What is poke and why you should be eating it right now “Poke” (pronounced poh-keh) in Hawaiian means “to cut crossways into sections,” and refers to the glistening cubes of raw fish that serves as the centerpiece of a quintessential Hawaiian dish created by Japanese immigrants to the island. It is typically served in a … Read more
A soaring space for serious steak nestled in the heart of downtown Saigon Since the opening in may 2016, B3 Steakhouse and Craft Beer (Level 1, 90 Nguyen Hue, D1; 3pm-11pm) has been quietly gaining a loyal following with its juicy cuts of grass-fed New Zealand beef, served in a premise located inside a historic heritage … Read more
Saucy, satisfying and sometimes deep-fried, Belgian cuisine isn’t for those on a diet Tucked into a busy side street across from Tan Dinh Market, La Belgique (17 Tran Quoc Toan, D3) is small and welcoming, with checked tablecloths and faux-brick wallpaper. The beer is from Belgium, the meat is perfectly cooked, and the portions are … Read more
A modern celebration of Vietnam’s culinary diversity and past As anyone who lives here knows, Vietnamese people are serious about good food. Whether it’s the street vendor rolling spring rolls or your aunt making noodles, they carefully blend different flavors and textures to make each bite amazing. This is the inspiration for Di Mai (translated … Read more
A charming restaurant with food inspired by tradition and Vietnamese moms Nestled down an inconspicuous side street off Le Thanh Ton sits Quan Bui (17A Ngo Van Nam, D1), a culinary haven, which also happens to shelter us from an uncharacteristic downpours this time of year. Danh Tran, owner of the five Quan Bui restaurants … Read more
Everything-seafood, barbecue, desserts-seems to taste so much better when eaten outside Nestled in an alley, unassuming at first glance, is The Patio Bar-Restaurant (52 Ngo Quang Huy, D2). Walking up the path I couldn’t help but feel as if I was entering someone’s backyard. And this is exactly what the owners had intended. They wanted … Read more
The recently-opened Viêt Kitchen elevates Vietnamese cuisine to the nth level In a city obsessed with buffets, the recently opened Việt Kitchen has decidedly raised the standard. The sleek restaurant is housed on the ground floor of the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon (8-15 Ton Duc Thang, D1), and is a testament to good design, fresh … Read more
For a proper taste of Midwest America, snag a table at Windy City Diner It maybe fall in Vietnam, but walk into the Windy City Diner (88 Duong So 23 (Street 23), Tan Quy, D7), and you’ll think you’re at a late-summer barbecue back in the US. In this quiet corner of District 7, chef … Read more
At an unassuming square building, pleasures lie within Sushi, it’s both a magical and a terrifying word. In the past several years in Saigon sushi has risen to enormous heights where it has given birth to some bad sushi food carts and mediocre sushi chains popping up like weeds in places like malls. California rolls, … Read more
What is it that pushes a breakfast burrito beyond hangover helper and into the realm of mid-morning revelation? Find out There are some rewards for being a late-riser, and one of them is breakfast at La Fiesta (33 Dang Thi Nhu, D1). The much-loved restaurant dishes up Tex-Mex comfort food starting at 11am with a … Read more
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