Going green: F&B players in Vietnam leading the way in sustainability

Going green: F&B players in Vietnam leading the way in sustainability

In response to recent government measures, a global consumer shift towards sustainable packaging, an increasing number of F&B retail players and restaurants in Vietnam are adopting more sustainable and eco-conscious efforts. Here’s a list of F&B players leading the way and making our industry greener by the day.

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10 Wine bars in Ho Chi Minh City for a Sipping Good Time

10 Wine bars in Ho Chi Minh City for a Sipping Good Time

From al fresco hangouts to fine wine havens and charming Italian wine bistros, there's even an underground cave wine bar inspired by the romantic blue grottos in Europe for the whimsy. Here's my list of 10 wine bars for a swirling good time in Ho Chi Minh City - take your pick.

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What to expect at Kuusi by TUNG, a first-of-its-kind modernist mixology experience in Vietnam
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What to expect at Kuusi by TUNG, a first-of-its-kind modernist mixology experience in Vietnam

T.U.N.G Dining, a Nordic fine dining restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and one of only two restaurants in Vietnam included in last year’s Asia’s top 50 Best (51-100) list is welcoming a new addition this summer and it’s not what you think.

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Meet chef Steve Nguyen of Indochine - MENA 50 Best’s only Vietnamese Restaurant
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Meet chef Steve Nguyen of Indochine - MENA 50 Best’s only Vietnamese Restaurant

2022 marked MENA’s inaugural 50 Best Awards with a list of some of the region’s most noteworthy and deserving establishments. One such restaurant is Indochine, a chic and trendy dining spot serving up big and bold plates of French-Vietnamese dishes helmed by Executive Chef Steve Nguyen.

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10 Rooftop bars and restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City to take your drinking to the next level

10 Rooftop bars and restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City to take your drinking to the next level

With new restaurants and bars popping up all the time, one category that has become increasingly popular is rooftop bars and restaurants. Thankfully in Ho Chi Minh City, one is spoilt for choice with rooftop bars and restaurants to enjoy. Here is my list of top 10 in Saigon.

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5 Made-in-Vietnam Artisan Chocolate Brands
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5 Made-in-Vietnam Artisan Chocolate Brands

2020 saw a significant surge - 74 per cent—in Southeast Asia's obsession with chocolate. Here, I highlight some of Vietnam’s most exciting and creative chocolates - from the bars to the bonbons that evoke the flavours of the terroir where they’re from and contribute to a more sustainable cocoa farming industry.

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