Out of a total of 103 restaurants selected (48 restaurants in Hanoi and 55 restaurants in HCMC), 4 restaurants received a Michelin star (3 restaurants in Hanoi and 1 restaurant in HCMC). ) thanks to the high quality of their dishes, and 29 dining establishments have been recognized by the assessor to have dishes worth experiencing with the Bib Gourmand award - a category that honors restaurants that serve delicious food at affordable prices. .
4 restaurants rated 1 star by Michelin
Mr. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of Michellin Guide said: “This list of 103 restaurants clearly reflects the difference and richness of the cuisine of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi capital always exudes relaxation and calm with small shops and restaurants you can easily find in the old quarter. This city converges the bold flavors of the North of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, emphasizing natural freshness, reduced with many different spices and herbs to create a unique combination for each person. dish. As for Ho Chi Minh City, which is a vibrant and fast-growing city, it always gives visitors a unique energy source with a diverse cuisine. Modern and traditional cooking techniques are clearly shown, and we also see the wonderful fusion of experienced chefs and local young chefs through ideas and creativity. Creativity is expressed through the dishes. I also believe that there will be many more places to be named in the coming years.”
29 restaurants listed as favorites by Michelin
In the list of 103 places, there are 4 restaurants that are rated "one Michellin Star" for their delicious cooking quality and outstanding culinary experience, worthy for visitors to stop and enjoy when coming to Vietnam. In which, Ho Chi Minh City has Anan Saigon restaurant in contemporary style. Chef Peter Cuong Franklin of Anan Saigon has applied modern cooking techniques to street food recipes to create delicious flavors.
The other three restaurants in Hanoi are GIA – Chef Sam Tran's contemporary Vietnamese restaurant with a seasonal menu, inspired by Vietnamese culinary heritages, and presented dishes. sophisticated and beautiful, blending delicate flavors; Hibana by Koki restaurant offers an impressive visual experience with a 3-seat dining room in the basement of Capella Hotel, where Chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi demonstrated skillful and meticulous teppanyaki processing. Tam Vi restaurant has a classic, Northern style tea house with a collection of nostalgic furniture and couplets carved on wooden boards. The restaurant mainly serves Northern Vietnamese dishes, but diners can also choose from some Central or Southern dishes.
The Outstanding Young Chef Award was presented to Sam Tran
There are also 29 Bib Gourmand award-winning dining establishments (a curator-recommended favorites list that includes quality food at affordable prices). The Bib Gourmand Award honors Michellin Guide-certified restaurants with quality food that's "worth-for-everything". These are restaurants that are appreciated for their menus with affordable dishes, while the quality of the food and service is still guaranteed. In the Bib Gourmand list, there are 13 locations in Hanoi and 16 locations in Ho Chi Minh City. More than 50% of this list serves Vietnamese cuisine or street food, thereby underscoring the widespread popularity and attachment to local culture of street foods such as Bun Cha Ta, Pho 10 Ly. National Monk, Hello friends, Cook rice, Mother's Kitchen…
The remaining 70 dining establishments suggested in the list of Michellin Guide (32 in Hanoi and 38 in HCMC) are collectively referred to as dining establishments selected by Michellin (Michellin Selected). On this list, street food and local cuisine once again dominate. However, as more international tourists come to Vietnam, they can also choose from a list of European, Japanese, Latin American or Mediterranean restaurants such as La Badiane, TUNG Dining, Kira Back (Hanoi). , Truffle, The Monkey Gallery Dining (HCMC), and Fire (HCMC)…
In addition to recommending quality restaurants, MICHELIN Guide also aspires to honor talented individuals who have contributed to enhancing the dining experience. At the same time, these awards also highlight the diversity in job types and people operating in the restaurant sector.
70 recommended dining establishments on the Michelin list
Service Award was given to Nguyen Thi Nu from Vietnam House restaurant (HCMC). She possesses a friendly service style, knowledgeable about cuisine, wines and teas, thereby making suitable suggestions for guests. As someone who knows the menu and restaurant information, she is always ready to talk to diners with a smile on her face and show a proper service attitude.
The Sommelier Award went to Yu Yamamoto from Lua restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. He is Japanese, managing about 70-100 wines. He not only brews sake in his own way, but also wants to promote wine culture in Vietnam.
The Young Chef Award goes to Sam Tran from GIA, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hanoi. At the age of 33, Sam Tran is a talented Vietnamese female chef, with the processing ability where Vietnamese culture is promoted when processing European dishes.
The list of 103 restaurants selected in the Michellin Guide Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City 2023 is posted on the homepage and mobile application of Michellin Guide. This list is expected to be a new mark for Vietnam's tourism industry. Tourists will have more high-class and quality stops when Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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