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.
How this Vietnamese craft beer brand is taking on the big boys
In Vietnam where beer is almost as cheap as water, it can be hard to convince people to trade up for artisanal craft beer. So, in an effort to promote trial and highlight the difference in quality and value of craft beer, Belgo - a Belgian craft beer brewed in Vietnam - launched its "beer-currency vending machines.
The Slow Rise of Veganism in Vietnam
An insight into Vietnam’s rising vegan/vegetarian culture (outside of religious reasons) through an interview with Scott Green, founder of Sống Thuần Chay, one of the largest plant-based communities in Vietnam.
12 Mexican Restaurants to go taco loco for in Ho Chi Minh City
“Mexican cuisine” is one of the most popular searches on Google in Vietnam. Here are 12 Mexican eateries that are the taco of the town.
Patricia Marques, CEO of Starbucks Vietnam on the F&B Labour Force, Career Growth and Mentorship
In line with this year’s Vietnamese Women’s Day, I’m spotlighting female leaders in Vietnam’s F&B industry to share their tips, stories and experience about climbing up the industry ladder.
First on the list as part of a special Women in F&B series is Patricia Marques, CEO of Starbucks in Vietnam,
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.
Inside MÙA Craft Sake, Vietnam’s first craft sake brewery
In Vietnam, the word ‘craft’ typically relates to beer, but not in the case of MÙA Craft Sake, Vietnam’s first craft sake brewery and restaurant. I catch up with the duo behind MÙA Craft Sake about how they’re adapting ancient techniques to create a distinctly modern Vietnamese craft liquor.
15 Cafe Brunch Spots in Ho Chi Minh City
Dig into your favourite brunch staples from French toast, eggs Benny, plates of pancakes and smoked bacon at these cafés in Ho Chi Minh City.
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.
Best Cocktail and Rooftop Bars in Hanoi
With new restaurants and bars popping up all the time, one category that has become increasingly popular is rooftop bars. Thankfully in Hanoi, one is spoilt for choice. Here is my list of the top 10 to check out.
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.
A Food Critic's Guide to Phu Quoc (2022)
Beyond street vendors, there is a new category of young and hungry tastemakers paving the way for Phu Quoc’s culinary scene and establishing innovative dining concepts and speakeasy bars. Check them out on your next trip to the island.
Beyond Bánh Mì: A Local Restauranteur’s Guide to Hội An’s Dining Scene
Already a top destination, Travel & Leisure awarded Hội An “The World’s Best City” in 2019, so if you’re ready to discover or rediscover the jewel of Central Viet Nam, and go beyond the bánh mì, read on for one local’s view of some of the best food and beverage options that Hội An has to offer!