Yunka: A new Peruvian-Japanese spot spicing things up in Ho Chi Minh City
Say hello to YUNKA, where the flavours are as vibrant as its ambience. Derived from Quechua, the name YUNKA whispers of untouched natural beauty, reminiscent of lush jungles and untamed landscapes, and is the latest brainchild behind Momentum Hospitality.
From Stars to Spices: Lesung Redefines Malaysian Dining in Ho Chi Minh City
Led by two ex-fine dining chefs - Eden (Malaysian) and Tommy (Vietnamese), this new spot replaces white cloths with Batik to serve up authentic Malaysian flavors that pack a punch.
Frozen to Fired Up: The Pandemic Brainchild that Became Ho Chi Minh City's Beloved Caribbean Pop-Up
When chaos reigned during the pandemic, a bright idea sparked in Ho Chi Minh City. It all began with frozen beef patties but soon transformed into a lively Caribbean pop-up with a cult following for its BBQ Jerk Chicken.
An Insider Guide to the Best Speakeasies and Cocktail Bars in Ho Chi Minh City
An industry insider guide to the best speakeasies and cocktail bars in Ho Chi Minh City. We hope you’re thirsty.
Review: Lune by Chef Adrien Guenzi
Lune is easily one of the most underrated restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. To be fair, it’s considerably new in the dining space (approximately a year) but Chef Adrien Guenzi is by no means new to fine dining fare or Saigon.
Feasting during Tet: Restaurants, bars and cafes in Ho Chi Minh City that will stay open
If you’re staying (or visiting) Ho Chi Minh City during Tet, don’t let restaurant-hunting stress you out. Here is a round-up of restaurants and brunch spots open in the city.
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
Review: Le Comptoir - is it worth its award-winning status?
Le Comptoir has been rising in the culinary ranks of late. From placing ‘Top 25 Restaurants in Vietnam” at the recent Robb Report Gourmet Collection 2023 to being ranked top 20 restaurants in Danang on TripAdvisor. I dine at this rising star to find out - is it worth its award-winning status?
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.
Review: Gypsy Rooftop Kitchen and Bar - Danang’s best-kept Boho secret
Run, don’t walk to this hidden gem in Danang with a newly-opened rooftop kitchen and bar where you should be getting your sunset cocktail (and foodie) fix.
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.
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