The Michelin Guide Vietnam 2025 has just been unveiled—featuring fresh names, rising stars, and hidden gems across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. Curious which restaurants made the cut this year? Let’s dive into the most exciting picks.
What’s New in the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2025?
On June 5, 2025, Michelin unveiled its latest selection in Da Nang, recognizing:
- 9 One Michelin Star restaurants (1 new, 1 promoted)
- 2 Michelin Green Star venues (1 new)
- 63 Bib Gourmand restaurants (9 new)
- 109 Michelin Selected restaurants (14 new)
The evaluation follows Michelin’s five global criteria: product quality, mastery of techniques, flavor harmony, personality of the chef in the cuisine, and consistency.
“A new generation of Vietnamese chefs is reviving their childhood flavors and introducing modern expressions,” says Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides.
What’s Different from Michelin Vietnam 2024?
Compared to the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2024, the 2025 edition shows clear signs of growth and evolution:
- More diversity: The 2025 list welcomes new cuisines and younger chefs, especially in Ho Chi Minh City.
- New one-star restaurants: CieL and Coco Dining are fresh entrants to the starred list.
- Sustainability on the rise: Lamai Garden earns a Michelin Green Star, joining Nén Danang in the eco-conscious spotlight.
- Da Nang’s emergence: The city now has both a Green Star and a Michelin Star restaurant, a first for central Vietnam.
Read the full Michelin Vietnam 2024 list here.
Vietnam 1 Michelin Star Restaurants (2025)
Michelin-Star Restaurants in Hanoi
- Gia Restaurant Hanoi – Modern Vietnamese tasting menus
- Hibana by Koki – Japanese omakase under Capella Hanoi
- Tầm Vị – Retro decor meets northern-style traditional Vietnamese dishes
Michelin-Star Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
- Ănăn Saigon – Modern Vietnamese street food by Chef Peter Cuong Franklin
- Long Trieu – Refined Cantonese dining at The Reverie Saigon
- Akuna – Fusion fine dining
- CieL (New) – Offering an intimate setting, this restaurant showcases inventive cuisine crafted with precision and attention to detail.
- Coco Dining (Promoted) – With its elegant atmosphere, Chef Thanh Vuong Vo presents a modern take on Vietnamese cuisine, blending traditional recipes with contemporary techniques and fermentation.
Michelin-Star Restaurant in Da Nang
La Maison 1888 – Classic French cuisine in a colonial beachfront setting at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
Michelin Guide Vietnam 2025 Award Ceremony: Celebrating the Best Restaurants and Chefs Across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang
Michelin Green Star Restaurants Vietnam 2025
The Michelin Green Star highlights restaurants committed to sustainability and farm-to-table practices.
- Lamai Garden (Hanoi) – 2025 newcomer, organic ingredients & zero waste
- Nén Danang (Da Nang) – Continued recognition for ethical sourcing and local flavor research
Bib Gourmand Vietnam 2025: Where to Eat Great Food at Great Value
Not every remarkable meal comes with a high price tag. The Bib Gourmand list from Michelin Vietnam 2025 celebrates exactly that: great food at great value. This year, the guide honors 63 restaurants, carefully selected for their quality cooking and wallet-friendly prices—making them perfect picks for both travelers and locals.
Compared to 2024, the 2025 edition introduces 9 new Bib Gourmand entries. From iconic street food stalls to family-run gems tucked in quiet alleys, these venues reflect Vietnam’s rich culinary culture at its most accessible.
Let’s break it down by region:
Michelin Guide Hanoi (22 restaurants with 5 newly awarded)
Michelin Guide Ho Chi Minh City (21 restaurants)
Michelin Guide Da Nang (20 restaurants with 4 newly awarded)
Michelin Selected Restaurants Vietnam (109 Total)
These restaurants are handpicked by Michelin inspectors for consistency, ingredient quality, and excellence. While not yet starred, they’re seen as rising stars. Many of 2025’s 14 new additions may become Bib Gourmand or starred restaurants in coming years.
These newcomers represent a blend of emerging talent and established excellence across the country’s three gastronomic hubs:
📍 Hanoi
- Hiệu Lực Canh Cá Rô Hưng Yên (Hai Bà Trưng) – Celebrated for countryside-style snakehead fish soup
- Lamai Garden – A farm-to-table dining space rooted in sustainability
- Phở Cuốn Chinh Thắng – Known for fresh and savory rice noodle rolls
- Phở Tiến – A local gem serving classic Hanoi beef noodle soup
- Vien Dining – Modern Vietnamese cuisine with refined technique
📍 Ho Chi Minh City
- Bà Cô Lốc Cốc – Southern flavors in a quirky, street-style setting
- Hoi An Sense – Elegant central Vietnamese cuisine in a fine-dining space
- Nephele – Mediterranean-Vietnamese fusion in an artistic ambiance
- Okra FoodBar – Inventive small plates and wine pairing
- ST25 by KOTO – Modern Vietnamese dishes celebrating sustainable rice culture
- The Albion by Kirk Westaway – British-inspired dining with a refined twist
📍 Da Nang
- Bếp Cuốn – Focused on Vietnamese rolls with seasonal fillings
- Bún Riêu Cua 39 – A must-try for crab-paste noodle soup lovers
- Mộc – Traditional Da Nang recipes with a minimalist design approach
Together, these selections reflect the depth, diversity, and innovation of Vietnam’s evolving dining scene, from humble family kitchens to globally inspired fine dining. They’re the ones to watch—and perhaps, future Michelin stars in the making.
Michelin Food Travel Tips for Vietnam
| Tip | Why It Matters |
| Book Early | Michelin restaurants in Hanoi and Saigon fill weeks in advance |
| Go for Lunch | More affordable tasting menus at lunch than dinner |
| Explore Bib Options | Street food with Michelin standards at low prices |
| Try All 3 Cities | Hanoi offers elegance, HCMC is modern and daring, Da Nang mixes beach and gastronomy |
Why Vietnam Is a Must – Visit Culinary Destination in 2025
The Michelin Guide 2025 confirms what food lovers already suspected: Vietnam is Southeast Asia’s rising culinary capital.
From street-side stalls to luxury dining, Vietnamese chefs are reinventing traditions while embracing sustainability and global technique. Whether you’re a curious traveler or gourmet seeker, Vietnam offers a Michelin experience for every taste and budget.
Conclusion: A Culinary Journey Worth Every Star
With the release of the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2025, the country firmly asserts its place on the global fine dining map. This third edition not only celebrates 9 Michelin-starred restaurants, 2 Green Star pioneers, and 63 Bib Gourmand gems, but also highlights a broader shift—toward sustainability, regional diversity, and innovation rooted in heritage.
Compared to 2024, the 2025 selection welcomes more emerging talents, eco-conscious concepts, and fresh regional representation, particularly with Da Nang stepping confidently into the spotlight. The addition of 14 new Michelin Selected restaurants further underscores the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of Vietnam’s food scene.
Whether you are chasing the stars, seeking value through Bib Gourmand spots, or exploring Vietnam’s farm-to-table future, the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2025 offers a culinary journey that is rich, diverse, and deeply rewarding.
Pack your appetite and curiosity—Vietnam is calling.
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