One of my favorite food memories was at a tiny hole-in-the-wall cafe in the Latin Quarter in Paris as a teenager. It wasn’t just that the food was much more refined than what I was used to - it was the whole ambience of being in a foreign country and tasting strange new flavors. While… Read more »
Oi Food & Drink
Fluffy experiences in Ho Chi Minh City
As a Saigon Dad, I’m always looking out for a little treat for my kid - while as a Saigon writer, I seem to spend an inordinate amount of time in cafés. When my little girl comes along with me, I have to get her something nice so that she’ll let me concentrate on my… Read more »
His Love of Food: Oi’s La Villa experience
There’s a whole lot of love in Thierry Mounon’s story of bringing his unique style of French cuisine to Ho Chi Minh City. Thierry Mounon’s La Villa in District 2 opened its doors on Valentine’s Day 2011. Less than six months later, with so many diners raving about their dining experience online, it took top… Read more »
Oi Marketplace - March 2013
Exclusive deals all over town just for Oi readers available throughout the month of March HOW IT WORKS • Contact the business directly to make a reservation • Identify yourself as an Oi reader to claim the exclusive deal • Some restrictions may apply. Share your Oi Marketplace experience in the comments below! BONJOUR RESTO… Read more »
Mood Food: The Recipes
These deliciously potent dishes were featured in the “Mood Food” article in our March 2013 issue. If you can’t make it out to these lovely venues, try making these dishes at home! Canadian oysters, garnished with soy pearls and radish (Courtesy of Square One, Park Hyatt Saigon) 24 live oysters, shucked Soy Pearls 50g tapioca… Read more »