- 1. Chè, Bánh, Chả, Nem: The Curious Lives of Vietnam’s Regional Food Names
- (Food Culture)
- ... chili and then further wrapped in banana leaves. This tight wrap produces an anaerobic environment that enhance the growth of lactic acid bacteria, which feed on the rice, contributing to the dish’s iconic ...
- Created on 11 October 2024
- 2. A New Reading Space in Trà Vinh Creates Comfort From Recycled Materials
- (Architecture)
- ... lounging beside literature. Smaller areas are reserved for a kitchen, toilet and pantry so people can further appreciate the placid pace of life in a library. Much of the library was constructed ...
- Created on 12 September 2024
- 3. This Trung Thu, Learn How to Make Lion Heads From Huế's Lân Artisans
- (Culture)
- ... The placid Hương River was like a silk scarf hugging the sleepy town. Rows of heritage trees stood silent in the afternoon sun. Trần Hưng Đạo Street, which runs alongside the northern bank of the river, ...
- Created on 09 September 2024
- 4. Fantasy Served with Local Flavors at Phú Quốc's Pink Pearl Restaurant
- (Eat & Drink)
- ... the outdoor garden with views of placid ocean waters are complimented by five private rooms for eight to ten guests and an intimate wine-tasting room. Entering any of them feels like gaining entrance to ...
- Created on 07 September 2024
- 5. Abundant Nature, Small-Town Charms and Unexpected Luxury in Phú Yên
- (Saigoneer Getaways)
- ... and the North-South railway (Reunification Express) stops in Phú Yên. Idyllic rice fields, placid ocean overlooks and imposing mountains in the distance: the trip is an endless series of scenic delights. ...
- Created on 01 July 2024
- 6. In Suburban Hanoi, With Summer Comes the Red-Purple Cascade of Mulberries
- (Hanoi)
- ... is irrigated year-round by the placid Đáy River. The riverside delta is home to Hanoi’s sought-after mulberries, believed to be juicier and sweeter than anywhere else. As one walks farther into the plantations, ...
- Created on 21 June 2024
- 7. Live Music, Sports, Art and Activities Fill District VUI with Summer Fun
- (Resorts)
- ... some gems perfect for those who enjoy a bit of exploration. Dragonfruit farms, placid lakes, surreal zoo-cafe hybrids, and seafood feasts reward those with a penchant for quirky charms and the potential ...
- Created on 17 June 2024
- 8. 10 Species of Lesser-Known Fruits to Get to Know Vietnam's Biodiversity
- (Natural Selection)
- ... it allows maximal dipping in chili salt, while homemakers often borrow its distinct tartness to flavor canh chua nhót. 9. Chùm ruột | Phyllanthus acidus Native: Madagascar and the Indian subcontinent ...
- Created on 11 June 2024
- 9. Gỏi Đu Đủ Reflects the Mekong Region's Culinary and Cultural Wisdoms
- (Snack Attack)
- ... with the cooling (yin) fermented fish sauces, diners can pair the salad with sticky rice or regular rice, warming (yang) foods. The acidity of lime juice also softens the strong salty flavors of the sauces. ...
- Created on 10 June 2024
- 10. Hẻm Gems: At Sakaba Sasuke Izakaya, Happiness Is Wrapped in Pork Belly and Grilled
- (Saigon Hẻm Gems)
- ... everything together. The pork is crispy, the lettuce isn’t wilted, and the dressing reinforces the salt and gives welcome acidity. Crispy chicken skin, pork and lettuce stir fry, and chicken ...
- Created on 20 May 2024
- 11. What to See, Taste, and Do on a Late-Afternoon Walk in Phú Mỹ Hưng
- (Food Culture)
- ... and families who’ve never been here is that the area doesn’t feel like Vietnam. On one side, a placid water surface reflects frond-heavy nipa palms and a bright setting sun. On the other side, a curvy ...
- Created on 03 May 2024
- 12. For a Horror Film About an Ageless Portrait, 'Mười' Hasn't Aged Well
- (Rewind)
- ... streak. Enraged to discover the tryst, Hồng and her henchmen broke into Mười’s house, tortured her, broke her foot, and obliterated her face with acid. Pushed to a dead-end, Mười committed suicide, but ...
- Created on 28 April 2024
- 13. Di Linh B2B TaoFu, Vynni, Antoan Van, Njuns @ The Observatory
- (Saigon Events)
- ... DJ Antoan Van all the way from Amsterdam to heat up the dance floor with the spectrum from 90’s kicking house to groovy, potent acid and breakbeat. As always, stellar lineup of Saigon-based including OBS ...
- Created on 22 April 2024
- 14. Nhiêu Lộc Canal Hosted Trudeau's Night Run. Why Is It Not as Famous as Obama's Bún Chả?
- (Society)
- ... in Saigon. Saigoneer moved to a neighborhood just a short walk from the canal last year, and I’ve heard numerous colleagues praising the merits of commuting alongside its placid water. After taking a boat ...
- Created on 25 March 2024
- 15. TIMEZONES Podcast Spotlights Soundscapes, Sound Artists of Hanoi
- (Music & Arts)
- ... side of the sonic landscape of Hanoi,” explains Hồ Trâm Anh over rhythmic electronic palpitations emblematic of the production's more placid moments. A special bonus talk moderated and produced ...
- Created on 10 January 2024
- 16. Meet the Hội An Family Making Cao Lầu Noodles From Scratch
- (Food Culture)
- ... of the ash water helps remove acid from the dough, thus increasing the shelf life of the final product. After soaking, the rice grains are turned into a paste and cooked in a metallic vat until the texture ...
- Created on 21 November 2023
- 17. Finding Solace in the Placid Water of Trị An Lake as a City Dweller
- (Saigoneer Getaways)
- I took a deep breath, realizing that I was suspended in the midpoint of everything, above the calm, glassy surface of Trị An Lake and beneath the vast, enveloping azure sky that blanketed Mã Đà forest. ...
- Created on 29 September 2023
- 18. In Search of Quy Nhơn’s New and Traditional Delicacies
- (Eat & Drink)
- When asked what one should do when visiting, Quy Nhơn, one of Saigoneer’s favorite cities, the answer is simple: eat! Situated beside a placid stretch of ocean with fertile soil sloping down from ...
- Created on 18 August 2023
- 19. An Ode to Saigon’s Chò Nâu Trees
- (In Plain Sight)
- ... the rings of traffic that circle the roundabout where Trần Hưng Đạo points triumphantly towards the shore his spirit guards. Tree #7: Mostly water with organic solutes: urea, creatinine, uric acid, ...
- Created on 10 May 2023
- 20. C'est Cheese, the Ultimate After-Work Destination For Cheese-Lovers
- (Eat & Drink)
- ... slice meat and deftly dish out either risotto or pasta, depending on the night, casts a certain calm across the night, particularly when set against the rest of the room’s placid demeanor. The massive ...
- Created on 02 May 2023
- 21. Okra Food Bar’s Pork Chop Finds Unexpectedly Bold Flavors in Familiar Ingredients
- (Dishcovery)
- ... don’t always gravitate towards. The pickled okra is joined by lime leaf furikake seasoning and a rosemary dashi gravy whose acidity helps cut the succulent richness of the roasted pork chop. The dish ...
- Created on 30 April 2023
- 22. Experience Elevated Dining with Le Méridien Saigon's A La Carte Brunch and Set Lunch
- (Eat & Drink)
- ... as well as convenient and nourishing weekday lunches thanks to two of their venues: Latest Recipe and BARSON. With the placid Saigon River sashaying past in the background, Latest Recipe hosts a perfectly ...
- Created on 18 April 2023
- 23. A Singaporean-Vietnamese Couple Refreshes Hakka Offal Soup With Trứng Cuộn
- (Ănthology)
- ... joint. It is probably the only al dente pork leg I’ve encountered in Singapore that’s not Thai-inspired or stewed with soy sauce. It pairs well with a slightly acidic chili sauce inspired by Chuk’s love ...
- Created on 27 November 2022
- 24. Recreation, Relaxation and Adventure in Đà Nẵng
- (Saigoneer Getaways)
- ... speeding down the coast eagerly embracing the change of scenery. The placid waters that curve alongside the city’s downtown immediately attract visitors’ attention and, given its multitude of convenient ...
- Created on 21 September 2022
- 25. Mishouju, Dezz, Omar, Dani Maya, David De Barce @ The Lighthouse
- (Saigon Events)
- ... such as electro, microhouse, techno, acid, minimal, breakbeat, and more. It's great to see him back behind the decks with DEZZ & OMAR on the Club floor. Our rooftop will be hot with some nice groovy ...
- Created on 27 April 2022
- 26. Sài Gòn Ơi, Let's Meet for Cà Phê Once the Pandemic Is Over
- (Culture)
- ... the embankment is usually languid and calming. It almost seems like any movement here takes place more gently, like the way the placid water flows towards the major Saigon River. Because of this tranquility, ...
- Created on 07 July 2021
- 27. Scientists Discover Special Compounds in Nem Chua That Can Kill Bacteria
- (Food Culture)
- ... plantarum B21AG, a lactic acid bacterium that can produce bacteriocins, a class of compound synthesized by bacteria to kill other bacteria. They subsequently sequenced the genome of the bacteriocin-producing ...
- Created on 09 June 2021
- 28. Cầy Mực: A Critter With Popcorn Pee
- (Natural Selection)
- ... of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, which is the same chemical compound produced by the sugars and amino acids found in corn when exposed to high temperatures. Cầy mực squat down to pee, which saturates their shaggy ...
- Created on 09 May 2021
- 29. NCTRNL resistance @ Birdcage
- (Hanoi Events)
- ... elements of acid, industrial, Detroit, UK bass and the stripped back sound of Berlin. Having spent over a decade deeply immersed in underground clubs and festivals in Europe, his goal is to share his love ...
- Created on 03 March 2021
- 30. [Photos] A Sepia-Toned Tour of 1902 Saigon
- (Saigon)
- Long before Saigon became a maelstrom of motorbikes zipping past bubble tea shops, convenience stores, and cellphone sellers, it was a sleepy town where sampan boats cluttered placid canals, locals ...
- Created on 18 February 2021
- 31. Government Lifts Ban on Lip-Syncing in Live Music Performances
- (Music & Arts)
- ... of the Department of Performing Arts, Nguyễn Thu Đông, likened attempting to trick an audience by lip-syncing to “a mother putting acid in her child’s eyes." He added: "First and foremost, artists have ...
- Created on 28 December 2020
- 32. Magic Box Engine @ Savage
- (Hanoi Events)
- ... MBE release: Alex Who Dj's MBE004 - A barnstorming two tracker filled with acid and 80s B-Boy grooves. We invite you to start your weekend off with some local talent and a proper local label. ANTEROOM ...
- Created on 24 December 2020
- 33. Quy Nhon Embraces World-Class Accommodations with Maia Resort
- (Resorts)
- ... views of Phuong Mai Bay’s placid waters, as well as live cooking stations so guests can get a better understanding of the city’s unique preparation methods. To encourage people to experience the fare, ...
- Created on 07 October 2020
- 34. Döner Beat Records Launch Party @ Savage
- (Hanoi Events)
- Döner Beat Records are excited to celebrate the launch of our new record label with an high energy party at Savage, Hanoi's temple of dance. The Red Room: Jacking acid, techno, electro, breakbeat, ...
- Created on 17 September 2020
- 35. Velvet Chains and Epaulet Couch: How a Curious Artist Plays With Symbols
- (Music & Arts)
- ... theme in Châu’s work. A piece in the main room, 'Lost Portrait - Altar,' for example, consists of a handcrafted wooden altar with a piece of industrial steel plating inside that Châu has acid etched to ...
- Created on 04 September 2020
- 36. A Staycation to Explore in Saigon
- (Hotels)
- ... sports here are as overlooked as the Saigon River is under-utilized. Villa Song addresses both issues with the kayaks and stand-up paddleboards that they offer to visitors to use in the placid stretch ...
- Created on 25 August 2020
- 37. La Holista - Organic Kombucha Making Workshop (week day) @ La Holista
- (Saigon Events)
- Kombucha is an effervescent fermented tea drink originated in Korea and Japan. It is rich in probiotic, b-vitamins and enzyme and has a high concentration of acids that bring many benefits to the drinkers: ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 38. In Search of Charming Cafes Along Saigon's Train Alleys
- (Saigon Hẻm Gems)
- ... of mise en scène to get one in the mood for train hunting: in front, the railway bridge, the placid canal, and throngs of morning traffic beckon; behind you, a colorful train mural takes up the entirety ...
- Created on 29 June 2020
- 39. Upscale Fusion Fare Mingles with Japan’s Izakaya Culture at NOMU
- (Eat & Drink)
- ... are a few other spots that offer excellent Peruvian ceviche, but nowhere else in town relies on Japan’s unique ponzu sauce for the necessary acidic element and adds a generous amount of ginger to add complexity ...
- Created on 11 June 2020
- 40. [Photos] Urbanist Travel Getaways: The Stillness of Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Taisha at Night
- (Travel)
- ... Humphrey, present a placid side of the shrine, enveloped in an indigo twilight and embraced by the amber warmth of night lights. Have a closer look at the serenity of Fushimi Inari-taisha during a winter ...
- Created on 11 May 2020
- 41. To Learn How to Love Your Jeans Sustainably, Talk to Saigon's Denimheads
- (Culture)
- ... with the practice of stonewashing, which he later described as "an ecological disaster." In the 1970s, Girbaud's jeans had a signature acid-washed look which was created using a deadly chemical called ...
- Created on 05 April 2020
- 42. Elegant Grilled Seafood Savored Amidst Saigon’s Skyline
- (Eat & Drink)
- ... Hokkaido scallops whose richness was offset by the subtle acidic nature of fresh Da Lat tomatoes and an avocado siphon. Chef Stephane notes that a large number of the hotel’s dining guests are Vietnamese ...
- Created on 06 February 2020
- 43. Experiencing Luxury and Nature at Premier Village Phu Quoc
- (Resorts)
- ... across placid waves in the background. Phu Quoc is no longer the backwater refuge that Gia Long encountered over two centuries ago, but many of the same clear waters, sandy beaches and majestic mountains ...
- Created on 16 January 2020
- 44. Singaporean Scientists Find New Way to Break Down Plastic
- (Asia)
- ... the research team mixed plastics with their catalyst in a solvent, which allows the solution to harness light energy and convert the dissolved plastics into formic acid - a chemical used in fuel cells ...
- Created on 07 January 2020
- 45. Barke & Techa @ Savage
- (Hanoi Events)
- ... tracks. He tries to take the audience on a new intergalactic journey every time. Barke is a selector drawn House and Techno kicks, rendered with driving bass and embellished with acid, electro. FREE ENTRY ...
- Created on 07 January 2020
- 46. Tarantulas, Scorpions, Crickets Crawl Into Southeast Asia's Mass-Market Edibles
- (Food Culture)
- ... vary depending on the species, edible insects are generally high in fat, protein, vitamins, fiber, and mineral content. Mealworms, for example, have a similar unsaturated omega-3 and fatty acid content ...
- Created on 06 January 2020
- 47. Daisuke & Friends @ Sàn Art
- (Saigon Events)
- ... of Josie Rae Turbull's film Survive Acid Oceans by Switching to Soft-Bodied Mode and a series of performances by Doan Thanh Toan, Le Phuong Nhi, Red and Kim. Our current exhibition Opaque Signs will also ...
- Created on 24 December 2019
- 48. Hẻm Gems: A Secret Back-Alley Bún Ngan, Hidden in Plain Sight
- (Saigon Hẻm Gems)
- ... a glass noodle variation of the dish, although I feel like bún's natural acidity goes better with bamboo shoots and the broth. If you’re a bamboo shoot fanatic like me, opt for bún măng, which has more ...
- Created on 21 December 2019
- 49. Dr. Joseph (Skew-Whiff, UK) & Nayla & Barke @ Savage
- (Hanoi Events)
- ... is a record obsessive in search of those heads down & sweaty techno stompers, brazen break beat, rancid acid and tripping electro, his diverse record collection and bold approach flourish at all times ...
- Created on 14 December 2019
- 50. Hẻm Gems: Krua Thai's Raw Seafood Salad Is Not for the Faint-Hearted
- (Saigon Hẻm Gems)
- ... profiles and tastes going on (acidity, sweetness, saltiness, savory, heat) which can lower the probability of success. I thought about these things a lot when I noticed Loan, the owner of Krua Thai, ...
- Created on 22 November 2019