New restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City to check out this November
This month’s hottest new restaurants and bars in Ho Chi Minh City to check out.
Sweet Spots: Where to get your dessert fix in Ho Chi Minh City
Got a sweet tooth that needs satisfying? Ho Chi Minh City has it all—from cozy bakeries with gooey cinnamon rolls to chic cafés serving tiramisu. Whether you prefer a casual spot or a dessert delivered, here's our top dessert go-tos in the city.
Best Business Lunch Deals in District 1
Best Business Lunch Deals in District 1
5 Unique Office Catering Ideas to Impress Your Team
5 Unique Office Catering Ideas to Impress Your Team
An Insider Guide to the Best Speakeasies and Cocktail Bars in Ho Chi Minh City
An industry insider guide to the best speakeasies and cocktail bars in Ho Chi Minh City. We hope you’re thirsty.
What to drink in Vietnam? 5 Distinctly Vietnamese Craft Spirits
Gone are the days when local East Asian spirits were synonymous with moonshine and cheap beer. Today, craft spirit distilleries in Vietnam are redefining what it means to be a ‘Vietnamese spirit’ and heralding a new wave of first-of-its-kind artisanal spirits.
Feasting during Tet: Restaurants, bars and cafes in Ho Chi Minh City that will stay open
If you’re staying (or visiting) Ho Chi Minh City during Tet, don’t let restaurant-hunting stress you out. Here is a round-up of restaurants and brunch spots open in the city.
Tet Gift Guide: 5 gifts and hampers in Ho Chi Minh City that we love
Lunar New Year, is a time of celebration for many Vietnamese families and is filled with traditional customs, feasts, and, of course, plenty of gift-giving. The best gifts are ones that symbolize good luck, abundance, and prosperity. And, if they don’t break the bank, even better. Here’s our round-up guide of Tet Gifts that caught our eye in Saigon!
A Guide to Vietnamese Coffee and Vietnam’s Café Culture
Learn more about Vietnamese coffee and our favorite cafes in Ho Chi Minh City
5 up-and-coming gastronomic destinations to check out in Vietnam
Bookmark for those long weekends this 2024. And, if you, like me, plan your travels around the restaurants and bars you want to visit, then this is the list for you.
Top stories of 2023: A year in review of Vietnam’s food and drink scene
The top stories, events and happenings that happened in Vietnam’s food and drink scene this year!
Tết in Vietnam: Traditional Tet snacks and food myths debunked
Food plays an important and symbolic role during Tết and is not complete without traditional festive snacks such as Banh Chung (sticky rice with mung beans and ground pork) and Thit Ga (boiled chicken).
This is why in the Vietnamese language, Tết is not celebrated but rather “eaten” (ăn Tết) instead!
Hello 2024: New Year’s Eve parties and celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City
Ring in the new year at these 10 NYE happenings happening in Ho Chi Minh City. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
Best Christmas takeaway and delivery in Saigon (2023)
Stay home, unwind and enjoy a festive feast without actually cooking anything with our guide to the top picks for Christmas takeaway in Saigon.
Best Christmas Brunches and Festive Feasts in Ho Chi Minh City
Usher in the most wonderful time of the year with our top 20 festive food picks featuring decadent Christmas brunches to indulgent set menus.
A Local Restauranteur’s Guide to Dining in Da Nang (2023)
Meg and her husband David Le are seasoned restauranteurs who have lived and worked in Hoi An for three year. Here, she shares her top foodie picks as well as your new favourite spots in Danang.
Group-Friendly Dining Spots For Your Next Gathering
Planning a gathering in Saigon? Check out our suggestions for restaurants that perfectly cater to large groups.
Rainy Day Retreats: Cosy cafes in Saigon to snuggle up with a coffee
Your guide to the cosiest cafes in Saigon to snuggle up to a hot cup of coffee and a good book.
Tried and tested: Jovel Chan’s Top Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
After a lifetime of eating, two years of full-time blogging about Vietnam’s food and drink scene and eating at 120+ restaurants and eateries across the country - here are my top picks for dining in Ho Chi Minh City.
5 Specialty Coffee Brands From Vietnam
As the spotlight shifts to Vietnamese specialty coffee, here are 5 specialty coffee brands from Vietnam worth checking out on your next trip to Ho Chi Minh City.