PHU QUOC, Vietnam, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The MICHELIN Guide announces its expansion to Phu Quoc, the fourth Vietnamese destination, with the Vietnam 2027 restaurant selection to be revealed in mid-2027.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, says: "Phu Quoc has a distinctive culinary identity, deeply connected to the sea and exceptional local products such as its renowned fish sauce and aromatic pepper. What has particularly captured our Inspectors’ attention is the duality of its down-to-earth fishing-village food culture, paired with an evolving dining scene shaped by international culinary talents. This combination gives Phu Quoc a character of its own, and we are delighted to extend the MICHELIN Guide’s journey in Vietnam to the island."
Phu Quoc’s culinary landscape is shaped by the sea and distinctive local produce. Fresh seafood features prominently in local cooking, alongside two of the island’s best-known products: aromatic Phu Quoc pepper and renowned fish sauce.
This expansion is supported by Sun Group. Mr. Dang Minh Truong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sun Group, says:
"Phu Quoc’s appeal, as the island continues its journey towards becoming a world-class destination, is shaped not only by its exceptional natural beauty and impressive hospitality experiences, but also by its growing accessibility to the world, particularly as the only destination in Vietnam offering visa-free stays of up to 30 days to travelers from all countries and territories. As Phu Quoc becomes increasingly accessible to global travelers, the depth of its culture and distinctive local identity with gastronomy at its heart will give visitors even more reasons to stay longer and explore the island more deeply.
The arrival of the MICHELIN Guide in Phu Quoc will therefore not only bring the island’s cuisine closer to diners around the world, but also create an opportunity to discover the values that define its culinary identity, most notably the abundance of fresh seafood caught in the island’s surrounding waters, alongside its renowned fish sauce and culinary traditions and craftsmanship passed down through generations.
As the MICHELIN Guide’s Destination Partner in Vietnam, Sun Group is proud to support this journey. We believe that when gastronomy becomes a compelling reason for travelers to visit Phu Quoc, they will stay longer, explore more deeply, and experience the distinctive identity of Pearl Island in a more meaningful way."
