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The Michelin star is the ultimate recognition in the culinary world, a coveted award sought after by restaurants worldwide. Just a single star is a testament to a restaurant's exceptional cuisine, elevating its reputation to new heights.
Representatives of the 7 restaurants awarded Michelin star in 2024. Photo: Tran Quynh
The Michelin Award system began evaluating Vietnamese restaurants in 2023. Since then, hundreds of restaurants have achieved different categories, and 7 among them have been honored with the highest award. From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, let’s discover the 7 Michelin-starred restaurants redefining Vietnamese cuisine with Asia King Travel.
Address: Inside Capella Hotel & Resorts, 11 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District
True to its name, Hibana by Koki specializes in Japanese cuisine. The restaurant serves customers by using the Teppanyaki cooking style - grilling or frying food on a metal table. Chef Yamaguchi Hiroshi has elevated Hibana by Koki to the position of the highest-class Japanese restaurant in Hanoi. The restaurant achieved a Michelin star in the 2023 awards.
Small, intimate restaurant. Photo: Hibana by Koki
Hibana by Koki restaurant has a strong upper-class style, closed and cozy, emphasizing privacy. With only 14 seats available, the restaurant aims to cater to high-end clientele. Beyond savoring exquisite dishes, they want to admire the chef's performance and the sophistication in dish presentation as a form of art.
Featuring a menu that celebrates local and international flavors, Hibana by Koki is dedicated to reducing food waste. Signature dishes such as Yaeyama Kyori beef soup, spiny lobster, and crispy grilled beef showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality and sustainability. In particular. The Yaeyama Kyori beef is slow-cooked at a low temperature for nearly an hour to develop its rich flavor.
Chef Yamaguchi Hiroshi provides a live cooking experience for guests. Photo: Hibana by Koki
Chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi has very high standards for the ingredients. “'For me, ingredients are the key to a Michelin star. From vegetables and seafood to meats, everything must be fresh and of the highest quality”, he said. He participates in every step of the ingredient preparation process.
Address: 61 Van Mieu Street, Ba Dinh District
Located in an old house across from the Temple of Literature, the restaurant might appear unassuming from the outside. Yet, step inside and you'll discover a world of upper-class Vietnamese cuisine. The main dining room features silver mirrored walls adorned with images of old Vietnamese people, creating a familiar yet sophisticated ambiance of a fine dining restaurant. The classic and elegant decor invites guests to linger and admire.
A classic Vietnam within Gia Restaurant. Photo: Gia - Hanoi
Unlike an à la carte menu, Gia presents a Tasting Menu featuring over 10 pre-set courses. The menu changes every three months to align with seasonal ingredients, ensuring no dish is repeated. The dishes are inspired by family meals from different regions in Vietnam, which is also the origin of the restaurant's name (“Gia” is short for “gia dinh”, “family” in Vietnamese).
Before the meal, the staff shares a short story that the chef wishes to convey through the dish and guides how to enjoy the fullest flavor experience. Notably, the restaurant also boasts a collection of chopsticks made from premium woods, handcrafted by skilled artisans. Guests are invited to select a pair of chopsticks from the collection to savor their meal.
Address: 4B Yen The Street, Ba Dinh District
In contrast to the two luxurious restaurants above, Tam Vi Restaurant chooses simplicity in its decor and food service. The restaurant is located on a small street, with a courtyard outside filled with greenery. The restaurant's architecture evokes a traditional house from the Northern Delta region. The interior space is filled with green plants and seasonal flowers.
The restaurant has a relaxing ambiance. Photo: PATO
Tam Vi's menu consists entirely of traditional Vietnamese dishes, including simple ones like fried eggs, boiled morning glory, and roasted peanuts. However, these dishes still resonate with customers due to their rich and well-balanced flavors. If you are a foreign tourist, visit the restaurant to experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
These dishes are well-known to Vietnamese people, but their unique flavor sets them apart. Photo: Tam Vi
What sets Tam Vi apart from other Michelin-starred restaurants in Vietnam is that it doesn't emphasize the importance of a single chef. The head chef is Mrs. Tam, the owner's mother, so the dishes carry the warmth and affection of a home-cooked meal. The restaurant's Michelin star came as a surprise for such a "casual" restaurant, but it is well-deserved recognition for their heartfelt service.
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Address: Earth Floor, InterContinental Danang Resort, Son Tra Peninsula
Even before its Michelin recognition, La Maison 1888 had already garnered numerous accolades in the culinary and tourism sectors. Furthermore, at the Michelin award ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Toan, the restaurant's Assistant Sommelier, also received the Sommelier award (wine taster executive). These accomplishments underscore the remarkable excellence of La Maison 1888.
La Maison 1888's million-dollar view. Photo: Luxe Global Awards
The restaurant resembles a classic French villa by the seaside, with panoramic views of the picturesque bay. Enjoying a superb dinner while watching the sunset descend into the ocean is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Stepping into La Maison 1888 is like stepping back in time to the 19th century, you are an aristocrat, with elegance and opulence.
What truly distinguishes La Maison 1888 is not only its luxurious architecture but also its authentically French cuisine. This is one of the few restaurants collaborating with three 3-Michelin-starred chefs: Michel Roux and Pierre Gagnaire. Through the hands of these legendary chefs, the dishes become culinary masterpieces. They are created in a fusion style, incorporating elements from different cuisines.
Chef Florian Stein has been learning from and developing the fusion culinary styles of renowned chefs. Photo: La Maison 1888
Reaching even greater heights of distinction, the treasures of the restaurant’s wine cellar are world-famous. With over 450 vintages, specializing in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne, the list has won the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2018. Mr. Nguyen Toan and his crew have been leading the customers for the “Tour de France” of wine.
Address: Level 4, The Reverie Saigon, 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1
Long Trieu (The Royal Pavilion) is the only restaurant to be promoted from Michelin Selected in 2023 to 1 Michelin Star in 2024. Specializing in Cantonese cuisine, the restaurant's decor mirrors a traditional Chinese establishment. The jade green, crimson red, and gold hues showcased through intricate Chinese wood carvings create a perfect setting for one of Ho Chi Minh City's most luxurious dining experiences.
The restaurant has the style of a late 20th-century Chinese restaurant. Photo: Long Trieu
At the restaurant, every dish is prepared with both simplicity and refinement. Eschewing elaborate seasonings, the cuisine honors the pure flavors of Cantonese cooking. The restaurant also prioritizes using the freshest seasonal ingredients to ensure each dish is served in its optimal state.
Address: Level 9, Le Méridien Hotel, 3C Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1
Akuna proudly boasts Chef Sam Aisbett, a two-time Michelin-starred chef. He is willing to break all conventional fine dining rules to redefine the experience. Unlike anything found elsewhere, Akuna's dishes are unique and blend Vietnamese and international culinary influences.
Specifically, diners will experience Vietnamese ingredients prepared in the most unexpectedly creative ways. Banh cuon is served with scallops; pickled mustard greens accompany Wagyu beef. Most notably, crocodile tongue is paired with radish and Japanese-style soy-marinated egg yolk. The restaurant's menu reflects the very essence of Ho Chi Minh City: a vibrant and multicultural metropolis.
Chef Sam Aisbett (right) always learns and discovers new things in the culinary world. Photo: Akuna Restaurant
The restaurant's luxurious design centers around an open kitchen. Whether observing the chefs' creative process up close at the counter or enjoying views of the Saigon River from the windows, every seat enhances your dining experience. You can even chat with Sam and his team while enjoying your meal.
Address: 89 Ton That Dam Street, District 1
Anan Saigon was opened by Chef Peter Cuong Franklin in a market area on Ton That Dam Street. According to the chef, experiencing a restaurant near a traditional market allows people to have an authentic experience, encountering vegetable and meat vendors, rather than being in a luxurious hotel but isolated from everyday life. Despite its modest exterior, the restaurant has garnered numerous prestigious awards in less than eight years since opening.
The dishes at the restaurant are typically Vietnamese cuisine or international dishes prepared with Vietnamese influences. The “Saigon Tasting Menu” showcases a modern interpretation of classic Vietnamese dishes such as Le Petite Banh Mi, Bun Cha Bourdain and Hanoi Turmeric Fish. In addition, a full à la carte menu features signature dishes such as Banh Xeo Taco, Da Lat Street Style Pizza, Mekong Delta Fish, Saigon Broken Rice and Fish Sauce Ice Cream.
At Anan Saigon, Vietnamese cuisine can absolutely offer high-end dining experiences. Photo: Robb Report Vietnam
Under Chef Peter's direction, ordinary dishes found in the market outside transform into their more luxurious versions. A bowl of pho and a banh mi priced at USD 100 is currently the most expensive pho and banh mi to date. Pho features seven types of meat with broth simmered from bones for two days. And banh mi is filled with premium ingredients such as foie gras, truffles, and caviar.
Anan Saigon is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts. Chef Peter Cuong Franklin has brought Vietnamese cuisine to the world and brought the world's travelers to Vietnam.
Under Michelin certification, these restaurants have been serving diners exceptional-quality dishes. With the allure of Vietnamese cuisine, the number of Michelin-starred restaurants is bound to grow, and some may even achieve two or three stars. On a budget-free trip, why not treat yourself to a luxurious fine dining experience? Contact Asia King Travel and visit Vietnam to indulge right away!
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