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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.

 
THE GOURMET VIETNAM AWARDS

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
  • Bar of the Year
  • Best Wine Bar
  • Best Rooftop Bar 
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Hotel & Hospitality Dining
Hotel & Hospitality Dining
  • Best Hotel Restaurant
  • Best Resort Dining
  • Best Cruise Dining 
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Hotel, Resort & Destination Excellence
Hotel, Resort & Destination Excellence
  • Best Hotel of the Year (Urban / Luxury)
  • Best Resort of the Year (Beach / Nature)
  • Best Cruise Ship of the Year
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Hospitality Design & Services
Hospitality Design & Services
  • Best Hotel & Resort Service Experience
  • Best Restaurant Service Experience
  • Best Restaurant Design & Ambience
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Hospitality & Personality
Hospitality & Personality
  • Hospitality Personality of the Year
  • Hotel General Manager of the Year
  • Restaurant Manager of the Year
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REGISTRATION PROCESS

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Registration Complimentary (free of charge)
Eligibility Open to legally operating entities and professionals in Vietnam with a minimum of six months in operation
Apply Here

JUDGE & ADVISORY BOARDS

James Young

James Young

Hotelier
Eric A. Baumgartner

Eric A. Baumgartner

Hospitality Leaders
Tracie May Wagner

Tracie May Wagner

Journalist & Influencer
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 Opens

Awards Registration Opens

Nominations accepted across all categories
15 Aug – 30 Sep 2025
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Eligibility Check

Eligibility Check

Awards Committee reviews all submissions
01 - 05 October 2025
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Shortlisting

Shortlisting

Committee selects shortlisted nominees in each category
5 – 10 Oct 2025 
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Judging Period

Judging Period

Judges score each nominee according to set criteria
12 Oct – 10 Nov 2025 
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Final Deliberations

Final Deliberations

Judges meet to review scores and resolve ties
11 – 15 Nov 2025 
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Finalists Announcement

Finalists Announcement

Finalists publicly announced via Epicure Vietnam, Epicure Asia, and partners
18 Nov 2025 
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Awards Ceremony

Awards Ceremony

Awards presentation and winner announcements
12 Dec 2025 
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Post-Event Coverage

Post-Event Coverage

Winner features published across Epicure Vietnam’s platforms
15 – 20 Dec 2025 
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TIMELINE

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

PRIME Steak Boutique & Chill

PRIME Steak Boutique & Chill

PRIME is proudly to be the first boutique steakhouse in Ho Chi Minh City, that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate with our specialty on dry-aged beef. 
Hotel de la Coupole Sapa

Hotel de la Coupole Sapa

Hotel de la Coupole Sapa – MGallery Collection opened in December 2018, ushering in a new Golden Age for luxury travel in this once-forgotten mountain retreat.
Yuzu Omakase

Yuzu Omakase

Yuzu Omakase Vietnam strives to gratify even the most discerning gourmet with supreme service and a distinctive culinary journey that amaze you on every visit.
The Anam Cam Ranh

The Anam Cam Ranh

The Anam is the first five-star colonial beach resort in Cam Ranh - a sanctuary of contemporary luxury that harks back to a bygone era.
Sóno

Sóno

Sono Grill & Bar, another recent addition to Saigon’s increasingly crowded District 2 restaurant scene, self-identifies as a lifestyle concept where “flavour meets sound.”
Banyan Tree Lang Co

Banyan Tree Lang Co

Escape to a sanctuary for the senses at the stunning, multi-award winning Banyan Tree Lăng Cô, located in central Vietnam, near three popular destinations: Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An. 
The Monkey Gallery

The Monkey Gallery

The Monkey Gallery DINING is one of the first fine dining restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, opening in 2019 with a passion to bring a new gastronomic destination with a Vietnamese soul to local and international diners
Namia Retreat Hoi An

Namia Retreat Hoi An

Nestled amidst lush landscapes and tranquil waters, Namia River Retreat was born from a dream of blending genuine cultural exploration with the healing touch of Vietnamese herbology.
Nén Light

Nén Light

Established in 2022 as the sister restaurant of Nén Danang, Nén Light is nestled in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most vibrant metropolis
Mercure Da Lat Resort

Mercure Da Lat Resort

The Mercure Dalat Resort offers an ideal starting point from which to explore the cultural and historical capital of Lam Dong province, surrounded by the majestic highlands of Vietnam.

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

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Peter Cuong Franklin

Peter Cuong Franklin

Ănăn Saigon
0 VOTE
Adrien Guenzi

Adrien Guenzi

Lüne Restaurant & Bar
0 VOTE
Julien Perraudin

Julien Perraudin

Quince Saigon
0 VOTE
Sam Asbett

Sam Asbett

Akuna Restaurant
0 VOTE
Ivan Barone

Ivan Barone

MGallery’s Hôtel des Arts Saigon
3 VOTE
Sakal Phoeung

Sakal Phoeung

Le Corto & P’ti Saigon
2 VOTE
Christopher Clarke

Christopher Clarke

The Albion by Kirk Westaway
2 VOTE
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