Press & Awards
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.
越南最负盛名的美食殊荣
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.
See all Epicure features →2025
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.
★ NominatedView nomination →
Best French Restaurant — Vietnam
凭借其出品的品质与正宗风味，Maison Lucien获越南最佳法国餐厅提名。
★ NominatedView nomination →
Best Casual Restaurant — Vietnam
Defending the 2025 title — Maison Lucien nominated again for Best Casual Restaurant in Vietnam by Epicure Vietnam.
★ NominatedView nomination →
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.
★ NominatedRead the story →
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.
🌏 Asia NomineeView nomination →
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.
🌏 Asia NomineeView nomination →
媒体报道
Articles and features from France, Korea, Vietnam and international food media — in their own words.
"Maison Lucien: Consistency is the Luxury"
深入报道Maison Lucien的理念，以及主厨约翰·加莱对越南法式料理的愿景。
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 →An award-winning table in Hội An
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