Illustrative image (Photo: vietnamnet.vn) The event will honour the culinary quintessence of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with the participationof renowned chefs, restaurants owners, representatives of media and foodies.
"We have been watching Vietnam's culinary scene for a long time and aredelighted to announce the arrival of the Michelin Guide in Hanoi and Ho ChiMinh City," said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of theMichelin Guides.
With a fascinating food heritage and history, distinctive and unique flavours,iconic recipes, and well-known delicacies, Vietnamese cuisine has becomepopular around the world.
Supported by locals for whom eating out has always been a way of life, as wellas talented restaurateurs - both local and international - Hanoi and Ho ChiMinh City are two gourmet gems that deserve to be fully celebrated.
As the country's capital, Hanoi boasts centuries-old architecture and a richculinary heritage due to its sea connections and historic trade links. Its culturalcharm and culinary traditions are everywhere - on the streets and in smallshops - and gourmets in Hanoi can enjoy an abundance of Vietnamese dishes madewith fresh local ingredients and aromatic herbs using traditional recipes andtechniques.
Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic hub dotted with high-risebuildings, is emerging as another Asian dining destination.
Mixing European influences and local traditions, the food scene in Ho Chi MinhCity is vibrant and lively, with a range of offerings from small shops tohigh-end restaurants.
Dang Minh Truong, Chairman of Sun Group, a partner of the Michelin Guide inVietnam, said that with the arrival of Michelin Guide, the most trustedgastronomic ranking system in the world, Vietnam's food scene and localculinary wonders will finally be celebrated by local and international foodies.
Insiders believe that with the presence of Michelin-starred restaurants,Vietnam's tourism would take a stronger step forward and attract a large numberof international tourists to the country.
The Michelin Guide ranks restaurants through an award system, with the MichelinStar being a well-known award given to restaurants that offer the best diningexperience.
In addition to the prestigious star rating system, there is also the "BibGourmand" award category for restaurants that offer delicious food ataffordable prices.
Famous anonymous Michelin inspectors independently select the restaurants forthe Michelin Guide Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City using the global methodology,which includes factors such as the personality of the chef represented in thecuisine, harmony of flavours, mastery of cooking techniques, quality ofingredients and consistency over time and across the entire menu.
The list of restaurants in the Michelin Guide Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City willbe available exclusively in digital format on all the Guide's platforms,including the website, mobile applications, and social networks./.
VNA
