4 restaurants in Vietnam receive Michelin stars

Michelin-starred restaurants are the most important category, and also the last category announced at the Michelin culinary honor ceremony held on the evening of June 6, in Hanoi. There are 4 restaurants receiving one Michelin star. Among them, Anan Saigon restaurant is in Ho Chi Minh City; the remaining 3 restaurants are all in Hanoi: GIA, Hibana by Koki and Tam Vi.

Michelin star for Hibana by Koki restaurant

According to Michelin Guide ( the world's leading culinary guide "showing the way" for tourists and local food enthusiasts - PV), Anan Saigon is a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant where chef Peter Cuong Franklin applies modern cooking techniques to street food recipes to create delicious and attractive flavors.

GIA also follows a contemporary style with head chef Sam Tran, featuring a seasonal menu inspired by Vietnamese culinary heritage.

Hibana by Koki with head chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi and a menu that offers a luxurious feel, made from premium ingredients imported directly from Japan.

Tam Vi has a classic teahouse style, typical of Northern Vietnam, mainly serving home-cooked dishes from Northern Vietnam.

Previously, Michelin also announced the results of the Michelin Selected category (meeting Michelin Guide standards - PV) including 70 restaurants. Of these, 32 are in Hanoi and 38 are in Ho Chi Minh City. This category marks many long-standing restaurants and eateries such as: Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su, Pho Tien, Ngon restaurant, Banh cuon Ba Xuan, Bun cha Obama (Bun cha Huong Lien), Cha ca Anh Vu...

Michelin-starred restaurants in Hanoi

In the Bib Gourmand category (good food at affordable prices), 29 restaurants made the list. Among them are names such as: 1946 Cua Bac, Thang Long fish cake, Au Trieu beef noodle soup, Nguyet chicken noodle soup, Xoi com, Ky Dong chicken vermicelli, Cuc gach quan...

Michelin-starred restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City

Mr. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of Michelin Guide, said he was very proud to have completed the list of the first Michelin Guide-certified restaurants in Vietnam. This list clearly reflects the differences and richness of cuisine in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Regarding cuisine in Hanoi, Mr. Gwendal Poullennec commented: "The capital Hanoi always shows relaxation and calmness with small shops and restaurants that you can easily find in the Old Quarter. This city converges the typical Northern flavors of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, emphasizing natural freshness, seasoned with many different spices and herbs to create a unique combination for each dish".

List of delicious and affordable restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City

Mr. Gwendal Poullennec commented on the cuisine in Ho Chi Minh City: "As a vibrant and fast-growing city, this place always brings visitors a unique source of energy with a diverse cuisine.

Modern and traditional cooking techniques are clearly demonstrated. At the same time, we also see a great combination of experienced chefs and young local chefs through the ideas and creativity expressed through the dishes."

List of delicious and affordable restaurants in Hanoi

Michelin representatives also reiterated the criteria for evaluating restaurants, including: product quality; cooking skills; harmony of flavors, the chef's personality expressed through the dishes; consistency of dishes over time and across the entire menu.

Also at the ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Vu Quynh Anh, General Director of Sun Hospitality Group (a member of Sun Group - PV), commented: "With the presence of Michelin Guide, the efforts of chefs and those working in the culinary industry throughout Vietnam, we believe that very soon, Vietnam will be a classy culinary destination that every international tourist needs to visit once in their life."

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