Nine restaurants in Vietnam that were awarded one Michelin star are: Anan Saigon, Hibana by KoKi, Tam Vi, AKUNA, La Maison 1888, The Royal Pavilion, CieL (new) and CoCo Dining (new).
On June 5th, 2025, this is the third year that the announcement and award ceremony for restaurants and eateries selected by Michelin Guide in 2025 was held in Vietnam. Nine restaurants were awarded one Michelin star, including seven restaurants honored in previous years. According to the Michelin Guide, these nine restaurants are recognized with one Michelin star for providing high-quality dishes and exceptional culinary experiences that are worth stopping by on a trip to Vietnam. More remarkably, for the first time ever Hanoi has one restaurant achieved Michelin Green Star prize.
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1. Anan Saigon (in Ho Chi Minh City)
A dish elegantly presented by Anan Saigon, photo taken by its customer
Anan Saigon was Ho Chi Minh City's only representative in the list of the top 4 Michelin-starred restaurants in Vietnam last year. This 2024, Anan Saigon continues to affirm its position by once again achieving the 1-Michelin-star award.
"A contemporary Vietnamese restaurant where chef Peter Cuong Franklin applies modern cooking techniques to street food recipes to create mouthwatering flavors," the Michelin Guide writes of this restaurant.
"Whether you order fresh tuna tartare, roast duck rice paper, shrimp meat tacos, or wagyu beef marrow noodle soup, each dish is elegant with balanced flavors and textures."
After working in Hong Kong, Chicago, and Bangkok, chef and restaurateur Peter Cuong Franklin returned to Vietnam to open this restaurant.
"We incorporate many international elements but always respect Vietnam's deep history and traditions. Our signature dishes such as Da Lat pizza, taco pancakes, and foie gras spring rolls are creative and unexpected but at the same time familiar and full of Vietnamese flavor." shared chef Peter Cuong Franklin.
Not only that, Anan Saigon restaurant is also highly appreciated for its space and service. The restaurant space is uniquely designed, creating a cozy and luxurious space, while the service staff is professional and dedicated, creating a memorable culinary experience for customers.
- Opening hours: from 5 PM to late, Tuesday to Sunday
- Address: 89 Ton That Dam, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Website: anansaigon.com
2. Gia (in Hanoi)
Gia's food well deserves a Michelin star
This is a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant led by Michelin-starred chef Sam Tran, whose seasonal menu is inspired by Vietnamese culinary heritage.
The beautifully prepared dishes here demonstrate a meticulous combination of delicate flavors and charming texture, which are the key factors determining a dish's deliciousness.
The luxury restaurant, located on Van Mieu Street, takes its name “Gia” from the word “Gia Dinh" (meaning family), a reference to the nostalgia of chef Sam Tran and his partner Long Tran during their years working abroad. According to the Michelin guide, the restaurant's decoration is also inspired by the Temple of Literature just across the street.
"Our journey from today will certainly be different. However, two things have certainly remained the same. Firstly, our name Gia comes from the word 'Gia Dinh'. That was and always will be the way we build all values at Gia. Secondly, Vietnamese cuisine has always been the basis for us to discover and develop, a tool to tell stories about Vietnamese culture and life." said Sam Tran, the chef and co-founder of Gia.
- Opening hours: 11:30 AM - 13:30 PM, from Friday to Sunday - 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, from Tuesday to Sunday
- Address: 61 Van Mieu, Dong Da District, Hanoi
- Website: gia-hanoi.com
3. Hibana by Koki (in Hanoi)
Chef of Hibana by Koki meticulously cooks and arranges food into the bowl
Hibana by Koki is the only representative of Japanese cuisine on the list. Located in the basement of the Capella Hotel, where chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi precisely prepares complex and flavorful teppanyaki dishes. The restaurant is essentially a "private kitchen" with 14 seats. It is always required to reserve in advance.
According to the Michelin Guide, the menu here is distinguished by a distinctly luxurious taste, enhanced by premium ingredients imported twice a week from Japan, such as abalone, lobster, sea urchin, Yaeyama Kyori beef, and Hokkaido hairy crab.
- Opening hours: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM and 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (last seating at 08:30 PM and last order at 09:00 PM)
- Address: 11 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
- Website: capella-hanoi/koki
4. Tam Vi (in Hanoi)
A table full of traditional Vietnamese dishes at Tam Vi restaurant
At first sight, Tam Vi restaurant has the look and feel of a vintage tea house, with a typically Northern Vietnamese atmosphere, complete with some Chinese-style furniture and hand-written signs.
Here, they serve dishes from the North as well as from the Center and South. Some of the outstanding dishes featured here by the Michelin Guide are Chả Ốc (Vietnamese ham with conch, served with herbs and vermicelli with fish sauce) or Canh Cua Mồng Tơi (ceylon spinach crab soup with subtle crab flavour and fresh broth).
- Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM, 05:00 PM – 09:30 PM
- Address: 4B Yen The street, Dong Da, Hanoi
- Facebook: nhahangtamvi
5. AKUNA (in Ho Chi Minh City)
A perfect balance of luxurious richness & tangy acidity with wagyu beef at AKUNA
Akuna fine dining restaurant is located on the 9th floor of the 5-star Le Meridien Saigon hotel, overlooking a very romantic river view, and is a frequent destination for diners who love unique culinary styles and beautiful food presentations.
Launched in July 2023, AKUNA embodies Chef Sam Aisbett's journey of developing his creative talent after a period of hiding and exploring world cuisine. The culinary experience at AKUNA is where diners will always be treated to an explosive experience, made with indigenous ingredients, local spices and herbs, and diverse culinary nuances that many some of which have never appeared on high-end banquet tables before.
- Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (last seating at 08:30 PM and last order at 09:00 PM)
- Address: 9th Floor, Le Méridien Saigon, 3C Ton Duc Thang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Website: akunarestaurant.com
6. La Maison 1888 (in Da Nang)
Chef of La Maison 1888 shows French Finesse With Vietnamese Influence
La Maison 1888, the first restaurant in Da Nang to be awarded a Michelin star, located in a resort on the Son Tra peninsula, offers French cuisine combining local ingredients.
La Maison 1888 is highly appreciated by Michelin experts for its harmonious combination of premium French cuisine with unique local ingredients and flavors. The Michelin star is the latest recognition in a string of achievements for La Maison 1888, where the chef and service team have continuously raised the standard of fine dining in Vietnam since opening 11 years ago.
This premium culinary destination in Da Nang has been honored by CNN as one of the "Top 10 Best Restaurants in the World", the "Top 10 Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World" was recognized by Architectural Digest magazine and "The World's Most Beautiful Restaurants". In addition, the wine cellar at the restaurant has been also awarded the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator for 7 consecutive years.
- Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
- Address: Bai Bac, Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Facebook: La Maison 1888
7. The Royal Pavilion (in Ho Chi Minh City)
The best Chinese seafood dish in the Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion or Long Trieu is the new representative to win a Michelin star in Ho Chi Minh City and is the only restaurant from last year's Michelin Selected list to be promoted to one star.
The Royal Pavilion menu introduces the quintessence of traditional Cantonese cuisine, taking the flavors and presentation of dishes to a new level by chef Wong Fu Keung. The premium delicacies that make the restaurants famous include abalone, sea wine, roasted suckling pig, Peking duck, honey-grilled ribs, Hong Kong-style steamed grouper, etc.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM & 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday open 1-hour earlier in the noon)
- Address: 4F, The Reverie Saigon, Times Square Building, 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Website: The Royal Pavilion
8. Ciel (in Ho Chi Minh City)
CieL Dining is a quiet symphony of French culinary elegance and Vietnamese soul, elevated by architecture and atmosphere.
Located in a serene villa in Thao Dien, CieL offers an immersive fine dining experience shaped by Chef Viet Hong’s global training in cities like Copenhagen, Barcelona, and Tokyo. With a background in classical French cuisine and a profound respect for Vietnamese ingredients, Chef Hong crafts a refined tasting menu that reflects both precision and personality.
Signature dishes at CieL include delicately steamed bird’s nest with dashi, and a masterfully executed egg tart—a subtle nod to both Vietnamese street food and fine French pastry traditions. The interplay between flavor and technique results in a meal that feels both globally inspired and deeply local.
The restaurant’s architecture, designed by Eigh-T Architects, features a striking 12-degree slanted oculus that brings in natural light and a dramatic ambiance. Guests can choose to dine at the open kitchen counter for a front-row seat to the culinary artistry or in the Scandinavian-inspired upstairs room for a more private experience.
The service is polished yet personal, emphasizing warmth, attention to detail, and storytelling. CieL’s dedication to creating a complete sensory and emotional journey is what earned it a Michelin star in 2025.
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Address: 50 Street 6/3, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
- Website: cieldining.com
9. CoCo Dining (in Ho Chi Minh City)
CoCo Dining offers a sensory journey that redefines Vietnamese fine dining through fermentation and storytelling.
Tucked inside the CoCo Saigon lifestyle complex, CoCo Dining is a Michelin-starred restaurant that presents a highly curated dining experience under the direction of Chef Thanh Vuong Vo. With a modern, intimate dining room accented by black granite and a moody, luxurious aesthetic, the restaurant reflects sophistication in every detail—from its setting to its service.
The restaurant's ever-evolving tasting menu, most recently titled Ra Khơi (meaning "to set sail"), pays tribute to Vietnam’s Central coastal heritage. It creatively incorporates fermentation, aging, and preservation methods drawn from Vietnamese culinary traditions and reimagined through a contemporary lens. Signature dishes often feature locally sourced seafood and heirloom vegetables, presented with modern minimalism.
Beyond its main dining space, CoCo also includes a whisky bar and CoCo Grill—a more relaxed à la carte concept with an open kitchen. The dedication to storytelling, from the food to the design and atmosphere, is what sets CoCo Dining apart.
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Address: 143 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Website: cocosaigon.com
10. The other prizes
More remarkably, 2024 is the first time in Vietnam that a restaurant has achieved a MICHELIN Green Star. This prestigious award belongs to Nén Restaurant in Danang.
This is an award honoring a pioneering dining establishment aiming to build sustainable cuisine, providing an experience that combines culinary excellence and a serious commitment to environmental friendliness.
Since its inception in 2017, Nén Danang has always strived to promote local ingredients, and most of the ingredients used to prepare dishes are grown locally.
The restaurant regularly shares information about its farm in the media and calls on diners to support a greener, more sustainable future.
Not only does it convey a positive message about sustainable cuisine to diners, but the restaurant also takes a strong step by collaborating with local schools and sharing information with the younger generation to spread the concept of "green".
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In 2025, Lamai Garden became Hanoi’s newest recipient of a MICHELIN Green Star, recognized for its strong commitment to sustainability and its modern approach to Vietnamese cuisine. Founded and reimagined in 2022 by chef-owner Hieu Trung Tran, the restaurant offers a seasonal tasting menu—both regular and vegetarian—rooted in a farm-to-table philosophy.
Ingredients are sourced directly from Lamai’s own farm in Phu Tho, including organic herbs, black pork, and free-range ducks. Guests begin their experience with a stroll through a lush garden before entering a warm, minimalist dining space with an open kitchen and chef’s counter.
One highlight is the “Squid Ink Noodles”, inspired by Phở Chua, showcasing Chef Trung’s creative reinterpretation of traditional Northern flavors.
Besides the seven Michelin-star restaurants, the others on the shortlist are also worthy to try, including Michelin Selected restaurants (recommended by Michelin) and Bib Gourmand restaurants (delicious food at affordable prices).
109 Michelin Selected restaurants located in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Compared to 2024, this list has added 14 new restaurants, reflecting the strong growth and diversity of Vietnamese cuisine.
The Bib Gourmand list includes 63 restaurants, including 23 restaurants in Hanoi, 24 restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, and 20 restaurants in Danang.
New Bib Gourmand Selections 2025 include:
- In Hanoi: Biet Thu Ha Thanh, Mau Dich So 37, Mien Luon Chan Cam (Hoan Kiem), Pho Bo Lam and Uu Dam.
- In Da Nang: Banh Xeo 76, Bun Bo Hue Ba Thuong, Que Xua and Shamballa.
List of Hanoi restaurants with delicious food and reasonable prices voted by Michelin experts
List of Ho Chi Minh restaurants with delicious food and reasonable prices voted by Michelin experts
List of Danang restaurants with delicious food and reasonable prices voted by Michelin experts
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(Source: Internet)
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Hi Mimi, thank you for your interest in these excellent restaurants as well as Vietnam cuisine. As the Michelin guide selection stated, there are 4 Restaurants awarded 1 Michelin Star. You can see on their official website: guide.michelin.com. Welcome you to come and taste. Best regards,
Togo
I am going to try all of these restaurants on my trip to Vietnam with my daughter. So excited for the holiday.
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