From Hue to France, from luxury resorts around the globe to the elegant dining room of The Temptation in Da Nang, Chef La Thua An has lived a life defined by resilience and creativity. His cuisine fuses Vietnamese soul with French sophistication, crafting dishes that tempt both palate and memory.
Born in Hue, Chef La Thua An left Vietnam with his family at just six years old, beginning a new life in France. His father, once a respected school principal, found work in a modest Chinese restaurant to provide for his family, and it was here that young An first stepped into the world of flavours. By thirteen, he was helping to prepare Cantonese dishes, layering his Vietnamese heritage with Chinese influence, all while living in a French cultural landscape. This unique upbringing would later shape his vision of cuisine without borders.
At seventeen, he entered the Auguste Escoffier culinary school, where his talent quickly set him apart. While his curiosity sometimes clashed with tradition, his passion and originality earned him the respect of his mentors. Upon graduation, he embarked on a global career, working at luxury resorts from New Caledonia to St. Maarten. Each destination added new depth to his repertoire, refining his mastery of French haute cuisine while cultivating the adaptability and creativity that would become his hallmark.
In 2008, Vietnam called him home. For a decade, Chef La Thua An impressed diners at renowned resorts across the country, reinterpreting Vietnamese flavours through the lens of French precision. Yet in 2018, his desire for creative freedom led him to open The Temptation in Da Nang, a restaurant that would become his true canvas.
Nestled in the shadow of the mountain known as Fairy Landing, The Temptation is more than a restaurant - it is the story of Chef An’s life expressed through food. French sophistication meets Vietnamese vibrancy; classic sauces carry the fragrance of lemongrass; elegant plating holds the warmth of Hue tradition. Each dish is a reflection of his journey, uniting cultures and crafting moments that linger beyond the table.
For Chef La Thua An, cuisine is both art and dialogue - an act of invention, memory, and connection. The Temptation is where these values come to life, inviting every guest to taste a story written in heritage, refined by experience, and brought to flame by imagination.