key part of delegatesโ culinary experience, which is a celebration of diverse cuisine and concepts,ย and being part of this milestone opportunity to share the vibrant flavours of Vietnam with theย world.โ
Vietnamese Foodies is known for its authentic, fresh, and delicious dishes at accessible prices,ย including Pho, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Mi and Goi Cuon (rice paper rolls) among many others, with menusย taking inspiration from the culinary diversity of Ho Chi Minh City and its abundance of flavourful andย affordable dishes. All dishes are beautifully prepared using classic techniques โ including Pho,ย simmered for 14 hours โ with the aromatic flavours of the food transporting diners from Dubai to theย bustling streets of the Vietnamese capital.