ONVIT at Grand Plaza Hotel Hanoi Earns Michelin Star
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- ONVIT, a modern Korean restaurant in Hanoi, earned a Michelin star in the 'Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026'.
- The restaurant combines traditional Korean cuisine with Vietnamese ingredients, reinterpreting Korean gastronomy.
- ONVIT's sommelier also received a special award for wine service, highlighting the hotel's premium dining experience.
ONVIT, a modern Korean restaurant in Hanoi, has achieved a significant culinary milestone by earning a Michelin star in the 'Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026'. The guide featured 193 restaurants across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, with ONVIT being one of 11 establishments to receive a star in Hanoi.
Recognized as Vietnam's first Michelin-starred modern Korean restaurant, ONVIT's success is attributed to its innovative tasting menus. These menus are built on traditional Korean culinary foundations but creatively incorporate local Vietnamese ingredients, offering a contemporary reinterpretation of Korean gastronomy. The restaurant's commitment to quality was further underscored when its sommelier, Mai Binh Ngoc, received a special award for wine service.
ONVIT's Michelin 1-star award is the result of international recognition for the premium gastronomic experience and service quality the hotel has pursued.
Lee Ho-seong, Vice Chairman of Grand Plaza Hotel Hanoi, stated that ONVIT's Michelin star validates the hotel's pursuit of premium dining experiences and service quality on an international level. He expressed the hotel's commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction through differentiated culinary content and refined services.
Chef Ji Jun-hyuk shared his pride in the achievement, emphasizing the effort to create a unique experience where Korean culinary culture harmonizes with Vietnam's excellent ingredients. He aims for ONVIT to become a leading space connecting Korean and Vietnamese food cultures.
We have strived to present a special experience where Korean culinary culture and Vietnam's excellent ingredients harmonize.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.