Discover Michelin-starred Restaurants In Vietnam

“What makes Vietnam so special? The fact that you don’t need a fat wallet to enjoy delicious food here. The cities are filled with affordable eateries, street stalls and markets where visitors can enjoy a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. Whether you’re craving a steaming bowl of pho or a delicious plate of banh mi, there’s something for every taste and budget in Vietnam,” the Michelin Guide said.

The 2024 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Vietnam showed seven restaurants in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang with one MICHELIN star. That’s Gia, Hibana by Koki, Tầm Vị, Ănăn Saigon, Akuna, La Maison 1888, and The Royal Pavilion are among the seven MICHELIN Star restaurants, with two newcomers and one promoted from MICHELIN Selected status. While Gia, Hibana by Koki, Tầm Vị, and Ănăn Saigon retain their distinctions as the one MICHELIN Star restaurant from the previous selection, the 2024 selection welcomes two newcomers and one promotion: Akuna (Ho Chi Minh City), La Maison 1888 (Da Nang) and The Royal Pavilion (Ho Chi Minh City).

The awarded restaurants encompass seven cuisines: Vietnamese, French, Japanese, European Contemporary, Cantonese, and Street food. A remarkable recognition of the city’s lively culinary culture, which offers high-quality cuisine at reasonable costs.

1, In Hanoi:

Gia is a Vietnamese contemporary restaurant that serves seasonal dishes inspired by Vietnamese culinary history. The finely prepared dishes feature well-judged mixes of delicate flavors, with acidity and texture taking center stage, making a lasting impact on guests.

Source: Gia Hanoi

Hibana by Koki is a theatrical experience held at a 14-seat counter in the Capella Hotel’s basement. Chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi’s teppanyaki meals are carefully and precisely cooked, with complex flavors. The menu has a definite luxurious edge, as evidenced by the premium ingredients brought in twice a week from Japan, including abalone, spiny lobster, sea urchin, Yaeyama Kyori beef, and Hokkaido hairy crab.

Source: Hibana by Koki

Tầm Vị is a historic tea establishment in northern Vietnam, featuring antique furniture and handwritten signs. Diners are provided North Vietnamese cuisine, with some central and southern selections. The Vietnamese ham with periwinkle Chả Ốc (snails) includes fresh herbs, veggies, and rice vermicelli with fish sauce. The crab soup with Malabar spinach (Canh Cua Mồng Tơi) has a delicate crab flavor in a transparent broth.

Source: Tầm Vị

2, In Ho Chi Minh:

Ănăn Saigon, a Vietnamese contemporary restaurant led by Chef Peter Cuong Franklin. With current cooking techniques, the intriguing flavors of street cuisine capture every diner’s attention. The dishes, including fresh tuna tartare, roasted duck-mozzarella-herb mini pizza, shrimp and pork tacos, and bone marrow wagyu beef Phở, are well-balanced in flavor and texture.

Source: Ănăn Saigon

Akuna, which means “flowing water” in Australian Aboriginal language, is a true expression of Chef Sam Aisbett’s culinary expertise. Chef’s Counter provides a full view of our vibrant open kitchen, bringing you right into the activity, or you may sit near the windows and enjoy the calm views of the Saigon river. The menu is inspired by Ho Chi Minh City’s “beautiful chaos” and the richness of Vietnamese culture; there are inventive European meals with Vietnamese influences, as well as Australian and international wine pairing options.

Source: Akuna

The Royal Pavilion, located in one of the premium hotels, is designed with jade stonework, traditional gold-leaf painted Chinese scenes, and elegant furniture. Serving a variety of à la carte and set menus that honor Canton’s culinary traditions. The dim sum menu is only available around midday.

Source: The Royal Pavilion

3, Da Nang

Da Nang, a newcomer to MICHELIN Guide Vietnam, has added one restaurant to its MICHELIN Star list.

La Maison 1888 is an upscale eating concept set in a home. A restaurant with a 5- or 7-course set menu offering high-quality foods from Vietnam, France, and Japan. Take a cable car up the hillside to La Maison 1888.

Source: La Maison 1888

Vietnam’s rich culinary landscape is beautifully represented in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide, which highlights the country’s vibrant food scene through the awarded restaurants in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. Each of these distinguished eateries showcases a unique blend of traditional and contemporary flavors, reflecting Vietnamese cuisine’s diverse and dynamic nature. Whether you’re indulging in luxurious teppanyaki at Hibana by Koki or savoring innovative street food-inspired dishes at Ănăn Saigon, the MICHELIN-starred restaurants promise an unforgettable gastronomic journey. This recognition not only underscores Vietnam’s position on the global culinary map but also invites food enthusiasts from around the world to explore and enjoy the delectable offerings that this remarkable country has to offer.