Vietnam

Designing Desire
Vietnam’s Restaurants Redefine Global Hospitality Excellence

Across Vietnam, world-class restaurants are transforming dining into an art of experience where architecture, lighting, and ambience shape emotional connection as deeply as the cuisine itself. Under the Hospitality Design & Services category of the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, the nominees for Best Restaurant Design & Ambience reflect a new era of destination dining, led by vision and originality.

Rising Stars of the Escoffier Tradition

A celebration of artistry, discipline, and culinary passion unfolded in Ho Chi Minh City on 20 October 2025, as Vietnam proudly hosted the Young Talents Escoffier – Asia Pacific 2025 competition. This prestigious event brought together the region’s most promising chefs and service professionals, reaffirming Escoffier’s enduring legacy of excellence while spotlighting a new generation shaping the future of gastronomy across Asia and beyond.

Optimum Hospitality Elevates Industry Standards as Gold Sponsor of the 2025 Gourmet Vietnam Awards

The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 proudly welcomes Optimum Hospitality as its Gold Sponsor. As a recognised leader in hotel advisory, asset management, and F&B-driven consultancy, Optimum Hospitality partners with the Awards to empower Vietnam’s hospitality community through strategic insight, international expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Passion Week 2025 <br> Where Culinary Mastery Meets the Art of Living

Passion Week 2025
Where Culinary Mastery Meets the Art of Living

Park Hyatt Saigon unveils Passion Week 2025 a five-day celebration of gastronomy, culture, and craftsmanship from 25 to 29 November. Gathering Michelin-starred chefs, visionary artisans, and world-renowned masters, the event transcends traditional dining to create an immersive journey into the essence of luxury, emotion, and artistic expression.

Vietnam’s Wellness Renaissance <br> Leading Spas Redefine Luxury

Vietnam’s Wellness Renaissance
Leading Spas Redefine Luxury

Under the Hospitality Design & Services category at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, the Best Spa of the Year nominees highlight Vietnam’s ascendance as a global wellness destination. From Saigon to Sapa, these visionary sanctuaries set new benchmarks in design, service, and holistic rejuvenation—proving that hospitality, at its finest, heals the spirit.

HTS Shines As Gold Sponsor of 2025 Awards

The Gourmet Vietnam Awards proudly welcomes Hospitality Team Services (HTS) as its Gold Sponsor for 2025. Known for its depth of expertise in restaurant concept creation, F&B consulting, and hospitality training, HTS brings vision, precision, and passion to elevate Vietnam’s culinary and hospitality standards to international excellence.

Shuzo Nagumo Returns To Ômm <br> When Mixology Became A Cultural Dialogue

Shuzo Nagumo Returns To Ômm
When Mixology Became A Cultural Dialogue

Saigon, October 16th, 2025 - Ômm Mixology hosted an exceptional evening marking the return of Shuzo Nagumo, Japan’s legendary mixologist and founder of Mixology Group. The event celebrated the artistry of Japanese tea cocktails and the dialogue between Japanese precision and Vietnamese openness - an exchange of craft, culture, and creative philosophy that unfolded through taste, sound, and atmosphere.

Rising Stars <br> The Next Chapter of Vietnam’s Culinary Story

Rising Stars
The Next Chapter of Vietnam’s Culinary Story

Passion, precision and purpose define the Rising Star Chef category at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025. From Saigon’s vibrant kitchens to Phu Quoc’s island shores, these 24 chefs illuminate the evolving story of Vietnamese cuisine with creativity, vision and heart, shaping the nation’s gastronomic future one plate at a time.

The Sweet Alchemy of Art <br> Celebrating Vietnam’s Finest Pastry Chefs

The Sweet Alchemy of Art
Celebrating Vietnam’s Finest Pastry Chefs

In the silent language of pastry, beauty is born from patience, precision, and fire. This year, the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 shines a light on six pastry artists who sweeten Vietnam’s fine dining landscape with vision, grace, and a touch of magic.

The Art of Pairing <br> Celebrating Vietnam’s Finest Sommeliers

The Art of Pairing
Celebrating Vietnam’s Finest Sommeliers

In the delicate dance between wine and cuisine, sommeliers are the unseen maestros who turn moments into memories. The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 honours nine visionaries whose passion and precision are shaping a new chapter in Vietnam’s fine dining and wine culture.

Defining Hospitality <br> Honouring Vietnam’s Hotel General Managers of the Year

Defining Hospitality
Honouring Vietnam’s Hotel General Managers of the Year

Beyond the polished marble lobbies and sweeping sea views, true hospitality begins with vision. The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 celebrates the Hotel General Manager of the Year nominees , seventeen exceptional leaders whose artistry, grace, and foresight continue to elevate Vietnam’s reputation as one of Asia’s most inspiring luxury destinations.

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