Tet Gift Guide: 5 gifts and hampers in Ho Chi Minh City that we love
Lunar New Year, is a time of celebration for many Vietnamese families and is filled with traditional customs, feasts, and, of course, plenty of gift-giving. The best gifts are ones that symbolize good luck, abundance, and prosperity. And, if they don’t break the bank, even better. Here’s our round-up guide of Tet Gifts that caught our eye in Saigon!
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!
New Year’s Eve parties and celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City
Ring in the new year at these 10 NYE happenings happening in Ho Chi Minh City. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
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.