Press & Awards

  • Dubai TV, 2024

    Steven speaks with Sally Saeed about East Asian cuisine and a world full of balance and subtlety of flavours.

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    Caterer Middle East, 2024

    Chef Steven Nguyen: Gym time, emails, uni trials & VIPs, all in a day’s work.

  • Steve Nguyen Chef at LingLings

    Harper's Bazaar, 2024

    Chef Steven Nguyen on the lavish culinary scene of Dubai, his East-meets-West philosophy, and the globetrotting ‘Madame Ling Ling’.

  • Ling Ling's Dubai

    L'Official, 2023

    Meet Steven Nguyen, Chef de Cuisine at Ling Ling.

  • Ling Ling's Dubai

    The National News, 2023

    Ling Ling review: Atlantis The Royal restaurant offers elevated cuisine with a lounge vibe.

  • Ling Ling's Dubai

    Emirates Woman, 2023

    An exclusive interview with the creative genius behind Dubai’s Ling Ling menu.

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    Khamsa, 2023

    Culinary Mastery Unleashed: Chef Steven Nguyen Reigns at Ling Ling Dubai, Atlantis The Royal.

  • Ling Lings Dubai Hotelier Middle East

    Hotelier Middle East, 2023

    From morning breakfast dilemmas to dancing when guests are happy, Ling Ling's chef de cuisine shares his routine.

  • Steve Nguyen Indochine - Best Vietnamese Restaurant Dubai

    Jovel Chan, 2022

    Meet chef Steve Nguyen of Indochine - MENA 50 Best’s only Vietnamese Restaurant.

  • The Head Chef Of Indochine Dubai On Culinary Success And Following Passion

    Harper’s Bazaar, 2021

    The Head Chef Of Indochine Dubai On Culinary Success And Following Passion.

  • New recruit: Steven Nguyen chats to Hotelier

    Hotelier Middle East, 2020

    Indochine DXB executive chef chats to Hotelier about what brought him to his role, his greatest achievements and the future of Indochine.

  • Caterer Middle East, 2020

    A day in the life of Indochine Dubai executive chef Steven Nguyen.

  • Steven Nguyen Comments on The Pandemic & an industry focus on local suppliers

    Gulf News, 2020

    Chef Steven Nguyen comments on the impact of the pandemic on the F&D industry.

  • 'I'd have loved to serve pancakes to Prince': Steven Nguyen

    Khaleej Times, 2020

    'I'd have loved to serve pancakes to Prince': Steven Nguyen, The head chef of Indochine lets us into his kitchen.

  • Caterer Middle East, 2020

    New recruit Steven Nguyen chats to us about what brought him to his role, his greatest achievements and the future of Indochine.

  • Chôm Chôm’s Steven Nguyen is head over heels for roast goose

    Lifestyle Asia, 2018

    Hong Kong Food Diaries: Chôm Chôm’s Steven Nguyen is head over heels for roast goose.

  • Thomas Masmejean & Steve Nguyen, Co-Owner & Head Chef of Ötto’s Berlin Döner

    Studio Duboi-Didcock, 2017

    The Challenge was to bring something completely different and new to a new market." Thomas Masmejean & Steve Nguyen, Co-Owners of Ötto’s Berlin Döner.

Culinary Awards

  • #6 Best Restaurants in The Gulf — Esquire Middle East 2022

    “Sophisticated cool” is the phrase that best describes this French-Vietnamese restaurant. The Dubai branch of the famous New York hotspot has quickly built a reputation as the place where everyone wants to be.

  • Best Asian Restaurant

    Best Asian Restaurant — Time Out Restaurant Awards 2021

    One of the coolest spots in DIFC, Indochine boasts tropical foliage and chic vibes. A French-Vietnamese spot, the dishes are adventurous, and it pays off.

  • Best Date Night Spot — What’s On Nightlife Awards 2021

    Impress your date with an unforgettable dinner at the effortlessly stylish Indochine. Amid the banquette seating, wallpaper with palm fronds and intimate dim lighting, indulge in French-Vietnamese specialities and signature cocktails.

  • Best Pan Asian Restaurant — FACT Dining Awards 2021

    After years of celebrating the best of the GCC culinary scene, Fact has become the dining authority in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain and now Dubai.

  • #35 in The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants — The Worlds 50 Best 2021

    Helmed by executive chef Steve Nguyen, Indochine has firmly established itself as a chic and trendy dining spot in Dubai serving up bold French-Vietnamese dishes, in a setting that feels cosy and intimate.

  • Best Newcomer in Fine Dining — FACT Dining Awards 2021

    After years of celebrating the best of the GCC culinary scene, Fact has become the dining authority in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain and now Dubai.

  • Best Newcomer in Fine Dining — Time Out Restaurant Awards 2020

    With tropical décor and chic interior design the cool spot also offers up an interesting menu with signature dishes including Vietnamese ravioli.

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