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.
10 Healthy meal plans in Ho Chi Minh City (vegan, gluten-free and vegan options included)
Need a good cleanse or perhaps looking to adopt healthier and better eating habits this year? This list of ten healthy, tasty and convenient meal plan delivery services in Saigon is here to make it easy for you.
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.
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.