Review: Regent Phu Quoc - how does it compare to the other shiny resorts on the island?
Amidst Phu Quoc’s growing number of shiny new resorts - how does newly-opened Regent Phu Quoc fare?
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.
Review: Oryz Saigon - another modern Asian restaurant?
In a sea of modern Asian restaurants in Saigon - how does newly-opened Oryz helmed by Singaporean Chef Chris Fong fare?
A Guide to ‘New Vietnamese’ Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
15 restaurants in Saigon spearheading a new wave ‘New Vietnamese’ cuisine in the city
Review: Is Bambino worth the hype?
If you haven’t already heard of Bambino, you’re missing out on what is already coined ‘Saigon’s best Italian restaurant’. Find out whether it’s worth the hype.
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.
Review: EPIC Brunch at Hotel des Arts Saigon – MGallery
A review of the EPIC Brunch by MGallery - Saigon’s longest free-flow and all-you-can-eat brunch
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.
Review: Tôi Tên Lā Supperclub
A review of Tôi Tên Lā, a five-year-old Modern-Vietnamese supper club experience in District 7.
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.