Awards & Press — Maison Lucien
From a bet with his father at fifteen to nominations on the Asian culinary stage — the story of Maison Lucien, told by those who've discovered it.
Vietnam's most prestigious culinary recognition
Epicure Vietnam is the leading fine dining guide in Southeast Asia. Maison Lucien has been recognised by Epicure every year since opening — a rare distinction for a bistro in Hội An.
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2026
nominations
recognition
Best Casual Restaurant — Vietnam
Maison Lucien named Best Casual Restaurant in Vietnam by Epicure Vietnam, the country's leading gastronomic publication.
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Best Chef of the Year — Chef John Gallais
Chef John Gallais nominated for the highest individual culinary honour in Vietnam by Epicure Vietnam 2026.
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Best French Restaurant — Vietnam
Nominated for Best French Restaurant in Vietnam, recognising the quality and authenticity of Maison Lucien's cuisine.
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Best Casual Restaurant — Vietnam
Defending the 2025 title — Maison Lucien nominated again for Best Casual Restaurant in Vietnam by Epicure Vietnam.
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Best Storytelling — Vietnam
The story of John Gallais cycling across Asia to build a restaurant by hand in Hội An nominated for Best Storytelling by Epicure Vietnam.
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Best French Cuisine Restaurant — Asia
Nominated at Asia level by the World Culinary Awards — the Oscars of the restaurant industry — for Best French Cuisine Restaurant in Asia 2026.
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Best New Restaurant — Asia
Nominated for Best New Restaurant in Asia at the World Culinary Awards 2026, competing among the continent's most exciting new openings.
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They talk about us
Articles and features from France, Korea, Vietnam and international food media — in their own words.
"Maison Lucien: Consistency is the Luxury"
An in-depth feature on the philosophy behind Maison Lucien and chef John Gallais's vision of French cuisine in Vietnam.
English · Epicure Vietnam Read article →"Maison Lucien : le bistrot français de Hội An"
Le Petit Journal, the leading French-language media in Vietnam, features Maison Lucien as a must-visit address in Hội An.
Français · Le Petit Journal HCM Lire l'article →All Epicure Vietnam features on Maison Lucien
The complete collection of articles, reviews and nominations published by Epicure Vietnam about Maison Lucien.
English · Multiple articles View all →"La cuisine française à l'honneur : le Bayeusain Johnnatan Gallais a ouvert son restaurant au Vietnam"
Ouest-France, the leading regional newspaper in France with over 700,000 daily readers, features the story of John Gallais.
Français · Ouest-France Lire l'article →"La cuisine française à l'honneur — Johnnatan Gallais a ouvert son restaurant au Vietnam"
Maville.com Caen covers the remarkable journey of Bayeux native John Gallais, from Normandy to Hội An.
Français · Maville Caen Lire l'article →"Originaire de Bayeux, il réalise son rêve et ouvre un restaurant à l'autre bout du monde"
Actu.fr tells the story of the Bayeux native who fulfilled his dream — opening a restaurant at the other end of the world.
Français · Actu.fr Normandie Lire l'article →"Portrait — De Bayeux à Hội An, Jonathan Gallais fait voyager la cuisine française"
La Manche Libre profiles Chef John Gallais and how he carries French cuisine from Bayeux all the way to Vietnam.
Français · La Manche Libre Lire l'article →Maison Lucien featured in Korean travel & food media
Korean travel publication HSGDN features Maison Lucien as a top dining destination for Korean visitors to Hội An.
한국어 · HSGDN 기사 읽기 →Maison Lucien — second feature in Korean press
A second dedicated article by Korean food and lifestyle media HSGDN, covering the restaurant's atmosphere and cuisine.
한국어 · HSGDN 기사 읽기 →An award-winning table in Hội An
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