It's that special time of the year when Vietnam is busier than ever, full of vibrant colours, and ready to welcome Tet – our version of the ubiquitous Lunar New Year. Everyone wears the latest outfits and heads out for shopping and taking photos, lots of them. 
Crowded coffee shops, bustling restaurants, and busy luxury hotels refurbish, and decorate their entrances and facades to welcome the new year.
It is heart-warming to experience the difference to the past few years, when Covid ruled and gloom reigned. Now it's the total opposite, with Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi and Nguyen Hue Boulevard in Saigon so busy that it' is almost impossible to walk around. The festive mood and exciting vibe can be seen everywhere. 
The integrated Hoiana Resort & Golf, one hour's drive south of Danang, is one example. Guests can choose between resort, hotel, or apartment accommodations, play golf and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment. With the further benefit of their generous loyalty program – Hoiana Premier Rewards – a stay there brings unforgettable experiences and memories. 
Saigon too offers many new dining options, such as WKND, S79 Skyline Dining, Sabor Tapas Bar & Restaurant, or Coastal Saigon and Duke's Oyster Bar. Why not enjoy their culinary offerings with one of seven fine wines from Mouton Cadet, a popular brand of the House of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Led by Brand Director Jérôme Aguirre, Mouton Cadet is distributed by The Warehouse, it is enjoying fast growing popularity in Vietnam.
So please join us in exploring Epicure Vietnam's 8th Edition, presenting you with newly opened restaurants, and deliciously innovative dishes. Celebrate your friendships, reunite with your family, and plan to explore new destinations in the Year of The Cat. 
All of us at Epicure Vietnam and the Oriental Media Group wish you a 
Prosperous, Healthy, and Happy New Year. 


There are many ways describing what Vietnam's hospitality industry is going through these days. What is clear though is that our country is well on the way to reclaim its rightful place amongst Asia's top tourism destinations. On the other hand, those left standing after the crises now have what amounts to the «opportunity of a lifetime» to reinvent and recalibrate their business model.
When in Saigon, Hanoi, Phu Quoc, or Hoi An now, one cannot help but admire the obvious rebirth underway all around us. Exclusive hotel projects like The Regent Phu Quoc, the New World Phu Quoc, and lavish complexes like Hoiana are opening their doors to welcome visitors looking for perfection in services and experiences.
So please join us and explore the seventh edition of Epicure Vietnam, where we celebrate the revival of Vietnam's hospitality industry. We feature Passion Week 2022, a series of events at Park Hyatt Saigon, welcoming the world's top chefs. Or the uniquely prestigious award by Escoffier & Barilla, created to find and inspire young and promising Vietnamese chefs.
We are also proud to introduce culinary highlights like Lavelle Library or Bistro Song Vie 
along the Saigon river, and newly opened restaurants and bars like Clay and Sono. Widen your culinary knowledge with our features about the NFT Wine Club, biodynamic wines, the exotic world of Oriental spices, and the most prominent Vietnamese craft beers.
Come and discover the rebooted Vietnam, the resurgence of its hospitality and gastronomy industry, and enjoy post-pandemic Vietnam – including the hustle and bustle of the unique Vietnamese way of life and its resilient people.



The sound of cicadas and sudden rain showers. Hot days and flashing tempers. Shuttered schools and packed flights. Summer is here, no doubt. Just a year ago, things were very different. With Vietnam immersed in grief and mourning caused by the harsh Covid lockdown, we watched helplessly as thousands of businesses and lives were lost. It was the darkest of times, especially so for our country's hospitality industry.
Now we see with great relief that Vietnam is reviving and reawakening. International and domestic flights have started to reconnect. Many resorts, hotels and restaurants have reopened, and many more are making their debut. We were very happy to welcome such great additions recently, such as Hoiana Resort & Golf, The Regent Phu Quoc, or the New World Hotel Phu Quoc. 
Amongst recent restaurant stand-outs are Madame Lam in Saigon's Thao Dien district, or Da Vittorio Saigon, located at the iconic The Reverie on Dong Khoi Street. The arrival of Da Vittorio Saigon, the famous three-Michelin-starred Italian restaurant, especially stands out as a breath of fresh air amongst Saigon's fine dining options.
Places are one thing, but they mean nothing without the people starting, building, and running them. Contributing to the success of Vietnam's culinary and tourism industry, we are blessed to have movers and shakers such as Mr. John Gardner, Chocolate Master Ms. Khanh Linh, Pastry Chef Robin Mouquet, or Modern Vietnamese Chef Nguyen Nhu Cuong. They dream, live, and love hospitality, with the kind of passion needed to bring it all to life.
So let's celebrate summer with all its warmth and hopefulness, and with curated wines and champagnes from the likes of Penfolds, Delamotte, Lady Gaga Dom Perignon, or Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. Cheers to our new life - with open borders, new businesses born, and new destinations awaiting discovery

Here we are once more, at the end of yet another extraordinary and difficult year. A year of chaos and turbulence, of lock downs, roller-coaster daily uncertainty, of heartbreak and hope. Yet, despite our apprehension of what is yet to come, the festive season shall not stop us from creating memorable moments for our family
and our friends and beloved ones. The charming magic and excitement of all the customary festivities ahead, the cool winter climate and the colors of the lights decorating our streets, feed us with hope and expectation.
And it is that special kind of hope we all need when looking forward to 2022.
Vietnam, especially its tourism and hospitality industry, has experienced a year of constant pain, of loss and separation. Its protagonists, and supporters like us, simply can't wait any longer for our country to wake up from its long paralysis. We are encouraged by the fact that many hotels and resorts have finally reopened their doors to welcome guests with attractive packages, hoping to attract more domestic tourists.
Join us when we discover festive Christmas and New Year offers by restaurants,
hotels, and resorts across our country. Hôtel des Arts Saigon, Park Hyatt Saigon,
Mia Boutique Resort, and InterContinental Saigon are all offering magical moments
and enchanting invitations to explore life at its best.
Don’t also miss out on some of the newcomers in our Epicure Vietnam's Winter Edition - such as the rebooted Nomu Izakaya, or the new destination for brunch lovers, Square One at Park Hyatt. Or how about learning how to make the perfect
roast, or creating your very own cocktail at home with the help some of our talented mixologist contributors.
Whether you are tourist or a local resident, please allow Epicure Vietnam to be
your personal culinary guide to the latest trendy bars, new restaurants, or simply
some of the delicious recipes from our supportive Chefs.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

The dreaded pandemic has thoroughly disrupted lives and livelihoods, everywhere. People were prevented from congregating, or chose to do so voluntarily. And on the
bleeding edge of these restrictions, of course, are people-focused businesses like hospitality operators and event organisers. Hotels, restaurants, and food services in general had to quickly master the art of take-out and delivery, while dealing with escalating sanitation demands, staff infection issues, and empty dining rooms
and kitchens. These and more gave operators more challenges than they ever faced before.
With the Vietnamese authorities becoming ever stricter with controlling the various
outbreaks with lockdowns and distancing measures, home delivery services have taken centre stage. With amazing and creative menus, restaurants like Anan, MAD House Saigon, La Villa, Hoa Túc have been busy giving locals and expats many choices of fine-dining - at home.
Hotels too had to find new business. Creative staycation packages offered by major fivestar hospitality brands are attracting growing interest from local Vietnamese. The opportunity to sleep in silky duvets with goose-feather pillows at never before offered rates are now on offer at top shelf hotels like The Reverie, Park Hyatt Saigon, Hotel des Arts, and Mia Saigon. 
With borders staying closed for the foreseeable future, please allow Epicure Vietnam's Summer Edition to take you instead on a journey of discovery of plant-based foods, and culinary pioneer chefs like Sakang Phoeung, Peter Cuong, and Tristian Ngo. These masters, and many more are elevating Vietnam’s food and drink scene to the next level internationally.
Whether you are a local, an expatriate, or a visitor, celebrate this summer with Epicure Vietnam in the hope that borders will soon open, and Vietnam will again be a rising star.
And stronger than ever.

From simple home cooking to a full palette of ethnic restaurants, from modern fine dining to the delicious diversity of addictive street eats, Vietnam’s culinary scene is attracting ever growing attention from the world's foodies  and culinary insiders.
Vietnam's gastronomes can be rightfully proud of their recent achievements. Our
country received international distinction as “Asia’s Leading Culinary Destination” at the World Travel Awards 2019. It won thanks to its diverse, flavorful and vibrant cuisine, taking the lead over culinary heavyweights such as China, Japan, India, Malaysia – even Thailand. Under the magic hands of talented Chefs, such as Peter Cuong Franklin or Mark Molnar, our cuisine is more creative and beautiful than ever. Restaurants and resorts also take advantage of the downtime forced upon them by the country's closure to re-train their teams, create new menus, or finish that long postponed renovation. 
So please allow Epicure Vietnam's 3rd “Spring Edition” help you discover new dining places and experiences, like Magica at the InterContinental Saigon, or new vineyards, or innovative recipes from accomplished chefs. We hope to bring you something useful to read while sipping a cocktail on the beach, or when enjoying a staycation at one of our many top hotels and resorts.
Although the skies still look cloudy, the first rainbows are emerging. Many restaurants and hotels are still closed. Our people suffer. But with Vietnam’s “If it doesn't kill you, it will only make you stronger” spirit of survival, we will be Asia's last big culinary thing again soon.

This past year was certainly like nothing we ever saw before, at least in our lifetime. The only thing left for us to do now is to say goodbye and good riddance, while
hoping for better times ahead.
To help mitigate the impact on all of us, Vietnam's leading restaurants, hotels and resorts are offering a veritable buffet of attractive festive packages. Staycations, culinary experiences, discounts, and promotions, all aim at attracting local residents to get a feel and taste of luxury – and at affordable prices.
The legendary The Reverie Saigon, for example, embraces the festive season with
staycation offers, luxury experiences and rare delights. Enjoy six-star accommodations, festive afternoon teas, a personalised Christmas tree, special night time treats from Santa, and free use of the spa facilities at The Reverie Saigon, for a perfect ending to a difficult year.
Or experience a close Christmas encounter with Santa, and a “Magic At The Park”
show at Park Hyatt Saigon, definitely something not to miss. The show charms visitors with child-like dreams, a funfair, and delightful food choices, brought to you by world-renowned magician Stefan Leyshon. Experience his magic this holiday with your loved ones, during a joyful weekend afternoon filled with magnificent treats. No doubt, it’s one of the best ways to celebrate the most magical time of the year.
Let’s together celebrate this festive season and the coming year with as much cheer and enjoyment of life as we can. Let your culinary celebration begin now, and indulge yourself and your family by feasting on traditional roast turkey, authentic French oysters, tantalizing roasts, hearty premium cuts and a bevy of festive goodies.
Count-down this year with Epicure Vietnam to forget, with a smile and hope for a better year ahead for all of us.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2021

Please join us in welcoming this - the first ever - edition of Epicure Vietnam Magazine. Building on Vietnam's centuries of food and hospitality traditions, our country’s gourmet and entertainment scene is growing by leaps and bounds. Driven by both local and international culinary trends and influences, new hotels, resorts
and restaurants appear on a daily basis.
With the aim of supporting and building on the trend, Epicure Vietnam showcases our country's hospitality, gourmet & dining scene. Our young, dynamic, and resilient population of around 100 million people are eager to experience the world's finer things in life.
And we are here to help.
Epicure Vietnam's first “Festive Season” edition features the many different ways to celebrate Christmas and New Year - from “Roast to Toast” to “East to West”, and from “Buche de Noel” to the famous “Yusheng Chinese Prosperity Toast”.
So together, let's make this Festive Season one to remember.
Whatever your preferences are for food, wine, cocktails or ambiance, allow Epicure Vietnam be your personal guide, whether you are a visitor looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine, or a local searching for the perfect venue to celebrate with partners, clients, or friends.
Epicure Vietnam is crafted especially for you, to explore Vietnam and other cuisines, cultures and countries in a most delicious way.
Bon Appetit & Chúc Sức Khoẻ!

Issue 08 - FABULOUS FEASTS

Issue 07 - CLEAN EATING, GREEN EATING

Issue 06 - BRIGHTEN YOUR PLATE WITH SUMMER COLORS

Issue 05 - TIME TO CELEBRATE

Issue 04 - THE BASIS of PLANT-BASED FOOD

issue 03 - TROPICAL LUXE & SUMMER VIBES

Issue 02 - A CHRISTMAS THAT SPARKLES

Issue 01 - A Conscious Feast

Please join us in welcoming this - the first ever - edition of Epicure Vietnam Magazine. Building on Vietnam's centuries of food and hospitality traditions, our country’s gourmet and entertainment scene is growing by leaps and bounds. Driven by both local and international culinary trends and influences, new hotels, resorts
and restaurants appear on a daily basis.
With the aim of supporting and building on the trend, Epicure Vietnam showcases our country's hospitality, gourmet & dining scene. Our young, dynamic, and resilient population of around 100 million people are eager to experience the world's finer things in life.
And we are here to help.
Epicure Vietnam's first “Festive Season” edition features the many different ways to celebrate Christmas and New Year - from “Roast to Toast” to “East to West”, and from “Buche de Noel” to the famous “Yusheng Chinese Prosperity Toast”.
So together, let's make this Festive Season one to remember.
Whatever your preferences are for food, wine, cocktails or ambiance, allow Epicure Vietnam be your personal guide, whether you are a visitor looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine, or a local searching for the perfect venue to celebrate with partners, clients, or friends.
Epicure Vietnam is crafted especially for you, to explore Vietnam and other cuisines, cultures and countries in a most delicious way.

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