The presentation ceremony for the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Ascott Tay Ho Hotel in Hanoi. In this milestone year marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Michelin star, gourmets around the world are watching how Vietnam's culinary scene will be evaluated.
Overview of the ceremony and notable guests
The Michelin Guide Vietnam released its first edition in 2023, and this marks the fourth selection. The target cities are three: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. The ceremony will also be livestreamed on YouTube from 5 p.m.
As guest chefs, the participation of Stefan Stiller, three-star chef of Shanghai's "Taian Table," and Garima Arora, two-star chef of Bangkok's "Gaa," has been announced. Both are figures leading Asia's contemporary culinary scene, and a talk session on their points of contact with Vietnamese cuisine is planned.
List of current Michelin-starred restaurants in Vietnam
| Restaurant name | Cuisine genre | Location | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akuna | Contemporary | Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City | One star |
| Anan Saigon | Vietnamese cuisine | Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City | One star |
| CieL | Innovative | Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City | One star |
| Coco Dining | Innovative | Vo Thi Sau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City | One star |
| Hibana by Koki | Japanese cuisine | Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi | One star |
| Gia | Vietnamese cuisine | Dong Da District, Hanoi | One star |
| La Maison 1888 | French cuisine | Da Nang | One star |
| Long Trieu | Cantonese cuisine | Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City | One star |
| Tam Vi | Vietnamese cuisine | Ba Dinh District, Hanoi | One star |
Currently all nine restaurants are one star, and there are no two- or three-star restaurants yet. Whether the 2026 announcement produces the first two-star is the biggest focus.
Changes from 2025 and points to watch
In the 2025 edition, two new Green Stars and 63 Bib Gourmand restaurants were newly selected. In the latest 2026 selection, "Hoshino" newly earned one star, and seven restaurants including Italian, sushi, French, and yakitori were added to Michelin Selected.
Michelin's evaluation criteria are five items.
- The chef's personality and culinary philosophy
- Harmony and balance of flavor
- Mastery of cooking technique
- Quality of ingredients
- Consistency across the entire menu
Worldwide, there are over 3,000 Michelin-starred restaurants in about 40 countries. Vietnam is a market drawing attention within Southeast Asia, following Thailand and Singapore, and if the first two-star is born, it would become an international talking point.
Local reaction — predictions from the gourmet community
In Vietnam's gourmet community, the names Anan Saigon and Gia frequently come up as two-star candidates. Anan Saigon is praised for the Vietnamese-cuisine innovation crafted by chef Peter Cuong Franklin, and Gia is drawing attention for its approach of reinterpreting Hanoi's traditional Vietnamese cuisine in a modern way.
On the other hand, voices of concern that "once you're selected by Michelin, prices rise and local customers drift away" can also be seen on social media. Debates like "it's the Bib Gourmand that really evaluates the essence of Vietnamese cuisine" and "they should give stars to street food too" are also lively.
Repeat Bib Gourmand winner Lai RaiAs with places like it, which offer high-quality Vietnamese cuisine at affordable prices, there is also great hope for wider recognition of such shops.
Impact on Japanese tourists — access and reservations
It's customary for reservations to flood in after the Michelin announcement. Many starred restaurants fill their reservation slots a month ahead, so moving right after the June 4 announcement is the smart play.
| Restaurant | Budget guide (per person) | Yen conversion | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akuna | 2,000,000〜3,500,000 VND | About 11,800–20,600 yen | Official site / phone |
| Anan Saigon | 800,000〜1,500,000 VND | About 4,700–8,800 yen | Official site |
| Gia | 1,200,000〜2,000,000 VND | About 7,100–11,800 yen | Official site / Instagram DM |
| La Maison 1888 | 3,000,000〜5,000,000 VND | About 17,600–29,400 yen | Via InterContinental |
| Bib Gourmand restaurants (average) | 100,000〜300,000 VND | About 590–1,760 yen | No reservation needed (be prepared to line up) |
Ripple effects on the food industry
The presence of the Michelin Guide is bringing ripple effects to Vietnam's food industry as a whole. Ingredient-sourcing routes have become more sophisticated, and demand for regional specialties such as Da Lat's organic vegetables and Phu Quoc Island's fish sauce has increased. As a result of the quality standards for restaurant ingredients being raised, the trend of premiumization is reaching consumer foods too.
Vietnam's five biggest café trendsAs also touched on there, the trend of quality improvement across the food and beverage industry and Michelin's evaluation criteria influence each other mutually.Fish yakiniku that opened in Thao DienAs with it, Michelin's presence is also giving a boost to Vietnam entries by Japanese chefs.
Practical info summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement date and time | Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 17:00 |
| Venue | The Ascott Tay Ho Hotel (Hanoi) |
| Livestream | MICHELIN Guide YouTube channel |
| Target cities | Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang |
| Current number of starred restaurants | 9 one-star, 2 Green Star |
| Bib Gourmand | 63 restaurants (2025 edition) |
| Guest chefs | Stefan Stiller (three-star), Garima Arora (two-star) |
Summary — will June 4 be a turning point for Vietnamese cuisine
It's been 100 years since the birth of the Michelin star. If Vietnam's first two-star is born at this milestone, Southeast Asia's culinary map will be redrawn. Watch the June 4 announcement, then secure your reservation at a starred restaurant.
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