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Entrance  to the Michelin Guide Vietnam event. JC Cailles Lo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780625865987Michelie Guide Vietnam Entrance .jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Entrance  to the Michelin Guide Vietnam event. <em>JC Cailles Lo</em></span></span></span></div><p>HANOI — The Michelin Guide officially unveiled the 2026 restaurant selection for Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang at The Ascott Tay Ho Hanoi on Thursday, June 4. Now in its fourth edition, the number of awardees reached an unprecedented total of 193 establishments, comprising 11 one-Michelin-star restaurants (two new), 72 Bib Gourmands (11 new), and 110 Michelin Selected establishments (9 new), alongside three restaurants in the Michelin Green Star community (one new). This also marks the first time in the Vietnam guide’s history that the number of starred restaurants has reached double digits, clearly reflecting the country’s reputation as a fast-emerging culinary destination in Asia.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780625954364Chef Chi Jun Hyook of New 1 Michelin Star Onvit.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Chef Chi Joon Hyuk of new 1-Michelin-star Onvit. <em>JC Cailles Lo</em></span></span></span></div><p>The staging of this year’s Michelin restaurant ceremony was nothing short of impressive, featuring sophisticated production value, high-tech visuals, a grand stage, and a suspense-filled program with surprise twists. One of the highlights came when Hanoi-based Chef Chi Joon Hyuk of Onvit was first called on stage as part of the Michelin Selected list, only for the host to jokingly imply that there had been a mistake, before later revealing that the restaurant had actually earned one of the evening’s top honors and received its first Michelin Star. This marks a historic win for the team, becoming the first Korean restaurant in Vietnam to receive a star.</p><p>When Chef Chi was asked how he feels about receiving this award, he shared, “It is a big honor as a Korean chef to receive a one Michelin star, especially in Vietnam, as this has never happened before.&quot; </p><p>He also revealed his Filipino ties and how they shaped him as a chef. He added, “Before I came to Vietnam, I stayed in Iloilo for one year, where I opened a Korean restaurant. I learned that running a restaurant is not just about food; it is about working with a team, communicating effectively with customers, and most importantly, remaining open to learning new cultures. That’s what I learned from living in the Philippines.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780625992604Fron Left to Right. Michelin Young Chef 2024 Awardee Duy Nguyen of Little Bear, Chef Sam Tran of 1 Michelin Gia, Restaurateur Long Tran, Chef Hiep Truong of  New 1 Michelin Upstairs.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">(From left) Michelin Young Chef 2024 awardee Duy Nguyen of Little Bear, Chef Sam Tran of 1-Michelin-star Gia, restaurateur Long Tran and Chef Hiep Truong of new 1-Michelin-star Upstairs. <em>JC Cailles Lo</em></span></span></span></div><p>The second restaurant to receive a new Michelin star is Upstairs Tasting Room, led by Chef Hiep Truong and restaurateur Long Tran, located in Ho Chi Minh City. It offers a modern Vietnamese tasting menu concept in which the final letter of the restaurant’s name is intentionally designed as a flipped question mark, symbolizing endless possibilities and the spirit of exploration. </p><p>This win adds to restaurateur Tran’s growing portfolio, as his Hanoi restaurant Gia continues to hold one-Michelin-star status and was among the first starred establishments in the inaugural 2023 edition. Gia is helmed by talented chef Sam Tran, who said, “Our Michelin win is an opportunity for us to showcase our cuisine and culture not only to Vietnamese customers but to the rest of the world.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780626066484Chef Peter Cuong Franklin of 1 Michelin Anan.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Chef Peter Cuong Franklin of 1-Michelin-star Anan. <em>JC Cailles Lo</em></span></span></span></div><p>Veteran chef Peter Cuong Franklin of Anan, one of the inaugural Michelin star recipients from Ho Chi Minh and now a four-time consecutive awardee, was also in attendance to personally receive the plaque. </p><p>“It’s really nice to be back again for this ceremony and to be part of this history. The Michelin Guide is extremely important for the country because it puts Vietnamese cuisine on the global map with a global standard. Now, we are focusing more on quality and offering more tasting menu options. We have evolved a lot, partly because of the expectations of a Michelin-quality restaurant, and we have improved significantly because of this,” he reflected. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780626104925Michelin Guide Vietnam Guest Chefs.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Michelin Guide Vietnam guest chefs. <em>JC Cailles Lo</em></span></span></span></div><p>After the awarding ceremony, a surprise unfolded when a black curtain was lowered at the far end of the ballroom, revealing eight Michelin-starred restaurants from different countries invited to serve the evening’s cocktail reception. Among them was one-Michelin star Asador Alfonso, proudly from Cavite, Philippines, represented by Chefs Chele Gonzalez and Rodrigo Osorio. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780626131723Chefs Chele Gonzalez and Rodrigo Osorio of 1 Michelin Asador Alfonso, Philippines.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Chefs Chele Gonzalez and Rodrigo Osorio of 1-Michelin-star Asador Alfonso, Philippines. <em>JC Cailles Lo</em></span></span></span></div><p>When asked about his thoughts representing the Philippines at an international event, Chef Gonzalez pointed out, “I am a Filipino already. I have lived in the Philippines for more than 15 years, and the Philippines is my home. On this occasion, we are showcasing Asador Alfonso. Although it serves Spanish cuisine, it is located on a beautiful farm in Cavite, with stunning views. It is an amazing feeling to be alongside other international chefs. Cooking is about sharing, and we are sharing special moments here with Michelin.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780626157405Clockwise. Jamón de Wagyu, Matrimonio, Croquetas de Jamón, Gallagher Oysters with Gazpachuelo.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">(Clockwise from top left) Jamón de Wagyu, Matrimonio, Gallagher Oysters with Gazpachuelo and Croquetas de Jamón. <em>JC Cailles Lo</em></span></span></span></div><p>Chef Osorio then presented the dishes served for the evening. “We are serving our signature Jamón de Wagyu; then a Matrimonio, a type of tapa served on toast using anchovies prepared in two different ways - one cured in vinegar and the other salt-cured. We are also having Croquetas de Jamón, and finally Gallagher Oysters with caviar and green Gazpachuelo, a traditional creamy soup made with fish and seafood,” he explained.</p><p>The speech of Tananya Nimasdavut, vice president of Michelin Lifestyle for East Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East, left a lasting impression on all participants and served as a fitting reminder of why restaurants are celebrated at the Michelin ceremony. </p><p>She expressed, “A great meal is never just a meal. It is a memory, it is a connection. It is a reason to travel and explore the world through a different lens. So never stop seeking out these unforgettable experiences everywhere in the world.”</p><div><br/></div><div><em>The complete list of winners from the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 can be found <a href="https://guide.michelin.com/vn/en/selection/vietnam/restaurants">here</a>.</em></div>

<p>The Michelin Guide officially unveiled the 2026 restaurant selection for Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang at The Ascott Tay Ho Hanoi on Thursday, June 4. </p>

The Michelin Guide officially unveiled the 2026 restaurant selection for Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang at The Ascott Tay Ho Hanoi on Thursday, June 4.

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Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026: Winners revealed, PH starred restaurant featured

JC Cailles Lo

Published June 05, 2026 10:31 AM PHT

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Updated June 05, 2026 11:18 AM PHT

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