In the silent language of pastry, beauty is born from patience, precision, and fire. This year, The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 shines a light on six pastry artists who sweeten Vietnam’s fine dining landscape with vision, grace, and a touch of magic.
In the world of haute gastronomy, few crafts are as enchanting as pâtisserie. It is where science meets soul, where heat and precision give birth to beauty. Pastry chefs, the quiet dreamers of the kitchen, transform the fleeting nature of sweetness into something eternal a delicate balance between art, discipline, and imagination.
The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 proudly shines its spotlight on the Best Pastry Chef category, celebrating six exceptional talents who redefine what it means to create dessert in Vietnam’s ever-evolving culinary landscape. These chefs do not simply bake; they compose, sculpt, and narrate, crafting stories in sugar and butter that linger long after the final bite.
At the heart of Saigon, Chef Robin Mouquet, creator of Le Sucre by Robin Mouquet at Sofitel Saigon Plaza, stands as a symbol of refined artistry. A French pastry virtuoso whose creations marry elegance with bold expression, Chef Robin brings Parisian finesse to Vietnam while infusing each piece with an unmistakable contemporary spirit. His desserts are not merely confections; they are portraits of precision, balance, and beauty, designed to stir both nostalgia and surprise.
In the coastal haven of Da Nang, Chef Đỗ Hoành Khoa of the Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas transforms the simplicity of local ingredients into masterful compositions. His desserts, often inspired by the serenity of the sea, evoke both comfort and curiosity — where tropical fruits meet the temperance of French techniques, resulting in an experience that is refreshingly modern yet deeply grounded in place.
Back in the dynamic pulse of Ho Chi Minh City, Ms. Trâm Anh Phạm of Aiii House Saigon embodies the new generation of pastry innovation. Her creations reflect feminine finesse and contemporary minimalism desserts that speak softly yet captivate instantly. Each piece reveals her thoughtful layering of flavour and emotion, proving that true sweetness lies not in extravagance, but in restraint and intention.
At the southern coastline of Cam Ranh, Chef Nguyễn Duy Phước of The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh brings artistry to life through movement, temperature, and texture. His approach to pastry is holistic a conversation between earth, air, and fire resulting in desserts that echo both his technical precision and his profound respect for nature.
In the bustling heart of Saigon, Chef Tinh Bui of Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon delights in creating modern classics with subtle cultural references. His repertoire is defined by clean lines, bold textures, and an instinctive understanding of balance. Through his craft, he invites guests to rediscover familiar flavours through a lens of refinement and luxury.
Across the waters, on the island paradise of Phu Quoc, Chef Peter Nguyen of New World Phu Quoc Resort brings warmth and playfulness to his patisserie philosophy. His creations celebrate tropical abundance with European sensibility, blending ripe fruit, spices, and velvety textures into desserts that feel both indulgent and alive. Each plate is an exploration of place the island’s rhythm expressed through sugar, air, and artistry.
Together, these six chefs form a tapestry of creativity that defines the modern era of Vietnamese dessert culture. They represent the intersection of craftsmanship and vision, where global techniques meet local inspiration. Each creation is not just a dessert, but a statement of heritage, innovation, and the enduring pursuit of perfection.
As the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 honours these luminaries, it also celebrates a movement that is reshaping the country’s culinary identity. Vietnam’s pastry scene has emerged as one of elegance, imagination, and world-class talent where sweetness is no longer just a finale, but a language of artistry that transcends borders.
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