Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi will welcome Chef Viki Geunes of three-Michelin-starred restaurant Zilte in Belgium, for a series of exclusive four-hands dinners at Le Beaulieu.

A self-taught chef, Geunes forged his path to the top through dedication and discipline. In 2021, he earned the distinction of a third Michelin star, with the Guide praising him as a “fastidiously meticulous chef who delicately plays with each texture and flavour, conjuring up food that is complex and gutsy, yet free of fussy frills.”

His restaurant, Zilte, with panoramic views of Antwerp, is one of only two three-starred establishments in Belgium. Since 2023, it has been a member of Relais & Châteaux, and in 2024, it joined Les Grandes Tables du Monde.

At Le Beaulieu, within the 124-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, Chef Geunes will collaborate with Chef de Cuisine Charles Degrendele, a native of Marseille, France. Degrendele brings a fresh perspective to modern French cuisine with a culinary background that spans diverse cultures and influences. His dishes epitomise his culinary vision in three words: sustainable, innovative and simple. They showcase the finest produce, pay homage to dedicated suppliers and present ingredients in an artistic and elegant manner.

Together, the two chefs will craft a  six-course menu, where sophisticated compositions, daring flavours and a masterful play on textures blend seamlessly.