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Eat & DrinkHẻm Gems: Lured by the Promise of 7-Way Noodles, We Found Delicious Dim Sum in D5
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- Published on Friday, 10 August 2018 11:30
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Come for the seven-way noodles, stay for the dim sum.
KFC Vietnam Launches Vegan Dishes for Limited Time
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 August 2018 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
KFC introduced vegan options at all locations in Vietnam during the seventh month on the lunar calendar.
The Wild, Wondrous History of Lychee
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- Published on Monday, 06 August 2018 14:00
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Top Illustration by Duc Hy Hoang.
Treacherous rebels were amassing support in the outskirts while licentious interlopers lounged in teahouses and corruption lurked in every alleyway and courtyard in the capital. The 8th-century Tang Empire’s unparalleled prosperity could have continued for centuries but Emperor Xuanzong instead had allowed it to crumble. Incredibly, lychee fruits lie at the center of the story.
Hẻm Gems: At Ngọt Cafe, a Treasure Trove of Saigon's Childhood Snacks and Knick-Knacks
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- Published on Friday, 03 August 2018 11:00
- Written by Levi Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
To me, Saigon is not just a city, it is the people, the lifestyle and the cafés.
Hẻm Gems: Old-School 'Take It or Leave It' Nam Dinh Phở in District 3
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- Published on Friday, 27 July 2018 10:00
- Written by Stephanie Bui. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Pho Dau captures the essence of the Nam Dinh soul food that the owner brought with her to Saigon six decades ago.
Vietnam Sets Guinness Record for World's Largest Bowl of Instant Phở
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- Published on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Unlike Vietnam's previous food-related stunts, this time the giant food dish didn't go to waste.
Hẻm Gems: Northern-Style Miến Lươn Is a Magical Saigon Breakfast
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- Published on Saturday, 21 July 2018 08:30
- Written by Samantha Tong. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Mien Luon Cho Ben Thanh was the final destination in my parents’ 20-year quest to find an authentic northern miến lươn in Saigon.
A Cozy Abode of Bak Kut Teh and Migrant Teochew Gastronomy in the Heart of Saigon
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- Published on Friday, 20 July 2018 13:00
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Singaporean Teochew bak kut teh is a seemingly simple broth made with pork ribs that has managed to enamor locals and foreigners for decades.
This Ben Tre Tree Nursery Is Offering Durian at VND19,000 Under One Condition: Leave the Seeds Behind
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- Published on Friday, 13 July 2018 15:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Visitors to the Mekong Delta province can enjoy Durian for just VND19,000 a kilogram.
Hẻm Gems: An Expedition to D11's 7-Way Dim Sum Banquet
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- Published on Friday, 13 July 2018 12:00
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Kevin Lee.
According to historical legend, dim sum was created along the ancient Silk Road as a snack for weary travelers to enjoy with their tea while resting. On this day, I felt like I had traversed that fabled old trading route.
Hẻm Gems: Inside Le Thanh Ton's Japan Town Lives Saigon's Best Katsu
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- Published on Saturday, 07 July 2018 09:43
- Written by Khanh Tran. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Inside the unofficial Japanese quarter of Saigon lies scrumptious katsu and oyakodon to suit all palates. For beginners like myself at one point in time, the existence of Fujiro can swing open many new doors of flavors to savor, from a crash course in delicious fried pork to to funky natto. For familiar denizens of Japanese spots, their food will evoke plenty of nostalgia.
