Discover 4 Unknown Facts About Vietnam's Michelin-Starred Restaurants

On the evening of June 6th, Michelin Guide announced the list of 4 restaurants in Vietnam awarded Michelin stars. The event is considered a significant milestone marking a new beginning for Vietnamese cuisine and tourism.

Discover 4 Unknown Facts About Vietnam's Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Vietnamese restaurants awarded Michelin stars are the most prestigious category, announced last at the Michelin culinary awards ceremony on the evening of June 6th, in Hanoi. Michelin representatives provided criteria for evaluating restaurants including: product quality; culinary skills; the harmony of flavors, the chef's personality reflected in the dish; consistency of dishes over time and across the menu. Four restaurants received one Michelin star each. Among them, Anan Saigon restaurant in Saigon; the remaining three restaurants are all in Hanoi: GIA, Hibana by Koki, and Tầm Vị.

Address: 89 Ton That Dam Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Saigon.

Anan Saigon is a modern Vietnamese restaurant, where Chef Peter Cuong Franklin applies modern cooking techniques to street food recipes to create delicious and enticing flavors. Anan Saigon is located in the Old Market area (District 1), a popular destination for diners looking to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with a fusion twist. The restaurant is famous for its upscale versions of traditional Vietnamese dishes such as the $100 banh mi, Dalat snail pizza, or banh xeo tacos…

Taste Essence Restaurant

Address: 4B Yen The, Van Mieu, Dong Da, Hanoi.

Taste Essence exudes a classic tea house vibe, rich in Northern Vietnamese essence, mainly serving home-cooked meals from Northern Vietnam. The restaurant's ambiance evokes a sense of intimacy with its use of old tables and chairs, bamboo chopsticks, and pairs of chopsticks. Taste Essence's menu primarily serves home-cooked meals from the North, inspired by the memories of Dong Kinh, with some dishes from the Central and Southern regions. Additionally, dishes change seasonally, providing diners with diverse and interesting experiences.

GIA Restaurant

Address: 61 Van Mieu, Dong Da, Hanoi.

GIA is a Vietnamese restaurant with a contemporary twist, led by Chef Sam Tran, featuring a seasonal menu inspired by Vietnam's culinary heritage. The restaurant's signature is intricately presented and visually stunning dishes, enhancing the delicate blend of flavors.

Hibana by Koki

Address: 11 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

This is the only Japanese restaurant among the 4 Vietnamese restaurants awarded a Michelin star. Hibana by Koki is located in the basement of the Capella hotel. The restaurant's menu exudes luxury, using high-quality ingredients directly imported from Japan such as abalone, spiny lobster, sea urchin, Yaeyama Kyori beef, and Hokkaido snow crab.

As per Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour