Sun-drenched memories made at Novotel Phu Quoc Resort Looking to beat the winter blues, we find ourselves on a short flight from Saigon to Phu Quoc in search of sand, sea and sun. Once ensconced in our bungalow set among lush gardens conveniently located between Novotel Phu Quoc Resort’s main building and the beach, we … Read more
Mad Cow Wine & Grill – 30th floor Time tot get mad Looking for a place to hang out with your friends after work? Head over to Mad Cow Wine & Grill! From 5:00PM to 7:00PM, it’s Time To Get Mad with a happy hour on a selection of Maddie’s favourite wines, spirits, cocktails and beers. … Read more
Idyllic adventures of a castaway on Phu Quoc’s north shore I am what is known as a late adopter. (Fine. It’s not strictly one of the technology cycles but much preferable to being called a “laggard.“) I didn’t climb aboard the iPhone bandwagon as much as I was chloroformed-into-a-moving-van onto it by a friend who … Read more
Conquering Novotel Saigon Centre’s Seafood Buffet There are two kinds of people in life—those who plan and those who embrace the spontaneity of the unexpected. I fall into the first category and on a warm Friday evening, find myself mapping out a strategy to conquer the wonderfully formidable seafood buffet at The Square, Novotel Saigon Centre’s signature restaurant (167 Hai Ba Trung, D3). The Square … Read more
Outbound to District 11 for possibly Saigon’s biggest and most succulent lobsterfest It takes a lot to drag cuisine lovers out of their comfort zones and steer them toward venues far from the central districts, but sometimes that long Uber ride across town is richly rewarded. This is one of those times and places— out in one of the more … Read more
So often, the phrase “culinary experience” is used to describe what turns out to be a simple meal. However, An Lam Retreats Saigon River‘s newly announced Seafood BBQ Buffet is truly a “culinary experience” in every sense of the phrase. Organized every second and fourth Saturday of the month, the evening begins with a speedboat … Read more
Just opened on August 2, 2017, Mad Cow Wine & Grill on the 30th floor of the Pullman Saigon Centre promises to “change the face of Vietnam’s hospitality scene”. Before the grand opening, Oi got a sneak peek at the offerings including grilled steaks and seafood as well as a gorgeous wine list spanning the … Read more
It’s just after four in the morning and I’m greeted by an overpowering smell of fish and brine and diesel that hits me like a wall. Bright lights slice through the darkness to reveal a flurry of activity, a strange, purposeful symphony that is the Phan Thiet Fish Market. The Bay of Phan Thiet is … Read more
Meaning “cape of escape,” Mui Ne has long been a hub for fishermen using either side of the promontory to find safe harbor from bad weather. Launching small boats and coracles headlong into the waves, they make their living from what the sea provides. A shantytown of makeshift huts, cafes and ragtag convenience stores caters … Read more
Fresh delicious seafood without having to travel to the coast Blue Crab (49 Quoc Huong, D2) is coming up to its two year anniversary and has had consistently good reviews since it first opened in January 2012. Its mission is high quality at low cost and it is an unwavering commitment to this philosophy that … Read more
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