Born in Marseille and raised by the sea, Hervé Blanes has devoted his life to celebrating the ocean’s most exquisite offerings. With over four decades of international expertise, he is revered for his mastery of premium seafood sourcing and his unwavering dedication to sustainability and culinary artistry.
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Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Hervé is the CEO of Nine Indochinese Dragons Co. Ltd, one of Vietnam’s leading luxury seafood distributors, and the exclusive distributor of Kaluga Queen caviar, the world-renowned brand served at Michelin-starred restaurants and royal tables across the globe.
As a passionate restaurateur and former co-founder of La Poissonnerie and Duke’s Oyster Bar, he played a pioneering role in elevating Vietnam’s appreciation for fine seafood culture.
To Hervé, seafood is not a product—it is a legacy of nature, a story of the sea, and a journey of taste. His ongoing mission is to bring integrity, freshness, and excellence to every table, shaping Vietnam’s culinary landscape with purpose and passion.