Vietnamese chef team participates in the top culinary competition in Southeast Asia. Photo: Contributor

The Culinaire Malaysia 2025 is one of Southeast Asia’s leading culinary competitions. This year, the 17th edition took place from 23-26 September 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with over 1,000 attendees and over 100 international culinary experts competing over four days. The competition is held every two years and is open to all chefs in the Southeast Asian region.

Participating in the competition, the Vietnamese chef team won the Gold medal and a special ticket for the contestant with the highest score to prepare for the Global Chef Finals in Wales, UK in 2026. In addition, the Vietnamese chef team also won the Individual Cup in the pizza category, 3 Silver medals and 4 Bronze medals in the Global Chef category, and 3 Silver medals and 4 Bronze medals in the FHM category. This is the result of the serious training spirit, professional demeanor and constant efforts of each member.

Vietnamese chefs competed in many difficult competitions but most of them won high prizes. Photo: Contributor

Sharing about the success of Vietnamese chefs, Ms. Tran Thi Hien Minh, Vice President of the Saigon Professional Chefs Association, said that this is not just an achievement, these awards also demonstrate the desire to spread the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine to the world . From familiar ingredients, through skillful hands and creative thinking, Vietnamese chefs have transformed them into colorful and sophisticated dishes, leaving the international judges impressed.

According to Ms. Tran Thi Hien Minh, this year, the contestants have tried their best, performed excellently, especially with Vietnamese dishes. The sophistication, ingenuity and typical Vietnamese flavors in each dish have truly conquered the international judges. This is a source of pride not only for each contestant but also for the Vietnamese culinary industry, affirming that we can absolutely stand shoulder to shoulder with our friends around the world.

Mr. Trinh Tuan Dung, a contestant in the G1 category - Global Chef Challenge with a work called Saigon Jazz, said: “My prize-winning dish is from the improvisation and harmony of a melody that connects flavors and emotions, from vibrant street food to the warmth of a family meal. The dish Saigon Jazz recreates the quintessence of Saigon cuisine through a modern lens with three parts: Appetizer is fish cake bread, main course is beef stew and dessert is mango milk tea. After winning, I was also honored to represent Vietnam to attend the Global Chef competition in Wales - UK in 2026."

Organizing committee representative awarded prizes to Vietnamese contestants at the contest. Photo: Contributor

“Participating in this competition, I tried to apply all the knowledge I had learned, and at the same time blend the culinary essence into Vietnamese dishes. Thanks to that combination, my dishes have conquered many international judges. I hope that, from this competition, Vietnamese cuisine will be known to more people and will be a bridge to attract more international tourists to our country. In particular, the companionship and encouragement from the chef community across the country and relatives is always an important motivation to give strength to Vietnamese contestants like us to compete in the international arena. Each medal won is not only a personal victory but also a common result of solidarity and passion for the current culinary profession," added Mr. Trinh Tuan Dung.

A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association said that with many resounding achievements at Culinaire Malaysia 2025, the Vietnamese chef team has been continuing its proud journey, contributing to bringing Vietnamese cuisine further and affirming its position in the international arena.

According to baotintuc.vn

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