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.
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.
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.
Why this Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef returned to Vietnam to make Vietnamese food
Chef Thach melds the precision of his Le Cordon Bleu training with the soul of traditional Vietnamese flavors, creating a culinary symphony that bridges worlds.
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.
Sweet Symphony: Chef Nam's Fusion of Gelato and Vietnamese Heritage
A budding gelato brand marrying the savoury essence of Vietnamese street food with sweet indulgence
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.
Distilling Passion and Persistence: Roddy Battajon's Journey with Rhum Belami
An interview with Roddy Battajon - the founder of the first Vietnamese premium rhum brand
3 Vietnamese Bars amongst this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars (51-100)
The Asia's 50 Best Bar committee released its top 51-100 picks in Asia and for the third year in a row, three Vietnamese bars (two in Saigon and one in Hanoi) made the coveted list.
Questions with Adam and Dung: Founders of Glơgg, a made-in-Vietnam Spiced Wine
I get up close and personal with Adam and Dung, founders of Glogg, a made-in-Vietnam Spiced Wine with Swedish roots, to find out the what, why, how and who of this first-of-its-kind product.
NOSH’s “Young Guns Series” is an exciting line-up of events spotlighting up-and-coming Vietnamese Chefs
NOSH’s “Young Guns Series” is not another four-hands chef event. It’s a celebration of Vietnam’s coming-of-age culinary scene and its rising local talent.
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.
What to expect: Vietnam’s First-Ever Michelin Guide in Vietnam
Ahead of the most highly-anticipated culinary event in Vietnam, I share about what to expect, debunk popular Michelin myths and the potential impact on the industry.
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.
% Arabica in Vietnam - why, how, where and what’s next?
In this exclusive interview, I chat with Vynce Nguyen, General Manager of Hong Kong-based Investment Holdings Company The Kho Group and franchise investor of the popular Japanese coffee chain %Arabica in Vietnam.
In this article, I find out why Vietnam, the brand’s unique localisation approach, and sourcing strategy as well as exciting plans for the future in Vietnam.
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.