From Stars to Spices: Lesung Redefines Malaysian Dining in Ho Chi Minh City
Led by two ex-fine dining chefs - Eden (Malaysian) and Tommy (Vietnamese), this new spot replaces white cloths with Batik to serve up authentic Malaysian flavors that pack a punch.
Frozen to Fired Up: The Pandemic Brainchild that Became Ho Chi Minh City's Beloved Caribbean Pop-Up
When chaos reigned during the pandemic, a bright idea sparked in Ho Chi Minh City. It all began with frozen beef patties but soon transformed into a lively Caribbean pop-up with a cult following for its BBQ Jerk Chicken.
Review: Lune by Chef Adrien Guenzi
Lune is easily one of the most underrated restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. To be fair, it’s considerably new in the dining space (approximately a year) but Chef Adrien Guenzi is by no means new to fine dining fare or Saigon.
Review: Le Comptoir - is it worth its award-winning status?
Le Comptoir has been rising in the culinary ranks of late. From placing ‘Top 25 Restaurants in Vietnam” at the recent Robb Report Gourmet Collection 2023 to being ranked top 20 restaurants in Danang on TripAdvisor. I dine at this rising star to find out - is it worth its award-winning status?
Review: Gypsy Rooftop Kitchen and Bar - Danang’s best-kept Boho secret
Run, don’t walk to this hidden gem in Danang with a newly-opened rooftop kitchen and bar where you should be getting your sunset cocktail (and foodie) fix.
A Local Restauranteur’s Guide to Dining in Da Nang
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.”
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.
Review: Elgin - what keeps me coming back?
Since its opening in August 2022, Elgin has fast become a favourite of mine (and many others around me). In a city no short of new restaurant openings on the regular - what keeps me coming back to Elgin? I can’t quite put my finger on it but it’s the vibe, food, atmosphere - a certain je ne sais quoi.
Review: TRE Dining, tres bien or no?
TRE Dining, recently opened in Saigon’s famous Thao Dien neighbourhood and named after the ubiquitous bamboo trees of Vietnam, is quietly making its presence felt in the local dining scene. Although, I don’t expect this to be the case for much longer.
Review: Aalto, another ubiquitous woodfired concept in Ho Chi Minh?
No, woodfire cuisine and cooking are not new in Vietnam but Executive Chef of the newly-opened Aalto by Hylo (ex-HypeAsia) Jimmy Garside, a native of Manchester, United Kingdom, is.
Review: Okra Foodbar, where vegetables give meat a run for its money
Your next date night sorted. Say hello to Okra Foodbar, a dimly-lit, sleek and sexy 15-seater hotspot with an open kitchen and chef counter helmed by Chef Jamie Celaya (ex-Chef de Cuisine at Park Hyatt Saigon and ex-Head Chef at Quan Ut Ut).
LUA - Taking all the food favourites you know and love and adding a twist to it
Tucked away in a quiet street is one of the most talked-about restaurants at the moment, LỬA. While it aims to be an unassuming casual establishment, its food and wine output are anything but.
Vietnam launches first circular F&B Accelerator program focused on reducing single-use plastics in the F&B industry
Schoolab, in conjunction with The Incubation Network and CL2B with funding supported by Prevent Waste Alliance and GIZ, launches ‘The SUP Challenge Program’ - an accelerator program to support and pilot local initiatives focused on reducing and eliminating single-use plastics (SUP) in Vietnam’s F&B industry.