Chef Jean-Louis Angulo Appointed Head Chef at La Maison 1888

Chef Christian Le Squer personally chooses a former Sous Chef to manage InterContinental Danang’s renowned French fine dining venue – Central Vietnam’s first and only MICHELIN-starred restaurant.

Danang, Vietnam – InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, a five-star retreat set within 39 hectares of lush jungle on the Son Tra Peninsula, is pleased to announce Jean-Louis Angulo as the new Chef de Cuisine of La Maison 1888. This appointment continues the restaurant’s legacy of culinary excellence, making it the only fine dining establishment in Central Vietnam to hold a MICHELIN Star.

Chef Jean-Louis Angulo (right), the newly-appointed Chef de Cuisine of La Maison 1888, alongside culinary icon Chef Christian Le Squer (left), who oversees this highly acclaimed fine dining destination at InterContinental Danang

Chef Jean-Louis, previously the restaurant’s Sous Chef, has a rich background in culinary arts. Originally from France with Peruvian roots, he grew up traveling between Europe and South America, enriching his cultural and culinary outlook.

Having trained in Paris, his career has been influenced by MICHELIN-starred restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay au Trianon in Versailles, L’Espadon at the Ritz Paris, and Le Cinq at the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris. His skills were refined under Chef Christian Le Squer, a leading figure in French fine dining and former global “Chef of the Year,” now managing La Maison 1888.

Chef Jean-Louis made a notable impression on the notoriously precise Chef Christian, leading to his appointment as Sous Chef at La Maison 1888, a role he has maintained for two years. Now, as Chef de Cuisine, he will oversee the restaurant’s culinary activities, manage a team of skilled professionals, and realize Chef Christian’s unique “haute couture” culinary style.

Regarding this appointment, Christian Le Squer stated: “Jean-Louis has developed over the years within our realm of precision and excellence. I am completely confident in his technical skills, his authentic flavors, and his capacity to lead La Maison 1888 with both discipline and foresight.”

La Maison 1888 is housed in a French Indochine-style mansion featuring eye-catching, design-focused interiors. It offers three private dining rooms and La Veranda, a sophisticated outdoor terrace that provides views of the forest and ocean.

Seif Hamdy, General Manager of InterContinental Danang, who jointly announced this important promotion, added: “With Jean-Louis stepping forward, we are proud to ensure continuity at the highest level while elevating the experience even further, giving our guests the assurance of MICHELIN distinction today and the promise of an exciting new chapter ahead.”

La Maison 1888 is situated in an elegant French Indochine-style mansion designed by Bill Bensley, overlooking the ocean. It was Vietnam’s first dining venue to be led by a MICHELIN three-star chef: initially Michel Roux, then Pierre Gagnaire, and currently the renowned Christian Le Squer. Under Chef Christian’s leadership, who maintained three MICHELIN stars for 23 years, the restaurant offers artistic cuisine that blends emotion with sophistication, with each dish showcasing his passion for expanding the limits of flavor.

As Chef de Cuisine, Chef Jean-Louis will be supported by a skilled team of Vietnamese and international chefs. He will also collaborate closely with Head Sommelier Amedeo Bellini and Assistant Sommelier Toan Nguyen, who manage the restaurant’s acclaimed wine cellar.

La Maison 1888 boasts a wine cellar with some of Vietnam's rarest labels, carefully hand-selected by expert sommeliers. It has consistently received Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence” every year since 2018.

To learn more or to reserve your dining experience at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, please email dining.icdanang@ihg.com, call +84 236 393 8888 (ext. 6328), or visit www.danang.intercontinental.com/dining.