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Danang has become the third Vietnamese city to see its gastronomic scene spotlighted by Michelin Guide inspectors, after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City debuted on the guide last year.
Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide said, “The addition of Danang to the Michelin Guide’s family is more proof of the vibrancy and quality of Vietnam’s culinary scene, as well as of the richness and authenticity of its local food culture. Our inspectors are currently in the field to realise a restaurant selection we will be proud to share in June, not only with local gourmets but also international food lovers and travellers."
Known as an acclaimed touristic destination, Danang is also a true heaven for food lovers. As an ambassador of Central Vietnamese cuisine, Danang has impressed the Michelin Guide inspectors with quality and variety of local specialities available to offer – be it mi quang, bun cha ca, or banh xeo.
Seafood restaurants, all proposing an abundance of very fresh or live marine creatures, as well as street food delicacies are not to be missed, and the Michelin inspectors have been taking pleasure sitting by the side of the road to enjoy culinary gems, such as a bowl of congee with braised duck.
In additions to these traditional specialities or eateries, Danang also offers a lively fine dining scene, shaped by both local chefs making the most of local produce, as well as international chefs, who have fallen in love with the city and brought to it their hometown tastes.
The extension of the Michelin Guide to Vietnam is supported by Sun Group, whose chairman Dang Minh Truong shared, "We are delighted that the unique flavours and culinary wonders of Danang will finally be celebrated by both local and international food enthusiasts. The Michelin Guide's presence in Danang will be further expected to illuminate the city on the world tourism map, contributing to attracting international visitors."
Like in all the destinations it covers, the Michelin Guide will recognise its Danang restaurant selection following its universal methodology.
Local restaurants are assessed anonymously, collectively, and independently by Michelin Guide inspectors following five criteria: the quality of ingredients, the mastery of cooking techniques, the harmony of flavours, the personality of the cuisine, and the consistency both over time and through the menu as a whole.
The 2024 restaurant selection of the Michelin Guide Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang will be announced during a single ceremony to be hosted in Ho Chi Minh City in June.
By Thai An
