Da Nang is the third destination in Vietnam to be evaluated by the Michelin Guide inspectors, following Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
4 restaurants received Michelin stars in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Michelin Guide.
Representatives of Michelin Guide in Vietnam have just announced that Da Nang is the next city to be added to the culinary destination list of this renowned guide. It is the third city in Vietnam to be rated by the Michelin Guide inspectors, following last year’s announcements of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
“The inclusion of Da Nang in the Michelin Guide family is evidence of the vibrancy and quality of Vietnamese cuisine, alongside its rich history and distinctive regional flavors,” said Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of Michelin Guide.
According to the Michelin Guide representatives, Da Nang made a profound impression on their anonymous inspectors with its outstanding food quality and rich culinary heritage, including dishes like Quang-style noodles, fishcake vermicelli, and Vietnamese pancakes (banh xeo).
The Michelin inspectors were delighted to sit by the roadside and savor the culinary “gems,” such as a bowl of duck congee.
Similar to previous destinations, restaurants and delicious dishes in Da Nang will be evaluated by Michelin Guide’s anonymous inspectors based on five globally consistent criteria, all focusing on the quality of the food.
These criteria include the quality of ingredients used, culinary technique, harmony of flavors, personality expressed through the dishes, consistency over time, and throughout the menu.
The list of Michelin Guide restaurants for this year will be announced at an event in June.
The presence of Michelin Guide in Vietnam since 2023 has been seen as a significant boost for the culinary and tourism market. Mr. Do Duy Thanh, Fnb Director, noted that thanks to the award’s effect, 2023 witnessed remarkable growth in the high-end restaurant business.
Michelin’s presence is said to be inspiring new investment models in 2024, learning, copying, and optimizing from the 2023 list. Furthermore, the trend in high-end restaurants will lean towards the gastronomy art model.
iPOS.vn’s 2023 culinary business market report also affirmed that Michelin brings positive factors to Vietnam’s culinary business market, enhancing product value and F&B brand.
In 2023, many high-end restaurants regretted losing their prestigious Michelin star due to a lack of understanding of the evaluation criteria and regulations. Therefore, this year will witness a strong transformation of these establishments, with improvements in food and service to regain a star.
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