Following the success of its first season, Gourmet Vietnam Awards returns for Season 2 with a new collection of names and stories to celebrate. The Best Fine Dining Restaurant nominees reflect a dining scene that is becoming more confident, more personal and, above all, more exciting. 

From grand city icons to intimate urban escapes, Vietnam’s finest hotels are redefining what it means to travel beautifully. The Best Luxury Hotel nominees celebrate places where thoughtful service, distinctive character and a genuine sense of welcome come together, turning a night away into something we carry home with us. 

From intimate cocktail rooms to rooftop escapes, Vietnam’s bar scene has found a rhythm of its own. The Best Bar of the Year nominees celebrate places where inspired drinks, character and genuine hospitality come together, reminding us that sometimes the most memorable evenings begin with simply choosing the right bar.

There are few better ways to discover Vietnam than from the water. Framed by limestone cliffs, quiet bays and changing skies, the Best Cruise Ship of the Year nominees celebrate journeys where beautiful surroundings, thoughtful hospitality, good food and the simple pleasure of slowing down come together.

Casual dining is where personality often speaks loudest. From neighbourhood bistros and modern izakayas to pizza counters, wine bars and kitchens rooted in home-style cooking, the Best Casual Dining Restaurant nominees reveal how relaxed hospitality, distinctive flavours and a strong sense of place continue to shape Vietnam’s everyday dining culture.