3 Star Micheline Chef Viki Geunes Joins Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

When 3-Michelin-starred chef Viki Geunes steps in the kitchen, precision meets passion. But when he shares the stage with his daughter, Gitte Geunes, it becomes something more: a rare glimpse into the art of culinary legacy. When Viki and her father Gitte Geunes appeared together to a remarkable session titled “The Art of Culinary Legacy: Perspective on Storytelling, Hospitality and the Future of Gastronomy”

Their conversation offered more than anecdotes from Belgium’s most elevated dining room. It revealed an intimate look at the power of family, vision and storytelling in an industry often obsessed with the next trend. Viki, ever the craftsman, spoke about dedication, discipline, and detail. Gitte, representing the next generation, shared insights on evolving hospitality while preserving its soul. Together, they embodied a dynamic rarely seen: a world-class chef and his daughter, equally driven, equally committed — building not just a business, but a legacy.

And at the beginning of April, Chef Viki Geunes’s legacy arrived in Hanoi.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Welcome 3-Michelin-Star Chef Viki Geunes to Join Chef Charles Degrendele for Exquisite Four-Hands Dinners at Le Beaulieu

HANOI, Vietnam ( April, 2025) – Luxury dining reaches new heights this April as Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, one of Southeast Asia’s most storied hotels, welcomes Chef Viki Geunes of Antwerp’s 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Zilte for a spectacular culinary collaboration at Le Beaulieu.

Chef Viki Geunes- the Culinary Legacy

All his life, Chef Viki Geunes has been extremely interested in the culinary world. He was trained in industrial science and decided, as an autodidact, to open his restaurant ’t Zilte in Mol. Here, he received his first Michelin star in 2004. In 2008, a second star followed. In 2009, Geunes was named Chef of the Year by Gault & Millau. After the MAS was opened in Antwerp, Chef Geunes moved his restaurant to the top floor in 2011. After changing the name and moving from Zilte to the other side of the MAS in 2020, the guide of 2021 offered a third Michelin star. With Zilte, Viki Geunes has a listing of 18.5/20 in the Gault & Millau guide.

This April, Chef Viki Geunes brings his vision to Vietnam in a rare four-hands collaboration with Le Beaulieu’s Chef de Cuisine, Charles Degrendele.

Chef Charles Degrendele at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Born and raised in Marseille, France, Chef Charles Degrendele developed an early passion for food that has taken him on a remarkable global odyssey. From the serene countryside of Provence to Michelin-starred kitchens and the vibrant streets of Tokyo, his culinary philosophy revolves around respecting ingredients and showcasing their true essence. With his sustainable, innovative and simple approach, Chef Charles brings a fresh and sophisticated perspective to modern French cuisine.

Together, these two culinary heavyweights present a six-course menu designed to thrill the senses — a blend of daring compositions, refined textures and unexpected flavour combinations.

A Taste of Excellence in the Heart of Hanoi

This event is more than just a meal — it’s an invitation into a world where craftsmanship meets artistry, where heritage meets innovation, and where culinary legends are not just remembered, but lived.

For the modern man who appreciates precision, passion and experience over excess, this is the kind of rarefied evening that lingers long after the last course is served. This is not just dinner.
This is legacy served rare.

About Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

A prominent fixture in the heart of Hanoi since 1901, the Hotel Metropole Hanoi has a long tradition as a luxury venue for prestigious events and a popular rendezvous for business and leisure travelers such as playwrights, ambassadors and heads of state. The recipient of numerous international awards for its fine service, this legendary landmark has contributed to the richness of local heritage.

The hotel includes 358 rooms that are divided into two wings – the historical Heritage Wing and the neo-classical Opera Wing. There are three legendary suites that are named after famous residents and visitors to the hotel (Graham Greene, Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham).

The Metropole restaurants and bars are all famous dining venues, each offering a different exotic experience: Le Beaulieu has the best French fare in this corner of the world; Spice Garden offers elevated Vietnamese cuisine with a contemporary twist; angelina is Hanoi’s bespoke bar-lounge-restaurant; La Terrasse brings Parisian-style to the sidewalks of Hanoi; Le Club Bar treats guests to its famous afternoon high tea and cool jazz performances; and, finally, Bamboo Bar brings poolside lounging to the next level.

About Sofitel Legend

A pioneer of French luxury hospitality since 1964, Sofitel today embodies heartfelt and committed luxury, with a French zest. Alongside its 120 elegant and unique properties, the brand inaugurated in 2009 a collection of emblematic hotels under the Sofitel Legend banner: unrivalled luxury addresses with a legendary heritage and highly personalised service.

Each stay is timeless, offering sumptuous surroundings, renowned restaurants and modern comforts for an inspiring luxury experience. Noble, rare and soulful, Sofitel Legend hotels captivate with their architectural beauty, breathtaking views and mesmerizing ambience.

Sofitel Legend now comprises 6 hotels, each more magnificent than the last, set within beautiful and culturally-rich destinations around the world: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel Xi’an.

Sofitel Legend is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,500 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

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