Women chefs in Vietnam to know about
Females behind the fire are heating up Vietnam’s dining scene from culinary to pastry and beyond - here are 9 women chefs that have played a role in shaping our penchant for dining in the city.
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.
From Rice to Richness: A Pho-midable Cuisine Rises to New Global Heights
A history of Vietnamese cuisine and how a group of coming-of-age Vietnamese and international chefs is bringing it to new heights.
Tried and tested: Jovel Chan’s Top Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
This guide aims to spotlight restaurants in Ho Chi Minh city that consistently deliver top-notch flavours with a side of convivial ambience, tasteful interiors and great hospitality.
Vietnam’s Love Affair with Chocolate
This post takes a look at the turbulent history of chocolate in Vietnam and how it got to be where it is today.
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.
15 Romantic Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
Reserve a table for two at these romantic restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City for an intimate dinner and drinks with your bae.
Víctor Ceano Savall: Bringing 120-year-old chocolate traditions from Barcelona to Vietnam
Chef Victor Savall is a Chocolatier and art and technology enthusiast based in Da Nang, Vietnam. Following in the footsteps of his family’s century-long chocolate-making tradition since 1892 in Barcelona, Victor is now bringing his love for artisanal chocolate to Vietnam.
Vietnam clinches gastronomy prize at the prestigious International Catering Cup in Lyon
A three-man culinary team from Vietnam flew the country’s flag high at the prestigious International Catering Cup in Lyon - considered one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the world.
Review: C’s Steakhouse
There is a new king of steaks in town. Nestled in the centre of District 1, this is the place to go for the finest in steak, service and downright sexy ambience.
Melbourne’s award-winning Black Bag Roasters looks to cash in on Vietnam's love affair with coffee
“Southeast Asia is in the midst of a love affair with coffee and our ability to post-blend coffee to perfectly match the palettes of our customers gives us a unique opportunity in this market,” says Romeril, COO of Black Bag Roasters.
Review: Umenomoto
An Umeshu-focused Japanese tapas bar with over 100 varieties of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic plum wine opens in Saigon’s “Little Japan”.
Vietnam creates its first carbon-neutral chocolate
This also marks Puratos, the global food ingredient giant’s first carbon-neutral certified chocolate.
Ho Chi Minh City named hottest dining destination this year by Eater
Eater - go-to resource for those who “travel to eat” - has released its annual “Where to Eat” list featuring the hottest dining destinations in the world.
2022 Wrapped: Top ten food and drink stories in Vietnam
The ten most significant food and drink events that shaped Vietnam’s food and drink scene in 2022.
Review: Sóno Grill & Bar - the sweet sound of success?
Sono Grill & Bar, another recent addition to Saigon’s increasingly crowded District 2 restaurant scene, self-identifies as a lifestyle concept where “flavour meets sound.”
Vietnamese Foodie Gift Guide: 15 food and drink brands
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 15 foodie gifts made in Vietnam.
New food and drink spots in Ho Chi Minh City to check out this month
Monthly round-up: New restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City to check out this December.
Gin Festival Saigon Returns with a Bang this December
Vietnam’s biggest celebration of gin and cocktails returns to The Reverie Saigon in full festivity this Saturday, 3rd December.