Westwood

Where Every Meal Feels Like Home

A modern woodfire kitchen inspired by the rugged coasts of North America and the bold, soulful flavors of Taiwan. Inventive, heartfelt dining in the heart of Da Nang

Flavours that crackles. Like firework

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Our menu is a celebration of Taiwan’s rich culinary heritage — from sizzling street food favorites to heartwarming family dishes, each plate is crafted to bring you a taste of our island's vibrant soul.

Flavors of Taiwan Rooted in Tradition

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Favours of westcoast bloom in Viet nam coastal city

"Our menu is a celebration of Taiwan’s rich culinary heritage — from sizzling street food favorites to heartwarming family dishes, each plate is crafted to bring you a taste of our island's vibrant soul."

Spicy Work Fried Squid

Favours of westcoast bloom in Viet nam coastal city

West Concepts & Westwood

Chef & Co-Founder Curtis Demyon’s passion for food, people, and hospitality led him to Vietnam after falling in love with the country during a trip in 2019. Despite the uncertainty of the pandemic, he made the bold move to Ho Chi Minh City in November 2020.

After 4 years in HCMC — including 2 years leading the 2-time Michelin-selected Elgin — Curtis pursued his long-time dream of opening a restaurant in a coastal city. In November 2024, he relocated to Da Nang, a place that reminded him of North America’s West Coast, where much of his culinary style was shaped.

Curtis began his journey in Vancouver, Canada, with experience spanning from San Francisco to a remote island in Alaska, where he spent 5 years perfecting his craft in the wild.

Sous Chef & Co-Founder John Ta, born in Saigon to a Vietnamese mother and Chinese father, was raised in a multicultural environment. He studied at a Taiwanese school in District 7 before moving to Taiwan in 2017 to attend a top culinary institute. After 5 years and experience in two Michelin-selected restaurants — one woodfire, one modern izakaya — John returned to Vietnam and joined Elgin’s kitchen alongside Curtis.

After a short detour into the coffee and tea industry, where he opened two shops, John returned to the kitchen in 2024 to join Curtis in Da Nang.

West Concepts & Westwood restaurant were born from this collaboration.

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From the wilderness of Alaska to Michelin kitchens in Vietnam, Chef Curtis brings his signature coastal woodfire style to Da Nang.Westwood is an adventurous, inventive, and thoughtful restaurant — where the bold spirit of Vietnam meets the West Coast on fire.

Our team

Chef Curtis

(Executive Chef & Co-Founder Curtis)
My culinary Journey at Westwood

“The journey continues… Westwood, a restaurant born from the heart of my culinary odyssey spanning 26 years, represents the latest chapter in my story that marries passion, creativity, and the vibrant essence of Vietnam with the dedication to local ingredients.

Rooted in tradition yet inspired by innovation, Westwood is not merely a dining establishment but an experience that brings together the soul of a wood fired kitchen and the artistry of coastal flavors honed over decades.

Vietnam’s culinary vibrance and the timeless appeal of wood fire serve as a cornerstone for Westwood’s menu. The bold flavors, the intricate balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, and the cultural depth of Vietnamese cuisine weave a tapestry of taste and texture that captivates the senses.”

Chef John Ta

(Co-Founder & Executive Sous Chef)

“I’m a chef blending Chinese flavours with Vietnamese vibes. Westwood is where we cook with wood, serve with heart, and welcome the unexpected.

Usually, I’m pretty chill — unless I haven’t had my Long Island Tea (joking...) but also not I believe food should be real, personal, and a little bit fun. Life in the kitchen is wild, but that’s part of the magic.

I’m proud to be part of a multicultural kitchen. It’s messy, loud, full of stories, and always inspiring.

My motto: 一切隨緣 (Let everything flow). There’s always some chaos in the kitchen. I say: let it ride.”

Chef Khoa

(Sous Chef)

Khoa’s culinary journey began at just 15, working in a bus station canteen to support his family. He later advanced to top restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, where he sharpened his skills and matured as a chef.
In 2023, after a year of close collaboration, Chef Curtis invited Khoa to Da Nang to become Sous Chef at Westwood, recognizing his dedication, creativity, and passion for food.
Beyond the kitchen, Khoa is also known as DJ Soul Chef Khoa, expressing his love for the arts in many forms.
As Khoa reflects:
“Some things you must go through, try, and learn before you can truly understand that the soul of Vietnamese cuisine is emotion, the taste in every dish, a sense of home, and a quiet longing…“

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WESTWOOD

Planning a cozy dinner or a celebration with friends? Book your spot now and let us take care of the rest — delicious food, warm ambiance, and authentic Taiwanese hospitality await.