At Noriboi Omakase, Japanese omakase tradition is interpreted through a distinctly Vietnamese lens. Premium ingredients, quiet architecture, and thoughtful storytelling come together to create a tasting journey where precision meets emotion - honouring heritage, craftsmanship, and nature in every composed bite.

More than a steakhouse, El Toro is a place where evenings unfold gently. Soft lighting, natural textures, and perfectly executed dishes create an atmosphere that feels both elegant and grounded - a space made for conversation, depth, and lingering moments.

At Bờm Kitchen & Wine Bar, Vietnamese flavours are not reinvented, they are quietly reawakened. Familiar tastes from kitchens, markets, and family tables are guided forward with modern craft, resulting in dishes that feel both reassuringly known and beautifully refreshed, carrying heritage with grace into the present moment.

At RANG, Indian cuisine is expressed through nuance rather than intensity. Rooted in heritage yet shaped by global experience, this Da Nang restaurant offers a contemporary vision of Indian dining that is lighter in touch, layered in meaning, and closely attuned to Vietnam’s evolving and sophisticated culinary sensibility.

At Shibui, Japanese fine dining is distilled into its most refined expression — purity of ingredient, precision of technique and serenity of setting. Framed by beachfront luxury in Nha Trang, the experience unfolds with omakase spirit and aesthetic restraint, earning Highly Recommended Best Japanese Restaurant at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025. 

When the first new moon of the year rises, much of Asia enters a season where time seems to soften. The Lunar New Year is not merely a change of date on the calendar; it is a collective pause, a moment of return. Homes fill again with voices long absent, tables grow heavier with meaning, and food becomes the language through which families express hope, gratitude, and continuity.

As the F&B and hospitality industry increasingly shifts toward prioritizing local and seasonal ingredients, local cuisine is becoming a new standard rather than a passing trend. This transformation not only reshapes menu development but also requires a restructuring of supply chains and operational models across the industry. As culinary narratives become more deeply tied to local identity and sustainability, industry connection platforms endorsed by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade, such as Food & Hospitality Vietnam 2026, underscore the sector’s need for shared solutions and meaningful dialogue during this period of transition.

Recognised as Best Japanese Restaurant – Highly Recommended in Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, Yazawa Hanoi elevates the art of yakiniku into a study of precision and provenance. Premium Japanese Black Wagyu, curated wines and disciplined craftsmanship converge in an experience defined by quiet luxury and uncompromising standards.

Awarded Best Omakase Restaurant at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, Fume stands as one of Vietnam’s most thoughtful Japanese dining experiences. Guided by Chef Shozo, the restaurant reinterprets omakase as an evolving conversation between Japan and Vietnam, tradition and intuition, seasonality and quiet creativity.

Park Hyatt Saigon enters a new chapter in its culinary journey with the appointment of Pastry Chef Douglas Oberson, bringing with him nearly two decades of refined craftsmanship shaped in some of the world’s most exacting kitchens. His arrival signals not just a change in leadership, but a redefinition of what pastry can mean within a contemporary luxury hotel.

At El Toro, dining unfolds with quiet precision, where fire, technique, and restraint come together to shape something deeply personal. In this conversation, Chef Jaiden Nghiem reflects on his journey, his evolving philosophy, and the art of creating spaces where guests can slow down, connect, and simply feel at ease.

Tucked discreetly above Tran Hung Dao Street, Med reimagines nightlife through creativity, clarity, and flavour. As Vietnam’s first dedicated alcohol-free bar, Med demonstrates that sophistication and indulgence can flourish without a single drop of alcohol.