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
Celebrate Excellence
Celebrate Excellence
Honour top-tier establishments and individuals setting new benchmarks in quality and service.
Promote Innovation
Promote Innovation
Promote Innovation
Recognise creative approaches and pioneering ideas in cuisine and hospitality.
Elevate Standards
Elevate Standards
Elevate Standards
Inspire industry-wide growth through the recognition of best practices.
Foster Community
Foster Community
Foster Community
Build a strong network of professionals committed to advancing Vietnam’s gastronomy and hospitality industries.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Culinary Excellence
Culinary Excellence
  • Best Fine Dining Restaurant
  • Best Casual Dining Restaurant
  • Best Steakhouse Restaurant
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Beverage & Mixology
Beverage & Mixology
  • Best Bar of the Year
  • Best Wine Bar
  • Best Rooftop Bar 
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Hotel & Resort Dining
Hotel & Resort Dining
  • Best Hotel Dining Experience
  • Best Resort Dining Experience
  • Best Cruise Ship Dining Experience
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Hotel & Resort Destinations
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
Hospitality Creative, Design & Services
  • Best Restaurant Design & Ambience
  • Best Hotel Design & Ambience
  • Best Resort Design & Ambience
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Industry Leaders & Visionaries
Industry Leaders & Visionaries
  • Hospitality Personality of the Year
  • Hotel General Manager of the Year
  • Chef of the Year
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REGISTRATION CLOSED

REGISTRATION CLOSED

  Thank you for your participation in the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2026.
  Our registration platform is now officially closed. We sincerely thank all restaurants, bars, hotels, resorts, chefs and hospitality professionals who submitted their entries, and look forward to celebrating excellence across Vietnam’s gastronomy and hospitality landscape at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2026.

JUDGE & ADVISORY BOARDS

Eric A. Baumgartner

Eric A. Baumgartner

Hospitality & F&B Expert
James Young

James Young

Hotelier & Strategic Advisor
Alfredo De La Casa

Alfredo De La Casa

Wine Expert
John Gardner

John Gardner

Expert in Global Hospitality
Paul Hsu

Paul Hsu

Asian Hospitality Visionary
Tracie May

Tracie May

Tastemaker & Influencer
Jovel Chan

Jovel Chan

Food Blogger
Steven Hau Wai Yan

Steven Hau Wai Yan

Senior Hospitality Advisor
Arief Gunawan

Arief Gunawan

Luxury Experience Designer
Angelia Lee

Angelia Lee

Interior Design Visionary
Hervé Blanes

Hervé Blanes

The Ocean Connoisseur & Epicurean Visionary
Terry Blackburn

Terry Blackburn

Sustainable Hospitality Specialist
JUDGE & ADVISORY BOARDS

EVALUATION CRITERIA

  • 01
    Quality & Consistency
  • 02
    Innovation
  • 03
    Guest Experience
  • 04
    Sustainability
  • 05
    Leadership
Quality & Consistency Innovation Guest Experience Sustainability Leadership

TIMELINE

Awards Registration

Awards Registration

Nominations accepted across all categories
1 Mar – 31 Jul 2026
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Eligibility Screening

Eligibility Screening

Awards Committee reviews all submissions
1 Jun - 30 Aug 2026
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First Round of Judging

First Round of Judging

Committee selects shortlisted nominees in each category
5 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
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Shortlist Deliberation

Shortlist Deliberation

In-depth discussion of shortlisted nominees
5 Oct – 10 Oct 2026
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Shortlist Announcement

Shortlist Announcement

Official release of the shortlisted candidates
10 Oct – 15 Oct 2026
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Second Round of Judging

Second Round of Judging

Final assessment of shortlisted award candidates
15 Oct – 15 Nov 2026
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Final Results Confirmation

Final Results Confirmation

Official confirmation of final results and winners
15 Nov – 20 Nov 2026
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Awards Gala Presentation

Awards Gala Presentation

Awards presentation and winner announcements
4 December 2026
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HIGHLIGHTS

F&B Showcases

F&B Showcases

Live Award Presentations

Live Award Presentations

Industry Networking

Industry Networking

Media & Press Coverage

Media & Press Coverage

NOMINATED BRANDS

Regent Phu Quoc

Regent Phu Quoc

Regent Phu Quoc offers an all-suite and villa beachfront sanctuary on Long Beach, combining private infinity pools, refined wellness, and immersive dining across Oku, Rice Market, Bar Jade and Ocean Club, all framed by sweeping sunset views.

Lumiere Byblos Villa

Lumiere Byblos Villa

Tucked away as a hidden historic gem in Saigon, Lumiere Byblos Villa offers an enchanting setting for elegant brunches, romantic dinners, and special celebrations. This vintage sanctuary beautifully elevates every memorable occasion.

CieL Dining

CieL Dining

Guided by Chef-owner Việt Hồng, CieL Dining transforms an intimate private house into a passionate culinary haven. Here, seasonal menus beautifully intertwine inspired French cuisine with a distinct, refined Vietnamese spirit.

Onvit

Onvit

As Vietnam’s pioneering Korean fine dining destination, ONVIT radiates warm hospitality from the Grand Plaza Hotel. This sophisticated restaurant beautifully harmonizes authentic Korean culinary traditions with fresh, locally sourced Vietnamese ingredients.

Secret Wines

Secret Wines

Centrally located in Ho Chi Minh City, Secret Wines treats dining as a soul-nourishing art. Driven by a deep passion for French hospitality, it beautifully pairs exquisite wines with enthralling culinary experiences.

Ishidaya Omakase

Ishidaya Omakase

ISHIDAYA Omakase brings Japanese heritage, seasonal expression and refined craftsmanship together, from Chef Taka Ishida’s thoughtful courses to rare ceramics, Taisho-inspired elegance and a dining experience shaped by three generations of tradition.

Le Parfum

Le Parfum

At Azerai La Residence, Hue, Le Parfum offers a sophisticated dining experience with Vietnamese and Western dishes, complemented by a charming terrace where guests can enjoy al fresco meals alongside panoramic views of the Perfume River.

SEAR Steakhouse

SEAR Steakhouse

SEAR Steakhouse brings fire, flavour and convivial dining together, from sharing boards and bold steaks to seasonal plates, rich sauces and slow evenings with good company.

Azerai Ke Ga Bay

Azerai Ke Ga Bay

Framed by sweeping dunes and a historic island lighthouse, Azerai Ke Ga Bay is a tranquil beachfront sanctuary. Here, elegant earth-toned pavilions and verdant gardens create an exclusive haven for ultimate relaxation.

La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton

La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton

La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton brings Mediterranean-inspired living to Sunset Town through artful design, warm hospitality, and a vibrant culinary scene. Mare, Seta, Finca, Luna Folk, Cielo, and The Merchant each add a distinct flavour, shaping the resort into a destination for dining, celebration, and sunset moments.

Woosah Spa

Woosah Spa

Woosah Spa renews body and spirit with soothing massages, facials, sauna, steam rooms and nail care, creating a peaceful luxury wellness escape at Hotel Royal Hoi An Danang.

La Lola Saigon

La Lola Saigon

La Lola brings the spirit of the Mediterranean to Saigon through vibrant sharing plates, flowing wine, and warm, relaxed hospitality, with Chef Julio and the team creating an easygoing escape inspired by long summer meals by the sea.

Maison Lucien

Maison Lucien

Maison Lucien brings French countryside comfort to Hoi An with house-made puff pastry, duck confit, pâté en croûte, classic sauces, and elegant seasonal menus rooted in tradition and warmth.

Royal Beachfront Villas & Spa Danang

Royal Beachfront Villas & Spa Danang

Nestled along An Bang Beach near historic Hoi An, Royal Beachfront Villas & Spa Danang offers a refined five-star coastal retreat with private pools, lush gardens, and ocean views, complemented by relaxed beachfront moments at Royal Shore Beach Club and vibrant dining at Indigo Restaurant.

Nam Mê Kitchen & Bar

Nam Mê Kitchen & Bar

Deeply inspired by the Mekong’s fertile plains, Nam Mê Kitchen & Bar acts as a culinary explorer. It thoughtfully reimagines riverside Vietnamese and neighboring regional dishes, delivering a uniquely delightful and creative dining journey.

The Alley Cocktail Bar & Kitchen

The Alley Cocktail Bar & Kitchen

The Alley Cocktail Bar & Kitchen brings together knowledge, experience, and passion through thoughtful décor, music, warm hospitality, and crafted food and drinks in a distinctive atmosphere.

Si Dining

Si Dining

Si Dining celebrates modern Italian cuisine with Vietnamese terroir, transforming Quảng Ngãi seaweed, seafood, lamb and fermented accents into inventive, deeply personal dishes by Chef Alessio Rasom.

Paradise Legacy Cruise

Paradise Legacy Cruise

Paradise Elegance redefines Ha Long Bay luxury by seamlessly blending contemporary style with Vietnamese design. Featuring a piano bar, day spa, and dedicated butler service, this sleek vessel promises an exquisitely flawless cruising experience.

Hotel Royal Hoi An Danang

Hotel Royal Hoi An Danang

Hotel Royal Hoi An invites guests into a story of romance, history, and culture, with distinctive experiences across the property, from refined Japanese dining at Wakaku Restaurant to sunset drinks and sweeping views at The Deck.

Pink Pearl by Olivier E.

Pink Pearl by Olivier E.

Pink Pearl by Olivier E. presents French-Mediterranean fine dining from Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Elzer within a glamorous beachfront pink mansion at JW Marriott Phu Quoc, blending elegance.

Fume - Japanese Modern Cuisine

Fume - Japanese Modern Cuisine

FUME Japanese Modern Cuisine presents seasonal omakase by Chef Tsuruhara Shozo, bridging Japanese craftsmanship, Vietnamese ingredients, intimate hospitality, and refined dining in historic Saigon.

Sol Kitchen & Bar

Sol Kitchen & Bar

Sol Kitchen & Bar brings Latin American flavours to District 1 with bold cuisine, crafted cocktails, premium ingredients, and a lively Michelin-recognized dining atmosphere near Ben Thanh Market.

Cees Eatery

Cees Eatery

Cee’s Eatery blends comfort and craft through dry-aged steaks, wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and globally inspired contemporary cooking, guided by quality ingredients and thoughtful technique.

Don Cipriani’s Italian Restaurant

Don Cipriani’s Italian Restaurant

Don Cipriani’s Italian Restaurant brings the warmth of Italian dining to Saigon through authentic flavours, comforting classics, and a welcoming setting designed for relaxed, convivial meals.

Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion

Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion

Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, part of Openasia Group, is a holistic wellness resort near Hue, distinguished by natural hot springs, a Japanese-style onsen, and premium spa therapies set within a serene natural landscape.

BREMIERE Wellness Center

BREMIERE Wellness Center

BREMIERE Wellness Center at Sofitel Saigon Plaza offers exceptional massages by Biologique Recherche-trained therapists, bringing French skincare expertise to a refined, restorative wellness experience.

Yazawa Hanoi

Yazawa Hanoi

Showcasing authentic Japanese spirit, YAZAWA HANOI delivers an exceptional Yakiniku dining experience. They specialize exclusively in unfrozen, chilled-imported A5 Wagyu, ensuring every expertly grilled bite offers unparalleled freshness and premium flavor.

Yazawa Saigon

Yazawa Saigon

Yazawa elevates yakiniku with premium Japanese Black beef, expert grilling, thoughtful hospitality, sommelier service, and an extensive wine and sake selection.

Seedeats

Seedeats

Located in Da Nang, SEEDEATS is a cozy, Mediterranean-inspired haven for clean eating. Offering vibrant, health-focused dishes alongside cold-pressed juices and specialty coffee, this tranquil space perfectly accommodates relaxing, co-working, and mindful dining.

Ine Teppanyaki & Sushi

Ine Teppanyaki & Sushi

Ine Teppanyaki & Sushi offers intimate omakase and teppanyaki experiences, with chef-led counters, private dining, seasonal ingredients, and a warm focus on balance and detail.

The Hill Station Hoi An

The Hill Station Hoi An

The Hill Station Hoi An offers European comfort cooking, curated cheeses and wines, and thoughtful hospitality within a century-old French villa that feels quietly like home.

Hidden Thaiger

Hidden Thaiger

Hidden Thaiger brings Thai home cooking to Hoi An through Maew’s Bangkok roots, family-style dishes, heartfelt hospitality, and familiar flavours shaped by memory and connection.

Spices Villa - Vietnamese Dining

Spices Villa - Vietnamese Dining

Spices Villa Restaurant reimagines Vietnamese fine dining in a century-old French villa, blending heritage flavours, contemporary artistry, elegant service, curated ambience, and Chef Hải Nguyễn’s vision.

Đông Dương Restaurant

Đông Dương Restaurant

Đông Dương celebrates Vietnamese dining through vibrant regional dishes, comforting hotpots, refreshing salads, street-inspired treats, thoughtful event styling, and warm hospitality for memorable shared gatherings.

Okra Foodbar

Okra Foodbar

OKRA FoodBar celebrates vibrant third-culture dining with local ingredients, global techniques, creative comfort food, inventive cocktails, sustainable values, and energetic hospitality shaped by Chef Jamie Celaya.

Somme Wine Bar

Somme Wine Bar

Somme Wine Bar offers relaxed wine-led dining with thoughtful pairings, hearty comfort dishes, seasonal menu updates, playful burgers, steak selections, creative small plates, and warm neighbourhood charm.

Si Dining

Si Dining

Si Dining celebrates modern Italian cuisine with Vietnamese terroir, transforming Quảng Ngãi seaweed, seafood, lamb and fermented accents into inventive, deeply personal dishes by Chef Alessio Rasom.

Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar

Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar

Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar Thao Dien offers premium wood-fired dining, Australian Wagyu, fresh oysters, native ingredients, set lunches, wine pairings, signature cocktails, and polished hospitality.

Mai House Saigon Hotel

Mai House Saigon Hotel

Mai House Saigon Hotel blends Vietnamese-French charm with gracious hospitality, complemented by Mediterranean-inspired dining at Mediterra Restaurant & Bar and elevated city views at Mai Sky Rooftop Bar.

Sushi Rei

Sushi Rei

Sushi Rei offers an authentic omakase experience in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring Japan-sourced ingredients, refined appetizers, expert sushi craftsmanship, warm Omotenashi service, and hinoki-inspired interiors.

Ö by Hoang Tung

Ö by Hoang Tung

Ö by Hoang Tung is Chef Hoang Tung’s contemporary fine dining destination in Saigon, blending Nordic-inspired ambience, open-kitchen artistry, refined techniques and local ingredients into an emotional tasting journey.

Zannier Bãi San Hô

Zannier Bãi San Hô

Zannier Bãi San Hô is a secluded coastal retreat immersed in nature and Vietnamese culture, with Bà Hai offering an authentic expression of regional cuisine inspired by traditional “Grandma Hai” home cooking.

JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon

JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon

JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon offers elegant rooms and residences, panoramic river views, diverse dining, event spaces, and exclusive lounge services in central Ho Chi Minh City.

Residence Eleven

Residence Eleven

Residence Eleven at Hilton Saigon presents refined Chinese dining with curated menus, panoramic city views, heritage-inspired elegance, and an exclusive atmosphere for memorable celebrations.

Busshari Modern Japanese Eatery

Busshari Modern Japanese Eatery

Busshari Modern Japanese Eatery blends Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary energy, offering intimate omakase, a curated sake bar, artisanal quality, and refined storytelling in Thao Dien.

Coastal Saigon

Coastal Saigon

Coastal Saigon combines lush riverside views with a contemporary menu featuring sea and land ingredients, offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience along the Saigon River.

The Racha Room

The Racha Room

The Racha Room offers a vibrant Asian dining experience, balancing salty, sweet, sour, umami, and spicy flavours with layered textures and contemporary culinary flair.

Sol by Meliá Phu Quoc

Sol by Meliá Phu Quoc

Set along the serene shores of Truong Beach, Sol by Meliá Phu Quoc offers a laid-back island escape with tropical leisure, vibrant dining, and beachfront energy, highlighted by the lively atmosphere of Ola Beach Club.

Nephele Restaurant

Nephele Restaurant

Nephele harnesses wood-fired mastery, where Chef Francis Thuan Tran elevates Vietnam’s diverse terroir into a multi-sensory journey, transforming seasonal harvests into creative, nature-inspired gastronomic art.

Mía Dining

Mía Dining

Mía Dining celebrates Vietnamese culinary heritage through heartfelt flavours, fresh seafood, and intimate private dining, where tradition and homeland stories are preserved in every experience. 

Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Sofitel Saigon Plaza brings French elegance to central Ho Chi Minh City, with a diverse culinary collection spanning ST25 by KOTO, Le 17 Bistro, Mezz Restaurant, Le Sucré by Sofitel Saigon Plaza, and Boudoir Lounge.

Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort

Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort

Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort is a luxury beachfront retreat at Mui Ong Doi, featuring private pool villas, panoramic sea views, wellness facilities, and distinctive Vietnamese and grilled dining experiences. 

Pizza 4P's

Pizza 4P's

Pizza 4P’s is a heartfelt dining concept born from sharing homemade pizza, celebrating quality ingredients and the joy of bringing people together through meaningful food experiences across Asia.

Antico Fornaio

Antico Fornaio

Antico Fornaio brings Italian focaccia tradition to Saigon, serving freshly baked sandwiches with premium ingredients, authentic flavours, and wine experiences celebrating Italy’s rich culinary heritage.

Lotte Hotel Saigon

Lotte Hotel Saigon

Lotte Hotel Saigon is a five-star riverside sanctuary offering refined comfort, family-friendly facilities, elegant dining at The Canvas, exclusive privileges for business and leisure travellers in the heart of Saigon.  

Afrocado - Premium Handcrafted Gelato

Afrocado - Premium Handcrafted Gelato

Afrocado - Premium Handcrafted Gelato is a premium gelato studio where meticulous 24-hour aging and refined European techniques transform carefully sourced ingredients into handcrafted gelato.

Mãn by UnicB

Mãn by UnicB

Mãn by UnicB crafted by UnicB Group presents a sophisticated fusion of modern Chinese cuisine and Vietnamese influences, with a seasonal à la carte menu inspired by the serene beauty of a Lingering Garden.

Yakiuo Ishikawa Saigon

Yakiuo Ishikawa Saigon

Yakiuo Ishikawa Saigon, the brand’s first international outpost, redefines Japanese barbecue with “Meatless Yakiniku,” offering an omakase experience of sashimi-grade seafood for a lighter, personalized journey.

SABI Sky Omakase

SABI Sky Omakase

SABI Sky Omakase, on the 25th floor, embodies wabi-sabi philosophy through a refined journey, featuring Vietnam’s first kuro-shari black-vinegar rice, celebrating pure ingredients and quiet culinary.

MAGURO Studio

MAGURO Studio

MAGURO Studio elevates omakase with intentional simplicity, creating a rhythm-driven experience. Chefs use peak-season ingredients, stripping theatrics to let pristine seafood shine in pure form.

Amanoi

Amanoi

Amanoi is an exclusive coastal retreat above Vinh Hy Bay within Nui Chua National Park, blending serene spa experiences, private beaches, and immersive cultural and outdoor exploration in a luxurious setting.

Livannah Sips & Bites

Livannah Sips & Bites

Livannah Sips & Bites is a vibrant haven for unforgettable gatherings. Pairing an exciting, comforting menu with upbeat music, this destination seamlessly turns shared meals into joyful celebrations. 

P'Ti Saigon

P'Ti Saigon

Nestled inside a stylish Thao Dien villa, P'Ti Saigon presents a serene urban escape. Helmed by chefs Sakal Phoeung and Vu Xuan Truong, this elegant destination serves exquisite modern French Mediterranean cuisine.

 
Le Corto

Le Corto

Le Corto, founded by Master Chef Sakal Phoeung, embodies the free-spirited charm of its namesake sailor, delivering refined dining shaped by decades of Michelin-starred French culinary expertise since 2016.

The Blacksheep

The Blacksheep

The Blacksheep embraces homemade traditions, crafting every dish from scratch. Pairing premium hand-selected meats with international flair, locally inspired cuisine with refined, thoughtful execution.

KURUMI - Healthy Vegan Food & Desserts

KURUMI - Healthy Vegan Food & Desserts

KURUMI is a 100% vegan sanctuary offering wholesome plant-based cuisine. Their diverse menu of global dishes and decadent desserts highlights pure, unrefined ingredients in cozy settings.

Meritel Hanoi

Meritel Hanoi

Meritel Hanoi offers a refined Old Quarter retreat where Indochine elegance, heartfelt service, and curated experiences come together, complemented by May Tre Dan Restaurant and Botan Bar & Dine for a distinctive taste of the property’s dining character.

Margherí - Neapolitan Pizza & Eatery

Margherí - Neapolitan Pizza & Eatery

Margherí brings authentic Neapolitan tradition to District 7, earning recognition from Gambero Rosso and 50 Top Pizza, and crafting acclaimed Italian cuisine defined by exceptional craftsmanship and culinary.

SEAR Steakhouse

SEAR Steakhouse

Anchored in Ho Chi Minh City’s heart, SEAR Steakhouse elevates culinary artistry with precision, serving exceptional signature cuts and a bold wine cellar for a sophisticated, unforgettable dining experience.

BEE'ZNEES

BEE'ZNEES

 Transporting guests to a glamorous bygone era, BEE'ZNEES is a 1920s sanctuary in Hanoi, offering immersive music and masterfully crafted classic cocktails for a refined, sophisticated escape.

Hà Thành Mansion

Hà Thành Mansion

Hà Thành Mansion is a century-old architectural gem preserving Tonkin heritage, offering Northern Vietnam’s essence through refined, generation-spanning culinary traditions within a historic villa setting.

HỢP 合 Skybar

HỢP 合 Skybar

Crowning Centec Tower, HỢP合 Skybar transforms Saigon’s skyline into an open-air disco, with world-class DJs, premium cocktails, and an electrifying rooftop nightlife experience above the city lights.

Westwood

Westwood

At Westwood Danang, flame shapes a dining experience rooted in ocean freshness, pasture-raised meats, local character, blending wood-fired cooking, Vietnamese nuance, technical finesse gracefully.
Hay Hay Restaurant

Hay Hay Restaurant

Located within Naman Retreat, Hay Hay Restaurant showcases refined Vietnamese regional cuisine, fresh local ingredients, and elegant bamboo architecture in a harmonious dining experience.

Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery Collection

Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery Collection

Evoking the romance of 1930s French Indochina, Hôtel des Arts Saigon blends five-star luxury with an artful boutique spirit, complemented by refined dining at The Albion by Kirk Westaway and vibrant skyline moments at Social Club Rooftop Bar.

Horizon Restaurant & Bar

Horizon Restaurant & Bar

Elevating rooftop dining at Four Points by Sheraton Danang, Horizon Restaurant & Bar pairs the city’s longest beer menu with international cuisine. Guests can savor signature Best Brews alongside sweeping ocean and city views

Le Méridien Saigon

Le Méridien Saigon

Le Méridien Saigon along the Saigon River blends contemporary design with urban energy, offering refined stays, culinary journeys, and seamless city connectivity in a modern sanctuary above District 1.
JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa offers refined coastal dining, featuring fresh ocean flavours at Seafood Grill and relaxed beachfront cuisine at Bayside Bistro in serene surroundings.

Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort

Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort

Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort brings contemporary island hospitality to life through stylish stays, relaxed resort energy, and distinctive dining, with MAD Cow Wine & Grill adding bold grilled flavours, vibrant cocktails, and panoramic rooftop views.

Six Senses Con Dao

Six Senses Con Dao

Six Senses Con Dao offers a restorative island retreat with private pool villas, wellness experiences, and protected natural surroundings, delivering rare privacy, calm, and thoughtful sophistication.

Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon pairs a prime riverside setting with contemporary hospitality, complemented by Kabin and Viet Kitchen, where Chinese specialties and vibrant international dining add character to the hotel’s culinary experience.

WINNERS & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 2025

PRIME STEAK BOUTIQUE & CHILL

PRIME STEAK BOUTIQUE & CHILL

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Winner Best Steakhouse Restaurant 2025
BỜM KITCHEN & WINE BAR

BỜM KITCHEN & WINE BAR

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Winner Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2025
YAZAWA SAIGON

YAZAWA SAIGON

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Winner Best Japanese Restaurant 2025
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL & SUITES SAIGON

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL & SUITES SAIGON

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Winner Best Italian Restaurant 2025 - Basilico  

Highly Recommended Best Luxury Hotel 2025

FUME | JAPANESE MODERN CUISINE

FUME | JAPANESE MODERN CUISINE

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Winner Best Omakase Restaurant 2025
HIDDEN THAIGER

HIDDEN THAIGER

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Winner Best Thai Restaurant 2025
SEDONA SUITES HO CHI MINH CITY

SEDONA SUITES HO CHI MINH CITY

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Winner Best Singaporean Restaurant 2025 - The Straits Kitchen & Bar
IBERICO VINOS Y TAPAS

IBERICO VINOS Y TAPAS

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Winner Best Spanish Restaurant 2025
CASINHA

CASINHA

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

HILTON SAIGON

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Winner Best Bar Of The Year 2025 - Song Bar

Highly Recommended Best Chinese Restaurant 2025 - Residence Eleven

MAD WINE BAR & EATERY

MAD WINE BAR & EATERY

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Winner Best Wine Bar 2025
HÔTEL DES ARTS SAIGON, MGALLERY

HÔTEL DES ARTS SAIGON, MGALLERY

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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

PARK HYATT SAIGON

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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

THE REVERIE SAIGON

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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

REGENT PHU QUOC

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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

MIA SAIGON

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Winner Best Boutique Hotel Of The Year 2025
AZERAI KE GA BAY

AZERAI KE GA BAY

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Winner Best Boutique Resort of the Year 2025
FUSION RESORT & VILLAS DANANG

FUSION RESORT & VILLAS DANANG

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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

DANANG MIKAZUKI JAPANESE RESORTS & SPA

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Winner Best Family-Friendly Resort 2025
NAMIA RIVER RETREAT

NAMIA RIVER RETREAT

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Winner Best Sustainable Resort 2025
Highly Recommended Best Resort Design & Ambience 2025
 
JW MARRIOTT PHU QUOC EMERALD BAY

JW MARRIOTT PHU QUOC EMERALD BAY

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

SOFITEL SAIGON PLAZA

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

MR. MARIO MENDIS

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Winner Hospitality Personality Of The Year 2025 - Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang
MR. MARIO CABALLERO

MR. MARIO CABALLERO

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Winner General Manager of the Year 2025, Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc
 
CHEF OLIVER METTE

CHEF OLIVER METTE

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

CHEF ROBIN MOUQUET

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Winner Pastry Chef Of The Year 2025 - Sofitel Saigon Plaza
MS. PHAN THI BINH MINH

MS. PHAN THI BINH MINH

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Winner Sommelier Of The Year 2025 - Ănăn Saigon
HOTEL DE LA COUPOLE SAPA - MGALLERY COLLECTION

HOTEL DE LA COUPOLE SAPA - MGALLERY COLLECTION

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Highly Recommended Best Hotel Design & Ambience 2025
GRAND MERCURE DALAT RESORT

GRAND MERCURE DALAT RESORT

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Highly Recommended Best Boutique Resort Of The Year 2025
DANANG MARRIOTT NON NUOC BEACH VILLAS

DANANG MARRIOTT NON NUOC BEACH VILLAS

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Highly Recommended Best Resort Dining 2025 - Beach House Restaurant
PULLMAN PHU QUOC

PULLMAN PHU QUOC

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Highly Recommended Best Sustainable Resort 2025 

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

 
PICKLES EATERY

PICKLES EATERY

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Highly Recommended Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2025
LE CORTO

LE CORTO

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Highly Recommended Best French Restaurant 2025
LIVANNAH - SIPS & BITES

LIVANNAH - SIPS & BITES

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Highly Recommended Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2025
SABOR

SABOR

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Highly Recommended Best Spanish Restaurant 2025
SUSHI REI

SUSHI REI

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Highly Recommended Best Omakase Restaurant 2025
TANDOOR

TANDOOR

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Highly Recommended Best Indian Restaurant 2025
SH GARDEN

SH GARDEN

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Highly Recommended Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2025
SECRET WINES

SECRET WINES

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Highly Recommended Best Wine Bar 2025
MAGURO STUDIO

MAGURO STUDIO

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Highly Recommended Best Omakase Restaurant 2025
YAZAWA HANOI

YAZAWA HANOI

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Highly Recommended Best Japanese Restaurant 2025
SI DINING

SI DINING

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Highly Recommended Best Italian Restaurant 2025
DOLCE BY WYNDHAM HANOI GOLDEN LAKE

DOLCE BY WYNDHAM HANOI GOLDEN LAKE

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Highly Recommended Best Hotel Dining 2025
COCO BAR

COCO BAR

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Highly Recommended Best Bar Of The Year 2025
KOBE BISTRO BY CHEF DAVID THAI

KOBE BISTRO BY CHEF DAVID THAI

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Highly Recommended Best French Restaurant 2025
VILLA LE CORAIL, A GRAN MELIÁ HOTEL

VILLA LE CORAIL, A GRAN MELIÁ HOTEL

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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
 
MAISON LUCIEN

MAISON LUCIEN

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Highly Recommended Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2025
HÀ THÀNH MANSION

HÀ THÀNH MANSION

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Highly Recommended Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2025
MAISON DES RÊVES

MAISON DES RÊVES

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Highly Recommended Best French Restaurant 2025
TRUFFLE SAIGON

TRUFFLE SAIGON

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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

CHEF OF THE YEAR

Chef Khoa Ta

Chef Khoa Ta

Ine Teppanyaki & Sushi, Ho Chi Minh City
1062 VOTE
Chef Eddie Cuong

Chef Eddie Cuong

Omakase By Eddie, Ho Chi Minh City
579 VOTE
Chef Soohan S Bisht

Chef Soohan S Bisht

Rang Internationally Indian Restaurant, Da Nang
82 VOTE
Chef Jonathan Koh

Chef Jonathan Koh

VOYAGE Restaurant, Ho Chi Minh City
9 VOTE
Chef Ryogo Ozawa

Chef Ryogo Ozawa

VIE8 - Vie Infinity, Ho Chi Minh City
3 VOTE
Chef Pedro Goizueta

Chef Pedro Goizueta

Ibérico Vinos y Tapas, Ho Chi Minh City

176 VOTE
Chef Mohit Alam Sekh

Chef Mohit Alam Sekh

Manvar Rasoi Indian Restaurant, Da Nang
19 VOTE
Chef Khai Vu

Chef Khai Vu

PRIME Steak Boutique & Chill, Ho Chi Minh City
35 VOTE
Chef Phong Doan

Chef Phong Doan

House of Kieu, Ho Chi Minh City
110 VOTE
Chef Bui Viet Trung

Chef Bui Viet Trung

Viet Kitchen, Ho Chi Minh City

175 VOTE
Chef Pierrick Maire

Chef Pierrick Maire

Truffle, Ho Chi Minh City
1 VOTE
Chef Thao Na

Chef Thao Na

Maison Des Rêves, Ho Chi Minh City
15 VOTE
Chef John Gallais

Chef John Gallais

Maison Lucien, Hoi An
7 VOTE
Chef Curtis Demyon

Chef Curtis Demyon

Westwood, Da Nang
1523 VOTE
Chef Tomohiro Sawaguchi

Chef Tomohiro Sawaguchi

Sushi Rei, Ho Chi Minh City
0 VOTE
Chef Shozo Tsuruhara

Chef Shozo Tsuruhara

FUME, Ho Chi Minh City
0 VOTE
Chef Alessio Rasom

Chef Alessio Rasom

 Si Dining, Da Nang
34 VOTE
Chef Hiroyuki Kawaguchi

Chef Hiroyuki Kawaguchi

Yazawa, Ha Noi
53 VOTE
Chef Hoang Tung

Chef Hoang Tung

Ö by Hoang Tung, Ho Chi Minh City
 
0 VOTE
Chef Nguyen Dong Hai

Chef Nguyen Dong Hai

La Residence Hotel, Hue
121 VOTE
Chef Guillaume Rogier

Chef Guillaume Rogier

Secret Wines, Ho Chi Minh City
2 VOTE
Chef Julio Gómez

Chef Julio Gómez

La Lola Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
21 VOTE
Chef Hua Dich Tuyen

Chef Hua Dich Tuyen

Wakaku Restaurant, Da Nang
1 VOTE
Chef La Thua An

Chef La Thua An

The Temptation, Da Nang
80 VOTE
Chef Nguyen Anh Nguyen

Chef Nguyen Anh Nguyen

Indigo Restaurant, Da Nang
2 VOTE
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RISING STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR

Chef Alain Pham

Chef Alain Pham

Aiii House Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
15 VOTE
Chef Tran Quoc Dat

Chef Tran Quoc Dat

Lumiere Byblos Villa, Ho Chi Minh City
191 VOTE
Chef An Lu

Chef An Lu

El Toro - Home for Steaks & Wines, Ho Chi Minh City
349 VOTE
Chef Nguyen Quoc Trung

Chef Nguyen Quoc Trung

PRIME – Steak Boutique and Chill, Ho Chi Minh City
152 VOTE
Chef Nguyen Duc Lam

Chef Nguyen Duc Lam

The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa
80 VOTE
Chef Nguyen Bao Tuan

Chef Nguyen Bao Tuan

Ky Vat Restaurant, Da Nang
365 VOTE
Chef Di Pace Rachman Arthur

Chef Di Pace Rachman Arthur

A Mediterranean Spirit, Phu Quoc
222 VOTE
Chef Ninh Le Trung Hau

Chef Ninh Le Trung Hau

Fusion Original Saigon Centre, Ho Chi Minh City
63 VOTE
Chef Nguyen Van Hai

Chef Nguyen Van Hai

Spices Villa, Hanoi
331 VOTE
Chef Ho King Yip (Victor)

Chef Ho King Yip (Victor)

Seta, Phu Quoc
13 VOTE
Chef Phan Truong An

Chef Phan Truong An

SABI Sky Omakase, Ho Chi Minh City

40 VOTE
Chef Doyle Hugh Alphonso

Chef Doyle Hugh Alphonso

The Blacksheep, Ho Chi Minh City

3 VOTE
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