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
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
No Sunday is complete without partaking in this British tradition A roast may be the most quintessential British weekend tradition, followed by the glorious English breakfast. The definition of comfort food is food that provides a feeling of consolation and that is associated with childhood home cooking. A good Sunday roast can be one of … Read more
Through all the fads, eggs and pancakes remain the definitive American breakfast dish As with everything in this fast-paced world, the average American breakfast has evolved over time. One hundred and ten years ago, that kale-and-almond-butter smoothie you’re clutching in your Soul Cycle-sweaty claw would be replaced with a filigreed silver table fork, perhaps spearing a … Read more
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