Chef Francis Tran’s passion for wood-fired cooking runs deep — an ancient craft he elevates into both art and experience. For him, fire is more than a tool; it’s a storyteller, a muse that shapes each dish through a dialogue of flame, ingredient, and imagination.
Chef Francis Tran’s passion for wood-fired cooking runs deep — an ancient craft he elevates into both art and experience. For him, fire is more than a tool; it’s a storyteller, a muse that shapes each dish through a dialogue of flame, ingredient, and imagination.
Chef Francis Tran’s passion for wood-fired cooking runs deep — an ancient craft he elevates into both art and experience. For him, fire is more than a tool; it’s a storyteller, a muse that shapes each dish through a dialogue of flame, ingredient, and imagination.
At Nephele, his tasting menu embodies this philosophy: a modern symphony of Vietnam’s finest seasonal ingredients, reinterpreted with elegance, precision, and soul. Rooted in deep respect for nature and the craft of cooking, Francis allows each element to express its purest essence — smoky, subtle, and profound. Every dish tells a story of balance and transformation, inviting guests on a journey that feels both timeless and entirely new.
At Nephele, his tasting menu embodies this philosophy: a modern symphony of Vietnam’s finest seasonal ingredients, reinterpreted with elegance, precision, and soul. Rooted in deep respect for nature and the craft of cooking, Francis allows each element to express its purest essence — smoky, subtle, and profound. Every dish tells a story of balance and transformation, inviting guests on a journey that feels both timeless and entirely new.
At Nephele, his tasting menu embodies this philosophy: a modern symphony of Vietnam’s finest seasonal ingredients, reinterpreted with elegance, precision, and soul. Rooted in deep respect for nature and the craft of cooking, Francis allows each element to express its purest essence — smoky, subtle, and profound. Every dish tells a story of balance and transformation, inviting guests on a journey that feels both timeless and entirely new.
