Tết Gift Guide: 5 Local Artisan Gift Boxes from Vietnam we love
Lunar New Year is a time of celebration, tradition, and thoughtful gift-giving for Vietnamese families. The most meaningful Tết gifts symbolise luck, abundance, and prosperity, especially when they spotlight local artisans and makers. Here’s our round-up of Tết gift boxes from Saigon that caught our eye.
New Year’s Eve parties and celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City (by district)
Ring in the new year at these 10 NYE happenings happening in Ho Chi Minh City. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
Best New Restaurant Openings in Saigon (2025)
Saigon is never static. Just when it starts to feel familiar, the city shifts. A new restaurant opens, a chef returns with a sharper idea, a pop-up decides to stay. These moments of change define The most memorable openings of the year.
Tried-and-tested: Vietnam Gourmet Gift Guide for Foodies
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of gifts for your loved ones. Luckily, we’ve compiled a round-up of gourmet gifts by local makers and artisans from Vietnam.
New restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City to check out this December
This month’s hottest new restaurants and bars in Ho Chi Minh City to check out.
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.
Unique Dining Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City
While delicious street food stalls and fine dining eateries seem to be the norm in Ho Chi Minh City, sometimes it’s worth venturing off the beaten path for that one-of-a-kind culinary experience. Here’s a list of unique dining experiences in Saigon to satisfy even the most adventurous eater.
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 Woman’s World: 10 Females Shaking Up Vietnam’s F&B industry
To celebrate Women’s Day in Vietnam, here are the top 10 inspiring females shaking up Vietnam’s F&B industry in their own ways. From chefs to barista champions and entrepreneurs, the future is female!
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
Finding the perfect spot for a business lunch in District 1 just got easier with our curated list of the best dining deals in the area!
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.
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.
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.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Appoints New Executive Pastry Chef
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has welcomed a new Executive Pastry Chef, Stephane Prost, a French national who brings more than 30 years of international culinary experience to his new role at Vietnam’s most storied hotel
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!
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.