The Gourmet Vietnam Awards not only honour culinary excellence but also celebrate the people behind the plates—those who bring vision, artistry, and emotion to the table. This year’s People’s Choice categories invite diners to raise their voices for the chefs who inspire, surprise, and connect us through food.
Gourmet Vietnam Awards, presented by Epicure Vietnam, the country’s leading culinary magazine, is more than just an awards ceremony; it is a national stage celebrating excellence, innovation, and dedication across the vibrant F&B and hospitality landscape.
From 8 to 20 August 2025, Saigon Café at Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel invites guests to embark on “Ticket to Indonesia,” an immersive journey into the flavours and traditions of the world’s largest archipelago. Part of the hotel’s “Ticket to Asia” series, the event marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Indonesia, celebrating both culinary artistry and cultural connection.
Le Méridien Saigon has officially set the tone for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 with an elegant reveal of its latest mooncake collection, Moonlight Glamour. Held on July 4, the exclusive launch event marked one of the earliest unveilings among Saigon’s five-star hotels—blending tradition, contemporary art, and culinary innovation into one luminous celebration.
This July and August, the “Waves of Flavor” series returns to Latest Recipe restaurant – Le Méridien Saigon – with its newest chapter, “A Taste of Vegas & Texas.” Held monthly throughout 2025, the series invites gourmets on a captivating journey to explore the world through taste, with each edition offering a fresh, creative, and art-inspired dining experience that defines the hotel’s distinctive gastronomic identity.
With more than 20 years bridging the world’s most exclusive destinations with Asia’s discerning elite, Christine Galle-Luczak, Founder of Heavens Portfolio, reflects on the true essence of luxury. In this candid interview, she shares how purpose, emotion, and storytelling are shaping a new era of hospitality.
From corporate meetings to elegant weddings, Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City offers versatile event spaces, dedicated service, and a consistent standard of hospitality in a well-connected city location. With spacious venues and thoughtful event coordination, it’s a trusted destination for seamless, memorable gatherings.
Nestled along the pristine shores of Mui Ne, Anantara Mui Ne Resort offers an idyllic escape where body, mind, and spirit find harmony amid the natural wonders of Vietnam. Fringed by golden sands and embraced by the sea, this tropical haven captivates with panoramic views as sunrise and sunset unfold along a single, breathtaking horizon.
Vietnam’s new wave of sommeliers is doing more than pouring wine—they’re uncorking culture. Backed by the relaunched Vietnam Sommelier Association – VSA, these tastemakers, with deep roots in tradition and a sophisticated global outlook, are redefining how the world experiences Vietnamese cuisine.
