InterContinental Danang’s La Maison 1888 Celebrates MICHELIN One Star and Special Sommelier Honor

Published on June 28, 2024

La Maison 1888, the signature fine-dining restaurant at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, received two prestigious awards at last night’s MICHELIN Guide ceremony for Vietnam. The restaurant was honored with a One Star rating, and Mr. Toan Nguyen, the resort’s Assistant Sommelier, received a special Sommelier award.

La Maison 1888 is the only restaurant in Danang to earn a One Star rating and one of only seven in all of Vietnam.

“Ever since it opened, La Maison 1888 has strived to reach the peak of culinary excellence. So, to receive this important accolade marks a major milestone in our journey. Thank you and congratulations to our entire team for this exceptional achievement. I would especially like to thank Chef Pierre Gagnaire, whose vision, skill and expertise has guided our success. We couldn’t be prouder, and this honour truly establishes our resort as a dining destination,” said Seif Hamdy, General Manager, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort.

La Maison 1888, housed in a captivating French Indochine-style mansion designed by renowned architect and interior designer Bill Bensley, was the first establishment in Vietnam to be led by a MICHELIN-starred chef, initially Michel Roux and later Pierre Gagnaire. The cuisine, distinctly French in flavor yet infused with unique Vietnamese influences, offers a one-of-a-kind epicurean experience in Vietnam. This July, La Maison 1888 will honor Pierre Gagnaire with a special celebratory MICHELIN menu showcasing some of his favorite dishes.

Chef de Cuisine Florian Stein, who previously delighted diners at the renowned Le Chambard restaurant in Alsace, France, leads the culinary direction at La Maison 1888 alongside Gagnaire. Known for his creativity, skill, and precision, Chef Stein ensures every gastronomic experience at La Maison 1888 is exceptional. Each meal is paired with an inspired selection of wines curated by Beverage Manager and sommelier Jimmy Chang. The restaurant’s Wine Cellar, honored with the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator for seven consecutive years, boasts many rare vintages unavailable elsewhere in the country.

Toan Nguyen, who has worked as Assistant Sommelier for a year, received one of three special awards from MICHELIN, highlighting his young talent.

La Maison 1888 has received the prestigious MICHELIN star, the latest addition to its impressive list of accolades. For the past 11 years, this fine-dining establishment has elevated gastronomic standards in Vietnam. Recognized by CNN as one of the “Top 10 World’s Best Restaurants,” by Architectural Digest as one of the “Top 10 Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World,” and by the World Travel Awards as the “World’s Leading Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant,” its reputation continues to soar.

Since its inception in 1900, the MICHELIN Guide has celebrated the world’s best restaurants based on five key criteria: the personality of the chef’s cuisine, harmony of flavors, mastery of cooking techniques, quality of ingredients, and consistency over time and across the menu. The inaugural MICHELIN Guide for Danang follows the 2023 launches for Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting Vietnam’s growing prominence on the global gastronomic stage.