A culinary experience that evokes all five senses.

Innovative Vietnamese fine dining, expressed through hyper-local ingredients, culture and stories

ABOUT

THE EVOLUTION OF VIETNAMESE GASTRONOMY

Founded in 2017, Nén is an innovative high-end F&B brand dedicated to exploring the vast potential of Vietnamese cuisine.

We currently operate 2 award-winning restaurants:

Nén Danang
Nén Tokyo

MICHELIN GREEN STAR 2024 ~ 2026 – Nén Danang

MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2026 – Nén Tokyo

3-STAR FOOD MADE GOOD 2026 – Nén Light Saigon

Silver Star by Star Wine List 2026 – Nén Danang

Top 25 Best Restaurants in Vietnam 2026 – Nén Danang

50 Best Discovery –
Nén Danang

“Nén draws its essence from the heart of Vietnam, turning simplicity into something extraordinary.”

CULINARY PHILOSOPHY

CONSCIOUSLY VIETNAMESE

Stories of Vietnam, crafted with 99% hyper-local ingredients.

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TEAM

CHEF SUMMER LE

Nén was founded and is led by Chef Summer Le, a prominent figure in the Vietnamese culinary scene known for her creativity and dedication to reimagining Vietnamese cuisine. She oversees every detail of the brand’s innovative concepts, ensuring that each element reflects her vision.

In 2024, she was honored with Vietnam’s first and only MICHELIN Green Star, recognizing her commitment to sustainability and culinary excellence.

Supporting Chef Summer is a team inspired by Vietnam’s energy and humbled by its depth. We push boundaries not for the sake of change, but to celebrate our culture’s essence. By bridging heritage with the future, we ensure that every dish remains fresh, intentional, and deeply connected.

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"The ingredient shines on the plate and quite a delight to see a chef that is not afraid to elevate the Vietnamese cuisine to a unique dining experience. A must go-to if you are in Danang."
Dominique Crenn on InstagramThe First Female Chef to receive 3 MICHELIN Stars
"The cuisine is completely different from what many Japanese imagine Vietnamese food to be. Bringing such innovative cooking - still rare even in Vietnam - to Japan is a bold challenge.

The chef has an artistic sensibility; the presentation and use of color leave a strong impression. The emphasis on experiences beyond taste is something Japanese chefs often underdevelop, and in that sense, Nén offers meaningful inspiration."
Takefumi Hamada on NIKKEI The Style (translated)The World's 50 Best's Japan Academy Chair
"It feels almost like a TV drama, yet grounded enough that it doesn't remain just a dream."
Mayuko Yamaguchi on NIKKEI The Style (translated) Food Director, Former ELLE Gourmet Editor
"Nén Tokyo is the sanctuary for the dreams and aspirations of a young Vietnamese generation stepping onto the global stage - not to blend in, but to define and amplify the profound beauty of our cultural identity."
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