Six Vietnamese Restaurants Recognized as 'Restaurants from Spain'

Restaurants from Spain certificates were awarded to Ibérico Tapas & Vino, Lynd Restaurant & Lounge, Octo Tapas Restobar, Olé Saigon Restaurant, SOL by Melia Phu Quoc's OLA Beach Club, and Tomatito. Photo: Vietcetera

With these 6 certifications, Vietnam is one of the countries in Southeast Asia with the highest number of certified restaurants in the region, ahead of Thailand, Malaysia, and Taiwan (2 restaurants) and second only to Singapore(15 certifications).

6 restaurants in Vietnam are certified with 5 restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and 1 in Phu Quoc, including Ibérico Tapas & Vino, Lynd Restaurant & Lounge, Octo Tapas Restobar, Olé Saigon Restaurant, SOL by Melia Phu Quoc's OLA Beach Club, and Tomatito.

During the event, Néstor Santos Francol, Economic and Commercial Counselor of Spain for Vietnam shared the joy of welcoming Vietnamese diners to Spanish cuisine. He hopes that many restaurants in Vietnam will receive this certification.

Néstor Santos Franco, Economic and Commercial Counselor hands the certificate and plaque to representatives from LYND Restaurant & Lounge. Source: Hiezle Bual

Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong (Lynda Nguyen) - founder of Lynd Restaurant & Lounge said that Spanish cuisine is a unique and famous cuisine in the world. However, in Vietnam, this cuisine is still new, if not rare.

"The highlight of Spanish dishes is that they're healthy and don't use a lot of spices. If introduced properly, it will breathe new life into the culinary market, especially for those who like a healthy diet, Thanh Huong said.

Tomatito Saigon keeps the Spanish vibe alive and vibrant. Photo: Tomatito Saigon

Ignacio Martin, managing director for Melia Hotels International Southeast Asia, was ecstatic about the recognition given to Sol Melia Phu Quoc. Importing ingredients straight from Spain, the restaurant offers top-notch Mallorcan flavors that capture the essence of the country it embodies.

“It’s become easier for us to import ingredients from Spain through suppliers. It’s important for us to make sure that all of what we put into our menu are authentically Spanish. And with a pure Spanish chef, we’re making it possible for the true flavors of Spain to come out in every dish we serve,” said Madrid-native Ignacio.

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