A new Japanese whiskey bar & grill is home to some of the city’s best Kobe beef. Set in a pretty old manor just back from the main restaurant strip on leafy Han Thuyen, Monde (7 bis Han Thuyen, D1) has been the Japanese community’s best-kept secret since quietly opening its doors last October. The … Read more
There’s never been a better time to eat barbecue Whenever I hear someone remark that America has no real cuisine, I simply reply, “American barbecue.” Rooted in the South, barbecue applies heat indirectly by smoking. Wrapped in foil, various cuts of meat that would otherwise tend to be tough spend hours in a smoker where they … Read more
Bite size deliciousness from Hue and the southern coastal town of Phan Rang… Tucked away in Tan Binh District, Beo Gap Nuoc on 118 Truong Cong Dinh is a compact little restaurant specializing in Hue and Phan Rang cuisine. The name translates to “algae meets water,” an idiom meaning two things are destined to be … Read more
From galettes to cider, sample the cuisine of Brittany right here in Saigon.. The humble pancake, one of the oldest dishes in the world, isn’t usually the first that comes to mind when speaking of haute cuisine. Simple, inelegant, and fairly easy to make, it’s the one generally unremarkable meal that’s found in almost every … Read more
The simple elegance of Basilico. We visit Basilico (corner of Nguyen Du and Le Van Huu, D1) on a cold, overcast Sunday night, floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on whipping raincoats and pounding rain. Inside, though, the mood is decidedly warm, fueled by a roaring wood-burning pizza oven set into a rough stone feature wall. Managed … Read more
A new restaurant stirs up the dining scene with the unexpected Enter Saffron, Tony Fox’s new Mediterranean style restaurant on 51 Hai Ba Trung, D1, and the first thing that strikes you is the terracotta pots. There are 450 of them – all mounted upside down at different angles on the ceiling as if pouring out warmth, intimacy and romance on … Read more
Food is the cornerstone of any Tet celebration. So in keeping with the festive spirit, we’ve rounded up a number of places where you can enjoy some essential New Year’s dishes. Caravelle Hotel 19-23 Lam Son Square, D1 The hotel is hosting a mouthwatering Lunar New Year buffet dinner of Asian, Western, and traditional Tet delicacies at Restaurant Nineteen every evening … Read more
Saigon can thank Cupid’s intervention for bringing authentic Mexican food to town Mexican restaurant Khoi Thom (29 Ngo Thoi Nhiem, D3) has been tucked away on the quiet cafe street of Ngo Thoi Nhiem in District 3 for 18 months, but it’s a destination we would unreservedly recommend. When it opened, Khoi Thom adopted a hybrid ‘Viet-Mex’ style menu – in … Read more
Some of District 1’s best restaurants are not on the main thoroughfares you expect to find them White Forest (14bs Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D1) is big, bold and beautiful. A blend of Scandinavian and European design and handmade Vietnamese furniture makes this an urban oasis, an ideal place to chill for a wine, tapas or … Read more
A one stop eatery specializing in tea, coffee and hearty food By day, Hatvala on 44 Nguyen Hue, D1 is gaining a deserved reputation as a destination for quality espresso coffee and one of the broadest ranges of hot teas in town. But Hatvala also has a full bistrostyle restaurant offer, merging elements of Vietnamese and Western cuisine into an unusual … Read more
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