Thanks to “high quality dishes, worthy of diners stopping to enjoy,” Vietnam has 4 restaurants awarded one Michelin star, including: Anan Saigon, Gia, Hibana by Koki (Capella Hanoi Hotel) and Tam Vi.
On the evening of June 6, the prestigious global culinary guide Michelin Guide honored the above restaurants and announced a list of outstanding Vietnamese restaurants and chefs. The event is considered an important milestone in marking Vietnamese cuisine and tourism on the international map.
Anan Saigon is the first restaurant to receive a Michelin star. Previously, the restaurant in the center of Ho Chi Minh City was honored at the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards, held in Singapore on March 28. The other three restaurants are all in Hanoi .
Previously, the Michelin Selected category honored 70 restaurants (32 in Hanoi and 38 in Ho Chi Minh City), of which 15 restaurants serve pho, typically Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su, Pho Tien, Pho Chao...
Long-standing famous eateries such as Bun Cha Obama (Bun Cha Huong Lien), Cha Ca Anh Vu... are also on the list. Some luxury restaurants such as TUNG Dining, Lua, Gia Restaurant... are also named.
The Michelin Guide also awarded Bib Gourmand certification (an examiner-recommended list of quality dishes at affordable prices) to 29 restaurants.
The Michelin Guide Special Awards category includes the following awards: Sommelier Award awarded to Mr. Yu Yamamoto, Lua Restaurant; Service Award awarded to chef Nguyen Thi Nu, Vietnam House Restaurant; Young Chef Award awarded to chef Sam Tran, Gia Restaurant.
Mr. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of Michelin Guide shared his joy and pride in completing 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.
“The capital city of Hanoi exudes a laid-back and laid-back vibe, with small shops and restaurants dotted throughout the Old Quarter. The city is a melting pot of the Northern flavours of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, emphasizing natural freshness, seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs to create a unique combination for each dish,” said Gwendal Poullennec.
According to Mr. Gwendal Poullennec, Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant and fast-growing city, which always offers visitors a unique source of energy with a diverse culinary scene.
“Modern and traditional cooking techniques are clearly demonstrated. We also see a great combination of experienced chefs and young local chefs through the ideas and creativity expressed through the dishes,” he said.
Michelin representatives emphasized that there are 5 criteria to evaluate restaurants, including product quality, cooking skills, flavor harmony, the chef's personality expressed through the dishes, and the consistency of the dishes over time and across the entire menu.
How can a restaurant or chef be “replaced” if they cannot maintain their form? The people who evaluate restaurants are Michelin reviewers. Their identities must remain anonymous to ensure maximum objectivity.
One Michelin star indicates that the restaurant has “high quality food, worthy of diners stopping to enjoy.” Two Michelin stars indicate that the restaurant has “excellent quality food, worthy of diners coming back to enjoy.” Three Michelin stars indicate that the restaurant has “excellent quality food, worthy of diners planning to come and enjoy in person”./.
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