TIA Wellness Resort’s New Wellness-Focused Menu at Ocean Bistro Celebrates Sea and Soul

DA NANG, Vietnam - From Probiotic Power Bowls to Prawn Spring Rolls, Pho to Pulled “Pork” Mushroom Burgers, the new all day dining menu at TIA Wellness Resort’s Ocean Bistro balances creative plant-based cuisine with fresh ocean-caught bounty, while staying true to an overall culinary wellness philosophy that prioritises nutritious, flavorful and real food.

The revamped menu, which launched this month, is a complete overhaul of the previous offering, with new menu items accounting for 80% of the menu.

Each dish is given a wellness rating on the menu under the resort’s ‘Eat Light, Feel Bright’ philosophy, so guests can make informed decisions when choosing their meal. The scale ranges from 1-10, with most dishes scoring under five.

Lighter dishes include a number of the plant-based and seafood options, such as the Probiotic Power Bowl in the new Vitality Bowls section, a gut-nourishing blend of tempeh, brown rice, beets, cauliflower, rocket, pickled capsicum, cabbage, walnuts and cucumber pickles; and Banh Mi Chay, a vegan version of Banh Mi that uses a mushroom pate and sauteed shiitakes, among other vegetables.

“We believe that wellness is about balance and not about being restrictive,” explained Ramon Imper, general manager of TIA Wellness Resort. “With that in mind, we also offer more indulgent menu items that still use the best ingredients and whole foods.”

Examples of dishes that fall on the higher end of the scale include artisan beef burgers.

The new menu also balances western additions, such as the creative power burgers including a Prawn Charcoal Burger and a selection of pasta dishes, along with local Vietnamese favorites. The Soulful Noodles selection includes Cao Lau, in a pork or plant-based version.

“All our soulful Vietnamese noodle dishes are available in plant-based options,” added Ramon. “When designing our menus it was important to us that those who follow a plant-based diet were able to taste the traditional and famous flavors of Vietnam. We have put a lot of thought and effort into our vegan offerings.”

A range of tapas style dishes, ideal for sharing, have been added from the Wholesome Bites section of the menu to Seafood Nibbles, with choices like calamari and scallops. There is also an Elemental Grill section including lobster and squid.

Sweet endings include a Coconut Sundae with coconut nice cream and fresh tropical fruits, and a Salted Peanut Butter Bar. All dishes have no added sugar and instead draw their sweetness from natural sources.

Prices range from VND 95,000 – VND 890,000 with the average cost of dinner for two at VND 1,400,000.

There are a range of new set menus, including one featuring Vietnamese favorites, and new ocean-inspired special daily dishes.

TIA Wellness Resort was also recognized this month in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards as the #6 Best Destination Spa Resorts in the world.

Situated along the picturesque coastline of Da Nang, TIA Wellness Resort offers all-encompassing wellness, rather than just relaxation, out of a resort stay. The oceanfront oasis has a tailored wellbeing approach, based on each guest’s needs. Holistic offerings range from wellness-inclusive stays, with two treatments included per night, to creating personalized retreat programs inclusive of wellness cuisine.

For more information visit: https://tiawellnessresort.com/

TIA Wellness Resort Launches New Health Elixir Menu For Increased Wellbeing

Da Nang, VIETNAM – Resorts may revamp their drink menus from time-to-time but few undertake a complete overhaul like TIA Wellness Resort has. Using science-based research and looking at several essential pillars of health – vitamins, proteins, gut health, and stress reduction – the TIA team have created a menu where every drink packs a wellbeing punch.

From microbiome-focused elixirs like Matcha Soda with spirulina, to collagen peptide boosters such as Collagen Colada, a blend of coconut, pineapple and collagen, along with mind calming offerings like Lavender Reishi Latte, there are drink options for all moods and mindsets.

“We’ve crafted an extensive beverage selection where each drink is like an internal spa treatment,” explained TIA Wellness Resort’s general manager, Ramon Imper.

Two dozen new smoothies, juices, elixirs, and cafe-style drinks have been designed for the menu. The first category, Vitamin and Nutrient Juice Blends, was created with immunity, energy and replenishment in mind. Examples include Blueberry, Apple, Lemon, Honey & Acai to combat fatigue, and Cucumber, Kale, Green Apple, Celery, Lime, Ginger and Spirulina for an alkalizing and energizing refreshment.

Gut Health Elixirs include Apple Cider Vinegar Lemonade for a tangy digestive fix and Peppermint Soda which also incorporates pea flower for a drink that is calming for the stomach. Protein-packed smoothies each contain 20 grams of protein per drink and use gluten-free protein powders made from all natural ingredients such as green peas, chickpeas, lentils, sweet potato, seeds and green beans. The powders are incorporated into flavorful drinks like a smoothie of Mango, Cashew Butter, Turmeric, and Almond Milk.

Collagen enhanced beverages include 15 grams of collagen. Drink options include cozy sips like a Collagen Chai Latte with coconut milk, dates, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and collagen. Mind calming drinks look to reishi mushrooms, recognized for their ability to reduce anxiety and improve mood, and ashwagandha, which has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. TIA’s Beetroot Moon Milk is an infusion of beetroot powder, ashwagandha root, almond milk and honey.

“Our gut is known as our second brain. There’s a strong connection between the two,” explained Ramon. “Just as the food we eat impacts the connection, so does what we drink.”

“With every sip, why not opt for something that will enhance your wellbeing?” he added. That’s what we hope our guests will do. It’s an easy and delicious way to help improve our health.”

Along with the health-enriched blends, and as more guests opt for non-alcoholic drinks, the mocktail menu has also been reimagined.

The new drink menu is available to all guests with drinks ranging in price from VND 105,000 – VND 180,000 (approx USD 4-7) each. A selection of drinks are also being incorporated in the menu for TIA’s Body & Mind Cleanse, one of the resort’s private retreats.

Body & Mind Cleanse, launched last year, is a retreat that is offered year round and embraces nourishing raw food cuisine, detox therapies, and holistic wellbeing practices from sound healing to private yoga sessions so guests can detox and release toxins from the body, while also improving vitality. A key element of the new package is intermittent fasting, a practice where all the food consumed in a day is eaten during an eight-hour window. When the fast is broken guests follow a plant-based raw food and drink meal plan.

“Our new beverage offerings are one more way we can help our guests on their wellness journey,” added Ramon.

For more information visit: https://tiawellnessresort.com/