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For the fourth time, the Michelin Guide has recognized over 193 dining establishments across three Vietnamese cities: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. According to Michelin, anonymous inspectors independently assess restaurants based on global standards, using five criteria: food quality, mastery of cooking, harmony of flavors, the chef's personality as expressed through their cuisine, and consistency across the menu and over time.
This year, Michelin also removed dozens of restaurants from its Michelin Selected and Bib Gourmand (good quality, good value restaurants) lists, including five establishments in Hanoi.
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Pho Bo Au Trieu
Pho Bo Au Trieu, located next to St. Joseph's Cathedral, is a small eatery accommodating about 30 people, where diners often queue during peak hours.
When it was awarded Bib Gourmand status in 2025, the Michelin Guide described the restaurant as "distinctly simple," noting its staff in branded uniforms and bowls of pho featuring tender beef loin, beef tendon, and a rich broth.
However, the restaurant no longer appears on the list this year. *Michelin Vietnam*
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Noodles at the restaurant are blanched in a separate pot, drained, and divided into individual bowls. When served, thinly sliced beef is blanched in boiling broth before the broth is poured over. *Michelin Vietnam*
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Mau Dich So 37
The second Hanoi establishment absent from this year's Bib Gourmand list is Mau Dich So 37, located on Tran Vu Street in Ba Dinh ward. The restaurant ceased operations nearly one year ago.
Michelin once described Mau Dich So 37 as offering "a nostalgic experience," with a rustic, classic ambiance inspired by the subsidy era, featuring a collection of antiques over 50 years old. *Facebook/Nha hang an uong Mau dich so 37*
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Maison 1929
Situated in an old house on Cua Dong Street in central Hanoi, Maison 1929 specializes in Vietnamese cuisine, prepared with a blend of modern and traditional styles.
According to international travelers on Tripadvisor, a leading global travel forum, Maison 1929 was highly rated for its cozy atmosphere and meticulously prepared dishes with balanced seasoning, suitable for younger groups. *Maison 1929*
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Popular dishes at the restaurant included: squid with turmeric sauce, shrimp and pork spring rolls, taro soup, grilled shrimp (pictured), crispy pork belly, stir-fried duck with basil, and stir-fried vegetables.
This year, the restaurant no longer appears on the Michelin Selected list. *Maison 1929*
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El Gaucho
El Gaucho specializes in premium imported beef dishes and is a brand present in many European and US countries. In Vietnam, the El Gaucho Trang Tien branch was featured on the Michelin Selected list in 2025.
The restaurant attracted diners with its European-style ambiance, Argentinian cooking, and minimal seasoning. *Michelin Guide*
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The restaurant was notable for its prime beef steaks.
El Gaucho is no longer on the selected list for 2026. *Michelin Guide*
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Etesia
Etesia is the fifth Hanoi restaurant no longer mentioned by Michelin at this year's announcement and awards ceremony for dining establishments.
The Michelin Guide previously included this contemporary European cuisine restaurant on its Michelin Selected list. The restaurant served Mediterranean and Asian-inspired dishes, with its handmade pasta highly praised by many diners.
Despite no longer being featured in the Michelin guide, Etesia remains highly rated by diners on Tripadvisor, with an overall score of 4,7/5 stars. *Etesia*
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Michelin is recognized as a leading global system for selecting reputable dining establishments.
Being added to or removed from the Michelin Selected or Bib Gourmand lists is not uncommon. Globally, many restaurants have had their Michelin stars revoked. According to culinary experts, such an event does not necessarily mean a restaurant has declined in quality, but rather that its direction may no longer align with the Michelin Guide's criteria.
Chef Nic Vanderbeeken, who has worked at restaurants with one and two Michelin stars, suggests that removal from the list could stem from: declining food quality, a change in head chef, closure, inconsistency in the dining experience, or hygiene issues. *Etesia*
Anh Minh (According to Michelin Guide)
