Eat and drink like an insider
This is not your standard street food and coffee tour in Vietnam. Jovel’s one-of-a-kind private food and drink walk goes beyond that.
“As a guidebook writer, I need to stay up-to-date on the best and newest and Jovel's blog is one of my go-to resources. The professionalism and enthusiasm with which she tackles the ever-changing dining scene in HCMC are nothing short of inspiring.” - James Phan, Editor of Lonely Planet Vietnam
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ABOUT JOVEL
Jovel has spent years keeping her finger on the pulse of Vietnam’s fast-evolving food scene.
She runs Vietnam’s leading food and drink blog in English and is known as the go-to person in the industry for the latest happenings, restaurant openings and best places to eat (of course).
Besides blogging, Jovel is also a Restaurant Consultant to industry top dogs: Singapore Tourism Board and Golden Gate Group.
Follow her adventures on Instagram, or join her on a private food + wine tour in her favorite city Saigon, Vietnam.
WHAT MAKES JOVEL’S FOOD WALK SO SPECIAL?
Modern, new-age, and full-of-flavour food and drink experiences
Just like seasonal menus in restaurants, our food walks are everchanging and constantly refreshed to reflect the latest and greatest of Saigon’s dining scene.
Exclusive access to tastemakers and behind-the-scene spaces
From chefs to bartenders, tastemakers, craft makers, and chocolatiers in Saigon to Hanoi, we have insider access to the stories, and behind-the-scenes of our industry friends.
Tried-and-tested
We don’t bring you to places we don’t love. It doesn’t matter if it’s the most gram-worthy or popular spot in town, if we don’t like it, it’s off the list.
Personal-sized groups
Our maximum group size is eight. Unless it’s a private tour, our private food tours are capped to ensure it’s cosy enough to make you feel like you’re eating with an old friend.
Delicious yet different food tours
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Dine around Saigon (everchanging)
Custom, 3.5 to 4 hours
Your ticket to uncovering the latest and greatest dining spots in just one evening. Expect a multi-stop journey and handpicked menu featuring tried-and-tested favourites by Jovel. -
Saigon Culinary Gems Morning Tour
Standard, 3.5 to 4 hours
Savour the flavours of Saigon mornings. We’ll wander through a city park, taste Vietnamese coffee, haggle in a bustling market and end up tasting different ‘Pho’ from across Vietnam.
What people are saying
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Thanks for an amazing tour of Ho Chi Minh City’s hidden coffee shops, speakeasies and pho joints. You really gave our group the inside scoop that helped to bring the city to life!
Graeme W, Canada
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Jovel was an AMAZING planner for my trip to Vietnam! She found high-end to mom & pop spots for me to check out, made great recommendations, and arranged a host of other things in advance of my arrival. So good! Highly recommend!
Mary Zeeble, USA
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Jovel has an amazing knowledge of food and the local dining scene, and a local's perspective on the culture, the people, the history, and the current vibe of the city. I wish I could find this kind of tour in every city that I visited! My favourite highlight was all of Jovel's food picks, which gave the full HCMC experience. If I had more time I would have done every single tour offered by Delicious Detours!
Maria G, Canada
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I had the most delicious weekend, starting with a delectable SupperClub experience run by jovel.chan at adorable Yumi Farm eatory, highlighting fabulous food from Vietnamese chef Thach Ta.
Lori Shea, Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
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Discerning foodies visiting Vietnam that would like to know the best places and dishes to eat
Celebrants (birthday, anniversary, proposal) - I curate the best restaurant, rooftop bar or private villa and chef for you and your friends to ensure an unforgettable experience
Residents looking for interesting dining experiences to explore and discover in the city (and beyond)
Companies and brands looking for that extra ‘wow factor’ in restaurants, bars and cafes to impress treasured clients, partners and guests
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The latest trending restaurants
Hidden bars
Private dining supper clubs
My tried-and-tested recommended list of dishes and drinks (as well as personal creations)
One-on-one sessions with tastemakers, chefs and bartenders at the forefront of Vietnam’s exciting dining scene
Yet-to-be-released artisanal foodie gifts and drinks
Stories of food culture, origins and founder stories
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Send me an e-mail: joveleugeniachan@gmail.com and I’ll get in touch with you to see whether we can work something out
Reserve the custom Taste of Paris if you want more time for sourdough bakeries, craft coffee, raw milk cheese shops, pastry shops, enjoying a small plate leisurely lunch, etc.
Reserve the natural wine bar crawl: If drinking with a young, hip crowd with loud music, standing shoulder-to-shoulder in crowded bars with a rock & roll Bourdain attitude, sharing small plates made by up and coming chefs and bottles of natural wine & cocktails is your thing. Don’t wait to save your date. These sell out 4-6 weeks in advance.
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From the restaurant to the chef, menu and drinks - I help ensure everything from the venue front meets your needs so you don’t have to worry about your special occasion.
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Yes, I chat with you beforehand to understand your needs and concerns for your trip or event and propose:
restaurant and bar venues
chef or bartenders
food and drink menu
optional services such as photographer, videographer, theme and decoration
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Yes, Jovel Chan is able to partner up with boutique hotels, luxury service apartments and companies to offer their high net worth VIP customers and clients unique and unforgettable dining experiences.