Michelin stars are the guide’s most prestigious rating system, ranging from one star for “high-quality cooking” to three stars for “exceptional cuisine worth a special journey.” Restaurants that earn Michelin Stars are recognized as premier dining destinations, offering outstanding culinary experiences crafted by talented chefs.
Now in its fourth year in Vietnam, the Michelin Guide 2026 features a total of 193 dining establishments, including 11 one-star restaurants, 72 Bib Gourmand venues, recognized for serving high-quality food at reasonable prices, 110 Michelin Selected restaurants, and three recipients of the Michelin Green Star for sustainability.
Among the 11 restaurants awarded one star are 2 newcomers: ONVIT in Hanoi and Upstairs in Ho Chi Minh City. ONVIT is the first contemporary Korean restaurant in Vietnam to receive a Michelin star. Its innovative menu combines Korean culinary traditions with Vietnamese ingredients. Meanwhile, Upstairs impressed the Michelin critics with its modern menu inspired by the flavors and culinary heritage of central Vietnam.
Those two restaurants join the ranks of 9 previously recognized one-star restaurants: Gia, Hibana by Koki, and Tam Vi in Hanoi; Long Trieu, Annan Saigon, Akuna, CieL, and Coco Dining in Ho Chi Minh City; and La Maison 1888 in Da Nang.
According to chef Hiep Truong, the founder of Upstairs, Michelin’s presence has given a boost to Vietnam’s culinary industry.
Truong said: “Michelin’s arrival in Vietnam has motivated chefs to continually improve and create better culinary experiences.”
The Bib Gourmand category welcomed 11 new additions this year, including Thanh Van traditional steamed rice rolls, Mammom, and Pho Ha in Hanoi; Ba Ba crab soup rice noodle, Tay Ho 127 steamed rice rolls, and La Lola restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City; and Ba Vui restaurant, and Le Gia Khang restaurant in Da Nang.
The Michelin Selected list now includes 110 restaurants recognized for the quality of their cuisine. Nine establishments made their debut this year, including MAU, Huyen Huong chicken noodle soup, and ZAO in Hanoi; Apero, NOM, nd Tales by Chapter in Ho Chi Minh City; and Di Hoa in Da Nang.
Tales by Chapter in Ho Chi Minh City was awarded a Michelin Green Star for its commitment to sustainability through a zero-waste philosophy and a seasonal plant-based menu.
The Michelin critics praised a new generation of Vietnamese chefs for reshaping Vietnam’s culinary identity by blending international techniques with local ingredients and Vietnamese cultural storytelling. The guide also presented several individual awards honoring outstanding culinary professionals.
The growth in Michelin-starred restaurants reflects a new phase of development for Vietnam’s food and beverage industry.
