STORIES
Gone are the days when local East Asian spirits were synonymous with moonshine and cheap beer. Today, craft spirit distilleries in Vietnam are redefining what it means to be a ‘Vietnamese spirit’ and heralding a new wave of first-of-its-kind artisanal spirits.
Anan Saigon is crowned Vietnam’s best restaurant, and claims the 48th spot on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants.
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
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.
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.
A budding gelato brand marrying the savoury essence of Vietnamese street food with sweet indulgence
An interview with Roddy Battajon - the founder of the first Vietnamese premium rhum brand
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 not another four-hands chef event. It’s a celebration of Vietnam’s coming-of-age culinary scene and its rising local talent.
The country’s first awardees of the coveted MICHELIN stars are Anan Saigon, Gia, Hibana by Koki and Tầm Vị. (Photo: Saigon Dining Guide)
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.
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.
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.
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,
This year’s 10th anniversary of World Class Vietnam, the prestigious bartending competition, saw industry tastemakers, pioneering bartenders and previous champions gather in Danang to celebrate and crown this year’s winner - Vang Hieu Trung from The Dot Bar.
T.U.N.G Dining, a Nordic fine dining restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and one of only two restaurants in Vietnam included in last year’s Asia’s top 50 Best (51-100) list is welcoming a new addition this summer and it’s not what you think.
A timely tribute as Saigon slowly reopens to the world, The Studio Saigon welcomes thirsty drinkers from around the world for an evening of bespoke cocktails, art and stories of Ho Chi Minh City’s mercantile past through its award-winning illustrated cocktail menu.
2022 marked MENA’s inaugural 50 Best Awards with a list of some of the region’s most noteworthy and deserving establishments. One such restaurant is Indochine, a chic and trendy dining spot serving up big and bold plates of French-Vietnamese dishes helmed by Executive Chef Steve Nguyen.
To celebrate International Women’s Day and this year’s theme of #BreaktheBias - here are the top 50 must-know women-women F&B businesses in Vietnam.
BEL Coffee Wine is Vietnam’s first hybrid coffee-shop wine bar. And, if the concept itself is not enough to intrigue you, perhaps its talented team of industry heavyweights including coffee experts Will Frith and Kel Normally and Michelin-trained certified wine sommelier Dan Sousanis, will.
To celebrate Women’s Equality Day, I have chosen to spotlight and amplify the voices of women in Vietnam’s hospitality industry to shine light on their struggles, challenges and wants.
After 5 years of living in Vietnam and a highly commendable feat in his role as Head of Research and Development (R&D) at Anan Saigon, Logan Thomas Hester joins Black Sheep Restaurants in Hong Kong as Head Chef.
An insight into Staples by Quince, a casual and fuss-free delivery-only concept launched by Quince, a fine dining establishment and Vietnam's best restaurant (2020).
To celebrate Pride Month, gay founder-brewers in Vietnam create ‘Rainbow Beer Bundle’ to support Hanoi Queer Community.
This article pays tribute to the F&B industry pioneers in Vietnam (notably Saigon) who helped to pave the way for today’s generation of up-and-coming culinarians and epicureans. Happy Fathers Day, thank you for all that you have done and continue to do.
I speak with some of the city’s most notable and long-standing restaurateurs to find out how they’re leveraging technology to sustain and grow their business, the challenges they face during adoption and what they want F&B tech (new and existing) in Vietnam to know.
Interview with Pham Tien Tiep, Founder of Ne Cocktail Bar on being Vietnam’s Best Bar, Pho Cocktails and Hanoi’s Bar Industry.
Anan Saigon is crowned Vietnam’s best restaurant, claims the 39th spot on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. Not too bad for a country last represented in the list in 2013.
In a historic first, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced the 2021 list of restaurants ranked from 51st-100th. T.U.N.G Dining in Hanoi is the only restaurant in Vietnam that is listed.
To celebrate International Women’s Day and this year’s challenge of #ChooseToChallenge, here are the top 10 inspiring females shaking up Vietnam’s F&B industry in their own ways. From chefs to barista champions and entrepreneurs, the future is female.
Anan Saigon is crowned Vietnam’s best restaurant, and claims the 48th spot on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants.