Voices of Authority, Flavours of Excellence
Global judges shaping Vietnam’s culinary future
The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 celebrates the nation’s finest chefs, restaurants, and hospitality leaders. Guided by a distinguished advisory board of international hoteliers, sommeliers, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers, the awards ensure credibility and vision. These judges bring unmatched expertise, guaranteeing winners truly embody excellence, creativity, and authenticity in Vietnam’s gastronomy.
Where Hospitality Meets Gastronomy

At the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, the Hotel & Hospitality Dining category honours destinations where cuisine and travel intertwine. From Saigon’s skyline rooftops to seaside tables on pristine shores, these restaurants and bars transform every stay into a memory — where each flavour tells a story of place, culture and artistry.

Redefining the Art of Travel

Every memorable journey begins with a place that inspires. Vietnam, with its rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking landscapes, has become a stage where hotels, resorts, and destinations transform travel into something deeper—an experience where culture, comfort, and innovation intertwine. From glittering city skylines to tranquil coastal retreats, the country’s finest establishments are shaping experiences that resonate long after guests depart.

Defining Hospitality
Honouring Vietnam’s Hotel General Managers of the Year
Beyond the polished marble lobbies and sweeping sea views, true hospitality begins with vision. The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 celebrates the Hotel General Manager of the Year nominees , seventeen exceptional leaders whose artistry, grace, and foresight continue to elevate Vietnam’s reputation as one of Asia’s most inspiring luxury destinations.
The Art of Pairing
Celebrating Vietnam’s Finest Sommeliers
In the delicate dance between wine and cuisine, sommeliers are the unseen maestros who turn moments into memories. The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 honours nine visionaries whose passion and precision are shaping a new chapter in Vietnam’s fine dining and wine culture.
Rising Stars
The Next Chapter of Vietnam’s Culinary Story
Passion, precision and purpose define the Rising Star Chef category at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025. From Saigon’s vibrant kitchens to Phu Quoc’s island shores, these 24 chefs illuminate the evolving story of Vietnamese cuisine with creativity, vision and heart, shaping the nation’s gastronomic future one plate at a time.
Vietnam’s Wellness Renaissance
Leading Spas Redefine Luxury
Under the Hospitality Design & Services category at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, the Best Spa of the Year nominees highlight Vietnam’s ascendance as a global wellness destination. From Saigon to Sapa, these visionary sanctuaries set new benchmarks in design, service, and holistic rejuvenation—proving that hospitality, at its finest, heals the spirit.
Beyond Green
Where Sustainability Defines the Future of Hospitality
The Best Sustainable Hospitality Concept category at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 celebrates visionary destinations that are redefining luxury through environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. These nominees go beyond eco-conscious practices to pioneer a new hospitality model, where sustainability is not a trend, but the very essence of modern luxury.