9 Vietnamese restaurants awarded one star in Michelin Guide 2025

On the evening of June 5, in Da Nang, Michelin Guide announced the list of selected culinary establishments in Vietnam in 2025, including 181 locations from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. This number shows the growth and diversity in the Vietnamese culinary map, from high-end restaurants to quality eateries.

The Michelin Guide 2025 list in Vietnam has a total of 181 dining establishments, including: 9 restaurants with one Michelin star (including 1 new restaurant and 1 upgraded restaurant), 2 Michelin green stars (1 new), 63 dining establishments with Bib Gourmand award (including 9 new establishments) and 109 dining establishments selected based on the quality of the dishes served (including 14 new establishments).

This year, nine restaurants in Vietnam received one Michelin star, an increase of two from last year. Among them, CieL (HCMC) received one Michelin star the first time it was shortlisted and Coco Dining (HCMC) was upgraded to one Michelin star from last year:

CieL Restaurant (HCMC) – new: Innovative culinary style with sophisticated processing techniques and cozy culinary space. Coco Dining Restaurant (HCMC) – upgraded: Dining space with its own style, where chef Vo Thanh Vuong introduces contemporary cuisine, combining Vietnamese recipes with modern techniques and fermentation methods.

Restaurants awarded one Michelin star include: Gia, Hibana by Koki, Tam Vi (Hanoi); Long Trieu, Anan Saigon, Akuna (Ho Chi Minh City) and La Maison 1888 (Da Nang).

Michelin stars are how the Michelin Guide ranks the quality of a restaurant's cuisine. One star is for a place with delicious food that's worth a visit. Two stars is for a restaurant with excellent food that's worth a visit. Three stars is the highest rating, for a special dining experience that's worth a trip just to enjoy.

Among the new establishments added to the Michelin Guide list, there are 10 establishments from Hanoi (5 Bib Gourmand, 5 Michelin Selected and 1 Michelin Green Star), 7 from Ho Chi Minh City (1 restaurant with 1 Michelin Star and 6 Michelin Selected), 7 from Da Nang (4 Bib Gourmand and 3 Michelin Selected). In addition, a restaurant in Hanoi was also honored with the new Michelin Green Star award – recognizing remarkable efforts in sustainable and environmentally friendly development practices.

“We are proud to see an increase in the number of MICHELIN-starred establishments this year, and these establishments are staffed by talented chefs. Many of them have returned to their roots, combining modern cooking techniques to tell the stories of their homelands and rediscover the flavors of their childhood. At the same time, street food stalls, family-run eateries, and long-standing establishments still focus on preserving culinary traditions with authenticity and passion,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of Michelin Guides.

Lamai Garden is the first restaurant in Hanoi to receive a Michelin Green Star. Upgraded by chef and founder Tran Hieu Trung in 2022 – serving seasonal and vegetarian menus with a "farm-to-table" model that reflects the spirit of contemporary Vietnam. Diners will enter the open kitchen through a garden. The restaurant uses ingredients from its own farm in Phu Tho, including herbs, duck and black pigs.

In addition, the 2025 Bib Gourmand list (restaurants and eateries that serve high-quality food at reasonable prices) has grown to 63 locations, including nine new establishments honored for serving excellent food at affordable prices. The new Bib Gourmand winners include:

In Hanoi:

Ha Thanh Mansion

Trade Number 37

Eel Vermicelli with Chan Cam (Hoan Kiem)

Pho Bo Lam

Udumbara

In Da Nang:

Banh Xeo 76 (Da Nang)

Mrs. Thuong's Hue Beef Noodle Soup (Da Nang)

Old Hometown

Shamballa

In addition to the Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurants, Michelin Guide reviewers also suggested other dining establishments with excellent food that have successfully won them over. 109 dining establishments are listed in the Michelin Selected category, with 14 new establishments in 3 cities. The new additions to the Michelin Selected list represent the emergence of promising new names, and at the same time acknowledge the stability and sophistication of culinary craftsmanship in three major culinary centers of Vietnam.

- In Hanoi: Hieu Luc - Hung Yen Perch Canh (Hai Ba Trung), Lamai Garden, Chinh Thang Pho Rolls, Pho Tien, Vien Dining

- In Ho Chi Minh City: Oc Ba Co Loc Coc, Hoi An Sense, Nephele, Okra FoodBar, ST25 by KOTO, The Albion by Kirk Westaway

- In Da Nang: Bep Cuon, Bun Rieu Cua 39, Moc

This year, Michelin Guide also presented three special awards to honor outstanding individuals in the Vietnamese culinary industry.

• Young Chef Award - Le Viet Hong (CieL restaurant, Ho Chi Minh City), a potential face born in 1992 with 14 years of experience.
• Sommelier Award - Paul Vo (Nephele restaurant, Ho Chi Minh City) for his extensive knowledge and unique approach to wine.
• Service Award - honoring Nha Huynh (Man Moi restaurant, Thu Duc City) for her warm, dedicated and professional service style.

Phuong Thao is the Editor of Travellive Magazine. She is passionate about traveling and loves to capture moments with her camera in every land she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are her favorite writing topics.

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