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Saigon's Michelin Moments: 9 Award-Winning Restaurants You Must Try
Looking for the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City with Michelin stars? From fine dining with global flair to reimagined Vietnamese classics, these award-winning spots have earned their place in the prestigious 2025 MICHELIN Guide. Whether you're planning an elegant night out or a luxury food crawl near District 1, this list covers 10 must-visit Michelin-starred and selected restaurants in Saigon.
1. Ănăn Saigon — One MICHELIN Star + MICHELIN Green Star
📍 89 Ton That Dam, District 1
Cuisine: Modern Vietnamese
MICHELIN Rating: ⭐ + 🌱 Green Star
Why visit: A cool, contemporary twist on Vietnamese street food in a hidden alley. Stylish, bold, and always buzzing — Ănăn sets the tone for culinary creativity in Saigon.
About: Ănăn Saigon is a modern Vietnamese restaurant led by chef Peter Cuong Franklin. Using cutting-edge techniques and vibrant flavors inspired by street food, dishes like tuna tartare, duck mozzarella mini pizzas, shrimp-pork tacos, and wagyu bone marrow pho capture the attention of global diners.
Chef Peter Cuong Franklin and his team.
A cool, contemporary twist on Vietnamese street food in a hidden alley
2. Long Trieu — One MICHELIN Star
📍 The Reverie Saigon, 22-36 Nguyễn Huệ, District 1
Cuisine: Cantonese
MICHELIN Rating: ⭐
Why visit: A grand dining experience where fine Cantonese cuisine meets impeccable Vietnamese hospitality — luxurious yet refined.
About: Helmed by a team of seasoned chefs, Long Trieu delivers elevated Cantonese cuisine with signature dim sum and barbecued specialties served in an opulent setting within The Reverie Saigon.
Long Trieu is where fine Cantonese cuisine meets impeccable Vietnamese hospitality.
A unique blend of Cantonese and Vietnamese flavors.
3. Akuna — One MICHELIN Star
📍 Le Méridien Saigon, 3C Tôn Đức Thắng, District 1
Cuisine: Contemporary Global
MICHELIN Rating: ⭐
Why visit: Stylish, seasonal, and ingredient-driven — Akuna brings global finesse to Vietnam’s vibrant produce.
About: Akuna, meaning “flowing water” in an Australian Aboriginal language, reflects the culinary artistry of Chef Sam Aisbett. Guests can sit at the chef’s counter to watch the vibrant open kitchen or dine by windows overlooking the Saigon River. The menu draws inspiration from the “beautiful chaos” of Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam’s cultural richness, offering inventive European dishes with Vietnamese flair alongside premium Australian and international wines.
Akuna at Le Méridien Saigon — A rising star in Vietnam’s fine dining scene, now proudly awarded One MICHELIN Star.
Overlooking the Saigon River, Akuna is led by MICHELIN-starred Chef Sam Aisbett and hospitality expert Desiderio Bevilaqua.
4. CieL Dining — One MICHELIN Star
📍 6/3 Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Cuisine: Southeast Asian Fusion
MICHELIN Rating: ⭐
Why visit: A quiet oasis above the city, where modern art meets seasonal flavors. Perfect for special occasions or a peaceful sunset dinner.
About: CieL Dining is a modern fusion restaurant led by Vietnamese chef Hong, known for its refined technique and contemporary take on Vietnamese flavors. Panoramic city views elevate every seasonal course into a special moment.
CieL offers a dinner-only, seven-course tasting menu that celebrates Vietnam’s finest ingredients.
CieL showcases Vietnam’s top ingredients.
5. Coco Dining — One MICHELIN Star
📍 143 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Cuisine: Innovative Vietnamese
MICHELIN Rating: ⭐
Why visit: A newcomer with a cult following — Coco blends flavor precision and warm storytelling for an immersive dining journey.
About: Coco Dining made waves by being promoted from MICHELIN Selected to a coveted One Star. Founded and helmed by Chef Võ Thanh Vương, the restaurant is celebrated for its thoughtful fusion of local ingredients and modern culinary techniques. Each seasonal menu is crafted as a 12-course narrative, inspired by five distinct flavor philosophies that guide the diner through a sensory journey.
CoCo Dining offers a 12-course tasting menu that takes diners on a journey through Chef Vương’s unique culinary philosophy.
Each dish is a meticulously crafted harmony of flavors, served in an elegant, granite-accented space.
6. Hoa Túc — MICHELIN Selected
📍 74/7 Hai Bà Trưng, Sai Gon Ward, HCMC
📍 29 Ngo Thoi Nhiem, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC
Cuisine: Refined Vietnamese
MICHELIN Rating: MICHELIN Selected
Why visit: A charming restaurant set in a former opium factory. Elegant indoor-outdoor seating and beautifully presented classics.
About: Specializing in elevated Vietnamese flavors from classic to modern, Hoa Túc offers a warm atmosphere filled with nostalgic charm. Recognized for two consecutive years in the MICHELIN Guide, its refined décor and meticulous dishes make it a standout for lunch or dinner in central Saigon.
Set in a former opium refinery, Hoa Túc blends colonial charm with Parisian flair in its stylish courtyard and interiors.
Its refined Vietnamese menu reimagines tradition with elegant touches.
7. Square One — MICHELIN Selected
📍 Park Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam Son Square, District 1
Cuisine: French & Vietnamese
MICHELIN Rating: MICHELIN Selected
Why visit: A polished fine-dining space for business or romance, combining Parisian-style cuisine with Vietnamese soul.
About: Square One impresses with a refined balance of French techniques and local Vietnamese ingredients. The space features open kitchens, intimate private rooms, and stylish indoor-outdoor areas, ideal for formal gatherings or indulgent escapes.
Two Cultural Legacies in a Soulful Culinary Journey.
Located in the heart of dynamic Saigon, Square One – Park Hyatt Saigon is a MICHELIN-selected restaurant led by Chef Arnaud Schuttrumpf and Chef Ninh Lê Trung Hậu.
8. Nén Light — MICHELIN Selected
📍122/2 Tran Dinh Xu Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Cuisine: Experiential Vietnamese Fine Dining
MICHELIN Rating: MICHELIN Selected
Why visit: Avant-garde and theatrical — Nén Light uses food as a stage for storytelling and emotion.
About: The essence of Nén lies in its uniquely narrative approach to cuisine. Through its Story Menu, the restaurant crafts a meaningful progression of courses that reflect the artistry and cultural depth of Vietnam. Expect surprise, emotion, and culinary elegance in every bite.
Elegantly designed with a classic touch, it’s led by Chef Summer Le — a true expert in the rich culinary traditions of Central Vietnam. 
This fine dining restaurant specializes in storytelling through food, where the chef creatively elevates Vietnamese cuisine with local ingredients.
9. The Monkey Gallery Dining — MICHELIN Selected
📍 3rd Floor, 91 Mac Thi Buoi St., District 1, HCM, Vietnam
Cuisine: Fusion (Vietnamese, Japanese, French)
MICHELIN Rating: MICHELIN Selected
Why visit: A whimsical space for food lovers who enjoy art, flavor, and a bit of fun. Every plate is a surprise.
About: At The Monkey Gallery Dining, each dish is a canvas of creativity. There are no traditional roles here — instead, guests are guided by Gallery Attendants, and the dishes are crafted by Gallery Artists. It's an immersive blend of visual art and culinary delight.
The Monkey Gallery Dining, honored as a MICHELIN Selected restaurant in 2023, is a multi-Asian fine dining concept.
True to its name, the chefs here are culinary artists, crafting imaginative and visually striking edible masterpieces.
What is a Michelin Star?
A Michelin Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking. We take into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavours, the mastery of techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine and, just as importantly, consistency both across the entire menu and over time. (Source: Michelin Guide)
Bonus Stop: COSMO Club at Rex Hotel
After dinner, make your way to COSMO Club, Saigon’s premier luxury e-gaming destination. Located inside Rex Hotel Saigon, this stylish lounge offers high-end entertainment, signature cocktails, and round-the-clock energy — open 24/7.
🎲 Gaming Tables | 🥂 Private Lounges | 🎧 Live DJs | 🕰️ Always Open