Nam Duong Partners with Central Vietnam Chefs to Create “Signature” Dishes at Chef Workshop Da Nang

More than 60 professional chefs and representatives from leading F&B businesses across Central Vietnam gathered at the recent Chef Workshop in Da Nang, co-organized by Nam Duong and Nghi Academy. The event offered an inspiring space for exchange, knowledge sharing, and culinary experience, centered on a highly practical theme: “How to Create and Develop Signature Dishes for F&B Businesses.”

Held on the morning of December 9, the workshop addressed a key challenge facing today’s culinary and F&B community in an increasingly competitive market: how to create a dish that carries a distinct identity, operates efficiently, and remains sustainable for long-term business growth.

Finding the Formula for a Signature Dish

At the workshop, Chef Nguyen Quoc Nghi—Chairman of the Quang Nam Professional Chefs Association and Founder of Nghi Academy—shared practical insights drawn from his professional journey in developing signature dishes.

According to Chef Quoc Nghi, a sustainable signature dish is built on three core elements: familiar ingredients elevated through unique cooking techniques; a compelling culinary story; and an optimized, scalable preparation process. Among these, seasoning plays a foundational role, determining both the depth of flavor and the consistency required for long-term menu application.

As a result, participants showed strong interest in learning more about Nam Duong’s ecosystem of seasoning products, a brand deeply rooted in Vietnamese culinary culture and trusted in both home kitchens and professional F&B operations.

Nam Duong Oyster Sauce (New) – A Seasoning Solution for Modern Culinary Trends

Alongside its familiar range of seasonings such as soy sauce, chili sauce, and seasoning powder, Nam Duong officially introduced its new generation of oyster sauce at the event.

Nam Duong Oyster Sauce (New) in multiple pack sizes from 320g, 810g to 2.25kg, showcased alongside other seasoning products from Nam Duong.

Featuring a refreshed visual identity and a variety of pack sizes suitable for both household use and restaurant-scale operations, Nam Duong Oyster Sauce (New) is made from natural oyster extract and developed with an innovative formula that aligns with healthier dining trends while preserving the signature umami taste.

Nam Duong brand representatives and Chef Nguyen Quoc Nghi sharing insights on seasoning products and solutions for developing signature dishes.

The insights shared by Chef Nguyen Quoc Nghi and representatives from Nam Duong opened new perspectives for the local F&B community in Da Nang and across Central Vietnam. Chef Quoc Nghi also acknowledged Nam Duong’s long-standing heritage and expressed his hope that the brand will continue to accompany and contribute to the growth of the regional culinary community.

A Complete Sensory Experience with Nam Duong

The highlight of the workshop was the live presentation of four exclusive recipes by Chef Quoc Nghi. While ingredients and techniques form the foundation, it is the blending of seasonings and the creation of a signature sauce base that ultimately transforms a dish into a true “signature.”

Chef Nguyen Quoc Nghi and his team presenting four exclusive recipes featuring Nam Duong seasonings, with oyster sauce playing a key role

With its rich, smooth texture, excellent coating ability, and natural amber-brown color, Nam Duong Oyster Sauce was applied flexibly across marination, sauce preparation, and seasoning in various cooking methods, including frying, stir-frying, and steaming. Each dish delivered a complete sensory experience—from visual appeal and balanced savory-sweet flavor to tender, juicy textures.

Four exclusive recipes created using Nam Duong Oyster Sauce along with other seasoning products.

Concluding the Chef Workshop, participants not only gained valuable insights into creating and developing signature dishes, but also experienced firsthand the versatility and performance of Nam Duong seasonings. Beyond a single workshop, the event helped strengthen connections among chefs and F&B operators in Central Vietnam, paving the way for sustainable growth in the region’s culinary landscape.

A Memorable Gathering at Nam Duong Chef Workshop Da Nang