Prepare to enjoy the most elegant flavors Vietnam has to offer. Vietnamese Fine Dining is breaking the mold on luxury food with heart, heritage, and daring innovation! From Hanoi to Saigon and beyond, a new generation of cooks is taking classic dishes and turning them into masterworks, sometimes reimagining the national dish of Vietnam in ways you never dreamed. Here’s where local spirit meets world-class refinement. Welcome to the peak of Vietnamese culinary art.
Vietnamese Fine Dining has a balance of tradition and innovation. What sets it apart, however, is the way chefs combine local ingredients such as nuoc mam, herbs, and rice using international cooking principles to bring out something both refined and deeply Vietnamese. From a deconstructed pho to a foie gras banh mi, even the national dish of Vietnam can be revamped into a fine dining piece while maintaining its soul.
And it’s not just about flavors, it’s about telling stories. Each course during a Vietnamese Fine Dining experience represents a personal or regional story, typically served via tasting menus updated seasonally. It’s all about setting as well, from a colonial mansion to a sky-high rooftop setting or a modern-day art gallery. These experiences, directed by innovative chefs, bring the best of Vietnamese culture to life and take classics such as the national dish of Vietnam to the world’s culinary forefront.
T.U.N.G Dining, spearheaded by pioneering Chef Hoang Tung, marks the entrance of Vietnamese Fine Dining into the realm of sensory storytelling. Characterized by minimalist design and an intimate chef’s counter, the eatery presents an 18-course menu drawn from Nordic cuisine with Vietnamese origins.
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Why go: Each dish is a story, half art, half memory, intended to evoke feeling and wonder, all while honoring the richness of Vietnamese ingredients.
T.U.N.G Dining (Sours: tungdining)
Chapter Dining stands out for its grill-oriented haute cuisine heavily embedded in the Vietnamese cultural narrative. Chef Quang Dung crafts experiential dinner chapters, each course taking inspiration from local legend, ingredients, and seasonal rituals.
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What makes it special: Chapter Dining takes recognizable flavors and heightens them to an emotional, multi-sensory experience, making it an absolute must for all food enthusiasts.
Chapter Dining (Sours: noithatkendesign)
Situated opposite Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, Gia is a haven of calm and refinement. Trained at Noma and Gaa, Chef Sam Tran infuses every dish with a deep respect for Vietnamese heritage.
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Why it stands out: Gia’s design reflects the tranquil sophistication of its food. The kitchen remains open, the ingredients are seasonal, and the narrative is deeply Vietnamese, serving a refined interpretation of culinary traditions with an inclusion of the national dish of Vietnam.
Gia (Sours: gia)
Looking over the mythical Hoan Kiem Lake, the Rhythms Restaurant blends Vietnamese and French gourmet food at one of the city’s most romantic rooftops. A holiday dinner and anniversary hotspot.
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Best for: A classic yet adventurous Vietnamese Fine Dining experience with city views and impeccable service.
The Rhythms Restaurant (Sours: tripadvisor)
Chef Hoang Duong, a Vietnam Iron Chef finalist, injects a touch of modern technique and international flavors into the Old Quarter in Hanoi. Duong reimagines classic favorites with refined elegance.
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Why it works: For visitors in pursuit of the essence of Vietnamese cuisine in a refined, hospitable atmosphere, Duong’s offers authenticity with no pretence.
Duong’s Restaurant (Sours: duongdining)
Reinventing the concept of Vietnamese Fine Dining, Anan Saigon is the brainchild of Chef Peter Cuong Franklin, a Harvard graduate and ex-banker turned food guru. Anan blends Vietnamese street food culture with contemporary luxury in the most hip way possible.
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Don’t miss: Nhaunhau Bar’s garden terrace on the rooftop and enjoy the panoramic views of the city, best enjoyed during sunset cocktails before or after tasting.
Anan Saigon (Sours: AnanSaigon)
Le Corto is a Tatler-covered gem that marries the sophistication of French cuisine with Vietnamese heart and seasonal richness. Chef Sakal Pheoung, formerly with Sofitel, imbues every dish with skill and a touch of panache.
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Why go: Why visit: No matter the occasion, intimate dinner, business lunch, or stylish celebration, Le Corto provides the pinnacle of Vietnamese Fine Dining cuisine, atmosphere, wine, and extraordinary service.
Le Corto (Sours: lecortovietnam)
This is Vietnamese Fine Dining at its most imaginative and playful. Nestled in a stunning restored Indochina-era home, The Monkey Gallery is the creative playground of the talented duo of chef Hau Tran and pastry chef Hanh Tran.
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Perfect for: Romantic dinner dates, birthdays, or anyone seeking bold innovation on the plate.
The Monkey Gallery DINING (Sours: thedotmagazine)
Named after the world’s best rice, ST25, this eatery is an upscale dining haven; it’s a tribute to Vietnam’s rice cultivation past. Jointly spearheaded by Chef Bao La and Chef Heath Gordon, ST25 by KOTO weaves stories around rice, harvest, and country memories.
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Why it matters: It’s Vietnamese Fine Dining with a mission fostering the empowerment of the young through KOTO’s culinary education while honoring the humble grain at the center of the national dish of Vietnam and countless others.
ST25 by KOTO (Sours: sofitelsaigonplaza)
Housed in an elegant white Art Nouveau mansion, Nephele is among the latest additions to the fine-dining landscape of Saigon. Chef Francis Thuan’s menu is fire-grilled, hyper-seasonal, and put together with precision and creativity.
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Why you’ll love it: Nephele offers an immersion in earthy yet refined Vietnamese Fine Dining for diners who want to connect with nature, tradition, and an impressive attention to detail.
Nephele (Sours: fadin)
Dramatically perched on the green slopes of the Son Tra Peninsula, La Maison 1888 is Vietnam’s most famous dinner address and the first restaurant in Vietnam to boast Michelin-starred talent such as Pierre Gagnaire and Michel Roux.
Why it stuns:
La Maison 1888 (Da Nang) (Sours: intercontinental)
Si Dining, led by Chef Alessio Rasom, is a tribute to Vietnam and Italy, integrating traditional Mediterranean cooking methods with fresh Vietnamese ingredients. Daily changes are made to the menu based on what’s available injecting spontaneity and surprise into every visit.
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Ambiance: Ambiance: Sleek lines balance country comfort, perfect for romantic nights and wine enthusiasts who want authentic Vietnamese Fine Dining appeal.
Si Dining (Da Nang) (Sours: sidiningdanang)
Hispania belongs to Michelin-starred Chef Marcos Morán and represents a creative blend of Vietnamese seasonal flavors and premium Spanish ingredients. It’s a Vietnamese Fine Dining experience with a touch of flamenco rhythm, cosmopolitan, celebratory, and irrepressibly refined.
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Design: Designed by Lorenzo Castillo, the interior unites coastal chic with European elegance, while the rooftop terrace takes in breathtaking views of Tien Mountain and the bay.
Hispania (Nha Trang) (Sours: baokhanhhoa)
Nestled along Phu Quoc’s west coast, Ngon Truong Thinh caused a splash after it was awarded one of Vietnam’s top casual fine-dining restaurants for 2025. It transports the sea freshness into a polished, locally centered experience.
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Atmosphere: Breezy garden ambience and gentle lights accompany a menu that proudly espouses Vietnamese traditions for seafood at modern finesse levels, a superb instance of Regional Vietnamese Fine Dining.
Ngon Truong Thinh (Phu Quoc) (Sours: NgonTruongThinh)
Vietnamese Fine Dining is not only refined cuisine, it’s a tale of history, flavor, and identity. From innovative takes on the national dish of Vietnam to daring food fusions, each Vietnam fine dining table has a tale to be relished. As the nation shines ever brighter on the international stage, its cuisine proudly adapts, remaining stunningly anchored to the past.
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