Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

By Nguyen Chi   March 20, 2024 | 06:46 pm PT
On a Vietnamese getaway, Hong Kong television actress Grace Wong and her husband embarked on a culinary adventure, savoring the flavors of Hoi An.
Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

Hong Kong actress Wong, who clinched the runner-up title at the Miss Hong Kong 2007 beauty pageant, set off on a vacation to Da Nang City alongside her husband Daniel Chang last week.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

The actress chose to stay at the Hyatt Regency Danang Resort And Spa in Ngu Hanh Son District. The resort has a private beach and breathtaking views of the East Sea.

The resort offers nearly 200 rooms, 95 apartments, and 27 villas, complete with an array of amenities including restaurants, lounges, bars, fitness centers, and a spa facility.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

In her Instagram post, Grace shared her excitement about visiting Vietnam for the first time. She complimented the beaches of Da Nang and asked for suggestions on food and things to do.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

After receiving numerous suggestions from Vietnamese fans and fellow TVB stars, the celebrity couple headed to Hoi An City. They selected a riverside restaurant overlooking the Hoai River.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

With their stomachs pleasantly full, Grace recounted their food journey in Hoi An, highlighting their enjoyment of the local delicacies. She jokingly remarked on the possibility of gaining a few extra pounds with each passing day.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

They started with savoring dishes such as chicken pho, a favorite of Grace even back in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

Following fan recommendations, they savored a variety of local dishes, enjoying stir-fried water spinach with garlic and a mixed seafood grill with shrimp, oysters, and fish, served alongside white rice.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

Grace and her husband also savored Vietnamese-style rolls presented on banana leaf-lined bamboo mats, including the Mekong Delta-style banh xeo - crispy pancakes.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

Cao lau, a Hoi An-style thick noodle dish with braised pork caught Grace's attention.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

Their love for Vietnamese fruit led them to each order glasses of watermelon and mango juice.

Hong Kong celeb and husband discover Hoi An's culinary delights

Grace Wong, renowned for her roles as an actor, singer, established a successful career with TVB, earning recognition such as the TVB award for "Most Popular Female Character" for her role as in "A fist within four walls." Grace retired from the industry in 2021.

In 2017, Grace tied the knot with Chang after 11 years of courtship. She is also recognized for her commitment to the principle of no sex before marriage due to her religious beliefs.

 
 
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