
Press & Awards

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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.
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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’.
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L'Official, 2023
Meet Steven Nguyen, Chef de Cuisine at Ling Ling.
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The National News, 2023
Ling Ling review: Atlantis The Royal restaurant offers elevated cuisine with a lounge vibe.
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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.
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Hotelier Middle East, 2023
From morning breakfast dilemmas to dancing when guests are happy, Ling Ling's chef de cuisine shares his routine.
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Jovel Chan, 2022
Meet chef Steve Nguyen of Indochine - MENA 50 Best’s only Vietnamese Restaurant.
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Harper’s Bazaar, 2021
The Head Chef Of Indochine Dubai On Culinary Success And Following Passion.
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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.
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Caterer Middle East, 2020
A day in the life of Indochine Dubai executive chef Steven Nguyen.
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Gulf News, 2020
Chef Steven Nguyen comments on the impact of the pandemic on the F&D industry.
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Khaleej Times, 2020
'I'd have loved to serve pancakes to Prince': Steven Nguyen, The head chef of Indochine lets us into his kitchen.
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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.
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Lifestyle Asia, 2018
Hong Kong Food Diaries: Chôm Chôm’s Steven Nguyen is head over heels for roast goose.
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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
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#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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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#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.
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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.
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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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