An In-Depth Look at Indochine Restaurant on MSC Virtuosa
A closer look at Indochine Restaurant, MSC Cruises' unique Vietnames and French fusion restaurant onboard MSC Virtuosa.
Dining is an important aspect of cruising for many cruise enthusiasts, and choosing the right ship with the perfect restaurant options can make or break a cruise experience. Across the MSC fleet, there are an abundance of restaurants offering delicious menus. From steakhouse fare, to French cuisine, sushi, Italian, and more; MSC has truly perfected dining onboard their ships.
One of their creative concepts is Indochine, an incredible Vietnamese/French fusion restaurant onboard. This unique venue offers classic Asian flavors with a French flare, as well as an extensive wine list and signature tropical cocktails.
Indochine Restaurant Menu
Salads & Appetizers
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
long beans, tomatoes, peanuts, garlic, fish sauce, lime, palm sugar, chilli
(vegetarian option without fish sauce)
SHRIMP AMD POMELO
red onion, crispy shallots, orange miso soy dressing
SPICY BEEF
basil, mint, shallots, roasted rice powder, spicy tamarind dressing
SNAPPER CARPACCIO
pomelo, ginger dressing, pickled radish, crispy garlic, scallion oil
BLACK ANGUS BEEF TARTARE
chilli lime dressing, cucumber, vietnamese herbs, crispy shallots, lotus root crisps
ROASTED GARLIC ESCARGOTS ( 6 PCS)
CRUNCHY SHRIMP CAKE
vietnamese greens, spicy gochujang mayo
CRISPY SQUID
served with wild rocket, spicy salsa rosa, barbecued lime
Rice Paper Hand Rolls
CHA GIO – FRIED IMPERIAL ROLL
shrimp, chicken, carrot, mushrooms, glass noodles, water chestnut, served with vietnamese herbs
FRIED VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL
smoked chilli bean curd, taro, carrot, mushrooms, glass noodles, water chestnut, vietnamese herbs
GOI CUON – FRESH VIETNAMESE ROLL
pork tenderloin, poached tiger prawn, vermicelli, vietnamese herbs
FRESH VEGETABLE SUMMER ROLL
vermicelli noodles, crispy yuba, butter lettuce, carrot, cabbage, avocado, cucumber, vietnamese herbs
DIPPING SAUCES
peanut, nuoc cham, hoisin
Soups, Noodles & Rice
INDOCHINE SPICY TOM YAM SOUP
lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal base soup
(chicken or seafood)
PHO BO
rice noodles, beef or chicken
(spicy or not spicy)
TEMPLE NOODLE
yi mian egg noodles, tofu, vegetables, spiced tomato onion relish
BEEF BO BUN
rice noodles, marinated beef, carrot, daikon, fresh herbs, peanuts
INDOCHINE FRIED RICE
three char siu lamb chops, egg, oyster sauce, sweet soy, gai lan, scallion, mint, crispy garlic
Main | Meat & Seafood
BO KHO
vietnamese beef stew served with baguette
BLACK ANGUS ENTRECOTE (280G)
black garlic glaze, vietnamese chimichurri, koji beurre blanc
CRISPY CARAMELIZED PORK BELLY
duck confit hash, garlic chive, poached egg, sweet soy
WHOLE RED SNAPPER CRISPY
mango salad, roasted cashews
SOLE MEUNIÈRE
tumeric, dill, cashew nuts, scallion, coconut fennel velouté
LEMONGRASS BLACK COD PAPILOTTE
shimeji mushroom, baby bok choy, ginger dashi
TYPHOON SHELTER LOBSTER
spicy e-fu noodles with flat chive, shallots and scallions, XO sauce
Sides
STEAMED JASMINE RICE
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
wok sautéed with basil, garlic, chilli and fish sauce
MELTED AUBERGINE
scallion oil, yuzu soy cham
GARLIC SPINACH
BEAN SPROUTS
sautéed in garlic, sesame oil and served with chive tips
Desserts
SOUFFLÉ GRAND MARNIER
please allow 15 minutes
VIETNAMESE CUSTARD
CHE BAO MAU
pandan jellies, red kidney beans, mung beans, coconut cream, shaved ice
ROASTED PINEAPPLE
coconut ice cream
Indochine Restaurant is found on: MSC Virtuosa
Booking Your Cruise
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