Gone are the days when Vietnam’s finest dining fit on a plastic stool. The 2025 Michelin Guide just dropped nine one-star gems (up one new, plus a hard-earned promotion), proving that elegant chopsticks and crisp linen are official diplomatic attire here.

Vietnam’s 9 Michelin-Star Restaurants in 2025

1. Gia – Hanoi

Cuisine: Modern Vietnamese tasting menu
Vibe: Zen, poetic, and quietly luxurious — like dining in a design magazine
Why Go: Chef Sam Trần tells Vietnam’s culinary story with seasonal ingredients and emotion-driven plating.
Signature Move: “Aroma of the Countryside” — a course that literally smells like rice fields and nostalgia.

2. Hibana by Koki – Hanoi

Cuisine: Japanese Teppanyaki
Vibe: Intimate and theatrical, like a samurai chef’s private dojo under the Capella
Why Go: It’s omakase with a teppan twist — ultra-premium ingredients grilled before your eyes with monk-like focus.
Signature Move: A5 Miyazaki wagyu seared and served with sacred-level silence.

3. Tam Vi – Hanoi

Cuisine: Traditional Northern Vietnamese
Vibe: Like your Hanoian grandmother’s salon met a Qing dynasty tea room
Why Go: This is comfort food elevated with reverence — slow-cooked, authentic, unapologetically Vietnamese.
Signature Move: Caramelized pork in clay pot — sweet, sticky, and made to remember.

4. Anan Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City

Cuisine: Progressive Vietnamese street food
Vibe: A neon-lit noodle bar with a tasting menu and global swagger
Why Go: Chef Peter Cuong Franklin riffs on Vietnamese classics with fearless innovation and just enough cheek.
Signature Move: The $100 bánh mì — foie gras, truffle, wagyu, and a mic drop.

5. Long Trieu – Ho Chi Minh City

Cuisine: Refined Cantonese
Vibe: Jade and gold elegance where every dim sum looks hand-painted
Why Go: For decadent bites and white-glove service with serious Chinese culinary pedigree.
Signature Move: XO-sauce lobster dumplings that melt into silk on the tongue.

6. Akuna – Ho Chi Minh City

Cuisine: Contemporary fusion, mostly seafood
Vibe: Sleek and sultry — think black marble and soft jazz
Why Go: Dishes blend Japanese restraint with Vietnamese vibrancy, plated like edible sculpture.
Signature Move: Coral trout with tamarind beurre blanc — east meets west in one bite.

7. CieL – Ho Chi Minh City (New for 2025)

Cuisine: French-Japanese contemporary
Vibe: Minimalist, polished, and quietly high-fashion
Why Go: 2025’s rising star — a masterclass in balance and harmony from plating to palate.
Signature Move: Uni with seaweed consommé and citrus pearls — coastal Zen in a bowl.

8. Coco Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City (Promoted in 2025)

Cuisine: Creative Asian-European fusion
Vibe: Soft lighting, velvet seats, and warm hospitality
Why Go: A neighborhood gem turned star — expect surprise pairings and a chef who cooks like a jazz pianist.
Signature Move: Duck breast with Vietnamese coffee glaze — bold, playful, unforgettable.

9. La Maison 1888 – Danang

Cuisine: Fine French dining
Vibe: Colonial grandeur meets Riviera chic inside InterContinental Danang
Why Go: Dine on chandeliers and sea views with a wine list longer than your flight itinerary.
Signature Move: Lobster bisque served tableside with a bow — the kind of dish that deserves its own toast.

Final Word:

From teppanyaki temples to street food reimagined, Vietnam’s 2025 Michelin stars are bold, diverse, and ready to impress. Whether you’re traveling for romance, research, or really good soup — these 9 kitchens are worth crossing the globe for.

Vietnam Michelin Stars 2025: Complete Guide to the Best Fine Dining Experiences