2025 Guide: 9 Best Vietnamese Restaurants with Michelin Stars

At the Michelin Guide awards held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 27, 2024, Vietnam celebrated its second year of receiving Michelin stars. Seven restaurants across the country were honored with one Michelin star.

Four of these establishments—Gia, Hibana By Koki, Tam Vi, and Anan Saigon—retained their Michelin stars from the previous year. Meanwhile, three newcomers were added to the list: Akuna (Ho Chi Minh City), La Maison 1888 (Da Nang), and Le Pavillon Royal (Ho Chi Minh City). Each restaurant goes through a detailed and demanding inspection to meet Michelin’s exacting standards.

1. Ănăn Saigon

Address: 89 Ton That Dam Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Website: https://anansaigon.com/

Tucked away in Chợ Cũ, Ănăn Saigon is the brainchild of Chef Peter Cuong Franklin, who skillfully fuses street food culture with modern culinary art. “Ănăn,” translating to “eat eat,” is more than a name—it’s a philosophy that defines the experience. Located in a traditional tube house, it includes a rooftop bar, Pot Au Pho noodle bar, and Nhau Nhau cocktail space, making it a comprehensive and exciting dining destination.

2. Gia

Address: 61 Van Mieu Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi
Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Website: https://gia-hanoi.com/

Nestled near Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, Gia reinterprets Vietnamese classics through a contemporary lens. With its emphasis on refined techniques and locally sourced ingredients, the restaurant crafts a tasting menu that honors Vietnamese culinary heritage while exploring new textures and flavors.

3. Tam Vi

Address: 4B Yen The Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi
Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Closed Mondays)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/nhahangtamvi/

Tam Vi offers an immersive dining experience rooted in traditional Vietnamese culture. With decor evoking the past and a menu inspired by all three regions of Vietnam, this Hanoi restaurant captures the heart of local cuisine with authenticity and sophistication.

4. Hibana by Koki

Address: B1 Floor, Capella Hotel, 11 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Hours: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM; 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Closed Sundays and Mondays)
Website: https://capellahotels.com/en/capella-hanoi/dining/koki

Located within Capella Hanoi, Hibana by Koki presents a refined Japanese teppanyaki experience. Overseen by Chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi, this intimate setting offers guests direct views of culinary craftsmanship using premium ingredients imported straight from Japan.

5. The Royal Pavilion

Address: 22–36 Nguyen Hue Street & 57–69F Dong Khoi Street, Ho Chi Minh City
Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM weekends); 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Website: https://www.thereveriesaigon.com/

A refined take on Cantonese cuisine, The Royal Pavilion in Saigon showcases elevated classics under the direction of Chef Wong Fu Keung. With elegant presentations and deep-rooted techniques, it offers a sophisticated journey through Chinese gastronomy.

6. La Maison 1888

Address: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Son Tra District, Da Nang
Hours: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Website: https://www.danang.intercontinental.com/

Set within the luxurious InterContinental Resort in Da Nang, La Maison 1888 is guided by the vision of world-renowned Chef Pierre Gagnaire. It combines French culinary finesse with Vietnamese ingredients, all within a stunning coastal setting.

7. Akuna

Address: 9th Floor, Le Méridien Saigon, 3C Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Closed Sundays & Mondays)
Website: https://akunarestaurant.com/vi/

Akuna, perched atop Le Méridien Saigon, introduces a progressive culinary narrative curated by Chef Sam Aisbett. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and modern gastronomy, Akuna crafts dishes that are both visually stunning and rich in flavor.

8. CieL

Address: 3rd Floor, 92 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1, HCMC
Hours: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Website: https://cieldining.com/vi/trang-chu/

CieL Dining is an emerging force in Vietnam’s fine dining arena. Headed by Chef Lê Việt Hồng, the restaurant delivers a harmonious blend of French training and Vietnamese sensibility. The menu reflects a youthful perspective on modern cuisine, marked by precision and bold creativity.

9. Coco Dining

Address: 37 Tran Nhat Duat, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, HCMC
Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/cocodining.sg/

At Coco Dining, Chef Thanh Vương Võ crafts a 12-course tasting menu inspired by five guiding philosophies. The cuisine bridges tradition and modernism, offering a rich sensory experience through elegant presentation and flavor depth.

Additional Michelin Honors in 2025

Special Awards

Young Chef Award: Lê Việt Hồng (CieL)
Sommelier Award: Paul Võ (Nephele, Ho Chi Minh City)
Service Award: Nhã Huỳnh (Mặn Mòi, Da Nang)

Bib Gourmand Highlights

Recognizing restaurants with excellent cuisine at reasonable prices, the 2025 Bib Gourmand list grew to 63 entries, with 9 new additions:

Hanoi: Hà Thành Mansion, Phở Bò Lâm, Mậu Dịch số 37, Ưu Đàm, Miến lươn Chân Cầm
Da Nang: Quê Xưa, Bún Bò Huế Bà Thương, Shamballa, Bánh Xèo 76

Green Star Recognition

Lamai Garden received Vietnam’s second Green Star for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and environmental stewardship, joining last year’s winner, Nén Danang.

Michelin Selected Additions

Fourteen new restaurants were added to the Michelin Selected list, celebrating diverse and quality-driven establishments:

Hanoi: Hiệu Lực – Canh Cá Rô Hưng Yên, Phở Cuốn Chinh Thắng, Phở Tiến, Lamai Garden, Vien Dining
Ho Chi Minh City: Bà Cô Lốc Cốc, Hoi An Sense, Nephele, ST25 by KOTO, Okra FoodBar, The Albion by Kirk Westaway
Da Nang: Bếp Cuốn, Bún Riêu Cua 39, Mộc

From Vietnamese street food to refined European-inspired cuisine, the 2025 Michelin Guide continues to elevate Vietnam’s gastronomic prestige on the global stage.