A celebration of artistry, discipline, and culinary passion unfolded in Ho Chi Minh City on 20 October 2025, as Vietnam proudly hosted the Young Talents Escoffier – Asia Pacific 2025 competition. This prestigious event brought together the region’s most promising chefs and service professionals, reaffirming Escoffier’s enduring legacy of excellence while spotlighting a new generation shaping the future of gastronomy across Asia and beyond.
Across Vietnam, world-class restaurants are transforming dining into an art of experience where architecture, lighting, and ambience shape emotional connection as deeply as the cuisine itself. Under the Hospitality Design & Services category of the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, the nominees for Best Restaurant Design & Ambience reflect a new era of destination dining, led by vision and originality.
The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 proudly welcomes Optimum Hospitality as its Gold Sponsor. As a recognised leader in hotel advisory, asset management, and F&B-driven consultancy, Optimum Hospitality partners with the Awards to empower Vietnam’s hospitality community through strategic insight, international expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Under the Hospitality Design & Services category at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, the Best Spa of the Year nominees highlight Vietnam’s ascendance as a global wellness destination. From Saigon to Sapa, these visionary sanctuaries set new benchmarks in design, service, and holistic rejuvenation—proving that hospitality, at its finest, heals the spirit.
The Gourmet Vietnam Awards proudly welcomes Hospitality Team Services (HTS) as its Gold Sponsor for 2025. Known for its depth of expertise in restaurant concept creation, F&B consulting, and hospitality training, HTS brings vision, precision, and passion to elevate Vietnam’s culinary and hospitality standards to international excellence.
Passion, precision and purpose define the Rising Star Chef category at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025. From Saigon’s vibrant kitchens to Phu Quoc’s island shores, these 24 chefs illuminate the evolving story of Vietnamese cuisine with creativity, vision and heart, shaping the nation’s gastronomic future one plate at a time.
In the silent language of pastry, beauty is born from patience, precision, and fire. This year, The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 shines a light on six pastry artists who sweeten Vietnam’s fine dining landscape with vision, grace, and a touch of magic.
Ho Chi Minh City – Nestled in the heart of the city with panoramic views of the Ba Son Bridge, Le Méridien Saigon stands as an urban landmark where creativity and culture meet premium hospitality. Overlooking the scenic Saigon River, the hotel offers unrivalled convenience for business and leisure travelers alike, with easy access to the city’s key attractions and event venues.
In the delicate dance between wine and cuisine, sommeliers are the unseen maestros who turn moments into memories. The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 honours nine visionaries whose passion and precision are shaping a new chapter in Vietnam’s fine dining and wine culture.
