Restaurant Review: La Fiesta

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

Restaurant Review: Zen Rooftop Bar

There are few better ways to enjoy Saigon than from above, cocktail in hand, with live music in the back It is rare that all the best parts of an evening out come together in just one place, but they do at Zen Rooftop Bar (Level 10, 3-5 Suong Nguyet Anh, D1, Fusion Suites Sai … Read more

Review: Saigon Kitchen Club

A healthy meal delivery service for busy people who don’t have time to cook The idea behind Saigon Kitchen Club is simple: pair a nutritionist with a chef, use the freshest ingredients, put it on a motorbike and deliver it directly to the customer. Their menu is incredibly diverse, taking influences from global cuisines while … Read more

Restaurant Review: Quan Bui Garden

Quan Bui Garden recently opened in District 2 and has become a neighborhood favorite Long before we entered the charming, foliage-wrapped Quan Bui Garden (55 Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien, D2) we smelled enticing aromas wafting down the street. Quan Bui Garden is a culinary and green oasis amidst the high rises and fast food … Read more

Restaurant Review: The Fish Sauce

Looking up to find delicious Vietnamese comfort food If you’ve ever wondered where your food comes from, then head to The Fish Sauce (OCB Building, Rooftop, 6th floor, 41 Le Duan, D1) for the answer. All the vegetables are organic and locally sourced, and the pickles and sauces are made in house. Prepare for a … Read more

Restaurant Review: Miyama Café

Flavors of traditional and modern Japan converge at newly opened Miyama Café Our visit was welcomed by a soft “irasshaimase” as we approached Miyama Café inside the Takashimaya Saigon Center mall (L3-01, 65 Le Loi, D1). We settled in soft fabric seats, at a table of pale cedar wood, soothed by the minimalist Nordic-style interior. … Read more

Restaurant Review: Ngon Asia House

An ambitious plan to serve Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines under one roof, and somehow it works Ngon Asia House (2nd-4th floor, Saigon Garden, 99 Nguyen Hue, D1) is the ultimate in Asian dining, with five separate kitchens and five trained chefs dedicated to five different cuisines—Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese—spread out … Read more

Restaurant Review: BoatHouse

Picturesque river views, ice-cold beers and delicious comfort food this side of District 2 A year ago owner Jeff decided to take BoatHouse (40 Lily Road, APSC, 36 Thao Dien, D2) on as a personal project, utilizing his 20 some years of experience in the hospitality industry to revamp and turn the restaurant into a haven … Read more

Restaurant Review: Nineteen Brunch at Caravelle Saigon

From delectable seafood and mouthwatering roasts to decadent desserts, the Caravelle’s NINETEEN brunch buffet is a must A four-foot long salmon resting beautifully on a platter of buttery white wine sauce, accompanied by over a dozen giant mussels, presided over the entrance of restaurant NINETEEN at Caravelle Saigon (19 – 23 Lam Son Square, D1), luring me and … Read more

Restaurant Review: Smoke House

Saigon is in the midst of a barbecue revolution and newly-opened Smoke House is gearing up for a fight Ho Chi Minh City’s BBQ craze is growing stronger every year. It seems everywhere you turn there are new BBQ places springing up and Thien Do is hoping to capitalize on that. Having recently returned from several … Read more