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On June 4, 2026, the Michelin Guide will announce the fourth "MICHELIN Guide Hanoi｜Ho Chi Minh City｜Da Nang" selection in Hanoi. The venue is The Ascott Tay Ho Hotel (West Lake district, Hanoi). This year marks the 100th anniversary of Michelin's star ratings, which began in 1926, and the Vietnam edition draws high attention among ceremonies worldwide. Three-star chef Stefan Stiller (Taian Table) and two-star chef Garima Arora (Gaa) will join as guests, and the ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Details of the originating news
According to Việt Nam News, the fourth Vietnam Michelin Guide announcement will be held in Hanoi on the night of June 4 as a one-night-only ceremony. The target cities are Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. A cocktail reception is planned after the ceremony.
The evaluation applies Michelin's five common criteria — quality of ingredients, mastery of cooking technique, harmony of flavors, the chef's personal expression, and consistency across the whole menu. As before, inspectors visit restaurants anonymously and make selections after multiple surveys.
Background and full picture
Michelin entered Vietnam in 2023. From the first year it covered Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and in 2024 Da Nang was added, making a three-city framework. In the previous 2025 edition, a total of 181 establishments were selected, comprising 9 one-star (1 new, 1 promotion), 2 green stars (1 new), 63 Bib Gourmand (9 new), and 109 Michelin Selected (14 new).
ベトナムはシンガポール（2016年〜）・タイ（2018年〜）・マレーシア（2022年〜）に次ぐ東南アジア4番目のミシュラン進出国で、Vietnam, chasing Thailand,Whether the number of selections grows at the 100th-anniversary milestone of the star is a point to watch this year.
Trends in the Vietnam Michelin Guide
| Year | Target cities | One star | Green Star | Bib Gourmand | Selected | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (first edition) | Hanoi and HCMC | 4 | 1 | 36 | 62 | 103 |
| 2024 (second edition) | Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang | 7 | 1 | 54 | 93 | 155 |
| 2025 (third edition) | Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang | 9 | 2 | 63 | 109 | 181 |
| 2026 (fourth edition) | Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang | To be announced June 4 | ― | |||
Local and industry reaction
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism sees the Michelin Guide's presence as "directly linked to an increase in travelers who visit Vietnam for food," and its national tourism promotion takes a strategy of putting Michelin-selected shops front and center.
From Da Nang's restaurant industry, there are voices saying "bookings have increased since we were added to the covered cities in 2024," and in the 2025 edition, Da Nang alone had 11 new selections.Summer sightseeing in Da NangMoves to expect a synergy with this are lively too.
On the other hand, from those who value street-food culture, the criticism that "Michelin's criteria lean too heavily toward high-end restaurants" remains persistent. Whether the expansion of Bib Gourmand can bridge this gap is being questioned.
Vietnam's café cultureAs shown here, many argue that the very diversity of food is the strength of Vietnamese cuisine.
Impact on readers
After the June 4 announcement, selected restaurants tend to see a surge in bookings. In particular, shops newly chosen for Bib Gourmand spread the reputation of "high quality at an affordable price," so the best time to visit is right after the announcement.
If you're planning a trip to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, it's efficient to check the announced list before making bookings. A growing number of travelers, Da Nang included, are building three-city "Michelin food crawl" trips each year.
Ripple effects on the industry
The Michelin Guide taking root is bringing multiple changes to Vietnam's dining industry. Representative ones include stricter ingredient-sourcing standards, improved service quality, and more foreign chefs being brought in. The increase of green stars to two in 2025 also shows rising awareness of sustainable management.
From the standpoint of food OEM and ingredient wholesalers, a track record of supplying Michelin-selected shops is becoming a differentiator in sales. The impact rippling through Vietnam's entire food supply chain is not small.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement date | Wednesday, June 4, 2026 |
| Venue | The Ascott Tay Ho Hotel (West Lake district, Hanoi) |
| Livestream | Official MICHELIN Guide YouTube channel |
| Target cities | Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang |
| Evaluation criteria | Five items: ingredient quality, cooking technique, harmony of flavor, the chef's personality, and consistency |
| Official site | guide.michelin.com/vn/en |
| Guest chefs | Stefan Stiller (three stars), Garima Arora (two stars) |
Summary
In 2026, when the Michelin star marks 100 years since its birth, the fourth Vietnam edition will be announced in Hanoi on June 4. The focus is how far the number of selections grows from the previous year's 181, and whether the first two-star appears. Vietnam's food scene grows richer every year, and the June announcement is information that ties directly into travel plans for the second half of the year.
