The owner of Ngoc Mai Red Restaurant, Mr. Do Minh Phu, has a fascinating connection with precious gemstones.

Mr. Do Minh Phu, the chairman of Doji Gemstone Group and owner of three of the most renowned restaurants in Hanoi, including Ngoc Mai Red. Initially a scientific researcher, he serendipitously ventured into the business world.

You might be familiar with the name of the largest gemstone group in Vietnam – Doji, but you may not know the man behind it. None other than Mr. Do Minh Phu, holding 100% of the shares in the Doji Group. His serendipitous connection with gemstones is something he could never have anticipated.

Serendipity with Precious Gemstones

Born in 1952 and originally from Yen Binh, Yen Bai province, he graduated from high school with excellent academic achievements. Due to an administrative error, his name was omitted from the enrollment letter when he was sent to study in the Soviet Union. In order to rectify the mistake and compensate for the outstanding student, the Minister of Higher Education and Vocational Training at that time, Mr. Ta Quang Buu, allowed him to choose any department at Hanoi University of Technology to study.

Image of Mr. Do Minh Phu – Chairman of Doji Gemstone Group and owner of 3 prominent restaurants, including the Red Jade Pearl Restaurant

During Mr. Phu's time, Hanoi University of Technology was one of the largest universities in the capital and the country. He chose the highest-scoring department – electronic engineering. After graduation, Mr. Phu worked in the computer science field for an extended period.

Furthermore, with his excellent expertise and fluent English, he was appointed as the director of a foreign gemstone company by the Research Institute. Later, he joined a joint venture company in the same field. In 1994, he resigned from the position of Director in that joint venture company, with a salary of up to $3000 US dollars, to establish his own gemstone company.

In 2007, he initiated the construction of the first gemstone-focused shopping center in Vietnam, located in Hanoi, named Ruby Plaza. Born into a family with a business tradition, Mr. Phu undoubtedly possessed a business-minded perspective beyond the ordinary.

A restaurant blending gemstones and flowers: Red Jade Pearl

Utilizing the top floors, 16th and 17th, of the commercial center, he opened three restaurants with different culinary concepts. This not only minimized rental costs but also efficiently marketed the gemstone stalls below, simultaneously generating revenue.

Among the three mentioned restaurants, Red Jade Pearl stands out. Inspired by radiant red rubies – directly related to his business – and the delicate apricot blossoms, a flower Mr. Phu holds dear. A prominent relief sculpture of a red apricot blossom tree graces the interior of the restaurant.

Red Jade Pearl Restaurant draws inspiration from vibrant red rubies and delicate apricot blossoms

Subtle earthy tones are cleverly combined with vivid red hues to avoid monotony. The bright caramel brown helps moderate the brilliance and warmth of the red. Mr. Phu and the architect had to conduct extensive research to find a color that not only softened the intensity of red but also accentuated sophistication.

The meticulously combined colors create an atmosphere of elegance at Red Jade Pearl Restaurant

When Hanoi lights up, Red Jade Pearl shines brightest in the sky. Looking down from above, the entire capital is reduced to a miniature view, and the daily life worries are carried away by the breeze.

Mr. Phu personally invited top chefs from Hanoi to delight customers with exquisite dishes, ranging from mountain delicacies to sea treasures. From the famous 9-course goose, snakehead fish hot pot, grilled lobster, wild buffalo corn, to crispy fried spare ribs with garlic flavor, and more.

The dishes are intricately presented, pleasing to the eye

Culinary art is a treasure trove that one must explore throughout life, and Mr. Phu always hopes to contribute a small part to the culinary heritage of his homeland. It is one of the business philosophies of Mr. Do Minh Phu.

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Dazzling Display of Ingenuity

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