Huynh Bao Tran Nguyen in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: The Oldest Hủ Tiếu Bò Viên in Town
With only three dishes on the menu, this hủ tiếu spot has been running for more than five decades.
Tran Duy Minh in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Nha Trang's 22-Year-Old Bánh Canh Cá Sings the Praises of the Sea
Traveling in Nha Trang wouldn't be complete without tasting this delicious bowl of bánh canh which makes you enjoy eating almost every part of the fish, from its meat to its organs.
Paul Christiansen in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Quy Nhon's Unique Take on Bánh Khọt and Peanut Sauce
You’ve probably never had bánh khọt like this before.
Khôi Phạm in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: From Ohio to D7, the Serendipitous Story of Saigon's Lamb Phở
A highlight of my last visit to Phở Lạc Việt was a special moment when I reached out and the tips of my fingers touched a warm bowl inside the heating cabinet.
Michael Tatarski in Food Culture
Binh Duong, a Surprising Oasis of Taiwanese Snacks and Chinese Dumplings
This is part 2 of our two-part series on Taiwanese and Chinese food in Binh Duong. Read part one here .
Michael Tatarski in Food Culture
A Journey into Binh Duong's Deep Chinese & Taiwanese Flavors
Believe it or not, there is more to Binh Duong than just industrial parks producing your next Uniqlo T-shirt or pair of running shoes.
Khoi Pham in Bars & Cafes
Hẻm Gems: Da Lat's Ngàn Cafe Is as Comforting as an Embrace
Walking down Da Lat’s Robin Hill amid emerald pine trees and languid fluffs of cloud, one’s eyes will inevitably encounter a visual disturbance in the form of bright orange plastic maple trees. They are not the heroes of this story, but reluctant antagonists that nonetheless serve as hurdles on the journey to discover a hidden treasure.
Khoi Pham in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: D6's Hot and Sour Suan La Fen Is the Noodle Dish to Conquer
Every time I lap up a spoonful of searing broth that’s so spicy I could almost count the number of times my face pulses, I feel grateful for taste buds.
Brian Letwin in Food Culture
Phở-Flavored Cocktail Makes Its Debut. Seriously.
Pho is a universally adored dish (yes, even aliens love it), a melody of simple ingredients that yield abundantly complex flavors. Bottom line - it's goddamn delicious. So it's no surprise that people...
Alfredo de la Casa in Street Food
La Creperie: Brittany's Best in Saigon
Brittany is a very particular region in Northwest France, well known for its cider and especially, its great food. The region’s unique culture, heavenly landscapes and earthy food far outweigh its no...
Alfredo de la Casa in Street Food
French Charm and Passion for Freshness at Ty Coz
Do you like French food but are a bit tired of the same food, the same style, in the same environment? If on top of this, you love genuine customer service in an environment reminiscent of someone’s h...
By Alfredo de la Casa in Street Food
Enjoy a Luxurious Sunday Lunch with Family and Friends
Restaurant Nineteen is located in the ground floor of the Caravelle hotel in District 1, an ideal place for people and families to get together and enjoy a “lazy” Sunday with top quality food and grea...
Alfredo de la Casa in Street Food
French Passion for Food and Wine at Dong Khoi 38
38 Dong Khoi Wine bar and restaurant opened its doors a year ago in the heart of Saigon where it has been making food a wine lovers happy ever since. This French wine bar, that serves amazing food, f...
Brian Letwin in Street Food
Deliciously Sweet Oc Huong
As we continue to rifle through the hundreds of entries on John Russack’s street food blog, Down the Street and Back Again, he suggested we take a look at Oc Huong, sweet snails, one of his favorite d...
Alfredo de la Casa in Street Food
Cirrus: Lift to Culinary Paradise
While I usually place my conclusion at the end of a restaurant review, today I will do the opposite as I do not want you to miss out: this new restaurant is likely to become one of Vietnam’s best, and...
Alfredo de la Casa in Street Food
One Stop Portal to Get Food to Your Door!
Are you hungry but feeling too lazy to cook or even to go out, but you do not speak Vietnamese or don’t want to spend hours check which of your favourite restaurants have a “working” web page? Well if...
Alfredo de la Casa in Bars & Cafes
Gustave Lorentz Wines Make Their Vietnamese Debut
A few weeks ago, the Wine Warehouse invited Mr. Pascale Schiele from Gustave Lorentz - one of the most famous producers of wine in Alsace - to present some of their wonderful wines to the Vietnamese m...
Brian Letwin in Street Food
Feeling Under the Weather? Grab a Bowl of Cháo!
Local blog, Eating Saigon, recently posted a piece about their love for cháo, one of Vietnam’s favorite comfort foods. The rice porridge, which plays the same role as chicken soup in the West, is the ...
By Alfredo de la Casa in Street Food
Shang Palace: Best of Hong Kong in Saigon
Although I have never had the pleasure of visiting China, I have been eating Chinese food for decades, in several different countries, especially with the help and advice of some of my Chinese friends...
Brian Letwin in Street Food
The Magical Story of Cao Lau
Cao lau is one of Vietnam’s most sought after and enchanting dishes. It is unlike any other Vietnamese food, employing steamed noodles and special ingredients that can only be found in the UNESCO worl...
Alfredo de la Casa in Bars & Cafes
Wine in Vietnam - Part 1
This is my first article of what I plan to be a series related to wine and wine tasting in Vietnam. I am mad about wine and I would love to share with you what I like, what I don’t and some informati...
Brian Letwin in Food Culture
For Foreigners, Eating in Vietnam not Always as Easy as it Looks
Vietnam is world renowned for its food, confirmed by the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsey who have dedicated entire TV specials to the country’s culinary soul. And for those of us who live ...
Alfredo de la Casa in Street Food
Mekong Merchant: A Slice of the Mekong in District 2
I recently visited Mekong Merchant in Thao Dien, District 2. Upon entering, you cannot miss the big open air patio surrounded by thatched buildings and shady trees. The natural setting features ample ...
Alfredo de la Casa in Bars & Cafes
All For Wine and Wine For All
Offerings from the Wine Embassy. District 1 has recently welcomed the Wine Embassy, a real paradise for both wine lovers and those who want to learn more about wine.
Lindsay Allen in Food Culture
Bugs & Flowers
On a typical day in Cai Lay District, about 90 KM outside Ho Chi Minh City, farmers toil in the field tending to their rice paddies. But today is special, and like any special day in Vietnam it will e...
Brian Letwin in Food Culture
Nuoc Mam: Ketchup’s Great-grandfather
Ketchup has an interesting lineage. Nuoc mam, or fish sauce, is a staple condiment in Asia where it has been used for hundreds of years. Its flavor-enhancing characteristics make it akin to ketchup i...
Brian Letwin in Food Culture
Pho Real? Wassup Pham
Pho Life. When the masses of refugees from southern Vietnamese arrived to the US after the American War, they brought their traditions, music and food with them.
Brian Letwin in Street Food
Sushi Oishi! Akatonbo
I’m not a food snob, I promise. Oh, one exception though – Japanese food. I was fortunate, due to the randomness of life, to have lived across from a sushi joint manned by a team of Rastafarian chefs....
