From timeless street food stalls to refined tasting menus, the 2025 MICHELIN Guide once again affirms Vietnam’s place on the global culinary map—this year expanding its recognition across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang with new Stars, Green Stars, Bib Gourmand entries, and a celebration of local talent.
Unveiled at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the 2025 MICHELIN Guide showcases 181 establishments across Vietnam, marking a new milestone in the country’s evolving food scene. This includes nine restaurants with One MICHELIN Star, two Green Star recipients for sustainability, 63 Bib Gourmand selections offering exceptional value, and 109 MICHELIN Selected establishments.
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Among the most notable highlights this year is the debut of CieL in Ho Chi Minh City, which enters the guide with a One MICHELIN Star. Chef Viet Hong Le’s inventive take on contemporary cuisine, honed through international training and a deep-rooted connection to Vietnamese flavours, impressed the MICHELIN inspectors. Coco Dining, also in Ho Chi Minh City, is newly promoted to One Star, bringing its elevated fermentation-forward Vietnamese plates to wider acclaim. They join returning starred establishments such as Gia, Hibana by Koki, and Tầm Vị in Hanoi; Long Trieu and Ănăn Saigon in HCMC; and La Maison 1888 in Da Nang.
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Vietnam’s commitment to sustainability is also gaining recognition. Lamai Garden in Hanoi receives the country’s second MICHELIN Green Star for its thoughtful farm-to-table approach and seasonal vegetarian tasting menus, joining Nén Danang in honouring eco-conscious practices.
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The Bib Gourmand list—famous for spotlighting restaurants offering great food at moderate prices—now includes 63 names, with nine new entries. These range from traditional noodle houses like Miến Lươn Chân Cầm in Hanoi and Bún Bò Huế Bà Thương in Da Nang, to the rustic charm of vegetarian haven Shamballa and heritage-rich Hà Thành Mansion. In each city, these humble-yet-remarkable eateries reflect the soulful diversity that defines Vietnamese cuisine.
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This year’s MICHELIN Special Awards also highlight the individuals driving excellence behind the scenes. The Young Chef Award goes to Chef Viet Hong Le of CieL for his creativity and promising vision. Paul Vo, sommelier and GM at newly selected Nephele, receives the Sommelier Award for his expertly curated, characterful wine list. Meanwhile, Nha Huynh of Mặn Mòi in Thu Duc City earns the Service Award, recognised for his warm, attentive hospitality that elevates the entire dining experience.
As MICHELIN’s International Director Gwendal Poullennec affirms, “Vietnam’s culinary landscape is shaped by a generation of chefs who are honouring their roots while redefining tradition with modern techniques. The journey for our inspectors continues to be inspiring, with more discoveries still to come.”
With each passing year, Vietnam’s culinary tapestry grows richer, more dynamic, and more deeply celebrated. The 2025 MICHELIN Guide is not just a list of exceptional restaurants—it is a reflection of a country embracing both its heritage and its future, one dish at a time.