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Gourmet Vietnam Awards<br> Honouring Culinary and Hospitality Excellence

Gourmet Vietnam Awards
Honouring Culinary and Hospitality Excellence

Vietnam’s gastronomic and hospitality scene is entering a golden era—an evolution defined by creativity, craftsmanship, and a passion for unforgettable experiences. At the heart of this movement stands the Gourmet Vietnam Awards, presented by Epicure Vietnam, the country’s leading culinary magazine. More than just an awards ceremony, it is a national stage celebrating excellence, innovation, and dedication across the vibrant F&B and hospitality landscape.

Hot Chefs & Hip Cuisines<br> Celebrating the Culinary Voices Defining Vietnam’s Dining Future

Hot Chefs & Hip Cuisines
Celebrating the Culinary Voices Defining Vietnam’s Dining Future

The Gourmet Vietnam Awards return with a spotlight on creativity, passion, and talent across the country’s vibrant dining scene. This year, the People’s Choice categories invite food lovers to champion the chefs whose flavours and philosophies have reshaped the way Vietnam eats. From Italian mastery to French finesse, from bold Vietnamese reimaginings to soulful storytelling, these culinary leaders embody the energy and diversity of modern gastronomy.

Optimum Hospitality Elevates Industry Standards as Gold Sponsor of the 2025 Gourmet Vietnam Awards

The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 proudly welcomes Optimum Hospitality as its Gold Sponsor. As a recognised leader in hotel advisory, asset management, and F&B-driven consultancy, Optimum Hospitality partners with the Awards to empower Vietnam’s hospitality community through strategic insight, international expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Bạch Place Đà Lạt: A Gentle Retreat in the City of Eternal Spring

Tucked into the heart of Đà Lạt, Bạch Place is a small, thoughtful hideaway shaped by calm, memory, and a sense of ease. It is not designed to impress at first glance, but to be felt over time - through simple comforts, attentive hospitality, and moments of quiet that invite guests to slow down and breathe.

Namia River Retreat: Where the River Slows and Wellness Breathes

Flowing gently along the Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat proposes a quieter definition of luxury - one shaped by Vietnamese herbal wisdom, mindful design, and sustainable intention. Here, wellness unfolds as a lived experience, measured not by schedules, but by breath, light, and time reclaimed.

The Reverie Saigon: A Palace in the Sky

Rising above Saigon’s most storied boulevards, The Reverie Saigon has spent a decade redefining luxury through Italian artistry, immersive design, and a deeply personal approach to hospitality. It is a place where atmosphere, detail, and experience are composed with deliberate restraint.

The Gate: Where Everyday Dining Finds Its Quiet Elegance

In the heart of Thảo Điền, The Gate offers a composed yet inviting approach to casual dining, where European influences meet thoughtful execution. With well-crafted dishes, an impressive wine selection, and warm, unpretentious hospitality, the restaurant has become a destination defined by consistency, comfort, and understated refinement.

Long Triều: Imperial Cantonese Heritage, Refined for the Present

Set within the palatial surroundings of The Reverie Saigon, Long Triều represents the pinnacle of Cantonese fine dining in Vietnam. Rooted in tradition and elevated through precision, the restaurant offers a composed and refined culinary experience defined by craftsmanship, elegance, and cultural depth.

Truffle Saigon: Among the Clouds

Rising above Ho Chi Minh City, within the iconic Landmark 81, Truffle Saigon offers a refined culinary experience where altitude meets intention. More than a restaurant, it is a place shaped by vision, discipline, and a deep respect for ingredients and craft.

Yazawa Saigon: Where Wagyu Becomes a Standard of Excellence

Recognised as Best Japanese Restaurant at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, Yazawa Saigon embodies the highest expression of Japanese wagyu mastery. Through uncompromising sourcing, disciplined craftsmanship and refined omotenashi hospitality, Yazawa presents a dining experience defined by authenticity, precision and quiet authority.

Maison des Rêves: Where Silence Becomes a Signature

Neither theatrical nor overt, Maison des Rêves approaches dining as a quiet art of attention. Here, French technique meets Vietnamese intuition in a space shaped by restraint, memory, and rhythm. It is a restaurant that invites guests not to be impressed, but to be gently, unmistakably moved.