Vietnam now has 11 one-star Michelin restaurants, including two new additions.

The full list comprises Gia, Hibana by Koki and Tam Vi in Hanoi; Long Trieu, Anan Saigon, Akuna, CieL and Coco Dining in Ho Chi Minh City; La Maison 1888 in Da Nang; and two newcomers - ONVIT in Hanoi and Upstairs in Ho Chi Minh City.

ONVIT, a Korean fine-dining restaurant located inside Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel, takes its name from a Korean word meaning "warm light."

The restaurant focuses on contemporary Korean cuisine while incorporating locally sourced Vietnamese ingredients. According to its representatives, ONVIT aims to showcase regional produce through refined culinary techniques and hospitality.

Meanwhile, Upstairs offers a modern interpretation of Vietnamese cuisine, preserving the essence of traditional dishes while presenting them through a contemporary lens. The restaurant has been in operation for just 18 months.

Eleven new Bib Gourmand establishments

The Bib Gourmand category expanded to 72 venues this year, including 11 newly recognized eateries serving high-quality food at affordable prices.

The new additions are Banh Cuon Gia Truyen Thanh Van on Hang Ga Street, Mammom and Pho Ha Hang Hom in Hanoi; Banh Canh Cua Ba Ba, Banh Cuon Tay Ho 127, Bun Rieu Yen, Chi Mo and La Lola in Ho Chi Minh City; and Ba Vui, Banh Beo - Banh Dap and Le Gia Khang in Da Nang.

Nine new Michelin Selected addresses

Nine new establishments were added to the Michelin Selected category, which highlights restaurants recommended by Michelin inspectors.

The new entries include Mau, Pho Ga Huyen Huong and ZAO in Hanoi; Apero, Nom, Ngu Binh Restaurant, Sono and Tales by Chapter in Ho Chi Minh City; and Di Hoa in Da Nang.

Michelin Green Star and special awards

Michelin also recognized three restaurants with a Green Star for their commitment to sustainable gastronomy. Tales by Chapter in Ho Chi Minh City joined the list for the first time thanks to its zero-waste philosophy and dedication to sustainable plant-based cuisine.

Among the four special Michelin Guide awards presented this year, the Young Chef Award went to Tran Phuoc Hau, a Da Nang-born chef from The Monkey Gallery Dining.

The Sommelier Award was presented to Mai Bich Ngoc of ONVIT, who impressed inspectors with her multicultural food and beverage pairings, ranging from wine to pine mushroom soju.

The Opening of the Year Award was given to chef Chris Fong of NOM in Ho Chi Minh City, while the Service Award went to Nguyen Thanh Van of Tales by Chapter.

Linh Trang