THE MICHELIN GUIDE RESTAURANT CEREMONY 2026

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam / May 7 2026

THE MICHELIN GUIDE
HANOI | HO CHI MINH CITY | DA NANG
RESTAURANT CEREMONY 2026
to Celebrate a Century of Culinary Excellence
on 4 June 2026

Michelin is pleased to announce that the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang 2026 will take place on Thursday, 4 June 2026 unveiling the latest restaurant selection for the MICHELIN Guide Vietnam at The Ascott Tay Ho – Ha Noi.

This year marks the fourth edition of the MICHELIN Guide in Vietnam, celebrating the country’s dynamic and evolving culinary landscape across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.

The 2026 restaurant ceremony also carries exceptional historical significance as the global gastronomic community commemorates the 100th anniversary of the MICHELIN Star. Since the introduction of the MICHELIN Star rating system in 1926, the MICHELIN Guide has continued to honour culinary mastery and recognise restaurants that deliver outstanding dining experiences.

The MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony in Vietnam 2026 will bring together chefs, restaurateurs, industry leaders, partners, and media to celebrate the achievements of Vietnam’s vibrant restaurant scene. During the ceremony, the full selection of the MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang 2026 will be revealed, recognising establishments that exemplify culinary excellence.

Returning with the successful one-night format introduced last year, the event will feature the official announcement of the MICHELIN Guide restaurant selection, followed by a premium cocktail reception and a live stream to engage a broader audience.

This prestigious event will not only unveil the annual MICHELIN Guide selection for Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, but will also celebrate the accomplishments of vibrant culinary communities in these three cities and provide an opportunity for chefs and restaurateurs to connect and inspire one another.

All dining establishments in the selection are assessed and rated by anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors, according to 5 universal criteria:
• Quality of the ingredients
• Mastery of cooking techniques
• Harmony of flavours
• The personality of the chef expressed in the cuisine
• Consistency over time and across the menu

The MICHELIN Guide remains the world’s most respected restaurant selection authority, celebrating culinary craftsmanship and exceptional dining experiences globally.

At this year’s ceremony, there will also be guest chefs from around the region, bringing diverse culinary excellence to the reception. Representing: 

• Chef Stefan Stiller from Taian Table (Three MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Shanghai | Jiangsu | Zhejiang 2026) 
• Chef Garima Arora from Gaa (Two MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026) 
• Chef Rodrigo Andres Osorio from Asador Alfonso (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs | Cebu 2026) 
• Chef Viet Hong Le from CieL​ (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang 2025) 
• Chef Sam Tran from Gia (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang 2025)
• Chef Yamaguchi Hiroshi from Hibana by Koki​ (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang 2025)
• Chef Francis Thuan Tran from Nephele (MICHELIN Selected, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang 2025)
• Chef Alessio Rasom from Si Dining (MICHELIN Selected, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang 2025)

To ensure that the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang reaches a wider audience, a live stream will be broadcast via the MICHELIN Guide YouTube channel – allowing food enthusiasts and industry professionals to share the night of celebration, wherever they are.

To receive the latest news and updates all year round, visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android.

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