{"id":3189,"date":"2026-06-17T00:10:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/news\/pho-michelin-irony\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T21:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:22:12","slug":"pho-michelin-irony","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/news\/pho-michelin-irony\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u1ecb M\u01a1 Receives Bib Gourmand the Day After Announcing Closure | What to Check After the Relocation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ho Chi Minh City restaurant Ch\u1ecb M\u01a1 was selected for the Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 the day after it announced a temporary closure for relocation. This is not a story of a closed restaurant receiving an award \u2014 the relocation preparations and the announcement date happened to coincide. As the Michelin official page currently also shows \"temporarily closed,\" confirming the operating status and address before visiting is essential.<\/p>\n

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The closure notice on June 3, and the reason<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On June 3, Ch\u1ecb M\u01a1 announced a temporary suspension of operations. The reason founder H\u01b0ng Nguy\u1ec5n gave to local media was a move to central Ho Chi Minh City \u2014 not a permanent closure. However, as the reopening date and new address are subject to change, it is safer not to head there based on the old address alone.<\/p>\n

The Following Day, June 4: Selected for Bib Gourmand<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the 2026 edition announced in Hanoi on June 4, a total of 193 restaurants across Vietnam were listed, with 72 Bib Gourmand selections, of which 11 were new. Ch\u1ecb M\u01a1 was one of five new Bib Gourmand entries in Ho Chi Minh City. The Bib Gourmand is a separate category from Michelin Stars, recognizing restaurants that offer high-quality food at a good price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/th>\nConfirmed Events<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
June 3<\/td>\nAnnounced temporary closure for relocation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 4,<\/td>\nSelected for Bib Gourmand in the 2026 edition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evening of June 4<\/td>\nOwner learned of the award through a friend's message<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 6<\/td>\nLocal media reported on the sequence of events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Food and Concept That Were Recognized<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Michelin official listing highlights a pho with a choice of three broths simmered for 24 hours, as well as a dish of grilled catfish with rice crackers. The restaurant's identity lies not just in serving traditional pho but in combining house-made fermented condiments with Western culinary techniques. The description \"pho specialist\" alone does not fully capture what the restaurant actually offers.<\/p>\n

Even After the Award, Confirming Operations Is Necessary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A Michelin listing reflects the assessment at the time of announcement and does not guarantee future operations or consistent quality. After a relocation, the kitchen, staff, and price range may all change. Check the reopening date and address on the restaurant's official social media or its Michelin listing page, and if reservations are accepted, contact them in advance to be sure. Prioritize finding out whether you can actually eat there now over the story of the award.<\/p>\n

If you are using this article for current planning<\/h3>\n

Proper nouns, prices, and opening hours are subject to change. I would check the publication date and the period covered in the article, then cross-reference with official information from the operator or relevant authority just before visiting. For reviews, I read the posting date and specific conditions of use rather than the overall score. Having one nearby alternative ready means that if something sells out, the weather turns bad, a venue is closed, or there are delays, your itinerary is less likely to fall apart.<\/p>\n

To preserve the amount of information in the article, the policy is to retain the background and options covered in the original article and correct only errors. If you are unsure how to decide, write down your constraints in terms of time, budget, energy, and travel companions, and choose one priority. Because the optimal answer changes when conditions change, it is important not to apply the article's conclusions directly to your own situation.<\/p>\n

If you are using this article for current planning<\/h3>\n

Proper nouns, prices, and opening hours are subject to change. I would check the publication date and the period covered in the article, then cross-reference with official information from the operator or relevant authority just before visiting. For reviews, I read the posting date and specific conditions of use rather than the overall score. Having one nearby alternative ready means that if something sells out, the weather turns bad, a venue is closed, or there are delays, your itinerary is less likely to fall apart.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The key point here is not \"an ironic award right after closing\" but rather that the recognition was made public at the moment of relocation. Since the same listed information may not remain valid after reopening, travelers should confirm the latest operating information before visiting.<\/p>\n

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