Chef Masterclass

Chocolate Raspberry Sacher
In Raffles Afternoon Tea’s version of the classic Austrian cake, tart raspberry marmalade cuts through the richness of Gianduja and Guanaja.
Sesame Shrimp Toast B

Fresh prawn paste, black and white sesame seeds, and a sweet-tangy chilli sauce make for a dim sum staple that’s equal parts crunchy and addictive.

From The Passion Of Ocean To The Seafood Business
Hervé Blanes is not simply a seafood purveyor, he is a genuine seafood lover. Born and raised in Marseille, and now residing in Ho Chi Minh City, he’s the CEO of Nine Indochinese Dragons Co Ltd, the leading premium seafood supplier in Vietnam, as well as the owner of both La Poissonnerie and Duke&Oyster Bar in District 2. Having grown up on the beach, his passion for the ocean and commitment to all things seafood is unparalleled. We had the chance to chat with Monsieur Blanes about his business practices, and his devotion to the industry in Vietnam.