In a recent feature by the Vancouver Sun, What Has Michelin Really Changed? Top Vancouver Restaurateurs Weigh In, Vincent and Amélie Thủy Nguyễn reflect on the impact of the Michelin Guide on Vancouver’s culinary scene and the significance of recognition for independent restaurants.
Since the guide arrived in Vancouver in 2022, Michelin recognition has brought greater visibility to the city’s dining scene, connecting restaurants with new guests from near and far. For Anh and Chi, this recognition represents more than an accolade; it celebrates the family, heritage, and community at the heart of the restaurant.
Alongside sibling restaurant Good Thief, Anh and Chi has received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, highlighting the guide’s appreciation for quality food and value. The Nguyen family sees this as an opportunity to honour their parents’ legacy and the dedication of Chef Lý Nguyễn, whose journey from Vietnam to Canada helped shape the family’s culinary story.
As the family shares in the article, Michelin’s arrival came at a meaningful time for Vancouver, helping restore confidence in dining out after the pandemic and bringing renewed attention to the city’s restaurants.
While recognition opens doors to new opportunities, the heart of Anh and Chi remains unchanged: sharing Vietnamese culinary traditions, caring for guests, and contributing to the vibrant community that makes Vancouver’s food scene so special.
Read the full article in the Vancouver Sun: What Has Michelin Really Changed? Top Vancouver Restaurateurs Weigh In.
