After Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang is the third destination of the Michelin Guide team of appraisers in Vietnam to find delicious restaurants to award stars.
In a statement released this morning, Michelin Guide International Director Gwendal Poullennec said the anonymous appraisers have begun their second journey to find the “gems” of the Vietnamese culinary scene. In addition to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Michelin Guide added Da Nang to the appraisal list. The list of selected restaurants will be announced in June.
Gwendal Poullennec said that Da Nang joining this list is “a testament to the excitement and quality of cuisine in each region of Vietnam”.
Golden Bridge on top of Ba Na hill in Da Nang – a tourist attraction of the city. Image: SG
According to the Michelin Guide, Da Nang is not only a famous tourist destination recognized around the world but also a paradise for foodies. Michelin also called Da Nang “a culinary center representing the cultural quintessence of the Central region” and the cuisine here “made a deep impression on the anonymous appraisers”. The appraisers enjoyed sitting on the side of the road, enjoying the “gems” of the city’s cuisine such as ordering a bowl of duck porridge, a bowl of Quang noodles, fish noodle soup, banh xeo or fresh seafood.
Besides familiar specialties and street eateries, Da Nang also offers diners an attractive and diverse high-class cuisine, demonstrated through the cooking skills of international chefs.
Similar to previous destinations, Michelin Guide evaluates restaurants in Da Nang according to a long-standing evaluation method that is applied worldwide according to 5 consistent criteria: quality of ingredients used, cooking skill. The harmony of flavors and personality of the chef is reflected in the dish and the consistency of the dish over time as well as on the entire menu.
Banh loc, banh cuon, sausage, spring rolls, and sour spring rolls are sold at Con market in Da Nang. Image: Huynh Nhi
Chairman of Sun Group Dang Minh Truong, the unit that accompanies the Michelin Guide in the journey to find delicious restaurants in Vietnam, also said that Da Nang is a land that always brings unique culinary experiences and deserves recognition. receiving attention from the community of culinary enthusiasts at home and abroad.
“The presence of Michelin Guide continues to strengthen Da Nang’s position on the international tourism map, contributing to attracting tourists from other countries to visit,” Mr. Truong said.
Michelin Guide awarded stars to Vietnamese restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for the first time in June 2023. The first four Vietnamese restaurants to be awarded one star include Anan Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City; Gia, Hibana by Koki and Tam Vi, all in Hanoi.
“Star” is the rating classification system of the Michelin Guide, the world’s most prestigious culinary ranking organization. One star is for a restaurant that “has good quality food, worthy of stopping to enjoy”. Two stars are “a restaurant with excellent food quality, worthy of a visit”. Three stars (highest) is a place with “excellent food quality, worthy of planning to come enjoy it in person”.
In addition to the four starred restaurants, 102 restaurants and individuals in Vietnam were honored in three Michelin Selected categories (recommended by Michelin); Michelin Guide Special Awards (special awards) and Bib Gourmand (delicious restaurants at affordable prices).
Currently, the Michelin guide has restaurant names in more than 40 countries and territories. This handbook was first launched by the Michelin Tire Company, France, in 1900 and is committed to providing international tourists and local diners with the world’s best restaurants, honoring cuisine and advertising. promote tourism.