THE GOURMET VIETNAM AWARDS

The Gourmet Vietnam Awards, presented by Epicure Vietnam, the country’s leading culinary magazine is the premier platform celebrating excellence in gastronomy and hospitality. Held annually, the awards honour outstanding achievements across Vietnam’s dynamic F&B and hospitality sectors, recognising exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels, resorts, chefs, and service professionals. Shining a spotlight on innovation, craftsmanship, and memorable guest experiences, the awards serve as a tribute to the finest in Vietnamese culinary and hospitality arts.

VISION & OBJECTIVES

Celebrate Excellence

Honour top-tier establishments and individuals setting new benchmarks in quality and service.

Promote Innovation

Recognise creative approaches and pioneering ideas in cuisine and hospitality.

Elevate Standards

Inspire industry-wide growth through the recognition of best practices.

Foster Community

Build a strong network of professionals committed to advancing Vietnam’s gastronomy and hospitality industries.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Culinary Excellence

Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Best Casual Dining Restaurant
Best Steakhouse Restaurant

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Beverage & Mixology

Best Bar of the Year
Best Wine Bar
Best Rooftop Bar

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Hotel & Resort Dining

Best Hotel Dining Experience
Best Resort Dining Experience
Best Cruise Ship Dining Experience

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Hotel & Resort Destinations

Best Luxury Hotel of the Year
Best Beach Resort of the Year
Best Cruise Ship of the Year

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Hospitality Creative, Design & Services

Best Restaurant Design & Ambience
Best Hotel Design & Ambience
Best Resort Design & Ambience

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Industry Leaders & Visionaries

Best Hospitality Personality of the Year
Best Hotel General Manager of the Year
Best Chef of the Year

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REGISTRATION PROCESS

Registration	Free of charge
Eligibility	Open to legally operating entities and professionals in Vietnam with a minimum of six months in operation
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JUDGE & ADVISORY BOARDS

EVALUATION CRITERIA

01

Quality & Consistency
02

Innovation
03

Guest Experience
04

Sustainability
05

Leadership

TIMELINE

Awards Registration

Nominations accepted across all categories

1 Mar – 30 Aug 2026

Eligibility Screening

Awards Committee reviews all submissions

1 Jun - 30 Aug 2026

First Round of Judging

Committee selects shortlisted nominees in each category

5 Sep – 5 Oct 2026

Shortlist Deliberation

In-depth discussion of shortlisted nominees

5 Oct – 10 Oct 2026

Shortlist Announcement

Official release of the shortlisted candidates

10 Oct – 15 Oct 2026

Second Round of Judging

Final assessment of shortlisted award candidates

15 Oct – 15 Nov 2026

Final Results Confirmation

Official confirmation of final results and winners

15 Nov – 20 Nov 2026

Awards Gala Presentation

Awards presentation and winner announcements

11 December 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

F&B Showcases

Live Award Presentations

Industry Networking

Media & Press Coverage

NOMINATED BRANDS

Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort

MAD Cow Wine & Grill brings a bold rooftop energy to Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort, pairing grilled specialties, vibrant cocktails, and panoramic island views in a setting that feels relaxed, stylish, and distinctly contemporary.

Six Senses Con Dao

Six Senses Con Dao offers a deeply restorative island retreat, pairing private pool villas, intuitive service, wellness-led experiences, and protected natural surroundings to make guests feel cared for with rare privacy, calm, and thoughtful sophistication.

JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa offers a refined coastal dining journey, where fresh ocean flavors shine at Seafood Grill and relaxed beachfront cuisine unfolds at Bayside Bistro, complemented by serene surroundings and attentive service.

Kabin

Kabin showcases authentic Cantonese cuisine through refined dim sum, signature specialties, and polished service, all set within a luxurious private dining atmosphere that feels elegant, composed.

Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection

Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection elevates urban hospitality with spacious sky-high accommodations, refined dining and lounge experiences, an outdoor infinity pool, spa and wellness.

The Cloud Lounge

The Cloud Lounge elevates nightlife with panoramic skyline views, refined cocktails, and an atmospheric setting, where music, mixology, and city lights converge into a vibrant, contemporary lounge experience above Saigon

WINNERS & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

PRIME STEAK BOUTIQUE & CHILL

Winner Best Steakhouse Restaurant 2025

BỜM KITCHEN & WINE BAR

Winner Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2025

THE GATE WINE DINING

Winner Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2025

YAZAWA SAIGON

Winner Best Japanese Restaurant 2025

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL & SUITES SAIGON

Winner Best Italian Restaurant 2025 - Basilico

Highly Recommended Best Luxury Hotel 2025

FUME | JAPANESE MODERN CUISINE

Winner Best Omakase Restaurant 2025

HIDDEN THAIGER

Winner Best Thai Restaurant 2025

RANG

Winner Best Indian Restaurant 2025

SEDONA SUITES HO CHI MINH CITY

Winner Best Singaporean Restaurant 2025 - The Straits Kitchen & Bar

IBERICO VINOS Y TAPAS

Winner Best Spanish Restaurant 2025

CASINHA

Winner Best Portuguese Restaurant 2025
Highly Recommended Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2025

HILTON SAIGON

Winner Best Bar Of The Year 2025 - Song Bar

Highly Recommended Best Chinese Restaurant 2025 - Residence Eleven

MAD WINE BAR & EATERY

Winner Best Wine Bar 2025

HÔTEL DES ARTS SAIGON, MGALLERY

Winner Best Hotel Dining 2025 - The Albion By Kirk Westaway
Winner Best Rooftop Bar 2025 - Social Club
Highly Recommended Best Boutique Hotel Of The Year 2025
Highly Recommended Best Fine Dining Restaurant 2025 - The Albion By Kirk Westaway

PARK HYATT SAIGON

Winner Best Luxury Hotel Of The Year 2025

Winner Best Fine Dining Restaurant 2025 - Square One

Highly Recommended Best Italian Restaurant 2025 - Opera

THE REVERIE SAIGON

Winner Best Chinese Restaurant 2025 - Long Triều

Winner Best Hotel Design & Ambience 2025

Highly Recommended Best Luxury Hotel 2025

Highly Recommended Best Spa Of The Year 2025 - The Spa

Highly Recommended Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2025 - Vietnam House Restaurant

REGENT PHU QUOC

Winner Best Resort Dining 2025
Winner Best Beach Resort Of The Year 2025
Highly Recommended Best Spa & Wellness Resort 2025
Highly Recommended Best Resort Design & Ambience 2025

MIA SAIGON

Winner Best Boutique Hotel Of The Year 2025

AZERAI KE GA BAY

Winner Best Boutique Resort of the Year 2025

FUSION RESORT & VILLAS DANANG

Winner Best Spa & Wellness Resort 2025
Highly Recommended Best Resort Dining 2025 - Char Grill House
Highly Recommended Best Spa Of The Year 2025 - Maia Spa

DANANG MIKAZUKI JAPANESE RESORTS & SPA

Winner Best Family-Friendly Resort 2025

NAMIA RIVER RETREAT

Winner Best Sustainable Resort 2025
Highly Recommended Best Resort Design & Ambience 2025

EL TORO - HOME FOR STEAKS AND WINES

Winner Best Restaurant Design & Ambience 2025
Highly Recommended Best Steakhouse Restaurant 2025

JW MARRIOTT PHU QUOC EMERALD BAY

Winner Best Resort Design & Ambience 2025
Highly Recommended Best Resort Dining 2025 - Pink Pearl By Olivier E.

SOFITEL SAIGON PLAZA

Winner Best Spa Of The Year 2025 - Bremiere Wellness Center
Highly Recommended Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2025 - ST25 By Koto

MR. MARIO MENDIS

Winner Hospitality Personality Of The Year 2025 - Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang

MR. MARIO CABALLERO

Winner Hospitality Personality Of The Year 2025, Fusion Resort & Villas Danang

CHEF OLIVER METTE

Winner Chef Of The Year 2025 - Hotel De La Coupole Sapa - MGallery Collection

CHEF BENJAMIN WERGE JENSEN

Winner Rising Star Chef 2025 - Topas Ecolodge

CHEF ROBIN MOUQUET

Winner Pastry Chef Of The Year 2025 - Sofitel Saigon Plaza

MS. PHAN THI BINH MINH

Winner Sommelier Of The Year 2025 - Ănăn Saigon

HOTEL DE LA COUPOLE SAPA - MGALLERY COLLECTION

Highly Recommended Best Hotel Design & Ambience 2025

GRAND MERCURE DALAT RESORT

Highly Recommended Best Boutique Resort Of The Year 2025

DANANG MARRIOTT NON NUOC BEACH VILLAS

Highly Recommended Best Resort Dining 2025 - Beach House Restaurant

PULLMAN PHU QUOC

Highly Recommended Best Sustainable Resort 2025

Highly Recommended Best Steakhouse Restaurant 2025 - Mad Cow Wine & Grill

PICKLES EATERY

Highly Recommended Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2025

LE CORTO

Highly Recommended Best French Restaurant 2025

LIVANNAH - SIPS & BITES

Highly Recommended Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2025

SABOR

Highly Recommended Best Spanish Restaurant 2025

SUSHI REI

Highly Recommended Best Omakase Restaurant 2025

TANDOOR

Highly Recommended Best Indian Restaurant 2025

SH GARDEN

Highly Recommended Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2025

ÔMM MIXOLOGY & GASTRONOMY

Highly Recommended Best Bar Of The Year 2025

SECRET WINES

Highly Recommended Best Wine Bar 2025

MAGURO STUDIO

Highly Recommended Best Omakase Restaurant 2025

NORIBOI OMAKASE

Highly Recommended Best Omakase Restaurant 2025

YAZAWA HANOI

Highly Recommended Best Japanese Restaurant 2025

SI DINING

Highly Recommended Best Italian Restaurant 2025

DOLCE BY WYNDHAM HANOI GOLDEN LAKE

Highly Recommended Best Hotel Dining 2025

COCO BAR

Highly Recommended Best Bar Of The Year 2025

KOBE BISTRO BY CHEF DAVID THAI

Highly Recommended Best French Restaurant 2025

VILLA LE CORAIL, A GRAN MELIÁ HOTEL

Highly Recommended Best Nature Resort Of The Year 2025
Highly Recommended Best Resort Design & Ambience 2025
Highly Recommended Best Japanese Restaurant 2025 – Shibui
Highly Recommended Best Spanish Restaurant 2025 - Hispania Nha Trang

THE TEMPTATION FRENCH RESTAURANT

Highly Recommended Best French Restaurant 2025

MAISON LUCIEN

Highly Recommended Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2025

HÀ THÀNH MANSION

Highly Recommended Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2025

MAISON DES RÊVES

Highly Recommended Best French Restaurant 2025

TRUFFLE SAIGON

Winner Best French Restaurant 2025

What might be in store for this year’s winners?

The Gourmet Vietnam Awards is the nation’s annual celebration of culinary and hospitality brilliance, presented by Epicure Vietnam—the country’s leading magazine on the culinary arts

STT	Awards
01	Best Fine Dining Restaurant
02	Best Casual Dining Restaurant
03	Best Fusion Cuisine Restaurant
04	Best Steakhouse Restaurant
05	Best Vietnamese Restaurant
06	Best Chinese Restaurant
07	Best Japanese Restaurant
08	Best Omakase Restaurant
09	Best Thai Restaurant
10	Best Indian Restaurant
11	Best Singaporean Restaurant
12	Best French Restaurant
13	Best Italian Restaurant
14	Best Spanish Restaurant
15	Best German Restaurant
16	Best Mediterranean Restaurant
17	Best Portuguese Restaurant
18	Best Mexican Restaurant
19	Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
20	Best Grill & Barbecue Restaurant
21	Best Hot Pot Restaurant
22	Best Buffet Dining Experience
23	Best Healthy Dining Concept
24	Best Vegetarian Restaurant
25	Best Dessert Destination

STT	Awards
01	Best Luxury Hotel of the Year
02	Best Beach Resort of the Year
03	Best Nature Resort of the Year
04	Best Cruise Ship of the Year
05	Best Boutique Hotel of the Year
06	Best Boutique Resort of the Year
07	Best Integrated Resort of the Year
08	Best Spa & Wellness Resort of the Year
09	Best Family-Friendly Resort of the Year
10	Best Sustainable Resort of the Year
11	Best Grand Event Venue
12	Best Wedding Destination
13	Best Spa of the Year

STT	Awards
01	Best Restaurant Design & Ambience
02	Best Hotel Design & Ambience
03	Best Resort Design & Ambience
04	Best Spa & Wellness Design
05	Best Restaurant Storytelling
06	Best Creative Culinary Concept & Plating
07	Best Historical & Heritage Restaurant
08	Best Social Impact Restaurant
09	Best Restaurant Service Experience
10	Best Hotel Service Experience
11	Best Resort Service Experience
12	Best Gourmet Supply

STT	Awards
01	Best Hospitality Personality of the Year (Public voting )
02	Best Hotel General Manager of the Year
03	Best Chef of the Year
04	Best Rising Star Chef ( Public voting )
05	Best Pastry Chef of the Year
06	Best F&B Manager of the Year
07	Best Restaurant Manager of the Year
08	Best Sommelier of the Year
09	Best Mixologist of the Year
10	Best Hospitality Influencer