The newly released Guide showcases 164 establishments – with 7 one MICHELIN Star (2 newcomers, and 1 promoted from MICHELIN Selected), 58 Bib Gourmand (28 new entries, and 1 moved from MICHELIN Selected), and 99 MICHELIN Selected entries (40 newcomers). Among new additions to the Guide, 10 are from Hanoi (5 Bib Gourmand, and 5 MICHELIN Selected entries), 26 are from Ho Chi Minh City (2 one MICHELIN Star, 8 Bib Gourmand, and 16 MICHELIN Selected entries) and 36 from Da Nang (1 one MICHELIN Star, 16 Bib Gourmand, and 19 MICHELIN Selected entries).
According to Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides, Da Nang -- a new additional city to the MICHELIN Guide’s second edition in Vietnam -- has enriched MICHELIN Guide’s choices with its unique local eateries and delicacies, representing the central Vietnamese cuisine that embodies the culinary influences of French, Chinese, and other Southeast Asian cultures.
Nén Danang becomes Vietnam’s first restaurant to earn the MICHELIN Green Star, recognized for its sustainable practices and culinary excellence. (© Nen Danang)
“In fact, Vietnam’s three cities -- Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang -- each have their own characteristics. The country’s culinary scene sees the vitality, passion, and creativity constantly surprising the market. Not to mention that renowned chefs are increasingly opening restaurants in Vietnam, coupled with a new generation of Vietnamese chefs emerging with a growing customer base. Therefore, Vietnam is indeed becoming a more interesting destination on the world’s food map, to attentively keep an eye on,” said Gwendal Poullennec.
Culinary creation by La Maison 1888 in Da Nang and Akuna in Ho Chi Minh City. (© Duc Bui/ La Maison 1888, Akuna)
3 New Restaurants (2 Newcomers and 1 Promotion) Join the ‘One MICHELIN Star’ List, Bringing the Total to 7
While all of the one MICHELIN Star restaurants from the previous selection – Gia, Hibana by Koki, Tầm Vị, and Ănăn Saigon – retain their distinctions, the 2024 one MICHELIN Star selection welcomes 2 newcomers and 1 promotion. The 2 newcomers awarded one MICHELIN Star are: Akuna [Ho Chi Minh City], a restaurant offering creative European dishes with Vietnamese influences, plus optional wine pairing; and La Maison 1888 [Da Nang], a restaurant serving a 5- or 7-course set menu featuring top-notch ingredients from Vietnam, France and Japan.
The only restaurant promoted from the MICHELIN Selected to receive one MICHELIN Star is: The Royal Pavilion [Ho Chi Minh City], a restaurant offering a wide range of à la carte and set menus that respect Canton’s culinary heritage, with its dim sum menu available only during lunchtime.
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