Luxury Chocolatier Savall From Spain Opens Outlet In Wafaifo Resort Hoi An

The creative genius of Victor Savall can now be experienced at Chocolate Corner by Savall in the newly opened Wafaifo Resort Hoi An in central Vietnam. The luxury chocolatier’s brand dates from 1892 in Barcelona and will now offer an iconic product in Vietnam.

Chocolate Corner by Savall in Wafaifo Resort Hoi An

Guests enjoying a stay at the Wafaifo Resort Hoi An will now be treated to a seductive range of confected delights, including chocolates, bonbons and catanias – roasted and caramelized nuts covered in white chocolate, with a thin layer of cocoa powder.

Meanwhile, many of the chocolates have been crafted in the shape of local Vietnamese attractions and symbols. These include the Japanese Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, the lanterns of Hoi An and the walls of Hue Citadel. Moreover, the country’s bamboo forests have inspired the design of some of the chocolates.

Pieter van der Hoeven of Wafaifo Resort said:

Chocolate Corner by Savall is a fine example of a literal melting pot where culinary heritage, skills and local ingredients mix together to create delightful results.

About the Savall workshop

Moreover, the Savall workshop,  based in Danang,  near Hoi An, is the passion project of 30-year-old Chef Victor Ceano Savall. The year 1892 saw his ancestors open the Pastelería Reñé in Barcelona. Meanwhile, that ornate and iconic shop remains open and is an icon of local renown in the Spanish city.

Chef Victor moved to Vietnam in 2014, where he worked in local restaurants and hotels. Then, in 2016, the chef took the leap to open Savall in Danang, while utilizing the chocolatier skills he learned from his grandfather.

Victor explained:

The recipes that grandfather Joaquim Savall Reñé taught me can be tasted for themselves at Chocolate Corner by Savall. Using the best Vietnamese ingredients we have created luxurious artisan sensations that, I believe, look and taste beautiful.

Whatever the occasion, our chocolates and confectionery have been created to convey the cultural beauty of Vietnam to friends near and far.

Visitors to Chocolate Corner by Savall at the resort can sample products before purchasing them. Moreover, they can taste the chocolates and other treats, accompanied by a selection of teas, coffees and juices at the resort’s Bang Huu coffee shop at Wafaifo Resort Hoi An.

Q&A with maestro chocolatier Victor Savall

In an interview, Chef Savall was asked if products are sold exclusively in Wafaifo Resort Hoi An

All the branded Chocolate Corner by Savall products are sold exclusively in Wafaifo Resort Hoi An.

Moreover, he was asked which items available in the Wafaifo resort he was particularly proud of.

All of them, but the Japanese Bridge sculpture, Japanese chocolate bar, and the lantern collection are of special note.

Meanwhile, Savall was asked what percentage of their ingredients are made in Vietnam, to which he responded, “100 percent.”

When asked how many people they employ at Savall Danang, Chef Victor responded:

At Savall we have 17 team members.

What are the trends in the high-end confectionary business?

Generally, we see things like artisanal and small-batch production, sustainable and ethical sourcing, health-conscious options, innovative flavors and combinations, and luxury gifting. At Savall we are engaged in all of these.

Which non-alcoholic drinks go well with Savall chocolates?

Tea, coffee, juices and shakes such as mango juice, banana and strawberry milkshakes.

What alcoholic drinks go well with Savall chocolates?

Whisky, Riesling white wine, rum, Champagne.

Do you recommend mixing both chocolate and drink in your mouth at the same time, or should they be tasted separately?

It’s a matter of customer choice, but I recommend sipping the drink first and then tasting the chocolate.

Can guests at Wafaifo sample the product before they buy?

Yes, we have samples available. They can also buy the product and enjoy it at the Bang Huu coffee shop in the Wafaifo.

About Wafaifo Resort Hoi An

The new, privately owned Wafaifo Resort Hoi An is a boutique hotel in the Hoi An UNESCO-listed heritage city of Hoi An in Quang Nam province, central Vietnam. Meanwhile, the name Wafaifo derives from “Faifo”, an ancient name for Hoi An and its historic role of “water” in the city’s maritime heritage.

The resort opened in December 2024 with a selection of rooms, the all-day Xua & Bay Bristro (with the Josper Grill), a 25 – 6-meter pool, a pool bar, a coffee shop, an eight-seat private cinema, 24-hour room service, a kids’ club, a spa and wellness center, a sauna, fitness center, retail lobby shop, and free Wi-Fi for guests.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the new resort, with Chocolate Corner by Savall, is the perfect place to stay. Readers can learn more about Wafaifo Resort Hoi An and make a reservation at the hotel’s website. Meanwhile, a visit to the website of Chocolate Corner by Savall is also of interest