Brian Letwin in Food Culture
In-N-Out Burger Pop-Up Hits Saigon for One Day
A few lucky Saigoneers were able to enjoy some coveted In-N-Out munchies this afternoon as the American regional burger chain opened a pop-up shop in District 1.
D1 Launches Facebook Page to Help Street Food Vendors Evicted From Sidewalks
In the midst of Saigon’s sidewalk-clearing campaign, officials in the downtown area are aiming to help street vendors through the power of Facebook.
[Illustrations] The Art of Saigon Street Food
There is a lot to love about Saigon street food.
Southeast Asian Nations Take on Street Vendors
With sidewalk-clearing campaigns going full bore in Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam is not alone among its Southeast Asian neighbors in trying to change one of the region's most iconic urban features: stree...
Asia Is Eating Less Rice, More Wheat
As Asian nations become wealthier, more and more people are eating wheat.
Vietnam in World's Top 3 Fastest-Growing Coffee Markets
Vietnam is currently among the top three fastest-growing coffee markets in the world.
[Video] Bánh Mì: A Sandwich for All Seasons
Vietnam’s coveted bánh mì is a sandwich so delicious it will move you to tears.
Thailand Is Getting Its Own Michelin Guide by the End of 2017
After Singapore, it looks like Thailand will be the next country in Southeast Asia to get its own Michelin guide.
70% of D1's Street Food Vendors Don't Meet Food Safety Standards: Report
The majority of District 1’s street vendors do not comply with health standards, according to a recent report, but the situation has improved since 2015.
Khoi Pham in Food Culture
Prickly History: The Fruit That Tastes Like Heaven and Smells Like Hell
Despite its regal title — “the king of fruit” — durian’s taste and distinctive smell have long been a divisive topic among foodies the world over. Originally from the island of Borneo, through ti...
Saigon Among Top 10 Most Vegan-Friendly Cities in Asia: PETA
PETA Asia recently named Saigon among the top 10 most vegan-friendly cities in Asia.
Japanese Firms Are Training Flavor Experts to Better Understand Southeast Asian Tastes
Hungry for a piece of Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding market, Japanese food companies are turning to flavorists and other experts to learn more about the region’s food preferences.
Bánh Khúc Cây Giáng Sinh: A French Tradition Lives on in Vietnam
With Christmas around the corner, Saigon’s demand for Yule log cakes, a holdover from the days of French colonialism, has returned.
Saigon Launches New App to Track Pork's Origin
From now on, Saigoneers can get to know their pork better via a brand-new app that displays the origin of the protein along with other useful information.
Bottoms Up: Alcohol Consumption Exploding in Vietnam
While this may come as no surprise to anyone who has driven past one of Saigon's many raucous beer clubs, Vietnam is home to one of the fastest-growing alcohol markets in the world.
Brian Letwin in Food Culture
[Photos] Rita Cafe, a Lush Oasis Under Saigon Bridge
Before it was added to Google Maps a few months back, Cafe Rita was nothing more, it seemed, than a green smudge along the District 2 side of the Saigon Bridge.
[Podcast] Meet the Woman Who Introduced Denmark to Vietnamese Cuisine
Growing up in Nordjylland, Denmark’s northernmost region, chef Anh Le didn’t meet many other Vietnamese people.
Saigoneers to Consume 40m Liters of Beer, 45m Liters of Soda This Coming Tet
This upcoming Tet holiday, Saigoneers are projected to down some 40 million liters of beer and 45 million liters of soft drinks.
[Video] Watch This Japanese Competitive Eater Wolf Down 5kg of Vietnamese Instant Noodles
Hao Hao noodles have never looked so good.
[Video] Snoop Dogg Rolls a Mean Gỏi Cuốn
Cross this off the list of things to see before you die: Snoop Dogg trimming some, erm, cilantro and hand-rolling a perfect plate of spring rolls.
