Regent Phu Quoc, awarded a MICHELIN Key in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, presents Taste Studio 2026, a signature Regent experience, from 21 to 22 November. This year’s edition, The Memory of Flowers, brings together an exceptional collective of Vietnamese creative talent, including an award-winning floral designer, an acclaimed visual artist, and an ensemble of virtuoso musicians, alongside a bespoke culinary experience crafted by Regent Phu Quoc’s culinary team under the direction of Executive Chef Francesco Andreoni. Together, these elements form a seven-act multisensory journey unfolding across a series of transformed spaces at the resort.
Inspired by the Vietnamese philosophy of harmony among Thiên (Heaven), Địa (
A Journey in Full Bloom
Act One: Earth – A Prelude in Bloom
Earth celebrates the beauty and vitality of the natural world, inviting guests to reconnect with nature before the culinary journey begins.
Rose Cao, Taste Studio floral artist in residence, presents sculptural floral installations in deep, earthy hues. Cao received a Silveraward at the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show for her installation Light Dance. Guests are regaled with live bouquet artistry and soulful harp and flute melodies.
The experience then moves into a botanical realm of aromatic cocktails and delicate culinary creations by Regent Phu Quoc chefs. Director of Bars J Frank presents drinks inspired by Phu Quoc’s botanicals.
Acts Two to Six: Humanity – Nature, Transformed
Humanity celebrates the imagination, craftsmanship and collaboration through which nature becomes art.
Fr the occasion, guests enter an intimate botanical sanctuary, with floral artistry woven throughout the dining setting. Led by Executive Chef Francesco Andreoni, the culinary team presents a five-course menu inspired by the evolving expressions of flowers, from fragrant and delicate notes to richer, earthier flavours. Highlights include dry-aged hamachi with rose water and pink pomelo, binchotan-seared scallop with chamomile beurre blanc, and A5 Wagyu with koji, lavender and cardamom jus.
Exceptional wines from such wineries as Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Château Le Conte and Vega Sicilia accompany the courses. A live ensemble of harp, violin, flute, accordion and subtle percussion reimagines contemporary melodies in evocative arrangements, their distinctive textures reflecting the shifting moods of the evening.
Act Seven: Heaven – A Celestial Bloom
Heaven celebrates the transcendent beauty of nature, inviting guests to discover the poetry and wonder that emerge when art and imagination elevate the natural world.
The journey culminates in a celebration of light, art and reflection. Visual artist Pham Tuấn Ngọc presents The Memory of Flowers, with Maison Jade Art Consultancy founder and curator Lou Anmella-de Montalembert joining the artist, to share the stories behind the exhibited works. Guests can also witness Tuấn Ngọc’s lumen painting technique.
As evening falls, illuminated floral works of art by Cao transform the space into an evocative tableau of light, blooms and reflections. Guests linger over post-dinner cocktails and digestifs, bringing the experience to a contemplative close.
The Creative Collective
Taste Studio 2026 brings together an exceptional collective of Vietnamese creative talent, whose distinct disciplines and artistic perspectives converge to shape The Memory of Flowers.
A Celebration of Creativity, Culture and Place
Taste Studio 2026 embodies Regent Phu Quoc’s vision of experiential luxury, bringing together immersive dining, artistic collaboration and exceptional Vietnamese talent in unexpected ways. Celebrating both established and emerging creative voices, the series reimagines Vietnamese culture through contemporary, cross-disciplinary experiences, where diverse artistic perspectives converge to create something truly extraordinary. Set against the serene beauty of the island, transformed resort spaces become evocative settings for the sensational interplay of cuisine, art and culture, offering guests a distinctive expression of Phu Quoc’s spirit and Vietnamese creativity.
An Intimate, Limited-Seat Experience
With seating limited to just 42 guests per evening, Taste Studio 2026 offers an intimate encounter with Vietnamese creativity, exceptional gastronomy and immersive artistic expression.
Reservations
Dates and time: 21 and 22 November 2026 | 6:00 pm
Venue: The Conservatory – A setting revealed along the way.
Price: AUD $270++ per guest
