The Gourmet Vietnam Awards return with a spotlight on creativity, passion, and talent across the country’s vibrant dining scene. This year, the People’s Choice categories invite food lovers to champion the chefs whose flavours and philosophies have reshaped the way Vietnam eats. From Italian mastery to French finesse, from bold Vietnamese reimaginings to soulful storytelling, these culinary leaders embody the energy and diversity of modern gastronomy.

At the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, the Hotel & Hospitality Dining category honours destinations where cuisine and travel intertwine. From Saigon’s skyline rooftops to seaside tables on pristine shores, these restaurants and bars transform every stay into a memory — where each flavour tells a story of place, culture and artistry.

Every memorable journey begins with a place that inspires. Vietnam, with its rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking landscapes, has become a stage where hotels, resorts, and destinations transform travel into something deeper—an experience where culture, comfort, and innovation intertwine. From glittering city skylines to tranquil coastal retreats, the country’s finest establishments are shaping experiences that resonate long after guests depart.

Regent Phu Quoc’s signature scenographic pop-up dining experience, Taste Studio, returns this November with A Spectrum of Contrasts. The immersive event merges gastronomy, art, dance, and music into a choreographed sensory journey inspired by Vietnamese culture and the harmony of dualities. 

The Vietnam Best Sommelier in French Wines 2025 (VNBSMFW) – part of the “Taste France” campaign organised by the French Ministry of Agriculture – has successfully concluded after attracting more than 50 participants from Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi. Following the Semi-Final round, four outstanding contestants advanced to the Grand Final.

A stone’s throw from Khem Beach, JM Boutique Hotel offers more than a stay: it offers a philosophy of living. Crafted by two sisters, Joanna and Małgorzata, therefore the name of JM, their vision was clear from the beginning - to create a harmonious space for both guests and nature itself, showcasing the boutique essence of hospitality. The result is a 28-room sanctuary that blends ecoconscious design, heartfelt hospitality, and island simplicity into a retreat where life slows, breath deepens, and beauty endures.

Amid Saigon’s restless energy, three new destinations invite pause. NÚC Kitchen & Bar, ÚNU Cocktails & Eatery, and Ômm Mixology Saigon transcend dining and drinking, transforming hospitality into philosophies of craft, memory, and reverence. Together they mark a shift toward intimacy, storytelling, and mindfulness in Vietnam’s evolving culinary scene

Sapa, Vietnam – October 2025 – In a remarkable triumph of global recognition, Hôtel de la Coupole – MGallery has been named the Top 2 Hotel in Southeast Asia in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious and influential accolades. Chosen by millions of discerning readers around the world, this honor reflects not only the hotel’s distinctive design and impeccable service but also its power to create transformative experiences that linger in the hearts of travelers.

The crisp whisper of autumn in China brings with it more than just the
lantern-lit glow of Mid-Autumn. It unveils a gastronomic ritual steeped
in poetry, status, and seasonal precision: the arrival of the hairy crab—
dàzháxiè—China’s most coveted crustacean delicacy. At its heart lies an
interplay of nature, economy, and cultural yearning, connecting Suzhou’s
jade-green waters to dinner tables across the nation. 

When people hear “Wagyu”, its birthplace Japan springs to mind, along with Australia – now the world’s second largest Wagyu producer. But over the past two decades, Wagyu cattle have been raised in many other parts of the globe. And while purists still swear by Kobe or Mishima, the Wagyu gene pool has officially gone global.