In the delicate dance between wine and cuisine, sommeliers are the unseen maestros who turn moments into memories. The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 honours nine visionaries whose passion and precision are shaping a new chapter in Vietnam’s fine dining and wine culture.
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.
Discovering fermentation: The quest for flavour across diverse culinary traditions.
Here’s a list of the pioneering gentlemen who laid out the groundwork and set the standards for the food and drink industry in Vietnam. By Jovel Eugenia Chan.

